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PoliticsSep 20Russia : Voting into final day in paliamentary electionsVoting is concluding in Russia's parliamentary elections, marking a significant political event for the country. The outcome will determine the composition of the parliament.dw.com · Germany
PoliticsSep 20Burnham past criticism of Trump no bar to strong relationship – ministerA minister has stated that past criticism of Trump by Burnham will not hinder a strong relationship. This suggests a focus on maintaining positive diplomatic ties despite previous political disagreements.northwaleschronicle.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsSep 20Uganda suspends military ties with Turkey over extradition of Museveni criticUganda has suspended its military ties with Turkey following a dispute over the extradition of a critic of President Museveni. This action reflects strained diplomatic relations between the two countries due to a contentious political issue.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsSep 20Merz faces key test as 2 German states hold elections with eyes on the far - right AfDMerz is facing a critical challenge as two German states hold elections, with significant attention on the performance of the far-right AfD party. These elections are a key indicator of political sentiment and potential shifts in Germany's political landscape.asiaone.com · Singapore
PoliticsSep 20Bob Blackman MP : united kingdom Must Support Iran People and Democratic ChangeUK MP Bob Blackman stated that the United Kingdom should support the people of Iran and democratic change. This is a political statement concerning international relations and support for specific political outcomes.irannewsupdate.com · Iran
PoliticsSep 20State of Texas: Race for Texas senate, governor heating upAs we quickly approach the start of early voting in Texas, a new poll released by Nexstar Media and Emerson College showed that both the Texas Governor's race and the Texas Senate race are heating up.The Hill
PoliticsSep 20Trump polls to rebrand AISeeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 20China needs US-style immigration policy to win tech rivalry with Washington: expertChina can learn from US immigration strategies to attract foreign talent and stay competitive in the intensifying global tech race, a Chinese public policy analyst has said. Li Mingbo, deputy dean of the Guangzhou Institute of the Greater Bay Area (GIG), said China must be more efficient in promoting its new K visas for young science and technology specialists from overseas, noting that the country lacked an immigration system tailored for hi-tech talent. “Although the US has tightened its visa...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 20Thousands of Ceuta residents march towards the Tarajal border shouting "invaders, expulsion" and "where are our rights"La barrera neumática que instaló el Gobierno para evitar nuevas entradas tras la avalancha de julio ha amanecido rota en el tramo más cerca del espigón por el temporal LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 20Nagenthran calls Rahul Gandhi a part-time politicianBJP leader NainarNagenthran alleged that Rahul Gandhi had ridiculed and mimicked PM Modi repeatedly, and that such behaviour followed a series of electoral setbacksThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 20Hong Kong school told to review rules after outrage over ‘Cantonese ban in videos’Hong Kong’s education authorities have urged a local secondary school to review its arrangements for events after a post alleging the school banned Cantonese in graduation videos sparked outrage online. In a response to the South China Morning Post on Sunday, the government said the school had activated its crisis management team to follow up on the issue and sent an email to all teachers and students to clarify the matter. “The Education Bureau has urged the school to review the relevant event...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 20Jan Suraaj Party announces five candidates for upcoming Bihar MLC pollsSays if JSP candidates win, key demands of teachers, including implementation of the 7th Pay Commission scales, will be fulfilledThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 20Catholic Bishops oppose foreign aid regulation billBy Olayinka Latona ABUJA — The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, has called on the National Assembly and the Federal Government to halt moves to enact the Foreign Aids (Regulation, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill 2026, warning that the proposed legislation could undermine humanitarian activities and fundamental freedoms. The bishops also decried the worsening security […] The post Catholic Bishops oppose foreign aid regulation bill appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 202027: ‘Ignore opposition tactics’, APC chieftain urges Tinubu to focus on governanceOyintiloye said the President should urgently support security agencies to intensify surveillance, strengthen inter-agency collaboration and take proactive measures to safeguard lives and property amid emerging security concerns. The post 2027: ‘Ignore opposition tactics’, APC chieftain urges Tinubu to focus on governance appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 20Trump’s Greenland deal: A triumph of optics?It seems the new agreement may not be that 'new'.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 20Akpabio in Italy prays for banditry, terrorism to end in NigeriaAkpabio visited the Prayer Ground of St. Padre Pio at St Giovanni Rotondo in Italy to pray for peaceful 2027 elections and an end to banditry and terrorism in Nigeria. The post Akpabio in Italy prays for banditry, terrorism to end in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 20EXCLUSIVE: Russian document reveals sweeping Iran plan spanning nuclear, finance and aviationFox News World
PoliticsSep 20Uganda suspends military ties with Turkey over extradition of Museveni criticUganda has suspended all military and defence cooperation with Turkey over Ankara's ongoing refusal to extradite an exiled Ugandan blogger and fierce critic of President Yoweri Museveni.RFI [en]
PoliticsSep 20Germany: Could regional polls froce Friedrich Merz to step down?Polling is underway in the German capital Berlin and the largely rural state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for regional elections. Both elections are seen as a test for Germany's centre-right Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He has already scheduled a crisis meeting and decided to skip this week's UN General Assembly to deal with the potential fallout. Could he be forced to step down based on the election’s results? Details and analysis by Yann Wernert, senior policy fellow at the Jacques Delors Centre in Berlin.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 20Afghan Minaret Restoration Marks 'Pragmatic' Taliban Approach To Cultural Heritage, Experts SayWork is now underway to the restore Afghanistan's Minaret of Jam, which experts say reflects a welcome departure from the icon-smashing rule of the Taliban of the 1990s. The change contrasts with the current Taliban rulers' draconian restrictions on other facets of life in the country.RFE/RL
PoliticsSep 20Rahul Gandhi flags lack of hostels for female students, seeks answers from PM ModiThere's no hostel, so she has to stay in a PG. Just to stay safe, lakhs are spent. The worry of monthly rent, and the fear of becoming homeless - she has to study amidst all this, Rahul Gandhi saidThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 20I didn’t abandon Gov Yusuf; I still like him — KwankwasoThe Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, says he is willing to reconcile with Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State. It will be recalled that Yusuf, a staunch adherent of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, won the election in 2023 under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and later defected to the All Progressives Congress […] The post I didn’t abandon Gov Yusuf; I still like him — Kwankwaso appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 20Newsletter: Carney is right on EU associate membership — the name is irrelevant, the politics aren’tEach week, Euronews’ chief Europe editor Maria Tadeo debriefs the ins and outs of continental politics. This week, reporting from Strasbourg, she examines the EU’s pitch for associate membership for Canada.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 20How Trump 2.0's stock market stacks up with predecessorsData: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsThe stock market soared during the first 20 months of President Trump's second term, but slightly underperformed the same period of his first term.Why it matters: Trump considers the stock market to be a proxy for the economy, even though many economists disagree.By the numbers: The S&P 500 rose nearly 27.6% between inauguration day and this past Friday's close, compared to 28.5% during his first term.The gap at 20 months is closer than it was at the one-year mark, with Trump 2.0 leapfrogging former President Biden but still traAxios