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PoliticsOct 9'Modern-day Thomas Edison': Trump awards Elon Musk top US science medalDespite the president's glowing words at the award ceremony, Trump and Musk have navigated a rather volatile relationship in recent years.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 9Feminist Coalition, Defense Strengthen Gender Equality in Liberia’s Defense SectorThe Feminist Coalition and Ministry of National Defense in Liberia sign MOU to revise Gender Policy for stronger gender equality and inclusive governance in defense sector.liberianobserver · liberia
PoliticsOct 9FG Demands Results, Sustained Compliance from Ministries, AgenciesThe Federal Government is intensifying its drive for greater accountability, efficiency and measurable performance across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), reinforcing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s position that non-performance will no longer be tolerated across government institutions. This renewed focus on institutional accountability took centre stage at the MDA High-Level Strategic... The post FG Demands Results, Sustained Compliance from Ministries, Agencies appeared first on THE AUTHORITY NEWS.authorityngr · nigeria
PoliticsOct 9‘Can’t replace American workers with foreign servants’: Why Vance’s H-1B visa axe fell on MicrosoftUS vice president JD Vance has suspended Microsoft from a green-card programme that helps companies sponsor foreign employees for permanent residency. This follows scrutiny over the tech giant’s hiring practices and its use of the H-1B visa system. Vance said Microsoft laid off around 6,000 American workers in 2025. He also cited more than 6,000 H-1B approvals and nearly 3,000 green cards linked to the company. He said the numbers raised serious questions about how American workers were being treated.telecomlive · india
PoliticsOct 9TRNC slams EU for preserving 'unjust status quo' over Turkish Cypriot isolationThe European Commission's references to efforts to 'build bridges' and 'enhance dialogue' create a 'false impression' of progress on ending Turkish Cypriot isolation, the ministry says.trtworld · turkey
PoliticsOct 9Rijiju calls for dialogue to resolve Siang project concernsItanagar, Oct 8 (PTI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday called for dialogue between the government and people opposing the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), saying concerns and apprehensions of indigenous communities can be addressed only through mutual understanding and respectful discussions. Rijiju, who represents the Arunachal West Parliamentary Constituency, said there should be no […] The post Rijiju calls for dialogue to resolve Siang project concerns first appeared on Nagaland Post.nagalandpost · india
PoliticsOct 9Delhi News: FIR Filed After Kashmiri Youth Faheem Nazir Allegedly Assaulted Near Opposition Lunch VenueA political controversy has erupted in Delhi after a Kashmiri youth, identified as Faheem Nazir, was allegedly assaulted near a venue where opposition leaders had gathered for lunch. Delhi Police has registered an FIR against unidentified persons following the youth's complaint, according to the report. The incident reportedly occurred when Faheem arrived carrying a poster supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raising questions about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He allegedly began raising slogans near the venue, where several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, were present. According to the available account, a confrontation broke out between the youth and people identified in the report as Congress supporters. Faheem alleged that he was assaulted after expressing his political views. Some individuals reportedly claimed that he had abused Rahul Gandhi, an allegation the youth denied. Video footage of the confrontation has circulated, intensifying the political debate. Following the incident, Faheem approached the police, and an FIR was registered against unidentified individuals. Investigators are examining the complaint and available footage to establish the sequence of events and identify those allegedly involved. The BJP has criticised the incident, describing it as an example of political intolerance and questioning the opposition's commitment to democratic values. The controversy comes amid protests by opposition parties over demands concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The report also refers to two earlier cases connected with separate incidents involving opposition leaders and protests in Delhi. Police investigations into these matters are reportedly ongoing. The latest case has sparked fresh questions about political freedom, peaceful dissent, and the treatment of individuals expressing opposing views. The allegations remain under investigation, and responsibility for the reported assault will need to be established through the legal process.abplive · india
