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POLITICSSep 16Don’t trust verbal promises of Centre: Omar Abdullah tells Ladakh leadersJ&K Chief Minister urges Ladakh leaders to seek written assurance from Centre on Statehood and special statusThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Abbott orders penalties for Texas data centers that fail to report water useThe governor’s office said that some major water users, including data centers, appear to have violated state law by failing to provide required information about their water use.The Hill
POLITICSSep 16China mulls bid for Apec free-trade area to taunt US, tantalise AsiaChina is increasingly expected to push for a trade agreement binding a wide swathe of the Pacific Rim, including the US, when it hosts a forum of major Asia-Pacific economies in November, but a real deal may be hard to secure as Washington is likely to resist, according to analysts. The anticipated push for the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), covering all 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum, would – even if unsuccessful – earn Beijing goodwill from other...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid genocideAs Gaza is being destroyed, the so-called oil fund enjoys robust returns from companies linked to Israel's military.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Govt. augmenting power supply infra in villages at a cost of ₹10,000 crore, says Energy Minister Ravi KumarPriority is also being accorded to recruitment, employee welfare, training, and promotion of renewable energy, he assertsThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Mini-accounts and screen time: this is how the EU wants to limit children's social media useGeen totaalverbod, maar wel heel stevige beperkingen voor iedereen jonger dan 15 jaar. Dat is de kern van het wetsvoorstel van de Europese Commissie om het gebruik van sociale media door jongeren en kinderen aan banden te leggen. Een jaar geleden werd dat plan al aangekondigd, maar vandaag maakte Commissievoorzitter Von der Leyen bekend dat het socialemediaverbod voor kinderen er wat haar betreft komt. Het wetsvoorstel met als naam de "EU-Kinderwet" is een stokpaardje van Von der Leyen. In haar 'State of the European Union' zei ze dat het "de beurt is aan Europa om actie te ondernemen". Een leNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 16Iran: Activists sound alarm as regime seizes Baha'i assetsRights groups warn Iran is increasingly confiscating assets from government critics and members of the country's Baha'i faith, but also actors, athletes and journalists living abroad.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 16The artists who pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour over PalestineSupporting acts of Sheeran's US tour have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, banned for saying 'Free Palestine'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Shivamogga BJP to hold many events to mark PM Modi’s birthdayThe Shivamogga unit of the BJP plans to organize numerous events to commemorate Prime Minister Modi’s birthday.The Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Trump threatens to stop Kennedy Center renovation if his name isn't added back to buildingPresident Trump threatened to stop the planned renovation of the Kennedy Center if a judge's ruling barring his name from being added to the building again isn't overturned. The board voted Tuesday to close the center for renovation. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more details.CBS News
POLITICSSep 16RFK Jr.’s sister knocks Trump on Kennedy Center shutdownKerry Kennedy, the sister of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., blamed President Trump for the Kennedy Center’s board voting to close the performing arts venue, calling the decision a “tragedy” “The American people love the Kennedy Center,” she told CNN’s Erin Burnett on Tuesday. “They love the arts. They understand what’s…The Hill
POLITICSSep 16History of the collapse of a service when it becomes public: the case of ITVs in ValenciaThe previous left-wing government reversed privatization, and today it is difficult to get an appointment, there are trucks that do not circulate due to the wait, and people look for alternatives: 'We go to Murcia or Cuenca to pass it' ReadEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 16Lebanon’s New Amnesty Law Shows Sunnis’ Growing PowerHow regional developments helped Lebanese Islamists get out of jail.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 16Europe baffled by France's sudden leniency toward Russian oligarch UsmanovTo the surprise of its European partners, Paris has requested that billionaire Alisher Usmanov, known for his close ties to Vladimir Putin, be taken off the list of sanctioned Russian individuals.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 16EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for CanadaPrime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Former director of leading Chinese museum jailed 3 years after art-selling scandalA former director of a state-owned museum at the centre of a rare high-profile art scandal was sentenced to three years in prison, Chinese state media said on Wednesday. Xu Huping was found to have abused his position at the Nanjing Museum in eastern Jiangsu province and taken bribes, including money and property, for helping others secure projects and business collaborations. He was sentenced to prison for three years and fined 200,000 yuan (US$29,800), according to state news agency...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Petrol could hit ₦5,000 under Tinubu, SDP’s Adebayo warnsPresidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has warned that petrol prices could rise to ₦5,000 per litre if President Bola Tinubu wins a second term. The post Petrol could hit ₦5,000 under Tinubu, SDP’s Adebayo warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16The future of Germany’s leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections - AP NewsThe future of Germany’s leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections AP NewsAP News
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 16Turkey Begins Broad Crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. CommunityNYT World
POLITICSSep 16China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official saysChina says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East's 'existing security architecture'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Von der Leyen gives state of the EU speech with Mark Carney in the room and AI on the agendaEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is delivering a major state of the European Union speech on Wednesday setting out her priorities for the next year and her vision for tackling the challenges faced by the world’s biggest trading bloc. France 24's Armen Georgian tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16Wike should meet APC governors, explain his Rainbow Coalition — Joe IgbokweAccording to Igbokwe, the disagreement should be resolved through conversations rather than public exchanges between the minister and the governors. The post Wike should meet APC governors, explain his Rainbow Coalition — Joe Igbokwe appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Form Coalition to Challenge LondonPolitical leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have formed a coalition to challenge the authority of the UK central government in London. For the first time, the governments of all three regions are led by politicians opposed to the Union, who have now agreed to coordinate their efforts toward autonomy. The Cardiff Summit and the Push for Independence On September 14, a summit in Cardiff brought together the Scottish National Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru, and Sinn Féin. The participants, including the first ministers of the respective regions and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document outlines three primary goals: independence for Scotland and Wales, and the unification of Ireland via the exit of Northern Ireland from the UK. The coalition demands that the right to determine their future be transferred directly to their populations. The movement is driven by economic grievances, specifically regarding employment, energy costs, and the financial impact of Brexit. The leaders argue that London's economic policies have failed their regions and expressed a desire to develop independent energy sources and reintegrate with the European Union.pravda_ru · russia
POLITICSSep 16Zelenskyy says he is ready to hold elections "tomorrow, but..."President Zelenskyy said he's ready for elections "tomorrow" but cited security, legal and logistical barriers while war continues.pravda_uk · ukraine