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New Zealand PM Ardern to resign ahead of election this year: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Thursday morning that she will step down ...
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'I no longer have enough in the tank': Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime minister
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Grant Robertson won't seek leadership: A caucus vote will take place on Sunday to decide on a new party leader - and new Prime Minister after Jacinda ...
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New Zealand PM Ardern to resign ahead of election this year: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Thursday morning that she will step down ...
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New Zealand's Ardern to leave office, sets October election: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Thursday she is stepping down as New Zealand's leader and will ...
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'I no longer have enough in the tank': Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime minister
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-01-18/new-zealand-prime-minister-jacinda-ardern-says-shell-leave-office
Grant Robertson won't seek leadership: A caucus vote will take place on Sunday to decide on a new party leader - and new Prime Minister after Jacinda ...
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New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern to step down as PM, sets October election: Ardern announced that New Zealand's next general elections would be held on October ...
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What Jacinda Ardern tells us about women in politics: WHEN it comes to political legacy, the end of a premiership is as important as the tenure.
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New Zealand’s Ardern to leave office, sets October election: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called New Zealand’s next general elections for Oct. 14
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YOURSAY | Time and patience running out for Anwar: ‘We do not expect instant results but integrity and fairness.’
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In pictures: India votes in the world's biggest election: Tens of millions of Indians have voted on the first day of a general election that end on 1 June.
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Watch: David Seymour announces early childhood education centre changes: ACT's leader read to kids while sitting next to a book about Jacinda Ardern ...
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News outlets push Biden, Trump to publicly agree to debates: A coalition of media outlets published a statement Sunday urging President Biden and former ...
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Quick Glance: News Organizations Encourage Biden and Trump to Commit to Debates
- Twelve news organizations called on presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump to commit to debates, emphasizing their significance since 1976 in every campaign.
- Highlighting the importance of debates, the organizations urged the candidates to discuss their visions for the nation's future before the American people.
- While Trump is willing to debate his rival, Biden has not yet committed to further debates, and formal invitations have not been issued yet.
- The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.
Top Trump surrogates and VP contenders hit airwaves in defense of former president on trial
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Jacinda Ardern slashed negative gearing in NZ. The new government has brought it back
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Jacob Zuma wins court battle to stand in South Africa's election: South Africa's ex-president wins an appeal against his earlier disqualification by the ...
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Quick Glance: The Unstoppable Impunities of Jacob Zuma
- Former President Jacob Zuma secures a significant victory for his MK party, confirming his candidacy.
- The MK party leverages court cases for nationwide publicity, establishing a strong presence in voters' minds.
- Zuma, amidst surviving various scandals, aims for a political comeback with support from the ANC government.
- The ANC's actions have facilitated Zuma's resurgence, inadvertently creating a formidable opposition in the process.
What’s going on with Jacinda Ardern and the Christchurch Call?: David Seymour called Ardern’s anti-extremism initiative 'ineffectual grandstanding' ...
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Trump campaign calls for earlier and more presidential debates | CNN Politics: Former President Donald Trump’s campaign sent a letter Thursday to the Commission ...
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Philippines, New Zealand to Boost Trade, Maritime Security Ties: The Philippines and New Zealand are working on agreements on military visits and logistics ...
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Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Here’s where women voters stand in the Biden-Trump rematch: Women voters are set to play a pivotal role in November’s general election as both parties court the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4577139-joe-biden-donald-trump-women-female-voters-gen-z-college-educated-black-women/
Atiku, Wike attend PDP national caucus meeting in Abuja: It is not clear if the duo greeted each other, but former Vice-President Sambo was seated in between ...
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Special counsel urges Supreme Court to reject Trump’s immunity claim: A president’s “constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed does ...
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Quick Glance: Jack Smith Urges Supreme Court to Reject Trump's Immunity Claim
- Special counsel Jack Smith pushed the Supreme Court in a court filing ahead of the April 25 arguments to reject former President Donald Trump's stance that he should be given absolute immunity in the federal election interference case.
- Outlined in the 66-page filing were a series of arguments by Smith and his team against Trump's assertion that a president is shielded from criminal prosecution.
- Prosecutors contended that there are no presidential authorities that would grant Trump immunity in this instance, and historical evidence discredits Trump's assertions.
- Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Smith in 2022 to probe Trump's alleged involvement in disputing the 2020 presidential election results. The Supreme Court is scheduled to conduct oral arguments on Trump's immunity argument on April 25.
Biden hauls in $90 million in March as campaign embarks on general election blitz
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Quick Glance: Trump campaign expects $50 million haul at fundraiser
- Former President Trump is expected to rake in approximately $50 million at a fundraising event in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday night, under the leadership of hedge fund billionaire John Paulson. This amount would double what three Democratic presidents recently raised for President Biden’s reelection campaign war chest.
- The expected sum would double the amount raised by Biden's campaign at a fundraiser in New York City last week.
- The event will help support Trump's campaign, the Republican National Committee (RNC), his Save America PAC, and state GOP parties under their joint fundraising agreement.
- Trump and the RNC announced that they raised more than $65.6 million last month and entered April with over $91.3 million in cash. The Biden campaign's fundraising arm was also active in March, revealing a $90 million haul for the month and starting the second quarter with $192 million in cash on hand.
Sunak insists he can rescue youth vote as just 14% of 18-25s plan to vote Tory: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted he can win over more young people ahead ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/pm-insists-he-can-rescue-youth-vote-as-just-14-of-18-25s-plan-to-vote-tory
The Turkish opposition’s stunning turnround: President Erdoğan must resist returning to populist policies, and stifling his competitors
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Quick Glance: The Turkish opposition’s remarkable transformation
- President Erdoğan should avoid reverting to populist policies and suppressing his competitors.
- In a remarkable shift in its fate, the opposition Republican People’s party (CHP) secured 38 percent of the national votes, while support for the AKP dropped to 35 percent.
- The outcomes of the local elections have demonstrated that millions of Turks still believe in the power of the ballot box and are willing to utilize it to express their dissatisfaction with the president and his AKP's governance.
- It is crucial for Erdoğan to maintain the economic course and resist any temptation to return to his detrimental past policies. This would have dire consequences for Turkey. Additionally, there should be no endeavor to utilize state tools to undermine the opposition's achievements.
Operatives must pay up to $1.25 million for robocall scheme to suppress Black votes
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/09/settlement-new-york-robocalls-black-voters/
Quick Glance: Operatives to Pay Up to $1.25M for Robocall Scheme Suppressing Black Votes
- Two right-wing political operatives must pay up to $1.25 million in fines after being found liable for a robocall campaign targeting Black New Yorkers in the 2020 election.
- The messages included false warnings that mail-in voting would lead to personal information being shared with police departments and credit card companies.
- Under a settlement, Wohl and Burkman must pay a $1 million judgment to the NY attorney general’s office, the NCBCP, and the harmed plaintiffs.
- Wohl and Burkman have faced charges in other states for similar robocall schemes targeting Black voters in 2020.
Who is Ekrem Imamoglu, the Turkish mayor who could challenge Erdogan: Newly re-elected Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has emerged as the main challenger to ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/imamoglu-turkish-mayor-following-erdogans-footsteps-2024-03-31/
Quick Glance: Surprising Victory for the Opposition in Turkey's Local Elections
- The Republican People's Party achieved significant success in Sunday's vote by expanding its presence in key cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir, and capturing strongholds of the AKP in the Black Sea region and Anatolia.
- The historic victory was unequivocal. Just under a year after the reappointment of Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party to lead the country, the presidential majority suffered a painful defeat in the municipal elections on March 31.
- The CHP movement has emerged as the leading political force in the country, surpassing the AKP by nearly two points with 37.5% of the vote. This achievement is particularly impressive as the CHP had struggled to surpass 25% for the past two decades.
- Expanding its successes to other regions, the CHP managed to overthrow power centers in the Black Sea region and central Anatolia. Even in the town of Adiyaman, long governed by the AKP and heavily impacted by the 2023 earthquake, the CHP candidate took a significant lead in the polls.
7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election: How Joe Biden and Donald Trump differ on the issues, like abortion, foreign policy, immigration, taxes ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Republicans hold slight enthusiasm edge ahead of 2024 election: Gallup: Republicans are slightly more enthusiastic ahead of November’s general election ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4573974-republicans-enthusiasm-edge-ahead-of-2024-election-gallup/
Trump, Johnson Announce Redundant Proof of Citizenship Bill to Vote: Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) have endorsed a bill that would ban ...
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Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
Labour forecast to win landslide of over 400 seats, with YouGov poll predicting Tory wipeout at election
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Why US Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor is facing calls to retire: With Joe Biden and Democrats facing a tough election, the US bench’s oldest liberal is at ...
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Luxon puts his money where his mouth is with Southeast Asia visit: The PM travels to Southeast Asia to bed-in relationships ahead of hard work to enhance trade ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/14/luxon-puts-his-money-where-his-mouth-is-with-southeast-asia-visit/
Here’s what to know about Trump’s fundraiser Saturday: Former President Trump will hold a fundraiser on Saturday with expectations of raising $33 million as he ...
