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U.S. will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress 'within a matter of days,' Rubio says
cnbc.com/2025/04/18/us-will-abandon-ukraine-peace-push-if-no-progress-within-a-matter-of-days-rubio-says.html
Key Facts: US Threatens to Abandon Ukraine Peace Efforts
5h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The United States will abandon its peace negotiations with Russia and Ukraine if no progress is made in the coming days.
- Trump and Rubio emphasized the urgency of finding a solution quickly, as Washington's patience is running thin.
- While diplomatic talks in Paris received positive feedback, both the U.S. and Ukraine are showing signs of frustration over the negotiations.
- The next round of talks is scheduled for London, with Ukraine prepared to accept a comprehensive ceasefire.
We're not going to continue with this endeavour for weeks and months on end.— Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated this after meeting with European and Ukrainian leaders in Paris.
VHP and Bajrang Dal hold protest in Hyderabad against West Bengal govt. over violence#VHP , #Bajrangdal #Hyderabad #Murshidabad #WestBengal #TMC
Bengal govt must stop attacks on Hindus over Waqf Act protests: VHP: VHP urges West Bengal to stop attacks on Hindus, criticizes TMC Ministers ...
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VHP’s Alok Kumar demands Presidential rule in West Bengal amid disturbing Law and Order in State #AlokKumar #PresidentRule #MamataBanerjee #VHP #BSF #NIA #WestBengalPolitics
The Indian right-wing Hindu organisation Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) honoured and celebrated Mahendra Hembram after his release from jail for the 1999 ... Show more
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces committee on state autonomy: The BJP also opposed the resolution brought by TN CM MK Stalin for setting up the high-level ...
wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-cm-mk-stalin-announces-committee-on-state-autonomy-8966201
Hungary's Two-tailed Dog Party protests against Assembly Act amendment: The Hungarian Two-tailed Dog Party held the largest demonstration ever against the ...
euronews.com/2025/04/12/hungarian-two-tailed-dog-party-stages-largest-protest-to-date-against-amendment-of-assembl
Machakos residents petition to impeach Governor Wavinya amid power wrangles: Three Machakos residents have filed a petition before the MCAs for the removal of ...
standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001516033/machakos-residents-petition-to-impeach-governor-wavinya-amid-power-wrangles
Senate wants Governor Nyaribo to explain split in County Assembly: The factions emerged following failed impeachment of Governor Nyaribo in September last year.
standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001515728/senate-wants-governor-nyaribo-to-explain-split-in-county-assembly
Crisis rages in Nyamira Assembly as Senate fails to broker truce: Two groups have been holding parallel sittings each claiming to be the legitimate body running ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001515935/crisis-rages-in-nyamira-assembly-as-senate-fails-to-broker-truce
Nyamira County Assembly's Enock Okero, who claims to be the legitimate Speaker of the Assembly, when he appeared before the Devolution and Intergovernmental ... Show more
Keep off Machakos politics, Wavinya Ndeti tells Alfred Mutua in heated clashKeep off Machakos politics, Wavinya Ndeti tells Alfred Mutua in heated clash - The Standard
APC now majority in Edo assembly, while PDP still occupies speaker, deputy position
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Yoon Suk Yeol removed as South Korea's president over short-lived martial law: South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously removed Yoon Suk Yeol as ...
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/south-koreas-constitutional-court-is-set-to-rule-on-the-impeachment-of-yoo/
South Korea’s President Will Learn His Fate on Friday: The Constitutional Court will announce on Friday whether Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached in December for ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/31/world/asia/south-korea-yoon-impeach-court.html
Key Facts: Constitutional Court to Rule on Yoon's Impeachment April 4
Apr 01 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- South Korea's Constitutional Court will announce its decision on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment on April 4.
- Yoon was impeached on December 14 for declaring martial law without legal justification.
- Public opinion indicates a majority support for Yoon's removal, with 60% of respondents favoring ousting him in a recent poll.
- If removed, a new presidential election must occur within 60 days.
"Social conflict will become stronger whatever the decision is."— Kweon Seong-dong, the floor leader of the People Power Party, commented on the expected ruling of the Constitutional Court regarding President Yoon's impeachment.
