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The former president's endorsements come after behind-the-scenes maneuvering for leadership positions within the RNC, revealing tensions between Trump and the committee that had spilled into the public domain.
Ukraine Allies France, Poland, Germany To Tighten Ties
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Monday discussed ramping up security cooperation in Europe with the leaders of Germany and France, as fears grow that Donald Trump's possible return to the White House might threaten Western solidarity against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Nikki Haley's strong condemnation of Trump's disparaging NATO remarks highlights a growing divide within the Republican party.
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The Supreme Court is in session, tackling a pivotal case about whether Donald Trump's actions disqualify him from the 2024 ballot in Colorado and beyond.
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FCC bans AI-generated robocalls to protect consumers from scams and misinformation, emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding telecommunications integrity.
France's Macron Replaces Embattled Education Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday replaced his education minister after a series of controversies, seeking to regain momentum for the final phase of his presidency under Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.
Biden Fundraiser With Former Presidents Obama, Clinton Set For March 28
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Nikki Haley Criticizes Trump's Attempt To Manipulate Rules In His Favor
The critique marks a growing divide between Haley and her party, as she embraces a more confrontational stance towards former President Donald Trump.
Pakistan Suspends Mobile Service For Election Day
A statement from the interior ministry said "precious lives have been lost" in recent militant attacks and such "security measures are essential to maintain the law and order situation and to deal with potential threats".
Author Marianne Williamson Bows Out Of 2024 Democratic Presidential Race
Williamson received 2% of the vote in South Carolina's Democratic primary last weekend. However, her bid never gained the traction needed to become a serious contender for the nomination.
Pakistan Begins Voting, With Khan In Jail And Sharif Tipped To Win
Authorities said they were suspending mobile telephone services across the country during voting "to maintain law and order" following a bloody election campaign -- including two blasts on Wednesday that killed 28 people.
Nicaragua Grants Asylum To Panama Ex-president Facing Jail
Nicaragua said Wednesday that it had granted asylum to Panama's ex-president Ricardo Martinelli, days after he lost a final appeal against an almost 11-year jail term for money laundering.
Exiled Ex-candidate Says Nicaragua Is A 'Tropical North Korea'
A year ago, Felix Maradiaga, who was imprisoned while running for president against Nicaragua's increasingly authoritarian leader Daniel Ortega, was freed and exiled to the United States.
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Thousands of supporters of former president Evo Morales who had blocked roads in Bolivia for the past two weeks over his disqualification from 2025 elections ended their demonstrations Tuesday after some of their political demands were met.
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel Contemplates Resignation Amid Pressure
As per reports, Donald Trump is leaning toward appointing Michael Whatley as McDaniel's successor.
Azerbaijan President Poised For Re-election After Karabakh Win
A crackdown on independent media and the absence of any real opposition add to the certainty of an easy win for Aliyev, whose troops recaptured the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave in September.
Trump's Presidential Immunity Claim Rejected by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court rejects former President Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity in a criminal case to overturn the 2020 election results.
Fueling Uncertainty: Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Oil prices climbed due to geopolitical tensions stemming from ongoing efforts to negotiate a Gaza truce and U.S. actions against Middle Eastern militants.
Trump Challenges Biden To Debate For 'Good Of The Country'
Donald Trump, who refused to participate in any of the Republican presidential primary debates this election season, said that he would like to debate rival Joe Biden during a Monday interview.
Philippines' Marcos And Duterte Clan Alliance Ruptures
Less than two years after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos was swept to power, his family's alliance with his firebrand predecessor Rodrigo Duterte has been shattered.
Last Day Of Campaigning In Pakistan's Lackluster Election
With former prime minister Imran Khan in jail and his party barred from contesting as a bloc, the field is open for the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to win the most seats and give a fourth term as premier to its founder, Nawaz Sharif.
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Liz Truss may have flopped as UK prime minister, but she remains on the political stage, this week launching a new movement that aims to push the ruling Conservatives rightwards.
Democracy 'In The Balance' As El Salvador's Bukele Wipes Floor With Opposition
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has proclaimed his landslide reelection victory, attributed to a wildly popular crackdown on violent gangs, as an historic drubbing of the opposition in a democracy.
Yang Jun: Dissident Chinese-Australian Writer Handed Suspended Death Sentence
Yang -- who also goes by the pen name Yang Hengjun -- was born in China in 1965 and became an Australian citizen in the early 2000s. He grew a readership in exile as the author of novels that drew on his experiences in his homeland.
Senegal Deputies To Debate Election Delay After Street Protests
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Trump Says RNC Could See Changes When Asked About Chairwoman McDaniel
In recent months, tensions have arose between the RNC and Trump, who was quick to disassociate himself from the organization during a Sunday interview.
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The 2024 White House race faces the prospect of a firehose of AI-enabled disinformation, with a robocall impersonating US President Joe Biden already stoking particular alarm about audio deepfakes.
Namibia's President Hage Geingob Dies In Hospital
Namibia's President Hage Geingob died early Sunday in a hospital in Windhoek, his office said.
El Salvador Votes With Gang-busting Bukele Miles Ahead
El Salvador goes to the polls Sunday with victory for gang-busting President Nayib Bukele in the bag and the only question how many seats his party will claim in a new-look parliament.
Biden Secures Union Autoworkers Backing In Michigan, Ignores Gaza Protesters
As the president chatted with the union crowd Thursday, police outside the United Auto Workers hall in Warren held back pro-Palestinian demonstrators and stopped them from approaching the venue.
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