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POLITICSSep 16New French ambassador to US cleared to take up post after diplomatic spatFrance's incoming ambassador to the US has been cleared to take up his post after Paris apologised for criticism of Washington over a UN vote. Aurélien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks following the diplomatic dispute.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16Judge blocks DHS from acting against a man over a harsh email to an ICE officialICE agents turned up at David Streever's home over a harsh email he sent to an ICE official. Now a court order prevents the federal government from making additional threats against him.NPR News
POLITICSSep 16House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran or Secure Congress’s ApprovalNYT US
POLITICSSep 16How will the Okinawa governor’s race result reshape China’s local messaging?The leadership change in Okinawa could deal a quiet blow to Beijing’s attempts to leverage local opposition to remilitarisation and the US-Japan military alliance, according to analysts. They added that the shift would compel Chinese academics and state media to recalibrate their messaging and approach towards the strategically vital Japanese prefecture. Genta Koja, the 42-year-old backed by Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party to become Okinawa’s new governor, defeated incumbent Denny Tamaki...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16El-Sayed on Rogers avoiding debate: ‘The elephant was not in the room’Michigan Senate candidate Abdul-El Sayed (D) took a swipe at his opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.), for not attending a debate Tuesday night. “The elephant was not in the room. The elephant decided that they did not want to be in the room. The elephant cowarded out. Although, the elephants were all in the…The Hill
POLITICSSep 16House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd timeThe previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.CBS News
POLITICSSep 16Historic moment for Hong Kong as John Lee set to deliver city’s first ever 5-year planThis live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu will unveil the city’s first five-year plan at the legislature on Wednesday morning, followed by his annual policy address. The highly anticipated plan, which comes after a two-month public consultation, aims to align the city’s priorities with the nation’s 2026-30 development blueprint. Lee said in an op-ed on Monday that the blueprint will include both binding...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Dong Jun adopts softer stance on US at Xiangshan Forum as Xi prepares for Trump summitChinese Defence Minister Dong Jun’s address to a defence gathering in Beijing on Wednesday carried a message for Washington but it was delivered in a notably softer, less critical tone, according to a retired senior colonel in the People’s Liberation Army. Zhou Bo, now a senior fellow at the Centre for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, said Dong’s tone was “relatively mild”, even as the Chinese defence minister made veiled references to the US and its actions in the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16House passes Iran war powers resolutionThe House on Tuesday passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution that would limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran. The lower chamber voted 220-204 to pass the resolution, sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.). Seven Republicans voted in favor of the measure: Reps. Thomas Massie (Ky.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Warren Davidson (Ohio), Tom Barrett (Mich.), Mariannette Miller-Meeks…The Hill
POLITICSSep 16How Russia became the 'FSB state': 'They were given the country''The Putin System' (2/3). Russia's next elections, from September 18 to 20, are set to have no real stakes in a country silenced by the Federal Security Service, whose powers have continued to grow unchecked since the invasion of Ukraine.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 16Osaka advertising company suspected of 180 million yen tax evasion; Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau accuses president and othersAn advertising company in Osaka is suspected of evading 180 million yen in taxes, leading to accusations against the company president and others by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau.Asahi Shimbun
POLITICSSep 16Blanche says "of course" White House will comply with Supreme Court decision on mail ballotsAttorney General Todd Blanche told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe on Tuesday "of course" the White House will comply with a Supreme Court decision that keeps in place a lower court ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting.CBS News
POLITICSSep 16Launch of expansion of Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme deferred to September 22: T.N. govt.The scheme will be rolled out in all districts except Chengalpattu and Tiruppur, where the Model Code of Conduct is in force in view of the ensuing bypolls to Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly segmentsThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16What is Peter Obi looking for in Yelwata? By Rotimi FasanNow that he has been given a fresh invite by so-called elders of the community to visit after last week’s botched attempt, I think it is legitimate to ask what Peter Obi, the National Democratic Congress’s presidential candidate, is looking for in Yelwata, a somnolent town in Benue State, at a time when he should […] The post What is Peter Obi looking for in Yelwata? By Rotimi Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Fragility and cooperation: the takeaways from Dong Jun’s Xiangshan Forum speechChinese Defence Minister Dong Jun gave a keynote speech to the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Wednesday, with just over a week until a summit in the United States between the presidents of the two countries. In his 20-minute address, Dong outlined China’s goals for global governance, multilateralism, conflict prevention and the development of emerging technology. Global security at a ‘moment of fragility’ Dong started by warning that a “zero-sum mindset” could not resolve today’s problems. He...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Prosecutors' interrogations recorded and videotaped: 13,000 home-based cases in six months, most covering the entire processOver 13,000 home-based criminal cases were recorded and videotaped during interrogations by prosecutors in a six-month period, with most covering the entire process.Asahi Shimbun
POLITICSSep 16Florida Republican candidate marched with neo-Nazis in infamous Charlottesville rally: reportMarshall Rawson was seen marching alongside the League of the South during the deadly 2017 rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, a new report findsThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16FBI files reveal new details about attempted Trump assassinThe FBI has released new documents about the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. One rally goer told the FBI the attempted assassin Thomas Crooks was making "hateful comments" about Trump before the attack. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk reports.NBC News
POLITICSSep 16About 300 South Koreans prepare claims against the Trump Administration over massive raidTrabajadores surcoreanos demandarán a EE.UU. por una redada en una planta de baterías, alegando abusos y detenciones injustas. Las acciones legales buscan reconocimiento oficial y disculpas por parte de Washington, tras denuncias de condiciones insalubres y maltratos.Clarín
POLITICSSep 16Mexico shows support for Cuba and celebrates its day on the island with a mariachi contestEn La Habana, un concurso musical celebrado por la embajada mexicana honró la independencia de México y mostró apoyo a Cuba ante sanciones externas.La gala, con tributo a Juan Gabriel, destacó la cercanía cultural entre ambos países, subrayada por el envío de ayuda humanitaria mexicana.Clarín
POLITICSSep 16Farage readies for anti-establishment court battle over £72 million crypto haulLabour frets about an opportunity for Reform to blame the system if they can't keep the cash.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16Ursula von der Who? Polling shows many EU citizens don’t know who Commission president isSome 45% of respondents to a POLITICO poll in Germany said von der Leyen was doing a bad job.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16Malingering or memory loss? Duterte to appear in ICC courtroom for assessmentSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 162027: Let us end this presidential campaign charadeBy SUNNY IKHIOYA It is not a matter of whether you love President Bola Tinubu or not. It is a question of the way forward for Nigeria. We are taught to believe that politics is a contest of ideas. The side that convinces the people that it has the best way forward wins. This is […] The post 2027: Let us end this presidential campaign charade appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria