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• Lok Sabha Clears Waqf Bill After 12-Hour Debate Amid Political Standoff April 3, 2025 4:00 am Zee News Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: Following a debate, lasting over 12 hours, the Lok Sabha early Thursday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 after a heated exchange of views between the ruling NDA and the opposition bloc INDIA. The marathon debate …
• NSW holds first public hearing into pornography inquiry April 3, 2025 3:55 am The Catholic Weekly Parliament of NSW Legislative Assembly Chamber. Photo: Flickr.com. By Tara Kennedy and Monica Doumit Hearings have begun in a New South Wales inquiry into the impacts of pornography on mental, emotional, and physical health. A parliamentary committee is …
• New Student Government administration sworn in amid protest, leadership appointments April 3, 2025 3:44 am The Daily Texan The 2025-2026 elected Student Government legislators and executive branch convened for their first assembly on Tuesday, marking the official start of the newly elected executive alliance’s term.  Chief Justice Isaiah Mosley swore in Hudson Thomas and …
• Prevention or patch-up? Searching for policy bedrock in public health April 3, 2025 3:40 am The Mandarin In any field of public affairs, health and well-being, not least, policy is contestable. By way of example, policy seems endlessly contestable between advocates of: collective or individual responsibility for healthy behaviours; delivery of services by …
• Policy Makers and Tech Giants to Convene April 3, 2025 3:35 am Business Ghana The Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) today announced the inaugural Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS), set to take place at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi on 5–6 May 2025. The summit will convene over 500 …
• Lai Chau targets early elimination of makeshift housing, political system reform April 3, 2025 3:04 am VietnamPlus Lai Chau (VNA) – The northern mountainous province of Lai Chau aims to have six out of its eight districts largely complete the elimination of makeshift and dilapidated housing by mid-year, ahead of schedule, according to discussions at the 24th conference …
• Waltz Has Used Personal Email and 20 Other Signal Threads for Government Affairs April 3, 2025 2:45 am Truthout President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Michael Waltz and his staff have used personal Gmail accounts to conduct government business, a new report released Tuesday reveals, in the latest instance of Waltz seemingly using methods of communication …
• Impact of decline of US soft power April 3, 2025 2:26 am Taipei Times The decline of US soft power in Indonesia has significant implications not just for Washington, but also for Taiwan. As US public diplomacy retreats, particularly with cuts to Voice of America (VOA) and the US Agency for International Development, the …
• Power plant takes shape April 3, 2025 2:18 am Marshall Islands Journal Journal 4/2/1982 P2 Status talks to resume on radiation The status talks between the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the United States will resume this month, with meetings to be held in the Marshall Islands. That development was announced …
• All parties should abide by Constitution, Trinamool is fighting for Waqf properties, says Mamata April 3, 2025 1:39 am The Hindu Urging all political parties to abide by the Constitution, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee said her party members are fighting for the Waqf properties and said that the “jumla party” wants to divide the people …
• ‘Still wondering’: Family of B.C. teen who died in government care demand answers April 3, 2025 1:34 am Global News The family of a young woman who died while in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development is demanding answers about what happened to her. Chantelle Williams was in the care of Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family and Child Services when she was …
• Duguid named next Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs April 3, 2025 1:32 am Illinois State University Illinois State University’s Department of Politics and Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon Duguid ’78 as the next Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs, a position made possible by a gift from …
• ‘The future is now’: Congressman Gabe Amo on AI policy, equity and education April 3, 2025 1:28 am The American Bazaar Editor’s note: This article is based on insights from a podcast series. The views expressed in the podcast reflect the speakers’ perspectives and do not necessarily represent those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to explore the full podcast for …
