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PoliticsSep 17Reform aide caught in donor sting attended Egypt retreat with JL PartnersThe polling company invited a top Nigel Farage lieutenant as a guest speaker.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17In Ceuta, it’s up to Europe to clean up the Spanish government’s messEurope must reckon with the failure of the leadership in Madrid and do everything to prevent a worsening of the crisis.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17Europe must now solve the disaster caused by the Spanish Government in CeutaEuropa debe afrontar el fracaso del liderazgo en Madrid y hacer todo lo posible para evitar que la crisis empeore.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17"A hostile act": Donald Trump's harsh threat against the European Union over its possible alliance with CanadaThe American president warned that he would respond with "very strong tariffs" if the bloc proceeds with the measure. He also blasted his neighbor, whom he described as a "terrible trading partner."Clarín
PoliticsSep 17Texas carries out its 5th execution so far this yearUn hombre de 40 años fue ejecutado en Texas por el asesinato de tres personas durante un robo fallido en la casa de un vecino. Es la quinta ejecución en el estado este año.En Georgia, la ejecución de un condenado por el homicidio de dos agentes fue suspendida tras un recurso legal basado en una nueva ley estatal.Clarín
PoliticsSep 17Trump threatens EU with further sanctions over CanadaThe EU had signaled that Canada is poised to become the bloc's first associate member. Trump called the idea both "laughable" and a "hostile act."DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 17Malaysian PM Offers to Host Myanmar’s President in Refugee Repatriation PushThe country would be the fifth member of ASEAN to roll out of the red carpet for Min Aung Hlaing since his inauguration as president in April.The Diplomat
PoliticsSep 17North Korea at Japan’s Asian Games: sports diplomacy or propaganda stunt?North Korea’s decision to send a record delegation to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan could serve as a calculated opening for limited diplomacy with Washington and Tokyo, even as major obstacles to formal talks remain. State media reported on Wednesday that a delegation led by Kim Il-guk, North Korea’s sports minister, had left for Japan to attend the Games. The 20th Asian Games are being held in Nagoya and surrounding Aichi prefecture and run from Saturday to October 4. North Korea’s 180-strong...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 17Trump says Kennedy Center could be 'ripped down' if he doesn't get 'recognition'The president's comments come after a federal judge on Tuesday blocked the performing arts center's board from adding a tribute to Trump on the building or site.ABC News
PoliticsSep 17UK’s Burnham, Canada’s Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperationUK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 17Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies after New York talksIsrael and Morocco agreed on Wednesday to open embassies in each other’s countries following talks between their foreign ministers and the US ambassador to the United Nations in New York. The two countries established diplomatic ties in 2020 under the US-brokered Abraham Accords, which normalised Israel’s relations with several Arab states.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 17Mumbai Police seek clarification from Manoj Jarange over 'contradictory' statements on proposed protestThe move comes after the police repeatedly denied permission to Jarange for staging a demonstration at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 17Russia's giant game of Monopoly to fund the war'The Putin System' (3/3). Ever since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, sweeping property redistribution has been underway in Russia. Most often, the state has seized assets from entrepreneurs deemed disloyal and resold them to Vladimir Putin's loyalists.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 17Japan’s Natuna port proposal highlights Indonesia’s balancing act on ChinaJapan’s proposed port upgrades in Indonesia’s Natuna Islands reflect Tokyo’s push to bolster South China Sea security without building an overt military footprint. However, analysts stress that the move does not mean Jakarta is siding with Japan in its efforts to contain Beijing. Japan, which earlier this year eased its restrictions on lethal weapons exports, is ramping up security cooperation with Indonesia – a crucial bellwether for Southeast Asia. The expanding partnership includes joint...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 17'Hostile act': Trump threatens EU with tariffs over Canada associate-membership proposalEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU is opening the door for Canada to become the first associate member of the 27-member bloc.CNBC
PoliticsSep 17Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting RussiaThe bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting UkraineAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 17Government functionary questions Rahul's criticism of UPI charges, says Congress MPs in panel gave nodWhy is Rahul Gandhi opposing something his own MPs, including former finance minister P.Chidambaram and former minister in the UPA government Manish Tewari supported within the parliamentary panel, says a senior government functionaryThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 17Trump threatens to impose ‘serious tariffs’ on Europe if Canada joins EU as associate memberThe president's threat comes as Canada seeks closer ties with Europe amid its deteriorating relationship with Washington.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17Only ‘idiots’ expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons: Kim Yo-jongThe powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said on Thursday that the country’s nuclear-armed status was “absolute”, calling those hoping for its denuclearisation “idiots”. North Korea has legally enshrined its status as a nuclear weapons state, with its leadership declaring the country’s nuclear arsenal permanent and irreversible. US President Donald Trump recently said Pyongyang possessed 57 “very powerful” nuclear weapons, with Seoul putting the figure at between 80 and 120. “The...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 17The Government reopens conflicts and strains relations with its alliesPRO and UCR reject changes in Disability and the withholding of funds for universities coming with the 2027 Budget project. Some allied governors harden their stance and issue harsh warnings, also questioning the progress of political reform.Clarín
PoliticsSep 17Trump suggests EU-Canada associate member deal would be ‘hostile act’US president threatens to impose ‘very serious’ tariffs on the bloc if the measure is approvedFinancial Times
PoliticsSep 17Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 17Confirmed by a report | The Marine One helicopter crew failed to communicate with air traffic control before the incidentDebido a este problema, el helicóptero presidencial habría estado en riesgo de colisionar con un avión de pasajeros.La Administración Federal de Aviación impuso estrictas medidas sobre la distancia que debe haber entre una y otra aeronave.Clarín
PoliticsSep 17Trump says EU letting Canada become an associate member could be ‘hostile act’ and threatens to cut off tradeTrump has embroiled U.S. in a deepening trade war with its northern neighborThe Independent World