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Rachel Reeves to protect ‘critical’ clean energy projects from legal challenges
Chancellor’s planning shake-up would ‘reduce exposure from judicial review on all but human rights grounds’Rachel Reeves is preparing to announce a planning shake-up that would fast-track clean energy and infrastructure projects by curbing judicial reviews, the Treasury said.The chancellor will propose that parliament should be able to designate and approve the most important clean energy projects as of “critical national importance”, as part of a wider package seeking to blunt the impact of...
Is Russia ‘simulating diplomacy’ because of war losses in Ukraine?
Putin has talked about a truce, but some analysts say it's a ploy to buy time while Moscow's soldiers are on back foot.
From Teesta to border fencing: How BJP’s Bengal win could affect India-Bangladesh ties
The recent West Bengal assembly elections received widespread coverage in Bangladesh, as did the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) historic landslide victory, which brought the party to power for the first time in the strategically important eastern border state.
‘Vein of racism’: Race discrimination commissioner accuses One Nation and Coalition of scapegoating immigrants
Exclusive: Australia faces a ‘pronounced political fault line’, Giridharan Sivaraman tells Brisbane seminar on human rights Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation and the federal opposition are “dehumanising” and “scapegoating” immigrants while drawing on a “deep vein of racism”, Australia’s federal race discrimination commissioner says.Giridharan Sivaraman made the comments as part of a panel discussion at a Brisbane seminar on human rights, hosted by the state’s...
'Economic storm brewing & ...': Rahul takes 'nautanki' swipe at PM 's gift to Meloni
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a sharp swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting toffees to his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Rome.
At least 87 Gaza aid flotilla activists abducted by Israel on hunger strike
The protest comes after Israeli forces intercepted the last remaining vessel sailing towards the besieged Gaza Strip.
Putin hails ‘unshakable foundations’ in meeting with China’s Xi
China’s Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing.
Rachel Reeves' allies 'urging Burnham to keep her on as Chancellor' amid fears 'Soviet' Ed Miliband will end up in No11
Rachel Reeves' allies 'urging Burnham to keep her on as Chancellor' amid fears 'Soviet' Ed Miliband will end up in No11By JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 09:02, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 09:02, 20 May 2026 e-mail View comments
PM Modi, Trump may come face-to-face at G7 Summit in France next month
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are expected to come face-to-face in France next month at the G7 Summit.
Pakistan, China share 'converging vision' on regional and global issues, says DPM Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said Islamabad and Beijing shared a “converging vision” on regional and global matters. “Pakistan and China share a converging vision on regional and global issues,” said Dar while addressing the Senate. A Chinese delegation was present in the visitors’ gallery to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. “We are committed to upholding the purposes and principles of the UN C...
Starmer to face Commons grilling at PMQs as Streeting plans resignation speech – UK politics live
The former health secretary will give resignation speech after prime minister’s questions Good morning. PMQs is back, and there are at least two obvious issues for Kemi Badenoch to raise when she faces Keir Starmer.What Tories calls Starmer’s “Soviet-style” plan to curb supermarket pricesThis is more nuts than a squirrel convention!I warned Rachel Reeves prices would go up if she raised taxes and drowned employers in red tape. She didn’t listen and now she’s proposing Soviet style measures!After...
Ex-Trump Official Seeks $2.7 Million Payout From President’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
BreakingBusinessEx-Trump Official Seeks $2.7 Million Payout From President’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ FundBySiladitya Ray,Forbes Staff. Siladitya Ray is a New Delhi-based Forbes news team reporter.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 03:47am EDTToplineFormer Trump administration official and political adviser Michael Caputo on Tuesday became the first high-profile figure to make a public claim to a payout from the administration’s controversial new $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization” fund, which cr...
Britain's deputy ambassador to the US who stood in after Peter Mandelson was removed leaves his post abruptly following investigation over Iran war leak
Britain's deputy ambassador to the US who stood in after Peter Mandelson was removed leaves his post abruptly following investigation over Iran war leakBy TOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 08:44, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 08:45, 20 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Putin: Russia, China Back “Democratic World Order”
President Vladimir Putin praised booming Russia-China trade and energy ties in talks with President Xi Jinping, saying the two countries are working together toward a more "democratic world order." (Source: Bloomberg)
3 Key Takeaways From Trump’s IRS Settlement & Tax Immunity Controversy
MoneyTaxes3 Key Takeaways From Trump’s IRS Settlement & Tax Immunity ControversyByNathan Goldman,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nathan Goldman is a tax prof. at NC State Univ.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 03:36am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.TrumpGetty ImagesLike any other taxpayer, the United States President must file their tax return and pay taxes on the...
Albanese’s office among departments blocking 80% of FoI requests, scathing report finds
Report finds culture of ‘resistance and delay’ in the Australian parliament with more than 60% of requests having longer response times than mandated 30-day deadlineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA scathing audit report has found nearly 80% of freedom of information requests to Anthony Albanese’s department, Treasury and the infrastructure department were rejected, creating a culture of “resistance and delay” in th...
Middle East crisis live: US and Iran trade threats but Trump insists Tehran wants deal
Trump says he could strike Iran again as Tehran threatens ‘new fronts’ in war if an attack takes placeTrump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soonWelcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East.Donald Trump warned the US may strike Iran again – a day after he said he had held off a major assault in hopes of a peace deal – but Tehran’s army threatened to open “new fronts” if he went ahead.The US Senate has advanced a war-powers resolution that would end the Iran war unl...
'Wants to function like family': TVK's unity pitch amid alliance strain over AIADMK rebels
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay desires a unified cabinet, including supporting parties, amidst alliance strains. Cracks appeared as CPM threatened to withdraw support if rebel AIADMK MLAs are inducted, citing a mandate for clean governance. The TVK government, formed with outside support, faces a crucial decision on cabinet expansion.
Limit social media ban for under-16s to unsafe apps, Starmer urged
Campaigners warn against blanket restrictions and say focus should be on blocking teenagers from platforms with ‘risky’ featuresOnline safety campaigners have urged Keir Starmer to block under-16s from accessing social media apps that do not meet strict safety standards, instead of implementing a broader Australia-style ban.The NSPCC, Molly Rose Foundation and Smartphone Free Childhood said tech platforms should not be allowed to offer “risky” features to teenagers such as infinite scrolling, di...
S. Korea’s Lee Urges ‘Limit’ to Labor Action Amid Samsung Unrest
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for an “appropriate limit” on collective labor action, speaking at a cabinet meeting after government-mediated talks between Samsung Electronics Co. and its union broke down, paving the way for a strike.