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PoliticsSep 17‘Kosovo’s moves towards Israel are the price of aligning with US policy’Kosovo's decision to join a US-led Gaza force exposes the pull of its alliance with Washington, according to analysts.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 17Netanyahu: Iran weakened but 'desire' to destroy Israel has not disappearedThe war in the Middle East has weakened Iran militarily but it hasn’t changed Tehran’s hatred for his country, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.Africanews [en]
PoliticsSep 17Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of national ag leader, exceptional Iowan Ray GaesserDES MOINES— Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags flown at half-staff from sunrise on Friday, September 18, 2026, until sunset on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Ray Gaesser.newspressnow · united states of america
PoliticsSep 17Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of national ag leader, exceptional Iowan Ray GaesserDES MOINES— Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags flown at half-staff from sunrise on Friday, September 18, 2026, until sunset on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Ray Gaesser.communitynewspapergroup · united states of america
PoliticsSep 17Brnabic: US stands as most significant partner in all areas key to Serbia's futureA statement from Brnabic indicates that the United States is considered Serbia's most significant partner across all crucial areas for the country's future. This highlights the importance of the bilateral relationship between the two nations.tanjug_rs · serbia
PoliticsSep 17Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of national ag leader, exceptional Iowan Ray GaesserDES MOINES— Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags flown at half-staff from sunrise on Friday, September 18, 2026, until sunset on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Ray Gaesser.albianews · united states of america
PoliticsSep 17Trump photo shows him viewing "Kennedy Center demolished" documentIn court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.CBS News
PoliticsSep 17Guinea bans France 24 TV outlet from broadcastingGuinea's media regulator banned French media outlet France 24 from broadcasting in the country Thursday, following comments it said were against the president. The post Guinea bans France 24 TV outlet from broadcasting appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 17Watch: Carney backs closer EU ties, draws applause at European ParliamentCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a historic deepening of ties between Canada and the European Union, arguing that a changing geopolitical order is pushing the two sides towards a closer strategic alliance.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 17Trump: Surging gas costs are ‘very inexpensive price to pay’ for Iran warPresident Trump referred to surging gas prices as a small “price to pay” for the U.S. war in Iran while speaking to a crowd of supporters Wednesday in North Carolina. “It’s a very inexpensive price to pay for what we’ve done. Remember that. It’s a little more. Frankly, even if it was a lot more,”…The Hill
PoliticsSep 172027: Why Tinubu should be given second term — Lalong, First Lady—Gains from reforms must be secured for future generations — First Lady–As ex-Plateau governor says subsidy removal painful but necessary By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —FORMER Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday urged Nigerians to sustain President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda beyond 2027, saying the tough measures already […] The post 2027: Why Tinubu should be given second term — Lalong, First Lady appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 17What are all the sanctions Iran is under?Iran has faced a torrent of international sanctions since the 1979 revolution - here's what's in place right now.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 17APSPDCL’s phone-in receives 2249 complaints; 1,898 resolvedAPSPDCL's phone-in service received 2249 complaints, of which 1,898 have been resolved. This indicates ongoing public service operations and issue resolution.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 17Want people to believe in democracy? Tax a billionaire.The affordability crisis has eaten through American optimism and given way to many questions — namely, why should being wealthy entitle you to a different set of rules?The Hill
PoliticsSep 17Sullivan trails Peltola in Alaska Senate contest: AARP pollSen. Dan S. Sullivan (R-Alaska) trails former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) by 5 percentage points in the Alaska Senate race, according to a new poll. An AARP poll conducted by pollsters Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research released Thursday showed Peltola ahead of the GOP senator at 46 percent to his 41 percent, with 7 percent of…The Hill
PoliticsSep 17Supreme Court of Justice: five magistrates renew the Instruction ChamberLa nueva Sala quedó conformada mayoritariamente por mujeres. Los magistrados salientes dejarán el cargo el 8 de octubre. The post Corte Suprema renueva la Sala de Instrucción con cinco magistrados appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 17CM to distribute pattas for plots tomorrowThe Chief Minister is scheduled to distribute land ownership documents for plots tomorrow. This is a routine governmental activity.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 17Protests Continue in Pristina After Conviction of Kosovo Liberation Army LeadersDemonstrations continue against guilty verdicts handed down to former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and three other former KLA leaders – with war veterans hoping to widen the protest movement.Balkan Insight
PoliticsSep 17Kim introduces bill to eliminate long waiting periods for disability benefitsSen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Thursday introduced legislation to phase out waiting periods for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare benefits. Kim’s bill, the Stop the Wait Act, would phase out the five-month waiting period for SSDI benefits over five years as well as eliminate the 24-month waiting period for Medicare disability benefits. The…The Hill
PoliticsSep 17Hong Kong to legislate against persistent child sexual abuse and ‘cyberflashing’Hong Kong authorities have said they will legislate against persistent sexual abuse of children and the act of sending images of genitals to others online without consent after consulting the public. In a consultation report published on Thursday, the Security Bureau stated that with the city’s two professional legal associations expressing broad support for a dedicated law targeting persistent child sexual abuse, the government would include the crime in an amendment bill overhauling sex...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 17The king and AI: UK monarch Charles meets artificial intelligence leaders as safety concerns swirl - AP NewsThe king and AI: UK monarch Charles meets artificial intelligence leaders as safety concerns swirl AP NewsAP News
PoliticsSep 17Shapiro slams RFK Jr. as not ‘connected or grounded in reality’ on measles outbreakPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) accused Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday of not taking adequate steps to address a growing measles outbreak in the U.S.  The governor blamed the secretary, a vaccine skeptic, for the downtick in measles immunizations in the country during an appearance on CNN’s “The…The Hill
PoliticsSep 17Amnesty accuses Iran of crimes against humanityFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 17Carney pushes Canada-EU ties beyond tradeCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used his address to the European Parliament to signal that Ottawa wants to deepen its partnership with the EU beyond trade, expanding cooperation on energy, AI, space and payment sovereignty, while also seeking to join the Erasmus programme. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating explains how the push reflects Canada's broader strategy to build stronger alliances beyond the United States without seeking to join the EU's single market, even as questions remain over how those ambitions can be turned into concrete action.France 24 [en]