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PoliticsOct 6China’s Revised Defense Mobilization Law Touches Nearly Every SectorThe circumstances under which mobilization can be declared are wider than ever, and a large number of entities – including private firms – are legally obligated to the state during wartime.The Diplomat
PoliticsOct 6The chaos inside Hegseth’s defense department that left Trump ‘concerned’ by scale of purgeArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll, one of a long list of Pentagon departures under the defense secretary’s rule, has spoken out about his exit. Joe Sommerlad reportsThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 6CNN’s Kaitlan Collins takes subtle jab at Trump after barrage of insultsTrump has launched multiple personal attacks on Collins as part of his ongoing criticism of the mediaThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 6Trump suggests Iran can "take out" cities in California during Nebraska rallyPresident Trump said at a rally in Nebraska on Monday night that Iran can "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. Meanwhile, the Senate race in Kansas is heating up. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.CBS News
PoliticsOct 62027: Reps ⁠ask INEC to disqualify candidates not in submitted party registersThe lawmakers said diligent enforcement of the provision of the Electoral Act following the Supreme Court judgement would help prevent disputes and reduce the volume of litigation that could arise from alleged irregularities or non-compliance with Sections 77(4) to 77(6) of the Act. The post 2027: Reps ⁠ask INEC to disqualify candidates not in submitted party registers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 6Jailed Albanian mayor uses AI avatar to make deepfake speechThe mayor of Tirana is behind bars but still running the city — with a bit of help from technology.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 6Lawyer for one of Cornell 7 calls for special prosecutor to be removed over previous commentsNew York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the rape allegations, but the lawyer says comments she made on the case should disqualify her.BBC World
PoliticsOct 6Gov Lawal joins FG’s delegation for Nigeria -Ethiopia leadership exchange in Addis AbabaThe delegation will depart on Tuesday ahead of the Nigeria-Ethiopia leadership exchange, scheduled from 7th to 9th October 2026. The post Gov Lawal joins FG’s delegation for Nigeria -Ethiopia leadership exchange in Addis Ababa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 6Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan inaugurates six Nagaravanams, calls for boosting eco-tourismWith the six new urban forests at Bapatla, Chirala, Kotappakonda, Vinukonda, Piduguralla and Macherla, developed across 304.60 hectares at a cost of ₹13 crore, the total Nagaravanams in the State has gone up to 25The Hindu
PoliticsOct 6Komatireddy seeks 6+2 lane expansion of Hyderabad–Vijayawada highwayKomatireddy is advocating for the expansion of the Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway to improve infrastructure. This highlights a proposed governmental project for regional development.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 6Protests sweep France, closing schools as student walkouts escalateThousands have been detained and classes were canceled for the rest of this week as the student protests tapped into French anger over austerity measures.Washington Post World
PoliticsOct 6EFCC ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​​‍⁠‌​‍​‌​opposes Diezani’s plea to present evidence of UK court judgment acquitting herThe commission argued that the purported acquittal of Diezani by a foreign criminal court was not material or relevant to the specific issues for determination before the instant court. The post Seized assets: Diezani’s UK acquittal immaterial, EFCC tells court appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6Ex-spy chief is arrested in Germany on suspicion of trading state secrets and treason - AP NewsAP News
PoliticsOct 6Top Super PAC for Senate Democrats Raises Record $151 Million in Third QuarterDemocratic Senate candidates have generally out-raised Republicans, but are struggling to match outside spending from Trump-affiliated groups.NYT US
PoliticsOct 6Demonstrators clash with riot police in France as education protests mountSchool blockades and clashes intensify in France as frustration rises over government education policy.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 6Burnout at work: MEPs call for stronger EU protectionsMEPs called for EU-wide rules to tackle work-related stress, depression and anxiety, which affect almost one in three workers. Far-right groups opposed the text, arguing that it would place excessive obligations on businesses.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 62027: NDC reacts to Dickson’s alleged plot to sabotage Peter Obi, KwankwasoThe NDC said, contrary to the claims, Mr Dickson has no plans to work for the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 election. The post 2027: NDC reacts to Dickson’s alleged plot to sabotage Peter Obi, Kwankwaso appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 6Germany's far-right AfD makes history again in Saxony-AnhaltFor the first time since the end of World War II, a German state parliament has chosen parliamentary speaker from the far right: Tobias Rausch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD).DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 6Dickson hails INEC, judiciary as NDC logo is uploadedBy Henry Umoru  ABUJA- THE National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress,  NDC,  Senator Seriake Dickson has  congratulated the party’s leadership and Nigerians after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) uploaded the party’s preferred and approved logo.  In a statement posted on Facebook yesterday,   the former Bayelsa State governor  said the logo was uploaded by […] The post Dickson hails INEC, judiciary as NDC logo is uploaded appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6Attempted kidnap: FCT Police rescue suspect from jungle justiceThe FCT Police Command said its operatives on the 4th of October 2026 at approximately 02:46pm received a distress call reporting that an unidentified adult male was being assaulted by an angry mob over an alleged attempt to abduct a child. The post Attempted kidnap: FCT Police rescue suspect from jungle justice appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6Tillis on possibility Trump doxes him: ‘I got his number too’After President Trump leaked a Republican lawmaker’s phone number on social media this past weekend, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) warned he would not withstand the same treatment. “With all due respect, I got his number too,” Tillis told the hosts of ABC’s “The View” on Monday. The Republican, who has repeatedly clashed with the president…The Hill
PoliticsOct 6Live updates: California officials fume as Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles, San DiegoPresident Trump is facing fierce backlash from California officials after suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego during a campaign rally speech Monday night in Nebraska. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) initially blasted the rhetoric as “deranged and dangerous.” Later Tuesday, he told The Hill that Trump is “mentally ill.”  “TIME FOR THE…The Hill
PoliticsOct 6Registration on both sides of border needed for Huanggang ‘joint clearance’Hong Kong and mainland Chinese residents will have to register with immigration authorities on both sides of the border to use automated “joint clearance” channels at the revamped Huanggang Port crossing, with around 100,000 travellers a day expected to use the control point when operations begin. Hong Kong’s Immigration Department would deploy sufficient manpower to help passengers register at the checkpoint, assistant director Jacky Wong Ki said on Tuesday. “The whole registration process at...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 6Spanish Supreme Court withdraws arrest warrant for separatist leader PuigdemontHet arrestatiebevel tegen de Catalaanse separatistenleider Carles Puigdemont is ingetrokken door het Spaanse Hooggerechtshof. Puigdemont kan zo na negen jaar in ballingschap geleefd te hebben als vrij man terugkeren naar zijn land zonder te worden aangehouden. Puigdemont vluchtte in 2017 naar België, nadat de poging van Catalonië om zich af te scheiden van Spanje was mislukt. Een referendum over afscheiding was volgens het Spaans Hooggerechtshof illegaal. In Brussel werd hij uiteindelijk in 2019 Europarlementariër. Puigdemont werd ook vervolgd voor het verduisteren van overheidsgeld tijdens heNOS Buitenland