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May Day Strong: US workers encouraged to join protest against Trump
Day of action to support workers set for 1 May – who is organizing May Day Strong, and how can people join?Anyone who attended one of the 3,000 No Kings protests in March might have learned of the latest effort to protest against Trump administration policies: May Day Strong.The single-day protest on 1 May is taking its cue from the massive day of action that shut down Minneapolis in January by asking Americans not to shop, work or go to school. Rallies, marches and teach-ins will also take plac...
Mallikarjun Kharge gets EC's notice over 'terrorist' remark against PM
Mallikarjun Kharge gets ECs notice over terrorist remark against PM
EC issues notice to Kharge over 'terrorist' remark, seeks reply within 24 hrs
Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday referred to PM Modi as a “terrorist” and later issued a clarification, in remarks expected to trigger political controversy during the ongoing election season. Kharge made the statement in Chennai at a press conference on the final day of campaigning for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, scheduled for Thursday. He was criticising the opposition AIADMK over its alliance with PM Modi's BJP.
Delhi High Court judge withdraws from hearing contempt plea against Kejriwal
Delhi High Court judge withdraws from hearing contempt plea against Kejriwal
Recusal in the spotlight: Courts, conscience, and the question of bias
Recusal in the spotlight Courts conscience and the question of bias
Iran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump extended ceasefire
The British military says at least two vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. This comes after President Trump extended the U.S. ceasefire indefinitely. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Aaron Navarro report, and Joel Rayburn, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute's Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, joins with additional analysis on Iran's nuclear stockpile.
National security expert on where things stand between U.S. and Iran
Sam Vinograd, a CBS News national security contributor and former assistant secretary for counterterrorism at the Department of Homeland Security, breaks down where things stand between the U.S. and Iran.
West Bengal Elections 2026: Complete guide to voting timings, ID proofs, and rules
West Bengal Elections Complete guide to voting timings ID proofs and rules
Cash, liquor, drugs: EC seizures in TN & WB cross Rs 1,000cr ahead of assembly polls
Election authorities in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have seized over Rs 1,000 crore in poll-related inducements, including cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals. The Election Commission deployed extensive surveillance teams to curb voter influence and ensure fair elections, while also establishing grievance committees to address public concerns.
What's Happening In Iran War? Trump Extends Truce with Talks In Limbo | The Pulse 4/22
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Mohit Kumar, Jefferies, Chief European Economist & Strategist; Odile Renaud-Basso, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, President; Marc Weller, University of Cambridge, Professor & Chatham House Global Gov...
Iran Seizes Vessels in Strait of Hormuz as US Extends Fragile Ceasefire
Tensions are still high in the Gulf region as Iran and the US send mixed signals of de-escalation and confrontation, even after the extension of a fragile ceasefire. Iran’s powerful military arm, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), announced on Wednesday that it had seized two vessels in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The force said the ships were taken for “disrupting order and safety” in the waterway, which is one of the world’s most important oil routes. The seizures came...
The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire
NewsWorldEuropeThe Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefireU.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran as a new round of peace talks was on holdThe Associated Press Wednesday 22 April 2026 13:48 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bo...
PM admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterDavey presses Starmer on reports aide considered for ambassador jobSir Keir Starmer has confirmed conversations took place about a potential diplomatic role for his senior aide Matthew Doyle.The ex-communications chief was made a Labour peer after leaving Downing Street in March 2025, but was suspended from the parliamentary party this February over links...
Greens signal free buses and childcare as price for SNP deal at Holyrood
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy, port infrastructure over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 200 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored personnel carrier in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Keith Kellogg urges US to 'finish the job' against Iran by seizing islands, strangling economy
Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg (Ret.) is urging the U.S. to "finish the job" against Iran, calling for the seizure of strategic islands, crippling its energy sector and arming insurgents inside the country after a fragile ceasefire was extended in a bid to keep negotiations alive."Let’s not negotiate anymore. Let’s just walk away. Let’s finish the job," Kellogg said Tuesday on "Hannity."Kellogg, who previously served as a special envoy for Ukraine and Russia under the Trump administration, argued that I...
Global forced displacement surpasses 117M as conflicts intensify
Escalating conflicts across multiple regions have intensified forced displacement, with millions of people newly uprooted in recent months, deepening...
Morgan McSweeney to take questions from MPs amid Lord Mandelson vetting scandal
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How long can US stay at war with Iran? Here’s how the numbers stack up
A recent report highlights that while the US can sustain a conflict with Iran for now, it's depleting critical missile stockpiles. This drawdown significantly impacts readiness for potential future conflicts, particularly with China. Rebuilding these advanced munitions will take years, posing a strategic vulnerability for America's global position.
White House draws up blacklist of NATO countries — media
According to the report, the US administration is keeping the details under wraps while considering various courses of action