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POLITICSSep 30Former US Diplomat Fried Warns Mixed Signals Could Undercut Russia SanctionsThe United States has new powers to increase economic pressure on Russia, but their impact will depend on whether the Trump administration uses them consistently and makes clear what it wants Moscow and other governments to do, former US diplomat Daniel Fried told RFE/RL.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 30Former US Diplomat: 'Right Moment Is Now' To Implement New Russia Sanctions LawIn an interview with RFE/RL, Daniel Fried, a former US ambassador and assistant secretary of state, said that the new sanctions law gives Washington leverage by exerting pressure on buyers of Russian oil and gas -- if the Trump administration is serious about implementing it.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 30Photos: A journalist is crowned king in UgandaThe death of King Oyo Nyimba in August triggered widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 30In Guinea-Bissau, the announcement of Embaló's candidacy sparks rumors of discontent within the presidential guardLe ministère de l’Intérieur a tenté de rassurer la population après que des éléments de la garde présidentielle ont été désarmés ou mutés. L’incident survient au moment où l’ex-président Embaló annonce son retour pour la présidentielle du 6 décembre.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 30No, Macron isn't planning to trigger a war with Russia to stay in powerAllegations are circulating online that Macron will put France at war with Russia to postpone elections and stay in power as his second consecutive term comes to an end. However, the country's constitution makes this unfeasible in many ways.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 30Rival queries Pantami’s eligibility for Gombe PDP rerun primary“Despite our warnings, the PDP went ahead and fielded Isa Ali, who, by his own showing, was not a member of the party at the time, 21 days before the primaries,” Mr Mailantarki said The post Rival queries Pantami’s eligibility for Gombe PDP rerun primary appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 30Atiku asks Tinubu to explain Nigeria’s health deal with US after Ghana’s rejection“At this point, Nigerians do not know whether the provisions Ghana rejected are in the agreement Tinubu signed. That is precisely why the government must publish the full text. Nigerians should not have to guess what has been agreed in their name,” Atiku said. The post Atiku asks Tinubu to explain Nigeria’s health deal with US after Ghana’s rejection appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 30Bustinduy relies on "social pressure" from the streets against those who try to "block" decreesEl ministro de Sumar hace guiños a Podemos, ERC y Bildu al señalarlos como impulsores de algunas medidas destacadas LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 30India bloc meeting: Kharge bats for pre-SIR electoral roll for future polls; voting through ballots instead of EVMsCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge advocates pre-SIR rolls and ballot voting as part of the INDIA bloc’s push for transparency, accountability, and broader voter inclusion ahead of future pollsThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 30Keralam bypoll results a strong indicator that CPI(M) has not lost its ground: A. VijayaraghavanCPI(M) Polit Bureau member says the electorate has responded against UDF government at the first opportunity after it came to powerThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 30President Mnangagwa highlights economic gains, warns of drought risk in ZimbabweHe attributed those macroeconomic gains to a stronger financial-sector framework, saying this should help maintain confidence in Zimbabwe’s economy.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 30Rebuffing “Clever Kids, Clueless Parents” Mentality: Education, Not Speech RestrictionCourts must reject the mentality that kids are too clever—and parents either too addled or tech-naïve—for effectively deploying the many extant tools provided by technology companies to help safeguard minors online. Accepting the “clever kids, clueless parents” position sadly promotes unconstitutional censorship of lawful, First Amendment-protected expression that minors have a constitutional right to access and platforms have a right to convey. The post Rebuffing “Clever Kids, Clueless Parents” Mentality: Education, Not Speech Restriction appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
POLITICSSep 30Attention turns to economy on final day of Macron’s visit to SpainPresident Emmanuel Macron is in Spain for the final day of his two-day state visit, the first by a French president to the country since 2009. After being welcomed with a banquet at the Royal Palace by King Felipe VI on Tuesday, on today's agenda is the opening of the Franco-Spanish economic forum and a meeting with Spain's leftist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Once economically ahead of Spain, France is now seeing Spain grow faster, as the Spanish economy has outpaced its French neighbour in recent years.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 30Democrats eye Nebraska as an opportunity to take a Senate seat away from RepublicansDemocrats hope they might be able to swipe both a Senate and a House seat from Republicans in this solidly red state.NBC News
POLITICSSep 30Drastic budget cutbacks essential to fund Europe's defense, Germany and allies warnSix European leaders have called for major cuts to a proposed 2 trillion euro budget.CNBC
POLITICSSep 30South Africa summons US ambassador for the second time over "undiplomatic conduct"South Africa again summons the US diplomat over his critical comments on the bilateral relationship, escalating tensions. The move follows US visa restrictions imposed by the U.S. on South Africans accused of racial discrimination, increasing the conflict.Clarín
POLITICSSep 30In Fractious France, Politicians Agree on One Thing: Pope Leo Was a HitIn a four-day visit, Pope Leo XIV won praise across the political spectrum, even from its most avowedly secular figures.NYT World
POLITICSSep 30Sen. Josh Hawley introduces bill aimed at stopping abuse of Flock camerasSen. Josh Hawley is unveiling legislation to establish guardrails for Flock cameras and other artificial intelligence-powered surveillance technology, CBS News has learned.CBS News
POLITICSSep 30Ken Paxton, G.O.P. Nominee in Texas, Privately Said Trump’s Convention Hurt HimKen Paxton, one of the party’s top Senate candidates and a Trump loyalist, said that “everybody’s numbers dropped” after the event, according to audio obtained by The Times.NYT US
POLITICSSep 30As Violence Falls, Crime Isn’t Paying as a Republican Line of AttackAcross the country, especially in the North Carolina Senate race, Republicans have charged opponents with being soft on crime, even as crime rates plummet.NYT US
POLITICSSep 30Who is Milei's only minister who avoided the chainsaw: landing in Paris to talk about investments and meeting with businessmenMario Lugones is Minister of Health. A recent UBA monitoring showed that national spending on Health not only did not suffer cuts but has registered an increase of almost 29% since 2023. What explains it.Clarín
POLITICSSep 30Javier Milei arrives in Paris to meet with businessmen and MacronThe President will touch down in Paris to participate in Argentine Week in France along with cabinet members. The focus is on the economic direction and answering questions.Clarín
POLITICSSep 30Deputies begin debate on the Malvinas Law and there is alert over key points for the GovernmentThere is consensus among the different blocs on the defense of the sovereignty of the islands. But the discussion will revolve around the protection of critical infrastructure and modifications in defenseClarín
POLITICSSep 30Hispanic Voters on the Texas Border Have Soured on TrumpIn 2024, these voters were an essential part of the winning Republican coalition. Now, many feel abandoned and furious, complicating the party’s chances in November.NYT US