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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Controversy as Wike-backed PDP elects Plateau exco

A faction of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has elected a new executive committee chair, Peter Tongshep, amid controversy and claims of a peaceful consensus congress.

Mar 17 • 17:16 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Internal anger against Ardalan Shekarabi's statement about a government with the Moderates

Ardalan Shekarabi's recent suggestion of a potential coalition with the Moderates has sparked significant backlash within the Social Democratic party.

Mar 17 • 15:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Wike's Ally, Abuja Strongman, Philip Aduda Quits PDP

Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda resigns from the Peoples Democratic Party due to ongoing internal conflicts within the party.

Mar 17 • 14:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Läänemets apologized to Kionka and Karis and berated squirrels: being elected president is not done by lying

Social Democratic Party chairman Lauri Läänemets criticized the current political climate in Estonia, asserting that the presidential election must be conducted with integrity and cooperation.

Mar 17 • 13:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ex-FCT senator Aduda resigns from PDP, cites party crisis

Philip Aduda, the former senator of the Federal Capital Territory, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing ongoing crises within the party as the reason for his departure.

Mar 17 • 13:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP slams Tinubu over Maiduguri bombings, demands action

The Peoples Democratic Party criticizes President Bola Tinubu's government for failing to address recent bombings in Maiduguri that resulted in at least 23 deaths and over 100 injuries.

Mar 17 • 13:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

SDP intends to vote against the removal of all restrictions on nuclear weapons - The government dismissed proposals to freeze the dispute

The Finnish Social Democratic Party (SDP) plans to oppose a government proposal aimed at eliminating all restrictions on nuclear weapons, citing concerns that it would detach Finland from Nordic frameworks.

Mar 17 • 12:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Republican senators blast Democrats for 'fear-mongering' over election security SAVE Act

Republican senators are criticizing Democrats for allegedly engaging in 'fear-mongering' concerning the SAVE Act, which they argue is intended to enhance election security.

Mar 17 • 12:34 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, Pd: 'Scandalous monologue by Meloni on Rete4, Agcom sanctions'. Clash over equal treatment

The Democratic Party criticizes Giorgia Meloni's thirty-minute monologue on Rete4 for violating equal treatment rules ahead of the referendum on justice.

Mar 17 • 12:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'The management of the discussion process was a bit lacking'... Trust damaged between party and government

President Yoon acknowledged shortcomings in managing the discussion process regarding the establishment of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, highlighting a cycle of conflict within the governing party that has briefly subsided after legislative consensus was reached.

Mar 17 • 11:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon 'Will Register as a Candidate for Seoul Mayor'... Will the Transformation of Taesan Myungdong Be Real?

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced his registration as a candidate for the mayoral election, expressing responsibility toward citizens and highlighting a lack of change in the ruling party's leadership.

Mar 17 • 11:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bill Maher makes fun of guest for attending Kamala Harris rally, donating to her campaign

Bill Maher humorously criticized his guest Jerry O'Connell for attending a Kamala Harris rally and contributing to her campaign, suggesting that celebrities damage the Democratic Party.

Mar 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon Shares Article Mentioning Kim Eo-jun: "Excess That Hinders Reform Should Not Exist"

President Yoon Suk-yeol emphasized on social media that unnecessary excess hindering reform should not be tolerated, while sharing criticism aimed at him by broadcaster Kim Eo-jun regarding his commitment to judicial reform.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Blocking Prosecutor's Investigation Interference"... The Party, Government, and Blue House Finalize the Bill for the Serious Crimes Investigation Department and the Public Prosecution Department

The Democratic Party of Korea has adopted the final amendments to the establishment law of the Serious Crimes Investigation Department and the Public Prosecution Department, signaling an end to conflicts over judicial reforms within the ruling party.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Agreement on Prosecutorial Reform that Alleviates Concerns Over ‘Prosecutorial Domination’

The Democratic Party of Korea, together with the government, announced a revised bill for a prosecution agency that aims to address public concerns over prosecutorial overreach and will be brought to the National Assembly for discussion.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Imagining a Colorful Vote [National Prism]

The upcoming local elections in Daegu, South Korea, are anticipated to see a significant lack of competition, especially for the mayor's position, reflecting a potential shift in political dynamics following recent national events.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The government, party, and Blue House establish multiple barriers against prosecutor's investigation interference - Division of opinions on the abolishment of special investigation authority

The Democratic Party of Korea has amended a bill to establish the Serious Crimes Investigation Office, focusing on preventing prosecutor interference in investigations following prolonged negotiations among party members.

