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POLITICSSep 17Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talksPresident Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Trump hints that if the EU allows Canada to be an associate member it would be a "hostile act"El mandatario norteamericano advirtió sobre la posibilidad de imponer tarifas a Europa si Canadá se une al bloque comunitario.Criticó la idea de la adhesión canadiense a la Unión Europea, calificándola de absurda y poco favorable para Estados Unidos.Clarín
POLITICSSep 16US Congress passes sanctions bill targeting RussiaThe sanctions package, which targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, will now be sent to US President Donald Trump for signing.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 16Delinquent judges must pay for impunityThe injustice in the prescription of a case.Clarín
POLITICSSep 16The Graham sanctions act is a chance to punish Putin. Here’s what the White House should do next.The just-passed Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act is a victory for Ukraine and the bipartisan coalition backing it. The post The Graham sanctions act is a chance to punish Putin. Here’s what the White House should do next. appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSSep 16US Congress passes Russia sanctions billThe sanctions package is considered the most substantial US legislative effort against Moscow since Trump returned to the White House. Measures in the bill could lead to secondary sanctions on India, China and Iran.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 16U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill championed by late Senator GrahamThe U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, sending the…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 16Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.NYT US
POLITICSSep 16House passes Russia sanctions billThe House passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill Thursday, sending the long-awaited legislation to President Trump's desk. Why it matters: The measure would significantly expand economic pressure on Russia while handing Trump fresh authority to impose secondary tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil and gas.It would also target Russia's "shadow fleet," the network of aging tankers used to evade Western sanctions while exporting Russian oil.The vote was 262-159.The bill was renamed in honor of its lead sponsor, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died suddenly in July.Driving thAxios
POLITICSSep 16The rise in fuel prices unleashes protests around the worldUS President Donald Trump is not the only one complaining about the rise in diesel prices. From France to Syria, passing through Guatemala and Bolivia, discontent over the drastic rise in fuel prices is growing worldwide.Clarín
POLITICSSep 16Trump lauds India's crackdown on poppy farming; lists 23 major drug transit nationsHe urged China to take stronger action to stem the flow of precursor chemicals used to produce fentanyl, methamphetamine and other synthetic drugsThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16The EU’s 28th State?European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floats making Canada the bloc’s first associate member.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 16EU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate memberEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first "associate member" in a push to…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 16Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper MacklemoreEd Sheeran's tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments. Since then, all of Sheeran's other supporting acts have dropped out, including a group that plays with Sheeran during part of the show. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with David Jackson, Professor of Political Science at Bowling Green State University.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16What AI urgency? Industry and leaders split on how to handle advanced tech’s threatsConversations among lawmakers, tech executives and industry experts at the POLITICO Decoded Summit showed the long road toward reaching a consensus on addressing AI’s potentially existential risks.Politico Tech
POLITICSSep 16EU rolls out red carpet to Canada to become its first 'associate member'The European Union backs Canada's bid to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks closer ties with Ottawa and Trump calls the idea "laughable."NPR News
POLITICSSep 16What von der Leyen and Carney are up to with Canada’s ‘associate’ EU membershipIn her state of the union address, the European Commission president proposed Ottawa join the European Union, but not as a full member. The post What von der Leyen and Carney are up to with Canada’s ‘associate’ EU membership appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSSep 16Alex Ovechkin, all-time NHL goal scorer, appears in ad supporting Vladimir PutinWashington Capitals forward and NHL all-time leading goal scorer Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad backing Russian President Vladimir Putin.NBC News
POLITICSSep 16Country’s growth should be based on economic justice: Prof. ShanmugasundaramA professor argues that a country's growth should be founded on economic justice. This highlights a perspective on national development and policy priorities.The Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Burnham and Canada PM Carney bond over love for Everton as pair watch Carabao Cup clash togetherBurnham and Carney have a shared affection for the Merseyside clubThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality CheckThe bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.NYT World
POLITICSSep 16The 28th state? Carney's Canada draws closer to European UnionWith a US president who talks of making Canada the 51st state, its leader in Europe where it’s not quite the EU's 28th state on offer, but something the president of the European Commission is calling ‘associate membership’. We’ll ask what that means, how it differs from the close status afforded to the likes of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and the UK which Carney’s also visiting ahead of his own Strasbourg speech Thursday before the European Parliament.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16EU's von der Leyen proposes Canada become bloc's 'first associate member'Officially, the status of 'associate member' does not currently exist under EU law, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal raises many questions, both in Canada and across Europe.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 16Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, Guterres warnsGuterres calls for urgent Security Council reform, says geopolitical divides hindering action on global crises.Al Jazeera [en]