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PoliticsSep 18Macron Hosts Tinubu To Private Dinner In Paris, Reaffirms Nigeria-France TiesTinubu disclosed the meeting in a post on his official X handle, describing the dinner with Macron as a pleasure. The post Macron Hosts Tinubu To Private Dinner In Paris, Reaffirms Nigeria-France Ties appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 18Russian man swims from Kaliningrad to Lithuania seeking asylum, gets sent back to RussiaLithuania’s border service detained a Russian citizen who swam across the Neman River seeking political asylum and sent him back to Russia, according to a report by the Lithuanian news outlet Lrytas.Meduza [en]
PoliticsSep 18United Kingdom: The Anglican Church withdraws its award from a Pakistani Muslim religious leader, author of statements glorifying Osama bin LadenLe 11 septembre, l’Église d’Angleterre avait remis à Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi le prix de Lambeth en faveur du dialogue entre les religions. Avant de faire machine arrière, jeudi, après la résurgence de déclarations du président du Conseil des oulémas du Pakistan.Le Figaro International
PoliticsSep 18France’s Macron summons party leaders for talks on Mideast and UkraineFrench President Emmanuel Macron is meeting leaders of France’s political parties at the Elysée on Friday for talks on the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine and the consequences for the country’s security and energy amid soaring fuel prices.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 18Jon Stewart calls out politicians who praise first responders then discard themJon Stewart says he never planned to focus his charity work on first responders and their families, but it grew organicallyThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 18Russia seizes control over assets of Nestle, French firmsRussia has placed the local businesses of Nestlé, Auchan and other Western-linked companies under temporary administration. Nestlé is weighing its options, while Auchan and Lemana Pro say their Russian operations continue as normal.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 18Russian elections a ‘veneer of democracy’ with opposition barred from runningPRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 18: Russia holds its first parliamentary elections since the Ukraine war. Since only parties loyal to Vladimir Putin are running, the elections are seen as nothing but a veneer of democracy. In sports: Zinedine Zidane will unveil his first selection as coach of the French football team. Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic organisers approve a croc-infested river to hold canoe and rowing events. Finally, the first new feline species in a century has been discovered.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 182027: How Nigerian govt can fund N500,000 minimum wage – SoworeThe AAC candidate said his calculations showed that between N3 trillion and N4 trillion could be saved by eliminating waste in government. The post 2027: How Nigerian govt can fund N500,000 minimum wage – Sowore appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 18Holiday for three education institutes in Tirthahalli on account of CM’s visit to discuss K. Kasturirangan report on Western GhatsThe CM is expected to listen to grievances of people in Tirthahalli and BalehonnurThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 18Wisconsin's US lawmakers cast votes on hot-button issuesThis week was the last chance for the U.S. House to push big legislation and get recorded votes on hot-topic issues prior to the midterms.jsonline · united states of america
PoliticsSep 18Wisconsin's US lawmakers cast votes on hot-button issuesFrom sanctions on Russia and impeaching President Donald Trump to cryptocurrency regulations and ending the war in Iran, Wisconsin's U.S. lawmakers in Washington, D.C., had a schedule full ofchippewa · united states of america
PoliticsSep 18Venezuela lifts block on some news sites as transition talks resumeVenezuela has unblocked some news sites that had been censored for years, its telecom regulator said Thursday, as US-backed political transition talks were set to resume. Digital rights group VE Sin Filtro verified access to 17 news sites through several internet providers. However, at least 188 websites remain blocked, it said, including 79 news outlets.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 18The 5 highest-paid leaders in the world and what can be done with their salariesL'annonce d'une forte augmentation de salaire pour le Premier ministre singapourien, Lawrence Wong, a suscité un débat sur la rémunération des dirigeants politiques dans le monde.BBC Afrique
PoliticsSep 18Tinubu to address Nigerians Oct 1 as FG unveils low-key independence celebrationHe said the celebration would also allow the administration to showcase its achievements and highlight efforts being undertaken to reposition the country through its reform initiatives, against the backdrop of the socio-economic challenges confronting the nation. The post Tinubu to address Nigerians Oct 1 as FG unveils low-key independence celebration appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 18Far-right Zemmour lets slip French presidential bidThe controversial pundit is running for president for the second time.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 18The White House wants to cede part of Yosemite Park to a real estate developerVU D’AILLEURS - La route que Jeff Pori souhaite construire relierait son hôtel de luxe à l’un des axes principaux du parc national. Le promoteur bénéficierait ainsi d’un accès privé au parc, une situation sans précédent.Le Figaro International
PoliticsSep 18Gen Z believes in the billionaire taxMore than two-thirds of Generation Z thinks wealthy Americans should pay up. A new CBS/YouGov poll released Sunday found that 69 percent of respondents under 30 favor candidates who support raising taxes on wealthy Americans. That’s a higher rate than among millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers, though majorities in older age categories also back…The Hill
PoliticsSep 18Democrat leads Marshall in tight Kansas Senate race: PollDemocrat Adam Hamilton narrowly leads Republican Gov. Roger Marshall in a tight race for Senate in red Kansas, according to new polling. A new The Hill/Emerson College Polling survey found Hamilton ahead by 2 percentage points, with 45 percent to Marshall’s 43 percent. Another 4 percent chose Libertarian candidate David Graham, and 8 percent were…The Hill
PoliticsSep 18GOP faces reality check as they try to hold onto House majorityRepublicans are heading into the final stretch of the midterm race recognizing a blunt message: Voters are frustrated, and acknowledging those frustrations might be key to keeping them in the GOP column. Republicans have been increasingly framing the election as a choice between “common sense” versus “communist crazy” — arguing that democratic socialist and progressive…The Hill
PoliticsSep 18Intelligence community warned Congress on FISA 702 deadlines, but some Democrats have doubtsTrump administration intelligence officials are pressing Congress to renew the nation’s warrantless spy powers before Thanksgiving, warning they could run out of time to get a needed annual recertification for the program from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC). Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) operates under dual authorities from Congress and…The Hill
PoliticsSep 18Senate Republicans rebuff Trump’s attacks on Supreme Court, Federal ReserveRepublican senators are siding with conservative members of the Supreme Court who came under withering attack from President Trump this week after ruling against Trump’s plan to have the U.S. Postal Service screen mail-in ballots to guard against non-citizens voting. Republican senators say the Supreme Court made the right decision to reject the plan to…The Hill
PoliticsSep 18Peter Obi’s loans still being deducted from Anambra allocations — CommissionerMefor said the fact that some of the facilities were guaranteed by the Federal Government did not mean they were grants or funds that did not require repayment. The post Peter Obi’s loans still being deducted from Anambra allocations — Commissioner appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 18Slovakia’s Fico casts doubt over NATO mutual defense clauseSlovakia’s populist leader has long argued that Western countries’ approach to Russia and continued support for Ukraine is risking war.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 18Iranians rally by the hundreds of thousands in biggest show of defiance since war beganHundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied Friday in a government-organized show of defiance after months of war, pledging their readiness to take up arms in the biggest such…Japan Today