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PoliticsOct 8Outrage over video showing FRSC officers allegedly beating motorist in NasarawaThe video shows officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) repeatedly hitting and kicking a man during a roadside encounter in Lafia, Nasarawa State The post Outrage over video showing FRSC officers allegedly beating motorist in Nasarawa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 8Feds investigate if accused Chinese agent had help in the U.S.CBS News
PoliticsOct 8C’River shuts 9 more schools over lack of operating approvalThe Cross River State Government has sealed nine schools in Calabar Municipality for operating without the required Approval to Operate (ATO), extending its clampdown on unregistered institutions. The post C’River shuts 9 more schools over lack of operating approval appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 8UK counter-terror police investigating after two men are arrested near airbaseIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 8Award-winning filmmaker detained by immigration officials in USAn award-winning filmmaker from Kashmir who legally entered the U.S. and sought asylum has been detained by federal immigration officials, according to his family and supporters. Arfat Sheikh was arrested Sept. 24 at Washington Dulles International Airport after arriving on a flight from California, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed. The agency said in a…The Hill
PoliticsOct 8Trump administration blocks Microsoft, others from sponsoring foreign workers for green cardsUS Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that software giant Microsoft was being suspended from a key visa program as part of a fraud crackdown by President Donald Trump's administration. The post Trump administration blocks Microsoft, others from sponsoring foreign workers for green cards appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 8Mumbai-based activist and ASIF delegation allege detention by State policeAll India Students’ Federation (AISF) members alleged that police attempted to arbitrarily detain a student delegation travelling aboard the 12779 Goa Express from Pune to New Delhi.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 8Zambia signs US health deal after disputes over data-sharingThe US will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn) under the deal that was negotiated after Trump cut USAID funding.BBC World
PoliticsOct 8US prosecutors add new torture charge against MaduroUS prosecutors have added a new charge to their case against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, accusing the couple of conspiring to commit torture.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 8The Latest: News organizations banned from White House are back in courtAttorneys for three news organizations banished from the White House by the Trump administration were back in courtThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 8US charges former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with tortureEuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 8EU pulls sponsorship from Disinfo2026 event in LithuaniaThe EU's diplomatic service, Canada and host nation Lithuania all pulled support from a disinformation event in Vilnius. Amid reports of US pressure, the EU said it was "uncomfortable with the framing" of some panels.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 8Ukraine open to restoring dialogue with South Korea despite Seoul’s decision to recall ambassador – MFAUkraine remains open to restoring constructive dialogue with the Republic of Korea despite Seoul’s decision to recall its ambassador to Ukraine, Park Kichang, over the situation involving North Korean prisoners of war.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 8Nigerian govt to set up funding agency to boost research, innovationAn official explained that the decision to establish the agency followed findings that Nigeria has abundant research and scientific innovations but lacks the funding needed to translate them into practical applications. The post Nigerian govt to set up funding agency to boost research, innovation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 8U.S. officials charge Maduro, wife with torturing dissidentsThe Justice Department filed a new indictment against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who have been in federal prison since January.Washington Post World
PoliticsOct 8Supreme Court Judgement: Parties that violate membership register rule won’t field candidates – INECINEC’s position followed a recent Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the constitutionality of Sections 77(5), 77(6) and 77(7) of the Electoral Act 2026. The post Supreme Court Judgement: Parties that violate membership register rule won’t field candidates – INEC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 8Trump excludes Microsoft from a program for specialized immigrant workersEl gobierno estadounidense excluye a dos gigantes tecnológicos de un programa de inmigración por presunto fraude, buscando proteger empleo local.El visado H-1B, clave para empresas, enfrenta restricciones que, según ejecutivos, podrían afectar la innovación y competitividad nacional.Clarín
PoliticsOct 8Overwhelming number of all Americans think taxpayer money shouldn’t be used on political ads, poll findsPublic expresses strong disapproval over White House issuing partisan ads featuring the president so close to electionsThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 8Runoff in Brazil: with polls in his favor, Flávio Bolsonaro says he wants to end re-election and extend the term to 5 yearsEl candidato presidencial afirma que pretende utilizar el capital político desde el inicio de un posible mandato para aprobar una enmienda constitucional sobre el tema.Se enfrentará a Lula en segunda vuelta el 25 de octubre.Clarín
