insert_link World Jack Smith appeals dismissal of Trump’s classified documents case Special Council Jack Smith is trying to keep Donald Trump's classified documents case alive. He filed an appeal on Wednesday after a Trump appointed judge threw the case out earlier in the week. Toni Waterman has more. today18 July, 2024
insert_link World Trump says Taiwan ‘should pay’ US for defence against China Taiwan "should pay" the United States for defence, US presidential candidate Donald Trump said in a wide-ranging interview that has cast doubt on the relationship between Washginton and Taipei should he be re-elected in November. In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek published on Tuesday, the former president was asked if he would defend self-ruled Taiwan from China, which claims the island as part of its territory. […] today17 July, 2024
insert_link World Trump chooses Ohio Senator JD Vance as his Vice-President The official Republican candidate for President, Donald Trump, has chosen JD Vance as his running mate. The Ohio Senator is relatively new to politics but known as a strong 'MAGA' supporter. He's due to address the Republican National Convention later this week. Caroline Malone reports. today16 July, 2024
insert_link World Political analyst discusses impact of Trump’s assassination attempt on democracry Following the recent assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, Political Analyst and Acting Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, weighed in on the potential implications for Trump’s political future. "This should never have happened," Breakfast stated, stressing that political violence undermines democracy. He expressed concerns that proponents of democracy would not support such acts, as free and […] today15 July, 2024
insert_link World ‘One inch from a potential civil war’ – near miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracy U.S. Secret Service agents help former President Donald Trump offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images By Arie Perliger, UMass Lowell With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for […] today15 July, 2024
insert_link World India’s right wing leaders condemn Trump attack Leaders from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party have condemned this weekend's attack on former US President Donald Trump. Some have even accused the opposition of similarly 'inciting violence' against Prime Minister Modi. Over the weekend, Modi tweeted to say he was 'deeply concerned' by the attack on 'his friend' Donald Trump, adding 'violence has no place in politics'. Neha Poonia has more. today15 July, 2024
insert_link World US President Joe Biden Clings on to Democratic Support US President Joe Biden is clinging on to his political future despite intense pressure not to run for re-election, even as Democrats consider calls for him to bow out. One Democratic Senator has suggested Donald Trump might be on track to claim the presidency "in a landslide", and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has hardly given him a ringing endorsement. Mitch McCann reports: today11 July, 2024
insert_link World U.S Democrats divided in private meetings over Biden’s re-election There's been consensus reached at U.S Democratic Party meetings on whether US president Joe Biden should suspend his reelection bid. The make-or-break private sessions saw Democrats in both the House and Senate discuss the president's future, but without reaching any decisions. Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Pete Aguilar agreed there were differing opinions at Tuesday's meeting. But pushed back on suggestions Biden is losing support. Meanwhile at the […] today10 July, 2024
insert_link World Trump hush money trial sentencing delayed after immunity ruling A New York judge on Tuesday delayed Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to an adult film star until September 18, after the former U.S. president asked for a chance to argue he should have been immune from prosecution. Zachary Goelman produced this report. The Economic Times further reports that Trump faces an uphill battle getting the hush money conviction overturned […] today3 July, 2024
