Article content I want Justin Trudeau gone as much as the next sane Canadian, but I don’t want the Governor General messing about in the democratic process just to hasten the prime minister’s departure. To be sure, Trudeau needs to go. For one, our economy is in meltdown. Productivity is declining. Investment is weak. Not only is job creation inadequate to keep up with the flood of immigrants the Liberals have permitted into the country — and still are permitting — but Canada’s unemployment rate has risen nearly two points in the past year-and-a-half because private-sector job creation has been miserable thanks to higher interest rates, inflation, taxes and regulation. Then there’s trade. One-third of our gross domestic product (GDP) is based on exports and three-quarters of our exports are bound for the United States. That means fully one-quarter of the entire national economy — approximately $530 billion a year and perhaps five million jobs — depends on our exports to the U.S. Now, when our largest trading partner is on the verge of swearing in a president who threatens that trade, our self-absorbed prime minister is so preoccupied with trying to save his political skin that he cannot devote enough time to preserving the economic bond that is most vital to Canadians’ standard of living. At a time when clear, competent leadership is needed on the Canada-U.S. file, our prime minister is instead holding the country hostage while he meditates on his future and jet sets from one western ski resort to another. Talk about being a narcissist. If Trudeau decides to stick around until the general election in October, he will only magnify all that economic damage until voters can hand him his inevitable pink slip. Undeniably, the best thing for the country would be for Trudeau to go. Now. So why would it be wrong for Governor General Mary Simon to act on Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre’s written request of last week that she prevent Trudeau from proroguing (suspending) Parliament when it reconvenes in late January? Trudeau’s motive would be purely selfish. He would dissolve the current Parliament to prevent a vote of confidence that, if it passed, would trigger an election he would certainly lose. Simon could give the Opposition parties a chance to hold their non-confidence vote by telling Trudeau she would not consent to such an egotistical prorogation. Except, if she did that it would set a dangerous precedent for our democracy. We shouldn’t want the current or future, unelected Governor General deciding who gets to be prime minister based on news reports, opinion polls or letters from the opposition leader. Conservative MP John Williamson, chair of the Commons Public Accounts Committee, is seeking to have a non-confidence motion voted on by Parliament as soon as Jan. 30. But he might need Mary Simon’s cooperation because Trudeau could call for a prorogation as early as Jan 27. Williamson is probably correct. In a letter he sent to his committee’s members on Friday, the New Brunswick MP argued, “It is now clear that the Liberal government does not have the confidence of Parliament.” A majority of MPs — Conservative, Bloc and New Democrats — have publicly pledged to vote non-confidence. Couple that with the many Liberals who have stated Trudeau should resign and Williamson makes a pretty convincing case. But the key is that many, particularly the NDP and Liberals, have not yet formally voted to bring down the government. As clear as their disgust for Trudeau is, their public statements are just talk until they cast formal votes. A letter from half or more of MPs calling on Simon to deny Trudeau a prorogation might be enough. A majority vote by the Liberal caucus that Trudeau should resign would also be hard to ignore. But for the Governor General to act on a letter from the leader of the Opposition, or an avalanche of opinion polls and media reports, would be a precedent even Trudeau haters shouldn’t want.