Mar 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Illinois heads to elect next senator and five congressional district candidates

Illinois voters are set to elect a new senator and candidates for five congressional seats in a competitive primary race.

Mar 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Ghost Called ‘New Lee Jae-myung’

The article discusses the concept of ‘New Lee Jae-myung’ as a political entity that exists in public discourse but lacks a tangible presence in the political arena.

Mar 17 • 07:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Boomerang of ‘Yoon Seok-yeol Marketing’... Are the Basic Leaders of the People Power Party Trapped in the Shadow of Impeachment?

Local leaders of the People Power Party in Gyeonggi Province are struggling to distance themselves from past political disasters, particularly the impeachment of former president Yoon Seok-yeol, while Democratic Party candidates benefit from higher popularity in the region.

Mar 17 • 05:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ishiba and Prime Minister Takai Present 'Gifts' to LDP Members: Different Public Support Patterns

The article discusses the differing public reactions to the controversies surrounding gifts given by two Japanese prime ministers to newly elected members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Mar 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Blocking Han Dong-hoon's Executive Orders': The Democratic Party States That Only Law Can Amend Prosecutor's Job Scope

The Democratic Party of Korea announced that it has eliminated the possibility of prosecutors obtaining indirect investigative powers through executive orders, emphasizing that any amendments to a prosecutor's job scope must be made by law.

Mar 17 • 01:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Ji-won: 'Isn't Kim Min-seok the heir? Ignore it and have fun.'

Democratic Party member Park Ji-won commented on YouTuber Kim Eo-jun's claim that Prime Minister Kim Min-seok is being groomed as a successor to President Yoon Suk-yeol, suggesting the PM should ignore such speculation and focus on broader political goals.

Mar 17 • 01:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Jeong Cheong-rae: 'Prosecutorial Reform Bill to be Processed in National Assembly on the 19th... Agreement Reached Among Party, Government, and Blue House'

Jeong Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party, announced that the prosecutorial reform bill will be processed in the National Assembly on the 19th after reaching an agreement among the party, government, and Blue House.

Mar 17 • 00:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[View Briefing] President Yoon Reviews Prosecutorial Reform

President Yoon discusses key aspects of prosecutorial reform in South Korea, focusing on limiting prosecutors' investigative powers.

Mar 17 • 00:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Social Democratic Party Board Considers Extending the Chairman's Term

The Social Democratic Party (LSDP) in Lithuania is debating a potential constitutional amendment to extend the term of the party chairman from two to four years.

Mar 16 • 18:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP tackles Morka, describes APC’s claims as delusional

The Peoples Democratic Party responds to claims by the APC's Felix Morka, calling them delusional and criticizing the ruling party's alleged propaganda.

Mar 16 • 18:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ex-PDP governor aspirant defects to ADC in Yobe

Dr Ali Tikau, a former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in Yobe State, has defected to the African Democratic Congress during a ceremony attended by many supporters.

Mar 16 • 16:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Social Democrats' leadership gathers in one of the capital's hotels: what do they promise to discuss?

The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party is meeting at a hotel to discuss political issues, party congress preparations, and local elections.

Mar 16 • 15:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Riina Kionka: no party has discussed candidacy for president with me

Diplomat Riina Kionka claims that despite speculation of her candidacy for president, no political party has approached her about the matter.

Mar 16 • 14:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: "Useful and Stable Reform... Policy Must Be Approached on Its Own Terms"

President Yoon expressed the need for useful and stable reforms while emphasizing that policies should be approached as independent entities.

Mar 16 • 14:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kristo Enn Vaga: history will remember Läänemets as lesser than Riina Kionka

Estonian Social Democratic Party leader Lauri Läänemets claims that the Reform Party suggested nominating diplomat Riina Kionka as a presidential candidate, a claim the Reform Party denies.

Mar 16 • 14:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Androulakis: Together we can restore strength to the Democratic Party - A resounding message from 174,813 citizens

Nikos Androulakis, the leader of PASOK, highlighted the record participation in the party's internal elections as a sign of strong public demand for political change in Greece.

