At the inaugural meeting of state leaders, Tamil Nadu chief minister M.K. Stalin proposed that the Joint Action Committee (JAC) for “fair delimitation” pursue ... Show more
Quick Glance: Call for 25-Year Moratorium on Delimitation
- The Joint Action Committee on Fair Delimitation demands a 25-year extension of the freeze on Parliamentary constituencies based on the 1971 Census.
- Kanimozhi, leader of the DMK Parliamentary Party, stressed the need for transparency in future delimitation exercises by the Union government to facilitate proper discussions.
- The resolution calls for the Union government to enact necessary constitutional amendments to support this demand.
- The next meeting of the JAC is scheduled to take place in Hyderabad.
Canada can win trade war: Foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly : Canada is among the countries waiting to see what Trump's 2 April reciprocal tariffs look like ...
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Israel defence minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza: The warning came as Israel pressed the renewed assault it launched on Tuesday, shattering the relative ...
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Quick Glance: Israel's Defence Minister Threatens Gaza Annexation
- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to annex parts of Gaza unless Hamas releases the remaining Israeli hostages.
- Israeli airstrikes continued, killing at least 11 people on Friday and raising the total death toll since the renewed bombing began.
- Hamas received a proposal from Egypt and Qatar for a truce and hostage exchange, while Israel ordered evacuations in specific areas ahead of potential strikes.
- The international community, including foreign ministers from Germany, France, and Britain, condemned Israel's renewed attacks and called for an immediate return to a ceasefire.
Pentagon vows investigation into leaks, including polygraph tests: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s chief of staff, Joe Kasper, sent a memo Friday saying that ...
thehill.com/homenews/5209308-pentagon-vows-investigation-into-leaks-including-polygraph-tests/
Annalena Baerbock: Before moving to New York, she warns of a civil war in South Sudan
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/annalena-baerbock-vor-ihrem-wechsel-nach-new-york-noch-krisenmanagement-im-suedsudan-li.2309678
DHS pulls legal status for 500,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others in latest Trump immigration crackdown
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Quick Glance: Revocation of Protection Status for 532,000 Immigrants
- The Department of Homeland Security plans to revoke legal protections for 532,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, potentially leading to deportations.
- Those affected, who have been in the U.S. since October 2022, will lose their status on April 24, 30 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.
- This decision follows previous actions by the Trump administration that labeled the humanitarian parole program as an abuse and is already being challenged in federal courts.
- Critics warn that this move will cause unnecessary chaos and heartbreak for families and communities across the country.
Italy's talks with Musk's Starlink have stalled, minister says: Negotiations on a potential contract between Elon Musk's satellite internet operator Starlink and ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/italys-deal-with-starlink-has-stalled-defence-minister-says-2025-03-22/
Quick Glance: Italy halts Starlink agreement amid geopolitical issues
- Negotiations between Starlink and the Italian government have stalled due to geopolitical concerns.
- The administration led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is exploring options for encrypted communication in high-risk areas.
- Discussions have shifted from technical merits to Musk's influence and public statements.
- The proposed contract valued at approximately 1.5 billion euros faces criticism due to national security implications.
UN job: Green Party leader Brantner defends Baerbock and rejects accusations: Because Baerbock is likely to take over the presidency of the UN General Assembly ...
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Donald Trump blocks classified information for Biden, Blinken and Harris: US President Donald Trump has blocked his political opponents' access to classified ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/donald-trump-sperrt-geheim-informationen-fuer-biden--blinken-und-harris-35574322.html
Sawed-off climbing hooks: Left-wingers sabotage Herbert Kickl's climbing route
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Changes in Help to Buy housing scheme will make ‘most first home buyers’ eligible, Labor says
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/22/changes-in-help-to-buy-housing-scheme-will-make-most-first-home-buyers-eligible-labor-says
Outgoing Transport Minister: Volker Wissing believes the FDP has become too distant from the people
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Quick Glance: Wissing Critiques FDP for Clientel Politics and Failure
- Federal Minister Volker Wissing considers the FDP's focus on clientel politics a failure and advocates for a broader political offering.
- He emphasizes that narrowing thematic focus risks disconnecting from the public, drawing a metaphor between coalition dynamics and marital doubts about separation.
- Wissing attributes the failure of the Ampel Coalition to both the FDP and the Greens for not transitioning quickly enough into governance mode.
- His prioritization of railway rehabilitation as a key task has caused discontent within the FDP, where there was a preference for more emphasis on road issues.
