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Meet Chhagan Bhujbal, the NCP Politician Now Serving as a Minister in Maharashtra
Present at the event were Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, along with other significant ministers from the Mahayuti…
Personalized Politics: The Pawars’ Approach to Strengthening Connections
The camaraderie between the uncle-nephew duo transcends mere political chatter—it’s been evident in public appearances, on stage, and through phone calls that suggest a…
Reasons Behind Ajit Pawar’s NCP Being Excluded from All-Party Foreign Delegations
While no official clarification has been provided, the message from the Centre appears clear: Ajit Pawar’s faction may have legal standing, yet it has yet to establish…
UK, EU seek major reset of ties at London summit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting the leadership of the European Union (EU) at a summit in London on Monday, where several agreements deepening defense and…
Leading sports lawyers return to speak at Stanford Law School
At an all-female panel at the Stanford Law School (SLS) titled “Game Changers: Women Breaking Barriers as In-House Counsel” last Thursday, leaders across professional…
Britain and European Union hold first summit since Brexit : NPR
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, left, and Keir Starmer, prime minister of the U.K., greet each other, ahead of their bilateral meeting at the…
Trump warns big business: Eat my tariffs, or pay the price
President Donald Trump is sending a stern warning to Corporate America: He will use his bully pulpit to publicly shame companies that dare to raise prices because of…
Does the great EU reset work?
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics.
Chip Roy Fires New Warning as Trump’s Big Bill Moves Forward: ‘Scam’
Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) warned that President Donald Trump ‘s vast tax and spending bill still “does not yet meet the moment” after it narrowly advanced out of a…
UK and EU agree new trade deal
The talks were the first since Boris Johnson agreed the initial Brexit deal in January 2020, when the UK left the EU.
Delhi launches food and tech incubation drive to support startups
The Delhi government is investing in new infrastructure to support food and technology-based startups, aiming to strengthen the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Two…
Breakthrough in UK-EU Brexit reset talks before summit
Talks between the UK and EU over a significant reset to relations achieved a last-minute breakthrough overnight, believed to be about fishing rights, just before the…
Monday briefing: Reports of late night breakthrough in landmark UK-EU reset deal |
Good morning. Today, Keir Starmer will meet with EU leaders at a crucial Downing Street summit. On Saturday a press release all but said the deal was done – but on…
Europe live: reports of breakthrough in EU-UK talks; centrist wins Romanian presidential poll
The BBC has meanwhile reported a breakthrough in EU-UK talks, citing government sources. We’ll bring you more when we have them.
Centrist mayor wins Romanian presidential race over Trump-inspired nationalist
Centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan won Romania’s presidential election on Sunday in a shock upset over a nationalist rival who had pledged to put the country on a path…
Trump’s massive tax cut bill passes key US House committee vote
Nonpartisan analysts say bill would add $3-5tn to the nation’s $36.2tn debt over the next decade.
Key House committee advances Trump agenda bill after appeasing conservatives
WASHINGTON — The House Budget Committee advanced President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar domestic policy package Sunday night, two days after a group of…
Support for Japan’s PM Ishiba declines, with no removal expected before July.
Polls conducted by the Yomiuri and Mainichi newspapers, along with a survey from Kyodo News, indicated that Ishiba’s cabinet support varies from 22% to 31%, marking the…
Trump news at a glance: president faces intensifying criticism over Qatar plane gift
Donald Trump is coming under increasing pressure for accepting a $400m luxury plane from Qatar as several senior Republicans join the chorus of criticism.
NH political leaders react to Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. In light of Biden’s recent diagnosis, former Sen. Lou D’Allesandro said he…
Trump officials sputter to defend $400m Qatar jet ‘gift’
Two top administration officials took turns defending Donald Trump ’s decision to accept a $400m jet as a “gift” from the Qatari royal family on Sunday.
Romanian centrist Dan poised to win presidency over hard-right rival
Presidential candidate Nicusor Dan reacts to first exit polls of Romania’s second round of the presidential election, in Bucharest, Romania, on May 18, 2025.
Fort Pierce business owner slams police chief, urges her to step down
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A Fort Pierce business owner is voicing sharp criticism of the city’s police chief, while urging city leaders not to let politics drive the decision…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Defends Trump’s Jet Gift With Ridiculous Comparison
Scott Bessent compared apples to oranges while defending Donald Trump’s acceptance of a $400 million jet from Qatar.
Bessent: Trump Will Raise Tariffs Again on Nations Acting in ‘Bad Faith’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday during an NBC interview that President Donald Trump will raise tariff rates again for nations that don’t negotiate trade…
‘It was a mistake’ for Democrats to let Biden stay in the race
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., on Sunday said “it was a mistake” for Democrats to allow Joe Biden to remain in the 2024 presidential race for as long as he did, echoing…
US policy shifts on Syria, Yemen, Iran – but not Israel
US President Donald Trump talks about starvation in Gaza, but is the US willing to impose consequences on Israel?
JD Vance’s Vatican visits center his Catholicism in his vice presidency
VATICAN CITY — After leaving the Marines and beginning his higher education, Vice President JD Vance drifted into atheism — struggling, he would eventually write , with…
Scott Bessent says tariff rates will return to ‘reciprocal’ levels if countries don’t reach trade deals with US
Tariff rates will soon return to a “reciprocal” level if countries don’t reach trade agreements during the 90-day pause, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday.
Pope Leo Jabs Donald Trump With JD Vance in Attendance
Pope Leo XIV took a subtle dig at the Trump administration during his first homily as the Catholic Church’s new leader—with JD Vance in attendance.
Mike Pence Qatari jet gift ‘a bad idea’ Trump should turn down
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks in observance of Constitution Day at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S., September…
