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PoliticsSep 14Can Sweden restore welfare system amid increased defense spending?While the results of Sweden's general election remain too close to call, it looks as though the country's center-left opposition may get the chance to form a new government after four years under a right-wing coalition. The runup to the vote was dominated domestic economic issues, including the future of the country's once famously generous welfare state. But Sweden's international financial commitments - notably to increased defense spending following its decision to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine - are likely to limit its options.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 14Xi touts Brics cooperation on AI as US titans flag tech risksPresident Xi Jinping promoted China’s vision for artificial intelligence (AI) at the annual Brics summit, seeking to win support from the Global South amid tech competition with the US. China would spearhead development of an AI Brics “community”, support cooperation in developing large language models and offer training, Xi said on Sunday in New Delhi. The previous day, he invited Brics nations to join the newly formed World AI Cooperation Organisation. Brics countries must “strengthen...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 14Trump says he'd be open to China building cars in U.S.Donald Trump stated he would be open to the idea of China building cars within the United States. This indicates a potential shift or specific stance on international trade and manufacturing policies.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 14Centre-left holds narrow lead in knife-edge Sweden voteSweden's centre-left opposition on ​Monday looked the most likely to form the next government as preliminary election results showed it holding a narrow three-seat lead over the right-wing ruling parties with most of the votes counted after Sunday's vote. Party leaders, however, have been cautious about claiming victory or accepting defeat with 353 election districts still to be counted ‌and overseas votes not likely to be tallied until Wednesday.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 14Succession row kicks off in Uganda after amateur goalkeeper says no to throneThe committee's first choice — a non-league goalkeeper from south-east London — declined, citing other responsibilities. His replacement was then rejected by the late king's own family, who produced a 2022 will that the committee ignored.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 14Court rules inner pants 'constitute underwear' in voyeurism case, rejects defendant's claimA court ruled that 'inner pants' constitute underwear in a voyeurism case, rejecting the defendant's claim. This legal decision clarifies a definition relevant to voyeurism laws.Asahi Shimbun
PoliticsSep 142027 presidential election: As France faces populist surge, voters' desire for radical change remains ambiguousFrance appears increasingly permeated by feelings that make it ripe for a populist shift, but such a transformation is not inevitable, writes Brice Teinturier, deputy director general of polling firm Ipsos, drawing on findings from Le Monde's first poll.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 14France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s after failed attemptFrance's Constitutional Council struck down the previous legislation in mid-August, finding that part of it constituted an unnecessary infringement on the freedom of expression of those affected.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 14Israeli minister threatens to strip Israeli directors of citizenship over Venice-winning Gaza doc 'NAZA'EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 14Asia Cup 2026: Indian women’s cricket team refuse trophy from Pakistan’s Mohsin NaqviIndian women’s cricket team did not accept the cup from Mohsin Naqvi, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairperson from Pakistan.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 14How attacks on NDC, PDP in Enugu may affect Tinubu in 2027 – ChieftainPREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that hoodlums attacked and disrupted meetings of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and later PDP which were separately held on Saturday, 12 September in Ndiuno-Obuoffia and Agbani Communities within Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state. The post How attacks on NDC, PDP in Enugu may affect Tinubu in 2027 – Chieftain appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 14Concession of Kings College stalls resumption of unity collegesThe development is a fallout from the concession of Kings College, Lagos, to the Old Boys Association, which parents and others are opposed to. The post Concession of Kings College stalls resumption of unity colleges appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 14Adeleke bans NURTW activities in Osun after ally shot dead, orders probeMr Adeleke, while ordering a probe into the killing disclosed that the government would introduce a new Park Management System under which the transport union would be managed. The post Adeleke bans NURTW activities in Osun after ally shot dead, orders probe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 14Indonesia’s Prabowo replaces finance minister with deputyIndonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has sacked the finance minister and appointed the deputy ‌finance minister as his replacement, the president’s office said on Monday. Deputy Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara was among the senior ⁠officials who arrived at the state ‌palace for a swearing-in ceremony. Earlier on Monday, Finance Minister Purbaya ‌Yudhi Sadewa had left in ⁠the ⁠middle of a parliamentary hearing. Suahasil Nazara ‌had been deputy finance minister since 2019. He said ‌on Monday...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 14Beijing hails Taiwanese scholar’s rare proposal on reunificationBeijing has hailed a “one country, two systems” proposal by a Taiwanese scholar in a rare official statement on an issue regarded as politically sensitive on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. “We are pleased to see that more and more Taiwan compatriots are facing up to reunification, beginning to understand and discuss the specific content of a one country, two systems plan for Taiwan, and offering suggestions and proposals for such a plan through various means,” Chen Binhua, a spokesman for...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 14Spain says more than 5,300 migrants have left Ceuta for MoroccoMore than 70,000 people crossed into Ceuta on July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented and deadly rush, although most returned to Morocco within hours.Africanews [en]
PoliticsSep 14Labour Party disowns Arabambi over Obi credential case“That suspension, which was made public and widely reported by several mainstream media organisations across the country, included the said Abayomi Arabambi and a few other former members. The post Labour Party disowns Arabambi over Obi credential case appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 14Four Myanmar nationals detained in Bihar over lack of valid documentsUpon the arrival of the train, a Railway Protection Force (RPF) team, questioned the four persons and detained them as they could not produce valid passports, citizenship certificates or other legal identity documents, RPF inspector Vikram Kumar said.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 14'State-led discrimination': Turkey detains dozens after raids targeting LGBTQ groupsFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 14Lawmakers home in on midterm messages as Congress returns to sessionCongress returns for a short last session ahead of the midterm election with a full plate as lawmakers look for messaging bills they can take back to voters.NPR News
PoliticsBreakingSep 14Video: Panicked voters scramble in Philippines polling station shootingAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 14Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal surrenders before Goa Court; sent to jail to serve 10-year sentenceOn August 25, the Supreme Court had directed Tejpal to surrender within three weeks to undergo his 10-year prison sentence following his conviction by the Bombay High CourtThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 14Who is Iran's 'influential spymaster' Hossein Taeb and does he pull the strings?PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 14: The New York Times released an exclusive report titled “How Iran’s hard-liners prevailed and sabotaged the US peace deal”. Also: Trump says AI fears are "exaggerated", but reports show a different reality.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 14Adamawa declares Monday work-free day in honour of Bamanga TukurHe urged the people of the state to use the work-free day to pray for the peaceful repose of Tukur’s soul and seek God’s comfort for his family, friends and the people of Adamawa. The post Adamawa declares Monday work-free day in honour of Bamanga Tukur appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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