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POLITICSOct 2Karnataka CM questions removal of Gandhi’s name from NREGA schemeThe Chief Minister of Karnataka is questioning the removal of Gandhi's name from the NREGA scheme, indicating a political dispute over government policy and historical recognition.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 2Brazil’s Lula gears up for ‘last dance’ with run for fourth presidential termPresident Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will stand for re-election in Brazil on Sunday. At 80, the former steelworker hopes to capitalise on his popularity and economic successes to win a fourth term in office but is neck-and-neck in the polls with far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2EXCLUSIVE: Carney plans to visit Turkey this month, sources say - ReutersEXCLUSIVE: Carney plans to visit Turkey this month, sources say ReutersReuters World
POLITICSOct 2EC’s post-SIR re-enrolment drive will not include West Bengal cases pending before appellate tribunalsOfficial says this could create two parallel re-enrolment routes, one through the tribunals and one through Form 6 applications to Electoral Registration OfficersThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 2Benin: Romuald Wadagni expected in Paris for his first official visit to FranceLe président béninois sera à Paris les 4 et 5 octobre pour sa première « visite de travail » depuis son investiture à la tête du pays. Il doit notamment rencontrer son homologue, Emmanuel Macron.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 2What Does Freedom Mean To Nigerians 66 Years After Independence?From Lagos to Benin City to Zamfara, Nigerians carry different experiences and mixed feelings about the country, but remain hopeful for a brighter tomorrow. The post What Does Freedom Mean To Nigerians 66 Years After Independence? appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 2Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governorThe woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.BBC World
POLITICSOct 2Justice as fairness: An argument for the defense“Out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made.” – Immanuel Kant First word FIRST, I want to make a personal disclosure. I want to disclose the writing work that I did for a book on the Filipino vice presidency that was published and released in November last year, entitled “First in Line The Vice Presidents of the Philippines.” The volume was produced and designed by Studio 5 Designs Inc. for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under a contract that it won by competitive bidding. Studio 5 persuaded me to do research and writing for the book; I then spent three months of my time working on the project in between my work as a columnist in The Manila Times and other interests. Studio 5 and the publisher set November 2025 as the working deadline for the completed project to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the vice presidential office. This seemingly stiff deadline was punctiliously met without frayed nerves and task misunderstandings by the highly professional working staff. And so, on Nov. 15, 2025, at a reception and ceremonies held at Makati Shangri-La Hotel, the OVP marked its 90th anniversary. Vice President Sara Duterte was on hand to lead in welcoming the guests and preside over the program. All 15 of the country’s vice presidents since 1935 are featured in profiles in the pages of “First in Line.” With seven VPs deceased, and a handful indisposed, the book launching had to settle for the vice presidents being present chiefly in spirit and represented by living members of their families. Former vice president and former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was a notable presence in the evening’s festivities. And so was the surprise attendance of former president Joseph Ejercito Estrada, who gamely joined the commemoration while seated on a wheelchair. My involvement in this publishing project might be construed by some readers and journalist colleagues as signifying that I have joined the advisory and communications team of Vice President Duterte in her fight for acquittal and quest for vindication in her impeachment trial. I am not without sympathy over the ordeal that she is living through, but the simple fact is that I am not an adviser to the vice president or her office. My work on the vice presidents’ book did not change my long-standing nonpartisan and uncommitted position in national politics and government. And the battle lines now forming for the forthcoming wars and competition in the politics of 2028. I strive to be, and I remain an observer of our politics and the issues that are driving our public life. When I was contracted by Studio 5 for the writing of “First in Line,” I explicitly set as my condition that the writing subject should be the Filipino vice presidency, and not its incumbent occupant. I said that my interest was institutional, not personal. My terms were accepted, and so the writing commission went forward. It is pleasing to see that the finished product is not an unworthy addition to the limited number of books on Philippine public affairs and public institutions. This disclosure should clear up any question about my coverage of national politics and the approaching presidential elections 2028. I watch and analyze events and developments as they happen. And I will raise questions and comment freely as objectively as I can. On the current issue now being hotly debated — the arbitrary