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• Conflict between democracy & the autonomy of political parties & their wings May 24, 2026 11:32 am Windhoek Observer Soini Nampala The Constitution and Supreme Law of the Republic of Namibia contain a chapter on the Principles of State Policy, articulated in Article 95, with a key focus on the “Promotion of the Welfare of the People”. This chapter and article empower …
• SF Public Works wants surveillance tech to catch, ‘shame’ illegal dumpers May 24, 2026 11:09 am San Francisco Examiner - California Mary Revelli said she planted flowers to beautify a wedge of land on a corner of the 900 block of Palou Avenue in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point, where she runs her custom metal-fabrication studio, One Off Furniture But she said she’s largely …
• Department of Consumer Affairs expands scope of GATC; verification of CNG, LNG and hydrogen dispensers enabled May 24, 2026 10:31 am Greater Kashmir New Delhi, May 24: The Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has amended the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, to further strengthen India’s legal metrology ecosystem and …
• PM Magyar unveils elite new government team of 55 state secretaries: 103 degrees, dozens of PhDs May 24, 2026 10:11 am Daily News Hungary Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Sunday that the new Tisza government is built on internationally recognised, highly qualified professionals with significant expertise, following the appointment of 55 state secretaries by the president of the republic …
• India News | TDP Calls for Policy Recalibration After Rise of 'Cockroach Janata Party' Movement May 24, 2026 9:21 am Latestly Vijaywada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 24 (ANI): The rise of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement has triggered a notable shift in political messaging, forcing key political players to re-evaluate how they address the frustrations of India's youth …
• IEA seeks political, economic ties with world in line with Sharia principles: supreme leader May 24, 2026 9:16 am Pajhwok Afghan News KABUL (Pajhwok): Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada says IEA seeks political and economic ties with the world, particularly Islamic countries, in accordance with Sharia principles and has fulfilled its …
• 'Homeland Security' has spawned political insecurity since DHS was born May 24, 2026 9:02 am KACU 89.5 - Texas Why did the U.S. Senate strike its tent last week and go home early? Because in spite of a June 1 deadline set by President Trump, Senate Republican leaders were not ready to restore funding for two key components of the Department of Homeland Security. We …
• 120 youth secure central government jobs May 24, 2026 7:46 am The Hans India Guntakal (Anantapur district): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar distributed appointment letters to 120 selected candidates during Rozgar Mela held at Railway Prabhat Club in Guntakal on Saturday. The event was part of a …
• Australia's Broken Justice System: Andrew Bushnell | Quillette Cetera Ep. 64 May 24, 2026 7:27 am Quillette Zoe Sankey speaks with Andrew Bushnell — policy researcher, criminal justice expert, and fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs — about crime, justice, and some of the most urgent and uncomfortable questions in Australian public life. They start with …
• Government Recalls All Diplomats Amid Speculation Over New Foreign Mission Appointments May 24, 2026 7:19 am Nyasa Times Government has recalled all diplomats serving in Malawi’s foreign missions abroad, paving the way for a new wave of appointments expected to reshape the country’s diplomatic representation. Namlomba:      The development comes amid growing speculation on …
• Hayatu-Deen warns of deepening insecurity, urges ADC members to reject recycled politicians  May 24, 2026 7:17 am Daily Post Presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has raised concerns over worsening insecurity across Nigeria, warning that the country risks further economic decline and instability if political parties fail to present …
• India News | WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak 'public Health Emergency' of International Concern May 24, 2026 6:25 am Latestly New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): In light of the reported outbreaks of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, the World Health Organisation (WHO), under the International Health Regulations (IHR), 2005, on May 17, …