Quick Glance: Trilateral Talks Strengthen Peace in East Asia
- Japan, South Korea, and China agreed in Tokyo that peace on the Korean Peninsula is a shared responsibility.
- The ministers emphasized the need to immediately halt illegal military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
- Key topics such as climate change, trade issues, and disaster relief were also discussed.
- The ministers agreed to accelerate coordination for the next summit among the heads of state.
Sturgeon makes ‘comedy debut and finale’ days after being cleared in SNP probe: Nicola Sturgeon took to the stage of the King's Theatre in Glasgow ...
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Trump's threat to free trade brings China, Japan, South Korea closer: TOKYO/SEOUL -- Foreign ministers from Japan, China and South Korea on Saturday agreed to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-war/Trump-s-threat-to-free-trade-brings-China-Japan-South-Korea-closer
The most recent nation to recognise Palestine, Slovenia bravely joined fellow nations Norway, Ireland and Spain in 2024.
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Annalena Baerbock wants to reach new heights as a UN diplomat: The outgoing German Foreign Minister, contrary to her announcements, does not intend to cut back - ...
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Rubio bars ex-Argentina president from visiting US, citing ‘significant corruption’
thehill.com/policy/international/5208306-rubio-argentina-corruption-charges-ban/
New Namibian president names Ericah Shafudah as finance minister: Namibia's newly elected President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Saturday named Ericah Shafudah as ...
reuters.com/world/africa/new-namibian-president-names-ericah-shafudah-finance-minister-2025-03-22/
Why did our foreign exchange supply dry up?: Trinidad and Tobago’s foreign exchange (forex) supply has been significantly impacted by the downturn in the energy ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/why-did-our-foreign-exchange-supply-dry-up/article_76e71d5b-f3f7-4f8d-8faa-bab87b140732.html
GE2025: Former non-profit CEO Hazlina Abdul Halim seen at PAP walkabout in Marine Parade
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/ge2025-former-non-profit-ceo-hazlina-abdul-halim-seen-at-pap-walkabout-in-marine-parade
Zoho wins MeitY’s indigenous web browser development challenge: Speaking on the occasion, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised Government of India’s broader ...
indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/zoho-wins-meitys-indigenous-web-browser-development-challenge-9897355/
cepa.org Mar 21
Can Europe Trust US Weapons?: Europe’s defenses against Russia will be at risk if Washington opts for neutrality and degrades the vital technology.
cepa.org/article/can-europe-trust-us-weapons/
Italy’s Starlink talks at ‘standstill’ amid Musk outrage, minister says: Italian opposition parties have fiercely criticized a potential secure communications ...
politico.eu/article/italy-starlink-talk-standstill-elon-musk-outrage-defense-minister-guido-crosetto/
Quick Glance: Italy's Starlink Negotiations Stalled
- Negotiations for Starlink in Italy have come to a standstill.
- Minister Guido Crosetto expressed frustration over Elon Musk's actions.
- Concerns regarding national security implications have been raised.
- The Italian government aims to advance the discussions.
Newsroom Africa Mar 21
[WATCH] Former International Relations Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, warns that South Africa is caught in the US's struggle to maintain global dominance.#Newzroom405
Japan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical 'turning point in history': The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-china-south-korea-meet-geopolitical-turning-point-history-2025-03-22/
Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program: OTTAWA - The federal health minister says that as of May, all eligible Canadians will be able to apply ...
thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/liberals-to-expand-eligibility-for-dental-care-program/article_c7219f23-ae01-59b5-9659-f0a7f8d17fbd.html
Waytha cites British-era documents in temple history lesson to PM: Former minister cautions against oversimplifying issue as a land matter.
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Syrian president refuses to shake Baerbock's hand again - Video: As in January, the acting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa refused to ...
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Minister defends Suburban Rail Loop after Infrastructure Australia calls for ‘exit strategy’
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/minister-defends-suburban-rail-loop-after-infrastructure-australia-calls-for-exit-strategy-20250322-p5llo2.html
US to import eggs from Turkey and South Korea to ease prices: A bird flu epidemic has caused egg prices to soar, and projections show they could rise by 41 ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c743g135vj9o
3 dead, over a dozen wounded in mass shooting at New Mexico park: The shooting happened around 10 p.m. Friday at Young Park, police in Las Cruces, New Mexico ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/03/22/mass-shooting-las-cruces-new-mexico/82610569007/
CNA Mar 22
North Korean leader reaffirms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine in talks with top official
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/north-korean-leader-reaffirms-support-russias-war-ukraine-talks-top-official-5017266
Quick Glance: North Korea Reaffirms Support for Russia's Ukraine War
- Kim Jong Un expressed North Korea's support for Russia's war in Ukraine during a meeting with Sergei Shoigu, the Russian Security Council secretary.
