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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
POLITICSSep 18Rejecting Trump, South Korean Leader Says He Will Not Send Troops to IranPresident Lee Jae Myung’s comments followed President Trump’s repeated demand for “a little hand” from South Korea, a decades-old American ally.NYT World
POLITICSSep 18Russia and China veto US-backed resolution to monitor Iran nuclear sanctionsThe proposal, which the United States had drafted to extend the UN expert panel’s mandate for a year was defeated by a vote of 11-2, with Somalia and Pakistan abstaining because of the Russian and Chinese vetoes.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN meeting in New York amid wartime stand-offThe Trump administration has approved visas for top Iranian officials, including the president and foreign minister, to attend next week’s UN General Assembly high-level meeting in New York even as the two countries are locked in a stalemated war. The State Department said Thursday that it had approved visas for Iran’s “core delegation”, along with essential staffers to participate in the UN meetings. The core delegation includes President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18After Macklemore sacking, Ed Sheeran enters a 'Sun City' momentIn recent years pro-Israel advocates have aggressively sought to censor and control speech surrounding the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, particularly in the United States, and often with considerable success.This month, Zionist censors might have finally met their match — in the world of pop music.When British megastar Ed Sheeran kicked off a two-night New Jersey show on September 4 at MetLife Stadium before 80,000 plus fans, hip-hop star Macklemore opened the night with a message: "A big part of the reason why I wanted to do this tour in the first place is so I could stand up in stadiumsResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSSep 18Former head of a Damascus prison sentenced to 60 years in prison in the US for tortureA US court sentenced a former director of a Syrian prison to 60 years for torture, highlighting his role in human rights violations. The accused was also found guilty of immigration fraud. Victims testified about the abuses suffered under his command.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18What Andy Burnham needs from Donald Trump at their New York meetBritain’s new prime minister is set for his first meeting with the U.S. president next Tuesday. Unlike Keir Starmer, he won’t be angling for a second helping.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 18With changes in biodiesel, the Senate approved the new regulatory framework for biofuelsEl proyecto fue aprobado por 41 votos contra 25 y establece que el biodiésel pase del 7,5% al 10% en el gasoil y el bioetanol del 12% al 15% en las naftas. La iniciativa también crea un mercado electrónico para la formación de precios y plantea una transición para las empresas no integradas, uno de los puntos que generó mayores cuestionamientos durante el debate.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18With changes in the chamber, the Senate gave half sanction to the biofuel law and sent it to DeputiesLa propuesta, que modifica los cortes de biodiésel y bioetanol, fue aprobada con 41 votos a favor y 25 en contra. Tuvo el apoyo del oficialismo, la UCR, el PRO, los bloques provinciales y los peronistas de NOA.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18Cuban Chancellor assures that the US "will fail" to subdue the island after new sanctionsEl jefe de relaciones exteriores de Cuba critica las sanciones de EE.UU., acusando a Washington de intentar sofocar económicamente al país. Las medidas afectan a empresas y directivos ligados a la industria minera y militar, intensificando las tensiones bilaterales.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18Chinese Foreign Minister highlights stability of China-US ties to Rubio before Xi's tripThe Chinese diplomatic chief emphasizes stable and constructive progress in relations with the US, ahead of Xi Jinping's visit to Washington. Both countries seek to manage differences and strengthen communication, amidst preparations for a possible summit between Xi and Trump.Clarín
POLITICSSep 17Thierry Chopin, political scientist: 'Amid the current upheaval in international relations, Canada and the EU need to move closer together'While there is no doubt that the European Union and Canada share many common interests, the challenge remains to invent a framework that gives this partnership both ambitious and realistic substance, argues the political scientist in this opinion piece for Le Monde.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 17Minimal state and the dangers for democracyLas amenazas de los autoritarismos y nuevas teorías.Clarín
POLITICSSep 17Supreme Court accuses Senator Alex Flórez of domestic violencePor el caso se le investiga desde julio de 2024. La Corte indaga un hecho en 2021 cuando su expareja, presuntamente, habría sido golpeada por él. The post Corte Suprema acusa al senador Alex Flórez por violencia intrafamiliar appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSSep 17Trump Wants Putin to End the War. He May Offer Russia Business Deals First.A new sanctions bill is meant to pressure President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to end the war in Ukraine. But President Trump is doubling down on a different approach: offering enticements to Russia.NYT US
POLITICSSep 17Trump intends to meet with Delcy Rodríguez during the UN Assembly, according to AxiosThe American leader plans a first meeting with the interim Venezuelan leader on the sidelines of the UN in New York. The meeting, reported by Axios, could mark a significant step in relations between both nations.Clarín
POLITICSSep 17Scoop: Trump expected to meet with Venezuela's new leaderPresident Trump is making plans for a first-ever meeting with Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, as early as next week, sources familiar with the discussions tell Axios.Why it matters: The potential meeting showcases the close relations between the nations under Trump. But it's also fraught with political risks that extend from Miami to Caracas.Driving the news: Trump is already planning to meet with Gulf leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York next week to discuss the Iran War, and those who know his thinking say he wants to make time for a sidelines sit-down with RodrigueAxios
POLITICSSep 17Russia and China veto U.S. proposal for U.N. experts to keep monitoring sanctions on IranRussia and China vetoed a United Nations resolution Thursday that would have authorized U.N. experts to keep monitoring sanctions that were reimposed against Iran last year over its…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 17“There was improvisation”: Pact politicians talk about Petro’s replyLa grabó desde un aeropuerto en Bruselas y sin edición. “Iba a ser peor”, contó Gustavo Bolívar. Por la forma del discurso, Carlos Carrillo lo llama “un error”. The post “Hubo improvisación”: políticos del Pacto hablan de la réplica de Petro appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSSep 17US Senator Jeanne Shaheen: ‘Putin Is Trying To Wait Us Out’With a sweeping Russia sanctions bill headed to President Donald Trump’s desk, US Senator Jeanne Shaheen tells RFE/RL the legislation is intended to squeeze Moscow’s energy revenues and pressure countries buying Russian oil and gas.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 17US Senator Shaheen: China Will Feel Impact Of Russia SanctionsJeanne Shaheen, the senior senator from New Hampshire, spoke to RFE/RL shortly after the passage of sanctions legislation intended to target Russia’s energy revenues. Shaheen said the sanctions will force other countries, notably China, to wean themselves off of Russian oil and gas.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 17US will allow ‘core’ Iranian delegation join United Nations summit in New YorkThe Trump administration will allow a “core delegation” of Iranian leadership to attend the high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly next week in New York City, a State Department spokesperson said Thursday, even as the U.S. and Iran remain at war and negotiations have stalled. The State Department is granting visas for the…The Hill
POLITICSSep 17US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN General AssemblyIran's delegation to UNGA will be smaller this year, with travel restrictions and limits on luxury goods purchases.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 17The Canada-EU partnership 'a classic win-win situation', economist saysSpeaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Economist at the European Policy Center, says that the partnership between Canada and the EU "is a classic win-win situation. Canada has many resources, has many of the economic strengths that the European Union lacks, the EU has a very large market, it is an important trading partner".France 24 [en]