Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as South Africa’s president, following two weeks of intense negotiations after his African National Congress (ANC) failed to secure a majority in the nation’s seventh democratic election. Ramaphosa, a moderate economist, has led South Africa since 2018, succeeding Jacob Zuma, who was marred by corruption allegations. In Friday’s parliamentary vote, […]
Category Archives: POLITICS
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Jun
Jun
G7 leaders are finalizing a deal to lend Ukraine $50 billion, with the funds potentially reaching Kyiv by year-end, according to a French official. The loan will primarily be guaranteed by the US government, using windfall profits from approximately $300 billion in frozen Russian assets, most of which are held in European Union nations. The […]
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Jun
Jun
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has committed to additional tax reductions if the Conservatives retain power, as he unveiled the party’s election manifesto. Sunak pledged to decrease the National Insurance (NI) contribution for employees by another 2p by April 2027. He also vowed to lower the main NI rate for the self-employed, aiming to eliminate it […]
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Jun
Jun
South African opposition parties are engaged in critical discussions, set to continue into next week, to evaluate the ruling African National Congress’ (ANC) proposal for a government of national unity. The ANC fell short of securing a majority in the recent fiercely contested election. However, some opposition parties have already dismissed the offer due to […]
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Jun
Jun
In the aftermath of the Israeli attack on the UN-run al-Sardi school in Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp, at least 40 Palestinians lost their lives, including 14 children and nine women. The assault, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, left 74 others wounded. An Al Jazeera investigation of the debris revealed that the weapons […]
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Jun
Jun
Rishi Sunak, the Conservative prime minister, has issued an apology for his early departure from D-Day commemorations in France. He was criticized for returning to the UK to record an interview attacking Labour’s alleged tax plans. This incident has caused significant damage to Sunak’s reputation. He missed a memorial event on Omaha Beach to repeat […]
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May
May
Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jama will continue to face censure at Queen’s Park following an Ontario court’s dismissal of her application to overturn a Progressive Conservative motion. A three-justice panel ruled last week that the matter falls under “parliamentary privilege,” which grants elected officials free speech within the Legislative Assembly. The court determined it lacks […]
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May
May
On May 26th, an Israeli airstrike devastated the Tel al Sultan neighborhood in Rafah, resulting in at least 45 fatalities. The attack ignited structures in a region housing displaced Palestinians, as reported by the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza. The strike’s epicenter was mere meters from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency’s compound in […]
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May
May
Israeli tanks reportedly advanced to the heart of Rafah on Tuesday, marking three weeks of a ground offensive in the southern Gaza city that has drawn worldwide censure for its civilian casualties. Witnesses reported tanks and armored vehicles near Al-Awda mosque, a central Rafah landmark, while the Israeli military confirmed ongoing operations in Rafah without […]
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May
May
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez asserted that establishing a Palestinian state is “the only route to peace” in the Middle East, as his country, alongside Norway and Ireland, formally recognized Palestine on Tuesday. Sanchez addressed the nation before the cabinet vote that approved the previously announced plan. Norway’s recognition also came into effect, while Ireland […]
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May
May
Rishi Sunak’s promise to reinstate National Service is unlikely to help him close the polling gap with Labour, according to leading pollsters. The Conservatives unveiled the policy over the weekend, hoping it would improve their dismal polling numbers, which show them lagging more than 20 points behind Labour. While the announcement diverted attention from the […]
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May
May
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued provisional measures on May 24, 2024, for the third time in a case brought by South Africa against Israel, alleging violations of the Genocide Convention in Gaza. The ICJ ordered Israel to “immediately halt its military offensive” in Rafah, which could potentially lead to the destruction of the […]
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May
May
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the congressional district lines in South Carolina, overturning a lower court’s ruling that deemed them an unlawful racial gerrymander. This decision marks a victory for Republican mapmakers who asserted that politics, not race, was the primary factor in redrawing the district boundaries. The 6-3 ruling reversed the three-judge district […]
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May
May
Taiwan’s newly inaugurated President, Lai Ching-te, has pledged to “stand on the front lines” to protect his country. This statement comes in response to China’s surprise military drills, which are simulating direct attacks on the island nation. Addressing a military base, Lai asserted, “I will stand on the front line with our brothers and sisters […]
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May
May
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer began their election campaigns on Thursday, each asserting that they alone can lead the nation out of its economic and political struggles. Sunak’s Conservatives have been trailing Labour by around 20 percentage points in polls since he became prime minister in October 2022. His […]