Saikat Chakrabarti has announced his candidacy for US Congress, challenging Nancy Pelosi for California’s 11th district. He believes the Democratic Party needs new leadership to address the current political climate and improve Americans' living standards. Chakrabarti criticizes the party's paralysis and seeks to offer bold, comprehensive solutions.
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Father Paolo Dall'Oglio, an Italian Jesuit priest and critic of Bashar al-Assad, disappeared in 2013 while negotiating with extremists in Syria. Friends at Deir Mar Musa monastery, where he promoted interfaith dialogue, hope Assad’s recent overthrow will reveal his fate. The monastery, once abandoned due to war, has reopened, continuing Dall'Oglio’s mission of unity. His supporters aim to heal Syria’s sectarian divides through reconciliation and shared remembrance.
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Elon Musk publicly urged lawmakers to reject a government funding bill, warning of electoral consequences for supporters. He insisted no bills be passed until President-elect Trump takes office. House Speaker Johnson, who spoke with Musk, is pushing for the bill's passage to avoid a government shutdown and provide disaster relief.
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Former King Gyanendra Shah of Nepal received an enthusiastic welcome from supporters in Kathmandu, urging for the reinstatement of the monarchy amid political instability and economic dissatisfaction. Despite increased pro-monarchy sentiments, the likelihood of a return to monarchical rule remains uncertain.
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Chandra Arya, an Indian-origin MP from Nepean, Ottawa, announces his candidacy for Canadian Prime Minister after Justin Trudeau's resignation. His platform includes transforming Canada into a republic, raising the retirement age, citizen-based taxation, and recognizing Palestine. Arya's father and brother highlight his unexpected political journey and dedication.