politics
Netanyahu arrest warrant damned by Israel, welcomed by Palestinians Reuters The announcement of arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Israel’s current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has triggered a furious response from leading Israelis across the political spectrum. By contrast it has been welcomed by Hamas, Palestinian … Read more
Inheritance tax raid on farmers explained: Who is affected and how much will they pay? Farmers across Britain are grappling with significant changes to inheritance tax rules following the recent Autumn Budget announcement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. But, how are farmers being impacted by the tax reforms and why has the HM Revenue and Customs … Read more
Karnataka Minister Orders Action Against Student Who Questioned His Kannada Proficiency, BJP Criticises – News18 Last Updated:November 21, 2024, 12:43 IST As the student remarked “he doesn’t know Kannada”, the minister first went for a quirky and calm reply, but later lost his cool and ordered action against him Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa (M). … Read more
Putin Says Russia Fired New Intermediate Missile At Ukraine After ICBM Accusations KYIV — The White House said it will provide Ukraine with antipersonnel mines to help it fend off Russia’s battlefield advances, despite widespread opposition to such weapons by international rights groups and following heavy usage of similar devices by Russia. U.S. Defense Secretary … Read more
Russia could strike countries who let Ukraine use their missiles: Putin – National | Globalnews.ca Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday that Moscow has tested a new intermediate-range missile in a strike on Ukraine, and he warned that it could use the weapon against countries that have allowed Kyiv to use their missiles to strike … Read more
Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump’s attorney general – National | Globalnews.ca Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on the former congressman’s ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. The abrupt withdrawal … Read more
Trudeau floats ‘other options’ if Mexico won’t address China trade concerns – National | Globalnews.ca Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he would prefer Mexico remain a North American free trade partner but “we may have to look at other options” if the country doesn’t address concerns about Chinese manufacturers working to wedge into the … Read more
Rachel Reeves urged to ‘be honest and take the farmers on’ by Howard Cox Labour have been warned of fresh “rural revolt” over their inheritance tax raid on farmers following their mass protest in London this week. Members of the National Farmers’ Union and FairFuel UK have sent more than 30,000 emails to the Government, … Read more
Gautam Adani: US charges Indian billionaire with fraud Getty Images Mr Adani’s business empire extends from ports and airports to renewable energy Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the US, which has accused him of orchestrating a $250m (£198m) bribery scheme and concealing it to raise money in the US. The … Read more
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Exit Poll | Mahayuti May Have Edge Over MVA In Close Contest | News18 – News18 The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti may have the edge over the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the Maharashtra assembly elections, according to the exit poll predictions on Wednesday. The alliances need to cross the 145-mark to … Read more