Ireland elects Catherine Connolly as president in historic Left-wing victory — who is she?

Catherine Connolly’s landslide win marks Ireland’s biggest political shift in decades. From Galway to Áras an Uachtaráin — meet Catherine Connolly, Ireland’s new Left-leaning president. Here’s what makes her presidency different. 

from mint - politics Catherine Connolly’s landslide win marks Ireland’s biggest political shift in decades. From Galway to Áras an Uachtaráin — meet Catherine Connolly, Ireland’s new Left-leaning president. Here’s what makes her presidency different. 

Congress Urged to Scrap Proposed Curb on Census Data Collection

An advocacy group for statisticians urged House lawmakers to strike a provision in a spending bill that would restrict the Census Bureau’s ability to repeatedly contact respondents, cautioning the proposal could hamper the accuracy and reliability of government statistics.

from mint - politics An advocacy group for statisticians urged House lawmakers to strike a provision in a spending bill that would restrict the Census Bureau’s ability to repeatedly contact respondents, cautioning the proposal could hamper the accuracy and reliability of government statistics.

Trump Says US Will ‘Be Fine’ With China as Trade Talks Near

President Donald Trump said the US will “be fine” with China in comments that come just before the two sides return to the negotiating table and a fragile trade truce nears expiration.

from mint - politics President Donald Trump said the US will “be fine” with China in comments that come just before the two sides return to the negotiating table and a fragile trade truce nears expiration.

Japan’s Ishin Party Leaders to Finalize Coalition Talks With LDP

Japan’s Ishin opposition party held an executive meeting on Sunday as it mulled the possibility of joining forces with the ruling party, a decision that could determine the country’s next prime minister.

from mint - politics Japan’s Ishin opposition party held an executive meeting on Sunday as it mulled the possibility of joining forces with the ruling party, a decision that could determine the country’s next prime minister.

Protesters Oppose Trump in ‘No Kings’ Events Across the US

Demonstrators across the US turned out for what organizers said would be more than 2,600 “No Kings” protests across the US to express their opposition to President Donald Trump’s agenda.

from mint - politics Demonstrators across the US turned out for what organizers said would be more than 2,600 “No Kings” protests across the US to express their opposition to President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Safety Following Midair Collision

The top lawmakers on the Senate Commerce Committee released a bipartisan bill Thursday aimed at boosting aviation safety following the deadly midair collision near Washington earlier this year.

from mint - politics The top lawmakers on the Senate Commerce Committee released a bipartisan bill Thursday aimed at boosting aviation safety following the deadly midair collision near Washington earlier this year.

Bihar election: A flood of cash promises—can the state afford them?

Bihar, India’s poorest state, faces mass migration due to a lack of opportunities in the state. But political parties are offering quick election fixes, relying on cash handouts.

from mint - politics Bihar, India’s poorest state, faces mass migration due to a lack of opportunities in the state. But political parties are offering quick election fixes, relying on cash handouts.

Federal government to withhold $40M from California for not enforcing trucker English requirements

Federal government to withhold $40M from California for not enforcing trucker English requirements

from mint - politics Federal government to withhold $40M from California for not enforcing trucker English requirements

Brazil hopes Amazon summit can unite world for climate action

Brazil hopes Amazon summit can unite world for climate action

from mint - politics Brazil hopes Amazon summit can unite world for climate action

Trump’s Fragile Mideast Peace Deal Faces Its Moment of Truth

President Donald Trump will look to seal the biggest diplomatic achievement of his second term when he travels to the Middle East to herald a deal ending the Israel-Hamas war and greet hostages emerging from two years of subjugation.

from mint - politics President Donald Trump will look to seal the biggest diplomatic achievement of his second term when he travels to the Middle East to herald a deal ending the Israel-Hamas war and greet hostages emerging from two years of subjugation.

'Bowing to Muttaqi': Congress leader Rashid Alvi slams Modi govt over excluding women journalists in Taliban FM presser

Congress leader Rashid Alvi criticises the Modi government's failure to ensure women journalists' attendance at a Taliban press conference. The incident has sparked a political debate about India's stance towards the Taliban regime.

from mint - politics Congress leader Rashid Alvi criticises the Modi government's failure to ensure women journalists' attendance at a Taliban press conference. The incident has sparked a political debate about India's stance towards the Taliban regime.

