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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
PoliticsSep 20Barabak: The worst, most vile candidate in Texas isn't who you might thinkThe bigoted Bo French is running for railroad commissioner. His racist social media post drew scathing condemnation, though not from Gov. Greg Abbott or the ethically bankrupt Senate nominee Ken Paxton.LA Times
PoliticsSep 20California Republicans walk a tightrope as Trump jumps into midterms campaigningCalifornia Republicans running in the state's most competitive House races are appearing to keep some measure of public distance from Trump ahead of the Nov. 3 election.LA Times
PoliticsSep 20Republicans see bright spot in New Hampshire with SununuA political family dynasty, a strong Republican governor and an influx of GOP cash threatens to put Democrats on defense in New Hampshire as Republicans see a prime pickup opportunity in the marquee Senate contest.   Republicans nabbed a recruitment win with former Sen. John E. Sununu (R) running against Rep. Chris Pappas (D) for retiring…The Hill
PoliticsSep 20Three media outlets barred from the White House over 'fake news'Donald Trump has suggested that more news outlets may be barred from the White House after he announced he was banning Politico, CNN and MS NOW. On Saturday, all three outlets said that the White House confiscated their teams' press passes; they have also hinted at legal action. The ban has come under sharp criticism from press freedom advocates, as Charlotte Hughes explains.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 20UK media is ‘cancerous’ to Harry and Meghan, Diana’s brother saysThe media’s treatment of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan ⁠is on a par ⁠with that faced by his mother ⁠Diana, the late princess’s brother said in an interview published on Sunday, warning that lessons needed to be learned from that period. Diana died aged 36 in a 1997 Paris car crash as photographers pursued her on motorbikes, sparking an outpouring of ‌grief and a reckoning over whether the media bore some responsibility for her death after splashing details of her life across front pages for...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 20ADC candidate seeks police probe into Ekiti campaign officeAn ADC political candidate is requesting a police investigation concerning their campaign office in Ekiti. This concerns a political incident prompting legal inquiry.punchng.com · Nigeria
PoliticsSep 20The Hack Is Back : Podcaster Jim Acosta Abandons Pool Duty to Encourage Journo White House Walkout – TwitchyA podcaster is reportedly encouraging White House journalists to stage a walkout. This reflects a disagreement or protest within the media's relationship with the White House.twitchy.com · United States
PoliticsSep 20SERAP sues INEC over political donation limits , party financSERAP is suing INEC concerning limits on political donations and party financing. This legal action addresses transparency and regulation in political funding.punchng.com · Nigeria
PoliticsSep 20Contraband , cash and corruptionThis article discusses issues related to contraband, illicit cash, and corruption. It highlights concerns regarding illegal activities and systemic integrity.trinidadexpress.com · Trinidad and Tobago
PoliticsSep 20US and Denmark reach Greenland security dealThe US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump when he threatened to seize the semi-autonomous territory. The exact terms of the deal remain uncertain but it seems Denmark will maintain its sovereignty while the US will be able to develop a significant military presence on the island, and ban their adversaries from building their own bases on the island. Details by Charlotte Hughes.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 20Germans vote in state elections threatening fresh blow to MerzThe far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party secured more than 37% in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. In Berlin, the radical left-wing party Die Linke soundly defeated Chancellor Merz's CDU.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 20Argentines protest Milei's austerity, demanding higher wages and public spendingTensions are boiling over in Argentina, where a massive wave of public anger is spilling onto the streets of the capital. Following months of aggressive economic reforms and rising household debt, hundreds took to the streets in a "March of Anger", targeting President Javier Milei's austerity agenda. Details by Caitlin Brown.France 24 [en]
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