• Tribal affairs and election overhaul measures among proposed interim topics April 3, 2025 1:21 am Wyoming Public Media Wyoming politicos will meet at the state Capitol in Cheyenne on April 8 to decide what subjects interim committees should focus on during the legislative off season. Cloud seeding, corner crossing, the use of restraints on students in schools and tribal …
• Waqf bill not interference in Muslim religious affairs: Amit Shah April 3, 2025 1:19 am The Kashmir Monitor New Delhi, Apr 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that for vote bank politics, fear is being spread that the Waqf bill is an interference in the religious matters of Muslims and properties donated by them. Intervening in Lok Sabha …
• Britain's asylum capital: We can't take any more, say locals in city where huge influx is 'damaging social cohesion' and putting 'unprecedented pressure' on public services April 3, 2025 12:59 am Daily Mail The asylum system is wrecking 'social cohesion' in Glasgow because the city is over-encumbered with migrants both sent to the city by the Government and those actively seeking out Scottish hospitality, its council has warned. Scotland's second …
• Tesla’s turn as 'political stock': Is Musk's rhetoric tanking his own company? April 3, 2025 12:45 am Euronews Tesla’s share price fell nearly 6% at the US open on Wednesday afternoon after the company’s latest first-quarter sales figures failed to cheer investors with deliveries down 13%. It comes as the group’s CEO, Elon Musk, is discovering the hard way - that …
• Who does this government serve? Protest crackdowns and neutrality debates spark outrage April 3, 2025 12:45 am Irish Examiner On March 25, amid chaotic scenes in the Dáil, the Ceann Comhairle approved a controversial vote on speaking rights. In an arrangement that breaks with parliamentary procedure norms to date, government TDs will be given speaking slots that cut into the time …
• Four Senate Republicans join with Democrats to rebuke Trump tariff policy in key vote April 3, 2025 12:21 am KRDO - Colorado By Morgan Rimmer and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — Four Senate Republicans joined with Democrats on Wednesday to deliver a rare bipartisan rebuke to President Donald Trump over trade policy. The Senate adopted a resolution by a vote of 51 to 48 aimed at …
• Will the US Supreme Court hold PLO-PA accountable for 'Pay-for-Slay' policy? April 3, 2025 12:19 am The Jerusalem Post For decades, the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority have paid billions of dollars to promote, incentivize, and reward terror. As part of what is widely known as the PLO-PA’s “Pay-for-Slay” policy, thousands of terrorists and …
• SSC and IFC launch Việt Nam Corporate Governance Manual 2025 April 3, 2025 12:09 am Vietnam News Agency HÀ NỘI — The State Securities Commission (SSC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on April 2 launched the Việt Nam Corporate Governance Manual 2025, with support from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), promoting best …
• NAVIGATING POWER Is China’s Maritime Dominance a Threat? April 3, 2025 12:06 am Europe Diplomatic Magazine Partial view of the Port of Rotterdam, The Netherlands © Alf van Beem There are lots of poems about the sea and sailors. My grandfather was a sailor, as an officer in the British Royal Navy, although I never knew him because he died before I was born. I’ve …
• Ball State’s Student Government Association welcomed Charlie Cardinal for One Ball State Day April 2, 2025 11:59 pm Ball State Daily - Indiana Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) held its weekly senate meeting April 2. The meeting began with a special guest “surprise” for One Ball State Day from Charlie Cardinal, who came to interact with senators.   Following the surprise, there …
• MP behind assisted dying plan won't rule out plan returning as a Government Bill if it fails crunch vote this month April 2, 2025 11:54 pm Daily Mail By SAM MERRIMAN, SOCIAL AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT Published: 14:23 EDT, 2 April 2025 | Updated: 19:52 EDT, 2 April 2025 Kim Leadbeater today wouldn’t rule out assisted dying returning as a Government Bill if it fails a crunch vote when it returns to the …
• The parties, 2028 presidential candidates, the Signal leak, and Trump approval: March 30-April 1, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll April 2, 2025 11:43 pm YouGov This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the state of the Democratic and Republican parties, potential 2028 presidential candidates, views on abortion, Social Security, and DEI, reactions to a leak of military plans by Trump administration officials, …
