sovereign state in Central Asia
Quick Glance: Kunal Kamra Defends Controversial Comments
- Kunal Kamra refuses to apologize for his remarks about Eknath Shinde, raising concerns over press freedom in India.
- He asserts that he fears no backlash and is willing to cooperate with authorities.
- Kamra condemns attacks on entertainment venues, stating that such actions attack freedom of expression.
- He questions the fair application of the law regarding vandalism and humorously suggests future performance locations.
Carney will ask Governor General to dissolve Parliament Sunday and call election, sources say
cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-to-call-election-this-sunday-1.7488444
Quick Glance: Carney Plans Parliament Dissolution and Election
- Prime Minister Mark Carney will ask Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament and call for a federal election on Sunday.
- The election campaign is set to begin only a week after Carney took office, with the voting day expected on either April 28 or May 5.
- Polls indicate that the Liberal Party leads with 37.7 percent, closely followed by the Conservatives at 37.4 percent, with the Liberals likely to gain more seats.
- The leaders of the Conservative Party and the NDP commented on their campaign priorities, emphasizing their distinct visions for voters.
You don’t have power to remove Fubara under state of emergency, NBA tells Tinubu: "The removal of elected officials under the pretext of emergency rule is ...
premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/781861-you-dont-have-power-to-remove-fubara-under-state-of-emergency-nba-tells-tinubu.html
Netanyahu says government ‘will decide’ new intel chief, ignoring court freeze: Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu insisted on Friday that "the government of ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20250321-top-israeli-court-freezes-dismissal-of-shin-bet-chief-ronen-bar
Anthony Albanese pledges another $150 off power bills as part of $1.8bn energy package
9news.com.au/national/anthony-albanese-promises-further-power-bill-relief/05094902-6485-4ef7-afa3-ffda07c21cc0
After two strong years, Dutton is suddenly wobbling. But there’s a way back: Peter Dutton’s worst month as opposition leader began with a fundraiser and ended ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/after-two-strong-years-dutton-is-suddenly-wobbling-but-there-s-a-way-back-20250320-p5ll2k.html
Poilievre, Singh call on Carney to publicly disclose assets, possible conflicts: 'There is nothing in the law that prevents him from publishing that information ...
nationalpost.com/news/politics/poilievre-calls-on-carney-to-publicly-disclose-assets
Honour Lee Kuan Yew’s legacy not just in remembrance, but in action: PM Wong: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong sent the message on the 10th anniversary of Mr Lee's ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/honour-lee-kuan-yews-legacy-not-just-in-remembrance-but-in-action-pm-wong
1News Mar 22
Luxon 'really proud' of NZ delegation trip to India: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been on a week-long visit to India at the invitation of his counterpart ...
1news.co.nz/2025/03/23/luxon-really-proud-of-nz-delegation-trip-to-india/
Could the Trump factor save UK PM Keir Starmer's popularity?: Analysis - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was struggling in the polls, then he met Donald Trump.
rnz.co.nz/news/world/545740/could-the-trump-factor-save-uk-pm-keir-starmer-s-popularity
Mark Carney triggers federal election for Canada: Mark Carney has triggered a federal election, with Canadian voters set to head to the polls next month amid a ...
globalnews.ca/news/11094267/canada-election-2025-begins/
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
South Korean court reinstates impeached prime minister as acting president: Judges overturn impeachment of Han Duck-soo in latest twist in saga set off by Yoon ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/24/south-korean-court-reinstates-impeached-prime-minister-as-acting-president
Quick Glance: Constitutional Court Overturns Impeachment of Prime Minister Han
- The Constitutional Court rejected the impeachment motion against Prime Minister Han Duck-soo with a vote of five to three.
- As a result, Han is immediately reinstated as prime minister and acting president.
- The impeachment motion, filed on December 27, 2022, accused Han of involvement in President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration.
- Han contended that the impeachment grounds were invalid and denied any involvement in the martial law decision.
