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POLITICS22m agoTrade unions push for EU law to address menopause at workThe European Trade Union Confederation wants menopause enshrined in EU workplace legislation, as the European Parliament examines the issue and the Commission stops short of proposing a dedicated strategy.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS26m agoTrump signs order waiving Graham Act sanctions on RussiaThe new sanctions and tariffs were set to take effect in two days.ABC News
POLITICS29m agoDMs-SPs must respond within two hours to any sensitive social media-related issues: Bihar CMIn nearly a month, more than half a dozen molestation cases and assaults on women, including minors, on social media have brought a big embarrassment to the state governmentThe Hindu
POLITICS29m agoTrump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with UkraineMove comes after Trump publicly criticised Volodymyr Zelenskiy and said the US had agreed to purchase diesel from RussiaIrish Times World
POLITICSBREAKING37m agoLive: France's Yellow Vests throw their weight behind mounting student protestsHundreds of thousands of ⁠people are expected to ​demonstrate across France on Saturday as students, trade union members and remnants of the Yellow Vest movement join forces to protest rising cost of living and ​the country's fraying social model. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.France 24 [en]
POLITICS50m agoThe Anti-Terrorist Statute must be reformed to respect the ConstitutionThe Anti-Terrorist Statute must be reformulated to combat criminal finances without arbitrarily expanding punitive power or sacrificing constitutional guarantees.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS54m agoThe Israeli politicians seeking to replace NetanyahuA look at Israel's main opposition leaders, their parties and their largely shared positions on Gaza and other wars.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS54m agoFrom students to yellow vests: France prepares for day of mass protestsDemonstraties, snelwegblokkades en acties bij brandstofdepots: in heel Frankrijk zijn vandaag protesten. Scholieren en studenten hebben, zoals in de afgelopen weken, opnieuw aangekondigd de straat op te gaan, maar dit keer hebben ze gezelschap. Want ook boeren, taxichauffeurs en, terug van weggeweest, de gele hesjes sluiten zich aan. Voor de regering is het een bepalende dag: grijpt de woede van de scholierenprotesten verder om zich heen en staat Frankrijk de komende maanden een nieuwe convergence des luttes te wachten waarbij verschillende protestbewegingen samensmelten tot één groot massaproNOS Buitenland
POLITICS55m agoHarry and Meghan: questions about quasi-royal life and state securityHet zag er allemaal toch wel erg 'koninklijk' uit, ook al zijn Harry en Meghan officieel geen 'werkende royals' meer. Een juichende menigte ontving het koppel donderdag in Nottingham, waar de twee voor het eerst sinds hun terugkeer naar het Verenigd Koninkrijk samen in het openbaar verschenen. Selfies met het publiek, bloemen en Meghan in bordeauxrood, die zei dat het "geweldig is om weer terug te zijn". Het was ook maar saai zonder haar, concludeert tabloid Daily Mail. Het is inmiddels vier jaar na 'Megxit': het dramatische vertrek van Harry en Meghan uit het Britse koningshuis. Er volgde eenNOS Buitenland
POLITICS55m agoAsean’s Myanmar peace push needs Japan’s ‘silent diplomacy’Japan has long established itself as a pioneer of mediation in Southeast Asia. In 1990, for example, its officials helped broker talks between Cambodia’s warring factions, supplementing international efforts to end conflict in the country. Now, Tokyo is seeking to upgrade its diplomatic toolkit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ International Peace Mediation Unit was set up in March, followed by the launch of the Parliamentary Association for Peace Mediation in May. Around the same time, the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS56m agoAttempted suicide: Akpabio’s punitive stance, demand care for survivorsThe legislative chamber by this step may be showing how they are using a 15th century template to operate in the 21st century. The post Attempted suicide: Akpabio’s punitive stance, demand care for survivors appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS56m agoTrump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widensUS President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1h agoGerman expert: Europe must stand up to Trump and continue supporting Ukraine and ZelenskyEuropean countries should clearly state their readiness to continue supporting Ukraine and its elected President Volodymyr Zelensky, even if this means openly disagreeing with U.S. President Donald Trump.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1h agoUDF govt reconstitutes Keralam Waqf Board, appoints IUML leader M.C. Mayin Haji as chairmanAll members of board headed by K.S. Hamza replaced. Nine members have been appointed to reconstituted boardThe Hindu
POLITICS1h agoThe Judases of Democracy: How political elites undermine voter’s mandate, by Stephanie ShaakaaAs 2027 approaches, the responsibility rests not only on Wike, Soludo and Adeleke but also on the parties they represent and the ruling party seeking to benefit from their involvement The post The Judases of Democracy: How political elites undermine voter’s mandate, by Stephanie Shaakaa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1h agoTrump puts on hold new Russia sanctions he signed into lawUS president's executive order comes two days before sanctions deadline and a week after diesel deal with Putin.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1h ago‘National Peace Committee was my baby,’ Senator Ben Obi reveals origins of Abuja Peace AccordSenator Ben Obi has recounted how he initiated the National Peace Committee and coordinated the Abuja Peace Accord The post ‘National Peace Committee was my baby,’ Senator Ben Obi reveals origins of Abuja Peace Accord appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1h agoCaste based conferences set to return as U.P. poll approachesParsuram Yuva Jagriti Manch, a Brahmin caste centric social organisation, will organise a large gathering in the last week of October in Shamli district to unite the community around its grievances.The Hindu
POLITICS1h agoTrump suspends sanctions on buyers of Russian energy under Graham ActU.S. President Donald Trump has suspended the implementation of tariffs and sanctions provided for under the Lindsey Graham Act, which was passed in September.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1h agoBJP alleges HC order violation over Kozhikode Corporation’s resolution against CECBJP Kozhikode city district president K.P. Prakash Babu alleged that the resolution against the CEC, passed at the Corporation council meeting earlier this week, violated the High Court order.The Hindu
POLITICS1h agoNigeria’s correctional crisis: Inmate population hits 80,812The panel detailed allegations of inmates operating businesses from correctional centres, including POS, and involvement of officials in facilitating prohibited activities The post Nigeria’s correctional crisis: Inmate population hits 80,812 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1h agoEx-Malaysian minister Nik Nazmi admits lapse in judgment after ‘khalwat’ arrestFormer Malaysian minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has confirmed that he was one of two individuals detained by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) over an alleged khalwat case. Nik Nazmi, who helms Parti Bersama Malaysia, said he was at a residence in Petaling Jaya on Thursday with a woman after they decided to continue a discussion about a project there. “We had initially started the discussion with friends at a studio in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, before moving to Petaling Jaya to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSBREAKING1h agoWake-up Call 17/10: Large protests throughout France • Dutch Design Week startsGoedemorgen! In heel Frankrijk wordt vandaag gedemonstreerd door scholieren, boeren, taxichauffeurs en de 'gele hesjes'. En in Eindhoven gaat de Dutch Design Week van start. Eerst het weer: vandaag schijnt geregeld de zon, maar komen verspreid ook een paar buien voor. Het wordt bij een matige tot vrij krachtige wind zo'n 14 graden. Ga je vandaag op pad? Hier vind je het overzicht van de files en wegwerkzaamheden en hier alles over de situatie op het spoor. Wat kan je vandaag verwachten? Wat heb je gemist? De Amerikaanse president Trump zet een sanctiepakket tegen Rusland voorlopig in de ijskasNOS Buitenland
POLITICS1h agoAlbania’s PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for protestsAlbanian PM Edi Rama claimed ‘foreign hands’ are driving protests that have rocked the country for months.Al Jazeera [en]