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Bangladesh in Turmoil : Sheikh Hasina Resigns as Prime Minister
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigns from the office and lands at Hindon Air force Station near Delhi, at 5:36 pm on August 5, 2024. The move came as a result of series of protests happening in the country, in which around 300 people have already lost their lives. After Sheikh Hasina left the country with her sister, protestors stormed inside the Prime Minister House. Amidst the turmoil Bangladesh Army Chief, Waker Uz Zaman has said that an interim government will be formed and the injustices will be addressed. As a neighboring country, India is also going to face challenges because of the sudden turn of events. In the border areas which are already facing heavy unemployment and corruption, these events could pose even more challenges. West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee has urged the people to maintain peace. The turmoil has halted travel between India and Bangladesh. Air India has cancelled all the scheduled flights to and from Dhaka with immediate effect. It’s time for India to look towards this pressing issue in our neighboring country.
Published 05 Aug 2024 07:38 PM
Says Chinas Xi, Putins Re-Election Fully Reflects Russian Peoples Support
Chinese President Xi Jinping informed his Russian counterpart that his reelection "fully reflects the support of the Russian people" in a congrats letter sent on Monday, according to Beijing's official media. As of Monday, official election data indicated that Putin had received 87.33 percent of all votes cast, with 99 percent of polling places having submitted results, as reported by state news agency RIA. In a presidential election where he had no real competition, Putin achieved a record-breaking win, despite the polls' criticism.Xi addressed Putin, saying, "Your re-election fully reflects the support of the Russian people for you," as reported by state broadcaster CCTV. "In recent years, the Russian people have united as one to overcome challenges and move forward steadily on the road to national development and revitalisation," according to Xi. "I believe that under your leadership, Russia will be able to achieve greater achievements in national development and construction," he stated. "China attaches great importance to the development of China-Russia relations and is willing to maintain close communication with Russia to promote the sustained, healthy, stable and in-depth development of (bilateral ties)," said Xi.bolster relationships According to Russian state news agency TASS, Putin praised Beijing, his important ally, saying he was "sure that in the coming years we will only strengthen and build up our relations and achieve common successes for the benefit of the Chinese and Russian peoples." "The alignment of state interests is the most crucial factor. According to reports, Putin said, "This sets a very good tone for solving common problems in the field of international relations."
Published 18 Mar 2024 05:27 PM
Dates of Lok Sabha Polls Are Forwarded To President Murmu for Awareness
The sources claim that the central government sent President Droupadi Murmu the Election Commission's recommendation on Sunday, starting the process of announcing the dates of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections. Sources claim that the President should send out the notifications for the various phases based on a recommendation from the Cabinet meeting that took place this morning. "The Cabinet approved to recommend to the President for issuing statutory notifications under sub-section (2) of Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act 1951 from the Parliamentary constituencies for the election of members of the Lok Sabha," according to sources.For the first round of elections in 102 seats, scheduled for April 19, the first notification will be sent out on March 20. With the notification's release, a specific phase of the nomination process gets underway. Notifications would be sent out to kick off the election process to form the Eighteenth House of the People. The Law Ministry drafts a proposal based on the recommendation for the Union Cabinet, which suggests to the President that the notifications for the various phases be approved.The Election Commission released the schedule for the 18th Lok Sabha elections on Saturday. It states that the elections will take place in phases starting on April 19 and ending on June 1. According to the sources, the PM has also instructed the ministers to work with the officers and secretaries of their respective ministries to draft a plan for the first 100 days and the following five years of the new government.
Published 18 Mar 2024 02:17 AM
PM Modi On Srinagars First-Ever Formula-4 Car Show
The first-ever Formula-4 car show was held on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that it was encouraging to see and that it will further help showcase the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir. "Seeing this is incredibly encouraging. It will contribute to showcasing Jammu and Kashmir's beauty even more. Srinagar is in the prime location for motorsports to flourish in India, which presents numerous opportunities for the industry to flourish." PM Modi stated on X in a post.PM Modi shared a post on X from someone saying, "PM Modi has changed Kashmir—Mera Kashmir badal raha hai! Today was the inaugural Formula 4 car show, held on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar! #Page 370.The Prime Minister also reshared the eye-catching pictures from the auto show. Under the auspices of the Tourism Department, Formula 4 and the Indian Racing League collaborated to host the race on Sunday.
