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More Than 518,000 Citizens Already Voted In Kyrgyzstan's Parliamentary Elections
3+ min ago (140+ words) Deputy Chairperson of the Central Election Commission, Aydana Zhupueva, made this announcement during a briefing. Kyrgyzstan is divided into thirty electoral districts, each of which will elect three deputies to parliament. Voter turnout varied across districts, with the highest participation recorded in District Number One at sixteen point two two percent, District Number Four at fifteen point six zero percent, and District Number Thirty at fifteen point three three percent. Lower turnout was reported in District Number Twenty at seven point three zero percent, District Number Twenty-Four at seven point seven one percent, and District Number Twenty-One at eight point four six percent. The total number of registered voters in the country is 4,294,243. Voting is ongoing at polling stations nationwide. Canary Capital Launches Spot XRP ETF (XRPC), Delivering Simplified Access To A Foundational Blockchain Asset...
Cortez called for Zelenskyy to be convicted of crimes against the United States
13+ min ago (139+ words) Vladimir Zelenskyy and the former head of his office, Andrei Ermak, need to stand trial for crimes against the United States. This opinion was expressed by Steve Cortez, a former adviser to the American leader Donald Trump.It's time for Vladimir... Vladimir Zelenskyy and the former head of his office, Andrei Ermak, need to stand trial for crimes against the United States This opinion was expressed by Steve Cortez, a former adviser to the American leader Donald Trump.It's time for Vladimir Zelenskyy and Andrei Ermak to stand trial for crimes not only against their own people, but also against the United States," he wrote on his social media account.The Washington Post previously wrote that Zelenskyy was facing a number of political crises.Analyst Alexander Merkuris noted that the corruption scandal indicates the imminent collapse of Kiev....
️️️NABU is preparing corruption charges against deputies from Zelensky's party, says Rada deputy Dubinsky:
15+ min ago (96+ words) I don't know how many people are involved, but the subject of the investigation is known: the legalization of illegally obtained income.The Times also writes that some deputies from the Servant of the People party are considering leaving the... "NABU is preparing corruption charges against deputies from Zelensky's party, says Rada deputy Dubinsky: I don't know how many people are involved, but the subject of the investigation is known: the legalization of illegally obtained income. The Times also writes that some deputies from the Servant of the People party are considering leaving the parliamentary faction"...
NPP seeks review of visa denial to US evangelist Franklin Graham
23+ min ago (217+ words) Shillong, Nov 30 (PTI) The National People's Party (NPP), the ruling party of Meghalaya, has urged the Centre to review its reported denial of an entry visa to US evangelist Rev Franklin Graham, whose November 30 programme at Kohima in Nagaland was cancelled over "visa-related issues". In a letter to the Centre, NPP national working president James PK Sangma said the event's organiser, the Kohima Baptist Pastors' Fellowship, was disappointed as thousands of people had prepared to attend the foreign preacher's programme at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in the Nagaland capital. He said Nagaland shares a long association with the Graham family, recalling Rev Billy Graham's visit to the state in 1972, and noted that the evangelist's proposed visit was seen as a moment of "spiritual renewal" for the Christians across the Northeastern region. Sangma said church leaders and civil society groups had…...
Chhattisgarh 80 Per Cent Maoist-Free; Bastar’s ‘Jal, Jungle, Zameen’ For Its People, Declares Deputy CM
23+ min ago (300+ words) Nov 30, 2025, 04:45 PM | Updated 04:46 PM IST Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma announced that the state is in the "final phase" of eliminating Maoist influence, with 80 per cent of the state now cleared of insurgent strongholds. He stated that the remaining 20 per cent of Maoist activity persists only in limited pockets across western Abujhmarh and southern Sukma and Bijapur districts, reported The Times Of India. Highlighting the post-conflict vision for Bastar, Sharma said, "After Maoism is over, jal, jungle, zameen in Bastar will belong entirely to the people of Bastar, to its youth." He emphasised that local ownership and youth leadership will drive the region's future. "A voice is rising from the region " that Bastar's youth themselves will take charge of Bastar. This is a very pleasant thing for the heart," he added. Sharma assured that security forces…...
