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PoliticsSep 27Ireland, Israel players snub pre-match handshake amid Gaza war tensionsIreland beat Israel 3-0 in a Nations League clash on Sunday amid an eerie and sombre atmosphere that saw the Irish players wear black armbands over the war in Gaza. The post Ireland, Israel players snub pre-match handshake amid Gaza war tensions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 27The US-China relationship has stabilised but on Beijing’s termsFor all the solemnity of the B-2 flyover with four F‑22 Raptors and a silent South Lawn drill, the real business of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was narrower than the choreography. The Chinese readout reiterated the concept that should frame the relationship’s next phase: constructive strategic stability – cooperation as the primary track, competition kept within bounds, differences managed, conflict avoided. Stripped of banquet rhetoric, the...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 27Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic announces resignationSerbia's long-time populist President Aleksandar Vucic resigned Sunday to run for prime minister in October snap elections after nearly two years of student-led protests that had been pressing…Japan Today
PoliticsSep 27APC demands arrest, prosecution of Jega violence perpetratorsBy Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on security agencies to investigate and prosecute those allegedly responsible for recent political violence in Jega Local Government Area of the state. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Isah Asalafy, made the call at a press conference in Birnin […] The post APC demands arrest, prosecution of Jega violence perpetrators appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 27Dario Amodei of Anthropic to Dine With Trump at White HouseDario Amodei, who is also the company’s chief executive, will join the president at the White House for a private dinner. Mr. Trump has dismissed his cautions.NYT US
PoliticsSep 27Serbia’s Longtime President Aleksandar Vucic Resigns PostAleksandar Vucic, one of Europe’s longest-serving leaders, resigned as president, paving the way for him to become prime minister after elections next month.NYT World
PoliticsSep 27The Government refines a package of laws to stiffen penalties and establish a tough-on-crime discourse as the campaign's focusIt establishes measures against “motochorros” and “trapitos,” more severely punishes home invasions or bank robberies, and criminally sanctions foreigners who illegally enter the country. According to the draft accessed by Clarín, a general increase in penalties for related crimes is also proposed.Clarín
PoliticsSep 27Alleged rape on campus sparks violent protest at Indian universityStudent protests at an Indian university have turned violent following claims that a female student was raped on campus.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 27Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to have private White House dinner with TrumpPresident Trump and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will meet on Sunday evening at the White House after the artificial intelligence industry leader raised concerns about the technology’s risks. The two will meet for dinner at the president’s residence, two sources familiar with the dinner confirmed to The Hill.  Trump in recent weeks has dismissed concerns…The Hill
PoliticsSep 27Tinubu is hale and hearty, doesn’t need to be in Abuja to do his work – PresidencyThe Presidency has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is hale and hearty and has continued to discharge his responsibilities while on a working vacation outside Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a post on his X platform on Sunday. Onanuga said Tinubu was not required […] The post Tinubu is hale and hearty, doesn’t need to be in Abuja to do his work – Presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 27Trump hints that he will replace the White House press room with a swimming poolThe US leader suggests replacing the press room with a swimming pool, escalating his dispute with the media. Several networks' access to the White House was vetoed, but a court ruling restored their rights, although restrictions persist.Clarín
PoliticsSep 27‘We have no candidates, no party’, INEC reaffirms neutrality ahead of 2027 electionsThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to neutrality, fairness and transparency in the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The Commission disclosed this on its official X platform on Sunday, following a visit by its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, to the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR. The […] The post ‘We have no candidates, no party’, INEC reaffirms neutrality ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 27Abba backs continued North-South rotation of presidencyThe governor commended Tompolo for donating the vehicles to support APC campaign mobilisation in Kano ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post Abba backs continued North-South rotation of presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 272027: Ondo APC disowns Wike’s Rainbow CoalitionBy Dayo Johnson, Akure The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has distanced itself from the Rainbow Coalition, a political movement promoted by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s Secretary in the state, Alex Kalejaye, made the position known in a statement issued […] The post 2027: Ondo APC disowns Wike’s Rainbow Coalition appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 27Trump’s deputy chief of staff eviscerated for tone-deaf champagne-popping party post - by fellow Republicans‘This is precisely the midterm messaging the GOP needs from the Deputy White House Chief of Staff,’ one commentator remarkedThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 27U.S. pours billions into critical minerals push to loosen China’s gripThe U.S. is investing billions in critical minerals to reduce China's influence over their supply. This indicates a strategic economic and geopolitical shift in global resource control.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 27United States Elections: if Democrats regain the House of Representatives, they do not rule out initiating impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump• If they gain a majority in the November elections, the opposition bench plans to push for subpoenas and review alleged abuses of power by the Executive Branch. • Although impeachment proceedings against cabinet members or the president himself are not ruled out, the leadership is evaluating focusing its actions onClarín
PoliticsSep 27Scott Kennedy on the Xi-Trump summit and US-China instabilityScott Kennedy is a senior adviser and trustee chair in Chinese business and economics at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies. His areas of focus include China’s hi-tech drive, US-China relations and global economic governance. SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions series. How would you characterise the outcomes of the China-US summit compared to expectations going in? Is it largely a continuation of that track or do you see it moving the relationship...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 27Dems vow to confront Israel on violence against Palestinians: ‘Out of control’If they flip the House, Democrats say they’re ready to confront Israel on human rights. The issue has long challenged the party, pitting staunch Israel defenders against more liberal lawmakers critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Democratic leaders have taken pains to avoid legislation that might highlight those divisions.  But heading into the midterms, when…The Hill
PoliticsSep 27Chilean Defense Minister backed Argentine claim for Malvinas, but defended trade with the British government in the islandsFernando Barros Tocornal referred to the conflict over the sovereignty of the archipelago. He said they have "the right to engage in trade" between the British government of the islands and the Chilean town of Punta Arenas.Clarín
PoliticsSep 27Lula's mixed environmental record has brought less deforestation but more oilAs Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva seeks a fourth term as Brazil's president, he claims to have strengthened protections for the Amazon. However, his support for new oil exploration is clouding his image as an environmental defender.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 27Lagos varsities strike: No dialogue yet with Sanwo-Olu 12 days after — ASUU*LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH affected *Union demands full domestication of 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement By Clifford Ndujihe & Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS — Academic activities in the three Lagos State-owned universities remain paralysed indefinitely as the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, have vowed to sustain its strike until the state government implements the December 2025 Federal Government/ASUU […] The post Lagos varsities strike: No dialogue yet with Sanwo-Olu 12 days after — ASUU appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 27'We have kidnapped Sol, pay the ransom or you are all finished': a siege on the progressive government to differentiate itself from that 15-MLa presión máxima sobre las dos izquierdas en Moncloa determina la distancia entre dos hitos hermanados por la simbología y la indignación LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 27Guild of Editors tours Mbah’s projects, says ‘there’s solid infrastructure on ground’…Osoba: Other Governors Should Emulate Mbah’s Security Architecture The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has commended what it described as Governor Peter Mbah’s exceptional leadership in Enugu State, noting that he had built solid infrastructure needed for growing the state’s economy. The Guild bared its mind at the weekend during an interactive session with Mbah […] The post Guild of Editors tours Mbah’s projects, says ‘there’s solid infrastructure on ground’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria