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PoliticsOct 13Democratic midterm gains could speed US military aid to Ukraine, lawmaker saysPolling and prediction markets suggest the midterms could deliver “a fairly massive repudiation of the president,” said Rep. Jim Himes, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.Breaking Defense
PoliticsOct 13Anger mounts in Punjab after anti-drug crusader killed in broad daylightConfronted over illegal sale of addictive substances, medical store owner shoots down activist; Mansa residents stage massive protests; family refuses to cremate body; Oppn. corners AAP govt.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 13Amit Shah slams SIR protests, says Congress will suffer its fourth consecutive defeat in 2029The trust of people cannot be earned through manufactured media events and the echo of falsehoods, says Home MinisterThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 13Internet can’t stop laughing at White House press secretary’s short and awkward briefing: ‘Is this a hostage video’Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new White House press secretary, pulled the plug on the briefing after 14 minutesThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13Judge Prohibits Further Tree Cutting at East Potomac Golf Course for Two WeeksThe ruling barred major modifications at the D.C. course while a federal judge seeks testimony from Interior Department officials about whether they ignored a court order.NYT US
PoliticsOct 13Who is Katie Zacharia? Trump’s new press secretary that replaced Karoline LeavittThe incoming press secretary briefly worked for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this yearThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13Russia proposes barring students expelled for disciplinary reasons from returning to the same university for five yearsRussia’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education plans to change university admissions rules to bar universities from readmitting expelled students for five years, TASS reported, citing a draft ministry order.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 13Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing was a disaster of her own makingThe new press secretary made an embarrassing faux pas and then cut off the entire event after just a few minutes. It left some serious questions about whether she actually believes what she’s saying, writes Holly BaxterThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13Spain seeks ‘good neighbourly relations’ with Morocco as migration crisis shadows royal visitSpain’s King Felipe VI has called for “good neighbourly relations” with Morocco during a landmark visit to Ceuta, as tensions over migration continue to test relations between the two neighbours and highlight the human cost of Europe’s bordersAfricanews [en]
PoliticsOct 13Court dismisses Akwa Ibom government’s suit challenging EFCC powersThe Akwa Ibom State Government had approached the courts to challenge the anti-graft agency’s investigation into the state’s financial activities following petitions alleging the diversion of public resources. The post Court dismisses Akwa Ibom government’s suit challenging EFCC powers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 13Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegationsGuilfoyle said the allegations of improper conduct were false and that being ambassador was the "honour of a lifetime".BBC World
PoliticsOct 13The health of the popes, a delicate issue for the VaticanA lo largo de más de medio siglo, la comunicación del Vaticano evolucionó del hermetismo sobre las enfermedades papales a la difusión de partes médicos detallados. Esta apertura va desde el silencio guardado sobre la dolencia de Juan XXIII hasta la reciente notificación pública realizada por León XIV.Clarín
PoliticsOct 13Ukraine and the US: What's next after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia?Donald Trump plans to allow the purchase of Russian diesel, drawing criticism at home and abroad. What is behind the US president’s decision and what should Ukraine do next? DW spoke with experts.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 13Ukraine allies in Poland after Starlink sabotage, Trump diesel dealDW News [en]
PoliticsOct 13Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionageSuspect was arrested on Russia's far-eastern Sakhalin Island before being transferred to Moscow, says Russia's FSB.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 13Hungary’s parliament removes Viktor Orbán-era LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ restrictions from 2021 child protection lawHungary’s parliament has approved amendments to the child protection law adopted in 2021 under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. AFP called the move the first significant step toward lifting restrictions on the LGBTQ community since pro-European Prime Minister Péter Magyar came to power.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 13On his last day in office, Petro denounced Colombia before the International Criminal CourtLa jugada de Petro podría contrarrestar algunas de las medidas de De la Espriella y sus aliados políticos contra la JEP, pero también podría devolverse como un bumerán contra la propia justicia transicional. The post En su último día de gobierno, Petro denunció a Colombia en la Corte Penal Internacional appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 13Cook Political Report shifts 4 governors’ races toward DemocratsCook Political Report is shifting four gubernatorial races in Democrats’ favor, the nonpartisan election handicapper said Tuesday, all in states which currently have Republican governors. Among the most notable shifts is Alaska, which moved from a “tossup” to “lean Democrat.” Three Republicans and one Democrat are vying for the state’s governor’s mansion, which is currently…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13Nigeria elected to UN Human Rights CouncilThe council announced the election on its official X account, listing Nigeria among 15 countries the UN General Assembly elected to serve on the body from 2027 to 2029. The post Nigeria elected to UN Human Rights Council appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 13Vance announces plan to use wartime authority to boost fuel production at Texas refineryThe Trump administration will use wartime authority to augment fuel production at a refinery in Texas, Vice President JD Vance announced on Tuesday. The move comes as high energy prices are putting a strain on the economy and are becoming a political liability ahead of the midterms. “I am pleased to announce that the Trump…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13Is Wetland Authority accountable to government or construction companies, asks AnbumaniAnbumani alleges that the authority has moved with ‘lightning speed’ to reduce buffer zone around the Pallikaranai marsh in order to protect the interests of construction firms. He demands that the government notify all wetlands across the StateThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 13Obama to campaign with Brown, Acton in ClevelandFormer President Obama is scheduled to hit the campaign trail with Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown (D) and gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton (D) at the end of the month.  The former head of state will travel to Cleveland on Oct. 24 in an effort to boost support for the Democratic slate in the Buckeye State…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13Moscow court hands blogger Michael Naki a second prison sentence in absentia, bringing his combined term to 14 yearsMoscow’s Basmanny District Court sentenced blogger Michael Naki in absentia to five years in a penal colony for publicly calling for activities aimed at undermining Russia’s security (Article 280.4, Part 2, Paragraph “c” of the Criminal Code). It also barred him from administering websites for five years.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 13POTUS to Wichita: Trump flying in next week to rally for Roger Marshall - KWCHPOTUS to Wichita: Trump flying in next week to rally for Roger Marshall KWCH Trump coming to Wichita for campaign rally KSN-TV Trump to hold rally in Wichita for Sen. Roger Marshall ahead of election KAKE Trump scheduled to visit Kansas amid tight Marshall-Hamilton Senate race Kansas City Star Scoop: Top Trump operative enlisted to rescue Kansas senator's campaign Axiosgoogle · united states of america