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Sen. Warren urges Trump to hold Musk accountable for conflicts of interest

NPR

Sen. Warren urges Trump to hold Musk accountable for conflicts of interest toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., says Elon Musk should be required to comply with the same stringent conflict of interest rules that federal employees have to follow. Sponsor Message "He either needs to divest his ongoing interests or he needs to fence …

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5 days, 11 hours ago

Prataya Saha on 1924 - The Kakori Project: ‘How children become a casualty in political conflicts’

The Hindu

Bengaluru-based independent filmmaker, Prataya Saha’s ninth short film, 1924 - The Kakori Project, had its international premiere on the closing night of the Big Apple Film Festival in New York on December 12. “The Big Apple Film Festival is one of the premier film festivals in the US in the independent film circuit,” says Prataya over call from Whitefiled. It …

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6 days, 6 hours ago

'Whose Land Is It Anyway?' Why Elephant Conflicts Are On The Rise In Jharkhand

The Quint

Saraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand: The death of Samal Murmu didn’t come as a shock to many in Rasunia, a nondescript village in Jharkhand’s Saraikela-Kharsawan district. “Such deaths are common in our part of the world,” village sarpanch Mangal Majhi told IndiaSpend five days after the incident. As the head of the village, it was Majhi’s responsibility to help file the paperwork required …

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1 week ago

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about immigration, tariffs and global conflicts

CNN

Washington CNN — President-elect Donald Trump made numerous false claims in a Monday news conference at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. Conflict under Trump: Trump repeated his familiar false claim that there were “no wars” during his presidency, this time saying, “Think of it: four years ago, we had no wars.” In fact, there were dozens of unresolved wars and …

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Legal expert raises alarm over 'shocking, astonishing, disturbing' Devin Nunes intel job

Raw Story

During an appearance on MSNBC on Sunday morning, former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade raised red flags over Donald Trump's appointment of Truth Social exec Devin Nunes as chairman of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board. Speaking with MSNBC fill-in host Melissa Murray, the former prosecutor claimed that, with all of the president-elect's problematic nominations, allowing Nunes access to sensitive intel secrets …

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UnitedHealthcare CEO’s suspected killer Luigi Mangione and Sean Diddy Combs share surprising legal connection

Live Mint

Marc Agnifilo has previously represented prominent cases, including Harvey Weinstein's rape prosecution, though this marital connection caused conflicts of interest at times. This complex connection has historical challenges: during the Weinstein investigation, Friedman-Agnifilo had to recuse herself from cases involving conflicts of interest due to her husband’s high-profile legal involvement. Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently facing a litany of …

1 week, 1 day ago

'Conflicts of interest': Reporter highlights potential concerns with Trump's newest picks

Raw Story

Donald Trump on Saturday announced a new position for Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes, prompting one reporter to describe purported "conflicts of interest." But over the weekend, Trump announced that Nunes would be Chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, "which consists of distinguished citizens from outside of the Federal Government." "While continuing his leadership of Trump Media & Technology …

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Syria's de facto leader not interested in new conflicts despite Israeli attacks

Hindustan Times

By Hatem Maher Syria's de facto leader not interested in new conflicts despite Israeli attacks Dec 14 - Syria's de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa said on Saturday Israel is using false pretexts to justify its attacks on Syria, but that he is not interested in engaging in new conflicts as the country focuses on rebuilding following the end of Bashar …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Trump crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East militants

Deccan Chronicle

A crypto venture recently unveiled by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his new Middle East envoy, billionaire Steve Witkoff, has partnered with a crypto platform that authorities and financial experts say has been used by criminals and Iran-backed militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah. Her concerns include the significant size of Tron’s investment in World Liberty, whether Trump could benefit financially …

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1 week, 3 days ago

China's mediation efforts offer hope for Africa's crises

China Daily

Parts of Africa grappling with the dual challenges of armed conflicts and climate change are among the most vulnerable regions in the world, says a senior official at the International Committee of the Red Cross. "There are parts of Africa that are economically advancing like Kenya and South Africa, but there are also over 20 nations that are living in …

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China's mediation efforts offer hope for Africa's crises

China Daily

Parts of Africa grappling with the dual challenges of armed conflicts and climate change are among the most vulnerable regions in the world, says a senior official at the International Committee of the Red Cross. "There are parts of Africa that are economically advancing like Kenya and South Africa, but there are also over 20 nations that are living in …

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1 week, 3 days ago

CNN host puts James Comer on the spot over Elon Musk's conflicts of interest

Raw Story

CNN's Pamela Brown called out House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer for Elon Musk's plan to use his political influence to hobble a business rival. Tech billionaire Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy have vowed to cut $2 trillion in federal spending, and Comer provided a glimpse at the cuts the pair would recommend from their perch from the Donald …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Trump’s bringing several billionaires — and their conflicts — to Washington

Politico

The billionaires set to join the second Trump administration include Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street CEO who Trump tapped to be Commerce secretary; Warren Stephens, the CEO of an Arkansas financial services firm who he picked to be ambassador to the United Kingdom; presumptive NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacman; and deputy Defense secretary Steve Feinberg. Morgan Ackley, a spokeswoman for …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Chhattisgarh Mining Crisis Forces Elephants Into Deadly Human Conflicts

The Hindu

Published : Dec 10, 2024 23:11 IST - 10 MINS READ The Last Migration, an award-winning short film by Mike Pandey, famously depicted the journey of elephants from Bihar to Sarguja district in Chhattisgarh, braving forest fires and human interference along the way. Nitin Singhvi, a wildlife activist who filed a petition in the Chhattisgarh High Court in 2018 against …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Chhattisgarh's sustainable eco-tourism model addresses human-wildlife conflicts, supports community welfare