• Former UN ambassador talks diplomacy, foreign policy amid protest interruptions April 2, 2025 11:30 pm The Daily Cardinal - Wisconsin Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield shared tips on conducting conservations on current geopolitical events and addressed the rapid change in U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration with a packed Shannon …
• NYC political insiders mull Adams’ future with criminal case tossed: ‘Lazarus’-like resurrection or ‘dead man walking’? April 2, 2025 11:28 pm New York Post He’s back from the dead — or is he? Mayor Eric Adams could see a “Lazarus”-like political resurrection now that he’s free from his criminal case, especially if the tarnished Democrat runs for re-election as an independent, insiders told The Post Wednesday. …
• Washington State Leadership Board Announces 49th Annual Washington Leadership Award Honorees April 2, 2025 11:25 pm EIN Presswire OLYMPIA, WA, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington State Leadership Board (WSLB) is proud to announce the honorees for the 49th Annual Washington Leadership Awards, celebrating extraordinary Washingtonians whose …
• ‘Interference in religious matters’: J&K Political Parties April 2, 2025 11:21 pm Kashmir Reader Srinagar: Political parties in Kashmir on Wednesday opposed the amendments made to the Waqf Act saying it was an interference in religious matters and an attempt to disempower Muslims. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabled the …
• No "veto power" to Opposition over selection of President should Jamaica become a republic, says Legal & Constitutional Affairs Minister April 2, 2025 11:09 pm Radio Jamaica     Minister of Legal & Constitutional Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte declared on Wednesday today that the Parliamentary Opposition will not be granted veto power to block the appointment of the President of the proposed Republic under the …
• DHS updates policy to recognize only two genders: 'There are only two sexes — male and female' April 2, 2025 10:30 pm The Blaze The Department of Homeland Security announced it would update its U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services policy manual to recognize only two genders. The USCIS Policy Manual, which is described by the agency as a centralized online repository for …
• Veterans could get service dogs for free under proposed legislation April 2, 2025 10:16 pm Stars and Stripes Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, speaks during a news conference on Wednesday, April 2, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington, to announce the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act, which would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to award grants to …
• ALFA health plan legislation debuts in Alabama House committee as lawmakers request further protections for consumers, providers April 2, 2025 9:49 pm Yellowhammer News - Alabama Legislation that would be transformative for the Alabama Farmers Federation made its debut before state lawmakers on Tuesday during a public hearing about a proposal to enable ALFA to offer its members and their families a form of health insurance, known …
• “They are just not prepared to accept truth…” Rijiju slams opposition parties over stance on Waqf Amendment Bill April 2, 2025 9:36 pm The News Mill Slamming the opposition parties for terming Waqf Amendment Bill as “unconstitutional”, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the law relating to Waqf property has been in existence for decades and has not been struck down by courts and …
• J Street’s dishonest, anti-Israel, anti-peace, anti-democracy manifesto April 2, 2025 9:36 pm Jewish News Syndicate (April 2, 2025 / JNS) Since its founding, J Street has established itself as a far-left extremist organization that represents only a sliver of American Jewry. However, it attracts disproportionate media attention because it serves as a “man bites dog” …
• Kuki-Zo Leadership Sets Three Preconditions for Ceasefire Ahead of April 5 Talks April 2, 2025 9:29 pm Ukhrul Times Kangpokpi, Apr 2: Amid ongoing ethnic tensions in Manipur, Kuki-Zo leaders have presented three preconditions for ceasing hostilities with the Meitei community. The announcement, made during a crucial consultation meeting in Kangpokpi, comes just days …
• Hong Kong gov’t launches 1-month public consultation on legalising basketball betting April 2, 2025 9:02 pm Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government has invited members of the public to submit their views on its proposal to legalise basketball betting in the city. The government announced on Wednesday the launch of a one-month consultation on a regulatory regime for basketball …
