An Australian lawmaker alleged that she had been Sexually "assaulted" in parliament.
The lawmaker independent senator Lidia Thorpe detailed the allegations and narrated the ordeal while stating that the building was "not a safe place" for women to work.
In a tearful Senate address on Thursday, Lidia Thorpe said that she had been subjected to "Sexual comments", cornered in a stairwell, "inappropriately touched" and "propositioned" by "powerful men".
Thorpe had on Wednesday accused a fellow senator of "Sexually assaulting" her, before being forced to withdraw the remark under threat of parliamentary sanction
#LidiaThorpe #Australia #DavidVan
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In Episode 15 of Poll Pulse on Oneindia News, we cover the latest political developments in India. From Omar Abdullah filing his nomination for the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency to the Election Commission's response to the heatwave conditions affecting polling hours, we bring you the key highlights. Additionally, we delve into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent jibe at the opposition INDIA bloc, accusing them of promoting 'anti-national agendas and appeasement' in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. Stay updated with the pulse of Indian politics in this episode of Poll Pulse!
#OmarAbdullahNomination #HeatwaveinTelangana #LokSabhaElections2024 #PMModionSouthIndia #RahulPriyankaCandidacy #Amethi #Raebareli #Elections2024 #NewDelhiElections2024 #Oneindia
In a stark reminder of the climate crisis, heavy rain hits the desert nation of the UAE, prompting the closure of schools and offices. Trucks are deployed to tackle flooding in several areas, highlighting the struggle with large-scale rainfall. Join us as we explore the impact of extreme weather events and the urgent need for climate resilience in the region.
#DubaiRain #UAE #UAERains #UAEFlood #UAESchools #DubaiFlood #DubaiFlights #UnitedArabEmirates #Oneindia
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Join us as we delve into the recent passage of the Antisemitism Awareness Act by the US House of Representatives. Learn about the motivations behind the bipartisan support, the implications for college campuses, and the debates surrounding free speech and antisemitism definition. Stay informed on this critical legislation shaping national discourse.
#USHouse #Antisemitism #AntisemitismAwarenessAct #AntiIsraelProtest #CampusProtestsinUS #USHouseRepresentatives #ProPalestineProtests #Oneindia
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US authorities refute reports of Goldy Brar's death, a key suspect in Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's murder, clarifying he wasn't among victims in a California shooting. Misinformation circulated on social media prompted inquiries, but Fresno Police confirmed Brar's survival. Implicated in various crimes, including arms trafficking, Brar's survival complicates efforts to address his criminal activities.
#GoldyBrar #GoldyBrarNews #GoldyBrarUpdates #SiddhuMoosewala #SalmanKhan #Indianews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Goldy Brar, the prime suspect in the Murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, has been fatally shot in the US, according to media reports. According to reports, citing American news channels, Brar, who was declared a terrorist by the Home Ministry, was attacked on Tuesday evening in Fairmont and Holt Avenue. Unidentified attackers allegedly opened fire on Brar and his buddy as they were standing outside his house and then fled the area. Two people were taken to the hospital where one of them died.
#SidhuMoosewala #GoldyBrar #ArshDallaLakhbir #MurderMastermind #USCrime #GangWarfare #JusticeForGoldyBrar #RivalryEndsInViolence #CriminalJustice #CrimeNews
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Senate Passes $95 Billion , Foreign Aid Package.
On April 23, the U.S. Senate voted
79-18 to approve foreign aid for Ukraine,
Israel and Taiwan, 'The Guardian' reports. .
Today the Senate sends a unified
message to the entire world:
America will always defend
democracy in its hour of need, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Make no mistake, America will deliver
on its promise to act like a leader on the
world stage, to hold the line against
autocratic thugs like Vladimir Putin. , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
A provision to ban TikTok
after the election if ByteDance refuses
to sell the platform is also included.
The legislation will now head to President Biden, who told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on
April 23 that he will "move quickly" to provide aid.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
with whom he worked "hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder to get this bill done.".
A lot of people inside and
outside the Congress wanted this
package to fail. But today those in
Congress who stand on the side of
democracy are winning the day, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell also issued a statement.
Today’s action is overdue, but our work
does not end here. Trust in American
resolve is not rebuilt overnight. Expanding
and restocking the arsenal of democracy
doesn’t just happen by magic, Senate Majority Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, via statement
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The Senate passed a bill compelling ByteDance to sell TikTok in the US within a year or face a ban, garnering strong bipartisan support. TikTok vows to contest it in court, citing First Amendment violations. Concerns linger about data privacy and censorship linked to China, amid ongoing political scrutiny of the platform.
#tiktokbanusa #tiktokbanusa2024 #tiktokbanushouse #tiktokbanusreaction #tiktokbaninusalive #tiktokbaninusa#tiktokbaninusalatestnews #tiktokbaninussenate #JoeBiden #TikToknews #Worldnews #news #Oneinda #Oneindia news
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