• Somalia to launch Banadir district commissioner elections after Eid al-Adha holiday May 24, 2026 6:18 am Hiiraan Online - Somali News Sunday May 24, 2026 Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Interior said on Saturday that elections for district commissioners in the Banadir region will begin after the Eid al-Adha holiday, with newly selected local council members voting for district …
• Asked to vacate land, Delhi Gymkhana Club seeks urgent meeting with government May 24, 2026 6:15 am India Today The Delhi Gymkhana Club has moved swiftly to seek clarity from the Centre after receiving an eviction order asking it to hand over its sprawling 27.3-acre premises in Lutyens’ Delhi by June 5 for “defence infrastructure and public security purposes”. In …
• US public opinion finally sours on Israel: what next? May 24, 2026 6:01 am Al Majalla US public opinion is turning ever more sharply against Israel, a country that for decades has enjoyed a special place in American society and government and long relied on US support for its security and survival. This shift is most evident in opinion …
• SDP leadership crisis deepens as police summon factional NWC members May 24, 2026 6:01 am Daily Post The leadership crisis rocking the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has taken a fresh turn after police reportedly invited members of the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, over an alleged attempt to take over the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. …
• Africa’s digital economy push threatened by weak public systems May 24, 2026 5:21 am Business Day Microsoft has warned that Africa’s ambition to build a strong digital economy may fail if government systems remain slow, fragmented and heavily dependent on manual processes. Nonye Ujam, the director of government affairs for Microsoft West Africa, who …
• Mahesh rules out PCC leadership change May 24, 2026 4:21 am The Hans India Hyderabad: Reacting on a malicious campaign launched by a TV channel targeting him, PCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud on Saturday ruled out change in leadership of the Telangana Congress unit. He asserted that any such decision rests solely with the All …
• The first declassified documents from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs archive were made available for viewing during "Museums' Night" May 24, 2026 4:17 am Radio Romania International The first declassified documents from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs archive were made available for viewing this Saturday evening, during Museums' Night, at a small diplomatic information point near the Central University Library, Romania's …
• Russia urges visa policy flexibility May 24, 2026 4:04 am Phuket News BANGKOK: Russian Ambassador Evgeny Tomikhin has expressed hope that Thailand’s new visa rules would allow flexibility for foreigners requiring extended medical treatment. The Cabinet on Tuesday (May 19) approved the cancellation of Thailand’s 60-day visa- …
• Obi Meets S’African Ministers to Defuse Immigration Tensions, Denies Avoiding Atiku over 2027 Elections May 24, 2026 3:46 am This Day  • NDC begins screening, warns aspirants against thuggery Chuks Okocha and Sunday Aborisade in Abuja  As the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) yesterday intensified preparations for the 2027 general election, a former governor of Anambra State and …
• Four Ada SHS students arrested after viral cutlass threat video sparks alarm May 24, 2026 3:35 am MyJoyOnline The Ghana Police Service has arrested four students of Ada Senior High Technical School after a disturbing viral video showed a student wielding a cutlass and threatening colleagues on campus. According to a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs …
• 2026 CSU General Election Results Followed by Early Leadership Transitions May 24, 2026 3:14 am Capilano Courier Lower turnout at CapU Students’ Union election mirrors trends across B.C. Asmi Toor Sogi (she/her) // Contributor Laura Morales (she/her) // Graphics The Capilano Students’ Union (CSU) 2026 General Elections, held from March 10 to …
• Zim begins final preps for UN Security Council elections May 24, 2026 3:04 am The Sunday News Debra Matabvu ZIMBABWE, which is making final preparations for next week’s elections for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), is confident that it will secure the much-needed votes, Foreign Affairs and International Trade …
• UOG students say Guam's political future can't wait May 24, 2026 2:43 am The Guam Daily Post For most people, the question of Guam's political status is raised every few years, debated briefly and then quietly set aside. A group of graduate students at the University of Guam wants to change that, and earlier this month they made what they …