• Trump Nominee Would Speed Selloff of Public Lands to Corporate Interests April 2, 2025 8:27 pm Common Dreams Since then, polling has made clear that voters are frustrated with the Democratic Party and Schumer in particular, and want political leaders to challenge the GOP's agenda, which is primarily passing more tax giveaways for the wealthy and gutting the …
• Nandlall ridicules AFC’s demands for 40% power in a coalition with APNU April 2, 2025 8:23 pm I News Guyana Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding efforts by the Alliance For Change (AFC) and the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) to form a coalition once again, to contest this year …
• Waqf Amendment Act 2025 and Mussalman Wakf Repeal Bill passed in Lok Sabha after midnight debate: What the government accepted, what the opposition opposed – Check Here April 2, 2025 8:20 pm Business Upturn In a historic midnight session, the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 following an intense debate that lasted more than 12 hours. The legislation, tabled by Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren …
• Watch: Trump announces new ‘reciprocal’ tariffs in financial and political gamble April 2, 2025 7:25 pm Chico Enterprise Record - California After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is announcing a barrage of self-described “reciprocal” tariffs on friend and foe alike. The new tariffs — coming on what Trump has named “Liberation Day” — are a bid to boost U.S. …
• Cogta committee calls for integration of two proposed coalition governance Bills April 2, 2025 7:16 pm Polity Owing to the Private Member's Bill and the Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill seeking to address the same issues, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Portfolio Committee chairperson Dr Zweli Mkhize advised that the …
• With Lt. Governor pick, Fulop further emphasizes policy focus April 2, 2025 7:04 pm New Jersey Globe Steve Fulop’s gubernatorial campaign just got wonkier.  The Jersey City mayor introduced South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum, his pick for lieutenant governor, during a Wednesday event in the latter’s home city. Fulop said Collum was the strongest candidate …
• Jubaland government and opposition reach agreement on dialogue April 2, 2025 6:37 pm The Standard Dr Abdullahi Ali, former Presidential Candidate for Jubaland State, Somalia. [Modachi Okumu] The Somalian government and one of the opposition figures have agreed to dialogue.  In a statement on March 31, former Jubaland Presidential candidate Abdullahi …
• Tamil Nadu: DMK passes resolution urging centre to retrieve Katchatheevu from Sri Lanka; BJP slams political drama April 2, 2025 6:19 pm Organiser Weekly Chennai: In a move that has sparked intense political debate, the DMK government in Tamil Nadu has passed a resolution in the State Assembly urging the Union Government to take immediate steps to retrieve the Katchatheevu islet from Sri Lanka. The …
• Co-op Wholesale: Leadership change to rebranding April 2, 2025 6:14 pm Asian Trader Magazine The recent rebranding of Nisa Retail to Co-op Wholesale, coming on the heels of the unexpected departure of its Managing Director Peter Batt in December last year, signals more than just a change of name. It marks a new era for the business, an era shaped, …
• The Leadership Conference Welcomes New Staff and Board Members April 2, 2025 6:04 pm The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick McNeil, [email protected] WASHINGTON — The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the nation’s oldest, largest, and most diverse civil and human rights coalition, recently welcomed three new senior-level …
• Government to continue aid for Filipinos detained in Qatar April 2, 2025 5:56 pm Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines —  Malacañang has assured the families of Filipinos detained in Qatar over an unauthorized pro-Duterte rally that the government will continue providing assistance, following the release of three minors who participated in the protest. …
• ‘Latest steps further undermine foundations of democracy in Georgia’ — EU Commissioners’ statement April 2, 2025 5:48 pm JAMnews EU Commissioners’ statement on Georgia EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos have issued a joint statement on Georgia, addressing the repressive laws recently passed by the ruling …
• David McAllister on the 2024 Common Foreign and Security Policy report April 2, 2025 5:38 pm EUToday 21 The EU’s reaction to Russian aggression in Ukraine is more than just an act of solidarity—it is a defining test of its credibility as a global power. This was the emphatic message delivered by David McAllister, Chairman of the European Parliament’s …