Mar 16 • 13:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Speeding Up the Processing of the Prosecutorial Reform Bill at the Plenary Session on the 19th... Will Jeong Cheong-rae End the 'Tightrope Walk'?

The Democratic Party of Korea is accelerating the legislative process for the establishment of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency and the Prosecutorial Agency, aiming to pass the bill in a parliamentary session on the 19th.

Mar 16 • 11:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The ‘Prosecutor Reform’ Bill Must Reflect Public Concerns and Enhance Completeness

President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the swift passage of the prosecutor reform bill during meetings with first-term lawmakers from his party.

Mar 16 • 11:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What do the polls say in California 2026: the Republican candidate who could save the Democrats

A recent survey indicates that a Republican candidate in California's upcoming primaries might actually benefit the Democratic Party.

Mar 16 • 08:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

M. Sinkevičius Announces That Social Democrats Will Nominate Their Candidate for the Presidency

Mindaugas Sinkevičius, the chairman of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party, confirmed that they will nominate a candidate for the presidency in 2029.

Mar 16 • 08:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party and People Power Party Begin ‘Nomination Interviews’ for 31 Local Leaders in Gyeonggi Province

The Democratic Party and the People Power Party in Gyeonggi Province have begun nomination interviews for 31 local candidate contenders starting from the 16th.

Mar 16 • 08:10 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Nigeria: one year before the presidential election, the political landscape is in full reconfiguration

Nigeria's political landscape is undergoing significant changes less than a year ahead of the presidential elections, with the People's Democratic Party facing a crisis and the African Democratic Congress emerging as a new opposition coalition.

Mar 16 • 06:28 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum on Justice: How the Parties Stand. Here’s Who is For and Who is Against

The final week of the referendum campaign in Italy sees heightened tensions between political parties divided over justice reform, with most opposition parties opposing and some pro-reform parties advocating for a yes vote.

Mar 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Social Democrats will put forward a party candidate for the 2029 presidential elections

The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party plans to run a party candidate in the 2029 presidential elections, according to party leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius.

Mar 16 • 05:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Läänemets: the Reform Party proposed to the Social Democrats to nominate Riina Kionka as president

The leader of the Social Democratic Party, Lauri Läänemets, revealed that the Reform Party has suggested nominating experienced diplomat Riina Kionka for the presidency.

Mar 16 • 04:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government to Release Strategic Oil Reserves Over Three Months Amid Rising Oil Prices

The South Korean government and the ruling Democratic Party plan to gradually release strategic oil reserves over the next three months in response to rising oil prices due to the ongoing conflict between the US and Israel.

Mar 16 • 02:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Reform Minister Jeong Cheong-rae: President Yoon's commitment to judicial reform is unwavering... The party, government, and the Blue House are united in one voice

Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party, emphasized President Yoon's strong and unwavering commitment to judicial reform amid concerns about differing opinions within the party.

Mar 16 • 02:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike-backed PDP faction installs PDP executives in Bayelsa, Ekiti, Oyo

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike elected new party executives in multiple states after a court ruling invalidated a previous convention.

Mar 16 • 01:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘South Korea Expert’ Ri Sun-gwon Moves to Chairman of the Korean Social Democratic Party

Ri Sun-gwon, a prominent North Korean figure in inter-Korean relations, has been confirmed as the new chairman of the Korean Social Democratic Party after previously being a key player in North Korea's government and diplomatic affairs.

Mar 16 • 01:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Did President Lee's 'Oil Price Response' Work? Recovery of Support Rate to Over 60% After 7 Months

President Lee's approval rating has risen to over 60% for the first time in seven months, attributed to swift government measures tackling rising oil prices amidst escalating regional tensions.

Mar 15 • 23:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike-backed PDP faction elects Oyo chairman

A faction of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party, backed by Minister Nyesom Wike, has elected Abdulrahman Akinoso as the new chairman for Oyo State during a congress in Ibadan.

Mar 15 • 18:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Bayelsa PDP faction elects new chairman

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State has elected Alabh Turnah as their new chairman amidst a secure and peaceful congress.

Mar 15 • 16:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'How do we change the title of the Prosecutor General in the Constitution?'

President Yoon of South Korea emphasizes gradual legal reforms regarding the Prosecutor's Office during a meeting with ruling party lawmakers.

Mar 15 • 13:58 UTC

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