Mumbai: After noticing sub-standard road concretisation work at several locations, the BMC has imposed a fine of Rs 50 lakhs on the contractor and the quality control agency responsible for the poor work. On Thursday, during a visit to a road concretisation project in Borivali, Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani instructed civic officials and engineers to personally inspect the work sites and closely monitor the progress. The civic authorities have taken action after complaints about poor construction quality in certain locations, initiating an inquiry into ongoing concretisation work. The evaluation is being conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay (IIT-B). "A contractor and a quality control agency were fined Rs 1.5 lakhs each for substandard work on a road in Lokhandwala, Andheri West. Similar actions have been taken in other areas where poor quality road concretisation was found. Additionally, the contractor will be instructed to carry out rectification work to address the issues," said a senior civic official. Meanwhile, Gagrani inspected ongoing concretisation work in R- Central - Borivali area along with deputy municipal commissioner (Zone- 7) Bhagyashree Kapse and Assistant municipal commissioner Sandhya Nandedkar on Thursday. Gagrani instructed the officials to ensure that all roadworks in the area are completed before the onset of the monsoon. The area near Borivali (East) station experiences waterlogging every year during the rainy season. During his visit, Gagrani also reviewed the proposed drainage improvement work by the Stormwater Drain Department, emphasising the need for timely execution to prevent the usual waterlogging issues. The BMC's ambitious project to concretise roads in Mumbai had faced setbacks due to substandard work at some locations. In Phase 1, the BMC has completed only 46 km of the planned 324 km of concretisation within a year. Currently, work is ongoing on 213 roads, with 298 roads yet to be concretised. In Phase 2, of the 1,420 roads scheduled for concretisation, 433 are currently under construction, with many still pending.Welcome back to Diabetes Dialogue: Technology, Therapeutics, & Real-World Perspectives! In this episode of Diabetes Dialogue: Technology, Therapeutics, & Real-World Perspectives , hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, an endocrine clinical pharmacist, director of Education and Training in Diabetes Technology, and codirector of Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy at the Cleveland Clinic, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, program director of Diabetes Technology at University Hospitals Diabetes and Metabolic Care Center, explore recent advancements in incretin-based therapies, highlighting their transformative potential for diabetes management and weight loss. The episode opens with a detailed discussion on Amgen’s maridebart cafraglutide (MariTide; AMG-133), an investigational antibody peptide conjugate offering remarkable efficacy for obesity and overweight in Phase 2 trial data. At 52 weeks, participants without type 2 diabetes (T2D) experienced an average weight loss of ~20% with MariTide treatment without a weight loss plateau, while those with T2D achieved up to a ~17% average reduction without a plateau. The hosts underscored the potential impact of this type of therapy, particularly in addressing adherence challenges posed by the more frequent dosing schedules of current options. Hosts cited the potential safety concerns, but noted that AMG-133 could represent a significant step forward in managing obesity and related metabolic disorders. The conversation then shifted to a head-to-head comparison of two leading incretin therapies for obesity: tirzepatide (Zepbound) and semaglutide (Wegovy). Tirzepatide emerged as a frontrunner in the SURMOUNT-5 trial, contributing to a mean body weight reduction of 20.2% versus 13.7% achieved with semaglutide. Isaacs and Bellini discuss how these findings might influence clinical decision-making, emphasizing the importance of tailoring treatment plans to individual patient needs. They also touch on the practical implications of these therapies in both obesity and diabetes care, given the growing prevalence of these conditions. In the final segment, Isaacs and Bellini addressed a critical safety issue: the proliferation of non-FDA-approved compounded glucgaon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) released a statement warning against these unregulated formulations due to concerns over safety, quality control, and potential adverse effects. Despite the growing popularity of compounded versions as a lower-cost alternative, the hosts stressed the importance of prioritizing patient safety. They advised clinicians to steer patients toward evidence-based, FDA-approved therapies that have undergone rigorous testing and demonstrated consistent efficacy and safety profiles. Relevant disclosures for Isaacs include Eli Lilly and Company, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Abbott Diabetes Care, Dexcom, Medtronic, and others. Relevant disclosures for Bellini include Abbott Diabetes Care, MannKind, Provention Bio, and others.
KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with his accompanying delegation, paying an official visit to the country. The Kuwaiti and Indian sides discussed bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and peoples, means of boosting these ties in various spheres, expanding cooperation, key issues of common concern and latest developments on the regional and international arenas. HH the Amir then decorated Modi with the prestigious Mubarak Al-Kabeer Order. HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah also received at Bayan Palace on Sunday HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad and Indian Prime Minister Modi. The Kuwaiti and Indian sides discussed the relations between Kuwait and India, means of promoting these ties and key issues on the regional and international arenas. HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad also received Modi and his accompanying delegation. Distinguished and deep-rooted bilateral ties, in addition to avenues of cooperation to serve both friendly countries’ best interests, were discussed. Both sides renewed commitment to develop cooperation in information technology, energy technology, healthcare, AI and space. An MoU on defense cooperation was signed after the talks, along with an executive program between the country’s Public Authority for Sport and the Indian Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports for 2025-2028. Both sides also inked a cultural exchange program for 2025-2029 and a framework agreement to form an alliance for solar power. All documents were signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya and his Indian counterpart Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The talks were attended by a host of Kuwaiti Cabinet members and senior officials, in addition to the Indian delegation accompanying Modi. An official reception was held for Modi, who greeted senior officials, namely First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sharida Al-Maousherji, Head of the Prime Minister’s Diwan Abdulaziz Dekheel Al-Dekheel and adviser at the prime minister’s diwan and the head of the honorary mission Sheikh Dr Basel Humoud Al-Sabah. Additionally, the Indian prime minister exchanged pleasantries with the undersecretary of financial and administrative affairs at the prime minister’s diwan Sheikh Khaled Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, assistant foreign minister for Asia affairs Ambassador Samih Johar Hayat, Kuwait’s Ambassador to India Meshal Mustafa Al-Shemali, senior commanders of the army, the police, the national guards and the fire forces, as well as other ranking state officials. Modi and his accompanying delegation departed the country later on Sunday. He was seen off at Kuwait International Airport by HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad and senior officials. — KUNA
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PHOENIX, Arizona — Jacob Chansley, also known as the J6 “Shaman,” told Breitbart News that Vice President Kamala Harris needing to certify the election results on January 6, 2025, is “evidence that God has a sense of humor,” adding, “God loves poetic justice.” After being asked “How poetic is it” that Harris, as Vice President, will need to “certify the election results on January 6, 2025,” Chansley replied, “Evidence that God has a sense of humor.” “It’s like Joe Scarborough just bad-mouthing Donald Trump for years — and now he has to go kiss the ring at Mar-a-Lago. God loves poetic justice,” Chansley told Breitbart News at Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest conference last week in Phoenix, Arizona. Reacting to the news that President-elect Donald Trump will likely pardon J6 prisoners shortly after being sworn into office on January 20, the Shaman said, “I am hoping to God that it will get some people out of prison.” “I’m still on probation, so technically I’m still serving my sentence, so I’m hoping if he decides to do a blanket pardon, that’d be great. I would love to have my record clean. But there’s still people that are suffering behind bars, and I would like to see them free.” On the topic of President Joe Biden considering preemptive pardons for Trump’s political opponents and whether or not that makes them look guilty, Chansley replied, “Yes.” “Here’s the thing though,” Chansley continued. “The DOJ admitted the Hunter Biden laptop in federal court as evidence, which means that the Hunter Biden laptop is real — even though we were told it was fake and it was a conspiracy theory and Russia disinformation — it’s real.” “That means that the over 400 felonies that are on there are also real, which means that the influence peddling, the bribery, the basically treasonous acts that are on that laptop, they’re real,” Chansley added. The Shaman went on to say, “What we are dealing with here is such a large system, that we are witnessing its downfall in very real time. They are going to try to obfuscate all of the laws that they’ve broken over the last eight to ten years.” “But you can’t just commit treason and then have the treasonous president pardon everybody and then expect that to go away, at least that’s what I think,” he added. “People have to have severe legal consequences for what it is that they’ve done.” Alana Mastrangelo is a reporter for Breitbart News. You can follow her on Facebook and X at @ARmastrangelo , and on Instagram .