The demand by Hindutva groups to remove the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Sambhaji Nagar, located in the Marathwada region ... Show more
Vehicles Torched, Violence Reported, Nagpur Tense After Communal Call Over Aurangzeb's Tomb - The Wire
Vehicles Torched, Violence Reported, Nagpur Tense After Communal Call Over Aurangzeb's Tomb - The Wire
Key Facts: Violence Erupts in Nagpur Over Aurangzeb's Tomb Dispute
Mar 18 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehindu.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehindu.com
- Violence in Nagpur escalated over demands to demolish Aurangzeb's tomb, triggered by rumors of a holy book burning.
- More than 50 individuals were detained, and five FIRs were registered as police used tear gas and batons to disperse crowds.
- The Maharashtra government faces pressure to take action against unruly elements, while tensions remain high in affected areas.
- A curfew has been imposed in several neighborhoods to prevent further violence and ensure public safety.
Gov’t mum on Rubio critique of Heroes Highway: Government has so far issued no response to comments made by United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio during ...
stabroeknews.com/2025/03/30/news/guyana/govt-mum-on-rubio-critique-of-heroes-highway/
Ex-Rivers HoS accuses Fubara of bombing state assembly complex: Mr Fubara has refuted the allegations describing them as “laughable.”
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Nakuru Deputy Governor David Kones now says that Governor Susan Kihika left the instruments of power to him before she proceeded on leave.'I am fully in charge', DG Kones says over Kihika's absence - The Standard
18 BJP MLAs suspended from Karnataka assembly for 6 months for 'disrespecting' Speaker
deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/karnataka/18-bjp-mlas-suspended-from-karnataka-assembly-for-6-months-for-disrespecting-speaker-1868217
Over 50,000 people call for ban on YouTubers' cyberbullying of celebrities : Journalist-turned-YouTuber Lee Jin-ho, who has come under fire over claims that ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/281_394162.html
Key Facts: Petition Calls for Law Against Celebrity Cyberbullying
Mar 14 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: koreatimes.co.kr
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: koreatimes.co.kr
- Over 50,000 citizens in South Korea have submitted an online petition urging the National Assembly to enact a law against YouTubers' cyberbullying of celebrities.
- The petition was initiated following the death of actress Kim Sae-ron, who faced relentless harassment from YouTubers.
- The text of the petition highlights that many celebrities have left the industry or even committed suicide due to the psychological pressure from such activities.
- The petition specifically targets the YouTube channel @Behind_Master, run by a former entertainment reporter who has released multiple videos about Kim.
Sole Muslim MLA in Gujarat seeks speaker’s protection from ‘insulting’ references to him
scroll.in/latest/1080634/sole-muslim-mla-in-gujarat-seeks-speakers-protection-from-insulting-references-to-him
France assures of continued support for civil society here: France has underscored the importance of civil society and says that it will continue to support it ...
stabroeknews.com/2025/03/23/news/guyana/france-assures-of-continued-support-for-civil-society-here/
The conspicuous absence of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika in the county for the past five months has raised eyebrows, once again.Missing governor keeps Nakuru on unending edge - The Standard
Fubara ‘insulting’ Rivers assembly with ‘useless’ letters, says Wike: “You want to play to the gallery which is rubbish. All these letters are useless ...
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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 ...
premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/782390-fubara-counters-tinubus-accusations-blames-wike-for-attacks-on-oil-pipelines.html
Blockbuster movie 'Chhava' brought the history of Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj to the fore and ignited public anger against Mughal ruler Aurangzeb ... Show more
Assembly passes bill compelling sheriffs to detain undocumented immigrants who commit crimes
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2025/03/18/wisconsin-assembly-passes-bill-requiring-sheriffs-to-work-with-ice/82492679007/
Rivers Crises: Court reserves ruling on suit seeking sack of pro-Wike lawmakers: Messrs Wike and Fubara have been locked in a protracted fight over the control ...
