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POLITICS16h agoAdopt Obi as consensus candidate, group tells opposition committeeBy Emmanuel Iheaka The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation, IHIF, has called on the opposition parties’ committee to adopt the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, as the consensus candidate for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement endorsed by its National Coordinator, Chinedu Nsofor, the foundation said Obi’s competence, integrity […] The post Adopt Obi as consensus candidate, group tells opposition committee appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS16h agoXi Jinping’s call for Mideast to build own security framework is a message to US: expertChinese President Xi Jinping has urged Middle Eastern nations to build a self-led security model, nudging them to cut reliance on Washington following further US-Iran military clashes. But, on his first visit to Egypt in a decade, he did not position Beijing as an alternative security guarantor. He made the proposal during talks with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi at Cairo’s Ittihadiya Palace on Wednesday. Beijing and Cairo also aligned on Gaza, Red Sea security and Sudan, while China...South China Morning Post
POLITICS16h agoEx-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity groundsFormer Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign countryNPR News
POLITICS16h agoEU remains divided over trade sanctions on illegal Israeli settlementsIrish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee says the bloc 'should be moving collectively' in upholding international law.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS16h agoRubio urges allies to isolate Nicaragua's 'brutal dictatorship' after vote to ban opposition partiesOrtega hit back at Washington dismissing US pressure while the reform - which also extends presidential terms to seven years - still requires a second legislative vote before taking effect in January.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS16h agoWhy so many countries want to join the EU, except Europe’s richestNine candidate countries are racing to get into the European Union. Three of Europe’s wealthiest democracies are doing everything they can to stay out. Is the EU’s pull weaker on the continent’s richest?EuroNews [en]
POLITICS16h agoANALYSIS: Nigerians challenging manipulation, religious sentiments, corruption as 2027 election campaigns beginAs campaign activities for the 2027 general elections get underway, clerics and politicians have quickly resorted to old rhetoric and tricks to mobilise support for their candidates. The post ANALYSIS: Nigerians challenging manipulation, religious sentiments, corruption as 2027 election campaigns begin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS16h agoSpanish government in turmoil as Ceuta crisis deepensGood morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. This morning, a warning from the Lithuanian Foreign Minister on the escalating threat from Moscow. But we start with the deepening crisis facing the Spanish government.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS16h agoTelangana CM Revanth calls for united effort to make Rahul Gandhi PM, fulfil YSR’s final wishTelangana Chief Minister Revanth has called for a unified effort to support Rahul Gandhi's bid for Prime Minister, citing the fulfillment of YSR’s final wish. This signals a political maneuver and alliance building within Indian politics.The Hindu
POLITICS16h agoTamil Nadu CM Vijay announces plan for new Secretariat-Assembly complexMr. Vijay said the ₹1,200-crore worth complex spread over 20 lakh sq. ft. will be equipped with modern facilities to meet the requirements of the next 100 years.The Hindu
POLITICS16h agoMatawalle represents Tinubu at São Tomé President’s inaugurationBy Kingsley Omonobi Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has arrived in São Tomé to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President Carlos Manuel Vila Nova for a second five-year term. Vila Nova is scheduled to be sworn in on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the National Assembly (Assembleia […] The post Matawalle represents Tinubu at São Tomé President’s inauguration appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS16h agoSupreme Court asks Prashant Bhushan to approach Delhi High Court in case of lawyers beaten at BCI premisesA Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was informed by advocate Prashant Bhushan that he had come directly to the apex court as several petitions connected to the BCI is being heard by the courtThe Hindu
POLITICS16h agoOperators of over 60% of subdivided flats apply for 3-year grace period to meet rulesOperators of over 60 per cent of subdivided flats in Hong Kong have applied for a three-year grace period to give themselves more time to comply with a regulatory regime rolled out six months ago, the housing minister has said. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Thursday the applications involved more than 70,000 subdivided units from about 20,000 complete flats, as of Monday. This was more than double the 34,000 applications received as of August 10. Monday marked the deadline for...South China Morning Post
POLITICS16h agoMilestone: Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government becomes Italy's longest-lasting since WWIISurveys show that the cost of living, a deteriorating public health system, security and immigration are among Italians' top concerns ahead of next year's general election.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS16h agoDelhi Police detains ex-bureaucrat over online activity, releases him laterTwo men in plain clothes approached him at Nehru Park and asked him to accompany them to the Special Cell’s office in New Friends Colony.The Hindu
POLITICS16h agoExpert panel recommends change in timings of Priyadarshini free bus service for women to offset loss to private buses in KeralamThe committee, headed by former Transport Commissioner and retired IPS officer K. Padmakumar, has recommended several measures to compensate for the losses incurred by the private bus sectorThe Hindu
POLITICS16h agoEurope Today: Europe enters new security era as Spain's government hits new crisisEU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says it's a new era for European security, one of rising hybrid threats. Meanwhile, the Spanish government is in disarray after a leaked report has revealed Morocco's involvement in the Ceuta crisis, and EU affairs ministers discuss the EU budget in Dublin.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS16h agoHalf-truths of Abelardo's government budgetary "sinceramiento"Parte del aumento histórico en el presupuesto 2027 sí corresponde a gastos ocultos que dejó Petro. Pero la mitad sí habría podido bajarse. The post Medias verdades del “sinceramiento” presupuestal del gobierno de Abelardo appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS16h agoWhy Noida’s factory unrest is more than just about minimum wagesEven after the post-protest revision announced by the State government, workers argue that the increase in wage is nominal and they are constrained by costs of livingThe Hindu
POLITICS17h agoThousands rally to back Niger authorities after thwarted mutinyAfricanews [en]
POLITICS17h agoHow Noida workers’ protest landed a DU student in jail under NSAAkriti Chaudhary was jailed under the NSA after a workers’ protest turned violent. While the NSA order was quashed, she remained in custody due to separate criminal cases related to the April violence until she secured bailThe Hindu
POLITICS17h agoRetired Cardinal Joseph Zen, 4 others lose appeal over failure to register defence fundRetired Catholic leader Joseph Zen Ze-kiun and four other activists have lost an appeal against their convictions for failing to register their legal defence fund for those involved in the 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong. The Court of Appeal on Thursday upheld a magistrate’s findings that the now-defunct 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund fell within the definition of a society under the Societies Ordinance and its members were required to register the group with police or ask for an...South China Morning Post
POLITICS17h agoPolice remove vehicle used as ‘makeshift station’ from outside Pinarayi Vijayan's Kannur residence, but guards continue dutyThe police vehicle had been stationed outside Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence, but had become unserviceable as it could not be startedThe Hindu
POLITICS17h agoBihar Cabinet approves allocation of ₹9169 crore for ULBsULBs to receive funds as basic grant & performance grant. Cabinet nod for collecting road user fees from vehicles passing over 47 State-owned bridges & 55 SHs.The Hindu