Democratic candidate Kamala Harris put her Republican rival Donald Trump on the defensive in a combative presidential debate on Tuesday with a stream of attacks on his fitness for office, his support of abortion restrictions, and his myriad legal woes. A former prosecutor, Harris, 59, controlled the debate from the start, getting under her rival’s…
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris will on Tuesday meet to debate, a phenomenon that could prove pivotal in their pitched battle for the White House. The ABC News-hosted debate at 9 p.m. ET (0100 GMT on Wednesday) takes place just eight weeks before the Nov. 5 election, with…
US Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Presidential nominee will face a possible combative former President Donald Trump of the Republican Party as the two candidates will go head-to-head for the first and perhaps only time in a debate on Tuesday before voters head to the polls in November. Tuesday’s debate will be the first…
Botswana will hold its general elections October 30, President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced. “Following the diligent preparations by the Independent Electoral Commission, the general elections would take place on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024,” said Masisi in a televised speech. Masisi declared October 30 and October 31, both public holidays to promote higher voter turnout, urging all…
Former French prime minister Édouard Philippe, considered one of the country’s most popular politicians, has announced that he plans to run in the 2027 presidential elections. Philippe, who served as current President Emmanuel Macron’s first prime minister from 2017-2020, made the widely expected announcement on Wednesday, local media reported. In a survey by the polling…
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) saw historic gains in Sunday’s state parliamentary elections in the eastern states of Saxony and Thuringia as part of broader national ambitions. The party’s co-chairman said this on Monday. AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla suggested that further gains by the AfD will make it impossible for other German political parties…
Prof. Okello Oculi, a political scientist, has urged leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to decide on what political morality they intend to follow. Oculi made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja. He said that African leaders should either choose between morality based on…
Barack Obama, the 44th U.S. president and a marquee name in Democratic politics used his well-known rhetorical powers to deliver a thundering endorsement of Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. Obama addresses the party faithful on Tuesday evening. He is expected to pay tribute to outgoing President Joe Biden, who served as Obama’s vice president for…
In a landmark four-hour meeting, President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping make strides in easing US-China tensions. Agreements on fentanyl production and military communication showcase diplomatic progress, but challenges persist. Explore the highlights of their discussions and the implications for the future. Navigating Complex Relations US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi…
António Costa, Portugal’s Prime Minister, steps down amidst a far-reaching corruption investigation. Learn about the scandal and its implications on the nation’s political landscape. The Resignation of António Costa Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa, who has been at the helm of the country since 2015, has tendered his resignation in the wake of a sweeping…