PoliticsOct 9India: Cockroach Janta Party leaders allege mass detentions ahead of Delhi protest, decry 'emergency'The Cockroach Janta Party claims authorities are carrying out mass arrests ahead of its planned protest on October 10. Founder 'Cockroach' Abhijeet Dipke has accused the Modi government of "intimidation." DW has more.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 9India: Cockroach party denied permission to protest in Delhi, founder Dipke pushes onTrain cancellations have been reported in Delhi ahead of CJP’s protest tomorrow. There is heavy security in the capital. Police have denied permission to protest but CJP's leader has vowed to press on with the plan.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 9Europe Today: French students 'retake Bastille', Trump 'unwilling' to help UkraineFrench students have “retaken the Bastille”, says Jean-Luc Mélenchon, after a mass rally in Paris. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses the US of “unwillingness” to help Ukraine. And former New Zealand PM Helen Clark joins us on critical minerals as MEP Rima Hassan faces fallout over flags row.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 9Hong Kong needs tougher inspection regime, experts say after CK Asset building fiascoLawmakers and engineering sector leaders have called for a review of Hong Kong’s building inspection mechanism and a blacklist to bar errant contractors from government tenders, after Hong Kong’s first privately built “starter homes” project hit a snag over shoddy steel work. The government should review the inspection regime and increase its supervisory manpower, lawmakers and engineers said on Friday, calling for inspectors to be stationed at construction sites of private-sector-built...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 9Welcome to Ohio where Trump says ‘Haitians eat dogs’ and Democrats threaten a comebackI drove across Ohio on Route 40, one of the many states in which Republican strategists are responding to distant sirensIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 9Democracy Digest: Reports of Trump’s Attempt to Reshape Poland’s Govt Spark Political RowElsewhere, Hungary unveils wealth tax; Czech president faces backlash for going on holiday during elections; and a Soviet statue is removed in Prague, unveiled in Slovakia.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 9Kosovo President’s Election Kindles Hope of Return to StabilityAfter Kosovo’s political leaders put aside party quarrels to choose a new head of state at the last minute, experts predict a possible end to almost two years of non-stop political crisis.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 9How October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah’s political realityAnalysts say Hezbollah's decision on October 8 to join a 'war of support' for Gaza changed Lebanon's political reality.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 9New York mayor says asking Trump to withdraw ICE after shootingNew York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday he would ask President Donald Trump to remove federal immigration agents from the city as tensions flared over the latest shooting…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 9Collins Blasts Ossoff for 'Bidenomics' Support in Heated DebateRepublican Mike Collins accused Democrat Jon Ossoff of failing to defend his votes on Biden-era policies, including the Green New Deal and border security, claiming these contributed to inflation and drug trafficking. Ossoff, on the other hand, repeatedly attempted to put Collins on trial for his positions, particularly regarding tariffs and healthcare funding, while not addressing his own voting record on rural hospital support and government spending.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 9Michigan Senate Candidates Clash Over Hamas Attack ResponseA debate between Michigan U.S. Senate candidates took a turn for the worse when Democratic candidate Abdulrahman El-Sayed accused his opponent, Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), of using the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack in Israel for 'political theater'. Rogers listed the atrocities committed during the attack, while El-Sayed's response was met with criticism for not taking the issue seriously enough.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 9Fresh demolition orders posted at Freedom BeachPHUKET: The Royal Forest Department (RFD) has posted fresh demolition notices for structures on protected forest land near Freedom Beach, giving those responsible 15 days from today (Oct 9) to clear the site before authorities carry out the work and recover the costs.thephuketnews · thailand
PoliticsOct 9CMRL pay-off case: Kerala HC orders registration of FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, kin based on ED reportCourt allows plea by advocate K.M. Shajahan, who contended that police should register an FIR rather than conduct a preliminary inquiry on allegations contained in report of EDThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 9Okinawa demands revision of US troop agreement in Japan after woman's murderLa prefectura de Okinawa exige revisar el acuerdo sobre tropas de EE.UU. tras el arresto de un marine por un crimen en la región insular.La asamblea regional pide al ejército estadounidense disculpas y medidas para evitar incidentes similares, tras un caso que generó protestas oficiales.Clarín
PoliticsOct 9Japan angry after Russia seeks extradition of ICC chief targeted by USA senior Japanese government spokesperson said it was regrettable that the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office had requested that Dutch authorities extradite International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and eight other officials. “Time and again we have conveyed to the Russian side that measures targeting individuals connected to the ICC are unfair and unacceptable. We find it regrettable that the Russian side has nevertheless requested various nations to extradite these individuals,”...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 9New York mayor calls for ICE removal after man shot with 5-year-old nearbyFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 9After speculation over political appointees, government to send senior career officer to KathmanduMEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela’s name forwarded, reflects change of thinking in South BlockThe Hindu