President taps new aides for politics, communications and civil affairs

President Lee Jae-myung on Sunday appointed Woo Sang-ho, a prominent former Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) lawmaker, as his senior secretary for political affairs — a move seen as part of a broader shake-up aimed at bolstering political outreach,...

Kerala: Teen's electrocution sparks political row in poll-bound Nilambur

Jithu, a Class 10 student, and three of his friends came into contact with a live wire from an electric fence set up illegally on private land to trap wild boars on Saturday, police said. Last Updated : 08 June 2025, 04:56 IST

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the U.S. The political fallout from his return is yet to come.

The sudden return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States on Friday to face federal charges of smuggling migrants across the country was a messaging triumph for the Trump administration. The news deflected public attention from a series of...

Political Storm: Tinubu’s Influence Grows as Governor Eno Joins APC; More Defections Loom

The political landscape in Nigeria is undergoing a significant transformation as Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday. His move marks a notable shift in the political balance,...

Elon Musk challenges Trump’s cabinet authority as tensions escalate inside Mar-a-Lago over political appointments and federal agency control

It started out like a scene from a Silicon Valley-meets-Washington movie — the world’s richest man cozying up to the world’s most powerful soon-to-be leader. Elon Musk and Donald Trump weren’t just making headlines — they were rewriting the...

USA President Donald Trump Attends UFC Championship Fight in New Jersey, Taking Break From Politics, Elon Musk Feud (Watch Video)

Mumbai, June 8: President Donald Trump walked out to a thunderous standing ovation just ahead of the start of the UFC pay-per-view card at the Prudential Centre on Saturday night, putting his public feud with tech billionaire Elon Musk on hold to...

Archer fires an early shot amid state political turmoil

Elon Musk and Donald Trump publicly cool tensions after dramatic political feud over NASA and federal spending in Washington D.C.

Sometimes, watching powerful figures clash feels like observing two dominant animals fighting for control of their territory. Elon Musk’s own father compared the recent feud between the Tesla billionaire and former President Donald Trump to just...

Rahul Gandhi's 'Match-Fixing' Remark Sparks Political Storm In Maharashtra; CM Devendra Fadnavis Accuses Him Of Insulting Voters

Mumbai: An article by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi terming the 2024 state assembly polls as 'match-fixing' stirred a political controversy in Maharashtra. Statement Of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the...

The Cruel Case of Political Prisoner Derek Chauvin

Reading about the unjust prosecution and imprisonment of Tommy Robinson in the UK, my initial thought was, “I’m glad it doesn’t happen here.” But then it occurred to me that it does happen here in the worst possible way. Take a look at the...

15-year-old boy’s electrocution ignites political fire in Kerala’s Nilambur bypoll

Image used for representation | Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Image A 15-year-old boy was electrocuted from a power trap set up for wild boars at Vazhikkadavu near Nilambur on Saturday (June 7, 2025) evening. Two other boys were injured in the...

Bridget Archer to attempt immediate return to politics as election looms

One month after losing the federal seat of Bass for the Liberals, Bridget Archer will attempt an immediate return to politics. Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has confirmed she will seek preselection to run as a candidate for the state seat of...

Army Playing Politics with Benue Killings?

Barely few hours after Nigerians were elated by the statement posted by the Nigerian Army that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, had temporarily relocated to Makurdi, the Benue State capital, due to the incessant...

Elon Musk suggests creating a new political party; Trump threatens "serious consequences"

Former Mossad head to start political party

Former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen is reportedly reassessing his plans and intends to launch a new independent political party, despite offers from prominent figures like Netanyahu, Bennett, and Liberman, says N12 news. This development, which was...

US Healthcare Was Designed To Serve Profit...And Politicians

Zachary W. Schulz, Auburn University A few years ago, a student in my history of public health course asked why her mother couldn’t afford insulin without insurance, despite having a full-time job. I told her what I’ve come to believe: The U.S....

Political climate in Portugal is “different” for 2024. There are “positive signs”

The atmosphere differs significantly from that of 2024, where power disputes were prevalent, potentially arising at any time, whether in 2025, 2026, or beyond, often overshadowing external negative impacts, commented Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The...

(LEAD) Prominent ex-DP lawmaker Woo named Lee's political affairs secretary

(ATTN: ADDS details from press briefing; CHANGES photos; ADDS byline) By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae-myung named prominent former Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker Woo Sang-ho as his secretary for political affairs, the...

Trump attends UFC championship fight in NJ, taking a break from politics, Musk feud

President Donald Trump walked out to a thunderous standing ovation just ahead of the start of the UFC pay-per-view card at the Prudential Center, putting his public feud with tech billionaire Elon Musk on hold to instead watch the fierce battles...

‘Shyne’ Barrow: “Both Political Parties Have Failed Teachers and Public Servants”

The Joint Union Negotiating Team (JUNT), representing the country’s major public sector unions, issued a firm rejection of the Briceño administration’s latest salary adjustment proposal following a four-hour meeting on Friday. The Belize National...