Tag: politics
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Georgia’s PM Tightens Grip on Dissent as Protests Hit Tbilisi
Georgia’s PM vows crackdown on dissent after protests Georgia’s prime minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, announced a sweeping crackdown on dissent following protests in Tbilisi tied to local elections. He accused demonstrators who attempted to storm the presidential palace of aiming to topple his government and alleged foreign meddling, pointing to the European Union as involved in…
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Election Commission rolls out 17 new measures for Bihar elections, aims for nationwide adoption
EC unveils 17 new initiatives to streamline Bihar assembly elections The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced a set of 17 new initiatives designed to conduct the Bihar assembly elections more smoothly, with a clear intent to scale successful measures to elections nationwide. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar outlined the program at a press conference…
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PoK Protest Deal: Pakistan Government Reaches Agreement to End Violence
Background: Unrest in PoK escalates into a political crisis The protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) reached a critical point after a strike launched by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) in late September. The demonstrators, demanding a charter of 38 points they believed would address grievances, clashed with security forces, resulting in casualties…
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Trump authorises 300 National Guard troops to Chicago
Trump authorises 300 National Guard troops to Chicago President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago, directing Illinois National Guard units to assist in protecting federal officers and assets as protests and unrest continue in parts of the city. White House press secretary Abigail Jackson said the move was…
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Trump Says Gaza Peace Deal ‘Very Close’ as Israel Keeps Strikes
Overview: A Claim of Momentum Amid Ongoing Conflict In a high-stakes update on an evolving effort to broker peace between Israel and Hamas, former president and current Republican frontrunner Donald Trump said in an Axios interview that the Gaza peace deal is “very close.” The statement comes as Israeli forces continue airstrikes in Gaza, underscoring…
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Sanae Takaichi Set to Be Japan’s First Female PM
Historic milestone: a female PM in Japan Japan is poised to elect its first female prime minister after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party voted Sanae Takaichi as its leader. In a tightly contested run-off, she defeated Shinjiro Koizumi, who had positioned himself as a candidate to become the youngest post-war prime minister. The victory sets…
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Lecornu Proposes Tax on Financial Wealth PS Excludes Zucman
Overview: a new tax idea in a tense budget moment France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu met with Socialist Party leaders at Matignon on Friday amid a circuit of negotiations that followed Lecornu’s surprise decision to abandon the use of the constitutional tool known as Article 49.3. The main takeaway, according to his team, is a…
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LO backs S proposal to scrap karensavdrag in shadow budget
Overview: A shadow budget with a broad fairness agenda In a Friday press conference, Sweden’s Social Democrats outlined a shadow budget that aligns with the Confederation of Swedish Trade Unions (LO). The plan centers on scrapping the karensavdrag, a waiting-day deduction that penalizes workers taking sick leave, and pairs it with stepwise tax relief for…
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LO Backs S Proposal to Scrap Karensavdrag in Shadow Budget
Overview of the shadow budget proposals In a move that would reshape Sweden’s social safety net, the Social Democrats (S) outlined a set of measures in their shadow budget. The plan centers on scrapping the karensavdrag, expanding family support, and introducing targeted tax relief for ordinary earners. The announcements came during a Friday briefing led…
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Maharashtra Rains Live Updates: Key Developments Across India
Maharashtra Rains Live Updates As the monsoon season continues to influence weather across Maharashtra, several districts have reported rainfall with occasional heavy showers. Local authorities have issued advisories for waterlogging-prone areas and road users are advised to exercise caution during peak rainfall hours. Meteorological agencies are tracking the movement of systems and forecasting light to…