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PoliticsOct 23What will China’s fifth plenum mean for the root-and-branch corruption drive?Plenary sessions of the Central Committee, the upper echelon of China’s ruling Communist Party, are major events on the country’s political calendar. In the third part of this series, William Zheng and Alcott Wei examine how the fight against corruption is shaping the party’s future. When China’s political elites gather for a key conclave in Beijing later this month, the increasingly empty auditorium will speak loudly to the event’s theme – the ruling Communist Party’s strict self-discipline and...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 23Trump revives the idea of military intervention in Cuba during rally in FloridaTrump sugiere que barcos de EE.UU. hagan escala en Cuba tras regresar de Oriente Medio, insinuando un enfoque más intervencionista hacia la isla.Rubio apoya la idea, destacando a Cuba como amenaza para la seguridad nacional. Ambos buscan resolver diferencias, pero sin descartar acciones militares.Clarín
PoliticsOct 23Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor’s race from toss-up to lean DemocratThe Cook Political Report is shifting a closely watched gubernatorial contest toward Democrats after a controversial campaign ad shook up the race. The nonpartisan election forecaster moved the governor’s race in Ohio from “toss up” to “lean Democrat,” now favoring Amy Acton (D) to beat Vivek Ramaswamy (R) in the Buckeye State. The race was…The Hill
PoliticsOct 23Marco Rubio offers a "discreet association with the CIA" to Cubans and Trump announced a "small stopover" for US ships on the islandThe US Secretary of State said that "this is the moment" for those who want to create "positive change in Cuba".Donald Trump said that US ships "will pass" through the island upon their return from Iran.Clarín
PoliticsOct 23I supported him the entire time he was there: Carlos Suárez about LaraEl estratega de De la Espriella y presidente de la Junta de Ecopetrol se desmarcó de la versión que lo relaciona con la salida del ahora exministro de Interior. The post Lo apoyé durante todo el tiempo que estuvo: Carlos Suárez sobre Lara appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 23Marco Rubio calls for a "discreet collaboration with the CIA" to generate change in CubaThe US official suggested secret cooperation to foster political change in the Caribbean island. The North American leader promised naval actions towards the insular territory after the end of the conflict in the Middle East.Clarín
PoliticsOct 23What’s at stake in Israel’s first elections since the October 7 attacks?An unclear outcome for Netanyahu or opponents could lead to prolonged coalition negotiations or even more elections. The post What’s at stake in Israel’s first elections since the October 7 attacks? appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
PoliticsOct 23How will Democrats address UFO sightings if returned to the majority?Unidentified flying objects (UFOs) have long captivated Americans — a majority of whom, recent polling suggests, believe the government is hiding information about the phenomena. And the debate has also made its way to Capitol Hill. In recent years, conversations surrounding UFOs, which the government now refers to as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), have heated…The Hill
PoliticsOct 23Trump intervenes in Alaska elections due to namesakes on ballotNog voordat ze überhaupt hebben plaatsgevonden, dreigen de komende verkiezingen in de VS al een staartje te krijgen. Het Amerikaanse ministerie van Justitie heeft een rechtszaak aangespannen om de uitslag in Alaska te kunnen blokkeren. President Trump zegt dat de rechtszaak er is gekomen op zijn verzoek. Op het stembiljet in Alaska hebben twee kandidaten vrijwel dezelfde naam. Het gaat om de zittende Republikeinse senator Dan S. Sullivan en een andere Republikein Dan J. Sullivan die meedoet als onafhankelijke kandidaat. Die laatste gaat de verkiezingen waarschijnlijk niet winnen, maar kan wel NOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 23Musk ups midterm spending in final stretch{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Musk ups his midterm spending in final stretch The tech mogul has spent more than $442 million in the midterm elections, after pouring another $76.8 million into his super PAC over the past month, campaign finance filings show. © Susan Walsh, Associated Press America PAC, which Musk launched…The Hill