New Indian Express

RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh Forest Department mitigated the ecological challenges and effectively addressed human-wildlife conflicts by creating an Eco-Tourism Centre, ‘Van Chetna Kendra,’ as a sustainable model that now attracts visitors and wildlife enthusiasts from across the country and abroad. The eco-tourism destination at Mangata in the Rajnandgaon Forest Division, about 100 km from Raipur, is seen as a singular concept …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Innovative, participative diplomacy can help solving conflicts: Jaishankar

The Hindu

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday called for “more innovative and participative diplomacy” and said the needle is moving towards the reality of negotiations rather than the continuation of the war between Russia and Ukraine. He also said the era of the 60s and the 70s when the UN Security Council or a few Western powers managed conflicts is …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

World trusts Beijing as mediator for resolving conflicts peacefully

China Daily

Tourists congregate at the Bund area of Shanghai. The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, an ethnic resistance group, affirmed this when it issued a statement on Tuesday declaring an immediate ceasefire and offering to begin peace talks with the Myanmar army under Chinese mediation. Thanks to China's continuous mediation, the representatives of the Myanmar army and Kokang and two other …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Britain is facing a new 'world order' shaped by its enemies and regional conflicts, head of Armed Forces warns

Daily Mail

Britain is facing a new 'world order' shaped by its enemies and regional conflicts, the head of the Armed Forces has warned. He also warned that collusion between these hostile states could increase, including the possibility that North Korea provides tens of thousands more troops to back the Russian occupation of Ukraine. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

With winter come tiger conflicts, deaths in Asifabad

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Come November and people in villages along the forest patches in KB Asifabad district not only start shivering with the winter cold that dips into the single digits, but also with fear as tigers from Maharashtra begin migrating into Telangana in search of a new home in the erstwhile Adilabad district area. “Tigers have taken to using this post …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Musk’s DOGE plans rely on White House budget office. Conflicts await.

Live Mint

Elon Musk’s influence over federal spending will flow through a White House budget office that helps develop regulations that affect his business empire. Musk and Ramaswamy have said the organization will work closely with the White House Office of Management and Budget, which analyzes federal spending and guides implementation of regulations. Musk and Ramaswamy encouraged Trump to reappoint as OMB …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump gets carveout from his own transition team's ethics code: report

Raw Story

The Trump transition team's code of ethics appears to carve out an exception for a specific person, CNN reported Wednesday: Donald Trump himself. "'There does not appear to be a provision addressing the requirement for the president-elect to address his conflicts of interest,' said Valerie Smith Boyd, director of the Center for Presidential Transition at the nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for …

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Jaishankar on Ukraine war: ‘People will come to the table…sooner the better’

Hindustan Times

External affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Tuesday asserting that “no one is going to find a solution from the battlefield”, referring to the conflicts in Ukraine and Middle East. "But we do believe that on both these conflicts, in Ukraine and in the Middle East, countries need to take initiatives, make efforts, however difficult it looks, to try and find …

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1 month ago

Near-term changes in US policy on the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-West Asia conflicts

Hindustan Times

The United States currently finds itself at the centre of two significant geopolitical crises: The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and the escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine in West Asia. Internationally, the US faces challenges in rallying non-western nations to align with its position, as many countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America remain neutral, prioritising economic ties …

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World should embrace Buddhist doctrines to resolve conflicts: Rajnath Singh

India Today

The world should embrace Buddhist doctrines to find solutions to the ongoing conflicts and challenges to the international order, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at a regional security conclave in Laos on Thursday. Outlining India's approach towards the Indo-Pacific, the defence minister said New Delhi recognised the pivotal role of the 10-nation ASEAN as a cornerstone for peace and prosperity …

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Sen. Warren urges Trump to hold Musk accountable for conflicts of interest

Prataya Saha on 1924 - The Kakori Project: ‘How children become a casualty in political conflicts’

'Whose Land Is It Anyway?' Why Elephant Conflicts Are On The Rise In Jharkhand

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about immigration, tariffs and global conflicts

Legal expert raises alarm over 'shocking, astonishing, disturbing' Devin Nunes intel job

UnitedHealthcare CEO’s suspected killer Luigi Mangione and Sean Diddy Combs share surprising legal connection

'Conflicts of interest': Reporter highlights potential concerns with Trump's newest picks

Syria's de facto leader not interested in new conflicts despite Israeli attacks

Trump crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East militants

China's mediation efforts offer hope for Africa's crises

China's mediation efforts offer hope for Africa's crises

CNN host puts James Comer on the spot over Elon Musk's conflicts of interest

Trump’s bringing several billionaires — and their conflicts — to Washington

Chhattisgarh Mining Crisis Forces Elephants Into Deadly Human Conflicts

Chhattisgarh's sustainable eco-tourism model addresses human-wildlife conflicts, supports community welfare

Innovative, participative diplomacy can help solving conflicts: Jaishankar

World trusts Beijing as mediator for resolving conflicts peacefully

Britain is facing a new 'world order' shaped by its enemies and regional conflicts, head of Armed Forces warns

With winter come tiger conflicts, deaths in Asifabad

Musk’s DOGE plans rely on White House budget office. Conflicts await.

Trump gets carveout from his own transition team's ethics code: report

Jaishankar on Ukraine war: ‘People will come to the table…sooner the better’

Near-term changes in US policy on the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-West Asia conflicts

World should embrace Buddhist doctrines to resolve conflicts: Rajnath Singh