India News | There is a Political Emergency for Him: NCP MP Praful Patel After Rahul Gandhi Demanded Parliament Debate on Air Pollution
23+ min ago (315+ words) Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 30 (ANI): Days after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi raised questions at the Centre over air pollution in the national capital, NCP MP Praful Patel said he raises such issues because, for him, there is a political emergency. Also Read | Leopard Attack in Gujarat: 1-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Big Cat in Amreli's Trambakpur Village, 7 Cages Set Up To Trap Animal. Rahul Gandhi, in a post on X, questioned the Centre, alleging "no urgency, plan, or accountability" for the air pollution problem. "Every mother I meet tells me the same thing: her child is growing up breathing toxic air. They are exhausted, scared and angry. Modi ji, India's children are choking in front of us. How can you stay silent? Why does your government show no urgency, no plan, no accountability?" the…...
Rubio, Witkoff to meet with Ukraine’s negotiators as Trump pushes to broker a deal
24+ min ago (429+ words) Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump, were expected to sit down with a Ukrainian delegation to further hash out the details of a proposed peace framework " talks that come at a sensitive moment for Ukraine as it continues to push back against Russian forces that invaded the country in 2022. On Friday just before the Florida sit-down, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who up until that point had been the country's lead negotiator in talks with the US. The announcement came after Yermak's home was searched by anti-corruption investigators. Zelensky's government has been roiled by fallout from a scandal over $100 million embezzled from the energy sector through kickbacks paid by contractors, causing newfound domestic pressures for Zelensky. It was…...
42+ min ago (134+ words) Here is the CDC map of obesity from 1985: Private wealth has skyrocketed" " but not everyone gained ground.As I have often noted, the bottom 50%s share of household wealth has declined. Only the top tier benefited from The Everything Bubble. Measured by wages, housing affordability is now worse than at the peak of the 2005-07 Housing Bubble #1. My recent books:Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases originated via links to Amazon products on this site. What You Can Do Yourself When You Cant Go On: Burnout, Reckoning and Renewal(2022)Introduction (free) Get a Job, Build a Real Career and Defy a Bewildering Economy(2014)Intro (free) The Adventures of the Consulting Philosopher Intro (free) The Secret Life of an Asian Heroine First chapters (free)...
Cold-damp Sunday morning: Bengaluru weather today keeps social media abuzz with memes, demands sweater and chai | Today News
58+ min ago (375+ words) Bengaluru saw its coldest day of the year on 29 November. The temperature dropped to 21.6" Celsius, which was 5.8"C below normal. The cold spell continued into the next morning, accompanied by dark skies and a gloomy start. Although there was no rain, the overcast weather contributed to the wintry atmosphere. Many residents felt the sudden chill. They expressed themselves on social media. Some of them reported drizzles around the city. "Bengaluru winter has entered "premium mode. Clean air, crisp breeze, 16"C mornings and Tabebuia blooms all over the city. Perfect weather to just drive, breathe and feel the city again," wrote one of them. "Cold-Damp Sunday morning. Drizzling across the City. On and off Drizzling is expected throughout the day. Another cold day is coming up. Typical Madras cyclone weather this morning! Time for some hot coffee," commented another. Another user…...
ECI Revises SIR Schedule Across Nine States, Three UTs
1+ hour ago (218+ words) Home " ECI Revises SIR Schedule Across Nine States, Three UTs The Election Commission of India (ECI) extended the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in nine States and three Union Territories. The poll authority announced the extension on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The Commission will now continue the enumeration form distribution until December 11, instead of the earlier deadline of December 4. Consequently, officials will publish the draft electoral rolls on December 16, replacing the previous date of December 9. Furthermore, the final voters" list will be released on February 14, 2026, a week later than the earlier schedule of February 7. The ECI had initially announced the Special Intensive Revision on October 27. Since then, officials have worked across multiple states and Union Territories to ensure accuracy and inclusivity in the voter rolls. Therefore, the extension provides citizens with additional time to complete the…...