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PoliticsOct 16The race for the UN Secretary-General is red hot: the Argentine candidate remains with chances, but received two vetoes from the powers, as did his rivalsThe new development in this vote is that the permanent members of the Council, the 5 great powers, began to show who they prefer. Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, had more support and fewer votes against him. But he received two rejections from the powers, as did Costa Rican Grynspan and the GuClarín
PoliticsOct 16Appeals Court Questions Justice Dept. Claim that Trump Owns White House RecordsA three-judge panel appeared unconvinced by claims that a federal law requiring the president to preserve and hand over his presidential papers was unconstitutional.NYT US
PoliticsOct 16Vance says admin. must take action when ICE agents "screw up"Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that there are some federal immigration officers "who really screw up."CBS News
PoliticsOct 16The fund used to defend President Trump in his numerous court cases is nearly $2M in debtThe Save America PAC has been used to fund Trump’s defense team in his hush money trial and his classified documents caseThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 16Trump just fooled around with Susie Wiles over Katie Zacharia. And he found outKatie Zacharia’s disastrously short tenure as White House press secretary, a hire he made without consulting his veteran chief of staff, could be a harbinger of dysfunction ahead, Andrew Feinberg writesThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 16Govt. to procure prison-made products; eight release cases under scrutinyThe government plans to procure products made in prisons, while eight release cases are currently under scrutiny. This involves policy decisions and oversight within the correctional system.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 16Kerala HC denies plea for in-camera proceedings in trial of Abhimanyu murder caseHC upholds the Ernakulam District and Sessions Court’s decision denying the plea, says circumstances of the case do not warrant a directive for an in-camera trial. Petitioners claim that unrestricted entry to public may cause crowding and impede examination of witnessesThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 16Why afraid of impartial probe: Former Punjab Minister Sodhi hits back at AAP over CBI caseRana Gurmit Singh Sodhi said the ED had sent communications to the Punjab Police on July 24, July 31 and August 7, and the matter eventually reached the High Court, which ordered the CBI probeThe Hindu
PoliticsBreakingOct 16Federal investigation of letters with suspicious substances widensNBC News
PoliticsOct 16Americans see China more positively than Russia, but both near bottom of G20: Pew reportAs the US prepares to host the G20 summit in Miami in December, Americans’ views of participating countries vary, with China viewed more favourably than Russia, although both rank near the bottom, according to the latest Pew Research Centre report. Americans gave China an average rating of 37 out of 100, compared with 27 for Russia, Pew found in a report released on Friday. Canada, Australia, Japan and Italy received the warmest ratings, with average scores in the mid-to-high 60s. “Russia stands...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 16"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" guests for Oct. 18, 2026This week's guests include Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer, Republican Rep. Mike Turner, Democratic Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon and Democratic Iowa gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand.CBS News
PoliticsOct 16Trump’s Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Leaves Job After Five DaysThe writing was on the wall earlier when Trump made clear he was ready to see his newly minted spokeswoman go amid criticism that she had pretended to be a lawyer and over her one, much-mocked press briefing. The post Trump’s Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Leaves Job After Five Days appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 16Macron criticizes 'very politicized' EU leader debate on migration at Brussels summitDuring an exchange at the summit, Poland, Italy, and Denmark pushed for the adoption of a text that characterized irregular migration as a 'challenge' to societies. The proposed text also criticized initiatives that 'encourage' migrants to travel to Europe, a thinly veiled jab at Spain. The text failed to secure the support of all 27 EU member states.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 16Paola Holguín is also not a graduate of a Master's in Security and DefenseLo revela Casa Macondo. La ministra ya había sido cuestionada por supuestamente haber inflado su hoja de vida con otra maestría. The post Paola Holguín tampoco es egresada de maestría en Seguridad y Defensa appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 16Unauthorized drones banned along US-Mexico border: FAAThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday it is restricting unauthorized drones along the ​U.S.-Mexico border. This move comes as the government ramps up efforts to address concerns about illegal drug shipments across the border, Reuters reported Friday. It is a temporary flight restriction that bars any unauthorized drone activity up to 400 feet above…The Hill
PoliticsOct 16AOC transfers $1 million to El-Sayed's Michigan Senate campaignDemocratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has transferred $1 million to Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign in Michigan. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.CBS News
PoliticsOct 16Bend Shooting Likely to Heighten Gun Debate in Oregon Governor’s RaceThe contest between the Democratic incumbent and her Republican challenger is on edge.NYT US
PoliticsOct 16This video of Esmad was recorded years ago in Tunja, it is not from recent marchesLa Policía Nacional dijo que lo grabó en 2021 en un estadio de Tunja. Su autor, hoy fuera de la institución, lo publicó en TikTok en 2023. The post Este video del Esmad fue grabado hace años en Tunja, no es de marchas recientes appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 16Trump Administration Announces Another $250 Million in Federal Funds to Secure America from Unlawful DronesTrump Administration Announces Another $250 Million in Federal Funds to Secure America from Unlawful Drones WASHINGTON -- Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made $250 million available to states and territories through a new Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program funding opportunity. This funding will empower state and territorial governments to enhance their capabilities to aggressively combat the unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems—also known as “drones.” “Unlawful drones are not a future threat. They are a real and growing danger to our coFEMA
PoliticsOct 16U.S. budget deficit grows to nearly $2 trillion, highest since 2021The U.S. budget deficit grew to almost $2 trillion over the past year, government data showed Friday, reaching its highest level since 2021 despite President Donald Trump's promises…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 16IOC shuts down 12 Olympic committees in switch to smaller expert advisory groupsThe International Olympic Committee said is shutting down 12 permanent committees focusing on issues like human rights and gender issues, saying Friday it will instead create expert panels…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 16Rep. Andy Harris on spat with student reporter: ‘I pushed back, liberal media got offended’Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) is defending himself after videos of him clashing with a student reporter during a press event went viral earlier this week. In an appearance on Fox 45 Baltimore Thursday, anchor Mikenzie Frost asked Harris about the moment and pressed him on whether he regretted the exchange. “It’s not very newsworthy that…The Hill
PoliticsOct 16Zelenskyy blasts U.S.-Russian diesel deal; welcomes bigger European role in peace processUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia, called Moscow's stance a "parody" of peace negotiations and welcomed the prospect of…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 16Trump's new press secretary out after less than weekWhite House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was pushed out Friday after less than a week in the high-profile job, following a series of blunders that added to distractions…Japan Today