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Indian election: Narendra Modi hasn’t delivered the expected landslide – where the BJP may have gone wrong

By Thankom Arun, University of Essex Narendra Modi may have led his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to a historic third term, but the landslide victory that many had expected failed to materialise. With half of the 640 million votes counted, Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its political allies were on course to win 290 seats. It’s enough to form […]

5 June, 2024

World

U.S government panel rejects MDMA as PTSD treatment

A U.S Food and Drug Administration panel has rejected the use of MDMA as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Panelists expressed concern about the quality of the clinical trials used with the drug commonly known as ecstasy or molly. Ira Spitzer reports. us

5 June, 2024

Business / Economics

NZ Budget 2024: tax cuts and borrowing don’t always fuel inflation – but Nicola Willis has to get the balance right

LazingBee/Getty Images By Dennis Wesselbaum, University of Otago On the eve of the first budget from the National-ACT-New Zealand First coalition government, there is ongoing debate over whether borrowing while offering tax cuts could trigger a rise in inflation. Finance minister Nicola Willis has confirmed the budget will introduce “meaningful but modest” tax relief. But what impact will these cuts have on New Zealand’s economy? During the […]

5 June, 2024

World

Biden Enacts Restrictive Immigration Policy

U.S President Joseph Biden has signed his most restrictive immigration policy yet, halting asylum requests at the southern border if crossings exceed a daily average of 2,500 people over a week. Exceptions include unaccompanied children and humanitarian cases. This move aims to demonstrate Biden's toughness on illegal immigration as Donald Trump focuses on mass deportations in his campaign, framing immigration as a central issue. From Washington, Benji Hyer […]

5 June, 2024

World

U.S presents new draft Security Council resolution to stop the fighting in Gaza

The United States has requested UN Security Council support for President Joseph Biden's three-phase plan to end the nearly eight-month war in Gaza. A draft resolution has been circulated to all council members and is expected to be voted on at some stage. Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed Israel will accept the framework deal though he described it as flawed and in need of much more work. From the United Nations […]

5 June, 2024

World

U.S Attorney General denies politicising justice system against Trump

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has rejected accusations by House Republicans that he has politicized the criminal justice system in a bid to stop Donald Trump from being reelected. Testifying on Capitol Hill, Mr Garland vigorously defended the justice department and accused lawmakers of peddling conspiracy theories. From WashingtonKate Fisher reports.

5 June, 2024

Business / Economics

Airbus to unveil combat drone to accompany fighter jets

European planemaker Airbus was on Wednesday to unveil a full-scale model of a fighter drone dubbed "Wingman" and designed to accompany manned combat aircraft on risky missions. The model will be on display at the ILA Berlin Air Show, Germany's largest aerospace show, from June 5 to 9. "The Wingman is intended to augment the capabilities of current manned combat aircraft with uncrewed platforms that can carry […]

4 June, 2024

World

Counting of votes underway in world’s big-gest election

Counting of votes is underway in India in an election which saw 642 million people cast their ballot over two months. Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party seems to be leading but its leads are narrower than what most exit polls predicted. Neha Poonia Reports:

4 June, 2024

World

Russian Foreign Minister begins Africa tour

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Guinea on the first leg of a three-country African tour aimed at boosting support for Moscow. According to reports by Russian state me-dia, Lavrov is expected to continue his tour in Chad and Burkina Faso. The trip comes as Moscow looks to bolster support from countries on the continent, amidst Russian isolation on the world stage.

4 June, 2024