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Hollow huddles - The News International
n Thursday, Imran Khan pulled a plug on the month-long dialogue with the government that aimed at winning freedom for his party’s incarcerated activists and seeking the establishment of two separate commissions to investigate May 9 countrywide rioting and November 24 protest marc...
Who are the leading parties in the 2026 BARMM elections? - GMA Network
Three political parties lead the race for Regional Parliamentary Political Parties (RPPPs) seats in the 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) election as of Monday evening, September 14, 2026.
Kennedy Center warns of bankruptcy unless Trump’s name is added to building
The board said Trump is 'unlikely' to financially rescue the center otherwise.
Finland shelters under French nuclear umbrella amid Russian, US uncertainty
Finland has agreed to join France’s Forward Deterrence Initiative, extending the coverage of the French nuclear deterrent to eleven European countries.
Pentagon watchdog says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s inspector general on Monday released its first report on the war with Iran, saying the conflict has resulted in a shortfall of U.S. munitions and “bottlenecks” in supply chains as the Trump administration works to replenish weaponry.
Vladimir Putin, a president sealed off in a Russia under lockdown - Le Monde.fr
Vladimir Putin, a president sealed off in a Russia under lockdown Le Monde.fr
Kennedy Center comes up with 10 different ways to put Trump’s name on the building for his ‘generosity’ and ‘unwavering support’
“The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts With Gratitude for Support from President Donald J. Trump and the Trump Kennedy Center Fund”?
Omar Abdullah Drives Golf Into Kashmir’s Tourism Calendar, Seeks Continuity, Academy, and Stronger Sports Infrastructure - Republic World
Omar Abdullah Drives Golf Into Kashmir’s Tourism Calendar, Seeks Continuity, Academy, and Stronger Sports Infrastructure Republic World
Now, Kolkata’s Lenin, Karl Marx, Ho Chi Minh Saranis are in renaming queue - The Indian Express
Months after Kolkata’s Suhrawardy Avenue in the city’s heart was renamed, fresh speculation has emerged about a possible initiative to rename several other roads in the West Bengal capital.
Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree not to hit energy targets. Zelenskyy not convinced
US President Donald Trump has announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop striking each other's energy infrastructure, offering a rare de-escalatory step in the war. But the claim immediately ran into uncertainty from Kyiv, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy s...
Texas GOP candidate stands by xenophobic comments following backlash
Bo French, a Texas Republican running for the state’s railroad commission, reemphasized his viral social media post about Asian American students at the University of Texas.
As AI panic spreads among Americans, Congress is under the gun to act - USA Today
WASHINGTON – Panic is rapidly setting in among many Americans about the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence, and members of Congress on both sides of the aisle are feeling intensifying pressure to take action to regulate the companies in charge of the emerging technology.
Kennedy Center near bankruptcy after Trump naming push – WaPo
Construction crews remove President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. © Getty Images / Tasos Katopodis Washington’s Kennedy Center is reportedly on the brink of bankruptcy after ticket sales and fundraising plunged in recent months, the Washington Post said on Monday. ...
Donald Trump’s Approval Rating on Economy Shrinks with Women - Newsweek
President Donald Trump's approval rating on the economy among women has dropped to a new low, according to a new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll showing just over a quarter of women approve of the president’s handling of the economy.
EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s
Concerns have mounted globally about the impact on children’s health and safety of major outlets, including Facebook, TikTok and ChatGPT.
Nigerian government raises ₦729 billion bond to tackle power sector debt - Premium Times Nigeria
The Federal Government has raised approximately ₦728.9 billion through the Series 2 bond issuance under its ₦4 trillion Power Sector Multi-Instrument Issuance Programme, as part of efforts to resolve longstanding financial obligations in Nigeria’s electricity market.
Ekiti Poll: Like PDP, SDP candidate withdraws petition against Gov Oyebanji's re-election, party kicks - Premium Times Nigeria
Ekiti Poll: Like PDP, SDP candidate withdraws petition against Gov Oyebanji's re-election, party kicks Premium Times Nigeria