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Russia Oil Row: Congress Slams US Senator Blumenthal’s Remarks On India | Trump | News18 - News18
Russia Oil Row: Congress Slams US Senator Blumenthal’s Remarks On India | Trump | News18 News18
Himanta Biswa Sarma writes | Led by PM, HM, thorny inter-state disputes are giving way to dialogue, progress - The Indian Express
Himanta Biswa Sarma writes | Led by PM, HM, thorny inter-state disputes are giving way to dialogue, progress The Indian Express
Arunachal CM denies using might for proposed mega dam on Siang River
Pema Khandu clarifies government position days after the Central Bureau of Investigation registers a case against anti-dam activist Bhanu Tatak for allegedly receiving foreign funds in violation of the FCRA
‘Is this a joke?’: Being named Narendra Modi isn’t easy for these MP men
Five men in Madhya Pradesh share the highly recognizable name Narendra Modi, leading to amusing introductions and daily surprises. One retired principal often flashes his ID for confirmation, and a tea stall owner enjoys the curious inquiries of patrons. They navigate their lives...
Australia to restrict student, backpacker visas in migration clampdown
The Australian interior minister said reducing migration is needed to address housing pressures. The move comes amid a far-right surge in the polls.
Vietnam President Flies to US, Canada as Trump Tariffs Loom
Vietnam President To Lam will fly to New York to attend the UN General Assembly and meet US businesses as his trade officials continue to wrangle over a deal with the US under the threat of new tariffs.
Canada’s Mark Carney addresses European Parliament — live updates
Prime minister's speech comes as Canada looks beyond the U.S. and Europe seeks closer alliances.
Russia launches massive overnight attack on Kyiv and southern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says tougher U.S. sanctions could force Moscow to end the war.
House votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation
House votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation pbs.org
Trump gains a tariff weapon against China and India. Will he use it?
U.S. House has paved the way for a legislation that will allow Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving him leverage against India and China.
US threatens SA, but what triggered Washington's latest move? - EWN
Tensions between South Africa and the United States appear to be escalating, but foreign affairs correspondent Peter Fabricius says it remains unclear what prompted Washington's latest move.
ANC to appeal after Electoral Court rejects candidate-list bid - IOL
The ANC will pursue a further legal challenge after the Electoral Court dismissed its appeal over 181 candidates excluded from the November 4 local government elections, bringing the dispute with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to another legal juncture.
South Africa rejects US visa restrictions over race policies - IOL
International Relations and Co-operation Minister Ronald Lamola.
Theft and stone-throwing make up nearly 64% of Prasa security incidents - IOL
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has revealed that theft and stone throwing accounted for 60% of security incidents recorded by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) during the 2025/26 financial year.
One year of Madlanga: 110 witnesses, 26,000 pages and arrests that rocked SA’s criminal justice system - IOL
The Madlanga Commission reaches one year milestone.
Basilan vice governor’s son takes 4th District seat in BARMM Parliament - Rappler
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Palace leaves impeachment vote threshold to Senate
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang said Thursday, September 17, that it would stay out of the Senate impeachment court’s deliberations on the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment case.