• Nepal ruling party lawmakers show no signs of holding their government to account May 24, 2026 2:13 am The Kathmandu Post On August 19, 2025, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Ganesh Parajuli stood in the later-dissolved House of Representatives demanding a unified national position over the Lipulekh issue after India and China agreed to reopen the route for the Kailash …
• Tinubu lauded over new JAMB registrar’s appointment May 24, 2026 2:09 am Punch A public affairs commentator, Ibrahim Aliu, has described the appointment of Prof. Segun Aina as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board as another indication of President Bola Tinubu’s confidence in young Nigerian professionals with …
• Police summon SDP leaders over leadership crisis May 24, 2026 2:09 am Punch The leadership crisis rocking the Social Democratic Party has taken a new twist after police reportedly invited members of the party’s National Working Committee over an alleged attempt to take over its national headquarters in Abuja. Speaking with Sunday …
• Senegal president fires PM Sonko, dissolves government after months of tensions May 24, 2026 1:52 am Ghana Broadcasting Corporation By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the nation’s government late Friday. The abrupt decision, announced on state television by presidential …
• After a century of power: Delhi Gymkhana Club ordered to vacate May 24, 2026 1:04 am Hindustan Times In the geography of Delhi power, few addresses have carried the weight of 2, Safdarjung Road. For over a century, the Delhi Gymkhana Club’s 27.3 acres — a perpetual lease in the heart of Lutyens’ Delhi, flanked by the country’s most sensitive government …
• Delhi: Gymkhana order comes after years of friction with govt over membership, governance May 24, 2026 12:06 am The Tribune (Chandigarh) The Centre’s decision to resume the 27.3-acre land leased to the Delhi Gymkhana Club at Safdarjung Road is not an isolated administrative action. It follows years of mounting friction between the government and the century-old elite institution over …
• TVNZ recognised at NZ Media Awards for news and current affairs May 23, 2026 11:41 pm Centrist Disclaimer: This page was produced automatically using AI tools. It was not written or edited by Centrist’s editorial team and is not Centrist reporting or opinion. TVNZ’s 1News has been honoured at the NZ Media Awards, with its New Zealand current affairs …
• Senegal president sacks PM Sonko, dissolves govt amid political tensions May 23, 2026 11:15 pm Daily Post Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the country’s government following months of escalating political tensions between the two leaders. The decision was announced late Friday through a …
• Minister Geoffrey Wever: Commencement of work to determine a “poverty line” and “purchasing power measurement” for Aruba May 23, 2026 10:52 pm EA News The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs, and Primary Sector, Mr. Geoffrey Wever, in cooperation with the Minister of Social Affairs, Drs. Melvin Wyatt-Ras, and Prime Minister Mr. Mike Eman, has officially initiated the work to determine a national …
• Obi Meets South African Ministers, Political Leaders Over Nigerians’ Concerns May 23, 2026 9:33 pm Leadership Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has met with South African ministers and political party leaders over concerns affecting Nigerians residing in the country, particularly issues relating to immigration, …
• Parliamentary elections in Armenia are taking place in a polarized environment: Interim Report of the ODIHR Election Observation Mission May 23, 2026 9:31 pm Aravot OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights  Election Observation Mission  Republic of Armenia  Parliamentary Elections, 7 June 2026  INTERIM REPORT  23 April – 20 May 2026  22 May 2026  EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  The 7 June 2026 parliamentary …
• Data resilience for an e-governance future May 23, 2026 9:24 pm The Manila Times “WE had no choice, Mr. Chair, sad to say. We disabled 12 government systems.” That admission came from Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. during a Senate hearing on April 29. His agency had run …
• Senegal Government Dismissal: 7 Shocking Changes Shake Faye-Sonko Alliance May 23, 2026 9:19 pm teleSUR President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, triggering a major political rupture in Senegal. May 23, 2026 Hour: 11:27 am 🔗 Comparte este artículo PDF Senegal government dismissal ends the Faye-Sonko partnership as President …
