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POLITICSSep 17US Congress Passes Sweeping Russia Sanctions BillThe legislation targets Russia’s energy and defence sectors, senior officials and its so-called shadow fleet of tankers used to evade Western sanctions. The post US Congress Passes Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 17JD Vance faces test in White House meeting with Israel-backing radio hostThe meeting with New York-based Sid Rosenberg comes as Vance tries to court skeptical Jewish Republicans ahead of a likely 2028 run.Politico
POLITICSSep 17Nigerian newspapers review: Tinubu must intervene in Wike, APC govs’ feud – PCCIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) urging President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the face-off between governors elected on the APC platform and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. The post Nigerian newspapers review: Tinubu must intervene in Wike, APC govs’ feud – PCC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17Feijóo asks the EU to exert "appropriate pressure" to "solve the government's disaster" in CeutaPublica un artículo en Político, medio de referencia en Bruselas, en el que reclama más implicación comunitaria para que la crisis "no se enquiste" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 17Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’Prime Minister Mark Carney told European lawmakers that an alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country. The moves come amid a historic low for U.S. ties with Canada.NYT World
POLITICSSep 17US denies Palestine leader Abbas a visa to UN summit for second year runningThe Palestinian Authority has condemned a US decision to deny visas to President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of officials ahead of next week's UN General Assembly, marking the second consecutive year Washington has blocked his attendance.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 17Canada alliance plan ‘not against anyone’, EU says after Trump threat"As our president made clear yesterday, the proposed strengthening of our partnership with Canada is not against anyone else, but for our common strength," the commission's trade spokesperson Olof Gill said when asked about Trump's remarks. The post Canada alliance plan ‘not against anyone’, EU says after Trump threat appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17Fact check: Will Marine Le Pen hold a Frexit referendum if she becomes president of France?The National Rally politician was once a keen proponent of a vote for France to leave the EU, following in the UK's footsteps.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 17French fishermen renew protest as France boosts aid over soaring fuel pricesFrench fishermen renewed protests over rising fuel costs on Thursday despite the government increasing subsidies for the sector and extending support for farmers and construction companies. Diesel prices are nearing a record high, fuelling wider concern over the cost of living and calls for protests reminiscent of the Yellow Vest movement, seven months before the presidential election.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 17Australia tightens visa policy, backpackers victimsSlecht nieuws voor backpackers die met een enkeltje naar Australië willen gaan voor een jarenlang reisavontuur. De Australische minister Burke van Binnenlandse Zaken kondigde vandaag aan het visumbeleid voor buitenlandse migranten op meerdere fronten te willen aanscherpen. Dit kan grote gevolgen hebben voor de rugzaktoerist. Zo wil de regering het voor internationale studenten verbieden om tijdens hun studie hun partner en kinderen mee te nemen naar Australië. Ook worden de regels voor de onder backpackers populaire werkvakantievisa aangescherpt. Zo wordt de wachttijd verlengd van een dag naarNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 17India vows to protect its interests as US prepares 100% tariffs for countries importing Russian oilGraham’s bill to hit Russian oil importers has potential implications for US-India ties and international energy market, says New DelhiThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 17FG, Labour Agree On 2-Week Review Of King’s College ConcessionThe development came after the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) alongside its parent body, the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, held an emergency high-level meeting with the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja. The post FG, Labour Agree On 2-Week Review Of King’s College Concession appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 17Pernicious states: Towards a new grammar of international relationsWe have names for weak and failing states. We need one for superpowers that cause global harm.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 17Photos: “Stop giving loans to Nigeria”, ActionAid, others protest Nigeria’s rising debt, borrowingActionAid Nigeria, market women, university students and other civil society groups on Thursday staged a protest at the gate of the Federal Ministry of Finance over Nigeria’s rising debt stock and the Federal Government’s continued borrowing. The protesters called on the Federal Government to reconsider further borrowing, while urging the World Bank and International Monetary […] The post Photos: “Stop giving loans to Nigeria”, ActionAid, others protest Nigeria’s rising debt, borrowing appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17‘Don’t drag national flag into politics’: Ponnam Prabhakar counters Kishan ReddyMr. Prabhakar said the movements against the Nizam’s rule at the time were led by the Congress and Communist parties, and pointed out that the BJP did not exist thenThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 17Centre in SC reduces NEET-SS qualifying percentile to 30%; TN to get 40 vacant seats backCentre reduces NEET-SS qualifying percentile from 50% to 30% for special stray vacancy round; 40 vacant in-service seats to be returned to Tamil NaduThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 17Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu counters Premallatha Vijayakant’s remarks on VCK-TVK alliancePremallatha had said the VCK had joined the TVK alliance because it wanted a ministerial postThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 17Supreme Court expresses shock over deaths in relief camps in Manipur, asks Chief Secretary to respondCJI slams failure to give information on the deaths, including a sexual assault, to a court-appointed panel; asks why post-mortems were conducted in only 20 out of the 640 deaths in the relief campsThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 17Anger over Thaçi war crimes sentence spills into protests at Kosovo EU missionThousands who had gathered in Prishtina expecting an acquittal dispersed in silence after the Kosovo Specialist Chambers found the former president guilty of murder, torture and illegal detention, with some clashing with riot police outside the EU mission.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 17States prep for ICE agents to be at polls, just in caseThe Trump administration's hints about sending ICE agents to election polling places this fall have led state officials from Maine to Oregon to make plans to counter any actions that could affect voters. Why it matters: It's illegal for federal law enforcement to be at polling places — and there are limits on how close local authorities can be — but when asked about ICE at the polls, President Trump said in May he'd "do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections."Earlier this month, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE agents could be at polling places if they weAxios
POLITICSSep 17Democrats propose bill to strike down controversial Saudi nuclear dealCongress has 90 days to review the agreement on nuclear energy projects.ABC News
POLITICSSep 17Supreme Court reserves judgment in INEC appeal over ZLP challenge to Electoral ActThe Supreme Court said the "date for judgement would be communicated to the parties." The post Supreme Court reserves judgment in INEC appeal over ZLP challenge to Electoral Act appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 17Paris hosts security talks on replacing UN mission to LebanonFrench President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the leaders of Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday for talks on shoring up support for the Lebanese army as the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission comes to its end.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 17Police propose new desk to protect Nigeria’s creative economyThe Inspector-General of Police has proposed a specialised desk to coordinate security and intellectual property protection in Nigeria’s growing creative economy. The post Police propose new desk to protect Nigeria’s creative economy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times