• Political leaders, their health secrets, and how it has changed political recourse April 2, 2025 5:35 pm The Times of India In an interesting revelation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Vladimir Putin, the Russian President “will die soon.” His remarks come amid speculation on Putin’s deteriorating health conditions. During a press conference in Paris, …
• Three Key Points on President Trump’s Taiwan Policy April 2, 2025 5:19 pm The Gateway Pundit Commentary The Trump administration’s policy on Taiwan and the dynamic between Taiwan and China remains unclear at this time. However, three key indicators have emerged that suggest the direction and tone of the administration’s intent. These developments …
• As ASMSU elections open, student government tries to increase voter turnout April 2, 2025 5:15 pm The State News - Michigan Ballots for the General Assembly elections of the Associated Students of Michigan State University are now available for undergraduate students to participate in decisions that will affect the student government’s 62nd session. Students will be able to …
• Danish PM visits Greenland to strengthen ties amid leadership transition April 2, 2025 5:07 pm Xinhua News Agency OSLO, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arrived in Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day visit aimed at reinforcing ties between the Danish government and the Arctic island, as Greenland undergoes a political transition following …
• The political and geopolitical implications of Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest for Turkey April 2, 2025 4:45 pm The Armenian Weekly - Massachusetts The recent arrest of Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has escalated political conflicts within Turkey and critically threatened the country’s democratic situation. Beyond its internal impact, this incident could change Turkey’s geographic and political …
• Empowering India’s Youth: A Vibrant Democracy in Action at Viksit Bharat 2025 April 2, 2025 4:37 pm Pragativadi The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Festival 2025, a two-day national event, kicked off on April 2 with Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurating the proceedings at the Parliament House. Celebrating democracy and youth leadership, the festival …
• Tell Trump administration 'hands off' our government | Point April 2, 2025 4:24 pm Port Townsend Leader - Washington State By Gina McMather “Hands Off!” is the message Indivisible Port Townsend has for Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the Republicans enabling them. On Saturday, April 5, Indivisible groups and other grassroots organizations will hit the streets to demonstrate …
• HB Strategies Brings on Brad Kiesling to Lead Arizona Government Affairs in Phoenix April 2, 2025 4:04 pm EIN Presswire PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HB Strategies announced today that Brad Kiesling has joined the firm as a Managing Principal to lead its Arizona state advocacy office in Phoenix. He will also be a member of the …
• Trapped in the Net: Officer Ben Nett’s battle against political retribution April 2, 2025 3:48 pm Blue Ridge Leader - Virginia By Valerie Cury Purcellville Police Officer Ben Nett has been the target of Internal Affairs investigations since announcing his candidacy for the Town Council. After securing a seat, the accusations intensified, culminating in recommendations for …
• Trump’s Foreign Energy Policy is a Winning Formula April 2, 2025 3:46 pm The National Interest - Washington D.C. Trump’s foreign energy policy has the potential to be the foreign policy hallmark of President Trump, if utilized correctly. The president’s National Energy Council, tasked with formulating energy strategy, is critical for reasserting American influence …
• The Netherlands advances green port vision with Rotterdam’s ‘first’ cruise ship shore power facility April 2, 2025 3:39 pm Offshore Energy The Netherlands has marked a new ‘milestone’ with the inauguration of the ‘first’ shore power plant for cruise ships at the Port of Rotterdam. Courtesy of the Port of Rotterdam As disclosed, on March 31, 2025, the liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered cruise …
• Political storm in Machakos as MCAs oppose Speaker's impeachment April 2, 2025 3:25 pm The Standard A section of Machakos MCAs allied to speaker Speaker Ann Kiusya defending her impeachment during a press confrence in Nairobi. [Courtesy] Twenty-three Machakos County Assembly Members (MCAs), mainly from the minority side, have dismissed the impeachment …
• ​Libya’s political deadlock endures. There is a case for Trump and Meloni to challenge the status quo. April 2, 2025 3:09 pm Atlantic Council MENASource April 2, 2025 • 11:04 am ET Print this page ​Libya’s political deadlock endures. There is a case for Trump and Meloni to challenge the status quo. By Yaseen Rashed Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced in January that the country will …
