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Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku president and Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah, has come under fire in an alleged mining scandal that has seen charges against two state assemblymen over corruption involving mining licences. Kitingan has denied any wrongdoing, claiming that videos implicating him are the work
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In a significant development, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed independent member of the National Assembly, Chaudhry Usman Ali, joined the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday. This move is seen as a blow to the PTI, which has been facing internal discord and challenges. Ali, who was awarded Rs200 million
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The ongoing impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte is facing yet another delay, with the start of proceedings pushed back from June 2 to June 11. This decision has raised serious doubts about the commitment of lawmakers to hold the Vice President accountable for the alleged anomalies in the
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Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor emphasized the state government's commitment to allowing the legal process to unfold without interference. This approach is in response to the corruption charges brought against two assemblymen, Yusof Yacob and Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandi. Hajiji stated that decisions regarding their government
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A tense legal faceoff erupted in Kwara State as former federal lawmaker and prominent political figure, Hon. Mashood Mustapha, was arraigned before the State High Court in Ilorin over defamation allegations against Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The dispute revolves around the demolition of Mustapha's multi-billion-naira commercial property, Crystal Place,
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Democratic lawmakers approved a record-breaking $58.8 billion spending bill in the final hours before a potential government shutdown, despite criticisms from Republicans and some within the administration. The budget includes significant funding for key areas such as pension payments, K-12 schools, and property tax relief, but also dips into
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The fourth consecutive year of Pennsylvania's budget being delayed, this time missing the June 30 deadline, has lawmakers facing a complex situation, with Gov. Josh Shapiro and General Assembly leaders unable to reach a compromise. Despite a busy weekend of meetings, the impasse persists, and potential financial stress
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As the final day of the 2025 legislative session drew to a close, New Hampshire lawmakers approved several contentious bills, including measures that restrict access to gender-affirming care for minors, limit access to librarians' records, and increase voter verification requirements. The bills now head to Governor Kelly Ayotte'
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The Sabah Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) is reeling from fresh allegations of bribery involving more state assemblymen, with party chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud expressing shock and dismay over the revelations. According to Malaysiakini, the allegations involve five assemblymen from local parties and a former member of parliament, who allegedly received
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Scores of mourners gathered on Saturday to bid farewell to Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were tragically killed in an act of "targeted political violence" earlier this month. Gov. Tim Walz, a close ally of Hortman, delivered a heartfelt eulogy, remembering her as "
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Tens of thousands of mourners gathered on Saturday to bid farewell to Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were slain earlier this month in what officials have described as an act of "targeted political violence." Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a close friend and ally of
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Thousands of people gathered at the Minnesota Capitol on Friday to pay tribute to slain lawmaker Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their family pet Gilbert, a golden retriever who was fatally shot alongside the couple. The capsulated remains of Gilbert, a former service-dog-in-training, lay in state between the coffins
