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POLITICSSep 18Vlasiuk names countries that could face tariffs after Russia sanctions bill is signedAfter U.S. President Donald Trump a Russia sanctions bill into law, the key issue will be its practical implementation, including the possibility of imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries that are major buyers of Russian energy.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 18South Korea’s leader rebuffs Trump over Iran warLee Jae Myung’s comments followed US president Trump’s repeated demand for ‘a little hand’ from South KoreaIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 18Trump administration is said to weigh allowing most pharma licensing deals with ChinaThe Trump administration is reportedly considering a policy change to allow most pharmaceutical licensing deals with China. This potential shift impacts trade relations and the pharmaceutical industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 18US hands over 64 smuggled artefacts to China in diplomatic push before leaders’ meetingThe United States has returned cultural relics to China ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s coming visit to Washington, a goodwill gesture paving the way for a positive summit and stabilising ties. At the handover ceremony at the Chinese embassy in Washington on Wednesday, China received 58 pieces of cultural relics and palaeontological fossils from the Cultural Property, Art and Antiquities programme of US Homeland Security Investigations. A further six items were returned a day later by...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18The 5 highest-paid leaders in the world and what can be done with their salariesL'annonce d'une forte augmentation de salaire pour le Premier ministre singapourien, Lawrence Wong, a suscité un débat sur la rémunération des dirigeants politiques dans le monde.BBC Afrique
POLITICSSep 18International Panorama: global crisis, elections and Donald Trump's "magic wand"Como en la saga del Aprendiz de Brujo, Trump ha corporizado demonios que han escapado de su control, creando la peor crisis energética de la historia, un distanciamiento de los aliados árabes de EE.UU. y un terremoto interno que obligó a un portazo de la Corte Suprema y el alza de tasas por parte de la FED.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18Xi-Trump summit, China AI at Brics, Asian GamesChinese President Xi Jinping will travel to the US for a summit next week, which is likely to include talks about artificial intelligence (AI), tariffs and a potential trade-war truce extension. Final details will be firmed up in New York on Sunday at a meeting between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, the Financial Times reported, citing an unidentified US official. Bessent has said that talks are scheduled for this...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politicsEvery week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.Politico
POLITICSSep 18U.S. likely to delay new tariffs until after Trump-Xi summit - reportThe U.S. is reportedly expected to delay new tariffs until after a summit between its former President Trump and Chinese leader Xi. This suggests a strategic timing for trade policy decisions.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 18Morning news briefTrump threatens to tear down the Kennedy Center amid court battle, Trump's other priorities also get pushback this week, Poland's PM warns Russia could strike countries that support Ukraine.NPR News
POLITICSSep 18South Korea’s president rejects US request for Iran war supportSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung has drawn a clear line against any US request for Seoul to join the war against Iran, explicitly ruling out the dispatch of troops or military assets that could involve his country in the conflict. The stance comes amid mounting public opposition to any military deployment and growing pressure from Washington for Seoul to contribute to efforts to secure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Lee’s government faces the difficult task of balancing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18EU-Canada relationship is 'not hostile to anybody', Harris saysIrish Finance Minister Simon Harris says details of the new associate membership with Canada "are yet to be determined", but believes it is "good news" that the European Union has signalled its intention to have a "much closer relationship" with Ottawa.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18Takaichi, Trump planning to meet at U.N. in New York on TuesdayThe Japanese and U.S. governments are arranging talks between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump on Tuesday as she plans to travel to the United States…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 18Why Eurasia, Not the Indo-Pacific, Matters Most in Next Phase of Taiwan DeterrenceWashington is preparing for the right war, but in the wrong theater. For years, U.S. strategic thinking has centered on the Indo‑Pacific: the militarized atolls of the South China Sea, China’s churning naval shipyards, and the tense waters of the Taiwan Strait. Yet the next phase of competition will likely play out on the Eurasian landmass, contested through pipelines, swing states, and shifting alignments along routes that overlap with the ancient Silk Road. This is where China is building alternative trade and energy corridors beyond the immediate reach of U.S. military power.ChiWar on the Rocks
POLITICSSep 18BYD, CATL, Xiaomi executives may join Xi's US visit, sources sayExecutives from major Chinese companies like BYD, CATL, and Xiaomi are reportedly expected to accompany President Xi on his visit to the US. This signals potential discussions on trade and economic cooperation during a significant diplomatic event.Yahoo Finance
POLITICSSep 18FIDE presidential race faces new scrutiny over Wadim Rosenstein’s Russia-linked businessWith the FIDE presidential election approaching in Samarkand, one of the candidates, Wadim Rosenstein (pictured), has become the subject of a formal appeal by a Ukrainian lawmaker. Oleg Dunda, a member of the Verkhovna Rada, is asking Ukrainian and German officials to examine whether Rosenstein and WR Group Holding may have violated sanctions rules. The [...]eureporter_co · united kingdom
POLITICSSep 18The keys to the Beijing-Washington trade truce ahead of the meeting between Xi and TrumpEl viceprimer ministro chino visita Nueva York para afianzar una tregua comercial con EE. UU., evitando el regreso de aranceles suspendidos.La inteligencia artificial y las tierras raras son claves en las conversaciones, reflejando tensiones tecnológicas y comerciales persistentes.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18Europe Today: Canada welcomes EU's 'associate member' offer, but what next?Europe Today digests what Canada's new EU associate member status actually means, as EU finance ministers meet in Dublin over spiralling energy costs. Also on the show: Fresh reactions to the EU's new Kids Act, which aims to restrict social media and AI chatbots for children under 15.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18General : Seizure Of Cargo Bound For Israel Reflects Malaysiaâ€TMs Firm Stance - ZulkifliPUTRAJAYA, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The seizure of a container suspected of carrying military cargo linked to the Israeli regime at Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Johor, demonstrates Malaysia’s firm stance against any form of collusion or logistical support for Zionist oppression, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.bernama · malaysia
POLITICSSep 18General : Kajang Prison, Najib's Residence Draw Media Attention Following House Arrest OrderKAJANG, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Kajang Prison and the residence of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak have become focal points for local and international media following the announcement that he has been granted a conditional pardon by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today.bernama · malaysia
POLITICSSep 18As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN - ReutersReuters World
POLITICSSep 18The EU and Canada are getting closer than ever. And the world is watchingThe EU's move to make Canada an "associate member" is being watched worldwide as a new model to attract other democracies in its orbit, but it risks alienating candidate countries and further straining ties with Washington.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18Analysis: Bruised by Trump, EU and Canada find solace in each other's armsThe blossoming partnership between the European Union and Canada cannot be understood apart from the behaviour of the US president, who has assailed both sides with his punitive tariffs and annexationist threats.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18An Irish voice in Beijing’s debate on the new world orderAt China’s Xiangshan Forum, an Irish general argues that a multipolar world can only be stable if smaller states’ sovereignty is respectedIrish Times World