“Red, White and Blue” – an Academy Award nominated short film dealing with emergency access to abortions — will roll out a series of celebrity-hosted screenings across the country to raise the issue before November’s presidential election. Directed by Nazrin Choudhury and starring Brittany Snow, the project has been praised as “a film for right now, … Read more
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WASHINGTON: uThe Biden administration announced on Thursday that it was imposing sanctions on 16 allies of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in response to allegations of voter fraud and the subsequent crackdown on the opposition following the country’s recent election. This action comes days after Edmundo González, the opposition leader recognised by the US and other … Read more
AMMAN: Jordan’s moderate Islamist opposition party made notable advances in Tuesday’s parliamentary election, according to initial results revealed on Wednesday, buoyed by public discontent over Israel’s war in Gaza. The Islamist Action Front (IAF) benefitted from a new electoral law designed to enhance the role of political parties in the 138-seat parliament, although tribal and … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Interior has declined to provide reasons for shutting down mobile and internet services on February 8, the day of Pakistan’s general elections, citing national security concerns. According to Express News, a request was filed with the Pakistan Information Commission to learn why the services were disrupted during the election. In response, … Read more
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump Tower in New York on September 6, 2024. — AFP Delay comes after US top court ruling on ex-presidents immunity. Judge Merchan says he would rule on dismissal motion on Nov 12. Trump denies accusations of sexual harassment or assault. NEW YORK: Sentencing … Read more
The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Election Act Amendment Bill and the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill, following approval by the Senate. The session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, saw the introduction of the Election Act Amendment Bill 2024 by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Azam Nazir Tarar. After voting, the bill was passed by … Read more
Listen to article The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has dismissed four petitions submitted by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the intra-party election case. The ECP issued a 10-page verdict, authored by member Nisar Durrani, rejecting PTI’s objections regarding the commission’s jurisdiction in overseeing intra-party elections. The ECP also denied PTI’s request to delay the case and its … Read more
OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau encountered an unexpected setback on Wednesday when the New Democratic Party (NDP), a minor political group supporting his minority Liberal government, withdrew its automatic backing. This development now compels Trudeau to seek new alliances in order to govern effectively. Despite speculation about early elections following the NDP’s decision, Trudeau … Read more
WASHINGTON: Former US president Donald Trump, who faces federal and state charges for allegedly trying to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden, insists he had “every right” to interfere in the election. “Whoever heard you get indicted for interfering with a presidential election where you have every right to do it?” Trump … Read more
Republican presidential nominee and former US president Donald Trump participates in a fireside chat during the Moms for Liberty National “Joyful Warriors” Summit, in Washington, US on August 30, 2024.— Reuters WASHINGTON: Former US president Donald Trump, who faces federal and state charges for allegedly trying to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe … Read more