Tag #Politics

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Trump's Return Marked by Unilateral Executive Actions

Upon returning to the White House, President Trump issued numerous executive orders, reversing Biden's policies, creating a new government department, and declaring a border emergency; this highlights an increasing trend of presidential unilateralism in the US.

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Death of Celebrated Irish Poet Michael Longley at 85

Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley died at age 85 on Thursday; his poetry, ranging from nature to the Troubles, earned him numerous awards including the T.S. Eliot Prize and impacted Irish and global literature profoundly.

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Prosecutor Accuses Attorney General of Leak in Madrid Case

Madrid's top prosecutor, Almudena Lastra, accused Spain's Attorney General of leaking an email from a lawyer involved in a case related to Madrid's regional president, but admitted her accusation was an inference based on the email's timing in the press.

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Rubio's Latin America Trip Amidst Panama Canal Dispute

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica in late January or early February, his first trip as Secretary of State. This follows President Trump's controversial statement about "returning" the Panama Canal to the U.S., which Panama has rejected. 74 ...

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Trump's Sweeping Executive Orders in First Three Days

President Trump's first three days in office saw numerous executive orders impacting immigration (border emergency, halting asylum seekers), energy (rescinded environmental protections), and federal employees (firing senior officials, halting DEI programs), sparking mixed reactions.

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Kennedy to Retain Financial Stake in Pharma Litigation Despite HHS Nomination

President Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will retain financial interests in pharmaceutical litigation, including a 10% contingency fee in cases against Merck regarding Gardasil, even while overseeing drug policy, raising ethical concerns.

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Georgian Journalist Faces Prison Amidst Crackdown on Dissent

Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli faces 4-7 years in prison for allegedly assaulting a police officer during anti-government protests stemming from disputed elections and a controversial "foreign agent" law; the incident highlights a broader crackdown on dissent and pro-EU voices.

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Toxic Waste from Bhopal Gas Tragedy Sparks Protests in Pithampur

337 tonnes of toxic waste from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory, responsible for the 1984 gas tragedy, arrived in Pithampur, India, three weeks ago for disposal, causing protests due to fears of environmental contamination and health risks; officials maintain the process is safe and court-ordered.

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Laken Riley Act" Tightens US Immigration Enforcement

The US Congress passed the "Laken Riley Act", a stricter immigration enforcement law mandating detention and expedited deportation for undocumented immigrants committing minor offenses, fueled by the 2024 murder of a student in Georgia by an undocumented immigrant.

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Turkish Far-Right Leader Gains Traction with Anti-Refugee Stance

Um cit ozd c ag, leader of Turkey's Victory Party, is gaining influence with his anti-immigrant platform targeting millions of Syrian refugees, amid rising economic concerns in Turkey, ahead of the 2023 elections.

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Trump Deploys 1,500 More Troops to Southern Border

President Trump announced the deployment of 1,500 additional troops to the US southern border on Wednesday, following Monday's executive actions on immigration, aiming to deter illegal immigration and enforce US laws.

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Idaho Murders Case: Judge Closes Pre-Trial Hearings; Kohberger Challenges Evidence

In the Idaho murders case, Judge Steven Hippler closed pre-trial hearings to prevent jury bias, though some portions will be livestreamed. Bryan Kohberger challenges evidence including IGG data, claiming constitutional rights violations; he faces four first-degree murder charges and could face the d...

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