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POLITICSSep 30Senate blocks measure requiring report on Israeli violence in West BankNearly all Senate Democrats voted to require the State Department to report on Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.Washington Post World
POLITICSSep 30Kubilius: Europe's response to Russian hybrid attacks should be 'as painful' for MoscowThe European Commissioner for Defence tells Euronews that the EU must sharpen its response to a growing spate of hybrid attacks attributed to Moscow, while rejecting those who say it's time to engage the Kremlin in diplomacy.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 30Raskin rips Schmitt questioning of Jack Smith: ‘He’s basically disgraced himself’Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Tuesday blasted Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) after he and his staff appeared to confuse one basketball team for another when questioning former special counsel Jack Smith about his attendance at a game. Schmitt earlier Tuesday asked Smith if he attended a February 2024 NBA game in Atlanta between the Hawks…The Hill
POLITICSSep 30From Taiwan to Takaichi, the geopolitical fallout from Xi-Trump summitWe have put together stories from our coverage of the Xi-Trump summit. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why Xi Jinping skipped the UN after his Trump summit Han Zheng, China’s vice-president, called on “major countries” to respect the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern nations and bring about a two-state solution for the “Palestinian question” on Saturday at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in an implicit dig at the US and Israel. 2. ‘Right...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30US-China conflict doesn’t have to become a self-fulfilling prophecyWe are reminded seemingly daily of the great power transitions that ended in conflict. However, it is the exceptions – the ones that did not result in war – that could have real lessons to offer. Today, the question is more than academic. Standing beside US President Donald Trump at the White House last week, President Xi Jinping proposed that competition between China and the United States should be “a race of catching up with one another”, not “a wrestle where one either wins or...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30In a 26-page letter, Iran calls on Americans to defeat Trump in the midterm electionsÀ la veille du départ américain d’Irak, le pouvoir iranien a associé, mardi 29 septembre, ses revendications régionales à un appel électoral aux États-Unis. Une intervention dans la campagne de mi-mandat, alors que les deux pays poursuivent leurs négociations pour mettre fin à la guerre.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 30U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policyThe U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain. And, the Supreme Court has sided for now with the Trump administration on third-country deportations.NPR News
POLITICSSep 30US-South Africa rift: Separating optics from substanceAs political space between the countries widens, durable commercial ties and strategic interests provide room for a pragmatic bargain. The post US-South Africa rift: Separating optics from substance appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 30Vote out Trump allies: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issues direct appeal to American votersIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urged Americans to vote out US President Donald Trump's allies in CongressThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 30States move to rein in fuel prices, from easing rules to tax reliefStates are taking action to control fuel prices through measures like easing regulations and providing tax relief. These efforts aim to mitigate the economic impact of high fuel costs on citizens.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 30US ambassador slams EU's 'Buy European' weapons push as ‘self-interest’Preference for European-made arms could disrupt the transatlantic defence industrial base and benefit Europe’s "enemies", Ambassador Andrew Puzder warns.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 30Former US Diplomat Fried Warns Mixed Signals Could Undercut Russia SanctionsThe United States has new powers to increase economic pressure on Russia, but their impact will depend on whether the Trump administration uses them consistently and makes clear what it wants Moscow and other governments to do, former US diplomat Daniel Fried told RFE/RL.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 30Former US Diplomat: 'Right Moment Is Now' To Implement New Russia Sanctions LawIn an interview with RFE/RL, Daniel Fried, a former US ambassador and assistant secretary of state, said that the new sanctions law gives Washington leverage by exerting pressure on buyers of Russian oil and gas -- if the Trump administration is serious about implementing it.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 30Bustinduy relies on "social pressure" from the streets against those who try to "block" decreesEl ministro de Sumar hace guiños a Podemos, ERC y Bildu al señalarlos como impulsores de algunas medidas destacadas LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 30Rebuffing “Clever Kids, Clueless Parents” Mentality: Education, Not Speech RestrictionCourts must reject the mentality that kids are too clever—and parents either too addled or tech-naïve—for effectively deploying the many extant tools provided by technology companies to help safeguard minors online. Accepting the “clever kids, clueless parents” position sadly promotes unconstitutional censorship of lawful, First Amendment-protected expression that minors have a constitutional right to access and platforms have a right to convey. The post Rebuffing “Clever Kids, Clueless Parents” Mentality: Education, Not Speech Restriction appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
POLITICSSep 30EU weighs sweeping new trade powers against China before make-or-break OctoberBrussels and Berlin are steeling themselves for a make-or-break October with China, as the mood towards Beijing hardens in both capitals. The month ahead could help set the course of the increasingly thorny EU-China relationship for years to come, as Europe gears up to present a slew of new tools for countering Beijing’s trade practices, likely to come in December. Before then, EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic travels to Beijing on October 8 and 9 for crucial meetings with Chinese Commerce Minister...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30France-Algeria: when Bruno Retailleau wanted to expel the son of Chief of Staff Saïd ChengrihaEn 2025, alors que les relations entre Paris et Alger étaient déjà très tendues, le ministre français de l’Intérieur ordonnait l’expulsion du fils du chef d’état-major de l’armée algérienne, racontent deux journalistes dans un livre qui sort ce 30 septembre.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 30Ian Bremmer: 'We have passed peak Trump in terms of disruption on the global stage'François Picard is pleased to welcome Ian Bremmer, the American political scientist, author, and founder and president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media. According to Bremmer, we may now be entering the autumn of the “Donroe Doctrine” and the MAGA era: an “America First” isolationist approach in which President Donald J. Trump envisions a return to “greatness” in Gilded Age fashion. But is this the America voters had envisioned?France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 30 Impossible : wife slams missing activist terror claimsThe wife of a missing activist has strongly refuted claims that her husband is involved in terrorism. This highlights a dispute over the circumstances of a missing person and accusations against them.therural.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 30US lawmakers in India : Why a congressional visit matters after the Russia sanctions lawA visit by U.S. lawmakers to India is significant, especially in the context of Russia sanctions law. This suggests important diplomatic discussions and potential policy implications between the two countries.hindustantimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 30The Yes camp has shown itself to have no political senseThe 'Yes camp' is criticized for lacking political sense, suggesting a perceived misstep or poor strategy in a political context. This indicates commentary on a political movement or campaign.heraldscotland.com · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 30Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenalUS president's comments came after he was asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons when Iran cannot.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 30Europe Today: NATO chief Mark Rutte joins Euronews' Defence and Space Summit in BrusselsEuronews hosts its biggest-ever news event, the Defence & Space Summit in Brussels, with NATO chief Mark Rutte among the guests. Meanwhile, Ukraine races to build interceptor drones against Russia's jet-powered strikes, and Estonia blames Russia for an arson attack on a defence firm.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 30Jaishankar meets UN chief Guterres , discusses ongoing conflicts , impact on Global South countriesJaishankar met with UN chief Guterres to discuss ongoing conflicts and their impact on Global South countries. This highlights international diplomatic efforts concerning global stability and humanitarian issues.orissapost.com · India