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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
PoliticsOct 9Spain’s housing crisis takes centre stage ahead of snap electionLongstanding anger over unaffordable housing in Spain has become a central issue in next month’s general election, as rising rents, a shortage of public housing and a boom in tourist rentals put growing pressure on households.RFI [en]
PoliticsOct 9A US charity plans to use AI to monitor its Gaza classrooms for ‘hateful’ speech - AP NewsA US charity plans to use AI to monitor its Gaza classrooms for ‘hateful’ speech AP NewsAP News
PoliticsOct 9The Bangsamoro’s New Government Faces a Test of Public TrustThe main challenge of the incoming administration will be to sustain the peace process with Manila while representing the interests of local residents.The Diplomat
PoliticsOct 9South Africa: Court quashes Black empowerement code for legal professionIn its ruling on Wednesday, the Gauteng High Court avoided taking a position on whether the code was constitutional or on its goals for racial transformationAfricanews [en]
PoliticsOct 9Government rejects ‘omnibus’ claims of enrolment of NEET-UG protestors’ biometrics on criminal databaseThe NCRB said allegations of violation of fundamental rights to privacy, free speech and expression must be based on factual foundation of the alleged infringementThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 9PM under 'GyaneshGate' siege, will not retaliate to U.S. visa crackdown: CongressCongress says Modi’s government won’t retaliate against US visa crackdown amid “GyaneshGate” siegethehindu · india
PoliticsOct 9Rubio: US pressure on NATO allies is 'not hostile'Senator Rubio commented that US pressure on NATO allies is 'not hostile'. This statement addresses the nature of diplomatic interactions within the alliance.timesdaily · united states of america
PoliticsOct 9Chief of Staff urges journalists to uphold accuracy, fairnessThe Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has urged journalists to uphold accuracy, fairness and professional ethics while using their platforms to hold public officials accountable.myjoyonline · ghana