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PoliticsOct 16Somalia sets date for May presidential election amid ongoing Islamist insurgencySomalia's election commission has announced it will hold parliamentary and presidential polls in April and May next year, but critics say the decision will lead to more conflict in a deeply fragmented country facing a long-running Islamist insurgency.RFI [en]
PoliticsOct 16Italy and Spain move to end border dispute after Meloni-Sánchez talksItaly's Giorgia Meloni, who met with Spain's Pedro Sánchez, agreed a short extension to align the expiry of Italy’s border controls with Spain’s reciprocal measures. Rome and Madrid say they will seek alternatives but remain at odds over migration.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 16Yellow Vests and high school students rally online ahead of October 17 protestSeveral social media posts have fueled hopes of an alliance between the youth-led protests and the Yellow Vest movement, which began in 2018 in reaction to rising fuel prices.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 162027 Elections: INEC Decries Exclusion Of PwDs From Elective Positions In Akwa IbomINEC reaffirmed its commitment to an inclusive electoral process in which no eligible voter or group would be marginalised because of disability. The post 2027 Elections: INEC Decries Exclusion Of PwDs From Elective Positions In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 16Trump's ballroom financiers known: tech giants and US ambassador to the NetherlandsDe Amerikaanse ambassadeur in Nederland, Joe Popolo, betaalt mee aan de bouw van de balzaal bij het Witte Huis. Ook techbedrijven als Nvidia en Apple hebben de portemonnee getrokken, schrijft de krant The Washington Post, die een overzicht in handen met daarop de belangrijkste geldschieters van het project heeft. Volgens de krant roept de gelekte donateurslijst vragen op over belangenverstrengeling: de helft van alle giften is afkomstig van bedrijven of prominenten die belangen hebben bij de landelijke overheid. Transparantie daarover ontbreekt. Volgens de krant maakten ambassadeur Popolo en zNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 16Sanctions working: FM Sybiha urges allies to maintain pressure on RussiaUkraine is urging its partners to maintain sanctions pressure on Russia without interruption and continually introduce new restrictions to increase the strain on the Russian economy and force Moscow to negotiate.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 16Texas Democrat casts himself as David against Elon Musk’s $168 million Goliath in Senate showdownShould he win, Talarico would become the first Democrat to capture a statewide office in Texas in over 30 yearsThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 16Rubio Heads To Central Asia As US Seeks Bigger Role In Region Dominated By Russia, ChinaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Uzbekistan this weekend for talks with five Central Asian countries as the Trump administration seeks to strengthen commercial ties and expand Washington's strategic presence in the region.RFE/RL
PoliticsOct 16Democrats post "mind-blowing" numbers ahead of 2026 midtermsData: FEC, Axios research. Chart: Noah Bressner/AxiosIf money is momentum, Democratic Senate candidates are poised for a monumental Election Day."Oh my god, holy crap," said Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) when informed of Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico's $64 million haul in the third quarter of the year. "I mean, that's a number that's mind-blowing."Why it matters: Republicans are awash in super PAC cash, but Democrats' advantage in hard dollars reveals a yawning enthusiasm gap — the kind of energy money can't buy.TexasJames Talarico (D): $64 millionKen Paxton (R): $18 millionGeorAxios
PoliticsOct 16Romuald Sciora: «American democracy will never fully recover from what happened with Trump»ENTRETIEN - Pour l’essayiste franco-américain, le 47e président crée des précédents qui affaiblissent les États-Unis et qui ne disparaîtront pas complètement, même en cas d’alternance démocrate.Le Figaro International
PoliticsOct 16EU leaders demand joint action to tackle soaring energy pricesEU leaders are pressing Brussels for coordinated measures to ease soaring energy costs, bolster fuel supplies and support struggling industries, as the crisis strains national budgets and tests the bloc's climate ambitions.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 16EU vows to maintain Russia sanctions after US pivotEuropean leaders close ranks around Volodymyr Zelenskyy following Donald Trump’s fuel deal with MoscowFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 16Clashes erupt at Argentine student protests against President Milei's austerity policiesDemonstrators clashed with police as President Javier Milei's decision not to release funding for universities brought students and employees to the streets. Protesters say the country's future is at stake.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 16EU member states struggle to reach an agreement to lower energy pricesEuropean leaders meeting in Brussels on October 15 and 16 remain divided over how to tackle soaring energy prices, as the European Union, still purchasing Russian gas, finds itself weakened by a new deal between Trump and Putin over diesel supplies.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 16Palaniswami calls for unity, commitment among cadres as AIADMK enters 55th yearEven though several political rivals and traitors attempted to work against the party over the past five decades, he said that the AIADMK marched ahead with the massive support of its cadresThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 16Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slumpUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to rally European allies at a Brussels summit on Friday after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries. Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured since last week, when Trump eased sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing large amounts of diesel onto global markets.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 16Chaos in recent hours in left-wing pacts: breakdown in the Valencian Community and criticism unleashed in PodemosColau interpela a Rufián a "rectificar" y "animar" a Podemos a un pacto tras contribuir a la "división" de la izquierda LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 16EU leaders face budget divisions, discuss Ukraine at Brussels summitEuropean Union leaders gathered in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit to discuss the bloc’s next long-term budget, continued support for Ukraine and measures to strengthen Europe’s economic competitiveness amid rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty. They voiced strong opposition to a new proposal for the bloc’s long-term budget, raising serious doubt about whether the key spending package will be agreed by the end of year. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports from Brussels.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 16Marine Le Pen ready to 'debate' Zelenskyy after vow to end French aid to UkraineVolodymyr Zelenskyy accused the National Rally's presidential candidate of ignoring key details of military cooperation between Paris and Kyiv.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 16Puerto Rico rejects Trump's proposal to require English in Head Start centersThe government proposes that Head Start teach only in English, generating debate in Puerto Rico about its cultural and logistical impact. Educators fear staff shortages and high costs, while parents see English as an opportunity. The decision is still under review.Clarín
PoliticsOct 16Indian police launch New Delhi clampdown for Cockroach Party rallyCockroach Janta Party standoff with government extended as youth-led movement calls protest over jailing of activists.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 16Belgian police search homes of Congolese President Tshisekedi's relativesLa police belge a perquisitionné mercredi les domiciles de plusieurs proches et associés du président de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), Félix Tshisekedi, dans le cadre d'une enquête pour blanchiment d'argent présumé lié aux revenus du secteur minier, selon deux avocats qui ont déposé la plainte.BBC Afrique
PoliticsOct 16Albania PM Defiant as Protests Spread to Provincial CitiesAfter the capital endured a third night of violent clashes between student-led protesters and police, Edi Rama vowed not to bow to the demands for him to quit.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 16Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declaresIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) declaring that Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, Mr. Donald Duke and Engr Seyi Makinde are no match for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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