• Policy discussions abound at Eid gathering: deputy minister April 2, 2025 2:59 pm Antara Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto said he engaged in discussions about President Prabowo Subianto's policies during an Eid al-Fitr gathering hosted by People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Ahmad Muzani in Jakarta on Wednesday. …
• Collins Council Report: Second Chances, Council Transparency, Housing Insecurity, and Public Charter School Oversight April 2, 2025 2:55 pm The Washington Informer As of April 1, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) hasn’t submitted her Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal.   This delay, as explained by D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D), stems from uncertainty about whether D.C.’s current fiscal year budget, under the …
• Why Lebanon is Valuable to an America-First Foreign Policy April 2, 2025 2:51 pm Fair Observer At the end of the former’s administration, US President Joe Biden and then-President-Elect Donald Trump worked together to end the Israel–Hezbollah war in Lebanon, setting the country on a path toward recovery.  Trump’s allies need to understand what Trump …
• From Corporate Strategy to Global Policy: The New Book "The Courage to Continue" Explores The Rationale For Corporate Sustainability in Support of President Trump's Whole-of-Government National Security Agenda April 2, 2025 2:38 pm The Bulletin - Kansas Author, Founder, and CEO Alex Kruzel, offers prompts and rigorous analysis for corporate boards, executive leaders who are evaluating investments to stay the course under a radically new policy regime CHICAGO, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As …
• J&K political parties oppose Waqf Amendment Bill April 2, 2025 2:34 pm The Siasat Daily Srinagar: All political parties of J&K, except the BJP, opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, saying that the Bill is intended to disempower Muslims and only target one religion. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the Bill is not acceptable to …
• The Western Elites’ War Against Democracy Is Now Out in the Open April 2, 2025 2:31 pm The European Conservative The French authorities insist that the conviction of Marine Le Pen, which disqualifies the leader of the National Rally (RN) from standing for election as president of France, is not political. No, they say, it simply reflects the neutral ‘rule of law’ and …
• Government reaffirms commitment to reviving stalled stadium projects April 2, 2025 2:24 pm TV47 The Kenyan government has reiterated its dedication to reviving stalled stadium projects and strengthening the country’s sports infrastructure to enhance grassroots talent development and international competitiveness. Speaking at Talanta Plaza during the …
• Rednote used to spread false claims about ‘wicked’ policy on Chinese Australians and citizenship April 2, 2025 2:19 pm The Guardian Disinformation experts have accused migration agents of sharing false information about Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton on the Chinese social media app Rednote to win clients, including claims Australia has turned “wicked” and is actively targeting …
• Australia’s major parties have lost ‘courage’ on Indigenous affairs, Mick Gooda says April 2, 2025 2:19 pm The Guardian A former Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner has urged the major parties to pursue a more ambitious Indigenous affairs agenda, accusing leaders of losing the “courage” to pursue meaningful change after the defeat of the voice …
• Takedown Notices Served for Over 1100 Posts In A Year—What India Deemed Inciting “Public Mischief” on X? April 2, 2025 2:12 pm MediaNama Briefly × Briefly Disclaimer: This content generated by AI & may have errors or hallucinations. Edit before use. Read our Terms of use Smartly × Smartly Disclaimer: This content generated by AI & may have errors or hallucinations. Edit before use. …
• GOVERNMENT, TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL GROWTH April 2, 2025 2:03 pm OG TV Governor Abiodun has underscored the importance of the partnership between the government and traditional institutions as vital to the growth and development of the State. The Governor made this known at the Installation and Presentation of the Staff of …
• Emory political science professors reflect on Trump’s second term April 2, 2025 1:45 pm The Emory Wheel - Georgia In just 72 days, U.S. President Donald Trump has set the record for the most executive orders signed in a president’s first 100 days. Amid these changes to the federal government, over 50 Emory University community members gathered in the Psychology and …