change of the conviction threshold in the impeachment trial of VP Duterte — I think the impeachment court may have gifted the vice president and her team with a strong and compelling argument against the impeachment charges laid against her. Senate blunder With all the problems that it is already facing from absent members under indictment, in jail or on the lam, from institutional disrepute for alleged senatorial plunder of public funds for flood control, and from differences and open feuding among influential Senate leaders, the Philippine Senate as the sole trier of the impeachment case of Vice President Duterte has added an even bigger problem to resolve in the trial of the second-highest ranking official of the Republic. There is no polite way to view the new conviction threshold than as a blunder by senators who desire an easier and quicker way to convict and remove VP Duterte from the vice presidency. The unwisdom of the impeachment court’s decision will begin to crumble when the Supreme Court starts a review of the impeachment court’s decision, following the petitions filed by various parties before the high court. The Senate foolishly opened itself for criticism or rebuke by a higher authority, in its handling of the impeachment proceedings, which only yesterday concluded its 29th day of the trial. Significantly, the court’s presiding officer, Sen. Francis Escudero, did not join his colleagues in changing the conviction threshold without the benefit of a constitutional amendment. What the court has done is nothing less than to change the rules when the game is already being played. It is the same as the English idiom on changing horses in midstream. Which means changing methods or choosing leaders during a crisis. The team of VP Duterte will find itself in better command of the argument if it takes the time to study and comprehend, and adopt the writing of the political philosopher John Rawls on his theory of justice as fairness. Justice as fairness Rawls, who is widely regarded as the most important and influential political philosopher of the 20th century, presented his theory of justice as fairness in a book published in 1971, “A Theory of Justice.” According to Wikipedia, Rawls describes a society of free citizens with equal basic rights who work together cooperatively in an egalitarian economic system. Through its liberal political conception of justice, his theory provides a framework for the legitimate use of political power. However, legitimacy is only the minimum standard of moral acceptance; a political order can therefore be legitimate without being just per se. Justice, on the other hand, sets the maximum standard: the arrangement of social institutions that is morally best. The “Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy” explains Rawl’s theory of justice: Rawl’s conception of justice comprises two main principles of liberty and equality; the second is subdivided into fair equality of opportunity and the difference principle. The principles are, however, intended to form a single, coherent conception of justice (justice as fairness) rather than to operate independently. They are consistently applied with the aim of benefiting the least advantaged members of society, ensuring that they are neither harmed nor overlooked. Something tells me that the impeachment’s court’s decision will have an awfully tough time squaring itself with the idea of justice as fairness. Justices of our Supreme Court will sit up and take notice of Rawls’ theory and so will the senator judges in the impeachment court. yenobserver@gmail.commanilatimes · philippines
POLITICSOct 2PNP backs resumption of NCAP in Metro ManilaTHE Philippine National Police (PNP) reaffirmed its commitment to help authorities maintain road discipline and public order as several Metro Manila local government units prepare to resume the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) next week. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the organization supports lawful efforts aimed at improving traffic safety and compliance with road regulations. “The Philippine National Police respects the decision allowing the resumption of NCAP and supports lawful measures that promote road discipline, traffic safety, and efficient enforcement. We encourage all motorists to comply with traffic regulations and remain informed of local ordinances,” Nartatez said in a statement on Friday. Manila, Quezon City, Valenzuela, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, and San Juan prepare to resume NCAP implementation on Oct. 5. The system uses CCTV cameras, digital cameras, and other technologies to document traffic violations without requiring traffic enforcers to stop motorists. The resumption follows the Supreme Court’s June 3, 2026 decision that dismissed consolidated petitions challenging NCAP ordinances in Manila, Quezon City, Valenzuela, Parañaque, and Muntinlupa. The decision, made public on July 9, also lifted the remaining temporary restraining order against the local ordinances. While the PNP is not the primary implementing agency for NCAP, Nartatez said police units have been instructed to assist the concerned local governments in its implementation as needed. As the policy returns to participating cities, Nartatez urged motorists to remain informed and use available legal remedies for any concerns involving reported violations. “We urge motorists to view NCAP as a tool for promoting safer roads and responsible driving. Those with concerns should make use of the proper channels provided by local governments to verify, contest, or clarify reported violations,” he said.manilatimes · philippines
