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PoliticsOct 23As President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon, can he still rule?Cameroonians are wondering who Biya will appoint as vice president and possible successor.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 23Ukraine must develop new logistics routes through Romania and Moldova — MPUkraine needs to strengthen logistics cooperation with Romania and Moldova and seek EU financing to develop new transport routes and rail links.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 23Police warn officers, public against bail paymentsThe Nigeria Police Force has warned that officers who demand money for bail will face disciplinary action, while members of the public who pay for bail risks arrest and prosecution. SP Awu Fidelis, the Head of the Complaints Response Unit (CRU), Force Headquarters, Abuja,  gave the warning during a sensitisation rally in Lagos on Friday. […] The post Police warn officers, public against bail payments appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 23Brazil's tense presidential run-off campaign feels like a psychological thrillerInsults traded on social media and a combative debate have intensified the pressure ahead of a fiercely contested presidential run-off on Sunday, with only a few points separating leftist pro-union President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former president and Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 23Congress hits out at PM Modi over face-offs with Chinese PLA in ArunachalThe Opposition party accused Mr. Modi of being a "coward" for not raising border issues with China during his meetings with the Chinese PresidentThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 23Belgium boosts heating-oil aid for vulnerable households as energy prices riseBelgium is stepping up targeted aid to shield vulnerable households from soaring energy costs, but the limited support may fall short as prices rise.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 23Japan-Russia ties erode as journalist sits in Moscow jailJapan is demanding access to a journalist who was arrested by Russian security services. The Kremlin claims that Japan is using journalists as spies.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 23France: shops barricaded in Lyon and Orléans for possible unrest as protests loomWooden boards are going up across France as shopkeepers brace for possible unrest. With a National Rally congress in Orléans and protests approaching in Lyon, businesses fear damage and disruption.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 23Fifty Antifa groups in France join vast network to ensure chaos in weekend protestsFox News World
PoliticsOct 23China, Europe should coordinate on carbon pricing, border tax: energy transition expertChina and Europe should jointly introduce a system like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a levy on carbon-intensive imports designed to account for the carbon costs domestic producers face, which “applies against the rest of the world,” the co-chair of a global energy transition organisation says. “The biggest single thing which I would love China to do is to say, ‘We want to join with Europe in a climate club’,” said Adair Turner, co-chair of the Energy Transitions Commission,...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 23The EU is its own worst enemyBeijing has told Brussels not to “fantasise” that pressure will extract concessions. This came after China made a goodwill gesture in the recent hybrid-car trade deal. The European Union responded by doubling down on a proposed trade “kill switch”. The instrument follows a Franco-German proposal. It would let the bloc swiftly restrict single-market access in response to economic coercion. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says all 27 leaders back it. Chemicals and machinery are priority sectors....South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 23Muammar Gaddafi: he wanted to be the «king of kings»… Where did his dream end?Mouammar Kadhafi, tué par les rebelles en 2011, était le fils d'un éleveur et agriculteur bédouin. Mais comment est-il devenu l'un des dirigeants les plus influents du monde arabe ?BBC Afrique
PoliticsOct 23ARTE Europe Weekly: Should the EU Sanction Israel Over Violence in the West Bank?Occupation, displacement and war crimes: according to the UN, radical Israelis in the West Bank are violating international law.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 23Benue government, JED clash over alleged attack on electricity workerThe Benue State Government has rejected allegations by Jos Electricity Distribution Plc that people acting on its instructions attacked the company’s staff and invaded its Makurdi office. It has demanded a retraction and apology. The post Benue government, JED clash over alleged attack on electricity worker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 23Karnataka sting operation: KPCC to issue show-cause notice to Kripa AlvaA political party in Karnataka, KPCC, plans to issue a show-cause notice to Kripa Alva regarding a sting operation, indicating potential internal party disciplinary action or investigation.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 23Xi Jinping leads early Politburo meeting to signal anti-corruption drive ahead of plenumChina’s Communist Party convened an early monthly Politburo meeting on Friday to review a key internal inspection report, doubling down on its high-pressure anti-corruption campaign ahead of a major party conclave next week. Chaired by President Xi Jinping, the now 21-member Politburo met on Friday – earlier than its traditional end-of-month schedule – to discuss a comprehensive report on the seventh round of inspections by the 20th Central Committee. The latest inspection is a major internal...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 23Karnataka sting operation case: Kannada news channel head moves court for anticipatory bailAccording to CCB sources, the agency’s cybercrime wing had earlier questioned Rakesh Shetty in connection with the caseThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 23Niger revives support for Christian pilgrimage after 10-year suspensionThe Niger State Government has begun preparations for the 2026 Christian pilgrimage, more than a decade after former Governor Abubakar Sani Bello suspended state sponsorship of pilgrimages to Jerusalem and Mecca over economic challenges. The post Niger revives support for Christian pilgrimage after 10-year suspension appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 23Economic fears fuel protests in India, France as ‘social contract’ breaks downRecent youth-led protests in New Delhi and other cities in India have fuelled allegations that they are connected to unrest in France and elsewhere in Europe, with an influential Hindu nationalist organisation warning of foreign forces seeking to destabilise societies. While analysts caution against concluding that foreign interference played a role in demonstrations in India, they say protesters in Europe and India share similar concerns, reflecting their mounting anger that education and hard...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 23Silicon Valley Democrats demand investigation into Starlink restrictions in UkraineA letter demanding an investigation indicates Democrats will make investigating Starlink's interruption a top priority if they win control of the U.S. House.CNBC
PoliticsOct 23Government formalizes budget cut of $13.8 trillion for 2026Luego de expedir el Presupuesto para 2027, el MinHacienda sacó el que recorta la ejecución para la actual vigencia en contratos y gastos. The post Gobierno oficializa recorte del presupuesto en $13,8 billones para 2026 appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 23Are parents in France and Italy liable for damage caused by student protesters?Parents could face financial penalties if their children participate in vandalism or looting during demonstrations.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 23Denmark to ban mink farming in government U-turnOnce the world's largest producer of mink pelts, the nation's industry has declined in recent years.BBC World
PoliticsOct 23Gadi Eisenkot could not be more different from Netanyahu. Can he defeat him?El ex jefe militar que lidera las encuestas, tilda al primer ministro israelí de «antilíder». Sin embargo, su estilo de campaña discreto está preocupando a sus seguidores.Clarín