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Report reveals secret US inquiry into alleged 2016 Egyptian $10m gift to Trump

A Washington Post report details that an Egypt-linked group withdrew funds days before Trump’s inauguration

The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2024

Texas attorney general says Biden must continue border wall construction after court deadline passes

Texas sued to stop an executive order issued by President Biden on his Inauguration Day to stop border wall construction and divert funds that had already been allocated for the project.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 1, 2024

Hamas leader’s killing in Tehran likely to further escalate violence in Middle East

Palestinian militant group Hamas says its top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has been killed in his home in Tehran. It blames Israel for the attack, saying it was “a Zionist airstrike on his residence in Tehran after he participated in the inauguration of Iran’s new president”.

The Conversation · Jul 31, 2024

‘It’s true Ram bhakt’s win’: Ayodhya MP Awadhesh Prasad on his victory, Ram temple, polls

The Ram Janmabhoomi and Babri mosque dispute in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya dominated Indian politics for three decades, culminating in the grand inauguration of the Ram temple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi months ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. It also became the main poll plank of the BJP.      

Newslaundry · Jun 27, 2024

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa warns of ‘toxic cleavages’ at inauguration

President is sworn in for second term as head of coalition government after losing parliamentary majority

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024

‘New era’: Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa’s president for second term

ANC leader now set to appoint cabinet featuring his weakened party and coalition partners in unity government.

Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2024

China’s war games near Taiwan threaten international peace and security

Taiwan recently saw yet another peaceful transition of power with the inauguration of President Lai Ching-Te, who was elected to office in January.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2024

What is BoP? The regulation that's part of sports car racing

BoP is a part of how sports car racing is governed, but making sense of it is not always easy given much of it is hidden from the public domain.  Manufacturers in the World Endurance Championship are even forbidden from discussing BoP, however some facts are still known. What is…

Autosport · Jun 12, 2024

Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure

Taipei chooses pragmatism over ideology in relations with its diplomatic allies, but it might not be enough.

Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2024

El Salvador Thwarts Bomb Plot Before President's Inauguration

El Salvador authorities foil bomb plot targeting President's inauguration, underscoring security challenges and commitment to public safety.

Top News · May 31, 2024