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PoliticsSep 14Middle East live: Iran's nuclear chief not expected to attend IAEA General Conference, official saysUS President Donald Trump brushed aside a report that Iran ​acquired satellite images of a base in Jordan from Chinese entities before a July attack that killed three US troops. Oman postponed a meeting set for Monday with Iran and other regional countries to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, setting back hopes for a Middle East diplomatic breakthrough. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 14Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial electionGenta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 14Saudi Arabia Draws Firm Line on Sovereignty, Regional Security(MENAFN) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says the kingdom will not tolerate threats against its security or attacks on its territory and infrastructure, warning that further ...menafn · iraq
PoliticsSep 14Why the BRICS summit was a major diplomatic win for IndiaThe 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is being seen as a significant diplomatic achievement for India. From pushing reforms in global governance to strengthening trade cooperation and facilitating dialogue among rival nations, the summit highlighted India’s growing role as a bridge between competing global powers. Here’s a look at the key outcomes and why the New Delhi Declaration matters.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 14Suwon Names Lee Dong-ki as Second Vice MayorLee Dong-ki took office as Suwon's eighth second vice mayor on Sept. 14, bringing central government, party and civil society experience.sedaily · south korea
PoliticsSep 14Cabinet Moves to Modernize Data for Social InvestmentThe following Cabinet paper, attachment and associated minutes detail a decision concerning modernising the Integrated Data Infrastructure.Themiragenews · australia
PoliticsSep 14Donald Trump pledges to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskeyUS President Donald Trump announced on Sunday at the close of a golf tournament in Ireland that he plans to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 14China's Xi Jinping proposes BRICS 'open-source AI zone'China will lead the creation of an "open-source zone for artificial intelligence" for BRICS countries, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday at a summit of the 11-nation group in New Delhi.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 14Trump says U.S. may keep Iranian oil 'like Venezuela' as Gulf-Iran Hormuz talks stallIran said it downed an advanced American drone over the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran and Washington trade warnings and strikes with no sign of de-escalation.CNBC
PoliticsSep 14Andean integration: a possible dream / Analysis by Sergio Díaz-GranadosAtravesamos una época propicia para la integración andina, que puede traducirse en crecimiento, empleo, inversión y competitividad en esta subregión.El Tiempo
PoliticsSep 14The Dynamics of Dependence Beyond Thailand’s Immediate NeighborhoodThe past year has seen considerable steps forward in the country's relationships with Singapore and Indonesia.The Diplomat
PoliticsSep 14Benue blockade of Peter Obi unacceptableThe September 8, 2026 blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue State, as he travelled to Yelwata to commiserate with families devastated by the June 2025 massacre, is a disturbing development that must not be dismissed as a mere quarrel between politicians. It raises a fundamental question about the health of Nigeria’s democracy, where an […] The post Benue blockade of Peter Obi unacceptable appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 14Peter Obi and the hard road to a new NigeriaBy Fred Chukwuelobe Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, sat down with Arise Television anchor Ojy Okpe for an extensive conversation on the election and a wide range of issues confronting Nigeria. It was one of those interviews that leaves you with plenty to think about long […] The post Peter Obi and the hard road to a new Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 14Is Britain racist? It depends who you ask – and what you watch onlineProtesters holding placards and waving flags,including one which reads "Will trade racists for refugees", take part in a march against the far right, organised by the Together Alliance, in central London on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Henry Nicholls / AFP)spectator_au · australia
PoliticsSep 14‘Pig-headed’: Rowing fury as Premier mocked as Newman 2.0A Premier is being mocked and criticized as 'Newman 2.0' amid 'rowing fury,' with accusations of being 'pig-headed.' This reflects intense political debate and public sentiment against a leader.couriermail · australia
PoliticsSep 14Oman postpones regional talks on Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments - AP NewsOman postpones regional talks on Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments AP NewsAP News
PoliticsSep 14Myanmar’s Military-backed President Ticks Cambodia Off His Diplomatic Bucket ListMin Aung Hlaing leaves Phnom Penh after a two-day visit aimed at shoring up his regime's regional legitimacy.The Diplomat
PoliticsSep 14The spike in the drink of our political leaders, by Owei LakemfaDemocracy, at least theoretically, is about choice. I have no doubt that our political leaders agree. However, the problem many of those in power have is that Nigerian voters are not mature enough to exercise their right to make a choice. So, they need to be tutored and guided. But if the voters fail to […] The post The spike in the drink of our political leaders, by Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 143 killed, 15 wounded in gunfire ahead of historic Philippine regional electionSouth China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 14Niger mutiny exposes growing reliance on RussiaAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 14Tourism and technology may hold key to boosting China’s public image in the USChina could improve its image in the United States by highlighting areas such as tourism and technology and positioning itself as a responsible major power, a survey has concluded. Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou said that although concepts such as “decoupling” and “de-risking” had been increasingly prominent in media coverage of China, this had not entirely wiped away positive impressions of the country. When evaluating China’s strengths on a scale of 1 to 5, the...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 14Hong Kong 5-year plan to stick with capitalism, uphold ‘one country, two systems’: John LeeHong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan will not change the capitalist system and instead fully exploit its advantages to map the city’s long-term development, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said. In an opinion piece published in the South China Morning Post on Monday, the city leader also stressed that the blueprint, in focusing on the economy, would ultimately “enable citizens to flourish” by creating employment opportunities and upward mobility. Lee will unveil Hong Kong’s first-ever...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 14Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliamentAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 14Episodic Summitry Alone Cannot Reset India-China RelationsAgreements are reached to facilitate meetings between leaders ahead of multilateral summits, but often don't move much beyond that.The Diplomat