Published 18 Mar 2024 02:13 AM
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Politics today: The Lok Sabha will discuss the Waqf Bill for eight hours before passing it.
In Tamil Nadu, the CPI(M) is hosting its 24th party congress. In Karnataka, the BJP is protesting the Congress government in a number of ways.The BJP-led government and opposition parties have been at odds for months. On Wednesday, the Center will present the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill to the Lok Sabha. The Speaker has allocated eight hours for debate after Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduces the Bill for consideration and passage in the Lower House at noon. The government claims that the Bill aims to enhance the management and administration of Waqf properties in India. A Joint Committee of Parliament led by BJP MP Jagadambika Pal was tasked with reviewing the bill after it was tabled in Parliament last year to fury from the opposition.The group submitted its report in February, and the Union Cabinet subsequently accepted it. The panel's opposition MPs, however, expressed displeasure that their suggested changes had been turned down and asserted that their dissenting remarks had been removed from the report without their knowledge. According to reports, the panel rejected all 44 revisions put forth by the opposition lawmakers while accepting 14 adjustments recommended by NDA MPs.
Exclusive: As the BJP seeks caste balance in the AIADMK alliance, Annamalai may resign as TN chairman.
"Delhi sees a bright future for him," the youthful Annamalai, whose assertive position on issues has given the BJP publicity in Tamil Nadu, if not political success thus far, was informed.As coalition negotiations between the parties pick up steam, K Annamalai, who is regarded as a major factor in the 2023 split between the AIADMK and BJP, may resign as head of the BJP Tamil Nadu. However, according to BJP sources, caste equations will be the reason rather than "punishment." The BJP does not want a Gounder to represent both the party and the AIADMK in the 2026 state elections if the parties run together. Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the leader of the AIADMK, shares Annamalai's heritage as a member of the powerful backward community and the Gounder-dominated western Kongu region.According to BJP insiders, the first official moves for a reconciliation between the BJP and AIADMK were taken when Annamalai met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi shortly after Shah's meeting with Palaniswami. "Delhi sees a bright future for him," the youthful Annamalai, whose combative approach to issues has given the BJP visibility in Tamil Nadu, if not political success thus far, was told. The leadership responded by saying that Annamalai was expected to trust the party and adhere to its strategy.It is thought that Annamalai declared her total allegiance to the party. According to a top BJP leader, "he expressed that he has no regrets about his dedication to the party and is even willing to work as a mere cadre." "Annamalai remains a key figure in the party's long-term strategy for Tamil Nadu, whether or not he leaves his position as state president," stated another politician. It is unclear if he will assume a national function or a different state job.
Exclusive: Delhi's EPS and AIADMK might rejoin the BJP
A high-power steering group that would surpass BJP TN leader Annamalai and no negotiations with AIADMK rebels are among the demands made by the AIADMK, which was at a loss for options.According to sources, the two leaders' meeting may result in Palaniswami rejoining the NDA, an alliance the general secretary of the AIADMK has been opposing. Weeks of talks between AIADMK and BJP leaders preceded Palaniswami's visit. The Tamil Nadu party was hesitant to re-affiliate with the BJP, a North-centric party that the AIADMK's primary adversary, the DMK, has been portraying as a sign of a dominant Center. Today, March 25, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), the general secretary of the AIADMK, is in the nation's capital, igniting rumors that the party may rejoin the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which is led by the Bharatiya Janata Party. According to sources, EPS may meet with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the nation's capital.According to the official statement of Tamil Nadu's opposition party, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), EPS is in Delhi to visit the news party headquarters. EPS used a video conference from Chennai to officially open the party building, which cost ₹10 crore to construct.The meeting between EPS and Amit Shah, however, may open the door for the party to rejoin the NDA, according to a report in the Indian Express that cited sources. Since September 2023, when the two parties split apart for a variety of reasons, chief among them being the departure of K Annamalai, the president of the BJP in Tamil Nadu, EPS has been opposing the partnership.
