The ongoing disaster in Afghanistan is only the latest fiasco to provoke fury at the unseriousness of Boris Johnsons government. In fact, for the past 20 years British and American conservatism has seemed ever more unrealistic: its policies ever more like fantasies, its relationship with the truth ever looser, its…
Welcome back to 10 Things in Politics. Sign up here to receive this newsletter. Send tips to bgriffiths@insider.com or tweet me at @BrentGriffiths. Here’s what we’re talking about: With Phil Rosen. What we’re watching today: President Biden will speak about the evacuation of American citizens and their families from Afghanistan US…
Good times are about to arrive, Narendra Modi tweeted to his followers in May 2014. The result of the 16th general election to the Indian parliament had just been concluded. The National Democratic Alliance, led by his BJP party, had emerged victorious with a full majority, upstaging the Congress-led United…
There are plenty of ways of telling someone youre a member of the Scottish Green party without telling them outright. You could lean on the old cliches, for instance, and display your preference for open-toed sandals, beards, long hair and exotic, brightly coloured garments thats how Robin Harper, the partys…
Malaysia’s King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah speaks during Kuala Lumpur Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 19, 2019. REUTERS/Lim Huey TengKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Malaysian king Al-Sultan Abdullah’s efforts to end the country’s long-running political instability could transform the traditionally ceremonial monarchy revered for being above politics…
After the Taliban swept to victory in Afghanistan, they pledged the country would not be used as a base for terror, and the rights of women would be respected “within the framework of Islamic law.” But as the city of Kabul gradually returns to a sense of normality, residents are…
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Twitter introduced a new test feature Tuesday that allows users to report misinformation they run into on the platform, flagging it to the company as misleading. The test will roll out starting today to most users in the U.S., Australia and South Korea. In the new test, Twitter users will…
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the crisis in Afghanistan during a speech at the White House in Washington, August 16, 2021. REUTERS/Leah MillisNEW YORK, Aug 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Americas chaotic departure from Afghanistan demonstrates horribly inadequate foresight and planning. The human effects are dire, and so could…
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