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PoliticsOct 6Bengal bypoll: AJUP chief Humayun Kabir detained in Rejinagar after verbal altercation with policeCongress demands repolling in both Assembly constituencies, Nandigram and Rejinagar, where bypolls are being held; BJP expresses confidence of winning both seats and questions if the Opposition has evidence for its allegationsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 6Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" L.A., San Diego during rallyCBS News
PoliticsOct 62027: PDP faction cautions against selling votes for rice, spaghettiThe faction urged Nigerians to reject attempts by politicians to influence their votes with food items or cash. The post 2027: PDP faction cautions against selling votes for rice, spaghetti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 6John Lee urges public to tune in to Legco debate on city’s 5-year plan, policy addressHong Kong’s leader has urged residents to pay close attention to a coming three-day debate on the city’s inaugural five-year plan and latest policy address in the legislature. The debate on the two policy documents is set to begin on Wednesday morning and continue until Friday, according to the Legislative Council’s agenda. “I look forward to tomorrow’s Legislative Council debate, during which government officials and lawmakers will conduct an in-depth discussion on the concept and details of...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 6Hong Kong prepares reforms, accountability measures ahead of Tai Po fire reportHong Kong authorities have made “a series of preparations” to implement reforms and pursue accountability ahead of the Tai Po fire inquiry panel’s final report due later this month, the city’s leader said, pledging to act “as soon as possible”. The government reportedly established a dedicated task force under the Public Service Commission, led by former commissioner for sports George Tsoi Kin-pan and former deputy secretary for security Benjamin Mok Kwan-yu, to investigate alleged official...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 6India news: Opposition leaders set to march to Election CommissionIndia's opposition is amping up pressure on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged voter roll manipulation. DW has more.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 6India news: Opposition leaders march towards Election CommissionIndia's opposition is amping up pressure on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged voter roll manipulation. DW has more.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 6EU mulls tougher restrictions on Russian diplomats as hybrid threats intensifyThe recent spate of hybrid attacks across Europe has raised questions over the possible involvement of Russian diplomats, prompting member states to consider tighter restrictions and checks.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 6The interim head of Enacom resigned and the Government announced his replacementJuan Martín Ozores estuvo casi tres años al frente del organismo; su salida quedó plasmada en el Boletín Oficial.Se despidió a través de LinkedIn y agradeció "a todos los que trabajan para seguir conectando al país".Clarín
PoliticsOct 6Trump allows access to tax-free red-dye diesel amid soaring fuel pricesTrump has permitted access to tax-free red-dye diesel as a response to rising fuel prices. This policy aims to alleviate economic pressure related to energy costs.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 6Wipro Circle in Hyderabad’s Financial District to be renamed Dr. Manmohan Singh CircleWipro Circle in Hyderabad's Financial District will be renamed Dr. Manmohan Singh Circle. This is a local civic decision honoring a significant political figure.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 6YSRCP’s new Bheemunipatnam coordinator Botcha Anusha vows to bring Jagan back to power in 2029The daughter of MLC Botcha Satyanarayana says she has bought a flat at Rushikonda to stay close to the cadre and people, and alleges the NDA’s ‘Super Six’ promises have failedThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 6INEC to politicians on 2027 polls: Your ambitions not worth blood of NigeriansThe Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned politicians that their ambitions were not worth the blood of Nigerians, vowing arrests, sanctions and prosecution against parties, candidates and agents who resort to violence, hate speech and vote-buying during the 2027 general election. The post INEC to politicians on 2027 polls: Your ambitions not worth blood of Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6Quebec separatists vow independence referendum after winning local elections but falling short of majorityCanada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to work with the incoming separatist government in Quebec to address the needs and issues of the province, including resisting a hostile US administration, creating jobs and building housing.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 6Violent clashes erupt after mass housing protest in BarcelonaProtesters in Barcelona set fires, built barricades and hurled projectiles as violence erupted at a housing protest.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 6Quebec separatists win election reviving push for independenceParti Quebecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon vows a future referendum on independence from Canada.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 6Khortiani: Campaign of hatred against Ukraine in Hungary failsA large-scale anti-Ukrainian information campaign in Hungary, in which Russia invested enormous sums, has collapsed, and the election results showed that inciting hatred toward Ukraine did not yield the expected outcome.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 6Conservative opposition unveils plans for ‘biggest immigration cut’ in Australia’s historyLiberal-National Coalition vows to bring annual net overseas migration down to 100,000 for two years, roughly a third of current rateThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 6Rawat defies warning by Congress brass, carries on Uttarakhand yatraCongress general secretary K.C. Venugopal had said it had been made clear that individual campaigns “would not be tolerated”The Hindu
PoliticsOct 6Police braces for nationwide day of protests across French high schools demanding reforms and more resourcesStudents are demanding the government address issues they view as critical to their education, including upgrading classroom facilities, ensuring schools in less economically affluent areas are not disadvantaged, as well as reforms to the school system and the long hours pupils spend in schools.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 6Arizona expands Taiwan ties with new representative office, ignoring Beijing's warningsArizona is expanding its ties with Taiwan by opening a new representative office, disregarding warnings from Beijing. This action has diplomatic significance, potentially impacting US-China relations.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 6The Separatist Parti Québécois Wins Quebec Election, Reviving Sovereignty PushThe separatist party’s victory fell short of clinching a majority that would have all but guaranteed a potential showdown with Ottawa over Canada’s future.NYT World
PoliticsOct 6How Spain’s snap election could blow up BrusselsSpain’s snap election is poised to upend not just domestic politics … but EU politics, too. On today’s show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart break down the potential impact of the Madrid tumult — from the EU long-term budget to the potential puncturing of Ursula von der Leyen’s fragile majority in Parliament. Next, Hungarian Prime […]Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 6Ex-NADECO founding  member, Ralph Obioha, dies at 80A founding member of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, Chief Ralph Obioha is dead, aged 80. The post Ex-NADECO founding member, Ralph Obioha, dies at 80 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria