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POLITICS16h agoJapan to toughen skills test for elderly drivers in bid to curb accidentsThe National Police Agency plans to toughen the mandatory skills test for drivers aged 75 or older with a history of certain traffic violations when they seek to…Japan Today
POLITICS16h ago‘Ill-educated, egregiously wrong’: World Bank ED Mishra on row over GDP dataMr. Mishra’s statement on X came amid a political row over the growth figures released by the government, which were contested by former Finance Secretary, S. C. Garg.The Hindu
POLITICS16h agoSánchez addresses Spanish parliament over Ceuta crisisSánchez pledged to publish all documents on the Ceuta crisis, while defending the swift action of officers and pointing to a surge in social media messaging influencing the mass crossing.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS16h agoConfirmed and official | New York toughens rules on artificial intelligence in schools starting SeptemberLa medida alcanza a unos 600.000 alumnos y también establece límites para el tiempo frente a las pantallas.Clarín
POLITICS16h agoXi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the MideastChina's President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade. The trip illustrates China's growing ambitions at a time when U.S. influence has been weakened by its war in Iran.NPR News
POLITICS16h agoUDF nominees oppose Sanskrit varsity Syndicate decision to cancel incomplete exam tabulation registersIn a communication to Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas, UDF nominees point out that a blanket cancellation of a decision taken at Syndicate meet on July 17 allowing officials to record their signatures is ‘not practical’The Hindu
POLITICS17h agoChina’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on TehranBeijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS17h agoMacron to hold first talks with UK’s Burnham after viewing Bayeux Tapestry in LondonFrench President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham are set to hold their first talks on Thursday after meeting a day earlier at the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum. Migrant boats crossing the Channel and the war in Ukraine are some of the issues the two leaders are expected to discuss.France 24 [en]
POLITICS17h agoRaghav Chadha claims his name marked ‘shifted’ in Punjab draft rolls at AAP’s behestThe AAP hit back, accusing Mr. Chadha of trying to get his voter registration made in Delhi through a “backdated process”The Hindu
POLITICS17h 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
POLITICS17h 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
POLITICS17h 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
POLITICS17h 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]
POLITICS17h 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]
POLITICS17h 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]
POLITICS17h 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
POLITICS17h 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]
POLITICS17h 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
POLITICS17h 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
POLITICS17h 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
POLITICS17h 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
POLITICS17h 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
POLITICS17h 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]
POLITICS18h 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