Today in Politics: Telangana's budget session will start; PM Modi will be the main guest at Mauritius' National Day celebrations
The opposition YSRCP is scheduled to demonstrate in Andhra Pradesh against the TDP government for allegedly not keeping its promises to the young people. The results of the municipal elections in Haryana are anticipated to be made public.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at Mauritius's national day celebration on Wednesday, following his meeting with Mauritius President Dharam Gokhool on Tuesday, the first day of his two-day state visit to the island nation.Modi is anticipated to meet with the prime minister, high-ranking officials, and political party leaders in addition to the president of Mauritius. In addition, he will engage with the Indian community and launch more than 20 projects financed by India, ranging from infrastructure connected to the community to capacity building. Additionally, a line of credit Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed on Wednesday. With an estimated 70% of its people of Indian descent, Mauritius counts India as one of its biggest trading partners. India said Saturday that it supports Mauritius in its attempts to come to a mutually beneficial agreement with the UK over the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, which are the focus of a sovereignty dispute, ahead of his first trip to the island nation since 2015. Modi's discussions with Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam are anticipated to touch on the matter.
Who is Ramji Gautam, the BSP musical chairs' substitute for Akash Anand?
As the BSP's only MP at the moment, Gautam is a seasoned party member with decades of experience in a variety of organizational capacities. He will be serving as the national coordinator for the BSP for the second time.Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Gautam searched the conference room for a chair when he arrived at the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) office in Lucknow on Sunday for a gathering of the party's top officials. At that point, a staff member told Gautam that Mayawati, the party president, had directed that the MP be requested to occupy one of the five seats on the dais to her right.There were rumors of a significant organizational upheaval in the room when Gautam was offered the seat next to party national general secretary S C Mishra, as Mayawati's nephew and national coordinator Akash Anand was not present. A few minutes later, the BSP chief said something shocking that some had anticipated. The former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh declared that two leaders will henceforth handle the responsibilities after Anand was fired as national coordinator. She appointed her brother, Akash's father, Gautam, and party vice-president Anand Kumar as the new national coordinators. She kicked Akash out of the party on Monday.
Delhi welcomes its fourth female CM: Rekha Gupta is who?
Delhi Announces New Chief Minister: A sizable contingent of BJP supporters and Rekha Gupta's family members assembled outside her Shalimar Bagh home on Wednesday night in anticipation of the announcement that she will be the next Chief Minister of Delhi. The BJP fans shouted, "Jai Shri Ram" and "Sabko dekha, aa gayi Rekha" (we have seen everyone, now Rekha has arrived) amid the sound of dhols and nagadas.Name of Delhi's New Chief Minister: Gupta is a three-time MCD councillor with extensive administrative expertise, and he was the president of the Delhi University Students' Union."I am very excited and am looking forward to supporting my wife," the CM-designate's businessman husband, Manish Gupta, told reporters in the house, grinning. Meera Gupta, the mother-in-law of the BJP leader, offered a box of candy to everybody who stopped over to join in the festivities. She declared, "I am thrilled that she won." She will accomplish anything that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was unable to. She will make an excellent CM in addition to being a good daughter-in-law.Delhi Announces New Chief Minister: A sizable contingent of BJP supporters and Rekha Gupta's family members assembled outside her Shalimar Bagh home on Wednesday night in anticipation of the announcement that she will be the next Chief Minister of Delhi. The BJP fans shouted, "Jai Shri Ram" and "Sabko dekha, aa gayi Rekha" (we have seen everyone, now Rekha has arrived) amid the sound of dhols and nagadas.Name of Delhi's New Chief Minister: Gupta is a three-time MCD councillor with extensive administrative expertise, and he was the president of the Delhi University Students' Union."I am very excited and am looking forward to supporting my wife," the CM-designate's businessman husband, Manish Gupta, told reporters in the house, grinning. Meera Gupta, the mother-in-law of the BJP leader, offered a box of candy to everybody who stopped over to join in the festivities. She declared, "I am thrilled that she won." She will accomplish anything that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was unable to. She will make an excellent CM in addition to being a good daughter-in-law.
