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POLITICS1h agoTrump adds extra sanctions to Russian bank for ties to IranThe Trump administration on Monday added extra sanctions on one of Russia’s largest financial institutions, VTB, over its ties to Iran, layering on penalties first imposed because of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Treasury Department is redesignating VTB as part of the administration’s “Operation Economic Outcast.” The sanctions campaign was launched in August to…The Hill
POLITICS1h agoUN Security Council to hold meeting on AI next week amid international concernThe UN Security Council will hold a meeting on artificial intelligence next week amid growing international concern over the threat from the fast-moving technology, a French diplomatic source said on Monday. The meeting would be held during the United Nations General Assembly when a host of world leaders are at the UN headquarters in New York and France holds the rotating presidency of the security council. No details were given on the exact day. “In terms of global affairs, the issue of AI will...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1h agoThey affirm that the wedding of Donald Trump's son was financed by a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir PutinIt is Umar Kremlev, who paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses related to the marriage between Donald Trump Jr. and model Bettina Anderson, held last May 24. This was revealed by the ProPublica portal, according to documents reviewed by the investigative media and interviews with threeClarín
POLITICS1h agoVance confirms calls to generals, admirals on US foreign policyVice President Vance appeared to confirm on Monday a New York Times story that reported he made calls to U.S. military commanders in the Middle East, Asia and Europe to get their assessments on the Iran war. “I trust Pete and I trust Dan Caine, but I found that story very weird,” Vance told reporters.…The Hill
POLITICS1h agoSanction against Gorky Muñoz ratified and he will not be able to be a candidate in 2027El fallo es de única instancia. Al exalcalde de Neiva lo sancionaron con nueve años y seis meses de inhabilidad para ejercer cargos públicos. The post Ratificada sanción a Gorky Muñoz y no podrá ser candidato en 2027 appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS2h agoFormer Moroccan spy reportedly offered Spain intelligence information in bid to avoid extraditionMehdi Hijaouy was reportedly forced into exile following a conflict with some of his intelligence colleagues in Morocco.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2h agoRussia-Iran Sanctions Bill Could Reach Trump’s Desk Within Days, Says CongressmanThe US House of Representatives could take up a sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions bill as soon as September 15, Republican Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina told RFE/RL.RFE/RL
POLITICS2h agoArctic power plays: EU searches for a new strategyRussia’s aggression, Trump’s threats against Greenland and the race for critical raw materials are pushing the Arctic to the top of Europe’s agenda.DW News [en]
POLITICS2h agoTrump calls warnings about the danger of AI for humanity a "hoax"Trump dismisses fears about artificial intelligence, calling them conspiracies. He claims the U.S. leads China in technology. Global leaders and experts call for AI regulation due to potential risks. Debates over the control of this technology are intensifying.Clarín
POLITICS3h agoDiary of Abelardo's government: total peace was left behindLíderes buscan acercarse al nuevo gobierno, mientras Abelardo da otra alocución y defiende la batalla cultural. The post Diario del gobierno de Abelardo: la paz total quedó atrás appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS3h agoWho is Delcy Esperanza Isaza BuenaventuraProfile of Delcy Esperanza Isaza Buenaventura, representative to the Chamber for Tolima and member of the First Commission for the period 2026-2030.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS3h agoTwelve countries ask the European Union to strengthen its presence in the Arctic due to the threat from RussiaThey ask the European Commission that the next Arctic strategy take into account maritime and space surveillance, intelligence sharing, the protection of critical infrastructures, and the capacity to respond to hybrid threats. The United States, Russia, and China have been moving their p[resence there for some time].Clarín
POLITICS4h agoEU states to raise game as Arctic becomes strategic geopolitical frontierEurope racing Russia, China and US to seize security and economic opportunities.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS5h agoMilei was optimistic about the Falklands and asked his ministers 'not to be psychologically overwhelmed' by the economyThe President told his ministers that he sees a geopolitical change, after Trump's statement on sovereignty. And he insisted that there will be no adjustments to the model, despite internal demands to reactivate consumption.Clarín
POLITICS5h agoTrump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to cease attacks on energy infrastructureTrump claims that Ukraine and Russia agreed not to attack energy infrastructure, although there is no confirmation from Kyiv or Moscow. The war with Iran and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict are raising oil prices, affecting inflation in the US before key elections.Clarín
POLITICS5h agoDirector of US fashion guild apologizes for assaulting animal rights activists at fashion showThe leader of the CFDA, after assaulting activists at a fashion show in New York, apologized on social media for his inappropriate conduct. PETA plans to report the incident, criticizing the use of violence to silence protests against the use of animal-derived fabrics.Clarín
POLITICS5h agoTrump dismisses concerns over AI dangersThe US president said calls to slow down AI development are a "sick conspiracy," claiming that they only serve China. Market leaders have warned of the dangers of the technology's development pace.DW News [en]
POLITICS5h agoDonald Trump dismisses concerns about dangers of AIThe president called efforts to slow the development of artificial intelligence a "sick conspiracy," claiming they only serve China. Market leaders have warned of the dangers of the pace of the technology's development.DW News [en]
POLITICS6h agoVenezuela will attend G20 energy meeting in Texas by Trump's invitationVenezuela attends the G20 energy meeting in Houston, by invitation of the U.S. government, according to official sources. The Venezuelan representation will be led by high-ranking officials from the oil sector, including Minister Henao.Clarín
POLITICS6h agoCan a party be leftist and Zionist?No, it cannot. But the concept of leftist Zionism is still being pushed to cover up its racist, colonial nature.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS6h agoCanada, a member of the European Union? The romance of an impossible loveEl Tratado de la UE asegura que la adhesión como Estado miembro está limitada a “cualquier Estado europeo”.Sin embargo, Ottawa lleva meses hablando con varios de los principales dirigentes europeos para alcanzar una relación fuera de los manuales.Clarín
POLITICS6h agoBrics leaders act to hedge – not revolt – against US dollar dominanceThe family photograph did the political work the summit’s final declaration could not. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood shoulder to shoulder as the Brics summit closed in New Delhi on Sunday – a single frame capturing an 11-nation bloc that now spans four continents and nearly half the world’s population. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres attended the gathering of emerging economies...South China Morning Post
POLITICS7h agoWhy is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries?Trump blames Ukraine’s attacks for global diesel shortage, linking the crisis to Russia's war rather than US actions.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS7h agoCartoon: What’s democracy?Cartoon: What's democracy? The post Cartoon: What’s democracy? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria