Parliamentary elections begin across Russia
Russia, September 18, 2026. Voting is underway across Russia in three-day parliamentary elections to choose a new State Duma, alongside thousands of regional and local representatives.
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DHS may have violated state election law, Virginia's AG says after whistleblower report - PBS
DHS may have violated state election law, Virginia's AG says after whistleblower report PBS
Trump extends push for $128,000 H-1B visas by another year
The visa programme allows tech and other professionals from abroad to work in the United States for a few years.
Trump says he is banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House - GMA Network
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press.
Breaking: US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump's vows to take island - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Breaking: US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump's vows to take island ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why the House let out early is a matter of debate after Johnson says chamber has 'done its work'
Thomas Massie claims Mike Johnson sent the House home early to dodge a vote on his eight privileged impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth.
A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
For much of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Daria was not afraid of the shelling.
Trump, Denmark seal Greenland security deal while preserving sovereignty
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States has reached a deal with Denmark to strengthen the American military presence in Greenland, ending months of tension over his repeated calls to acquire the Arctic island. The agreement leaves Greenland under Denmark's...
UN names Luke Lindberg to lead WFP amid hunger crisis and funding cuts
The United Nations on Friday announced the appointment of US agriculture official Luke Lindberg as the next executive director of the World Food Programme, the Rome-based UN food agency. Lindberg, who is currently the US Department of Agriculture's undersecretary for trade and fo...
Trump to Meet Japan’s Takaichi on UN Sidelines Next Week
President Donald Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York next week, their first-face-to-face since the US intervened to help prop up Japan’s yen.
South Africa secures nearly 24,000 voting stations for local elections
© Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images via Getty Images The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has secured 23,696 voting stations ahead of the November 4 local government elections, including 33 mobile stations, as preparations for polling day continue.
Najib’s house arrest puts Malaysia in ‘uncharted’ legal territory, poses political challenge for PM Anwar - CNA
Former PM Najib Razak is likely the first convicted prisoner in Malaysia to have his sentence commuted to house arrest, experts say, adding that the move could pose a challenge for incumbent Anwar Ibrahim, given his anti-corruption pledge.
Trump to meet with Venezuela's interim president Rodriguez in New York on Tuesday
WASHINGTON, Sept 18 - US President Donald Trump will have a meeting with Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez in New York on Tuesday, a senior US official said on Friday, in what will be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Washington ousted former V...
Nigerian presidents: Vilified in office, valued on exit - Punch Newspapers
Dola is my 35-year-old cerebral and ebullient biomedical engineer nephew who lives in Europe. Dola loves Nigeria, but he hates those he believes are bad Nigerian politicians. Relentlessly, he criticises goons running the government game. In his criticism of government policies, s...
37 miners die in NSCDC cell, Tinubu orders probe - Punch Newspapers
The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has disclosed that 67 artisanal and suspected illegal miners were detained in a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps cell before 37 of them died in custody. President Bola Tinubu has also ordered the prosecution of officials found to h...
‘Sleepwalking into defeat’: Liberal MPs’ lacklustre fundraising efforts spark election fears
Infighting and concerns about MPs’ lacklustre fundraising efforts have fractured the NSW Liberal Party six months before voters go to the polls.
Knives stashed in public places across Melbourne, police believe - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Knives stashed in public places across Melbourne, police believe ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation