Politics

110 Posts

Coverage of political events, policies, elections, and government activities.

Forbes
Forbes
· May 16

Why The Qataris Are Happy To Dump Their 747 On Trump

Many governments and royal families are selling their large, fuel-inefficient jumbo jets, reflecting a shift away from extravagance in the skies. Despite the trend, the U.S. president is reportedly interested in acquiring a new four-engine jumbo jet. The article highlights the Qatar royal family’s decision to offload their Boeing 747,...
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Business
Bbc
Bbc
· May 16

Fulham and Newcastle among four Premier League clubs warned over gambling sponsors

Four Premier League clubs—Bournemouth, Fulham, Newcastle, and Wolves—along with Burnley, have been warned by the UK Gambling Commission over their sponsorship ties with TGP Europe, an unlicensed gambling operator. TGP Europe surrendered its UK gambling licence after failing to comply with anti-money laundering rules and insufficient checks on business partners....
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Business
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 16

CJN warns lawyers on AI Integration in legal practice

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, cautions legal practitioners, especially Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN), to critically evaluate the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Nigeria’s legal framework to avoid disruption of cultural norms and religious principles. The CJN emphasized the need to adapt the Nigerian legal system...
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AI
Southafricatoday
Southafricatoday
· May 16

Russian Delegation Satisfied with Ukraine Talks Outcome, Ready to Continue Dialogue

Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky expressed a positive mood following talks in Istanbul with Ukraine. The Russian delegation is satisfied with the outcome of the negotiations and is prepared to continue dialogue. These talks mark an ongoing diplomatic effort amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The discussions were reported...
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Politics
Variety
Variety
· May 16

Trump Claims Taylor Swift Is ‘No Longer Hot’ After He Posted ‘I Hate Taylor Swift!’

Donald Trump expressed disdain for singer Taylor Swift on his Truth Social platform, claiming she is “no longer hot” following his “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT” post. Swift had publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, prompting Trump’s critical remarks. Despite past admiration, Trump has criticized Swift, including...
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Celebrity
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 16

Finland charges Simon Ekpa with inciting terrorism

Finnish prosecutors have charged Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian separatist leader, with inciting terrorism and participating in terrorist group activities linked to efforts to establish Biafra as an independent state. The alleged crimes took place in Lahti, Finland, from 2021 to 2024, and Ekpa denies the charges while remaining in custody....
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Crime
Dailytrust
Dailytrust
· May 14

Qatar gifts Trump $400m jet

The Qatar Royal family has offered a $400 million Boeing 747-8 jet to former U.S. President Donald Trump as a presidential plane, planned to be part of his future presidential library. Trump accepted the offer, seeing it as a generous gift and declined concerns about its ethical implications, emphasizing the...
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Business