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Trump edges Biden by 1 point in new national poll: Former President Trump edged out President Biden in a new national poll by 1 point. The Emerson College survey ...
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Beating Back Populists at the Grassroots | by Sławomir Sierakowski - Project Syndicate
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Biden is building a behemoth of a campaign. Trump at this point seems to be playing catch-up.
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-building-behemoth-campaign-trump-point-seems-playing-catch-rcna145903
Joe Biden Gets Good News From America's Most Accurate Pollster: The president continued to close the polling gap against Trump with months still to go before the ...
newsweek.com/joe-biden-gets-good-news-americas-most-accurate-pollster-1890082
Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
- The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.
- March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.
- Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.
- Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
Fact checking Trump's claims about 'election integrity': Trump has continued to falsely claim he won the 2020 election in several states.
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Biden may have trouble getting on Ohio’s general election ballot, state’s top election official warns
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Quick Glance: New Challenge Emerges for Biden in Ohio
- There is a possibility that President Joe Biden may encounter issues accessing general election ballots in Ohio due to a potential conflict in state law.
- According to a letter in Newsweek's possession, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's legal advisor is seeking clarification on an evident conflict in Ohio law between the nominating process of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the deadline for the state to certify the party's presidential candidate.
- A deadline for a resolution has been set, with a request for 'immediate attention to the matter'. It was noted that either the Democratic National Committee must reschedule its nominating convention or the Ohio General Assembly must establish an exception to this legal requirement by May 9, 2024.
- Despite Trump's current lead in Ohio, several polls suggest that Biden's chances of reelection in November have improved, with two reputable polling aggregates indicating he is tied with or ahead of Trump.
Singapore, New Zealand to work together to secure supply chains under new partnership pillar
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Vows to serve ‘till the end of my days’: After representing the people of Siparia for nearly three decades, Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she is ...
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Tories are finished at next UK general election, says Humza Yousaf: The First Minister said the Conservatives have 'heaped misery on households right across ...
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Trump team shows growing pains in pivot to general election: Many of the Trump team's hiccups have revolved around his takeover of the Republican National ...
axios.com/2024/04/06/trump-campaign-rnc-2024-election
RFK Jr. suggests Biden is ‘much worse threat to democracy’ than Trump, citing social media case
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Simon Harris stands by claim that FG-led government will build 250,000 homes by 2030
independent.ie/irish-news/simon-harris-stands-by-claim-that-fg-led-government-will-build-250000-homes-by-2030/a270314816.html
Trump rails against ‘border bloodbath’ as Democrats bash him on abortion: Trump said he’ll make more comments on abortion “next week.”
politico.com/news/2024/04/02/trump-border-bloodbath-michigan-abortion-00150200
Ciara Phelan to leave journalism to become assistant government press secretary: Popular journalist leaving Irish Examiner less than a year before general ...
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Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan's president would flee war: Taiwan's outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen plans to flee in a U.S. plane if war erupts ...
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Twenty Lancashire councillors quit Labour in leadership protest: They have claimed the national Labour Party wants to control who stands where and when.
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Reform UK apologises for sacking dead York general election candidate for 'inactivity'
itv.com/news/calendar/2024-04-11/reform-uk-sorry-for-sacking-dead-election-candidate-for-inactivity
The former Trump aides who would rather not see him on the ballot: A striking number of Donald Trump’s former aides refused to endorse his 2024 bid and in some ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/02/trump-aides-wont-vote-for-him/
Humza Yousaf celebrates 90 years of SNP with ‘confident’ election message: The SNP leader and Scotland’s First Minister campaigned in Prestwick ...
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Gallego posts $7.5 million haul in Arizona Senate race: Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) raised $7.5 million for his Arizona Senate bid during the first three months ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4569405-gallego-fundraising-arizona-senate/
Conservatives' loss of support among young people is 'ticking time bomb' for party
itv.com/news/2024-04-16/conservatives-loss-of-support-among-young-people-is-ticking-time-bomb
Türkiye’s democratic strength evident in local election outcome: The disinformation spread by Western media that Turkish elections are unfair has unravelled as ...
trtworld.com/turkiye/turkiyes-democratic-strength-evident-in-local-election-outcome-17597680
Republicans close party affiliation gap with Democrats: Survey: Republicans have narrowed the party affiliation gap with Democrats, closing on an advantage ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4583685-republicans-close-party-affiliation-gap-with-democrats-survey/
Here’s where the Biden-Trump polls stand in 7 swing states: The battle between President Biden and former President Trump is ramping up with the general election ...