• Waqf Amendment Bill: Opposition sees bid to interfere in religious affairs April 2, 2025 1:34 pm The Statesman (India) In a blistering attack on the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre for bringing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, the Opposition on Wednesday called it an attempt to interfere in the affairs of a religion. Initiating the debate on the Bill in the …
• MECh Leader: No-Confidence Motion Aims to Give Bulgaria's Foreign Policy Backbone April 2, 2025 1:30 pm Bulgarian News Agency Morality, Unity, Honour (MECh) leader Radostin Vasilev, who spoke in Parliament here on Wednesday, said that the no-confidence motion tabled by Vazrazhdane has nothing to do with pro-Russian parties pushing for Bulgaria leaving the European Union but aims …
• Public Defender’s 2024 Human Rights Report April 2, 2025 1:16 pm Civil Georgia The Public Defender of Georgia released the 2024 Report on the State of Human Rights and Freedoms in the Country, which outlines a wide range of systemic violations, particularly during the May and November-December 2024 protests, and highlights major …
• Political leaders in J&K decry Waqf Bill as ‘disempowering Muslims’ April 2, 2025 1:14 pm Orissa Post Srinagar: All political parties of J&K, except the BJP, opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, saying that the Bill is intended to disempower Muslims and only target one religion. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the Bill is not acceptable to …
• Greece takes pivotal step in corporate governance and gender diversity April 2, 2025 1:10 pm International Financial Law Review The Women on Boards Directive has recently been transposed into Greek legislation through the highly anticipated Law 5178/2025, effective from February 14 2025. The aim is to ensure a more balanced representation of women and men among the directors of …
• South African political parties face new R30 million donation cap under committee proposal April 2, 2025 1:08 pm IOL The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has moved to bolster the framework regulating political donations, recommending to the National Assembly an increase in the disclosure threshold and upper limits for donations to political parties and independent …
• New legislation for dangerous buildings in the pipeline April 2, 2025 1:02 pm Cyprus Mail The interior ministry and the House interior committee are pushing forward with a series of legislative amendments regulating the management of hazardous buildings, it was announced on Wednesday, a day after the responsibility for those buildings was …
• Uganda: Members Of Parliament Decline Directorate Of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Requests Citing Political Interference April 2, 2025 1:01 pm MENAFN (MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo Legislators on the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs have rejected a proposal from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to avail funds for the Inspections and Quality Assurance …
• Lauren Gustus: How we’re covering the federal government in Utah April 2, 2025 12:51 pm The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah Note to readers • Each month I write a newsletter to subscribers. In 2025, we’re also sharing it here. I was recently asked how The Salt Lake Tribune is covering the Trump administration. There are journalists working from Washington, D.C., to Palm Beach, …
• Advance voting begins for Finland's local elections April 2, 2025 12:18 pm Yle Uutiset Advance voting for Finland's wellbeing service county and municipal elections began on Wednesday and continues for a week. Separate ballots are used for each election, and candidate numbers differ between the two. Yle News reporter Matthew Schilke …
• Is the FDA ‘finished’? Leadership drain hits agency hard. April 2, 2025 12:18 pm PharmaVoice Sweeping changes are underway at federal health agencies, starting with a massive cull of the workforce that has included several prominent leaders. Overall, 10,000 staff across HHS, including about 20% of staff at the FDA, are due to be slashed as part of …
• Streamlining legislation | How Parliament is tackling unstable coalition governments ahead of 2026 local elections April 2, 2025 12:04 pm IOL The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has moved to combine two legislative proposals aimed at stabilising coalition governments at the local level ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. During a meeting on Tuesday …