Analysis: China's past reverberates in Trump and Musk's America
A dramatic attempt to eliminate government bureaucracy is being spearheaded by US President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally, Elon Musk. Wang Xiangwei, a former editor-in-chief of the SCMP, claims that China is currently dealing with its own bureaucratic inefficiencies.HONG KONG: A "Cultural Revolution" like to that of the United States is underway. Many scholars of contemporary Chinese history, including this author, find it impossible to avoid drawing comparisons between the Cultural Revolution in China from 1966 to 1976 and the current assault against federal bureaucracy led by US President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk. One of the major reasons Mao Zedong started the uprising over 59 years ago was his concern that China was becoming into an aristocratic nation that didn't care about the interests and welfare of the people.He organized the Red Guards, who were primarily high school and college students, to launch attacks on government offices across the nation. Mao famously predicted that "great chaos under heaven" would give way to "great order" as China plunged into turmoil and paralysis.
Bihar's religious procession sparks a fight, and Jamui's internet services are suspended.
According to an official on Monday, the state government of Bihar suspended internet connections in the district after a fight broke out between two clans during a religious procession in Jamui. According to Jamui District Magistrate Abhilasha Sharma, nine people were arrested in connection with the Sunday brawl in Jhajha, which left three people injured.According to her, a police officer has also been suspended for failing to do their duties. In order to prevent the situation from getting worse, the district police held a flag march in Jhajha on Monday. According to the official, a case has been filed against 50–60 unnamed people. "The event happened yesterday during a religious procession in Jhajha when a fight broke out between members of two communities. Three people were injured when members of both sides resorted to stone-throwing. The police quickly brought the scene under control. The district magistrate informed PTI that all of the injured were sent to the closest government hospital and that their condition was deemed to be safe.
When will the CM of Delhi be released? How is the chief minister chosen? What to anticipate is as follows:
Delhi chief minister race: Manjinder Singh Sirsa, the BJP's victorious candidate from the Rajouri Garden assembly seat, stated that the Delhi chief minister will be chosen by the party's high leadership. However, how is a CM chosen? The procedure is lengthy.When will the new chief minister of Delhi be announced by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)? As tension mounts over the incoming chief minister's face, there are many conjectures that any political developments in Delhi would occur following the conclusion of Parliament's budget session and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's return from his international vacation.Manjinder Singh Sirsa, the BJP's victorious candidate from the Rajouri Garden assembly seat, had earlier declared that the Delhi chief minister would be chosen by the party's high leadership. Delhi is "a very important city, and whoever implements PM Modi's vision will be the CM," he had previously stated. However, how is a CM chosen? The procedure is lengthy. Following the BJP's victory in the Delhi Election of 2025, the following will occur: Step 1: Initially, observers would be appointed by the BJP. The BJP typically announces the observers, who are part of the core team, in a press release.Step 2: After that, observers will meet MLAs. Step 3: Vidhan Mandal Meeting or Legislative Party meeting: MLAs and observers will get together to choose a leader.It will probably take a week or more to complete the process. In addition, there is a rumor circulating in political circles that the legislature party will convene upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi's return from his trip to the US and France. At the invitation of US President Donald Trump, PM Modi will travel to the US from February 12–13. Additionally, the Budget session of Parliament will end on February 13.The BJP won 48 seats in the 70-member legislature, ending its more than 26-year period out of power and sending the AAP to a far-off second place with 22 seats.
Under the Subhadra plan, Majhi gives Rs 900 crore to an additional 18 lakh women.
Over 18 lakh women who were beneficiaries of the Subhadra Yojana in the state received Rs 5,000 apiece on Saturday from Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in the fourth phase of the first installment. At a celebration in the Jajpur district, Majhi distributed approximately Rs 900 crore via the direct benefit transfer (DBT) system, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling.This brings the total number of women who have received Rs 5,000 each under the BJP government's Subhadra Yojana in Odisha to above 98 lakh."Fulfilling the promise, the people's government has provided direct assistance to the beneficiaries through DBT, which has played a significant role in strengthening their financial condition," he stated. According to the chief minister, this plan is helping to create a wealthy Odisha and is realizing the dreams and ambitions of the state's mother power. "I think that through starting small enterprises, all of the beneficiaries may improve their economic standing and empower themselves, which will improve the state's economic standing as well. Mothers' efforts and sacrifices will undoubtedly help the government realize its vision of a "developed Odisha," and the people's government is dedicated to this goal.
