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PoliticsOct 22EU and Canada draw closer in Trump’s unpredictable world – with Britain looking onThe EU and Canada are hoping to deepen ties at their upcoming Montreal summit, in areas like trade, energy, defence and critical minerals. Meanwhile, the UK is seeking its own reset with Brussels.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 22‘There is no immunity to Donald Trump’This is a man who will never stop wanting certain things.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 22‘A caged lion is still a lion’: Avenge El-Rufai’s treatment with your votes — Doka tells NigeriansMohammed Bello Doka has urged Nigerians to use their votes in the 2027 general elections to express their displeasure over the treatment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who he said had remained in detention for months. The post ‘A caged lion is still a lion’: Avenge El-Rufai’s treatment with your votes — Doka tells Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 22Costs, Iran voters’ top priorities for next Congress: SurveyA majority of respondents to a recent survey want the next Congress to focus on lowering the cost of living and winding down the Iran war. Roughly 80 percent of the 1,119 respondents to the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll said lawmakers should make lowering prices one of their highest priorities in…The Hill
PoliticsOct 22Virginia state lawmaker indicted by DOJ in marijuana trafficking conspiracyVirginia Democratic state senator L. Louise Lucas has been indicted on charges stemming from a marijuana trafficking conspiracy and corruption probe, the DOJ says.ABC News
PoliticsOct 22Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with public corruptionVirginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D) was charged and brought into custody Thursday, according to an unsealed indictment from the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ alleges Lucas and her family members engaged in a racketeering conspiracy related to a family marijuana business. The indictment says Lucas obtained large quantities of illegal marijuana, sold…The Hill
PoliticsOct 22Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Trump critic, charged in marijuana racketeering caseThe investigation into the Democrat predates the current Trump administration. But the timing of the indictment before the midterms has raised eyebrows.CNBC
PoliticsOct 22FIR against woman over social media video targeting Karnataka government and Chief MinisterA First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against a woman regarding a social media video that targeted the Karnataka government and its Chief Minister. This highlights legal action taken over public criticism of political figures and governance.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 22Court grants ICPC’s prayer to play CCTV footage in El-Rufai’s N10bn suitThe Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday granted an application by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to play part of the footage of the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at its facility in former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State’s claims. The post Court grants ICPC’s prayer to play CCTV footage in El-Rufai’s N10bn suit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 22How did 37 people declare themselves dead in Karnataka’s voter rolls?At least 37 people have reportedly filed forms seeking the deletion of their own names from Karnataka’s electoral rolls on the ground that they were “dead”.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 22Members are nervous about opening day disruptionsConcerns regarding potential political interference and partisan challenges have heightened ahead of the scheduled opening of the new Congress on Jan. 3.The Hill
PoliticsOct 22Mark Zuckerberg threatened to leave California over wealth taxZuckerberg has agreed to remain in California for eight years as part of a board-approved plan to create new shares he can sell to pay a proposed wealth tax.CBS News
PoliticsOct 22KSRTC will expand its services, says Keralam Transport Minister C.P. JohnCommittees comprising local body heads and ward members will be formed to ensure local body participation in the functioning of KSRTC depots and services, says the MinisterThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 22Sonam Wangchuk accuses Centre of going back on assurances to Ladakh, demands U.T. with LegislatureSonam Wangchuk asked why Ladakh cannot be given greater political autonomy when Arunachal was granted statehood despite its strategic location; advocate Vikram Hegde, who has been advising the LAB and KDA during negotiations with the Home Ministry, says the gap between the government’s proposal and the aspirations of Ladakh residents remains substantialThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 22Senate probes Tansian University over alleged violations— Akpabio warns erring public, private universities — NUC reform bill scales second reading By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has ordered an investigation into the operations and management of Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, over allegations of administrative excesses and concerns about its compliance with regulatory requirements of the National Universities Commission (NUC). […] The post Senate probes Tansian University over alleged violations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 22NUEE alleges abduction, torture of electricity workers in Benue— Union says staff were assaulted over Government House disconnection By Victor Ahiuma-Young The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has accused suspected thugs allegedly linked to the Benue State Government House of abducting and assaulting staff of Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) Plc in Makurdi over the disconnection of electricity supply to the Government House. […] The post NUEE alleges abduction, torture of electricity workers in Benue appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 22Tinubu commissions section of Kano-Kaduna highwayPresident Bola Tinubu on Wednesday commissioned Section III of the long-awaited Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, stretching across Kaduna and Kano states. The post Tinubu commissions section of Kano-Kaduna highway appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 22Alice Weidel's failed charm offensive at the European ParliamentThe leader of Germany's far-right AfD party held a conference in Strasbourg on Wednesday that attracted few attendees beyond her own political group. She presented her vision for Europe, which focuses heavily on dismantling EU institutions.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 22French PM Sebastien Lecornu meets with leaders of political parties amid unrestFrench PM Sebastien Lecornu holds a meeting with the leaders of political parties after unrest this weekend across the country. The aim is to prevent potential violence during the next protests, including on Saturday as the "Yellow vests" movement called for a new mobilisation. Details by FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 22Paramilitary recruitment portal opens October 28— CDCFIB fixes November 13 deadline, announces free drug test By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) will open its recruitment portal on October 28 and close it on November 13. The board’s Secretary, Major General Abdul Malik Jibril (retd.), disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja. Jibril […] The post Paramilitary recruitment portal opens October 28 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 22Senate Urges IGP To Probe Killing Of 113 Persons In BenueChannels TV
PoliticsOct 22Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering, DOJ saysAn indictment unsealed on Thursday charged Lucas and six other defendants, including several of her relativesThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 22Can Georgia’s Ruling Party Outlaw Its Rivals?RFE/RL
PoliticsOct 22Opinion | Globe endorses Governor Maura Healey for reelectionThe Globe newspaper has publicly endorsed Governor Maura Healey for her reelection campaign. This provides an indication of media support for a political candidate.bostonglobe.com · United States