PoliticsOct 8Nicolas Maduro, wife face torture charge in new U.S. indictmentThe couple were already facing charges of narco-terrorism conspiracy; cocaine importation conspiracy; and possession of machine guns and destructive devices.CBS News
PoliticsOct 8Dimasalang Bridge operational by Oct. 20 – DPWHTHE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said that Dimasalang Bridge in Manila, which has been under rehabilitation since June, will reopen on Oct. 20. “We will open this very soon. Hopefully, in the next two weeks. Our target for the reopening is Oct. 20,” said Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, adding repair works on the bridge were expedited because of its importance to traffic in the area. The bridge is near the Manila North Cemetery, making it crucial to traffic during the coming All Saints’ Day. Dizon said the bridge will open to vehicles even if works on some parts are still ongoing. He thanked Manila Mayor Isko Moreno for allowing the total closure of the bridge to accelerate its rehabilitation. “To our fellow citizens in the City of Manila, especially those who have relatives they will visit at the North Cemetery during Undas, rest assured that before Undas, we will be open. We will open on Oct. 20,” Dizon said. Dizon said that the rehabilitation of Dimasalang Bridge, completed in four and a half months, was proof that DPWH projects can be completed quickly without sacrificing quality. “I want to prove that it can be done. As long as we take the work seriously, we don’t do substandard work, and the construction is done properly,” Dizon said. He said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants government efforts to be felt by Filipinos through such projects.manilatimes · philippines
PoliticsOct 8Myanmar’s leader to take back migrants from MalaysiaPUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Myanmar will accept more Burmese migrants held in Malaysia “as soon as possible,” the war-torn nation’s leader said on Thursday despite human rights concerns over the opaque repatriation scheme. Min Aung Hlaing made the pledge on a visit to his counterpart in Malaysia as he works to bring his country back into the international fold after staging a coup in February 2021. Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited Min Aung Hlaing, now installed as civilian president, for a two-day visit to discuss the return of thousands of migrants to his country. Malaysia has historically offered safe haven to those exiled from Myanmar, hosting 190,000 refugees or asylum seekers from the nation — mostly Rohingya — according to the United Nations. But Anwar is making a repatriation push amid an uptick of anti-migrant sentiment in Malaysia, defying concerns from the UN that his scheme cannot guarantee their safe homecomings to Myanmar. The country has been wracked by war since Min Aung Hlaing’s putsch, and there are fears the persecuted Rohingya may return to a country where they suffer violent persecution many deem genocide. “We will take those verified nationals back as soon as possible,” Min Aung Hlaing said at a joint news conference with Anwar in the administrative capital Putrajaya. ‘Enhance collaboration’ Min Aung Hlaing has been a pariah in many capitals abroad since his coup unleashed a civil war, but Anwar invited him for talks about returning Myanmar migrants. Nearly 1,500 migrants arrived in back in Myanmar on Sunday after a five-day navy vessel voyage from Malaysia, where they were being held in detention centers before being shipped out. Anwar announced in July that Myanmar had agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya members, but the Malaysian government later said those sent back would be of “various ethnicities,” not only Rohingya. Myanmar last month pledged “safe and dignified” returns for its citizens displaced abroad, after criticism from the UN and rights groups. Min Aung Hlaing’s two-day trip also comes as he makes a push for diplomatic recognition after his installation as civilian president in April, following elections branded a charade by democracy watchdogs. Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) said in July they were seeking “gradual” engagement with Myanmar. The 11-nation organization has frozen Myanmar out of high-level summits since the coup, presenting a united front to pressure its leaders into engaging in its conflict resolution plan. But analysts say the consensus is now fraying. Malaysia marks the fifth Southeast Asian nation to host Min Aung Hlaing since he transitioned to ruling the country as its nominally civilian president. A five-point peace plan adopted by Asean leaders in April 2021, which, among other things, call for an immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar, has shown very little signs of progress. This was highlighted by a Myanmar military air strike late last month on a market in the country’s west, killing some 50 people — one of the deadliest recent bombings of the civil war. “We, and [on] our part in Malaysia, will do whatever is possible to make sure that we enhance this collaboration,” Anwar said on Thursday. The aim ultimately was to “take Myanmar as part of our community of nations without prejudice, and particularly in the context of [the] Asean,” he added.manilatimes · philippines