Drama breaks out when ACB arrives at Kejriwal's house in response to allegations of poaching by AAP MLAs.
An Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) team arrived at AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's home at 5, Ferozeshah Road on Friday, sparking a high-level political drama in the nation's capital.Kejriwal said on Thursday that the BJP tried to entice 16 AAP candidates in an effort to undermine his party before the election results were announced. Delhi held elections for the 70-member Assembly on February 5; the results will be revealed on Saturday following the vote count. A day before to the voting results, Kejriwal accused the BJP of trying to steal AAP candidates, which prompted the ACB to take action. Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena of Delhi ordered an investigation into Kejriwal's claims, which sparked the ACB's visit. But things became ugly when AAP leaders accused the ACB personnel of being influenced by the BJP and forbade them from seeing Kejriwal.
Delhi 2025 Election: Will Delhi Be Reclaimed by the BJP? Is it too soon to celebrate the largest shift in decades, according to exit polls?
Following a 27-year drought in the capital, exit polls for the 2025 Delhi assembly elections suggest that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may make a comeback. The BJP is predicted to take the majority of seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly after Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ruled for ten years. It may even win more than 40 seats. Congress is predicted to stay mostly in power, while the AAP, which is running for a third consecutive term, fears a serious setback.Based on surveys by multiple agencies, the exit polls have consistently shown the BJP to be winning. The AAP is only expected to win 28 seats, while the BJP is expected to win 41 seats, according to NDTV's Poll of Exit Polls. Only one seat is anticipated to be won by the Congress, which is a little improvement from its zero seats in prior elections. With the BJP seeking to regain control of Delhi for the first time in twenty years, this represents a dramatic change.AAP Dismisses Forecasts for the Exit Poll The AAP is still hopeful in spite of the exit poll forecasts. Noting that comparable exit polls had understated its chances in past elections, the party has disputed the predictions. "This is our fourth election... every time exit polls did not show AAP (winning), but Arvind Kejriwal has worked for the people of Delhi," said AAP leader Sushil Gupta. We will establish the government and observe results that favor the AAP. The hope for the AAP is in.
Arvind Kejriwal will lose the Delhi election, according to Congresswoman Alka Lamba
Alka Lamba, the Congress contender for the Kalkaji assembly seat, attacked Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday, claiming that the AAP leader should get ready to go to jail.Lamba predicted that the AAP would lose the Delhi election in an interview with ANI. "Arvind Kejriwal ought to get ready for jail time. The Congress politician stated, "He (Arvind Kejriwal) is losing the election from New Delhi. He went to jail, is currently on bail, and will go back to jail for additional information.Notably, Lamba faces BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri and Delhi Chief Minister and APP candidate Atishi in the Kalkaji assembly seat.AAP's Atishi was charged by BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri of hooliganism, creating untrue rumors, and acting inappropriately against BJP employees. Biduri is running against Congressmen Atishi and Alka Lamba in the Delhi Assembly elections from Kalkaji.Citing an instance in which a resident was stopped and held for two hours, Bidhuri said that Atishi and her staff intimidated BJP employees and imprisoned locals. Bidhuri has lodged a police complaint about Atishi's actions."Atishi ji need to uphold the Constitution and the law. Her scandalous acts that promote false rumors are improper given her constitutional position as Chief Minister. What's wrong with me taking my wife and son to campaign with me if I'm running for office? In the last five years, the AAP has done little, particularly in Kalkaji. I learned that the Chief Minister is driving around Delhi with thirty or forty persons in cars with UP license plates, interacting with everyone.
Kejriwal responds to EC, says water received from Haryana 'extremely poisonous' for human health
In response to the Election Commission's notice on his allegation that the Haryana government was "mixing poison" in Yamuna, AAP president Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Wednesday that the raw water the state had lately supplied was "highly contaminated and extremely poisonous" for human health. The former chief minister of Delhi responded by stating that his comments were made in light of the city's "urgent public health crisis" regarding the quality of the city's drinking water. As part of his public duty to draw attention to the "severe toxicity and contamination" of raw water supplied from the BJP-ruled state, he said in his 14-page response to the Election Commission that the "alleged statements" ascribed to him were made.