Thousands protest against PM Fico and his pro-Russian policies: Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Slovakia to participate in regular ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/22/thousands-of-slovaks-protest-in-bratislava-against-pm-robert-fico-and-his-russia-friendly-
Kawira Mwangaza: My impeachment is Ruto's only 'finished project' in Meru
nation.africa/kenya/counties/meru/kawira-mwangaza-impeachment-finished-project-4976770
Papua New Guinea shuts down Facebook in test to stop 'pornography, misinformation, hate speech'
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/facebook-shut-down-in-papua-new-guinea-in-test/105092564
'I won't be betrayed again': Ngirici declares 2027 governor bid after fallout with Ruto
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001514519/ngirici-claims-ruto-betrayed-her-after-helping-build-uda-sets-sights-on-2027
CNA Mar 23
GE2025: Edwin Tong aims for 'seamless' integration as Joo Chiat joins East Coast GRC
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ge2025-edwin-tong-east-coast-grc-joo-chiat-5018011
Quick Glance: Edwin Tong Pursues Seamless Integration in East Coast GRC
- Minister Edwin Tong emphasizes the need for a disruption-free integration of the Joo Chiat community into the East Coast GRC.
- He has initiated discussions with volunteers from other areas of East Coast GRC to aid the integration process.
- Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat noted the existing connections and joint activities between the two communities that facilitate integration.
- Tong addressed a controversial video of his interaction with residents, clarifying that the overall impression during his visit was positive.
Khaleej Times 19h
Sri Lanka to host India Prime Minister Modi next month: New Delhi has been concerned about China's growing influence in Sri Lanka, which it considers to be ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/sri-lanka-to-host-india-prime-minister-modi-next-month
Canada's Carney calls snap election, asks for mandate to tackle Trump: OTTAWA (Reuters) -- New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called a snap ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Canada-s-Carney-calls-snap-election-asks-for-mandate-to-tackle-Trump
No Alberta representation in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet : The only cabinet minister west of Winnipeg is Energy and Natural Resources Minister ...
globalnews.ca/news/11083146/no-alberta-representation-in-prime-minister-mark-carneys-new-cabinet/
Quick Glance: New Prime Minister Carney Announces Immediate Policy Changes
- The federal cabinet has promptly ended the consumer carbon price.
- Mark Carney announced that recipients of the carbon price will receive a final payment in April.
- Carney introduced a streamlined cabinet focused on efficiency and rapid policy decisions.
- Opposition leader Poilievre criticized the new cabinet as a mere continuation of the old government, while Singh is willing to give Carney more time to implement worker support measures.
Any deconstruction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent podcast with Lex Fridman, a conversation driven by delusions and powered by platitudes ... Show more
Fasting for Flattery: Lex Fridman's Fawning Podcast with Narendra Modi - The Wire
Fasting for Flattery: Lex Fridman's Fawning Podcast with Narendra Modi - The Wire
A game of political survival: Netanyahu’s personal vendetta against Shin Bet chief
france24.com/en/middle-east/20250318-a-game-of-political-survival-netanyahu-s-personal-vendetta-against-shin-bet-chief
MP Ng Ling Ling: The role is very demanding: SINGAPORE - Ang Mo Kio GRC MP Ng Ling Ling does not know if she will contest the next general election in Jalan Kayu ...
asiaone.com/singapore/mp-ng-ling-ling-role-very-demanding
CNA Mar 23
Commentary: 10 years after Lee Kuan Yew’s death, have Singaporeans abandoned his staunch belief of Singapore’s vulnerability?
