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POLITICS1d agoRussia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of ‘espionage’A Japanese journalist has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Japanese intelligence.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoJudge orders Trump administration to halt work at DC golf course until later this monthA federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to stop work on East Potomac Park, site of East Potomac Golf Links and a property the president has been eyeing for redevelopment. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes’ order came after hundreds of trees were cut down at the property over the weekend. The action marks…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoCandidates clash in Senate debates in Georgia, Iowa and MaineSenate nominees in Georgia, Iowa and Maine clashed over the Iran war, the economy and more. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Fin Gómez and Lana Zak have team coverage.CBS News
POLITICS1d agoCornell's faculty senate debates opposing the administration over its handling of a rape caseThe Faculty Senate of a prestigious educational institution is discussing a motion of no confidence over the management of sexual assaults. A student's complaint reopens the criminal investigation and exposes a broader campus safety problem.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoTrump DOJ’s Ilhan Omar probe is focused on her citizenship and birthday: reportThe timing of the latest probe against Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, a longtime Trump target, has raised eyebrows with just weeks to go until the midterm electionsThe Independent World
POLITICS1d agoSanchez declines comic's plea to come and lead Italian centre leftPicks Schlein for bid to beat Meloni next yearANSA [en]
POLITICS1d agoTurkey Raids Pro-Opposition TV StationNYT World
POLITICS1d agoIn Confronting China, The West Needs Partners in Southeast AsiaA plan to confront Beijing without subsequent outreach toward Southeast Asian countries will sacrifice national imperatives for willing partners, and those are hard to come by.The Diplomat
POLITICS1d ago2027: I’ve handed everything over to God, says INEC chairmanHe said, “I'm being reminded of the enormity of the task on me. I'm also encouraged by the word of God, which is, ‘Come unto me, all you that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.’ So that has been my anchor. The post 2027: I’ve handed everything over to God, says INEC chairman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoNHRC laments rising cases of rights violations, receives 338,810 petitionsBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday expressed concern over the increasing cases of rights violations in the country, revealing that it received a total of 338,810 complaints in September alone. According to the Commission, the majority of petitions lodged before it were from the North-Central geopolitical zone, with […] The post NHRC laments rising cases of rights violations, receives 338,810 petitions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoEU Working On Multiple Fronts To Limit Russians From Entering BlocThe European Union is working on multiple fronts to limit the number of Russian citizens that can enter the bloc, including the nuclear option of a total ban on all non-essential travel into the club’s Schengen zone.RFE/RL
POLITICS1d ago« A clear degradation of the economic and social situation »: the weight of American sanctions weighs on IranRÉCIT - Le renforcement de la pression économique, qui touche maintenant aussi les compagnies aériennes, isole de plus en plus la République islamique, tout en pénalisant lourdement la société.Le Figaro International
POLITICS1d agoTrump says ‘massive’ oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in GreenlandUS President Donald Trump said “massive” oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to begin in “our new and beautiful Greenland” early on Wednesday. It was not immediately clear what exploration or developments the US president was referring to in his post, and Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark, rather than a part of the United States. Trump posted on social media following a campaign event on Tuesday in Wasilla, Alaska, to stump for Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan as he seeks...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoBucksport approves data center moratoriumFollowing the pattern of municipalities like Dover Foxcroft, Bangor and others, Bucksport’s Town Council voted to enact a six-month moratorium on data centers in a 5-2 vote during its meeting Oct 8.ellsworthamerican · united states of america
POLITICS1d agoWill Secular Bengal Survive? A Warning, a Lament, or a RequiemReligiocentrism, hate speech and communal violence are being institutionalised by the BJP in once-secular Bengal.thequint · india
POLITICS1d agoSanwo-Olu promotes Ogunbanwo, five others as perm secsNew appointees to be inaugurated Thursday By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Olatunbosun Sunday Ogunbanwo and five others as permanent secretaries in the state civil service. Ogunbanwo, a media relations and public communication professional, was until his elevation the Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos […] The post Sanwo-Olu promotes Ogunbanwo, five others as perm secs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoUN Secretary General Guterres Presents $14bn Budget To Ibrahim-Led CommitteeUnited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who presented the proposed budget for the final time during his tenure, urged countries to fulfil their financial obligations in full and on time, in accordance with the UN Charter, noting that liquidity challenges could undermine the effective implementation of approved mandates. The post UN Secretary General Guterres Presents $14bn Budget To Ibrahim-Led Committee appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS1d agoIn US-China rivalry, middle powers urged to be ‘indispensable’ chokepointsMiddle powers should become “indispensable” chokepoints to safeguard strategic autonomy and survive the power rivalry between the US and China, former leaders and top diplomats said at a forum in India on Wednesday. The assessment comes as smaller and middle-tier countries seek to protect themselves from mounting geopolitical uncertainties arising from the tariff war launched by US President Donald Trump. The trade conflict has hit America’s allies and foes alike and grown complicated amid...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoPhilippine law targeting foreign agents spurs fears of free speech curbsPhilippine officials want a new anti-foreign interference law ahead of the 2028 presidential election, as a raid on a suspected online scam centre near the country’s military headquarters and reports of Chinese-linked money transfers to a company tied to Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s family fuel national security concerns. On Monday, immigration and military operatives arrested 76 foreigners at a facility in Quezon City suspected of being linked to Philippine offshore gaming operators...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoTrump’s authoritarian raid on Ilhan Omar is an attack on the rule of lawThe party that once so loudly complained about Democratic “lawfare” is now passively mute as Trump misuses Homeland Security resources in an attempt to unlawfully deport a sitting member of Congress who legally received asylum in this country.The Hill
POLITICS1d agoCan Lula defy history? Brazil’s left seeks unprecedented run-off turnaroundStudents, activists and social media organisers have mobilised, but polls still show Flávio Bolsonaro ahead before this month’s decisive voteIrish Times World
POLITICS1d agoNigeria secures 172 votes for UN Human Rights Council seatBy Favour Ulebor Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term after securing 172 votes in an election conducted by the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The Federal Government announced the election in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Spokesperson of […] The post Nigeria secures 172 votes for UN Human Rights Council seat appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoFrench MPs back bill to tackle sexual and gender-based violenceIn France, a child is reportedly raped or sexually assaulted every three minutes. In a bid to put an end to sexual and gender-based violence, French MPs have voted for a comprehensive bill that could turn into law by the end of the year; it has yet to be debated by the more conservative Senate at the end of the month. FRANCE 24's Aurore Dupuis, who made the documentary "Broken children", tells us how this new law could help improve the situation for women and children in France.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoTrump pulls for Republicans at Alaska rallyPresident Trump made his case to voters in Alaska on Tuesday, throwing his support behind incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News