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South Africa’s election body asks top court to resolve Zuma candidacy: Former President Jacob Zuma hopes to run for office for the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/12/south-africas-election-body-asks-top-court-to-resolve-zuma-candidacy
PM Lee to become senior minister, no major changes to Cabinet until after next GE: DPM Wong | The Straits Times
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pm-lee-to-become-senior-minister-no-major-changes-to-cabinet-until-after-next-ge-dpm-wong
Politics latest: Sturgeon enjoys PM's confusion as fashion police go after his shoes
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Biden and Trump still facing protest votes in primary: Will it matter in November?
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Quick Glance: RNC Launches 'Biden Bloodbath' Website
- The Republican National Committee launched a website aimed at criticizing President Biden's border policies.
- BidenBloodbath.com provides a timeline of the 'border crisis,' attributing it to Biden's policies and offering 'real-time messaging' to activists.
- The website also tries to link allegations of crimes committed by individuals who entered battleground states illegally with various data points on fentanyl deaths.
- While the immigration discourse may fuel distrust, generalizations about immigrants committing violent crimes are often false.
Mexican President Lopez Obrador responds to mayoral candidate’s slaying: The death of Bertha Gisela Gaytán has renewed concern over violence in the lead-up to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/2/mexican-president-lopez-obrador-responds-to-mayoral-candidates-slaying
Sunak vows to end 'sick note culture' as UK election looms: LONDON: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled planned welfare reforms Friday to end Britain's "sick ...
deccanchronicle.com/world/europe/sunak-vows-to-end-sick-note-culture-as-uk-election-looms-890286
Peter Murrell’s re-arrest has plunged the SNP into crisis: There is what can only be described as a mood of despair in SNP circles after the re-arrest of former ...
spectator.co.uk/article/peter-murrells-re-arrest-has-plunged-the-snp-into-crisis/
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Explore our prediction model for Britain’s looming election: The scale of the task facing Rishi Sunak is clear
economist.com/britain/2024/04/15/explore-our-prediction-model-for-britains-looming-election
Arvind Kejriwal’s imprisonment is a stain on India’s democracy: He is the first sitting chief minister in the country’s history to be arrested
economist.com/asia/2024/03/27/arvind-kejriwals-imprisonment-is-a-stain-on-indias-democracy
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Sunak hopes of pre-election interest rate cuts frustrated by inflation slow puncture
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/17/sunak-hopes-of-pre-election-interest-rate-cuts-frustrated-by-inflation-slow-puncture
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
What the Mark Menzies scandal means for the Tories: Tory MP Mark Menzies has lost the whip following revelations that he had misused campaign funds
spectator.co.uk/article/what-the-mark-menzies-scandal-means-for-the-tories/
Croatia's ruling Democratic Union wins general elections: Ruling central-right Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) party wins 60 seats, opposition coalition led by ...
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Quick Glance: Croatians Choose Between PM Plenkovic and President Milanovic
- Croatians vote between PM Andrej Plenkovic and President Zoran Milanovic in parliamentary election
- Plenkovic and HDZ expected easy win, but Milanovic challenged them
- HDZ ruling party since 1991, supports Ukraine against Russia
- Corruption accusations, allegations, and political discrepancies shape election campaign
Philippines, New Zealand to Boost Trade, Maritime Security Ties: The Philippines and New Zealand are working on agreements on military visits and logistics ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/philippines-new-zealand-to-boost-trade-maritime-security-ties
Election-bound Tamil Nadu among top States in many socio-economic measures: Data: Analysis of Tamil Nadu's economic, social, and environmental indicators ...
thehindu.com/data/election-bound-tamil-nadu-among-top-states-in-many-socio-economic-measures-data/article68078419.ece
Quick Glance: Can the BJP Make Inroads in the Southern Indian States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala?
- The BJP may increase its vote share in these states, but votes may not translate into seats in parliament.
- The BJP has had a poor electoral track record in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Despite aggressively wooing Tamil voters, polls suggest that the party may not win seats in the parliaments of these states.
- In Tamil Nadu, the BJP is focusing on promoting Modi and a Tamil leader to attract young voters. In Kerala, the party is trying to court the support of the Christian community and showcase Modi's development strategy.
- Despite intense campaigning in both states, it is expected that the DMK-Congress alliance will sweep all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu and the Congress-led UDF will secure 17 out of 20 seats in Kerala. The BJP may only see an increase in its vote share without winning any seats.
