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Australia Sides with Majority of UN Members to Recognize Palestinian Sovereignty

In a significant diplomatic move, Australia has broken ranks with its close allies the United States and Israel by voting in favor of a United Nations resolution that recognizes the "permanent sovereignty" of the Palestinian people over the occupied territories of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. On Thursday, Australia joined 154 other countries, including the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and France, in backing the draft resolution. The motion reaffirms Palestinian sovereignty over their natural resources in the occupied territories. Australia also supported a second resolution that condemned Israel for an oil spill incident off the coast of Lebanon in 2006 and called on Israel to compensate Lebanon and other affected countries. A spokesperson for Foreign Minister Penny Wong said that while Australia did not agree with everything in the resolutions, the votes reflect "international concern […]

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Billionaire Mining Magnate Vows to Challenge Australia’s Proposed Political Donation Reforms

Clive Palmer, the billionaire mining magnate and founder of the United Australia Party, has threatened to launch a High Court challenge over the Australian government's plans to curb political donations. The Albanese government is set to introduce legislation next week that would cap donations to political parties at $600,000 per year and limit individual donations to candidates and politicians to $20,000. The proposed reforms would also impose spending caps of $90 million for federal campaigns and $800,000 per electorate. Mr. Palmer, who spent over $100 million to win just one Senate seat in the 2022 election, claims the reforms are designed to "suppress competition" and limit the ability of independents to run for office. He accused the Labor and Liberal parties of working together to "control Australians" and their democratic freedoms. "As an Australian citizen, I will challenge these unconstitutional […]

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Ghana’s Electoral Commission Refutes Doubts Over Its Impartiality

Ahead of the upcoming December 7 general elections, Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC) has firmly rejected claims that public trust in its operations is waning. This response comes after concerns were raised in an Afrobarometer report by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), which suggested that many Ghanaians are increasingly skeptical about the Commission's impartiality. In a media interview, Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, the Deputy Chairperson of the EC, stated that these concerns are unfounded. He reassured the public of the Commission's dedication to delivering credible and transparent elections. Dr. Asare highlighted the extensive measures the EC has taken to enhance the integrity of the electoral process. This includes deploying advanced biometric systems, rigorous training of poll staff, and strengthening oversight mechanisms at all polling stations. "You talk about the quality of elections in Africa, Ghana is one of the […]

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Bawumia Campaign Rejects Reliance on Election Prophecies

In the lead-up to Ghana's 2024 general elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's campaign team has firmly stated that it will not be swayed by prophetic predictions about the outcome. This stance comes after claims made by some pastors during a recent interaction with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, that he would emerge victorious. In an interview with Citi News, Anthony Karbo, a senior aide to Dr. Bawumia, dismissed such assertions. Karbo emphasized that the campaign views these claims as mere predictions rather than divinely inspired prophecies. He stressed that the team remains focused on its own strategic engagement with voters, rather than being influenced by external commentary. "I find those prophecies to be predictions. I don't understand why prophecies are prevalent in Africa. I don't understand it. Nobody talks about prophecies in other jurisdictions like China, America, […]

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Trump Transition Team to Bypass FBI Background Checks for Cabinet Nominees

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has announced plans to forgo traditional FBI background checks for certain Cabinet nominees, opting instead to use private companies for the vetting process. According to sources close to the transition planning, this decision stems from concerns about the speed and efficiency of the FBI system. The transition team indicates that the current FBI vetting process could potentially delay the implementation of the incoming administration's agenda. This development coincides with the consideration of several candidates for high-level positions, including Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence. While the president maintains final authority on nominations and intelligence sharing, this approach represents a departure from protocols established after World War II. These protocols were initially designed to screen potential appointees for foreign ties and other national security concerns. According to sources, Trump's […]

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