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Passengers on Surat-Bangkok flight finish entire stock of liquor, snacks, drink 15 litre alcohol worth Rs...Manmohan Singh's father may have believed his bookworm son would one day lead India, but the understated technocrat with the trademark blue turban, who died Thursday at the age of 92, never dreamed it would actually happen. Singh was pitchforked into leading the world's largest democracy in 2004 by the shock decision of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to turn down the role after leading the party to an upset win over the ruling Hindu nationalists. He oversaw an economic boom in Asia's fourth-largest economy in his first term, although slowing growth in later years marred his second stint. Known as "Mr Clean", Singh nonetheless saw his image tarnished during his decade-long tenure when a series of corruption cases became public. As finance minister in the early 1990s, he was hailed at home and abroad for initiating big-bang reforms that opened India's inward-looking economy to the world. Known as a loyalist to the Gandhi political dynasty, Singh studied economics to find a way to eradicate poverty in the vast nation and never held elected office before becoming PM. But he deftly managed the rough and tumble of Indian politics -- even though many said Sonia Gandhi, the Italian-born widow of the assassinated Rajiv Gandhi, was the power behind the throne. Born in 1932 in the mud-house village of Gah in what is now Pakistan, Singh moved to the holy Sikh city of Amritsar as a teenager around the time the subcontinent was split at the end of British rule into mainly Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan. His father was a dry-fruit seller in Amritsar, and he had nine brothers and sisters. He was so determined to get an education he would study at night under streetlights because it was too noisy at home, his brother Surjit Singh told AFP in 2004. "Our father always used to say Manmohan will be the prime minister of India since he stuck out among the 10 children," said Singh. "He always had his nose in a book." Singh won scholarships to attend both Cambridge, where he obtained a first in economics, and Oxford, where he completed his PhD. He worked in a string of senior civil posts, served as a central bank governor and also held various jobs with global agencies such as the United Nations. Singh was tapped in 1991 by then Congress prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao to reel India back from the worst financial crisis in its modern history -- currency reserves had sunk so low the country was on the brink of defaulting on foreign loans. Singh unleashed sweeping change that broke sharply with India's Soviet-style state-directed economy. In his first term he steered the economy through a period of nine-percent growth, lending the country the international clout it had long sought. He also sealed a landmark nuclear deal with the US that he said would help India meet its growing energy needs. But by 2008 there was growing disquiet among the ruling alliance's left-leaning parties about the pact, while high inflation -- notably food and fuel prices -- hit India's poor hard. Still, voters remained drawn to his calm, pragmatic persona, and in 2009 Congress steered its alliance to a second term. Singh vowed to step up financial reforms to drive economic growth, but he came under increasing fire from critics who said he had done nothing to stop a string of corruption scandals on his watch. Several months before the 2014 elections, Singh said he would retire after the polls, with Sonia Gandhi's son Rahul earmarked to take his place if Congress won. But Congress crashed to its worst-ever result at that time as the Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Narendra Modi, won a landslide. More recently, an unflattering book by a former aide titled "The Accidental Prime Minister" portrayed him as timid and controlled by Sonia Gandhi. Singh -- who said historians would be kinder to him than contemporary detractors -- became a vocal critic of Modi's economic policies, and more recently warned about the risks that rising communal tensions posed to India's democracy.WATERBURY – Robert E. Heald, 70, of Wolcott Street, Waterbury, passed away Dec. 11, 2024. Bob was born Nov. 8, 1954 to the late Ernest and Virginia Heald. He was the devoted partner of Laura Esmail of 31 years. Bob was a grocery worker for 40 years. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time at East Mountain and Western Hills. He liked playing games like cards and bingo with family and friends. He excelled as a pitcher in youth Little League Baseball. Bob was a great man; everyone who got the chance to meet him liked him. Bob is survived not only by his partner Laura, but his brothers David of Brookfield, and Peter of Quincy, Mass.; and his eight nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to gather from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 3, 2025, at Prospect Memorial/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home, 122 Waterbury Road, Prospect, CT 06712. A celebration of life service will be at 6:30 p.m. Prospect Memorial/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home is honored to assist and care for the Heald family during their time of grief, and invites you to share your condolences on Robert’s tribute wall on this website: prospectmemorial.com.