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POLITICSOct 2'America is leaving Iraq, but Iran isn't: Withdrawal a massive strategic and tactical mistake'Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Bamo Nouri, investigative journalist and also Honorary Research Fellow with the Department of International Politics at City Saint George's University of London. He sees the end of the American military presence in Iraq as a profound shift in the balance of power inside the country. For him, the central question is not whether Iraq has formally regained sovereignty, but whether it possesses the political cohesion, security capacity and economic independence necessary to exercise that sovereignty.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2EU adds €130 million to drone funding in border security pushThe Commission is adding €130 million for drone technology as Brussels steps up border surveillance and prepares to strengthen Frontex’s role.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Rajmohan Unnithan slams UDF convener Adoor Prakash over remarks against Keralam govt, party leadershipUnnithan says the press conference was ‘inappropriate for the position Adoor Prakash holdsThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 2Amid French school protests, students seek 'respect, dignity and decent working conditions'Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Éric Fassin, a sociologist and professor at Paris VIII University. He sees these student protests first and foremost as a demand for equality, dignity and recognition. Students from working-class suburbs are asking for the basic conditions that make studying possible and, ultimately, the same opportunities as students elsewhere. What began among students in the Parisian suburbs has spread, but its fundamental meaning remains the same: this is a social movement with a political and democratic dimension. He also see these protests in the context of a longer hFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2Hundreds of high schools in France close as new protests against conditions eruptThe students say their school hours are excessively long, conditions inadequate including overheated classrooms, and that there are too many staff absences.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Trump’s Iran crackdown collides with NATO ally seeking access to America’s prized fighter jetFox News World
POLITICSOct 2Democratic Texas AG candidate vows to probe Deloitte's role in voter registration delayTexas is working through a backlog of nearly 200,000 unprocessed voter registration applications, thanks to a software error involving state contractor Deloitte.CNBC
POLITICSOct 2Younger candidates are finding it tough to break into CongressMore than 100 Generation Z candidates launched bids this cycle to run for Congress, per Future Caucus, but few have been successful. The attempts to run highlight how young adults are frustrated with partisan gridlock and want to enter the political sphere, even if their attempts are largely falling short. One possible reason for the…The Hill
POLITICSOct 2Trump’s powerful new friends are making MAGA uncomfortablePresident Trump’s appearances with Chinese President Xi Jinping, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and leaders from Silicon Valley risk turning off his political base just as Republicans are seeking to turbocharge turnout ahead of the midterms, say GOP strategists. The president has always loved meeting with the powerful, even if they are dictators…The Hill
POLITICSOct 2GOP senators warn Trump is hurting Republicans with independentsSenate Republicans say President Trump has become increasingly toxic with independent voters critical to winning Senate races in battlegrounds such as North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa and Alaska. Some GOP senators are warning Trump to stay away from key Senate races, cautioning that his presence would likely turn off independent voters. But vulnerable incumbents such as…The Hill
POLITICSOct 2Trump clashes ahead as new Supreme Court term beginsThe president has lost major cases and openly criticized the justices, but he still has a winning record at the court, which will consider his immigration policies and more this term.NBC News
POLITICSOct 2SC orders random checking, seizing vehicles if e-challan unpaid as outstanding traffic fines add up to ₹49,194.05 croreThe estimated cost of Phase 1 of the Ganga Expressway, spanning 594 km, was ₹36,230 croreThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 2Govt set to approve budget with deviation of around €7bn says TajaniWe'll submit proposals to Brussels, and move forward when approved says foreign ministerANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 2Meloni asks Brussels for fiscal leeway as energy shock squeezes ItalyItalian prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is urging the European Commission again to relax the EU's fiscal rules, saying that higher inflation due to soaring energy prices is squeezing households and businesses, according to a letter seen by Euronews.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Germany news: Reform row raises fears for Merz's coalitionGermany's conservatives are dialing up the pressure on their center-left partners ahead of crunch talks next week. Meanwhile, Volkswagen's latest cost-cutting push has triggered a furious response. DW has the latest.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 2US Targets Russia's A7 Network In New Iran Sanctions PushRFE/RL
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 2Hundreds of French high schools shut as new violence eruptsSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2As Europe's balance of power shifts eastward, France & Spain seek to 'reinforce their own positions'Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Carlos Mascarell Vilar, political scientist based in Spain. From his own perspective, Emmanuel Macron's visit to Spain needs to be understood by European power, political legacy, and geoeconomics. France and Spain are seeking to reinforce their bilateral relationship at a moment when the balance of power within Europe is changing rapidly, particularly with the growing importance of countries in the east such as Poland. For Macron, strengthening the Madrid-Paris axis is also part of a broader effort to advance European defence and strategic sovereignty.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2Lula and Bolsonaro in dead heat as Brazil goes to pollsBrazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Thursday bowed out of the final debate ahead of elections pitting him against leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who also declined to attend. Lula, on the cusp of 81, will face off against the son of ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro in a first-round vote on Sunday, with polls giving him a slight advantage. The pair are neck-and-neck in projections for a potential runoff on October 25, however.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2The Government attacks the PP and begs Junts not to torpedo housing decreesJunts suma sus votos a PP, Vox y UPN y da la puntilla al Gobierno. El debate se convierte en una sucesión de intervenciones-mitin con claro aroma electoral. El presidente hace un último intento baldío advirtiendo: "El daño será inmenso" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 2Sánchez, always a step behind Trump, surrounds CongressEs lógico que, dentro de una estrategia de acoso a los poderes que no le son sumisos, el presidente esté encantado con que "el pueblo" que se alinea con sus ideas rodee el Congreso que representa las de todos. La democracia emocional asaltando la normativa. LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 2France, overwhelmed by student explosion: "Parents will pay the bills"Cuarenta directores de institutos resultan heridos en las protestas estudiantiles en Francia mientras el ministro de Educación accede a reunirse con los sectores de la crisis implicados LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 2Commentary: Portland City Council Candidates Graded on Housing and Reimagining Franklin St.Opinion UCP Candidate Survey By the Urbanist Coalition of Portland The Urbanist Coalition of Portland (UCP) is a local political group working on housing, transportation, and complete neighborhoods. They surveyed all of the Portland City Council candidates about where they stand on UCP’s issues. The full scorecard and candidate responses are available on their website: […] The post Commentary: Portland City Council Candidates Graded on Housing and Reimagining Franklin St. appeared first on The West End News .thewestendnews · united states of america
POLITICSOct 2Ashish Shelar On CJP Protest News | Shelar's harsh criticism of CJP's agitationAshish Shelar has criticised the CJP protest and expressed his views on the agitation. In the context of the CJP protest, Shelar presented his stance and targeted the protesters. His statements have sparked political reactions regarding the agitation.marathi_news18 · india