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Questions Remain for Labour After They Withdraw Support for Rochdale By-Election Candidate
Labour withdrew support for their Rochdale by-election candidate on Monday evening. Azhar Ali apologised for claiming Israel let the Hamas attack happen as a pretext for war. Keir Starmer stood by him at first, but “further comments” surfaced where Ali blamed Jewish media figures for the sacking of a pro-Palestine Labour MP. The row has […]
Senate Must Balance Ally Support With Border Security Amid Rising Threats: Analyst
NTD spoke with Col. Grant Newsham, retired U.S. Marine and senior fellow with the Center for Security Policy, to provide some perspective on the Senate’s $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
Trump Finds Support in Paris Venue
A Republican Overseas branch orchestrated the World Freedom Initiative summit in Paris. Numerous speakers, including Governor Kristi Noem, a former Trump advisor, and EU parliament members, discussed mutual right-wing political challenges. Expressing optimism for a potential Trump reelection in 2024 was a recurring sentiment among many speakers.
Response to Israel Attacks Can Bring Divided People Together: Rep. Jim Costa
The recent attacks against Israel have come at a time of division across Israeli society, but Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) says the moment could ultimately bring the Israeli people together. “Crisis oftentimes has a way of bringing people together. Certainly in Israel, this crisis is with a lot of contention and division within that country,” […]
Drunk Drivers Causing Parental Deaths Now Liable for Child Support in Texas
Drunk drivers who are convicted of intoxication manslaughter will now need to pay child support if they kill a parent or guardian of a child in a car crash, according to a new Texas law that went into effect on Sept. 1. The law was a bipartisan bill that Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, signed […]
Preparing Homes, Communities is Key: Ways to Stay Safe This Wildfire Season
In the wake of devastating wildfires in Hawaii and Greece, there remain a number of practical ways to stay safe this wildfire season. NTD spoke to Joaquin Ramirez Cisneros, president of the International Association of Wildland Fire. Mr. Ramirez is an expert in the field, with 25 years of experience in wildfire response and control, […]
People Gather in Support of Elected Officials After Attack on Paris Suburb Mayor’s Home
People gather in support of elected officials in front of the town hall of the Paris suburb of L’Hay-les-Roses, whose mayor’s home was targeted by rioters, putting in danger his wife and two children.
EU Prepares More Russia Sanctions; Kremlin Readies Offensive
KYIV, Ukraine—The European Union will unveil its 10th package of sanctions against Russia on Feb. 24 to mark the anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a senior official from the bloc said in Kyiv on Friday, as Ukrainian forces gird for an expected Russian offensive in the coming weeks. The sanctions will target technology […]
European Lawmakers Visit Taiwan to Show Support
A group of lawmakers from different countries in Europe arrived in Taiwan this week. The politicians are looking to boost bilateral trade ties with the island. Two of them are sanctioned by Beijing. They met with Taiwan’s foreign minister Thursday.
US Corporations Reiterate Financial Support for Workers Seeking Abortions
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn Roe Vs. Wade on Friday, many large U.S. companies across multiple sectors championed their workplace health plans that will cover out-of-state abortion costs for employees. JPMorgan Chase confirmed in an internal memo obtained by CNBC that it would maintain its commitment to offer travel benefits for abortions […]
Chinese State Media Signals Beijing Won’t Cooperate With US Over Ukraine Following ‘Intense’ Talks With Washington
News Analysis China’s state-run media is signaling that Beijing will continue to side with Russia over the war in Ukraine, after seven hours of “intense” talks between U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan and Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi in Rome on March 14. The two sides discussed a number of issues, including Taiwan and North […]