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t.me Mar 10
Budget ultimatum: Pro-Wike lawmakers give condition to meet Fubara: The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly, on Sunday, asked Governor Siminalayi ...
punchng.com/budget-ultimatum-pro-wike-lawmakers-give-condition-to-meet-fubara/
t.me Mar 13
Rivers assembly asks DSS to probe CJ over age falsification: The Rivers State House of Assembly has asked the Department of State Services to investigate the ...
punchng.com/just-in-rivers-assembly-asks-dss-to-probe-cj-over-age-falsification/
Muslim MLAs will be thrown out of Bengal Assembly once BJP gains power, says Suvendu Adhikari
scroll.in/latest/1080233/muslim-mlas-will-be-thrown-out-of-bengal-assembly-once-bjp-gains-power-says-suvendu-adhikari
Crisis: Again, Lagos lawmakers debunk alleged defection plan: “The leadership of our party is fully engaged, and any outstanding issues will be resolved amicably ...
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t.me Mar 11
Impeachment threat: Fubara vows to fight on as PDP warns Wike’s men: The Peoples Democratic Party and the Rivers State Government on Monday kicked against the ...
punchng.com/impeachment-threat-fubara-vows-to-fight-on-as-pdp-warns-wikes-men/
Suriname's Albert Ramdin elected OAS's first Caribbean secretary general: The Organization of American States on Monday elected Surinamese Foreign Minister ...
reuters.com/world/americas/surinames-albert-ramdin-elected-oas-first-caribbean-secretary-general-2025-03-10/
UN adopts resolution demanding Russia immediately withdraw troops from Ukraine: World news: The resolution, which won 93 votes in favour and 18 against with 65 ...
wionews.com/world/un-adopts-a-resolution-from-ukraine-and-european-countries-demanding-that-russia-immediately-withdraw-its-forces-8753441
South Korea's Martial Law: How the President's Plan Came Together and Fell Apart: Yoon Suk Yeol came close to disabling Parliament with a few hundred troops ...
nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/10/world/asia/south-korea-martial-law-president-yoon.html
Rivers assembly insists election commission’s chairperson must appear before it: An official said the assembly had taken “legislative notice” of Governor ...
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WATCH | UP MLA spits pan masala inside assembly building, speaker comes to get it cleaned
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2025 Budget: ‘We are yet to receive your letter,’ Rivers govt tells lawmakers: The Secretary to the State Government said they are yet to receive the letter from ...
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EDITORIAL: Lagos Speakership Tussle: Allowing democracy to prevail: We strongly suspect the voice of Jacob and the hand of Esau in this high-stakes political ...
premiumtimesng.com/opinion/editorial/778044-editorial-lagos-speakership-tussle-allowing-democracy-to-prevail.html
Guyana Chronicle Mar 05
Berbice ‘hit and run’ claims life of nine-month-old baby girl - Guyana Chronicle: POLICE in Berbice are searching for Avinesh Naidoo of Corriverton ...
guyanachronicle.com/2025/03/05/berbice-hit-and-run-claims-life-of-nine-month-old-baby-girl/
Stormont backs long-awaited programme for government: Stormont has voted through the Executive's long-awaited programme for government.
rte.ie/news/ulster/2025/0303/1500007-stormont/
Lagos Speakership: Meranda speaks, says Obasa’s actions ‘show of shame’: “We are still committed to our leadership and we are still committed to serving the ...
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LISTEN | Sassa admits security risk in R33.6bn system after first-year students expose flaws
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-02-26-listen-sassa-admits-security-risk-in-r336bn-system-after-first-year-students-exposed-flaws/
Enugu moves to regulate fees payable to rent agents, lawyers: The proposed legislation, if passed into law, will alter certain provisions of the existing ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/776940-enugu-moves-to-regulate-fees-payable-to-rent-agents-lawyers.html
Days after joining APC, Kaduna politician Hunkuyi gets federal appointment: Mr Hunkuyi was the senator for the Kaduna North district between 2015 and 2019.
