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POLITICSSep 17Zara Larsson bashes White House over ‘Midnight Sun’ ICE video: ‘You guys are such f—ing losers’Swedish pop star Zara Larsson ripped the White House on Thursday after it used her song “Midnight Sun” in a video on social media accompanied by footage of immigration arrests and deportations. The video, posted to the White House’s TikTok account, shows Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detaining and handcuffing people as Larsson’s song…The Hill
POLITICSSep 17Fear and loathing in Trump's Miami backyard over immigration crackdownStaring into the camera, Rep. Maria Salazar cut a new campaign ad that told President Trump what so many of her fellow Hispanic Republicans in Miami are saying: Immigration crackdown has gone too far.Why it matters: The anger at Trump over heavy-handed immigration enforcement is palpable in Miami-Dade County, and there's mounting political worry among Republicans across the state that it could cost the GOP in the midterm elections.Zoom in: A bellwether, Miami-Dade is Florida's most-populous county, which Trump flipped to the Republican column in 2020 and 2024 thanks to strong Latino support, eAxios
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 17United States Redoubles Pressure Against Cuba: New Sanctions Hit the Army and Nickel SectorLas sanciones afectan a cuatro empresas que construyen simuladores y componentes electrónicos para las Fuerzas Armadas.El Tiempo
POLITICSSep 17DOGE bros have a new role — making an AI-powered site for Trump that handles basic government servicesSome Trump administration officials reportedly hope that America.gov will help boost Republican congressional candidates in the midterm electionsThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 17G.O.P. Representative Breaks With Trump in Ad Criticizing the Immigration CrackdownRepresentative María Elvira Salazar, a three-term representative from Miami, won re-election by 20 percentage points in 2024. Her ad suggests worry among some Republicans about their standing with Hispanic voters.NYT US
POLITICSSep 17SC/ST Commission seeks action over alleged humiliation of Adi Dravida students in CuddaloreThe SC/ST Commission is seeking action regarding the alleged humiliation of Adi Dravida students in Cuddalore. This highlights concerns about social discrimination and the protection of minority rights in India.The Hindu
POLITICSSep 17California eyes prison heat protections that fall short of workplace standardsAs Californians have weathered relentless heat waves, state workplace safety regulators have repeatedly reminded employers to protect employees from heat illness by providing water, shade, cooldown areas, and additional rest breaks when temperatures climb. But there’s a notable exception in...hanfordsentinel · united states of america
POLITICSSep 17California eyes prison heat protections that fall short of workplace standardsAs Californians have weathered relentless heat waves, state workplace safety regulators have repeatedly reminded employers to protect employees from heat illness by providing water, shade, cooldown areas, and additional rest breaks when temperatures climb. But there’s a notable exception in...lodinews · united states of america
POLITICSSep 17The Lives Built on Colombia’s Peace Deal Are at RiskThe new president is unsettling the combatants who laid down their arms a decade ago.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 17State Finance Commission chairman calls for authority, greater fiscal autonomy for local bodiesIf we could achieve this decentralisation, we will cease to be a mere Constitutional promise and we will become a lived reality of Indian democracy, says AllaudinThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 17NPTEL survey proposing ‘charge’ for access to free learning modules creates discontentNPTEL later clarified that it had gone ahead with the survey for taking learners’ feedbackThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 17Shettima clarifies remarks on northern governors’ support for President Tinubu in 2023The Office of the Vice President has clarified recent remarks by Vice President Kashim Shettima regarding President Bola Tinubu’s backing from northern governors. The post Shettima clarifies remarks on northern governors’ support for President Tinubu in 2023 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 17In Russia, how Vladimir Putin's party prepared for its announced legislative victoryDÉCRYPTAGE - Le Kremlin s’est employé à verrouiller les élections des 18, 19 et 20 septembre qui devraient permettre, sans surprise, au parti présidentiel, Russie unie, d’arriver en tête du scrutin.