PoliticsOct 8Virata’s political legacyMY condolences to the family of former prime minister and finance minister Cesar Virata. In a change from my usual approach and orientation toward economic and financial issues, I will not discuss his economic legacy. Instead, and this reflects that outside of the major media outlets, there is a more robust discussion of his political legacy. This is something that both predates and postdates him, and continues to be an issue for many. By serving this or that administration (which their opponents hold in contempt, whether justified, which is sometimes the case, or where it is just a heated partisan parting of ways, which in the Philippines often means a personal or tribal divide), do you help the country or hurt it by serving it? Whether you agree or not, Carlos Romulo and Cesar Virata were seen as professional, prestigious and of high personal character. They were not power-hungry nor did they enrich themselves during their long stay in office. Their presence in the martial-law Cabinet of the first President Marcos was seen as a seal of approval, especially in the early days (some like former senator Raul Manglapus urged Romulo to resign rather than lend his prestige to the martial law administration). During our economic crisis from 1983 to 1986, some urged Virata to resign, as well, rather than lend his high standing with the international financial community to the embattled administration. Neither obliged, though Romulo did retire in January 1984, given the combination of his advanced age and his feeling distressed and heartsick (quoting his wife Beth Day Romulo) following Ninoy Aquino’s assassination. Critics called them the deodorants of the martial law regime, which is a backhanded compliment in itself. So, the debated question is, what is the right path, stay to help make things better or at least prevent greater harm, or quit? A very valid issue that I leave to others who have given their opinion as I have nothing unique to add to the reasons both sides have given. Ultimately, it is a personal decision that probably conflicted some of those facing it. The issue I will analyze is what is the legacy to the person of the decision to stay as Virata and others have done in various controversial administrations? I find many who served controversial administrations (or those that at least heavily divided the chattering classes) ably, honorably and ethically to not have suffered for it. Neither have those who left out of principle, like those who resigned from Arroyo’s administration in 2005, post the 2004 election “Hello, Garci” contretemps. Many of the latter went on to serve in the second Aquino administration or got prestigious board directorships. Same thing for directorships for those who honorably served other administrations some would consider controversial. Starting with Cesar Virata. The only distinction was over those in controversial administrations who were either corrupt or associated with what was considered their egregious excesses. Contrast the post first Marcos careers of General Ver with President Ramos and Secretary Enrile. The same could be argued over those who were in the Duterte administration. Some are held in the highest regard even by critics of the regime, like Secretary Dominguez, while others are facing charges or keeping a very low profile. That seems to be the real divide on how they are regarded by most. Why? I would be happy to hear the considered versus partisan and biased views of others. I have a theory. Given that our politics are mostly personal and tribal, versus policy or ideologically driven, one looks at personal behavior and demeanor rather than the consequences of policy and the moral and personal imperatives on the choice to join, stay or leave. The decision to do either seems to be driven not by what motivated one to decide either way, but how one acted in the position or how he left. I suppose the prevalence of that view can at least in my adult life be traced to the first Aquino administration where besides true believers, many who served (with personal honor and ethics) in the first Marcos administration (like Vicente Paterno) and nonpartisan types (like Secretary and later Justice Azcuna), were appointed. One did not have to be a partisan supporter to be in Cory Aquino’s administration, but could even have been an ethical member of the prior one, then I suppose it set the model for those that followed. Same thing happened when senior government officials dealt with some in the private sector who had senior positions or ties to the first Marcos administration. I remember the latter surprising the relatively young me during the Cory and Ramos administrations where I thought they would be shunned, but no, even the partisan anti-Marcos and pro-Cory high officials had no problem dealing with them. In my younger days, I was more judgmental as many of the younger commentators still are today. With age, I suppose one sometimes becomes humbler and more circumspect about judging others as one does not know all the circumstances and reasons behind the decision to join, stay or leave. Personally, I have gotten less judgmental in my older age and understand most important decisions are nuanced and complex. To repeat a quote from Google AI that I used in my column on sanctimoniousness and Ateneo, Buddhist principles perhaps give the most appropriate answer. “In Buddhism, judging others is discouraged because it arises from ego, pride and an incomplete understanding of another’s karma. Instead, the Buddha taught individuals to turn that discerning eye inward, using mindfulness to honestly evaluate and correct their own actions while maintaining deep compassion for everyone else’s struggles... Instead, practitioners are encouraged to cultivate compassion, empathy and wise discernment, recognizing that all beings are subject to the same cycle of existence.” I suppose if one lived an honorable life and meant well, even if one agrees or disagrees with their choice, it may be wisest and fairness to respect the person’s decision, and the process that led to it if he or she acted well and honorably while in that position. The author is an independent director of the state-run Maharlika Investment Corp.manilatimes · philippines
PoliticsOct 8New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with tortureU.S. authorities added new torture charges to their case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ramping up pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking allegations.NPR News
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