• Shenzhou-23 Tiangong Mission: 7 Bold Steps as China Expands Its Space Power May 23, 2026 9:18 pm teleSUR China prepares the Shenzhou-23 Tiangong mission for launch, sending three astronauts to continue work aboard the space station. May 23, 2026 Hour: 4:09 pm 🔗 Comparte este artículo PDF Shenzhou-23 Tiangong mission sends China’s seventh crewed flight to the …
• CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Sen. McCormick, Sen. Kelly introduce legislation to build new military cargo ships May 23, 2026 9:15 pm Times Leader - Pennsylvania WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-PA, and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-AZ, introduced this week the Ready Reserve Force Modernization Accountability Act — legislation that would require the Department of War to move quickly on replacing the nation’s …
• Government Expands Health Infrastructure to Boost UHC, Says PS Oluga May 23, 2026 8:43 pm Capital FM Kenya NAIROBI,Kenya May 23 – The government is intensifying investments in health infrastructure and county healthcare systems as part of efforts to strengthen Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga has said. …
• Beijing seeks to benefit from its ‘soft power’ platform May 23, 2026 8:27 pm The Frontier Post Andrew Hammond The US has traditionally excelled at developing soft power. However, those historical patterns appear to be shifting, significantly, under Donald Trump’s second presidency, creating opportunities for other powers, especially China. Indeed, …
• Governments grappling with biometrics to ease airport, public service access May 23, 2026 8:17 pm Biometric Update Many of the biometrics providers convening in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire for ID4Africa’s 2026 AGM got a first-hand look at how the balance in the global market is tilting. Biometrics registration for the visa on arrival process was smooth, but the lineup was …
• Evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa: Minority expresses concern about how ministry was handling foreign affairs May 23, 2026 7:55 pm Graphic The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed concern about the government's handling of a planned evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' announcement of a postponement in the wake of xenophobic attacks …
• Centre’s offer of constitutional safeguards for Ladakh ‘slap’ on J-K leadership’s face: Srinagar MP May 23, 2026 7:23 pm The Print Srinagar, May 23 (PTI) Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday said the Centre’s offer of constitutional safeguards for Ladakh is a “slap” on the face of the leadership of Jammu and Kashmir. The Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar said if the leadership in Ladakh …
• How Can the Uyghurs Change Their Strategy in a Political Atmosphere Where Values Have Collapsed? May 23, 2026 7:11 pm Uyghur Times This op-ed was originally published in Uyghur by Uyghur Post and later translated into English and republished by Uyghur Times. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Uyghur Times. By Ihsan Umun On May 14-15, 2026, Donald …
• AFLIGA dialogue highlights Africa’s role in global governance May 23, 2026 6:59 pm Ghana News Agency By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, May 22, GNA – Participants at the 6th Fireside Dialogue of the Africa Future Leaders Institute of Global Affairs (AFLIGA) have underscored the urgent need for Africa to play a stronger role in global governance. The Dialogue, …
• Türkiye: Arrests and political chaos after the ouster of the opposition leader May 23, 2026 6:46 pm Entrevue The political crisis in Turkey is deepening after the arrest of 13 people in connection with an investigation into the 2023 congress of the main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP). This operation comes just days after a bombshell …
• In #MeToo cases, has ‘believe women’ lost its power in courtrooms? May 23, 2026 6:12 pm The Boston Globe - Massachusetts But in April 2024, Weinstein’s conviction in the rape of Jessica Mann, a former actress, was overturned. A second trial in June 2025 ended in a mistrial with a deadlocked jury. And last Friday, in State Supreme Court in Manhattan, Weinstein faced a jury …
• Power games at Delhi Gymkhana over. Delhi Gymkhana itself may be history May 23, 2026 6:04 pm India Today The Delhi Gymkhana Club, among the country's most elite clubs, might soon be history. The Central government on Friday ordered the club, which stands on public land adjoining the Prime Minister's official residence — the 7 Lok Kalyan Marg — to …
