Houthi advances leave Trump with only bad choices
Washington appears loath to step into another front as new oil disruptions send prices soaring.
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Thune sees role for Congress on AI — Trump does not - Axios
Thune sees role for Congress on AI — Trump does not Axios
Indian sailor missing after oil tanker struck by projectile off Oman
An Indian sailor aboard an oil tanker anchored off the coast of Oman. (FILE PHOTO) © Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images
New Pentagon waiver expands UFO disclosure efforts - Newsweek
The Department of Defense announced Monday that it is issuing a legal waiver allowing current and former military personnel, civilian employees and contractors to disclose information related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs, to designated represe...
US invites Venezuela to G20 energy summit
US Secretary Interior Doug Burgum said the summit in Houston will include representatives of G20 countries plus Venezuela.
Panama Canal to cut maritime traffic again due to El Nino
Canal authorities cut daily transits from 36 to 32 on Sept 4 to preserve water, and will slash them further to “an average of 29.5 transits” a day from October.
California Governor Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris does
California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is prevented by term limits from running again for governor, has openly acknowledged considering a presidential bid.
2027: Why Peter Obi’s wife bag is trending on social media - Vanguard News
The luxury handbag reportedly carried by Margaret Obi, wife of former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi, has sparked a fresh debate on social media over the politician’s public image of prudence.
2027: Wike’s rainbow coalition will boost Tinubu’s chances, says ex-deputy speaker - Punch Newspapers
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the South-South Development Commission, Chibudom Nwuche, has said the Rainbow Coalition initiated by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has broadened the support base of President Bola ...
Court adjourns suit challenging David Mark’s ADC leadership - Punch Newspapers
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned till September 28, a suit seeking to stop the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress from parading themselves as leaders of the party. The suit, filed by an aggrieved ADC member, Nafiu-Bala Gombe, was fixe...
Reject bribes, uphold integrity, CCB warns new officers - Punch Newspapers
The Code of Conduct Bureau has charged its newly trained officers to reject corruption and uphold integrity in their duties. The CCB Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Bello, gave the charge on Monday at the closing ceremony of a four-week training programme in Abuja. The programme was held ...
Cost of living, debt top Pakistanis' concerns: survey
Findings highlight a significant disconnect between public priorities, allocation of public resources
US eyes Taiwan role in Luzon corridor's chip, AI push
MANILA, Philippines — The United States sees "huge scope" for Taiwanese participation in the Luzon Economic Corridor, particularly in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence, as Manila and its partners seek to draw more high-technology investment into L...
Slash the intake: Majority of Australians demand deeper migration cuts
Two-thirds of Australians want Australia’s refugee intake slashed, more money and resources spent on deportations and a ban on immigrants coming from countries where extremism is a danger.