- The discussions included the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and Russia's dialogues with the Trump administration.
- Kim stated his government's unwavering support for Russia, while Shoigu conveyed greetings from Putin and gratitude for North Korea's solidarity.
- Reports on the number of additional North Korean troops in Russia vary, with estimates ranging from 1,000 to 3,000.
UN condemns violence in Gaza and West Bank, urges Israel to resume aid deliveries
arabnews.com/node/2594428/middle-east
COMMENT | By God's will, Hadi may be next PM - and stay put forever: What's the point of democracy when God decides who rules?
malaysiakini.com/columns/738031
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LFL repeats 'mosque next to temple' plan, hits out at Anwar: Zaid also criticises PM for saying temple was built illegally.
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Notes From Poland Mar 21
Only vaccinated children could be allowed into schools, suggests top Polish health official
notesfrompoland.com/2025/03/21/only-vaccinated-children-could-be-allowed-into-schools-suggests-top-polish-health-official/
Pistorius sticks to purchase of F35 fighter jets from the USA: The example of the F-35 fighter jet shows Germany's dependence on the USA ...
tagesschau.de/inland/f35-kampfjets-100.html
Trump initiates dissolution of the US Department of Education: US President Trump has signed a decree dissolving the Department of Education ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/trump-zerschlagung-bildungsministerium-100.html
Japan hosts China, South Korea foreign ministers : The meeting between the Asian powers comes amid rising international tensions driven by tariff threats from ...
dw.com/en/japan-hosts-china-south-korea-foreign-ministers/a-72003813
Entire continent gears up for WW3: Europe is gearing up for World War III with survival guides, nuclear bunkers and conscription plans to survive a Russian ...
news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/survival-guides-mass-evacuations-huge-bunkers-and-conscription-how-europe-is-preparing-for-ww3/news-story/cf97d17bf3b5ddc087bba6d9de725b05
Eliminating the Pentagon’s think tank is a senseless mistake: Hegseth has a disdain for international norms, for senior military and civilian leadership and for ...
thehill.com/opinion/national-security/5205947-eliminating-the-pentagons-think-tank-is-a-senseless-mistake/
Seizing frozen Russian assets is ‘an act of war,’ says Belgian PM: Bart De Wever warns that handing the money to Ukraine would spook financial markets and ...
politico.eu/article/seizing-russian-frozen-assets-act-of-war-belgian-pm-bart-de-wever/
Belgian Prime Minister warns: Confiscation of frozen Russian assets is an "act of war."
berliner-zeitung.de/news/belgiens-premier-beschlagnahmung-eingefrorener-russischer-vermoegen-ein-kriegsakt-li.2309497
Bushland the size of New Zealand to be protected under federal budget boost: The government will pledge an additional $250 million in next week's federal budget ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/federal-budget-boost-to-conserve-bushland/105081336
The latest on Trump’s government overhaul and legal battle over deportation flights
cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-presidency-news-03-21-2025/
SZ.de Mar 21
Annalena Baerbock: What remains after three years as Foreign Minister?: Clear principles, constant conflict with the Chancellor, and two major crises: Annalena ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/annalena-baerbock-bilanz-aussenministerin-berlin-nahost-asyl-uno-li.3223123
Germany, France, UK call for ‘immediate return’ to Gaza ceasefire: Statement: The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Britain called late Friday for an ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/03/21/france-opposes-any-form-of-annexation-of-gaza-west-bank-following-israeli-threats
Market volatility ‘will settle out … as we get into April’: Trump aide: White House deputy chief of staff James Blair in a podcast on Friday said market ...
thehill.com/homenews/5207523-white-house-deputy-tariffs-predictability/
South Korea presses US commerce chief for favourable treatment on tariffs: South Korea's industry minister pressed U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick for ...
reuters.com/world/south-korea-presses-us-commerce-chief-favourable-treatment-tariffs-2025-03-21/
Fubara counters Tinubu’s accusations, blames Wike for attacks on oil pipelines: Mr Tinubu, during his proclamation of state of emergency in Rivers State on ...
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What Baerbock is doing is a mess, and it's common practice in companies.: Annalena Baerbock is only criticized because she's a woman. The reason? T is ...