• End of an Era: Delhi Gymkhana Club handed eviction notice after 113 years of power and privilege May 23, 2026 5:39 pm News9 Live Centre orders Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate premises by June 5. (Image via Getty Images) New Delhi: The historic Delhi Gymkhana Club, which has long been considered the ultimate playground for India’s rich and powerful class is officially facing the end of …
• TCN seeks Edo govt, community support against power infrastructure vandalism May 23, 2026 5:37 pm The Guardian (Nigeria) Electricity transmission infrastructure The Benin Regional office of the Transmission Company of Nigeria has called on the Edo State Government and host communities to strengthen efforts towards protecting electricity transmission infrastructure from …
• Stephen Colbert Lands New Hosting Gig On Michigan Public Access 24 Hours After Wrapping Up Late Night Career May 23, 2026 5:34 pm Kotaku This week was the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, ending an 11 year run on politically contentious terms. President Donald Trump has pressured multiple networks to dump late night hosts critical of him. CBS proved to be the most …
• SETBACKS ECLIPSE TRIUMPHS FOR TINUBU’S EX-MINISTERS AS THREE LOSE PRIMARY ELECTIONS May 23, 2026 5:32 pm Alexa.ng   BAUCHI — The high-stakes political gamble taken by former ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet ahead of the 2027 general elections has produced more setbacks than successes. Out of the five former members of the Federal Executive Council who …
• Kamilov Holds Talks with Croatian Leadership May 23, 2026 5:22 pm UzDaily Kamilov Holds Talks with Croatian Leadership Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Abdulaziz Kamilov, Adviser to the President of Uzbekistan on Foreign Policy, paid a working visit to the Republic of Croatia from 17 to 21 May, according to UzA. During the …
• UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (May 17 – May 23) : 10 key questions with detailed answers for Prelims 2026 May 23, 2026 5:19 pm The Indian Express As UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 is just few days away, current affairs should be your primary focus. UPSC Weekly Quiz is a current affairs–based quiz on relevant topics from the past week, curated for aspirants of competitive examinations. Attempt the weekly quiz …
• Delhi High Court Permits Wrestler Vinesh Phogat To Participate In Asian Games Selection Trials, Says WFI's Policy 'Exclusionary' May 23, 2026 5:14 pm Live Law The Delhi High Court on Friday (May 22) permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games which are scheduled for May 30 and 31. In doing so the court observed that Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) …
• Youth and Society expresses profound concern over growing pattern of politicised appointments in public institutions May 23, 2026 5:05 pm Maravi Express * Malawi’s public institutions must not only be independent and professional, but must also be seen to be independent and professional * Public confidence in State institutions depends heavily on the integrity, fairness, and transparency of public …
• TVNZ news awards: current affairs and 1News honoured at NZ Media Awards May 23, 2026 3:31 pm Centrist Disclaimer: This page was produced automatically using AI tools. It was not written or edited by Centrist’s editorial team and is not Centrist reporting or opinion. TVNZ news awards recognition at this year’s NZ Media Awards placed 1News current affairs …
• Utilities balk at industrial customers generating their own power, selling excess on the grid May 23, 2026 3:12 pm Louisiana Illuminator A proposal to allow industrial facilities to build private power plants and grids that could compete with utilities appears to have stalled in the Louisiana Senate, despite gaining late support from earlier opponents.  Senate Bill 490, sponsored by Sen. …
• PM Modi says global confidence in India rising as 51,000 youth receive government jobs May 23, 2026 2:55 pm The Statesman (India) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates in various government departments and organisations under the 19th edition of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed …
• Political Shakeup in Bauchi as Former Governor Mohammed Abubakar Clinches APC Gubernatorial Ticket, Defeats Yusuf Tuggar May 23, 2026 2:47 pm Alexa.ng   BAUCHI, NIGERIA – The political landscape of Bauchi State experienced a major shift early Saturday morning, May 23, 2026, as the immediate past Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, lost his bid to secure the All Progressives Congress ( …
