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POLITICS3d agoVytautas the Great invited Muslims to Lithuania not because he was a leftist – interviewAn interview discusses historical reasons why Vytautas the Great invited Muslims to Lithuania, clarifying that it was not due to a 'leftist' ideology. This provides insight into historical political and cultural decisions.lrt.lt · Lithuania
POLITICS3d agoEx - national security adviser issues warning amid fraying US - Ukraine relationshipA former national security adviser has issued a warning concerning the deteriorating relationship between the US and Ukraine. This highlights concerns about international diplomatic ties, especially in the context of the ongoing conflict.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICS3d agoLounès Magramane, a diplomat chosen to succeed Boualem Boualem in the Algerian presidential cabinetSa nomination a surpris, d’autant que lui-même se voyait plutôt ambassadeur à Paris. C’est pourtant bien Lounès Magramane qui a été choisi pour travailler au plus près du président Tebboune, devenant ainsi un nouvel acteur clé du pouvoir algérien.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS3d agoTrump waives new Russia sanctions in the "national interests"President Trump waived new sanctions on Russia late Friday night, saying it was in the "national interests" to hold off on the sweeping levies under the Graham Act that he signed just last month. Why it matters: Trump is easing American pressure on Russia despite a bipartisan chorus calling for him to do the exact opposite.It comes a week after his surprise deal to let Russia sell diesel internationally, which Republicans have condemned as loudly as Democrats.It also puts Republican candidates making their final midterm sprint in the position of having to defend the president's warmer relationAxios
POLITICS3d agoFeijóo calls the PSOE and Broad Front pact in the Senate a "coalition of desperate people": "Their utmost hypocrisy has exploded in their hands"El candidato del PP carga contra los socialistas por "diluir" sus siglas en la Cámara Alta "con 20 formaciones" más LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS3d agoAll seven candidates to lead UN receive Security Council veto in informal pollAll seven candidates to lead the United Nations received a vote of "discourage," effectively a veto, from a permanent UN Security Council member in the latest informal poll, a diplomat said Friday.Africanews [en]
POLITICS3d agoDozens of arrests on day of mass protest in FranceNa weken van scholierenprotesten zijn in Frankrijk vandaag ook andere groepen de straat op gegaan, zoals boeren, taxichauffeurs, verplegend personeel en de gelehesjesbeweging. Zij protesteerden tegen de stijgende kosten van het levensonderhoud. In verschillende Franse steden zijn de protesten uitgelopen op rellen. In Parijs heeft de politie traangas en een waterkanon ingezet. Rond 15.00 uur waren in heel Frankrijk 272 mensen aangehouden. In Parijs zijn winkels en een McDonald's bestormd en in Lyon is het bureau voor toerisme in brand gezet: Ook drongen mensen het stadhuis van Lille en MarseillNOS Buitenland
POLITICS3d agoThe anger of students, farmers, and civil servants converges in a large protest across FranceLas manifestaciones desembocan en escenas de caos y enfrentamientos entre la policía y los jóvenes, que protestan desde hace semanas por el deterioro educativoEl País
POLITICS3d agoCMRL payoff case: ED pastes summons outside ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan's house, asks him to appear for questioning on Oct 23Officials say the move was intended to ensure that Pinarayi received the summons and appeared for questioning as directed. The CPI(M) leader was, however, not present at the residence when the officials arrivedThe Hindu
POLITICS3d agoGen Z's unique humor and references unite high school and university protestersWith banners featuring 'One Piece' characters, memes and inventive slogans, Generation Z's protest toolkit draws heavily from internet culture. These joyful forms of expression help strengthen their sense of community and assert collective political identity.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS3d agoZelensky drums up European backing as Trump ties slumpUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Friday to keep financing Kyiv's fight with nearly $80 billion more next year, as he insisted he was standing up for his country amid a fresh row with US President Donald Trump.France 24 [en]
POLITICS3d agoTrump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slumpFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS3d agoIt's official | Judge orders Trump to reinstate visa lottery program, after 2025 suspensionA judicial decision requires resuming the process suspended by the government in December 2025. The schedule sets dates to announce registrations and begin enrollment.Clarín
POLITICS3d agoCAPPA, activists, labour group reject Lagos water privatisation, metering, demand public investment“For profiteers, control of water is becoming the new petroleum,” he said. The post CAPPA, activists, labour group reject Lagos water privatisation, metering, demand public investment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoStudents, trade unions and Yellow Vests set to protest across FranceTens of thousands of ⁠people are expected to ​protest across France on Saturday, as students, trade unionists and remnants of the Yellow Vest movement join forces to demonstrate against high prices and ​the country's fraying social model.France 24 [en]
POLITICS3d agoSpain’s far left fails to unite ahead of November voteDivision a blow for Pedro Sánchez’s chances of remaining in office.Politico Europe
POLITICS3d agoThousands expected to take part in day of action across FranceTens of thousands of people are expected to demonstrate across France on Saturday, as students, trade unionists and activists from the Yellow Vest movement join forces to demonstrate against the high cost of living and poor conditions in schools.RFI [en]
POLITICS3d agoTrump Revives 2020 Election Conspiracies, With Help From the Federal GovernmentVoting rights advocates fear the Trump administration may use the federal government to cast doubt on the election, discourage participation or try to delegitimize results.NYT US
POLITICS3d agoHow Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the MidtermsFour battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide.NYT US
POLITICS3d agoHegseth Singled Out in Democrats’ Campaign Attacks for War and High PricesCabinet members are seldom major figures in campaigns, but the defense secretary’s forays into politics and his bravado in defense of an unpopular war have made him a target.NYT US
POLITICS3d agoWhat Pennsylvania Reveals About the MidtermsIn Pennsylvania, four congressional districts exemplify the types of seats that Democrats are aiming to flip. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains.NYT US
POLITICS3d agoTrump promised a swing district blitz. He's going to a lot of very red statesPresident Trump's midterm travel blitz ahead of Election Day includes several red states he won easily 2 years ago, showing the electoral landscape is more challenging for Republicans.NPR News
POLITICS3d agoNo Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we knowThe coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls.NPR News
POLITICS3d ago2027: We’ll rescue Jigawa from APC’s failures – Lamido vows‎Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has vowed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will rescue Jigawa State from what he described as the failures of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: We’ll rescue Jigawa from APC’s failures – Lamido vows appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria