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POLITICSSep 18Democracy Digest: Hungary Opens Way for Adoption by Gay CouplesElsewhere, Poland and Russia trade threats after drone strike on Ukrainian train bound for Warsaw; Slovak Defence Minister under pressure to explain dealings with Czech arms tycoon; and Czech PM floats idea of creating ‘Euro Patriot’ joint missile defence program.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 18Hong Kong talent schemes could add 1.2% to GDP annually: John LeeTalent attracted to Hong Kong under various admission schemes could add about 1.2 per cent to the city’s gross domestic product (GDP) each year, the city leader has said, adding that more than half of those reaching the three-year mark are willing to stay. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Friday the government had attracted more than 300,000 people through its talent measures, with about 20 per cent from places outside mainland China. “These talent will create an extra GDP of probably...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18Russians begin voting in parliamentary election in shadow of warPolling stations opened Friday in Russia’s Far East, kicking off a three-day election that President Vladimir Putin’s party is all but guaranteed to win in the fifth year of war with Ukraine. It will be Russia’s first parliamentary election since Moscow sent troops to Ukraine in February 2022. The conflict has since killed hundreds of thousands. Only parties that support Putin and the Kremlin’s dragging military campaign have been registered to run. Moscow has also organised voting in occupied...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18Why Is Thailand Not Prosecuting Members of the Mauerberger Network?One year after the South African national Benjamin Mauerberger and his network were first exposed, not one intermediary has been charged.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 18Russia votes in parliamentary election as war in Ukraine drags onPolls opened in Russia's Far East on Friday as the country began three days of voting for its parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin's main party, United Russia, is poised to keep its grip on power alongside other parties aligned with President Vladimir Putin, as the only party that criticised the war was removed from the ballot.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 18Russia’s parliamentary election: Who’s on the ballot, and why it mattersUnited Russia won more than two-thirds of the Duma's seats in the 2021 election and is poised to dominate the body againAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 18“US$1B Revenue Now Funding Salaries, Health, Education”Finance Minister Ngafuan discusses Liberia's effective use of over US$1 billion revenue since January 2026 for public services, infrastructure development, and increased salaries, emphasizing the importance of domestic resource mobilization and financial management.liberianobserver · liberia
POLITICSSep 18General : Seizure Of Cargo Bound For Israel Reflects Malaysiaâ€TMs Firm Stance - ZulkifliPUTRAJAYA, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The seizure of a container suspected of carrying military cargo linked to the Israeli regime at Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Johor, demonstrates Malaysia’s firm stance against any form of collusion or logistical support for Zionist oppression, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.bernama · malaysia
POLITICSSep 18General : Kajang Prison, Najib's Residence Draw Media Attention Following House Arrest OrderKAJANG, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Kajang Prison and the residence of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak have become focal points for local and international media following the announcement that he has been granted a conditional pardon by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today.bernama · malaysia
POLITICSSep 18Law Society of Hong Kong mourns the passing of former non-permanent judge Justice William GummowThe Law Society of Hong Kong has expressed deep sadness following the passing of the Honourable Mr Justice William Montague Charles Gummow AC, who served as a non-permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal.thestandard_hk · hong kong
POLITICSSep 18Central GST Superintendent caught taking ₹8 lakh bribe in BengaluruA mediator was also arrestedThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 18Why Malaysia Won’t Extradite Dr. Zakir Naik to IndiaDespite being wanted on various criminal charges in India, the Islamic preacher has become hugely popular since arriving in Malaysia in 2016.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 18UN mission alleges crimes against humanity in Iranian protest crackdownAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 18South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deploymentSouth Korean president will facilitate US-North Korea talks but will not deploy troops in US war on Iran.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 18Indonesian Parliamentary Committee Debates Changes to Fiscal Deficit LimitSome lawmakers say that the current administration should have the right to a 3 percent ceiling in order to support its expansive economic agenda.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 18Adarana-3 scheme to be relaunched soon, says Viswabrahmin Corporation chiefA proposal to provide pensions to Vishwabrahmin artisans from the age of 50 has been brought to the notice of the government, says A.P. Viswabrahmin Welfare and Development Corporation chairpersonThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 18Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister saysAustralia will detain tourists who overstay visas to send a message of deterrence under new rules aimed at reducing levels of migration, a minister said on Friday. Australia's…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 18UP CM Yogi lights lamp at Prerna Sthal, launches Seva Sankalp AbhiyanCM Yogi on Vishwakarma Jayanti: Prime Minister Modi is the architect of New India, 25 crore people of UP stand with himThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 18As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN - ReutersReuters World
POLITICSSep 18Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdownMore than 77,000 visa overstayers face detention or departure as Australia cracks down on immigration violations.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 18The EU and Canada are getting closer than ever. And the world is watchingThe EU's move to make Canada an "associate member" is being watched worldwide as a new model to attract other democracies in its orbit, but it risks alienating candidate countries and further straining ties with Washington.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18Analysis: Bruised by Trump, EU and Canada find solace in each other's armsThe blossoming partnership between the European Union and Canada cannot be understood apart from the behaviour of the US president, who has assailed both sides with his punitive tariffs and annexationist threats.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18Rehabilitation of Stalin, restriction of alcohol and abortion... In Vologda, Governor Filimonov's crusade for "Russian values"RÉCIT - À la tête de sa région située dans le nord du pays, ce politicien ultraconservateur, ancien conseiller au Kremlin, a entrepris une série de mesures pour contrer le «génocide par l’alcool» et le déclin démographique.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 18An Irish voice in Beijing’s debate on the new world orderAt China’s Xiangshan Forum, an Irish general argues that a multipolar world can only be stable if smaller states’ sovereignty is respectedIrish Times World