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said "hundreds of millions" of eggs will be imported from South Korea and Turkey ... Show more
UK energy minister says Heathrow fire 'catastrophic'
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-energy-minister-says-heathrow-fire-catastrophic-2025-03-21/
T-Online Mar 21
American fighter jets: Probably special rights for the USA in the F-35 deal: Details on the purchase of the American F-35 fighter jets are said to show: The USA ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/militaer-verteidigung/id_100645570/amerikanische-kampfjets-wohl-sonderrechte-fuer-usa-bei-f-35-deal.html
Islamic Center Hamburg: IZH offshoots fail in urgent applications against mosque closure
welt.de/regionales/hamburg/article255753242/Islamisches-Zentrum-Hamburg-IZH-Ableger-scheitern-mit-Eilantraegen-gegen-Moschee-Schliessung.html
Berlin Day & Power: Baerbock and Merz - | two measures that build mistrust: After the traffic light coalition comes disillusionment. Especially among the ...
n-tv.de/politik/Baerbock-und-Merz-zwei-misstrauensbildende-Massnahmen-article25644024.html
Trump weakened Ukraine's hand against Russia; it's part of a pattern: Ukraine is in a tough spot again following the actions of a partner nation ...
businessinsider.com/us-weakening-ukraine-position-negoatiations-part-of-a-pattern-2025-3
Quick Glance: Putin's Ambitions for a New World Order
- Vladimir Putin aims for a new global order with Russia at its center, rejecting Ukraine's independence and NATO expansion.
- Despite his peace rhetoric, Putin remains determined to undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and install a pro-Russian government.
- The uncertainty surrounding Putin's long-term goals leads European allies to distrust him and not rule out military action.
- Putin's historical interpretation and religious identity support his claims over Ukraine while he seeks to re-establish Russia's global presence.
Mass layoffs due to Trump and Musk: How the state government wants to attract US scientists to Baden-Württemberg
swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/trump-politik-usa-land-will-wissenschaftler-nach-bw-locken-100.html
Swinney looks forward to Sturgeon’s contribution to SNP after being cleared: The news came after Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband and former SNP chief ...
news.stv.tv/politics/swinney-looks-forward-to-sturgeons-contribution-to-snp-after-being-cleared
UK says it has £25 billion in frozen Russian assets: The amount of frozen Russian assets in the U.K. has increased by 10 percent in a year.
politico.eu/article/uk-says-it-has-25-billion-in-frozen-russian-assets/
Iceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits: Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir had a relationship with a 15 year old when she was 22 ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cvgejln196vo
Israel threatens 'permanent' control of Gaza areas unless Hamas releases hostages
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Israel's defence minister says the army is intensifying strikes on Gaza from the air, land and sea to pressure Hamas into freeing the last hostages.
Let negotiations continue in peace, PM urges amid temple polemics: Mosque will be built, temple will be given a place, Anwar says.
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Trident defends British way of life say Government: "The United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent exists to deter the most extreme threats to our national ...
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'We are at a turning point in history': Japan, China, and South Korea agree to promote peace, cooperation
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Slovakia records first foot-and-mouth cases, minister says: Slovakia has detected cases of foot-and-mouth disease at three farms in the southern part of the ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/slovakia-records-first-foot-and-mouth-cases-minister-says-2025-03-21/
Polish FM Sikorski Mocks Putin’s Ceasefire Demands: Sikorski suggested that if Russia is so “concerned” about foreign military aid, it should start by refusing ...
kyivpost.com/post/49356
US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce avoids addressing comments from Israeli minister who called for the annexation of Gaza ... Show more
‘Disturbing’: Jeremy Hunt responds to Channel 4 News NHS investigation: We shared the findings from our exclusive investigation into nurse shortages across ...
channel4.com/news/disturbing-jeremy-hunt-responds-to-channel-4-news-nhs-investigation
Germany reaffirms US F-35 deal, dismisses remote shutdown concerns: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has reaffirmed Berlin's commitment to defence ...
yahoo.com/news/germany-reaffirms-us-f-35-143822675.html
Switzerland steps up defence cooperation with NATO: On Friday, the Swiss government approved the country's participation in a Patriot missile project run by ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/switzerland-steps-up-defence-cooperation-with-nato/89046333
Amid temple row, PSM offers Anwar win-win solution: Have temple and mosque side by side – Arutchelvan.
malaysiakini.com/news/737930
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Germany says it's committed to order of US F-35 fighter jets: Germany said on Friday it was committed to buying F-35 fighter jets despite reports that it was ...
thelocal.de/20250321/germany-says-its-committed-to-order-of-us-f-35-fighter-jets
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