Politics

Nigel Farage predicts seismic shock in UK politics after Donald Trump success

Addressing party guests at The Ritz on 23 November, Nigel Farage hailed the revolution in America that has put Donald Trump in charge while referring to Obama as ghastly. Farage said he expected a “complete realignment” of British politics, and that he suspected the ruling Conservative party “were not fit with the legacy of Brexit.” The interim Ukip leaders comments come just two days after US President-elect Donald Trump called for Farage to be named the UKs ambassador to the US.

Nov 24, 2016

Sushma Swaraj to not attend Heart of Asia Conference in Amritsar

"Talks and terror can't go together. The environment has to be terror free for talks to take place," MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.

Nov 24, 2016

Aakrosh Diwas: From petitions to posts, netizens vehemently oppose Bharat Bandh

Netizens across India are doing everything they can to show they are against this nationwide strike, and are willing to work on Monday.

Nov 24, 2016

Martin Schulz will not run for European Parliament president for a third term

EU Parliament President Schulz announces that he will instead return to German politics but said, ‘I will carry on my functions as president of the European Parliament with the same strength and conviction until the end of my mandate.’

Nov 24, 2016

Who is Betsy DeVos, to-be-education secretary in Donald Trump administration?

DeVos is a billionaire philanthropist who is married to Dick DeVos, son of the co-founder of Amway.

Nov 24, 2016

Taliban want 'non-military' solution to Afghan problem, says negotiator

The extremist group is currently conducting internal discussions on issues that are to be put forward when bilateral talks resume.

Nov 24, 2016

Demonetisation row: 'In the long run, we are all dead,' says ex-PM Manmohan Singh in Rajya Sabha

The members of opposition parties stormed the well of the House shouting "bhag gaya bhai bhag gaya, Pradhan Mantri bhag gaya!"

Nov 24, 2016

The right-wing populists who could take power across Europe

Across Western Europe, right-wing populists are preparing for battles in major elections. Newsweek takes a look at four of the key figures involved in some of the biggest elections.

Nov 23, 2016

What is the Investigatory Powers Bill, aka. the Snoopers Charter?

The bill, described by NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden as the most extreme surveillance in the history of Western democracy, is expected to be codified into UK law by the beginning of 2017.

Nov 23, 2016

Iran says will 'react' if US breaks existing nuclear deal again

The current warning involves the Iran Sanctions Act, which the US House of Representatives has re-enacted, extending it by 10 years.

Nov 23, 2016

New US ambassador to UN: 10 things you need to know about Nikki Haley

She is the first female appointee to a Cabinet-level post by the President-elect Donald Trump.

Nov 23, 2016

Evening wrap: US elections possibly rigged, Bharat Bandh on Nov 28, Alicia Silverstone poses nude, and more

Read about Nikki Haley representing the US at the UN, and two Bahubali 2 videos leaked online.

Nov 23, 2016

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Aakrosh Diwas: Opposition calls for Bharat Bandh on Nov 28 to protest against note ban

Mamata Banerjee also held a protest at Jantar Mantar that was also joined by actress and Samajwadi Party member Jaya Bachchan.

Nov 23, 2016

Forbes blames Donald Trump for WWE's low viewership!

Monday Night Raw post Survivor Series 2016 has seen viewership fall up to 11.6% in the third hour.

Nov 23, 2016

Nigel Farage is very flattered by Donald Trumps UK ambassador comments

Interim Ukip leader Nigel Farage refused to rule out being the third man between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and US President-elect Donald Trump. Farage is the only UK politician to have met Trump since his election win, and campaigned for the controversial Republican earlier in 2016.

Nov 23, 2016