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/lee-kuan-yew-10th-death-anniversary-singapore-nation-building-vulnerability-5015516
Situation in Russia’s Belgorod difficult after reports of Ukrainian attack: Govenor
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/03/19/situation-in-russia-s-belgorod-difficult-after-reports-of-ukrainian-attack-govenor
VIDEO: ‘It’s sub-standard’: Governor queries ₦10.8 billion project execution: The governor ordered the contractor to rework the faulty areas immediately.
premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/782857-video-its-sub-standard-governor-queries-₦10-8-billion-project-execution.html
Rivers: ‘This illegality can’t stand,’ Amaechi speaks on Fubara’s suspension: Mr Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/782042-rivers-this-illegality-cant-stand-amaechi-speaks-on-fubaras-suspension.html
Fubara receives ‘special prayer’ in his first public appearance after suspension: Mr Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/783038-fubara-receives-special-prayer-in-his-first-public-appearance-after-suspension.html
Sir Keir Starmer says minister for men 'not the answer' to 'problem with boys' raised in Netflix drama Adolescence
news.sky.com/story/sir-keir-starmer-says-minister-for-men-not-the-answer-to-problem-with-boys-raised-in-netflix-drama-adolescence-13334870
Canada PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump 'wants to break us': OTTAWA (Reuters) -- New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called a snap ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Canada-PM-Carney-calls-snap-election-says-Trump-wants-to-break-us
Israeli PM Netanyahu seeks to remove security chief in power struggle: The Israeli prime minister is trying to have Ronen Bar, head of internal security service ...
9news.com.au/world/benjamin-netanyahu-to-try-to-dismiss-shin-bet-head-in-power-struggle/4d8621cf-b0d7-4852-8d5a-8f415127feac
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Plans to Dismiss Shin Bet Chief
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to remove Ronen Bar as head of the Shin Bet domestic security agency and is seeking cabinet approval this week.
- This decision comes as the agency investigates two of Netanyahu's advisers for alleged payments from Qatar, raising concerns about politicizing the organization.
- Bar criticized Netanyahu's expectation of personal loyalty as a violation of public interest and agency values.
- Although the attorney general advised Netanyahu against firing Bar, the cabinet may disregard this objection, potentially leading to a court challenge.
INTERVIEW: Fubara is stable, there’s high military presence in Rivers Government House – Official
premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/782003-interview-fubara-is-stable-theres-high-military-presence-in-rivers-government-house-official.html
Thousands of Israelis protest Shin Bet chief’s dismissal, for captives: PM Netanyahu and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar have been at loggerheads over failure to prevent ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/22/thousands-of-israelis-protest-shin-bet-chiefs-dismissal-for-captives
False narrative created over 2002 Gujarat riots, courts found us innocent: PM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses false narrative surrounding 2002 Gujarat ...
thehindu.com/news/national/false-narrative-created-over-2002-gujarat-riots-courts-found-us-innocent-pm/article69337570.ece
Luxon’s epic unpopularity in one chart: Compared to the first terms of Helen Clark, John Key and Jacinda Ardern, new depths are being plumbed.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/17-03-2025/luxons-epic-unpopularity-in-one-chart
Trump nominates Federal Reserve Governor Bowman as vice chair for supervision: U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman to ...
reuters.com/world/us/trump-nominates-federal-reserve-governor-bowman-vice-chair-supervision-2025-03-17/
Russian drones hit civilian targets in Ukraine’s Odesa, injure three, governor says
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/03/21/russian-drones-hit-civilian-targets-in-odesa-cause-injuries-officials-say
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.
Manila Bulletin Mar 21
LOOK: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspects the ongoing construction of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Governor’s Drive Interchange ... Show more
Marcos brings gov't services to Cavite; inspects CALAX construction
Marcos brings gov't services to Cavite; inspects CALAX construction
Iddo Netanyahu attacks 'leftist' state institutions, calls Oct. 7 a turning point in Israel
jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-847122
Rivers Crises: I’ll not stop lawmakers from impeaching Fubara – Wike: The Rivers assembly has just served the governor with a notice of allegation of gross ...
premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/781511-rivers-crises-ill-not-stop-lawmakers-from-impeaching-fubara-wike.html
‘Tinubu declared Martial Law in Rivers, not state of emergency’ – Kenneth Okonkwo
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/782850-tinubu-declared-martial-law-in-rivers-not-state-of-emergency-kenneth-okonkwo.html
Rivers state crisis: President Bola Tinubu declares state of emergency : Bola Tinubu's move, which some have questioned, follows a political crisis and an oil ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cdjypjlx4nko
Politicians should not have power to cancel Australian citizenship: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s citizenship thought bubble stokes the politics of division.
smh.com.au/politics/federal/politicians-should-not-have-power-to-cancel-australian-citizenship-20250318-p5lkdf.html
Russian forces launched a mass drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa late on March 20, injuring three people and damaging a high-rise apartment ... Show more
Yitzhak Goldknopf filmed dancing to anti-Zionist Neturei Karta anthem, sparks outrage
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-847309
Nigerian senator rejects state of emergency in Rivers: Mr Dickson said he opposed the declaration of a state of emergency, particularly when the governor and his ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/781942-nigerian-senator-rejects-state-of-emergency-in-rivers.html
PM's response: Politics behind bullying claim: PRIME Minister Stuart Young yesterday sought to put the issue of his alleged bullying of another schoolboy at St ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/pms-response-politics-behind-bullying-claim/article_00169af1-e109-4b30-926e-d07a7542f47b.html
Israel Police uses water cannons at point-blank range on anti-Netanyahu protesters in Jerusalem
haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-03-20/ty-article/.premium/police-use-water-cannons-at-point-blank-range-on-anti-govt-protesters-in-jerusalem/00000195-b3e8-debb-a5b5-b3fbd97a0000
Carney announces trade war relief, pledges to expedite megaprojects: The aid package includes waiving the one-week waiting period before collecting employment ...
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-carney-announces-trade-war-relief-pledges-to-expedite-infrastructure/
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Thousands join mass protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu government, demanding hostage deal
haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-03-19/ty-article/.premium/thousands-protest-in-jerusalem-against-netanyahus-decision-to-fire-shin-bet-head/00000195-adba-d5cd-a9dd-bdfbb4010000
‘There will be no civil war,’ Netanyahu tweets; insists gov’t decides who heads the Shin Bet
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-march-21-2025/
Russia launched a massive drone strike against the city of Odesa overnight on March 21.
The attack injured three people, including a minor ... Show more
The Young move: Twenty-four hours after his appointment by virtue of Section 76(1)(a) of the Constitution to replace former prime minister Dr Keith Rowley ...
trinidadexpress.com/opinion/columnists/the-young-move/article_c40bad6f-b285-4ebb-9f89-c5a9b465136c.html
Russia accuses an 'unfriendly state' of planning the 2024 Moscow concert hall assault
apnews.com/article/russia-moscow-concert-hall-attack-49e48d2a277bbb029181bf9c061bdc47
PNM leaps ahead: When the history of politics in Trinidad and Tobago is written, those who are shaping our future and those who are making our history will be ...
trinidadexpress.com/opinion/columnists/pnm-leaps-ahead/article_6630bfe8-2b59-4252-a409-9d75e89c12cc.html
Netanyahu’s English saves his coalition: Haredi rabbis drop draft ultimatum after private call
jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-847292
Iceland's minister for children quits after admitting she had a baby with a teenager 30 years ago
apnews.com/article/iceland-minister-resigns-teenager-affair-6a777ac58f3c074b9f13239e6a2dca40
Health, energy bill relief in federal budget: People struggling with power bills and the cost of medicines should be the biggest winners from Tuesday’s federal ...
news.com.au/finance/economy/federal-budget/health-and-energy-bills-to-be-eased-by-federal-budget-2025/news-story/67f3167ad296b9d4cb8d7805d4ccb6f8
Manila Bulletin Mar 21
Marcos brings gov't services to Cavite; inspects CALAX construction
mb.com.ph/2025/3/11/govt-services-cavite-calax-construction
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