• King will not contest elections; he knows the limits of his support: Ranjit Rae April 2, 2025 11:50 am Frontline - The Hindu Nearly two decades after Nepal became a republic in 2008—following a mass movement that forced King Gyanendra to relinquish power—calls for the monarchy’s return have resurfaced. Pro-monarchy protests have shaken Nepal’s political landscape, fuelled by …
• Democracy 1, Elon Musk 0 April 2, 2025 11:45 am The Nation The richest man in the world attempted to buy an election in Wisconsin. His effort crashed and burned, establishing a model for the fightback against Trumpism. Edit Ad Policy Susan Crawford accepts victory in her race for Wisconsin Supreme Court justice on …
• Our view: Reasonable gun legislation making progress April 2, 2025 11:28 am The Journal - Colorado In February, we wrote about the Colorado General Assembly’s progress to encourage reasonable gun use (Journal, Feb. 19). Of the four bills being considered at the beginning of the legislative session, we reported that H.B. 1062, a bipartisan bill …
• Public notices for April 2, 2025 April 2, 2025 11:26 am St. Mary Now - Louisiana PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - REVISED EMERGENCY POWER AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE EXISTING ST MARY PARISH HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WAREHOUSE BUILDING, FRANKLIN LA FOR ST MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT Sealed Bids for the construction …
• Easy for family parties, we have 13 crore members: Amit Shah hits back at Akhilesh's BJP president election jibe April 2, 2025 11:20 am The New Indian Express Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved the two bills for passing in the House. Congress member KC Venugopal accused the government of trying to bulldoze the bill, saying that they had not been given enough time to move their amendments."You are …
• Waqf bill: Congress says attack on Constitution's basic structure; BJP says government has powers to regulate it April 2, 2025 11:20 am The New Indian Express The opposition MP also raised concerns over Clause 3, which defines individuals practising Islam. "Minorities are now being forced to prove their religious identity with certificates. Tomorrow, will people from other faiths also have to do this? This …
• Uromi 16: Kano government commends Tinubu, Okpebholo, urges justice, transparency April 2, 2025 11:19 am Blueprint Newspapers Limited Kano state Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Edo state Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo for the solidarity and  show of concern over the killing of 16 indigenes of Kano state in Udene, Uromi local government of  Edo …
• Foreign Minister Accuses EU Commission of Failing Tariff Policy April 2, 2025 11:14 am Hungary Today Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó called on the European Commission to hold talks with the United States on customs cooperation in Komárom on Tuesday. At a joint press conference with the vice-president of the National Council of …
• View | Waqf (Amendment) Bill: Can it be another Triple Talaq-like victory for the government April 2, 2025 11:08 am CNBC-TV18 Just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance Government, is on the home stretch to complete one year in office, the coalition’s inherent strength would be put to test in the Budget session of Parliament on the contentious Waqf ( …
• SP Chief Akhilesh questions BJP’s leadership delay, Amit Shah defends party’s democratic process April 2, 2025 10:27 am The News Mill Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday took a swipe at the BJP, questioning its delay in selecting a national president. Responding sharply, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP follows a democratic process involving crores of members, …
• Voters not convinced political parties can fight crime April 2, 2025 5:46 am Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Crime has al­ways been deemed a po­lit­i­cal foot­ball and with the count­down to the April 28 Gen­er­al Elec­tion now on, the ques­tion is which par­ty will score enough points to tack­le the is­sue for cit­i­zens.   For some vot­ers, no par­ty can …
• Strengthening South Africa’s political funding legislation is not a zero-sum game April 2, 2025 2:17 am Daily Maverick On 17 and 18 February 2025, My Vote Counts’ application challenging the constitutionality of the Political Party Funding Act — now the Political Funding Act — was argued in the Western Cape Division of the High Court. The application has placed South …
• 30-year veteran of Army Public Affairs retires from civil service at Fort McCoy April 1, 2025 11:11 pm DVIDS - Georgia Tonya Townsell gave her last presentation as the Fort McCoy public affairs officer March 27 as she gave her farewell remarks during her retirement ceremony at the Fort McCoy History Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. Townsell started her career in Army Public …