Jubilant Syrians gather for Friday prayers for the 1st time since Assad's ouster

In his press conference, Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concern over the Kids Online Safety Act and shared an anecdote about receiving thousands of profane attacks after questioning why Bluesky users left Elon Musk's platform X. Despite Bluesky's reputation as a liberal "safe space," Kruse faced a barrage of personal attacks for his post, highlighting the platform's seeming focus on progressive purity and censorship of conservative content. Full Article

Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf envisions Nigel Farage becoming the next prime minister, causing concern among Westminster figures despite the party's current small number of MPs. With Farage's past electoral success and potential to disrupt the political landscape, Reform UK poses a significant threat to both major parties. Labour and Conservatives must address this threat head-on and scrutinize Reform UK's policies to counter their growing influence in British politics. Full Article

The UK government has announced its most ambitious clean power plan yet, aiming to generate 95% of its electricity from renewables by 2030 to stabilize energy prices. Energy secretary Ed Miliband described it as a significant reform to the energy system, emphasizing the importance of harnessing natural resources for national security and economic growth. This initiative follows the UK's commitment to reduce emissions by at least 81% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels, with a...

The US country report on terrorism for 2023 highlighted the impact of terrorist groups like ISIS, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Jaish-e-Mohammed in India, particularly in Jammu & Kashmir. The report praised India's efforts in combating terrorism, but did not address Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism. Despite Pakistan's steps to counter terrorism financing, the report noted a significant increase in terrorist attacks in the country. Full Article

Representative John James, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Africa, introduced the AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2024, aiming to reauthorize the African Growth and Opportunity Act until 2037. The bill emphasizes the economic benefits of AGOA for both the U.S. and African countries, highlighting job creation, supply chain adjustments, and the promotion of U.S.-Africa economic ties. By providing broader eligibility assessment options for African nations, the legislation aims to strengthen...

The Lok Sabha witnessed intense exchanges between the ruling party and opposition during the Parliament Winter Session's Constitution Debate, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accusing Congress of prioritizing power over the Constitution, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticizing the BJP for undermining constitutional protections. The session, commemorating the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution, will continue in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to reply in Lok Sabha and Home Minister...