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Sweden votes in tight election that could see far-right party enter government
Swedish voters have headed to the polls in an election that could bring a far-right party into government for the first time.
Chinese President Xi Jinping Skipped PM Modi’s Gala Dinner At BRICS Summit. Here’s Why - News18
Chinese President Xi Jinping Skipped PM Modi’s Gala Dinner At BRICS Summit. Here’s Why News18
Pralhad Joshi seeks suspension of Mysuru inspector over Ganeshotsava remarks
It is truly unfortunate that in our own country and on our own soil, Hindus are forced to plead for permission to celebrate Ganeshotsava with grandeur, Pralhad Joshi said
After a prolonged lull, Vemireddys hit back at YSRCP for ‘wild allegations’
While MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, who was facing criticism from the opposition, remains silent, his spouse and Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy has taken up the cudgels against the allegations
‘Goa First’: AAP, GFP announce alliance for 2027 assembly polls
The Aam Aadmi Party and Goa Forward Party have formed a new alliance. This pre-poll alliance is named 'Goa First' for the upcoming 2027 elections. They aim to offer voters a non-BJP and non-Congress alternative. Arvind Kejriwal stated the alliance would form the next government i...
Slovenia’s new prime minister takes down Palestinian flag in pro-Israel turn - Middle East Eye
Janez Jansa began his fourth term as Slovenia’s prime minister by ordering the Palestinian flag removed from the main government building in Ljubljana, where it had flown for two years.
Houthis eye 'full control' of Bab el-Mandeb, as Saudi-backed forces reel from offensive - Middle East Eye
Yemen's Houthi fighters' rapid advance along the Red Sea coast has put them in a prime position to control shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb choke point, while bolstering Iran’s leverage against the US, experts tell Middle East Eye.
France climbs down in social media row with U.S. after ambassador’s appointment blocked
The appointment of French diplomat Aurélien Lechevallier as France's envoy to Washington stalled following a diplomatic dispute between France and the U.S.
Israel’s Netanyahu was warned of Oct. 7 offensive, Haaretz reports
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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Shifts With America’s Most Educated - Newsweek
President Donald Trump’s approval rating among college-educated Americans has fallen sharply in recent weeks, potentially adding to Republicans’ challenges as they fight to retain control of Congress in November.
Beyond hugs and goodwill, leaders of Russia and Iran return home from BRICS empty-handed
(From left) Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, India’s PM Narendra Modi, China’s President Xi Jinping and South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS summit in New Delhi, on Sept 12.
Carney pushes idea of making Canada 'associate member' of EU, WSJ reports
BRUSSELS, Sept 13 - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney wants closer links with the European Union and is exploring whether his country could become an \"associate member\" of the bloc, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
546 parties, one ballot: Democracy or delusion? - IOL
The IEC has confirmed that 546 political parties have registered for the 2026 local government elections.
Voting under way in Sweden with far right eyeing first role in government
Party with neo-Nazi roots is in line for key ministerial positions if rightwing bloc wins the electionVoting is under way in Sweden in a high-stakes election that could lead to the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) entering government for the first time.It comes after an unusually ...
Only slim chance government will meet target of building 1.5m homes, minister says
Angela Rayner says manifesto pledge is not being dropped but focus is now on building council housesUK politics live – latest updatesThe government is unlikely to meet its target of building 1.5m homes, Angela Rayner has acknowledged, saying there was only a “slim chance” enough ...
‘Trump accounts’ promise to mint child millionaires. Experts have their doubts
President has hyped growth of federal investment accounts to help US children – for his own political gainSince returning to the White House, Donald Trump has scrapped rules that made childcare more affordable and pushed to cut funding for the nation’s public schools. But with mi...
Financial Report Reveals Billions in Losses for Indonesia’s High-Speed Rail
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesia’s first high-speed rail project, the Jakarta–Bandung line known as Whoosh, has continued to weigh heavily on the country’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), even after the line officially began operations.