Is the son of Nitish Kumar going into politics? After Holi, JD(U) leaders said, "He seems to be ready."
JD(U) leaders had hinted at Nishant Kumar's formal joining of the party since his infrequent public appearance earlier this month. According to a senior authority, all that is needed is his father's final approval.Over the years, Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) supremo Nitish Kumar has frequently criticized dynastic politics. One of his primary grievances against the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is that they "promoted only family." Additionally, Kumar would frequently claim that "Bihar was his family."Ahead of the Assembly elections, however, the JD(U) may now be preparing to accept a political heir. After Holi, Kumar's son Nishant Kumar is expected to get involved in politics, according to JD(U) insiders who spoke to The Indian Express. He appears prepared to enter politics. A JD(U) source close to the chief minister stated, "It is just about getting the go-ahead from Nitish Kumar." According to the source, Kumar was made aware of the "increasing demand from party workers" over Nishant, 48, who has so far stayed in the background, went to Bakhtiyarpur with his father on January 8 to unveil statues of liberation warriors. "If it is possible, please vote for the JD(U) and my father and bring him back (in the elections scheduled for later this year)," he said reporters as he stood on the sidelines of the ceremony, a little distance from his father.Nishant's political debut.
Trump prioritizes deportations and climate rollbacks on his first full day in office.
In an attempt to establish his mark on his new administration on issues ranging from energy to criminal pardons and immigration, U.S. President Donald Trump released a slew of executive orders and directives on Monday, January 20, 2025.Trump started his immigration crackdown, removed the US from the Paris Climate Accords, attempted to keep TikTok operating in the US, and reversed hundreds of previous President Joe Biden's initiatives with his initial rounds of executive orders and memoranda. He granted hundreds of people pardons for their involvement in the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. As Congress gathered to confirm Biden's 2020 victory over Trump, the president granted pardons late Monday to over 1,500 individuals convicted or charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol, as he had repeatedly promised during the 2024 campaign.Separately, Trump directed that federal cases targeting Biden administration political opponents—that is, Trump supporters—be discontinued. Although he said on Monday that he would stop using federal law enforcement as a weapon, his actions appeared to be solely intended to benefit his supporters.
Trump prioritizes deportations and climate rollbacks on his first full day in office.
In an attempt to establish his mark on his new administration on issues ranging from energy to criminal pardons and immigration, U.S. President Donald Trump released a slew of executive orders and directives on Monday, January 20, 2025.Trump started his immigration crackdown, removed the US from the Paris Climate Accords, attempted to keep TikTok operating in the US, and reversed hundreds of previous President Joe Biden's initiatives with his initial rounds of executive orders and memoranda. He granted hundreds of people pardons for their involvement in the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. As Congress gathered to confirm Biden's 2020 victory over Trump, the president granted pardons late Monday to over 1,500 individuals convicted or charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol, as he had repeatedly promised during the 2024 campaign.Separately, Trump directed that federal cases targeting Biden administration political opponents—that is, Trump supporters—be discontinued. Although he said on Monday that he would stop using federal law enforcement as a weapon, his actions appeared to be solely intended to benefit his supporters.
The PM claims that concentrating only on commerce in the South Pacific won't help New Zealand "get rich."
Important Points The most recent nation to enter into an economic alliance with the United Arab Emirates is New Zealand. The prime minister of New Zealand told CNBC that in order to find economic prospects, the South Pacific island nation must go outside of its immediate area. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sees an opportunity to increase bilateral trade between the UAE and New Zealand through the free trade agreement inked on Monday.As the South Pacific island nation forges an economic alliance with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the prime minister of New Zealand told CNBC that the nation must search for trade prospects outside of its immediate borders. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon views the free trade agreement, officially known as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), as an opportunity to increase bilateral trade between the two nations and positions the United Arab Emirates as one of the Middle East's biggest marketplaces.Luxon told CNBC Monday, "We have a long-standing relationship that dates back more than 40 years of diplomatic recognition, and the opportunity now is to deepen and broaden the economic relationship. "The signing of the CEPA and the bilateral investment treaty is crucial because, in reality, these two small, developed economies share many values and similarities, and we hope to be able to collaborate and strengthen our relationship.
