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PoliticsOct 8Rubio flips out after being questioned on the Kimberly Guilfoyle AMEX bill scandalRubio took questions from reporters before departing Greece, while Guilfoyle, present to see him off, looked onThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 8Saudi Arabia to cancel Joy Awards, its answer to the Grammys, amid budget cuts, sources saySaudi Arabia is set to cancel next year's Joy Awards, its star-studded answer to the Oscars or the Grammys, as financial strain and the Iran war hit the country's nascent entertainment sector, two people with knowledge of the matter said. Held in January, the event has become the crown jewel of Riyadh's annual events calendar, drawing performers including Katy Perry and Robbie Williams this year and handing out awards in music as well as other areas of entertainment and sport. It is the latest high-profile entertainment event to face cancellation or postponement as Riyadh reprioritizes spending and cuts culture and entertainment budgets. A spokesperson for the General Entertainment Authority, which organises the Joy Awards along with Saudi media conglomerate MBC Group, did not respond to a request for comment. MBC Group and the Saudi government's media office also did not respond to requests for comment. Industry sources say budget cuts were already felt before the Iran war, which has undermined Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's efforts to turn the kingdom into a destination for tourism and global events under his ambitious Vision 2030 plan. Flagship projects scaled back or indefinitely postponed over the last year or so include the 100-mile (161 km) steel and glass tower The Line at megacity NEOM, and a $50 billion steel and metal cube in Riyadh. The government has also withdrawn funding from ventures such as LIV Golf, after spending over $5 billion on the startup, and is now quietly shelving plans to build the NEOM Stadium, one of the main projects for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, two sources familiar with the matter said. "The war and its wider ripple effects are inevitably prompting Gulf states to reassess spending priorities," said Mazen Hayek, a Dubai-based media consultant. "It's not simply a question of whether governments have the financial capacity to fund such initiatives. Some of these events were also conceived as instruments of international visibility, soft power and influence. In the current environment, however, governments may be weighing those objectives against other national priorities," he said. Film festival, desert rave also cancelled Last month, the Red Sea Film Festival was postponed until 2027, with organisers citing logistical constraints and other factors. Uncertainty over the Iran war has also made it difficult to book international stars for such events, the industry sources said. The Red Sea Film Festival was launched in 2021 as part of an effort to develop local cinema after Saudi Arabia lifted a decades-long ban on cinemas. Last month, organisers also called off Soundstorm, a city-sized rave in the desert due to be held in December that welcomes hundreds of thousands of partygoers and was headlined by Cardi B last year. Organisers said it would return next year, giving no reason for the cancellation. Soundstorm, also known as MDLBEAST, began in 2019 as new events were staged amid rapid social change under the crown prince, whose reforms sought to rein in the power of religious conservatives. Events aimed at driving investment into the kingdom, such as the flagship Future Investment Initiative (FII) taking place at the end of this month, remain scheduled as planned, according to organisers. "Events that are important for the Saudi economy and showing its place in the world are still being prioritised; what isn't is anything that is singing and dancing and having a good time," a person working in the Saudi events industry said.emirates247 · united arab emirates
PoliticsOct 8Council candidate looks to raise housing, affordability issues at council table if elected (Nelson)Municipal election campaigns are kicked off across B.C. and the 2026 general election vote is drawing close, with voting day set at Oct. 17. For those heading to the polls in the major West Kootenay city centres — Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and Rossland — the slate of candidates can app...castanet · united states of america
PoliticsOct 8Burn permits required starting Oct. 15Burn permits will be required starting October 15, indicating a new or changing local regulation regarding controlled burns. This is a routine administrative update that affects residents in the relevant jurisdiction.crossville_chronicle · united states of america
PoliticsOct 8Federal budget deficit climbed to $2 trillion for fiscal '26The federal budget deficit ballooned to $2 trillion in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, compared to $1.8 trillion last year, according to a new report.washingtontimes · united states of america
PoliticsOct 8Castle Rock Taps Ex-Colorado Springs Attorney To Probe Davis Quid Pro Quo ClaimsCastle Rock's council approved an independent examiner to probe claims Councilmember Mark Davis traded policy for a recall withdrawal.hoodline · united states of america
PoliticsOct 8South Africa blames disinformation as anti-migrant protests turn violentAnti-migrant protests in two South African cities including Johannesburgs Soweto township turned violent on Thursday with the government blaming disinformation over a court ruling on asylum seekersdevdiscourse · india
PoliticsOct 8NFL urges Supreme Court to decide who should regulate prediction marketsIn a legal brief, the NFL expressed support for prior court rulings favoring state authority to oversee prediction markets.CBS News
PoliticsOct 8NNPC discount measure for petrol pump price has Tinubu’s backing – PresidencyThe Presidency on Thursday explained that the measure taken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to forgo its petrol retail profit margin and sell to Nigerians at cost to cushion the impact of global crude oil price shocks and volatility on vulnerable households has the approval of President Bola Tinubu. The post NNPC discount measure for petrol pump price has Tinubu’s backing – Presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 8US suspends Microsoft, Adobe from filing for green cardsThe Trump administration cut off tech firms, including Microsoft and Adobe, from filing for green cards for their foreign workers.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 8From Puerta del Sol to Maricarmen's house: this has been the route of the marchLos manifestantes han recorrido las calles de Madrid para rendir homenaje a la anciana de 87 años convertida en símbolo de la lucha por la vivienda en EspañaEl País
PoliticsOct 8Extended interview: Thom TillisGOP Sen. Thom Tillis talks to Major Garrett about his regret voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, his midterm predictions, the Iran war and more.CBS News
PoliticsOct 8Trump finally clarifies his ‘take out’ LA comment after three days of uproarThe comments were widely condemned by Democrats and a lone Republican running for Congress in San DiegoThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 8Commentary: To Trump, the Cornell Seven are victims. It's a familiar refrain for himTrump said Friday that the accused men "won't get a fair shake." In painting the accused as victims, it appeared the president was speaking from personal experience.LA Times
PoliticsOct 8Germany, UK, and Norway allocate 20 million euros for the AmazonAunque son unos recursos importantes para la región, representan una disminución grande respecto a los comprometidos en los últimos diez años de trabajo conjunto. The post Alemania destina 20 millones de euros para la Amazonía appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 8Thousands of people undertake a funeral march from the Sol encampment to Maricarmen's apartment in Sainz de BarandaLa marcha arrancó pasadas las ocho de la tarde, coincidiendo con el final de las asambleas que se celebran diariamente en la Puerta del Sol LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 8‘We don’t want this right now’: James Talarico off the trail with the flu for 12 daysIn final stretch of the Texas Senate race, Talarico has not appeared in person since Sept. 26; he is expected to be back this weekend.NBC News
PoliticsOct 8Media lawyers ask court to halt White House vetoUn juez federal evalúa si el gobierno de Trump puede limitar el acceso de ciertos medios a la Casa Blanca, alegando discriminación.Medios afectados argumentan que se trata de una violación a la libertad de prensa, mientras el gobierno cita preocupaciones de seguridad.Clarín
PoliticsOct 8Single ballot or blanket list: two out of three Buenos Aires residents want to change the voting systemUn estudio de Isonomía realizado en la Provincia mostró un 64% de respaldo al sistema de boleta única. En la Legislatura bonaerense hay un proyecto para aplicarlo en las elecciones provinciales y municipales.Clarín
PoliticsOct 8India’s Cockroach movement says members detained as protests continueIndia's opposition and student-led CJP movement demand election chief's resignation, plan mass demonstration Saturday.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 8Ex-prince Andrew warrants ruled 'unlawful' as police investigation continuesAccording to British media reports, it is the first time a member of the royal family has challenged the legality of criminal proceedings since the trial of Charles I in 1649.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 8“Nothing to fear”: Minister of Interior on the scope of the anti-terrorism statuteLa oposición pidió derrotar el estatuto “antidemocracia”, como lo llama, por los alcances que tendría la definición de “terrorismo”. The post “Nada que temer”: MinInterior sobre alcances del estatuto antiterrorista appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 8NSC reshuffles sports federations’ secretariesThe Director General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, announced the changes during a meeting with General Secretaries of the national sports federations in Abuja. The post NSC reshuffles sports federations’ secretaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 8Madras High Court Registry lodges police complaint for forging its proceedings to get Bangladesh nationals deportedJustice V. Lakshminarayanan has directed the police to investigate the matter and submit a status report by November 10, 2026The Hindu
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