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PoliticsOct 152027: We’re preparing to win, Atiku, Obi ‘shooting the breeze’ — APC spokespersonMorka said the APC was leaving nothing to chance as it prepared for another electoral contest, adding that the party had won bye-elections since the last general elections. The post 2027: We’re preparing to win, Atiku, Obi ‘shooting the breeze’ — APC spokesperson appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 15New four-lane bridge between China and North Korea opens after a decade of delayThe new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 15Bridge between North Korea and China opens after twelve years of delayMet twaalf jaar vertraging hebben China en Noord-Korea een brug over een grensrivier tussen beide landen in gebruik genomen. De Nieuwe Yalurivierbrug verbindt het Chinese Dandong met Sinuiju aan de overzijde. De brug was al in 2014 grotendeels afgebouwd, maar Noord-Korea traineerde de aansluiting ervan op het wegennet. De relatie tussen Noord-Korea en China bekoelde in de jaren daarna vanwege het Noord-Koreaanse kernwapenprogramma. Nu beide landen de banden weer aanhalen, was de tijd rijp om de brug in gebruik te nemen. Over de Yalu loopt al een andere, verouderde brug. Die is goed voor meer dNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 15CMRL payoff case: Setback for Pinarayi Vijayan, kin as Kerala HC dismisses pleas to appeal against FIR orderDismissing pleas by Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veena and son-in-law Mohamed Riyas, Division Bench holds that Single Judge’s October 9 order has not affected the applicants’ right to pursue their constitutional or statutory remedies against registration of FIRThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 15Trump touts booming economy at Montana rally, but supporters feel the pinchKALISPELL, Mont. — On a day when the U.S. inflation rate was shown to have climbed 3.7% over the past year, President Donald Trump said at a rally in Montana on Wednesday, “We have very little inflation.”NBC News
PoliticsOct 15What is Ankita Bhandari murder case? Timeline of events and ‘VIP’ angle explainedAnkita Bhandari’s parents have been demanding that the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim Governor be delayed.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 15Midterms 2026: understanding the next American elections through mapsINFOGRAPHIE – Les élections américaines de mi-mandat, les « Midterms », se tiendront le 3 novembre. Les électeurs renouvelleront toute la Chambre des représentants, un tiers du Sénat et plusieurs postes de gouverneurs. Un scrutin décisif pour les marges de manœuvre de Donald Trump jusqu’en 2028.Le Figaro International
PoliticsOct 15India news: Supreme Court likely to hear Rahul Gandhi's Election Commision pleaA petition filed by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and others seeks an independent audit of India's sweeping voter deletions. DW has more.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 15India news: Supreme Court likely to hear Rahul Gandhi's Election Commission pleaA petition filed by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and others seeks an independent audit of India's sweeping voter deletions. DW has more.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 15Bessent calls for World Bank reforms, including upstream oil and gas financing - ReutersBessent calls for World Bank reforms, including upstream oil and gas financing ReutersReuters World
PoliticsOct 15Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returns to NY court over torture accusationsEl exmandatario venezolano y su esposa enfrentan cargos de tortura en Nueva York, tras ser capturados en Caracas. Niegan las acusaciones.La acusación detalla un sistema de represión desde 2013, con métodos violentos. Ambos ya se declararon inocentes en un caso de narcotráfico.Clarín
PoliticsOct 15Cornell president pressed by faculty frustrated by his handling of fraternity rape allegations - AP NewsCornell president pressed by faculty frustrated by his handling of fraternity rape allegations AP NewsAP News
PoliticsOct 15Busy election year puts extra pressure on European budget negotiationsDe leiders van de EU-landen spreken vandaag in Brussel over een nieuwe Europese begroting, de hoge energieprijzen en nieuwe financiële steun voor Oekraïne. De discussie staat onder druk van naderende verkiezingen in vier van de vijf grootste EU-landen, die de verhoudingen binnen de EU komend jaar flink overhoop kunnen gooien. De Spanjaarden (2026), Fransen, Polen en Italianen (2027) mogen tussen nu en eind 2027 naar de stembus. Vooral de Franse presidentsverkiezingen in april kunnen een flinke stempel drukken op de onderhandelingen over de Europese begroting voor de komende zeven jaar. DaarnaaNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 15'Culture of fear': Cornell faculty debate no-confidence resolutionA professor leading the effort says the school treats rape as a "PR problem."ABC News
PoliticsOct 15Raphaël Glucksmann’s refusal to use the word ‘genocide’ divides France’s leftSplitting the electorate has been disastrous for the left, but their differences appear too deep to repair before presidential electionIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 15Emboldened by hybrid car deal, Europe coalesces around tougher China stanceThe EU’s surprise deal with China on hybrid cars last week was supposed to ease the pressure on Beijing. Instead, Brussels is preparing to intensify its crackdown on Chinese trade practices, emboldened by the discovery that its threats are finally delivering results. Now, those driving trade policy for the bloc believe they have landed on a two-track formula. Intensive dialogue is seen to have yielded results and will continue. But so too will the European Union’s efforts to counter what they...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 15Zelensky on US–Russia 'diesel deal': We lose strong partnerUkrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 15October 10 detainees provided ‘hot, fresh, good meals’, only cellular internet was suspended: Delhi Police to SCBoth Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar and Home Secretary Govind Mohan unconditionally apologised in response to a contempt notice issued by the apex court.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 15Morning service 15/10: Protest against Israeli football club • Scientists decide on fate of leap secondGoedemorgen! In Alkmaar wordt geprotesteerd tegen de komst van de Israëlische voetbalclub Hapoel Be'er Sheva en in Parijs beslissen wetenschappers over het lot van de schrikkelseconde. Eerst het weer: het wordt rustig herfstweer met maxima tussen 18 en 20 graden. Ook vrijdag wordt het zacht voor de tijd van het jaar. In de loop van de dag gaat het vanuit het westen regenen en koelt het af. Het weekend verloopt licht wisselvallig met maxima rond een graad of 14. Ga je vandaag op pad? Hier vind je het overzicht van de files en wegwerkzaamheden en hier alles over de situatie op het spoor. Wat kunNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 152027: Tinubu to skip some APC campaign rallies, cites governance demandsPresident Tinubu says he may not attend every APC campaign rally ahead of the 2027 elections, citing the demands of governance, Nigeria’s financial obligations and the need to attract long-term investors. The post 2027: Tinubu to skip some APC campaign rallies, cites governance demands appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 15Musk says U.S. military and Trump control Ukraine’s Starshield accessSeeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 1511th Senate Race: Akpabio courts Tinubu, warns Uzodimma over ambitionGovernor Uzodimma of Imo State, the APC senatorial candidate for Imo West District for the 2027 elections, is reportedly aspiring to replace Godswill Akpabio as the president of the 11th Senate. The post 11th Senate Race: Akpabio courts Tinubu, warns Uzodimma over ambition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 15Prince Harry and Meghan to make first joint appearances since returning to UKPrince Harry and Meghan are making their first joint public appearances in England since stepping back from royal duties six years agoThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 15By pursuing a big 'win' in Iran, Trump is destined to losePresident Donald Trump, seeing the success of the U.S. Navy’s operation in the Strait of Hormuz in blocking most of Iran’s imports and oil exports while restoring some of the non-Iranian oil trade through the strait, evidently does not regard the conflict with Iran as stalemated. The current situation regarding the flow of oil and distribution of economic pain is actually more complicated and does not constitute a one-sided U.S. advantage, but Trump clearly believes that continuing to squeeze Iran through measures such as a naval blockade — an act of war — will increase U.S. leverage and yieldResponsible Statecraft