Washington, United States – AFP US President Joe Biden challenged Donald Trump Wednesday to “make my day” and hold two televised debates in June and September, with his Republican rival swiftly accepting. Biden however shunned the three debates proposed by the bipartisan US election debates commission, opting instead for two ...
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has upheld the conviction of Steve Bannon, former advisor to ex-President Donald Trump, for contempt of Congress. Bannon’s refusal to comply with a House subpoena led to his conviction in the Jan. 6, 2021, US Capitol attack case. The House had authorized a committee to investigate […]
Recent polls indicate that President Joe Biden may face challenges in November’s presidential elections, with Donald Trump leading in five of six battleground states. Polls conducted by The New York Times, Siena College, and The Philadelphia Inquirer show that 13% of Biden’s 2020 voters in these states are unlikely to support him again. ...
New York, United States – AFP US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday ramped up the politicization of Donald Trump’s criminal trial, appearing at the New York court and assailing the justice system for being “weaponized” against the former president. In a provocative move, Johnson and other Republican lawmakers —...
Polling took place Monday for a Srinagar parliamentary seat in Indian-occupied Kashmir, the first time after the government stripped the region of its autonomy five years ago. The constituency features a three-way battle between regional parties — the National Conference (NC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and the Apni Party. India’s ruling...
Dakar, Senegal — AFP Hundreds of participants in a Malian national dialogue mainly boycotted by the opposition have recommended that military rulers who took power in 2020 keep power for several more years. They also said that when elections were eventually held junta chief Colonel Assimi Goita should be a candidate for the presidency, a...
Wildwood, United States – AFP “The gloves are off,” former US President Donald Trump told his supporters in New Jersey, as he took jabs at his rival Joe Biden, calling him “the worst president ever of any country”, “a fool” and “a moron”. “As you know, I’ve come here from New Yo...
N’Djamena, Chad — AFP Chadian soldiers have been deployed in large numbers across several districts of the capital after late-night celebrations marked the presidential election victory of junta leader General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. Even before the official results gave Deby more than 61 percent in Monday’s ballot, the pre...
Mothin Ali, a Green Party councilor in Leeds, has dismissed criticism of his shouting “Allahu Akbar” after getting elected. Ali’s victory in the Gipton and Harehills ward prompted backlash over his remarks, which he claims were misrepresented. Accusations intensified as footage circulated of Ali’s support for Palestine, including...
Police in India have opened a case against senior leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over a social media post that “demonizes Muslims.” The video, which has garnered over 9 million views, portrays opposition Congress leaders prioritizing Muslims over other Hindu marginalized groups. The Election Commission has requested the r...
