Politics
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Germany: Is it possible to replace the chancellor?
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing record low approval ratings which embolden his opponents. How can a chancellor be removed from office in Germany? There are three options.
Pakistan suicide bombing targets police facility in Kohat
A police official said the explosion killed at least 16 people, injuring many more. The attacker targeted a police facility and damaged a mosque at the site. The president blamed the attack on the TTP Pakistani Taliban
Macron Calls for G7 Meeting to Mull Release of Oil Reserves
French President Emmanuel Macron said he would convene a meeting of the Group of Seven countries in coming weeks to discuss the potential release of strategic oil product stockpiles, as soaring energy prices stemming from the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East sap...
Saudi-Yemen conflict: The notion of an 'American saviour' is dead - Middle East Eye
Once again, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman put his faith in US President Donald Trump to defend Saudi Arabia. Once again, Trump let him down.
UK settlements ban: How conspiracy theory accusing Burnham of courting 'Islamist voters' went global - Middle East Eye
More than 1,000 Palestinians killed in less than three years in the occupied West Bank. Sixty-six communities erased in a programme of ethnic cleansing incited by senior Israeli ministers. The hope of a viable Palestinian state wrecked by the E1 settlement programme.
US will see sense on EU-Canada deal, Irish finance minister says
Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will join a gathering of EU finance ministers hosted by Simon Harris in Dublin Friday.
Lindsey Graham sanctions bill risks ‘ever-higher’ US gas prices – Russian Embassy
The Russian Embassy in Washington, DC. © Getty Images / Oleg Albinsky The “Russophobic” new sanctions bill empowering US President Donald Trump to impose steep tariffs on buyers of Russian energy will lead to ever-higher prices at the pumps for Americans, the Russian Embassy in W...
CAF president voices confidence in East Africa's AFCON 2027 plans
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Trump and Xi Are Stuck in an Iranian Finger Trap - Newsweek
There’s a practical lesson in the Chinese finger trap, a pearl of philosophical wisdom. To escape, the two people bound together by the finger mustn’t pull away, which only strengthens the grip. They must move closer together, in unison.
Denmark speeds up Ukraine aid package after Russian warship fires flares at helicopter
COPENHAGEN, Sept 18 - Denmark is speeding up a donation to Ukraine in response to a recent incident in which a Russian warship fired flares towards a Danish military helicopter, narrowly missing the aircraft, the Nordic country's government said on Friday.
Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] APC governors, Wike’s feud deepens - Vanguard News
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the feud between the All Progressives Congress governors and Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, deepening, with APC leadership in the South-East throwing its weight behind th...
APC chieftain faults Wike over verbal attacks on party governors - Vanguard News
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Farouk Aliyu has reacted to the ongoing rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and governors elected on the platform of the ruling party.
KASU lecturers suspend strike after Kaduna approves salary deal - Punch Newspapers
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Kaduna State University chapter, has suspended its ongoing strike following the approval by the Kaduna State Government for the implementation and domestication of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement for the institution’s academic ...
Niger miners’ deaths: No one culpable will be shielded, FG assures - Punch Newspapers
The Federal Government has assured that nobody found culpable in the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State will be shielded from accountability. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohamm...
Punjab grocers reject 9pm shop closure under new austerity measures
Association warns restrictions will hurt businesses, raise unemployment and undermine foreign exchange targets
No political party has right to occupy public roads, IHC rules in PTI long march case
A general view of the Islamabad High Court. — Geo NewsIHC issues detailed verdict on petition against PTI march.Says aggression by federating unit against another unconstitutional.IHC directs CMs to prevent state machinery misuse in protests.The Islamabad High Court has...
Govt to stop anyone marching on Islamabad 'in every possible way', says Naqvi
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Friday that the government would stop anyone from marching towards the federal capital “in every possible way” and file contempt of court proceedings against those who violated a recent Islamabad High Court (IHC) decision. He was addressing ...