Politics

‘Operating as kangaroo courts’: Kerala HC’s stinging remark on ‘media trials’

“The trial by media can unfairly influence public opinion and lead to the suspects being ‘pre-judged’,” a five-judge bench said. News outlets should not act as ‘kangaroo courts’ by indulging in ‘media trial’ when reporting on ongoing investigations or cases,…

UNMISS beefs up security amid fresh conflict in Tambura

A UN peacekeeper escorts women and children in the violence-rocked Tambura County, Western Equatoria State | Credit | Denis Louro/UNMISS The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said it is intensifying efforts to reduce intercommunal tensions and prevent conflict in…

Macpherson, Xaba invite investors to fix Durban’s derelict buildings

eThekwini Metro and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to “optimise state assets” that have become eyesores and derelict dens of crime.   Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson, KwaZulu-Natal MEC…

Believe it or not, there are worse ideas than ‘Ambassador Farage’

If the Reform UK leader is serious in his offer to be a bridge between Keir Starmer’s government and president-elect Donald Trump, the prime minister should hold him to it, says John Rentoul I assume that speculation about Nigel Farage…

AG grants authorities permission to carry out investigation of PMO – report

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara granted investigative authorities permission to carry out investigative actions involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Maariv reported on Friday.  The authorization was provided within the framework of ongoing investigations into security matters and leaks related to the…

Indigenous Youth Are Devastated. But Survival—And Resistance—Is a Legacy They Can Rely On.

CHANDAN KHANNA/Getty Images As the dust settles on the 2024 presidential election and Donald Trump, a convicted felon, becomes president elect, Native Americans across Tribal nations and beyond share concerns about what a second term for the Republican president might…

Maverick Aoko: Breaking Silence After Weeks of Being Missing

Maverick Aoko: Breaking Silence After Weeks of Being Missing Journalist Scophine Aoko Otieno, alias Maverick Aoko Otieno, has broken her silence after going missing for weeks. In a statement on Friday, November 8, on her official X account, Aoko stated…

NTK chief Seeman booked for alleged derogatory remarks against Karunanidhi

The Karur police on Friday registered a case against Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman for allegedly making derogatory remarks against former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. The case was filed based on a complaint lodged by Tamil Rajendran, a Karur…

‘My Culture is Not Your Costume’: Russian Internet Reacts to Donald Trump’s Re-Election

Social media The Russian internet has been awash in memes about the U.S. presidential election this week as former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris. Here’s a look at some of our favorite election memes: We’ll start with…

‘America Is A Liar’ — Black Women React With Shock And Tears To Donald Trump’s Election Win

Source: Paula Bronstein. / Getty The 2024 election has come to an end and although Vice President Kamala Harris put up an extraordinary fight with just a little more than 100 days to campaign, the battle for the presidential throne…