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POLITICSSep 16Von der Leyen describes ‘horror’ at Mladić funeral but holds off on Serbia measuresThe Commission chief is resisting calls on the EU to impose consequences on Serbia, which remains a candidate country for membership of the bloc alongside other Western Balkan states.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 16Rivers, Kwara, Gombe, Cross River: APC states threatened by Wike’s Rainbow Coalition ahead of 2027Wike, however, has maintained that his political objective is to support Tinubu while working with politicians across party lines. The post Rivers, Kwara, Gombe, Cross River: APC states threatened by Wike’s Rainbow Coalition ahead of 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Only Prime Minister’s Office can grant sanction to prosecute IAS officers, Centre tells Madras High CourtJustice N. Anand Venkatesh records the submission and grants two months’ time to obtain sanction against IAS officers K.S. Kandasamy and K. Vijaya Karthikeyan in the ₹98.25-crore corporation tender irregularities case against former AIADMK Minister S.P. VelumaniThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Demolish dangerous buildings in Thrissur without delay, Kerala State Human Rights Commission tells city CorporationAccording to the Thrissur Corporation’s report, 15 buildings have been identified for immediate demolition. The commission directs the Corporation Secretary to submit an action-taken report in its sitting in October 2026The Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Madras High Court rejects plea challenging election of DMK whip E.V. Velu from Tiruvannamalai constituencyJustice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy allows applications filed by the former Minister to strike off the pleadings and reject the election petitionThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Tamil Nadu Assembly records establish M.K. Stalin was a political prisoner under MISA during EmergencyKarunanidhi ensured key extracts from the prison diary of late MP Chittibabu made its way into the Assembly records.The Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Special episode: State of the EU 2026 — promises vs realityIn this special episode from Strasbourg, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart give their first take on the State of the European Union speech delivered by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. They look at the push for a more independent Europe — from competitiveness to AI, climate, defense and Ukraine — as well as the […]Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16Trump foe Thomas Massie launches effort to impeach Pete HegsethThe resolution stems from an ongoing feud after Hegseth traveled to Kentucky earlier this year to campaign against Massie in the Republican primaryThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16R&B Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy relaunches ₹2-crore indoor stadium works in BanaganapalleLaying the foundation stone, Janardhan Reddy says he had secured the funds from the then TDP government during his previous term as MLA, directs officials to finish the construction within four monthsThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Turkey arrests dozens in ongoing crackdown on LGBTQI+ groupsA crackdown on LGBTQI+ groups in Turkey escalated on Tuesday as authorities made dozens of new arrests and police detained protesters in Istanbul and Ankara, following days of raids, arrests and online restrictions across the country.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 16The fumigation that wasn't: the case of PutumayoHoy en el pódcast Huevos Revueltos con Política revisamos qué pasó con el piloto para reactivar la fumigación aérea The post La fumigación que no fue: el caso de Putumayo appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSSep 16Tax on parcels worth up to EUR 150: Parliament takes first stepOn September 16, the Verkhovna Rada passed at first reading a package of revised bills on the taxation of small postal and express shipments worth up to EUR 150 ordered through marketplaces.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 16Aaron Guckian Wins G.O.P. Nomination for Rhode Island GovernorMr. Guckian, a self-described “compassionate conservative,” will face Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, in the general election.NYT US
POLITICSSep 16Tshisekedi third-term proposal sparks protests in DRCDozens of people have been arrested in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following protests against a proposed constitutional amendment that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term. The protests broke out on Tuesday in Kinshasa, the capital, and several other major cities, with police using force to disperse demonstrators. According to […] The post Tshisekedi third-term proposal sparks protests in DRC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Hague court sentences Kosovo ex-president Thaçi to 25 years in prison for war crimesAlongside Thaçi, three other former KLA leaders were also sentenced to lengthy prison terms.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16'Lack of focus': Charles Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progressSpeaking ahead of European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's speech before parliament, ex-Council President Charles Michel told Euronews that she has failed to rise to the occasion of the EU's challenges.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 16Fed expected to raise interest rates. And, board votes to close Kennedy CenterNPR News
POLITICSSep 1612 takeaways from von der Leyen’s State of the UnionEverything you need to know about what was said — and not said — in the European Commission president's big speech.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 162027: Tinubu will defeat Atiku, Obi, even if they unite to run – FayoseMr Fayose said the opposition would face an even greater challenge if Atiku and Mr Obi contest separately because their votes would be divided. The post 2027: Tinubu will defeat Atiku, Obi, even if they unite to run – Fayose appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 162027: Court gives Atiku 7 days to serve suit challenging Tinubu’s eligibility on APCThe Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday issued an order for President Bola Tinubu to be served, within seven days, with the suit seeking to stop him from contesting the 2027 presidential election over his alleged submission of forged certificates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The post 2027: Court gives Atiku 7 days to serve suit challenging Tinubu’s eligibility on APC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Germany news: Conservative state premiers rally behind MerzAll eight CDU state premiers have backed Friedrich Merz, urging the party to focus on rebuilding trust. Plus, Germany's coalition is weighing rapid relief as record fuel prices pile pressure on households. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 16State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speechCanada, hybrid warfare, climate change, digital safety and migration were front and centre at Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 16Moment Kash Patel’s senate hearing takes bizarre turnMoment Kash Patel's senate hearing takes bizarre turnAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Alleged discrimination vs. White people prompts new U.S. sanctions on South AfricaThe Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa.CBS News