POLITICSOct 2Trump to name intelligence chief Clayton as AI tsar: ReportsThe possible selection comes amid increasing calls for the government to intervene in the rapidly developing technology.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2SIR: another pre-printed Form 7 surfaces, fuelling apprehensions about larger conspiracyThe surfacing of another pre-printed Form 7 is fueling apprehensions about a larger conspiracy. The discovery of such forms suggests potential irregularities or fraud in a process.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 2Heavy police deployment, barricades restrict entry to Jantar Mantar; several protesters detainedProhibitory orders imposed across Parliament Street subdivision ahead of planned protest; hundreds of Delhi Police, CAPF, and RAF personnel blocked the two main entry points to Jantar Mantar: one from Sansad Marg and the other from the Kerala House sideThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 2Stricter family reunification rules also apply to older applicationsDe nieuwe, strengere regels voor gezinshereniging gelden ook voor oudere aanvragen. Dat heeft de rechtbank in Den Haag besloten in een zaak van twee Syriërs tegen de Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst (IND). De zaak was aangespannen door twee Syriërs met een zogeheten subsidiaire beschermingsstatus. Zij zijn niet als vluchteling erkend, maar kunnen vanwege gevaar niet terugkeren naar hun land van herkomst. Hun aanvragen om gezinsleden naar Nederland te laten overkomen werden afgewezen, omdat zij niet aan de nieuwe voorwaarden voor gezinshereniging voldeden. Europees migratiepact Sinds 12 juni NOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 2French students clash with police as school protests spread nationwideFootage shows pupils in Paris, Toulouse and Lille clashing with police as they demand better school resources, warning protests will continue nationwide.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Four Aland police personnel suspended over alleged lapses in PDS rice seizureThe action follows allegations that the vehicle, seized by the police late on September 28 night based on information received through the 112-emergency helplineThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 2New York Governor Vows To Close Intoxication Loophole After Alleged Cornell Gang Rape"It should not matter whether they chose to use drugs or alcohol. Voluntary intoxication is not a license for sexual assault or gang rape. Period," Hochul said Friday. The post New York Governor Vows To Close Intoxication Loophole After Alleged Cornell Gang Rape appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 2Trump to Name Jay Clayton to Serve as A.I. CzarThe director of national intelligence will help develop new policies, and potentially regulations, for the rapidly evolving technology.NYT US
POLITICSOct 2"NAZA": Israeli military issues statement on filmThe award-winning documentary "NAZA" continues to spark controversy in Israel. The Israeli military has now published a multi-page statement calling the film's portrayal "distorted."DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 2Israel's top court allows Arab parties to run in electionThe ruling overturns a move by the Central Elections Committee to ban four parties. The conservative Muslim Ra'am party could serve as the kingmaker following the next elections.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 2New York governor vows to close legal loophole after Cornell gang rape allegationsFollowing public outcry over an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for closing a loophole in state law that allows offenders to avoid rape charges if their victims were willingly intoxicated.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 2Republican super PAC shifts money from North Carolina to KansasSenate Leadership Fund, a Republican political action committee that raises money and spends on ads supporting GOP Senate candidates, is moving money out of North Carolina and into Kansas, according to a source familiar with SLF’s plans. The move is a sign that the Kansas race is growing more competitive for Democrats, as polls suggest…The Hill
POLITICSOct 2Republican super PAC shifts money from North Carolina to KansasThe Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a Republican PAC that raises money and spends on ads supporting GOP Senate candidates, is moving money out of North Carolina and into Kansas, according to a source familiar with SLF’s plans. The move is a sign that the Kansas race is growing more competitive for Democrats, as polls suggest…The Hill
POLITICSOct 2Telangana High Court issues notice to Hyderabad Police Commissioner Sajjanar in a contempt of court caseThe Telangana High Court has issued a notice to the Hyderabad Police Commissioner in a contempt of court case. This signifies a legal development involving a high-ranking police official in India.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 2Human Rights Watch asks US and Ecuador to reveal legal basis for attacks on ships in the PacificHuman Rights Watch demands that the US and Ecuador clarify the legality behind destroying fishing boats in the Pacific, without proof of crimes. The US alleges that the vessels supported drug trafficking, while HRW denounces abuses and lack of evidence to justify the actions.Clarín
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