• Wide Public Participation in General Election Shows Ethiopia’s Democratic Trajectory Stems from Nat'l Will, Says EIPD May 23, 2026 2:38 pm Ethiopian News Agency Addis Ababa, May 23, 2026 — The wide public participation in the 7th General Election demonstrates that Ethiopia’s democratic trajectory stems from a purely national will founded on the principles of internal dialogue, Head of the civil organization …
• Uzbekistan to expand government efficiency assessment project with UAE support. May 23, 2026 2:16 pm Kun.uz President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a United Arab Emirates delegation led by Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, to discuss deepening bilateral ties and enhancing public administration efficiency. Photo: Presidential Press …
• Business News | Power of Compounding: An SIP Calculator Explains It Better Than Any Book May 23, 2026 2:01 pm Latestly PNN New Delhi [India], May 23: Mutual fund investments can support many financial goals across life. You may invest for retirement, a child's education, a home purchase, marriage expenses, wealth creation, or even a travel fund. A Systematic Investment …
• UPSC Key: RBI surplus, Minority in India and Government bond yield May 23, 2026 1:31 pm The Indian Express Mains Examination: General Studies III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.What’s the ongoing story: At a time when the West Asia conflict and the surge in crude oil prices are …
• Transformer Fault At Apo Substation Causes Temporary Power Supply Adjustment May 23, 2026 1:29 pm TVC News Nigeria The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a temporary capacity shortfall at its Apo Substation in Abuja following a transformer fault in the early hours of Friday.... The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a temporary …
• Candidates for Jamestown Public School Board answer questions 'On the Issues' May 23, 2026 1:27 pm The Jamestown Sun - North Dakota Jamestown residents will choose three people to represent them on the Jamestown Public School Board for the next four years. The primary election on June 9 in the state will include selecting three school board members from six candidates on the ballot. …
• UAE-backed programme broadens assessment of public institutions May 23, 2026 1:27 pm Euronews Uzbekistan has expanded a UAE-backed programme evaluating the performance of state institutions, with 41 ministries, agencies and committees undergoing independent assessment this year, more than double the number reviewed in the previous cycle. The …
• Delhi Gymkhana Club Land Dispute: Why the Government Wants the Premises Vacated by June 5 May 23, 2026 1:08 pm News X 114 The Central Government has ask ed the historic Delhi Gymkhana Club to hand over its 27.3-acre premises in Lutyens’ Delhi by June 5 2026. The order was issue d by the Land & Development Office (L&DO), under the Union Ministry of Housing and …
• India’s government orders handover of exclusive Delhi Gymkhana Club May 23, 2026 1:04 pm The Guardian The Indian government has ordered one of the country’s most exclusive private clubs to vacate its premises in two weeks, underscoring the long-running push of the prime minister, Narendra Modi, against entrenched elite institutions. The ministry of housing …
• Field Marshal Asim Munir engages Iranian President, top leadership in key security talks May 23, 2026 12:39 pm Pakistan Observer TEHRAN – Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir met Iran’s top leadership in Tehran, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, for high-level talks focused on regional security and bilateral relations. The discussions, attended by senior officials from …
• Supreme Court Restores Gombe–led SDP Leadership, Validates Ekiti Primary May 23, 2026 12:12 pm Leadership The Supreme Court has affirmed the Professor Sadiq Gombe led leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and set aside earlier Court of Appeal judgments on the party’s Ekiti governorship primary, ending a prolonged internal crisis. The apex court’s …
• Comedy clubs offer safe spaces for thoughtful inquiry on Iran war, current affairs May 23, 2026 11:48 am Chicago Sun Times - Illinois A few weekends ago, I went to see Sammy Obeid at the Laugh Factory for a packed Sunday afternoon show. Sammy is a Lebanese, Palestinian, Syrian and Italian American comedian, known for political comedy and math jokes. I’ve been following and admiring his …
• TVNZ current affairs recognised at NZ Media Awards May 23, 2026 10:53 am Centrist Disclaimer: This page was produced automatically using AI tools. It was not written or edited by Centrist’s editorial team and is not Centrist reporting or opinion. TVNZ current affairs and 1News have been recognised at this year’s NZ Media Awards, adding …
