PM Modi’s government announces start of India’s enactment of citizenship law that excludes Muslims
The National Register of Citizens is part of Modi government’s effort to identify and weed out people it claims came to India illegally. The register has only been implemented in the northeastern state of Assam, and the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party has promised to roll out a similar citizenship verification programme nationwide.
Like for like: Just like Kenya, Haiti’s political elite depend on street gangs to grab and wield power
Haiti’s prime minister was last seen in Puerto Rico, negotiating his return to a homeland gripped by violence and controlled by heavily armed gangsters. With his fate in the air and the situation in Haiti deteriorating by the day, the world had been left to wonder whether the country will...
PM Henry’s resignation after Jamaica talks throws deployment of Kenyan police to Haiti into disarray
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday the United States would contribute an additional $100 million to this force and $33 million in humanitarian aid, bringing the United States’ total pledge to the force to $300 million.
Biden’s $7.3 trillion budget is campaign pitch for spending, tax goals but may not draw in votes
Biden’s budget for the 2025 fiscal year, which starts this October, includes raising the corporate income tax rate to 28 per cent from 21 per cent, forcing those with wealth of $100 million to pay at least 25 per cent of their income in taxes, and letting the government negotiate to bring more drug costs down.
South Africa’s ruling ANC risks its freedom struggle credentials by fielding candidates facing corruption probe
The four ANC candidates provisionally included on the list pending the finalisation of integrity investigations include current Sports and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa, former Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba and former State Security Minister David Mahlobo, the three who have come under the most scrutiny.
US intelligence agencies warn in new report that America faces ‘increasingly fragile world order’
FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed concern about the “terrorism implications from potential targeting of vulnerabilities at the border,” noting rising threats from Americans inspired by Islamist groups and other foreign militants since Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7.
