Brussels tries to calm Trump over offer to make Canada an EU associate member
The proposed stronger partnership between Brussels and Ottawa is not directed against anyone else, says the EU Commision.
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France’s Le Pen rules out more money for Ukraine
The presidential hopeful is in favor of training Ukrainian soldiers and sending defensive gear — but "financially, we can’t do it anymore."
Canada’s Carney stops short of endorsing von der Leyen’s associate member plan
Canadian prime minister says he welcomes "ambition" of European Commission president's plan in speech in EU Parliament.
US prosecutors charge five with plot to kill Russian dissident in DC - Semafor
US federal authorities charged five people with plotting to kill a Russian dissident in Washington, DC, alleging they were part of a Kremlin-controlled “global assassination network” targeting perceived allies of Ukraine.
Detail spotted in Trump plane Image day after Kennedy Center threat - Newsweek
As President Donald Trump weighs the Kennedy Center’s future amid an escalating legal battle over his efforts to put his name on the building, newly surfaced photographs appear to show him reviewing a document bearing the partially visible words "Kennedy Center Dem..."
Putin faces growing discontent before Russia's Duma election - Newsweek
No surprises are expected in Russia’s tightly controlled parliamentary elections, but polls on Vladimir Putin's approval signal growing discontent among voters amid a sputtering economy and gas station fuel fights that show the war is affecting Russian citizens’ day-to-day lives.
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro, Lula tied in runoff scenario, Atlas poll shows
SAO PAULO, Sept 17 - Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remain statistically tied in a simulated runoff ahead of next month's election, an AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll showed on Thursday, with the right-wing challenger holding a narrow lead wi...
Trump to host China’s president Xi Jinping in White House
Trump to host China’s president Xi Jinping in White House vanguardngr.com
NLC on N1,500/litre petrol, Lagos-Ibadan gridlock & more - Punch Newspapers
FILE PHOTO: Queue at a fuel station.
‘No court order obtained’: ActionSA challenges removal of Soweto billboard - IOL
ActionSA says the City of Johannesburg unlawfully removed its campaign billboard in Diepkloof, Soweto, and is considering legal action over the billboard’s removal and alleged damage.
Carpio will seek SC help if Congress passes House's anti-political dynasty bill
Carpio will seek SC help if Congress passes House's anti-political dynasty bill gmanetwork.com
Iglesia ni Cristo mounts surprise rally to protest possible Marcoleta arrest - Rappler
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Panganiban to Risa: You’re single... I’m single
MANILA, Philippines — Retired chief justice Artemio Panganiban drew some uncomfortable laughter in the plenary yesterday after teasing Sen. Risa Hontiveros.
Irium Eye Clinic Director Gang Seong-yong lectures on SMILE LASIK and cataract surgery strategies at ESCRS international congress
Irium Eye Clinic Director Gang Seong-yong lectures on SMILE LASIK and cataract surgery strategies at ESCRS international congress health.chosun.com
No dialogue with N. Korea possible if denuclearization comes first: unification minister - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday that resuming dialogue with North Korea would never be possible if Pyongyang is asked to denuclearize first.
How 12 people you probably don’t know knocked down Donald Trump
In the end, all the bullying from US President Donald Trump meant little to 12 largely unknown people who a few hours ago increased American short-term interest rates.
MBG Watch Hails Court Ruling Limiting President's Power to Alter Budget - Tempo.co English
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has limited the government’s authority to change allocations in the 2026 state budget through a presidential regulation without approval from the House of Representatives (DPR).
Gerindra Claims Parties Back 5 Pct Parliamentary Threshold - Tempo.co English
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Secretary General of the Gerindra Party Sugiono claims that his party and coalition partners have unanimously agreed on a proposed parliamentary threshold of 5 percent to be discussed in the revision of the General Election Law.