• Can I add the handling of my business affairs into my LPA? May 23, 2026 10:33 am The Leader Can I add the handling of my business affairs into my LPA? Q: My wife and I made Lasting Power of Attorneys a few years ago. Since then, I have started my own business which has proved successful. My wife is not involved in the business, and my son is too …
• Centre orders re-entry, resumption of Delhi Gymkhana Club land citing public interest May 23, 2026 10:18 am Hindustan Times The Central Government on Friday ordered the re-entry and resumption of the Delhi Gymkhana Club premises situated at 2, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi, citing urgent public purpose and national interest considerations. Delhi Gymkhana Club was established in …
• The mirage of power: UAE's overreach and the inevitable road toward strategic collapse May 23, 2026 10:15 am Press TV By Mohammad Molaei There is a reason that weight classes exist in almost all combat sports. When you strip away all the finer details, the nuances of fighting strategy, training regimens, and discipline, the simple truth of raw power and potential remains …
• Gap between women’s electoral power and presence May 23, 2026 10:11 am Hindustan Times In Tamil Nadu, 2.52 crore women cast their vote this April, against 2.35 crore men. In Kerala, female turnout outpaced male turnout for the third consecutive election. In West Bengal, the turnout gender gap closed completely. Across the five legislatures …
• “Ireland's role in an era of Global Uncertainty: International Law, Human Rights and Global Security” - Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD May 23, 2026 10:05 am Government of Ireland It is often said, but bears repeating, that the number of conflicts today is greater now than at any time since WWII – having devastating effects on civilian populations in those countries, and wide-ranging impacts, some of which are felt here in Ireland. …
• Mamata cheerleaders to BJP loyalists: Tollywood’s sudden political somersault sparks outrage and laughter May 23, 2026 9:46 am India Blooms As Mamata established an unquestionable grip over West Bengal politics as the years progressed, the sudden shift of certain Left-leaning film personalities to become incumbent-friendly initially shocked people. But the intensity gradually declined with a …
• Ladakh Parties Claim to Have Reached ‘Understanding’ with Centre May 23, 2026 9:30 am Kashmir Observer Photo Credits: @SajjadKargili_ / XNew Delhi-Two prominent civil society groups from Ladakh – Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA)–on Friday claimed to have reached an ‘in-principle understanding’ with the Centre on providing …
• Policy Week in Review – May 22, 2026 May 23, 2026 9:10 am JD Supra - California At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI’s updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. House Discharge Petition on “Faster Labor …
• ‘Gender equality must be at the heart of governance’ May 23, 2026 9:09 am Daily Star Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, UN assistant secretary-general and UN Women deputy executive director, speaks about child marriage, sexual harassment, women’s political participation, and the broader state of women’s rights and gender equality in Bangladesh, in …
• UNC Selects New Vice Provost for Academic Resources and Faculty Affairs May 23, 2026 8:55 am Newswise Newswise — The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) has selected Anne Gregory, Ph.D., as the vice provost for Academic Resources and Faculty Affairs. In her new role, beginning July 1, Gregory will oversee academic resource planning and faculty affairs, …
• Government to Roll Out Third Child Incentive by June 2026 May 23, 2026 8:39 am Business Bhutan The government will roll out the Third Child Incentive Programme by June 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Tshering Tobgay announced during the Question Hour session of the National Assembly’s fifth session of the fourth Parliament on May 22, 2026. Under …
• Cockroach Janata Party crosses border, inspires new parties in Pakistan May 23, 2026 8:06 am News9 Live Several new political outfits have come up in Pakistan, inspired by the Cockroach Janata Party of India. They are named as Cockroach Awami Party, Cockroach Awami League and Muttahida Cockroach Movement. They have various social media handles and each one …