PoliticsOct 23Villarruel reignited the internal conflict over the Malvinas Law: "The truly patriotic ones kept silent"The bill foresees severe financial penalties for North American companies with active subsidiaries in the archipelago. After the decision to pause its treatment became known, Victoria Villarruel publicly criticized the lack of progress by the President's inner circle.Clarín
PoliticsOct 23Okpebholo vows to sign death warrant against convicted kidnappers after 30 daysThe Edo governor said insecurity was a major concern when he assumed office but decided to prioritise tackling it, after raising the issue with President Bola Tinubu, who urged him to go ahead. The post Okpebholo vows to sign death warrant against convicted kidnappers after 30 days appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 23The resignation of Daniel González: regulation of companies, RIGI, privatizations, and Malvinas, the pending challengesThe departure of Luis Caputo's right-hand man for energy and mining leaves these sectors with issues to be defined soon. The definition of the new president of the regulatory body, which will control electricity and gas companies, where Manzano and the Neuss grew, is expected. A criminal complaint for the Sea Lio caseClarín
PoliticsOct 23Ecuadorian justice orders pre-trial detention against Luisa González, the Correista who vied for the presidency with Daniel NoboaLa excandidata presidencial fue detenida este jueves en canuto, en medio de investigación por financiación irregular de sus campañas electorales.El Tiempo
PoliticsOct 23Trump lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods in boon to Sen. Susan CollinsPresident Trump on Friday slashed tariffs on a handful of Canadian products that are used widely by Maine's agricultural industry, a move cheered by GOP Sen. Susan Collins, who is facing a tough reelection battle.CBS News
PoliticsOct 23The red circle of K power in the dock: Báez, Cristóbal López, Manzanares, and Romina MercadoAlthough they did not have to see each other personally, the closest collaborators and associates of Cristina and Máximo Kirchner met via Zoom on the first day of the Hotesur-Los Sauces trial.Clarín
PoliticsOct 23Trump eliminates some tariffs on Canada before midterm electionsThe U.S. government eased tariffs on Canada before elections, benefiting a Republican candidate in Maine, hit by the trade war. The White House seeks to protect local industries while tensions with Ottawa affect exports and cross-border spending in the state.Clarín
PoliticsOct 23Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddlingThe top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee says lawmakers have prepared for a range of situations ahead of the midterms, including that President Trump "is not going to accept the results."CBS News
PoliticsOct 232 former FBI officials charged for allegedly lying to Congress about Hunter Biden laptop probeNikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, two former senior FBI counterintelligence officials, are facing criminal charges for allegedly making false statements to Congress during their 2023 testimony on the Hunter Biden laptop probe. CBS News' Sarah Lynch reports.CBS News
PoliticsOct 23Trump lifts some Canada tariffs ahead of midtermsPresident Donald Trump's administration lifted some tariffs on Canadian imports Friday, two weeks ahead of midterm elections, after a vulnerable Republican candidate said she'd lobbied for the change. The post Trump lifts some Canada tariffs ahead of midterms appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 23Trump exempts some Canadian imports from 50% tariffs to help candidate in MaineTrump will ease tariffs to support a senator in Maine, seeking to mitigate the economic impact on trade with Canada. Collins highlights the importance of reducing costs for farmers and local businesses as she continues her re-election campaign.Clarín
PoliticsOct 23Alleged Chinese agent pleads not guilty in Los Angeles courtroomA Southern California realtor accused of being a Chinese foreign agent​ pleaded not guilty to the allegations in a Los Angeles federal courtroom Friday.CBS News
PoliticsOct 23Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy in Mississippi has resigned, Senatobia mayor says - AP NewsPolice officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy in Mississippi has resigned, Senatobia mayor says AP NewsAP News
PoliticsOct 23Governing without interlocutors: the risk of Ordóñez's arrivalEl nombramiento de Alejandro Ordóñez como ministro del Interior prioriza el pulso ideológico y compromete la concertación con la sociedad civil. The post Gobernar sin interlocutores: el riesgo de la llegada de Ordóñez appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía