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Macron Condemns Middle East Escalation and Vows Defensive Support for Israel
President Emmanuel Macron of France issued a statement on Friday, 13 June, following Israel’s launch of a sweeping aerial assault on Iran. The airstrike hit over 100 sites, including nuclear facilities and military installations, and reportedly...

Congress seeks blanket farm loan waiver; says government has money for big projects but not for farmers
Senior Congress leaders in Maharashtra on Saturday accused the Mahayuti government of betraying farmers and demanded an immediate and across-the-board farm loan waiver, warning that the current agrarian crisis could spiral into a major agitation...

Biden Officials Fear “Tiananmen Square Moment” as Trump Plans Patriotic Military Parade to Honor America
Biden officials and their allies in the legacy media are sounding the alarm over President Donald Trump’s upcoming patriotic military parade, scheduled to coincide with the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary — and his 79th birthday. The parade will...

President Mahama bids farewell to UK envoy
President John Dramani Mahama has praised outgoing British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, for her dedicated service, while underscoring the need for a renewed economic and diplomatic partnership between Ghana and the United Kingdom....

'Politically motivated assassination': Minnesota Democrat rep and husband gunned down — state senator, wife wounded
Two Minnesota Democrat state lawmakers have been shot in what Gov. Tim Walz (D) has called a political "assassination" and an "assassination attempt." Around 2:00 Saturday morning, 911 dispatch received a call that state Sen. John Hoffman and his...

Senator Alex Padilla Detained at DHS Press Conference in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, June 12 (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed by security during a press conference led by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday. Padilla attempted to ask Noem a question...
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Senate Reconciliation, SNAP Reforms, and Farm Bill Fractures
This week, the Senate Ag Committee released budget reconciliation text that includes a boost to some key farm bill programs and a less aggressive state SNAP cost share proposal than the House. On this episode of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, Sen. Cindy...
‘Politically motivated’: What we know about the attack on two Democratic legislators in Minnesota
Two Democratic state legislators and their spouses in Minnesota were shot early Saturday in their homes in what the state’s governor has described as an “politically motivated” shooting. Among the four people attacked, state representative Melissa...

Senate considering bill for creation of new south-east state, says Osita Izunaso
Osita Izunaso, senator representing Imo west, says the red chamber is considering a bill for the creation of “Anim state” in south-east geopolitical zone. Speaking at a media parley in Abuja on Friday to mark his two years in the senate, Izunaso...

Congress MP sends “reminder” to Rajya Sabha chair on pending impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav
Rajya Sabha member Vivek Tankha has written to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, chairman of the Upper House, to remind him about a pending motion, signed by 55 MPs, seeking the removal of Justice Shekhar Yadav. File | Photo Credit: PTI Congress...

Putin Holds Phone Conversation With Trump
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250614/putin-holds-phone-conversation-with-trump-1122252645.html Putin Holds Phone Conversation With Trump Putin Holds Phone Conversation With Trump Sputnik International Russian President Vladimir Putin has conversed...

Minister tours Girls in ICT Training Centres in the Volta Region
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP) today paid a working visit to the Girls-In-ICT training centres in the Volta Region to interact with the girls and encourage them to build their...

Congress-BJP Clash Over Jabalpur Flyover Inauguration; Police Use Water Cannons To Disperse Protesters
WATCH: Congress-BJP Clash Over Jabalpur Flyover Inauguration; Police Use Water Cannons To Disperse Protesters | FP Photo Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): A political clash erupted between the BJP and Congress over the inauguration of a flyover in Madhya...

President Pezeshkian vows more crushing response to Israel
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Armed Forces will give a more crushing and powerful response to the Israeli regime if it carries out more aggression on the country. Pezeshkian made the remarks in a phone call with Pakistani Prime...

Minister agrees unemployment statistics should include work in informal sector
The question is whether Statistics SA calculates the unemployment rate correctly and if it is really around 10%. Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, said this week that he agrees with Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie that unemployment...

Senate Proposes Increasing Supreme Court Judges to Ease Case Backlog
The Nigerian Senate is considering increasing the number of Supreme Court Justices from 21 to 30 to address the growing backlog of cases and improve the court's efficiency. Senator Osita Izunaso (Imo West), who is sponsoring the bill, disclosed...

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Slams India's UN Abstention On Gaza As 'Shameful & Disappointing'
Malappuram (Kerala): Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday termed as "shameful" and "disappointing" the Indian government's decision to abstain from the UN motion to protect civilians and uphold humanitarian obligations in...

Putin offers to mediate between Israel and Iran following deadly airstrikes
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin on Friday expressed Russia’s readiness to mediate between Israel and Iran in an effort to prevent further escalation after a wave of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory, the Kremlin announced. In separate...
Government Allocates RM20 Mln To Build Replacement Building For SK Tibabar Ranau
RANAU, June 14 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated RM20 million for the construction of a new replacement building block for the Comprehensive School 9 (K9) at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tibabar here, which includes administrative offices,...

Congress protests ED action in Chhattisgarh's Sukma, burns effigies
The Congress party in Chhattisgarh launched widespread protests, burning effigies to condemn the ED's attachment of their Sukma office. Congress leaders accuse the ED of acting as a BJP tool, alleging the action is a politically motivated attack...