• Starbucks backlash turns political in Korea as parties clash ahead of June 3 vote May 23, 2026 7:17 am Korea JoungAng Daily Published: 23 May. 2026, 15:23 Starbucks tumblers and cups are seen broken and dented at a press conference condemning Starbucks Korea held in front of the E-Mart Gwangju branch on May 21. [YONHAP] A marketing controversy involving Starbucks Korea has …
• Cockroach Janta Party and the anxiety of power in India May 23, 2026 6:46 am Mathrubhumi The sudden rise of the 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) may look like a meme, a joke, or merely another fleeting internet phenomenon. But dismissing it as harmless online noise would miss the woods for the trees. What it actually reveals is the …
• This Court Judgment: A Political Necessity Or Consequence Of Illegality? May 23, 2026 6:12 am The Nigerian Voice The recent judgment delivered by Justice M.G. Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, nullifying the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s directive requiring political parties to submit their membership registers by May 10, 2026, has opened a …
• Government declares May 28 public holiday on occasion of Bakar Eid May 23, 2026 6:12 am Nepal Press KATHMANDU: The government has declared a public holiday on May 28 on the occasion of Bakar Eid (Eid-ul-Adha) for Muslims. Spokesman at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ananda Kafle, said that as the Muslim Commission has communicated to the ministry that …
• TVNZ current affairs honoured at NZ Media Awards May 23, 2026 5:56 am Centrist Disclaimer: This page was produced automatically using AI tools. It was not written or edited by Centrist’s editorial team and is not Centrist reporting or opinion. TVNZ current affairs and news teams were honoured at the NZ Media Awards, with 1News …
• TVNZ current affairs honoured at NZ Media Awards May 23, 2026 5:55 am Centrist Disclaimer: This page was produced automatically using AI tools. It was not written or edited by Centrist’s editorial team and is not Centrist reporting or opinion. TVNZ current affairs and 1News were honoured at the NZ Media Awards, a recognition that …
• TVNZ current affairs honoured at NZ Media Awards in 1News report May 23, 2026 5:55 am Centrist Disclaimer: This page was produced automatically using AI tools. It was not written or edited by Centrist’s editorial team and is not Centrist reporting or opinion. TVNZ current affairs and 1News were honoured at the NZ Media Awards, a result described as …
• Planning in India has failed because political factors dominate economic ones: MR Pai May 23, 2026 5:44 am The Print As a student of public affairs, and not as an economist, I see three good points in Indian planning during the last 11 years. First, while its methodology and contents give room to disagreements, at the same time it is an attempt to raise the standard of …
• 202nd regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia May 23, 2026 5:23 am Slovenia Government SLOVENIA, May 21 - The Government today approved a reallocation of expenditure rights in this year’s state budget amounting to €133 million, with the aim of improving the general government balance. Together with savings in the health insurance fund and …
• ‘Political parties constitutional rights restored’ — IPAC backs court ruling against INEC timelines for primaries May 23, 2026 3:07 am The Cable The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has expressed support for a federal high court ruling nullifying timelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of party primaries and the nomination of candidates. The court …
• If MPs can profit from outrage on X, democracy does not stand a chance, writes Natasha Devon May 23, 2026 2:05 am LBC Analysis by political expert group Cast from Clay analysed 1.5 million mentions of political parties across broadcast media channels between 1st January and 3 September 2025. They found a stark disparity, with Reform UK emerging as the most talked-about …
• DLP weighs in on proposed anti-gang legislation May 23, 2026 1:39 am Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation Democratic Labour Party is weighing in on Government’s proposed anti-gang legislation amid ongoing concern over escalating crime in Barbados. While supporting the bill, the Opposition argues that the proposed measures may not go far enough to address the …
• Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay's potential advisers for political, public affairs revealed May 22, 2026 8:57 pm The Week Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, who is expanding his cabinet, could have two advisers, according to reports. Vijay’s strategist, John Arokiaswamy, and businessman and close aide, Vishnu Reddy, could be selected to advise the Chief Minister on …