Tag: politics
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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…
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Trump Orders Pay for Troops Amid Government Shutdown: A High-Stakes Move
Trump Directs Pay for Troops as Shutdown Lingers President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he is directing Defense Department officials to pay members of the military next week, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. In a post on Truth Social, he asserted that he was exercising his authority as Commander in Chief to ensure that…
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Trump Orders Defense Funds to Pay Troops Amid Government Shutdown
Trump Directs Pentagon to Ensure Troops Are Paid During Shutdown President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops receive their pay on Wednesday, despite the ongoing government shutdown. In a social media post, Trump said the move was necessary because “our…
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Opposition Slams Taliban Press Meet Excluding Women Journalists, Calls Out Government Silence
Outrage Over a Women-Only Taliban Press Meet In New Delhi, a Taliban press conference held at the Afghanistan embassy drew swift condemnation from India’s opposition ranks after women journalists were barred from entry. The episode has become a flashpoint in debates over gender rights, democratic norms, and how a secular, democratic state should respond to…