Trump’s Dealmaking Diplomacy Grows Fragile as China Fires Back

President Donald Trump’s preference to cut one-to-one deals with allies and adversaries has been the hallmark of his self-proclaimed dealmaking magic, but with the China trade truce seemingly teetering on collapse, the fragility of such an approach has been laid bare.

from mint - politics President Donald Trump’s preference to cut one-to-one deals with allies and adversaries has been the hallmark of his self-proclaimed dealmaking magic, but with the China trade truce seemingly teetering on collapse, the fragility of such an approach has been laid bare.

Kim Hosts China, Russia and Vietnam in Rare Show of Global Reach

A month after joining President Xi Jinping at a military parade in Beijing, Kim Jong Un staged a show of his own to showcase North Korea’s growing diplomatic reach.

from mint - politics A month after joining President Xi Jinping at a military parade in Beijing, Kim Jong Un staged a show of his own to showcase North Korea’s growing diplomatic reach.

Trump Announces Visit to Cairo and Jerusalem to Mark Peace Deal

President Donald Trump announced his plans to travel to Cairo and Jerusalem to herald an agreement that has halted the fighting in Gaza and set the stage for Hamas to release hostages the militant group is holding.

from mint - politics President Donald Trump announced his plans to travel to Cairo and Jerusalem to herald an agreement that has halted the fighting in Gaza and set the stage for Hamas to release hostages the militant group is holding.

Why French PM faces immediate budget challenge

FRANCE-POLITICS/BUDGET (EXPLAINER):EXPLAINER-Why French PM faces immediate budget challenge

from mint - politics FRANCE-POLITICS/BUDGET (EXPLAINER):EXPLAINER-Why French PM faces immediate budget challenge

Gavin Newsom Stares Down LA Revolt in California Housing Fight

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at ramping up the housing supply, bucking opposition from detractors including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and neighborhoods around the state’s largest city.

from mint - politics California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at ramping up the housing supply, bucking opposition from detractors including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and neighborhoods around the state’s largest city.

‘Wrong, terribly wrong’: P Chidambaram criticises PM Modi for ‘misquoting’ him on 2008 Mumbai terror attack response

Former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram refutes PM Modi's accusations regarding the Congress party's inaction following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. He asserts that Modi misquoted him.

from mint - politics Former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram refutes PM Modi's accusations regarding the Congress party's inaction following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. He asserts that Modi misquoted him.

Italy’s Banks Should Contribute to Budget, Meloni Tells Rai1

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said banks will once again have to contribute to Italy’s budget.

from mint - politics Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said banks will once again have to contribute to Italy’s budget.

US Gaza Plan Is Working, But Will Take Sustained Pressure

When Donald Trump returned to office promising to end to the war in Gaza, he not unreasonably touted his first term success in negotiating the so-called Abraham accords between Israel and its Arab neighbors as proof he could do it. But it seemed clear from the start that he would face a much tougher challenge this time, because the interests and roles of America’s friends in the region have changed so profoundly.

from mint - politics When Donald Trump returned to office promising to end to the war in Gaza, he not unreasonably touted his first term success in negotiating the so-called Abraham accords between Israel and its Arab neighbors as proof he could do it. But it seemed clear from the start that he would face a much tougher challenge this time, because the interests and roles of America’s friends in the region have changed so profoundly.

Who is Rajinder Gupta, one of Punjab’s richest men with $1.22 billion net worth and Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha pick?

The Aam Aadmi Party has nominated Rajinder Gupta, a billionaire industrialist, for the Rajya Sabha bypoll in Punjab. With strong political ties and a massive net worth, Gupta's entry is set against the backdrop of AAP's overwhelming majority in the assembly.

from mint - politics The Aam Aadmi Party has nominated Rajinder Gupta, a billionaire industrialist, for the Rajya Sabha bypoll in Punjab. With strong political ties and a massive net worth, Gupta's entry is set against the backdrop of AAP's overwhelming majority in the assembly.