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Russians leave before election ends, fearing mobilisation to follow
Requests for emergency emigration assistance from Russia have surged eightfold since July, with searches for "how to leave" and "mobilisation" at their highest since early 2023. An electronic summons register now automatically triggers an exit ban, documented cases show.
Berlin election campaign centers around radical-left drive to seize properties
Following Sunday’s regional vote, a coalition of left-wing parties could move to expropriate apartment buildings as part of a plan to lower rents.
APC retains Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate ahead of 2027 election
APC retains Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate ahead of 2027 election premiumtimesng.com
‘We don’t mix sport with politics’ – OCA president Sheikh Joaan
‘We don’t mix sport with politics’ – OCA president Sheikh Joaan News.com.au
Labor's migration target comes with a political catch: an auction it can't win - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Labor's migration target comes with a political catch: an auction it can't win ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
AUDIO: Trump bans several media outlets from White House - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Donald Trump frequently clashes with journalists over critical questions and stories. (Reuters: Evelyn Hockstein)
Appeals court rejects swift deportation of immigrants to third countries
The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel strikes down a DHS policy.
Bolivia’s Congress approves $1.9bn IMF loan amid protest threats
Bolivia’s Congress has approved a $1.9bn International Monetary Fund loan in a major victory for President Rodrigo Paz, though trade unions warn the deal’s austerity conditions could spark renewed unrest, the Associated Press news agency reported.
Tarique Rahman must decide how he will step down: Nahid Islam - Prothom Alo English
Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam speaks at the inaugural rally of the Dhaka to Rangpur-bound long march at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka on 19 September 2026.Tanvir AhammedOpposition Chief Whip and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has said that the Bangladesh Nation...
Picked by BJP, protected by Congress: Face of Karnataka job scams stayed on despite red flags - The Indian Express
In Karnataka’s bitter bipolar politics, there’s hardly anything the BJP and the Congress agree on. That’s why the story of Shivashankarappa S Sahukar is unique – and a test case of alleged corruption amid political patronage cutting across parties.
Nitish gave up CM's post on his own, BJP didn't ask him to do so: Samrat
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DUSU Election Counting 2026 Live: इस बार किसके हाथ DUSU की कमान? आज होगा फैसला, काउंटिंग जारी
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Russia includes annexed Ukrainian regions in Duma vote amid coercion claims
Russia's parliamentary election now includes residents of the Ukrainian regions that Moscow annexed after launching its full-scale invasion more than four-and-a-half years ago, a move that Kyiv has denounced as illegal and rights activists say is being enforced under pressure. Th...
Trump Extends H-1B Visa Restrictions, $100,000 Fee Plan By Another Year
US employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers can use the federal government's H-1B visa programme for a fee, allowing tech and other professionals from abroad to work in the United States for a few years.
US and Denmark reach deal to build US military presence in Greenland
President Donald Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland. The announcement comes after months of threatening to take the island by force from the NATO ally.
Germany must benefit economically from Ukraine for providing aid, a key Merz ally says
Bavarian Minister-President Markus Soeder delivers a statement at the CSU state headquarters, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, September 13, 2026. © Getty Images / Sven Hoppe/picture alliance Germany should demand greater economic benefits from the billions it spends supporting Ukraine,...
Putin’s New Warrior Class Is Coming for Russia’s Elections—and Maybe Him - Newsweek
Russians begin heading to the ballot box today to choose a new parliament for the first time since Vladimir Putin ordered his forces into Ukraine and sent them bearing down on Kyiv.