Tag: politics
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Trump Honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Trump honors Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder whose death has sparked a national moment of reflection and political debate. The ceremony, held on what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday, underscored the enduring influence…
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Trump Awards Charlie Kirk Presidential Medal of Freedom Posthumous
Trump Awards Charlie Kirk Presidential Medal of Freedom Posthumous In a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the far-right commentator who was assassinated at an event in Utah in September. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States’ highest…
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Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion Fire: 25–50 Year Sentence
A High‑Profile Plea in a Disturbing Fire at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence The man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence in Harrisburg on the second day of Passover has received a lengthy prison sentence. Cody Balmer, 38, accepted a plea deal that nets him 25 to 50 years in state prison…
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Javed Akhtar Slams India’s Reception of Taliban Minister in Delhi
Controversy Over the Welcome for Taliban Minister in Delhi Poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Javed Akhtar sparked a fierce online debate after denouncing the reception given to Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi during his visit to New Delhi. Muttaqi is in India on a six-day trip—the first such visit by a Taliban leader since the…
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Madagascar President Flees as Army Withdraws Support
Overview: A Country in Turmoil Madagascar is facing a critical political moment as President Andry Rajoelina reportedly fled the country amid deteriorating security and a loss of support from a key military unit. French state media cited reports that the president, who also holds French citizenship, left Antananarivo on a French military aircraft. The destination…
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Power Couples and Public Fantasies: When Politics Meets Pop
I. Fireworks, First Loves and Former Prime Ministers When a former statesman steps into the limelight beside a global pop icon, the moment transcends romance. It becomes a referendum on power, spectacle, and how we worship both. The sight of a former prime minister sharing a kiss with a chart-topping singer is not just tabloid…
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French presidency unveils new cabinet as budget pressure intensifies
France unveils a new cabinet under renewed pressure over the 2026 budget The French presidency announced a refreshed cabinet lineup on Sunday, led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, as the government confronts mounting pressure to deliver a budget for 2026 in a deeply fragmented parliament. The decision keeps some continuity at the top while signaling…
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Malate Manila Protest Demands End to Corruption
Protesters Gather in Malate to Demand an End to Corruption Activist groups gathered at Plaza Rajah Sulayman in Malate, Manila, on Sunday, October 12, for a large protest rally that blended a concert with advocacy. The event, organized by the United People’s Initiative, drew a wide cross-section of participants calling for accountability in government and…
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Trump Directs Pentagon to Pay Troops During Shutdown
Trump Says He Will Use Available Funds to Ensure Troops Are Paid As the U.S. government faced a partial shutdown due to stalled negotiations in Congress, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has identified funds within the Pentagon’s resources to ensure active-duty service members receive their pay. In a post attributed to…
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Trump claims funding will pay troops as shutdown drags on
Overview: Trump says funds identified to pay troops amid shutdown The government shutdown continues to loom as lawmakers struggle to reach a funding deal. In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump asserted that he has “identified funds” and would direct the Department of Defense to ensure that active-duty service members are paid next…