Living the American dream, Pakistani migrant builds tourist ‘stop spot’ in New York State

Living the American dream, Pakistani migrant builds tourist ‘stop spot’ in New York State

Frontier Town Gateway, a service centre off a major interstate highway in New York State, is an oasis for travellers seeking a cold drink, a bite to eat and a place to stretch their legs. In the age of electric cars, the Tesla charging stations at the service centre are another draw. These are the … Read more

Britain wants to reset its Brexit reset – POLITICO

Britain wants to reset its Brexit reset – POLITICO

Britain’s new government spent most of the fall bogged down in questions over where it stands on EU demands for a youth mobility scheme — which Brussels sees as essential to the reset. The young Labour administration is worried the idea smells too much like EU migration, a difficult political issue in Britain. It hasn’t … Read more

37 words that sum up a wild 2024 in British politics – POLITICO

37 words that sum up a wild 2024 in British politics – POLITICO

As the dust settles on another wild one, let POLITICO help you reminisce by rattling through, in no particular order, the 37 words on every extremely-online political type’s lips this year. TWO-TIER JUSTICE: A big talking point of comeback kid Nigel Farage and his fans. They argued that the British justice system treated white and … Read more

Students brutally lathi-charged in Bihar to hide paper leak, rigging: Congress | Education

Students brutally lathi-charged in Bihar to hide paper leak, rigging: Congress | Education

Accusing the BJP of spreading a web of paper leak mafia across the country that is ruining the future of the youth, the Congress on Monday alleged that the brutal lathi-charge on BPSC candidates in Patna was carried out to hide paper leak and rigging. Protestors demonstrating in Patna over the alleged leak of a … Read more

Teen’s murder drives Albania to ban TikTok for a year  – POLITICO

Teen’s murder drives Albania to ban TikTok for a year  – POLITICO

“The problem today is not our children, the problem today is us, the problem today is our society, the problem today is TikTok and all the others that are taking our children hostage,” Rama said. TikTok has asked for “urgent clarity from the Albanian government” on the case of the stabbed teenager, the Associated Press … Read more

Is the British government scared of Nigel Farage? – POLITICO

Is the British government scared of Nigel Farage? – POLITICO

“A top priority for them is maintaining the support of ‘Red Wall’ voters, many of whom voted for Brexit, and the party is concerned that any significant deepening of relations could be seen as somehow undoing Brexit.” Ringing in the New Year The nervous caution in London is being noticed in Brussels. After leading a … Read more

EU’s demands for Starmer’s reset – POLITICO

EU’s demands for Starmer’s reset – POLITICO

The 19-page document originates with the Hungarian government, which is currently chairing meetings of the EU’s national governments. The demands in the document, which the Financial Times reported on earlier this week, are more of a wish list toward the Commission before the EU national governments give Brussels a mandate to actually start formal talks with London. … Read more

MEPs reject smoking ban plan – POLITICO

MEPs reject smoking ban plan – POLITICO

It said in a statement after the vote that Parliament “failed to protect children and young people today,” and blamed the EPP and far-right groups for blocking “critical recommendations” to extend public bans against e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. As a result, the S&D group was “forced to vote against the watered-down resolution to preserve … Read more

PM Modi urges youth to participate in ‘Viksit Bharat Quiz Challenge’, here’s what you need to know | Competitive Exams

PM Modi urges youth to participate in ‘Viksit Bharat Quiz Challenge’, here’s what you need to know | Competitive Exams

Nov 28, 2024 12:14 PM IST The Viksit Bharat Quiz Challenge will test the participants’ understanding and awareness of India’s significant milestones and achievements. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged youngsters to take part in the ‘Viksit Bharat Quiz Challenge‘, a part of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue which is scheduled to take place at … Read more

Young candidates to be given priority in GE16, says Zahid

Young candidates to be given priority in GE16, says Zahid

IPOH: Young candidates will be given priority in the 16th General Election (GE16), says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Dr Ahmad Zahid, who is also Barisan Nasional chairman, said putting out young candidates was the way forward, as the move has proved to work well in the Nenggiri and Mahkota by-elections. … Read more