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POLITICSSep 16JD Vance: US cannot be ‘subservient’ to Israel on Middle East policyThe U.S. vice president delivered another warning to Israeli officials, amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16Nasarawa: Shugaba-Abdullahi emerges NDC governorship candidateThe Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Nasarawa State, has unveiled Musa Shugaba-Abdulahi as its gubernatorial candidate in the 2027 general elections in the state during its Substitution Primary Election, which took place Tuesday night in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. The post Nasarawa: Shugaba-Abdullahi emerges NDC governorship candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16US military prepares ceremonial welcome for Xi Jinping at the White HouseA US military honour guard held a rehearsal at the White House as Washington fine-tuned diplomatic protocols and preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the United States next week. A video clip posted on social media by Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson on Tuesday afternoon Washington time showed service members from various military branches dressed in ceremonial uniform and standing in formation. The drill mirrored the welcome extended to US President Donald...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16INEC Has Fixed The Ballot, It Has Not Fixed The OppositionThe commission has confirmed 18 presidential candidates and their running mates, including President Bola Tinubu of the APC, Atiku Abubakar of the ADC, Peter Obi of the NDC, and Seyi Makinde of the APM. The post INEC Has Fixed The Ballot, It Has Not Fixed The Opposition appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 16Kosovan ex-president Thaci sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimesHet Kosovotribunaal in Den Haag heeft Hashim Thaci, de voormalig president van Kosovo, veroordeeld tot 25 jaar cel. De internationale rechtbank ziet voldoende bewijs dat Thaci meerdere oorlogsmisdaden heeft gepleegd tijdens de Kosovo-oorlog in de jaren negentig, zoals moord, marteling en onmenselijke behandelingen. De aanklagers hadden begin dit jaar 45 jaar cel tegen Thaci geëist. Naast Thaci, die de aantijgingen altijd heeft ontkend en op voorhand zei uit te gaan van vrijspraak, stonden ook drie oud-commandanten van het Kosovo Bevrijdingsleger terecht. Ook zij zijn veroordeeld tot jarenlangeNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 16People’s Daily rejects US claims of malicious AI distillation, warns of countermeasuresChina’s ruling Communist Party mouthpiece has rejected US allegations that Chinese artificial intelligence companies conducted “industrial-scale” distillation of American frontier models, warning that Beijing would respond if Washington continued to suppress China’s AI industry. In a commentary published on Wednesday, People’s Daily said the US claims were “without factual or legal basis” and accused Washington of “politicising” a normal technical and commercial practice. The strong stance came...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16EU to launch new cooperation programs with Ukraine's defense industry – von der LeyenEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined details of assistance to Ukraine ahead of winter and announced plans for defense-industrial cooperation, including the launch of new cooperation programs.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 16Probe into fake sick notes to stop migrants being sent to repatriation centresPolice stage searches in many parts of Italy to obtain evidenceANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 16Trump set to sell 40,000 one-ton bombs to IsraelPRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, 16 September: The Washington Post reports that ICE is facing the fallout of their massive and 'reckless' hiring campaigns. Next, the Trump administration is planning to sell 2.8 billion dollars' worth of bombs to Israel. Also, Ed Sheeran's tour suffers another blow as his opening acts as well as his backing band drop out of his concerts. Finally, the French papers remember Catherine Ringer of the Rita Mitsuko band.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 162027: INEC cleans National Voter Register with NIN ahead of pollsINEC says the exercise is meant to improve the register's integrity. The post 2027: INEC cleans National Voter Register with NIN ahead of polls appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 16Future of Chancellor Merz hanging by a thread, 'departure is on the table'Nog voor de volgende verkiezingsnederlaag een feit is, wordt al openlijk over het einde van het kanselierschap van Friedrich Merz gesproken. Volgens Duitse media wordt in zijn partij CDU/CSU nagedacht over het vervangen van Merz. Zijn vertrek zou volgende week al kunnen plaatsvinden. Zondag zijn er deelstaatverkiezingen in Berlijn en het Oost-Duitse Mecklenburg-Voor-Pommeren (MV). Na de halvering in Saksen-Anhalt worden opnieuw nederlagen voor de CDU verwacht. In MV stevent de partij af op het slechtste resultaat in een deelstaat ooit en dreigt de CDU zelfs onder de kiesdrempel te eindigen. DaNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 16Hague Court Finds Former Kosovo President Thaci Criminially Responsible For War CrimesRFE/RL
POLITICSSep 16FBI uncovers strange ‘Bob Dole’ detail about Trump’s would-be assassinAttorney General Todd Blanche ‌said on Tuesday the FBI had discovered new information regarding the shooter who attempted to assassinate Donald TrumpThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16Supreme Court says falsely quoting judges in barred online court clips crosses over from contempt to crimeA three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said falsely imputing statements as part of oral submissions made by lawyers in court was also wrongThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Strike: NANS suspends planned protest after governor promise to resolve issues in two weeksMr Babatunde said the governor promised to resolve all issues within two weeks. The post Strike: NANS suspends planned protest after governor promise to resolve issues in two weeks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 16Hong Kong’s first five-year plan seeks to boost innovationHong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu presented the city’s first ever five-year plan, including steps to bolster innovation, birth rates and financial activity. The city aims to raise spending on innovation to 3 per cent of gross domestic product after 2030 from 1.63 per cent in 2024, Lee said as he announced the plan on Wednesday alongside the traditional annual policy address. There were also steps to accelerate construction of the tech-focused Northern Metropolis megaproject on the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16European Union opens door for Canada to become its first associate memberPrime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU – but not membershipThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16Cartoon: Dancing disco in ‘darkness’Cartoon: Dancing disco in 'darkness' The post Cartoon: Dancing disco in ‘darkness’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Trump escalates war on federal dataThe nerdy, traditionally apolitical world of federal data is increasingly getting swept up in the Trump administration's push to control every level of government.Across the federal government, agencies are changing how they collect and publicize information. More and more, politics and ideology are part of the equation.Why it matters: Reliable, unbiased data informs nearly everything the federal government does — from distributing benefits and enforcing workplace discrimination laws to responding to public health threats.Driving the news: The administration's moves in recent weeks span an arrAxios
POLITICSSep 16Human rights lawyer Noura Erakat arrested at hearing against Israel BondsPalestinian human rights lawyer Noura Erakat was arrested in Florida after speaking against an Israel Bonds investment.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16The Future of Europe: Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It?The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so would be beneficial for both Europe and Canada.Spiegel International [en]
POLITICSSep 16Fact-Check: Gov Sani’s claim that Kaduna hasn’t taken loans since 2023 is misleadingKaduna Governor Uba Sani’s claim that he has borrowed “not one kobo” since taking office is at odds with state records showing ₦10.03bn in loan receipts under his administration, while FAAC data also challenge his ₦6.7bn monthly deduction claim. The post Fact-Check: Gov Sani’s claim that Kaduna hasn’t taken loans since 2023 is misleading appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 16UK to make ‘doxxing’ a criminal offenseThe U.K. is clamping down on 'doxxing' following a wave of online abuse against lifeboat volunteers.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16The Prosecutor's Office targets the Government delegate of Ceuta for the “omission of measures” during the massive entry of migrantsLa fiscal Silvia Rojas en la ciudad autónoma dice que debe investigarse en la Audiencia Nacional “la información de la que disponían las autoridades españolas” y si existieron “omisiones relevantes en materia de prevención”El País