Political jolts, US government shutdown casts cloud over markets

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Political upheaval in Japan and France gripped currency and bond markets for a second day running on Tuesday, while global shares stuttered despite a multi-billion dollar chip-supply deal between AMD and OpenAI. The...

Political instability causes near stagnation in the French economy

At a supermarket in Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, western France, June 12, 2025. SEBASTIEN SALOM-GOMIS / AFP Even before the resignation of the very short-lived Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday, October 6, political instability had already...

Politicians must 'stop putting politics over people': Sen. Darby Hills

Political heat over putting housing and parks on the block in Great Privatisation

"It's quite an emotive topic," admits Napier deputy mayor Annette Brosnan. New city councillors elected this coming weekend will be tasked with selling 72 social housing units valued at up to $20m (on a back of envelope reckoning) and finding...

Political opinion: Victoria Collins MP calls on Government to protect “invaluable” hospitality sector

Victoria Collins, MP for Harpenden & Berkhamsted, has welcomed the passing of a Liberal Democrat policy at the party’s conference which has called on the Government to do more to protect hospitality businesses. The ‘Backing hospitality for growth...

PM Modi vs Mamata Banerjee: Politics rages over attack on BJP leaders in flood-hit Dooars

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a frontal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of politicising a natural disaster. The Trinamool Congress chief’s broadside came after Modi targeted the state government over...

‘Prime Minister of India, not just BJP’:  War of words ensues as Mamata Banerjee accuses PM Modi of ‘politicising’ Bengal floods 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what she called, politicising the recent floods and landslides in North Bengal. She described the Prime Minister’s remarks as “unfortunate and deeply...

'Not the time for partisan chest-thumping': Mamata Banerjee slams PM Modi for 'politicising' floods; calls it political low

Mamata Banerjee and PM Narendra Modi (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: West Bengal Chief MinisterMamata Banerjee slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “politicising” the recent floods and landslides in North Bengal, calling his remarks a political...

“PM’s blame on TMC a breach of Constitutional ethos”: CM Mamata slams PM Modi for politicising north Bengal floods

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for politicising the recent floods and landslides in North Bengal, calling it “unfortunate and deeply concerning.” In a post on X, Banerjee accused the Prime...

Gov Aliyu warns against politicising security in Sokoto

BY JENNIFER EZIMAKOR Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has warned politicians and public commentators against politicizing security issues, saying such actions undermine peace and stability in the state. Speaking in Silame Local Government Area...

Mamata accuses Modi of ‘politicising’ Bengal floods

Kolkata, Oct 6 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of “politicising a natural disaster” and “breaching the constitutional ethos” after he criticised...

Attorney General Bondi will face Senate questions over political pressure on Justice Department

WASHINGTON – Attorney General Pam Bondi will face lawmakers at a congressional hearing Tuesday amid growing questions about political influence over a Justice Department that has already criminally charged one of President Donald Trump's longtime...

Rise in political violence threatens the rule of law

Opinion “We need as Canadians to open our eyes and recognize that political violence is not something that just occurs somewhere else, but that it is happening here in our own communities.” — Former federal public safety minister Marco Mendicino...

Bihar election is a critical test of leadership, challenging old politics for a new future

October 7, 2025 07:28 AM IST First published on: Oct 7, 2025 at 07:28 AM IST The announcement by the Election Commission of the poll schedule in Bihar inaugurates the second big political face-off in a year that began with the contest in Delhi,...

Jay Collins slams ‘paparazzi-chasing’ politicians amid speculation he could enter Governor’s race

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins suggested many politicians seeking higher office might be chasing attention instead of responsibility. Florida, he told a Florida TaxWatch gathering in Orlando, deserved more than that. “We do hard things. We lead not because...

Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi: Samoa's longest-serving leader reflects on political career

Samoa's longest-serving leader Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi says his time in parliament is drawing to a close after more than four decades in politics. "This is my last term, to the end of this term, not necessarily the leadership, but to...

College Republicans encourage discourse over popcorn, politics

By Juliana Vasquez | Staff Writer Political discourse with a side of kettle corn was served at Baylor’s College Republicans event “Popcorn and Politics” Monday evening in Cashion C101. Attendees were encouraged to discuss current events, such as...

SA Morning Soapbox | Do you trust politicians to clean up the rot?

JOHANNESBURG - The Ad Hoc Committee begins its hearings into alleged political interference in the police and judiciary. It comes as the Madlanga Commission continues its own probe into the capture of the criminal justice system. So on the SA...

Country Music Star Zach Bryan Turns Political With Anti-ICE Ballad

Zach Bryan has become one of the biggest stars in country music over the past few years, winning legions of fans with a unique blend of Americana, self-reflection, and heartfelt love songs, while staying far away from politics. But that may be...

“No politics should be done on this incident”: Rajasthan DyCM Bairwa on Jaipur hospital fire

Rajasthan Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa on Monday said that the government stands by families affected by the SMS Hospital ICU fire, with ex-gratia to be provided and post-mortems completed. He further added that no politics should be done on this...