Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is facing a likely defeat in his fifth vote of confidence on Friday. After losing support from key coalition partners, including the CPN-UML and Janata Samajbadi Party, Dahal is projected to receive significantly fewer votes than the 138 needed for a majority. The shifting political landscape in Nepal has seen Dahal navigate a series of alliances and betrayals, leading to a turbulent and unstable government.
President Biden addressed mounting pressure to step aside from the 2024 presidential race during a press conference following the NATO summit. Despite facing growing calls from both Democrats and Republicans, Biden asserted his determination to stay in the race. The calls for Biden to step aside come after a recent disastrous debate performance and growing concerns about his age and fitness for office.
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was admitted to AIIMS in New Delhi on Thursday due to back pain. He is reported to be stable and under observation. Singh, who assumed charge as Defence Minister for a second term in June 2024, has outlined his vision for the next five years, focusing on strengthening India’s security apparatus and achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
President Biden is facing increasing scrutiny over his mental acuity as he hosts the NATO summit in Washington, D.C. Democrats are divided on whether he should remain in the 2024 race, with some calling for him to step aside. Biden is expected to hold a solo press conference on Thursday, where he is likely to face questions about his health and fitness for office.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is set to win another term in Monday’s election, securing his grip on power after a campaign characterized by a lack of meaningful opposition. Kagame, who has led Rwanda since the end of the 1994 genocide, faces little challenge from the authorized opposition and independent candidates, despite criticisms of his government’s human rights record and accusations of military involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
As President Biden faces mounting questions about his mental fitness and electoral viability, Democrats are engaging in hushed conversations about his future. While some openly express support for Biden, others are voicing concerns behind closed doors, suggesting a growing rift within the party. Despite a united front against Trump, questions about Biden’s re-election bid are creating a tense atmosphere on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers avoiding direct answers and reporters scrambling for clues.
The House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, aimed at ensuring only American citizens vote in federal elections. The bill, supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, now heads to the Senate where it faces an uphill battle.
A Democratic Congressman has defended President Biden’s performance at the recent debate, suggesting he may have been ‘overprepared’ and blaming his ‘bad night’ on a cold and recent international travel. This comes amidst growing concerns from some Democrats about Biden’s fitness to serve another term, with one senator even stating he believes Biden cannot win re-election.
Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, made his first appearance on the campaign trail, drawing applause at his father’s rally in Florida. While Barron is set to attend college, he has shown an interest in politics, even offering advice to his father. However, plans for him to serve as a delegate for his father were ultimately declined due to prior commitments.
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has denied Imran Khan’s pre-arrest bail in three cases related to the May 9, 2023 riots. The decision was met with criticism from Khan’s party, who called it a tactic to keep him in custody longer. The prosecution argued that Khan’s presence is needed to complete the investigation and compared the May 9 violence to the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.