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 172027: Obi, Kwankwaso Movement unveils 59-member presidential campaign councilThe group has also unveiled directors for mobilisation, women affairs, strategy, security, legal affairs and other key areas ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Obi, Kwankwaso Movement unveils 59-member presidential campaign council appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17Congress members fleeing DC all say the same thing about filling their gas tanksTrump insists rising fuel prices are ‘a very inexpensive price to pay,’ for his war in Iran. Eric Garcia asks Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill about the last time they stopped for gasThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 17Russia’s elections weren’t always this dishonest. Here’s how the system broke down and why voting can still expose fraud.Russians will vote for members of the State Duma from September 18 to 20. The authorities are counting on a solid — though not triumphant — victory; the opposition is both uniting and quarreling as it searches for the best protest-voting strategy; and many potential voters are growing more skeptical about the whole idea of showing up at a polling station or using the remote electronic voting system, since the results will be “faked” anyway. How reasonable is that view? Are elections in Russia really illegitimate from the outset? Which ones were the most dishonest? And how do you find the motivMeduza [en]
POLITICSSep 17NASS urges FG to review monetisation policyBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Assembly has appealed to the Federal Government to review its monetisation policy, particularly the non-provision of official accommodation for civil and public servants. The appeal was made by the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Kamoru Ogunlana, while delivering his closing remarks at the end of a one-month […] The post NASS urges FG to review monetisation policy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17Archbishop ‘withdraws’ award given to Muslim cleric who praised bin LadenThe office of the Archbishop of Canterbury on Thursday withdrew an interfaith award given this September 11 to a Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden, after the decision sparked backlash. The post Archbishop ‘withdraws’ award given to Muslim cleric who praised bin Laden appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17Tiny English village votes overwhelmingly to leave U.K. in protest of nearby asylum seeker housingPiddington, a tiny English village of 350 people have voted overwhelmingly —285 to 26 — to "leave" the United Kingdom in a symbolic referendum over plans to house around 1,250 male asylum seekers at a military site less than a mile away. The vote had no legal force, but drew a 92% turnout.CBS News
POLITICSSep 17Man attempts to set fire to synagogue in WuppertalIn de Duitse stad Wuppertal heeft een man geprobeerd brand te stichten bij een synagoge. Hij zou aan het begin van de middag een brandbare vloeistof bij een zij-ingang uit hebben gegoten en vervolgens aangestoken. Medewerkers van de synagoge wisten het vuur snel te doven, meldt de politie. De schade is daardoor beperkt gebleven. Het incident valt enkele dagen voor de belangrijke joodse feestdag Jom Kippoer. Tagesschau meldt dat het joodse gebedshuis vrijwel 24 uur per dag wordt bewaakt door de politie en dat de man daarom snel opgepakt kon worden. Hij zou 37 zijn en een Afghaanse achtergrond hNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 17French PM aims to cut public spending by €54 billion in 2027 budgetFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu revealed plans to cut the public deficit down to 4.8% of GDP – excluding defense spending.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 17India vows to protect energy security after new US tariffs over Russian oilIndia has warned Washington that new measures to levy tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil could impact bilateral ties, the South Asian nation's foreign ministry said on Thursday, hours after the U.S. made a ​new move to ‌punish such buyers. Earlier in the day, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill intended ⁠to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 17Mike Pence says he has ‘no plans’ to run for president, other offices in 2028Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday said he has “no plans” to run for president or any other elected office in 2028. During an event hosted by the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., the organization’s chair David Rubenstein pressed Pence about whether he would consider another presidential bid. “What I can tell you is…The Hill
POLITICSSep 17What shall we do about South Africa?, By Azu IshiekweneAnti-immigrant scapegoating may seem normal, especially among politicians in the post-Trump era. Still, I share the sentiment expressed on the back of the proverbial mammy wagon that often travelled East of Nigeria in the old days: “No condition is permanent.” If South Africa needed any serious signal that the mobs roaming the streets of its […] The post What shall we do about South Africa?, By Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times