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Australia to recognise Palestinian state, says Albanese; NZ mulling move

WELLINGTON (NZ): Australia will recognise a Palestinian state, PM Anthony Albanese said on Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signalling they would do so. His remarks followed weeks of urging from within his cabinet to recognise a Palestinian state amid growing criticism over suffering in Gaza.Australia’s govt has also criticised plans […]

‘Liberation Day’: Why is Trump taking over Washington DC? All you need to know about crackdown in deep blue state

US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a federal takeover of Washington, DC’s police, putting them under direct federal control and deploying the National Guard to tackle crime and homelessness. At a press conference, the MAGA chief called the DC crackdown “Liberation Day” and said, “We’re going to take our capital back.” He accused local […]

‘No plans to recognize Palestine as state’: JD Vance says after UK talks, rejects following Britain’s recognition policy

US vice-president JD Vance (AP image) US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that Washington has no plans to recognize Palestinian as state, questioning the viability of such a move “given the lack of a functional government there.”Vance’s remarks came during a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Chevening, the foreign secretary’s […]

Pennsylvania shooting: Two state troopers shot in Susquehanna County; investigation underway

Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were shot Thursday morning in a developing incident in Susquehanna County, prompting an urgent response from state officials.The incident occurred along Route 171 near the village of Thomson, about 40 miles north of Scranton, according to state police spokesperson Trooper Logan T Brouse.Governor Josh Shapiro addressed the shooting while speaking […]

Election News: Rajasthan To Hold Panchayat And Ulb Elections Under One State, One Election Policy – Amar Ujala Hindi News Live

राजस्थान में इस साल के आखिर में शहरी निकायों और पंचायतों के चुनाव एक साथ होने हैं। यूडीएच मंत्री झाबर सिंह खर्रा ने साफ कर दिया है कि राज्य पंचायतों के साथ नगर निकायों के पुनर्सीमांकन करके नोटिफिकेशन जारी कर चुकी है। उन्होंने कहा कि वार्डों का भी पुनर्सीमांकन करने के लिए एक सप्ताह या […]

GOP’s House map overhaul: Texas governer Greg Abbott orders arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled state; session remains halted

Texas Republican governor Greg Abbott (Image credits: AP) Texas Republican governor Greg Abbott on Monday ordered state authorities to arrest dozens of Democratic lawmakers who fled to Illinois in an effort to block a Republican-led congressional redistricting vote, intensifying a political standoff that has brought the legislative session to a halt.“To ensure compliance, I ordered […]

White House to build $200 million state ballroom; construction begins September, aims to address space constraints

(Image credits: The White House) The White House announced Thursday that it will begin the construction of the “White House State Ballroom,” a major new addition to the presidential complex aimed at addressing long-standing space limitations for official events.The $200 million project, funded by US President Donald Trump and private donors, is set to begin […]

New Jersey flood warning: State emergency imposed across 21 counties; landslides, rock slides expected

A state of emergency was declared across all 21 counties in New Jersey on Thursday afternoon as severe storms threatened the region with heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and flash flooding. Acting governor Tahesha Way activated the order at 2 pm, urging residents to stay off the roads and take necessary precautions against the worsening weather […]

Gaza crisis: UK to recognise Palestinian state if Israel fails to act on ceasefire; PM Keir Starmer terms statehood as ‘inalienable right’

File photo: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Picture credit: AP) In a major policy shift, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday announced that the United Kingdom will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and takes steps toward a lasting […]

Boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Niger state, at least 25 people feared dead, authorities say | World News

Boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Niger state, at least 25 people feared dead Abuja, Jul 27 (AP) A boat transporting passengers to a market in north-central Nigeria capsized, killing at least 25 people, authorities said Sunday.The accident happened Saturday near Gumu village in the Shiroro area of Niger state, Ibrahim Hussaini, an official with the National […]