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PoliticsOct 21GOP rep: ‘We got to investigate’ Starlink slowdown reportRepublican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.) is calling for a congressional investigation into the Starlink slowdown in Ukraine after a report that SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk personally ordered it. “We got to call the witnesses, got to bring them in, put them under oath, and get to the bottom of it,” Fitzpatrick told CNN’s…The Hill
PoliticsOct 21FCT civil servants, artisans back Tinubu, excited over Abuja’s renewalBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Workers in the Federal Capital Territory FCT have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027, pledging to mobilise supporters across the six Area Councils for his second-term bid. The endorsement was announced by the FCT coordinator of Working People United WoPU, Comrade Musa Fadawa, on Wednesday in Abuja. Fadawa described […] The post FCT civil servants, artisans back Tinubu, excited over Abuja’s renewal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 21'Lefty and proud': Spain's Sánchez hits back at Argentina's Milei in MadridJavier Milei has again attacked Pedro Sánchez during a visit to Madrid, where he will meet Isabel Díaz Ayuso. Sánchez replied on X, defending his left-wing stance in a fresh war of words between the two leaders.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 21Macron rejects Trump’s claims blaming migrants for French riotsFrench President Emmanuel Macron condemned comments by "foreign leaders" on the violent protests in France on October 17. He has now arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of his Gulf tour.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 21NTRUHS alleges misinformation over seat allocation to reserved category studentsBy the end of three rounds of counselling for MBBS admissions for 2026–27 academic year, 3,543 seats, accounting for 77.34%, of the 4,581 convener quota seats have been allotted to students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes, says RegistrarThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 21Attacks continue on Left parties’ book stalls across West BengalEven as senior BJP leaders condemn the incidents, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari continues his criticism of the stallsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 21Kuki-Zo groups demand reimposition of President’s Rule in ManipurPresident’s Rule was last imposed in the State from February 2025 to February 2026; Kuki-Zo groups say 32 members of their community have died in ethnic violence since March, while economic embargoes hurt Kuki-Zo villagesThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 21Keralam will draw action plan to expand, strengthen Operation Toofan: MinisterA minister announced that Keralam will develop an action plan to expand and strengthen "Operation Toofan." This indicates a government effort to enhance a specific program.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 21Belagavi Sub-Registrar office shiftedThe Belagavi Sub-Registrar office has been shifted. This is a local administrative change affecting public services.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 21Holguín appointed advisor accused of sexual violenceHatem Eduardo Dasuky Quiceno fue imputado por la Fiscalía en 2024 por los delitos de acto sexual violento y acoso sexual. MinCultura dice que no hay sentencia en firme. The post Holguín nombró como asesor a acusado por violencia sexual appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 21Macron Says Trump Does Not Like France and Distorts Its TroublesSpeaking in Qatar, President Emmanuel Macron railed against foreign leaders who he said had made false claims about unrest in France for their own political ends.NYT World
PoliticsOct 21Supreme Court won’t revive Trump administration’s transgender inmate policy; Thomas, Alito dissentThe Supreme Court refused the Trump administration’s bid to stop providing transgender inmates hormone treatments and certain surgeries on Wednesday, declining to lift a lower judge’s block over the dissents of two conservative justices. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy would taper treatments for inmates currently receiving them, and officials would also need to stop providing…The Hill
PoliticsOct 21The Kremlin wants Russian media to call attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ‘Putin strikes.’ The inspiration? Stalin.Russia’s Presidential Administration has ordered state and Kremlin-aligned media outlets to begin writing about “Putin strikes” on Ukraine, two employees at such outlets told Meduza.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 21Milei aggravates the inherited situation, magnifies his achievements, and omits unfavorable data on his trip to MadridEL PAÍS compara los datos citados por el presidente argentino durante la visita con informes oficiales y de consultoras económicasEl País
PoliticsOct 21Telangana to fill all police vacancies by 2028, recruit 5,000 more personnel: CM Revanth ReddyChief Minister announces increase in ex-gratia for Home Guards killed on duty to ₹10 lakh; DGP calls for greater focus on emerging crimes and modern policingThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 21What we know about the people behind France’s riots and lootingImages of young people looting shops and setting fire to public buildings in French cities last weekend have travelled around the world. The government has described those responsible as “scum” and accused ultra-left groups of organising an insurrection ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. But the first defendants to appear in court show a more mixed picture – with students, workers and people with previous convictions among those prosecuted.RFI [en]
PoliticsOct 21Talarico cheers on Matthew McConaughey: ‘I think he’d be a great candidate’Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico backed actor Matthew McConaughey getting involved in electoral politics. “If Matthew McConaughey feels strongly about it, he should step up and run,” Talarico told TMZ DC in a clip posted to the social platform X on Wednesday. “I think he’d be a great candidate,” the Texas Democrat added. Talarico’s…The Hill
PoliticsOct 21US Undersecretary visits counter-terrorism military center in Paraguay and Itaipu damEl subsecretario de EE.UU. visitó una nueva unidad militar en Paraguay, clave para reforzar la seguridad en la Triple Frontera.Landau y el presidente paraguayo también recorrieron la hidroeléctrica Itaipú, destacando su importancia estratégica y colaboración binacional.Clarín
PoliticsOct 21Toppling Iran government only way to end threat – NetanyahuVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 21EU should revive talks on broader China trade deal, top MEP saysAs EU lawmakers prepare to visit Beijing, the European Parliament's trade chief is calling for a broader agreement that could revive elements of a frozen investment pact and address unfair Chinese trade practices across multiple industries.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 21Oyo assembly approves Makinde’s N100bn fresh loan, N300bn debt refinancingThe Oyo State House of Assembly has approved a fresh N100 billion loan for Governor Seyi Makinde's administration to finance infrastructure projects, alongside a separate N300 billion facility to refinance an existing contractors’ loan, in a financial arrangement involving a combined N400 billion. The post Oyo assembly approves Makinde’s N100bn fresh loan, N300bn debt refinancing appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 21Water sector to wait until 2027 for full details of Burnham’s overhaulPrime Minister Andy Burnham has promised greater ‘public control’ of the water industry — but officials are still figuring out how it will work.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 21Poland’s abortion reforms would leave it among the EU’s most restrictive, even if signed into lawPoland’s parliament, Sejm, has voted to ease some of the country’s abortion restrictions, but the changes would leave its laws among the most restrictive in the European Union — and face an uphill battle to become law.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 21Who is Stephen Hubbard, the American Putin just freed?Vladimir Putin has released U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had been convicted by a Russian court on mercenary charges. Putin announced the move at the start of his meeting with U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, saying Hubbard is already at Pulkovo Airport. He will likely leave Russia with Witkoff, who is expected to fly to Oslo later that evening.Meduza [en]