Left on brink of victory in Swedish election
Defeat looms for Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and his allies on the far right.
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African National Congress loses court bid to place 181 candidates on ballot
© X / @MYANC South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s party has lost a court bid to place 181 candidates on the ballot for local elections in November, leaving it at risk of being shut out of two longtime strongholds.
Key quotes from President Xi's remarks in meeting with Indian PM Modi
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Voters Like $5,000 Checks—But Doubt Trump Will Deliver - Newsweek
Two polls conducted over the same four-day period suggest Americans like the idea of receiving $5,000 from the federal government, but are far less convinced that President Donald Trump will deliver on the promise he has tied to Republicans retaining control of Congress.
Saudi Arabia Calls Mecca a ‘Red Line’ After Alleged Houthi Drone Attack on the Holy Site - Time Magazine
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday accused the Iran-backed Houthis of an attempted attack on Mecca, the holiest city in Islam and a site of pilgrimage for Muslims worldwide.
Israel, Morocco agree to upgrade diplomatic ties, Israeli government says
CAIRO, Sept 16 - The foreign ministers of Israel and Morocco agreed to upgrade diplomatic ties including opening embassies and appointing ambassadors, according to a statement on Wednesday by the official Israeli government account in Arabic on X.
2027: Court adjourns NDC primary dispute to Wednesday - Vanguard News
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned to Wednesday, September 16, 2026 a suit challenging the nomination of candidates by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 elections.
Wike should meet APC governors, explain his Rainbow Coalition — Joe Igbokwe - Vanguard News
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has urged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to meet with the party’s governors and explain his proposed Rainbow Coalition aimed at mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
US announces new visa restrictions on SA over gripes with reform policies - EWN
The United States (US) government has announced new visa restrictions on South Africa over what it describes as “uncompensated land seizures” as well as Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws.
Govt officials ordered to work from home, suspend overseas trips
Ministers and their staff arrive for the cabinet meeting at Government House on Tuesday, without their usual neckties and jackets. (Photo: Government House) Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered officials at government organisations and state enterprises to wor...
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Palace hopes more banks waive digital transfer fees
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang yesterday expressed hope that more banks would make digital fund transfers free of charge, following a move initiated by state-run Land Bank of the Philippines and later adopted by two private financial institutions.
Mike Newman: One Nation’s new man failed to use precautions and got himself into trouble
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Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate After 3-Month Medical Absence
Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate After 3-Month Medical Absence News.com.au
Unifor urges feds to stop Stellantis’ possible sale of Brampton plant
Last Friday, Stellantis said it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Roshel on a potential sale of the Brampton facility.
Ford government threatens to cut funding to towns, cities that break ‘Buy Ontario’ rules
The government wrote to the heads of council "to make clear our government’s expectation" that they would follow a series of rules prioritizing local bids for contracts.
Would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks had Snapchat, which may hold evidence 'treasure trove': former FBI agent
A Snapchat account tied to Thomas Crooks could hold a "treasure trove" of evidence, a retired FBI agent says, as Senate files reveal his digital trail.
US removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countries
Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro's removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.