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Alice Weidel, a German opposition leader, has accused the EU of manipulating polls and using energy tactics to destabilize Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of parliamentary elections.

David Umahi, Nigeria's Minister of Works, denies allegations of using police against Tracy Ohiri related to campaign debt disputes.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office is under scrutiny for distributing catalog gifts to over 300 elected members of the House of Representatives, deemed to be using political funds inappropriately.

Sanae Takichi, the leader of Japan's ruling party, is under scrutiny for sending catalog gifts to all winning candidates from the ruling party, raising questions about the legitimacy of using party funds for this purpose.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is using police and prison service resources for his political campaign, despite warnings from the election committee to cease these activities.

The Polish Foreign Minister criticized Hungary for its lack of solidarity towards Ukraine, suggesting it is using anti-Ukrainian sentiment for electoral gains.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is using dramatic videos to convey messages about Ukraine, claiming that financial aid requested by Ukraine is not for defense but for its own economic benefit.

Rahul Gandhi discussed jiu-jitsu in a recent speech, using it as a metaphor for the political pressures faced by Prime Minister Modi, which has sparked significant discussion on social media.

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže stated that Russia is not genuine in peace negotiations, using them as a tactic to delay while maintaining its strategic goals.

Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya sparked controversy by using an unparliamentary term against opposition leader Umang Singh during a discussion in the state assembly, leading to apologies from the speaker and chief minister.

The Federal Chamber confirmed the dismissal of a complaint against Minister Sandra Pettovello for using 14 billion pesos for food purchases via the UNDP for community kitchens.

Poland plans to resume using land mines after withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention, as announced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Slovak Prime Minister R. Fico threatens to halt electricity supplies to Ukraine amid accusations that Ukraine is using the oil pipeline blockage as a lever for political gain.

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is attempting to counter the UGC issue and Akhilesh's PDA strategy using an aggressive Hindutva approach.

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot claims that Putin may resort to using chemical weapons against Russian citizens, citing evidence related to the poisoning of opposition figure Alexei Navalny.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed on India's first Highway Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Dibrugarh, Assam, using the Air Force's C-130J Super Hercules.

Kostas Tsoukalas, spokesman for the PASOK-Movement for Change, criticizes the Greek Prime Minister for using the slogan 'legality everywhere,' highlighting ongoing government corruption scandals.

Albanian actress Anila Bisha is suing the Albanian government after her image was used to create an AI virtual minister without her consent.

Latvia's Education and Science Minister Dace Melbārde urges the International Olympic Committee to reconsider its decision banning Ukrainian athletes from using helmets with commemorative symbols.

A Latvian politician asserts that changing Minister Raimonds Čudars will not address the issues raised by the National Alliance regarding governance and regional development.

Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou emphasizes that the biggest social fraudsters are not individuals, but rather a small number of companies failing to pay their contributions.

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif criticized the United States for using Pakistan like 'toilet paper' in the context of US-China politics and discussed implications for Pakistan's foreign policy during the Trump era.

Denis Doksanský, an MP from the ANO party in the Czech Republic, is under scrutiny for using his school to promote his political activities and inviting the former Prime Minister Babiš to school events.

Sánchez remains committed to his strategy of using minister-candidates despite criticism and potential electoral failure in Aragón.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of bluffing about an energy ceasefire while continuing to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Iraqji warns that the global community is shifting from upholding international law to using force regarding the Palestinian situation, which threatens global justice and stability.

Ministers engaged in a campaign aimed at encouraging physical activity by using the stairs instead of the elevator, sparking humorous reactions among attendees.

Rahul Gandhi responded to Prime Minister Modi's jibes in Parliament through a social media post, criticizing him for allegedly using lies and expressing concern over the PM's discomfort with questions.

Minister Nyesom Wike dismissed allegations that housing projects for judges are aimed at influencing them, emphasizing the initiative's role in enhancing judicial welfare under President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Elon Musk has publicly criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, labeling him as a 'tyrant' and 'traitor of the Spanish people' on social media following the announcement of new regulations prohibiting minors under 16 from using certain social networks.

Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío denied in an interview that Havana is collaborating with the U.S. to design a negotiation table, emphasizing that while messages have been exchanged, a bilateral dialogue has not yet begun.

Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirmed that the Indec will continue using the current Consumer Price Index after the resignation of Marco Lavagna, who had pushed for a new indicator to measure inflation.

The French government is once again facing two motions of censure, which are expected to be dismissed, submitted by Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally and left parliamentary parties, excluding the Socialists, in response to Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne's recent approval of the state budget using Article 49.3 of the French Constitution.

The Minister of Culture, Innovation, and Higher Education emphasizes the need for caution in the use of artificial intelligence in universities following reports about Bifrastar's management using AI to assess the authorship position of three employees.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey will not tolerate any potential use of violence against Iran amidst U.S. threats of military action related to ongoing protests in Iran.

Slovak Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba is seeking trademark registration for his name and his new project 'Teraz Taraba,' which features a distinct logo he has been using for the past year.

Interior Minister Herbert Reul expresses suspicion that the perpetrators of the bank robbery in Gelsenkirchen may have received insider help, using a presumably manipulated, non-alarmed door to access an archive room.

The Spanish Minister of the Interior announced that there will be no penalties for not using the V-16 beacon for a reasonable period, despite a report showing that 1,119 people died on the roads in 2025, which is a decrease from the previous year.

A Sudanese minister accused the Rapid Support Forces of expanding forced recruitment of children and youth and using sexual violence as a weapon in the conflict.

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder, recovering from hip surgery and using crutches, addresses CSU members at their winter retreat in Seeon, emphasizing the party's achievements amidst a beautiful setting.

The CSU aims to intensify the deportation of Syrians, potentially using scheduled flights, but questions arise about the feasibility of this plan and the number of migrants affected, contingent on a fundamental requirement by Interior Minister Dobrindt.

The Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou, described the new regime for recording and processing traffic violations using smart cameras, noting that over 10,000 red light violations were recorded in the initial days of implementation in Attica.

Ukraine attempted to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin's official residence using 91 drones, all of which were reportedly destroyed during the incident, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who also stated that Russia would retaliate.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov claims that Kyiv tried to attack Putin's residence using 91 drones, to which Ukrainian President Zelensky responded with a denial, labeling the assertion as false.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov has accused Ukraine of launching a terrorist attack on President Putin's residence using long-range drones, claiming all drones were destroyed by Russian air defenses.