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/775706-days-after-joining-apc-kaduna-politician-hunkuyi-gets-federal-appointment.html
In Suriname, a shadowy hunt for traffickers selling jaguar parts to China
washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/23/suriname-jaguar-trafficking-dhs-investigations/
How a Tax ‘Fraudster’ Tricked Tiësto, Afrojack Out of Millions: Tiësto and Afrojack's former tax adviser pleaded guilty to tax fraud, lifting the veil on ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/tiesto-afrojack-adviser-tax-fraud-crime-1235268440/
SSS threatens to sue AIT, Channels over Lagos Assembly invasion report: The security agency stated that failure to retract the report and publish an apology ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/775321-sss-threatens-to-sue-ait-channels-over-lagos-assembly-invasion-report.html
Map at Paramaribo business conference incorrectly showed New River Triangle as part of Suriname - Stabroek News
stabroeknews.com/2025/02/08/news/guyana/map-at-paramaribo-business-conference-incorrectly-showed-new-river-triangle-as-part-of-suriname/
EC must explain how Maharashtra has more registered voters than adult population: Rahul Gandhi
scroll.in/latest/1078892/ec-must-explain-how-maharashtra-has-more-registered-voters-than-adult-population-rahul-gandhi
California Legislature Approves $50 Million to Fight Trump Administration in Court
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t.me Feb 12
Key Facts: 2Baba's Mother Calls for Son's Release
Feb 14 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: premiumtimesng.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: premiumtimesng.com
- Rose Idibia, mother of Nigerian music star 2Baba, responded to her son's engagement to Natasha Osawaru during his divorce proceedings.
- In a video, she claimed 2Baba was under a spell and urged Osawaru to let him go.
- The engagement occurred just 17 days after his split from Annie Macaulay, generating widespread reactions on social media.
- 2Baba confirmed his marriage to Osawaru on Instagram, intensifying speculation about their relationship.
Supreme Court dismisses Fubara’s suit against 27 pro-Wike Rivers lawmakers: The Supreme Court struck out the suit and awarded N4 million in costs against Mr ...
premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/773299-supreme-court-dismisses-fubaras-suit-against-27-pro-wike-rivers-lawmakers.html
businesstech.co.za Feb 06
Ramaphosa doubles down on big grant changes in South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again highlighted the ambition to turn the SRD grant into a ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/810733/ramaphosa-doubles-down-on-big-grant-changes-in-south-africa/
Jairzinho Rozenstruik Blames Paint Fumes for Loss and UFC Release: Jairzinho Rozenstruik suffered another loss at UFC Saudi Arabia, which he blamed on paint ...
newsweek.com/sports/mma/jairzinho-rozenstruik-blames-paint-fumes-loss-ufc-release-2027440
CNA Feb 01
Ong Ye Kung on not joining the opposition, his language struggle and more, on The Assembly
channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/ong-ye-kung-assembly-not-joining-opposition-language-struggles-4908401
Buenos Aires Herald Feb 01
‘Make Argentina Gay Again’: Argentines hold anti-fascist pride march: The queer community’s call to march against Javier Milei’s Davos speech received ...
buenosairesherald.com/human-rights/argentines-hold-anti-fascist-pride-march-at-home-and-abroad
Judgment on SRD grant means more will benefit, organisations say: The judgment which declared some regulations governing the social relief of distress grant ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-01-24-judgment-on-srd-grant-means-more-will-benefit-organisations-say/
Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association condemns withdrawal of CJ Martha Koome’s security, says she was unaware of NPS’s decision; at least 23 judicial ... Show more
CNA Jan 27
Mediacorp DJ Joakim Gomez reflects on Singapore Idol past, is at peace with being known as 'failed singer' from the show
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/joakim-gomez-singapore-idol-past-cna-assembly-459151
South Korea’s President Yoon Is Indicted: President Yoon Suk Yeol will stand trial along with his former defense minister and others who participated in his ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/26/world/asia/south-korea-yoon-indicted-martial-law.html
Key Facts: Indictment of President Yoon for Insurrection
Jan 26 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted for insurrection following his brief imposition of martial law on December 3.
- Yoon's lawyers criticized the indictment as the 'worst choice' by prosecutors, while the opposition welcomed it as the start of punishment.
- This unprecedented charge against a South Korean president could lead to years in prison if Yoon is convicted.
- Alongside the criminal proceedings, the Constitutional Court will decide whether to remove Yoon from office or restore his presidential powers.