Sunak’s Conservatives face years of oblivion. Changing leader will solve nothing: Two historians argued in the 1990s that nine conditions defined the likelihood ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/04/rishi-sunak-conservatives-tory-defeat
Singapore’s first social media PM: can Lawrence Wong win Gen Z votes or will he become ‘just a meme’?
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3259666/singapores-first-social-media-pm-can-lawrence-wong-win-gen-z-votes-or-will-he-become-just-meme
Police officers react as supporters of the opposition hurl Molotov cocktails at the mayor's office, accusing him of corruption, in Tirana
reuters.com/pictures/photos-of-the-day/pictures-day-april-19-2024-2024-04-19/ACTQJMFDEZP4BDDCK5KLPWYR2U/
Why does voting last six weeks in India's general election?: India is set to begin the world's largest general elections today, held in terrain sweeping from the ...
thedailystar.net/news/asia/india/news/why-does-voting-last-six-weeks-indias-general-election-3590291
Latest election poll projection makes even worse reading for Tory MPs: Breakdown of which 250 would lose seats in election scenario will only add to mutinous ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/mar/31/survation-poll-analysis-general-election-conservative-party-tory-mps
Quick Glance: Tories projected to hold under 100 seats compared to Labour's 468 in exclusive poll
- Rishi Sunak's Easter message welcomes spring as a time of hope and renewal.
- A new mega poll shows the Tories are heading towards a record low, potentially winning less than 100 seats.
- The 15,000-person MRP poll indicates Labour leading with a 19-point margin and 45 percent of the vote share.
- Labour would secure a massive majority of 286 seats, while the Conservatives face their worst election outcome.
Carving a legacy with his iron will: KOTA KINABALU: The late Tan Sri Joseph Kurup left behind a legacy of being one of those rare Sabah politicians who survived ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/19/carving-a-legacy-with-his-iron-will
Swift handover gives Singapore’s incoming PM more time to make his mark: It also gives the ruling party more flexibility on when to call the next general ...
straitstimes.com/opinion/swift-handover-gives-incoming-pm-more-time-to-make-his-mark
Disability benefits face cut as Sunak bets election on welfare blitz: Sunak set out plans for changes to disability benefits and tougher rules for people on ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/disability-benefits-face-cut-as-sunak-bets-election-on-welfare-blitz-3016076
UK will not reach 2.5% of defence spending until after General Election, ministers admit
inews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-will-not-spend-2-5-on-defence-until-after-the-election-ministers-admit-3011287
Quick Glance: Plans for New Fighter Jets Delayed Despite Labor's Defense Budget Increase
- The Albanese government is injecting an additional $50bn into defense over the next decade to extend military reach beyond Australia's shores.
- While overall spending is increasing, approximately $73bn over 10 years is being freed up by cutting, delaying, or altering the scope of some defense projects.
- The acquisition of new F-35 fighter jets is postponed by $3bn to keep existing Super Hornets operational longer and invest in long-range missiles.
- Despite $10bn in savings over 10 years from scaling back new infantry fighting vehicle purchases, the government highlights a net increase of $5.7bn in the immediate four-year budget cycle for defense.
Election 2024: सोशल मीडिया पोस्ट हटाने पर भड़का विपक्ष, कांग्रेस और AAP ने चुनाव आयोग और बीजेपी पर साधा निशाना
hindi.financialexpress.com/india-news/congress-aap-attack-eci-and-bjp-after-x-takes-down-posts-on-election-commission-order-4489093
Fear hinders India's election campaign in war-torn Manipur
reuters.com/pictures/fear-hinders-indias-election-campaign-war-torn-manipur-2024-04-17/
Indian shares extend fall as volatility rises before key earnings, general elections
reuters.com/world/india/indian-shares-set-muted-open-worries-about-us-rate-middle-east-linger-2024-04-18/
Can Blur’s drummer win for Labour at the UK general election?: Dave Rowntree, the drummer and ‘quiet one’ in Blur, is swapping the tour bus for the battle bus ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/blur-dave-rowntree-labour-uk-general-election-interview-2d5s00r70
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Tanzania’s opposition, once flat on its back, is now on its knees: The next elections will be both uncompetitive and unfair
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/18/tanzanias-opposition-once-flat-on-its-back-is-now-on-its-knees
Universal Credit change call as experts say some £2,800 worse off: The element of Universal Credit covering ill health is set at a lower rate than the ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/universal-credit-urgent-dwp-change-28996820
South Korea’s Yoon left humbled by opposition election landslide: President Yoon Suk-yeol promises changes, top aides quit, after opposition parties sweep ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/11/south-koreas-yoon-humbled-after-opposition-wins-general-election-landslide
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