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PoliticsSep 23If billionaires can afford to donate millions to charity, they can afford to pay taxes, tooWe have to ask ourselves if the solution to misaligned governance in public spending is leaving the choice up to individuals with no oversight or accountability.The Hill
PoliticsSep 23Sarkin Gabas Zayyanu dies in KebbiBy Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Sarkin Gabas of Gwandu, Muhammad Zayyanu Bello, has died in Gwandu, Kebbi State. Zayyanu, who was also the District Head of Gwandu, reportedly died on Tuesday at his palace after a protracted illness. His death has thrown the Gwandu Emirate into mourning, with residents and traditional […] The post Sarkin Gabas Zayyanu dies in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 23Wike: New strategy in place to checkmate Atiku, Obi in 2027By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that a fresh political strategy has been put in place to counter former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress ADCvand presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking […] The post Wike: New strategy in place to checkmate Atiku, Obi in 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 23Nara Lokesh calls for mission-mode mental health support for A.P. studentsEducation Minister directs officials to expand mental health awareness, yoga training and institutional support; sets 90% results target for Class 10 and Intermediate examsThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 23President tells Trump that Iran will never ‘bend at the knee’Masoud Pezeshkian accused Washington of "terrorism" for assassinating former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the start of the war. The post President tells Trump that Iran will never ‘bend at the knee’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 23Who is skipping the UN General Assembly — and whyXi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Friedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni and Mahmoud Abbas are among more than 50 leaders who won't make it to the UN General Assembly. Their reasons range from illness and domestic affairs to holidays.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 23Keralam government forms SIT to probe graft charges against Pinarayi and others in CMRL-Exalogic payoff caseThe probe will be supervised by Additional Director General of Police, Crime Branch, H. Venkatesh, with Superintendent of Police P. Vikraman leading the investigationThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 23Education Department announces earliest FAFSA launch in program historyThe Education Department announced Wednesday the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms for the 2027-2028 school year were open for students, the earliest the forms have been available. The FAFSA forms, which traditionally opened Oct. 1, had a few chaotic starts under the Biden administration while reforms were made to the applications, leaving…The Hill
PoliticsSep 23Iranian president claims they are 'victims of terrorism' in United Nations speechIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his address to the United Nations to draw attention to leaders, scientists and civilians who had been killed and accused the United States of "terrorism." NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on the leader's remarks and the ongoing conflict overseas.NBC News
PoliticsSep 23Bessent and He meet again to tackle ‘some unfinished business’ as Xi summit nearsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held an unscheduled meeting with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng in Washington on Wednesday, hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping was due to arrive for a state visit. Bessent said he held “substantive discussions” with He on the “US-China economic relationship ahead of President Trump’s meeting with President Xi.” “Our discussions continued to focus on securing meaningful commitments that protect American workers, farmers, and businesses while advancing US...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 23EU’s Ribera joins push for first woman to lead UNFour women feature among the seven candidates seeking to replace António Guterres when he steps down at the end of the year.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 23Opposition disunity: ‘We’re repeating 2023 mistakes’ - Donald DukeDuke said the inability of the opposition to consolidate its forces remained a major concern, arguing that the votes secured by Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso in 2023 could have altered the outcome had they contested as a united bloc. The post Opposition disunity: ‘We’re repeating 2023 mistakes’ - Donald Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 23El-Sayed grills reporter for asking about ‘flip-flopping’ on HarrisMichigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed grilled a reporter for saying some people might think he “flip-flopped” on his opinion about former Vice President Kamala Harris after the pair appeared together at a campaign event. In a press conference, a reporter mentioned to El-Sayed his previous endorsement of an “uncommitted vote” in the 2024 presidential primary…The Hill
PoliticsSep 23Iran will 'never bend at the knee', Pezeshkian tells UN in defiant wartime addressIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gave a defiant wartime address at the UN on Wednesday accusing the US of terrorism in his country and saying Iran would not "bend at the knee". But as Pezeshkian called for diplomacy, Iranian officials downplayed their talks with US counterparts on the sidelines of the gerenal assembly as "not anything new".France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 23Burnham set to join King Charles at high-stakes Commonwealth summitNovember's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting will be fraught with jeopardy over calls for slavery reparations.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 23German police official Jürgen Ebner selected to lead EuropolThe agency insider will now face European Parliament lawmakers before the Council formally appoints him.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 23Ekiti approves N6.7bn hospital projects, N1.4bn roadsBy Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved N6.765 billion for the construction of hospital facilities and about N1.43 billion for road projects as part of efforts to improve healthcare and infrastructure across the state. The approvals were among decisions taken at the seventh meeting of the State Executive Council in […] The post Ekiti approves N6.7bn hospital projects, N1.4bn roads appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 23In addition to Dapre, Carlos Ríos will be acting director of ARNFue el gerente de la campaña de Abelardo de la Espriella. Estará a cargo de la entidad que coordina la reincorporación a los desmovilizados. The post Aparte del Dapre, Carlos Ríos será director encargado de la ARN appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 23U.S. invites Vladimir Putin to December’s G20 summit in MiamiRussian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit, scheduled for December 14–15 in Miami, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in response to reporters’ questions.Meduza [en]
PoliticsSep 23Four years ago, we warned about our democracy. Here’s what gives us hope now.National security experts and over 6,000 Americans have signed the Principles for Trusted Elections to promote democratic stability and bridge political divides through shared values like honest processes and nonviolent campaigns.The Hill
PoliticsSep 23Three things to know about Trump’s Greenland dealThe agreement signed on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly makes several important changes to the status quo. The post Three things to know about Trump’s Greenland deal appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
PoliticsSep 23Trump’s bizarre sitting ritual prompts speculation as he shows Macron around gilded NYC apartmentA video showing President Donald Trump sitting on a pillow while hosting France’s Emmanuel Macron at his gilded New York City apartment has prompted speculation online.The Independent World
PoliticsSep 23Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears four new Police CommissioneratesThey will be headquartered in Rajamahendravaram, Guntur, Tirupati and Kurnool; it also gives the green signal for several power sector proposals, revised administrative sanctions totalling ₹463.55 crore for works under HNSS project, and SMI Policy that aims to identify, verify and empanel credible influencers to disseminate information on government schemesThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 23JD(U) plans to contest next year’s Uttar Pradesh Assembly electionsThe ruling NDA coalition partner in Bihar to hold workers’ meeting in Varanasi on October 25; may field candidates in Purvanchal regionThe Hindu