Trump weighs 'big decision' on Iran, rejects AI push in major UN speech
Donald Trump repeated a threat to "annihilate" Iran but said he believed a deal would be made after November's midterm elections. (Reuters: Mike Segar)
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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced on Tuesday that he would demand to be defense minister in the next government and called for MK Tally Gotliv to be justice minister following the upcoming October elections.
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Fergie Chambers faces Spanish court fight over US extradition request
The Spanish government has come under fire for allowing the extradition case of prominent American activist and Gaza humanitarian donor Fergie Chambers to proceed to the country’s courts, after declining to block the US request at the preliminary stage.
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France extends fuel subsidies to shield consumers from skyrocketing energy prices
PARIS — The French government said Tuesday it would spend €450 million to extend fuel subsidies until the end of the year to help companies and workers affected by the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East.
· Giorgio Leali, Aude Le Gentil
Nothing ‘to be ashamed of:’ EU’s center-right clashes with Socialists over far-right votes
The center-right European People’s Party won’t rule out voting with the far right to deliver its policy agenda, even as Social Democrats and Liberals increase calls for an ironclad centrist coalition deal, according to Finnish EPP delegation chief Mika Aaltola.
· Max Griera
At UN, Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran but predicts deal after midterms
New York: Donald Trump told world leaders at the United Nations that he was weighing whether to annihilate Iran to end the war, but predicted the two countries would reach a peace deal after the US midterm elections in November.
· Michael Koziol
Trump claims he’ll be ‘last Republican president’ if Senate GOP doesn’t ‘terminate the filibuster’
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PH bond yields fall despite BSP rate hikes
EASING inflation and slower economic growth helped Philippine government bonds gain ground, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said, with yields falling despite the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) rate hikes.
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All 10 ActBlue Witnesses Take The Fifth As GOP Says Probe Is "Far From Over"
All ten ActBlue employees and board members deposed by House investigators have invoked the Fifth Amendment rather than answer questions about the Democratic Party's dominant fundraising platform. Five of the ten are board members, all deposed in the past five weeks, and the three committees running the probe say th…
· Tyler Durden
UK will aim for ‘single set’ of global AI standards at G20
NEW YORK — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said an international agreement on AI led by the U.K. will seek to establish “a single set of global principles and standards.”
· Dan Bloom, Joseph Bambridge
'We're seeing the limitations of warfare,' says Norwegian Foreign Minister | The National
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has described the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al Mandeb strait due to the Iran war as “a very big concern”, adding that “every country on the planet is affected by [their] closure”.
· Mina Al-Oraibi
Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market
The Liberal Democrats will fight the next general election on a promise to cut taxes for millions of workers, Sir Ed Davey has said in a speech to his party conference.
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Debunked: Why Tory claims of UK extremism ‘cover-up’ fail to add up
A major political row has erupted as senior Conservative politicians accuse the British government of a “cover-up”, claiming “extremist” Muslim groups likely influenced its definition of anti-Muslim hostility.
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The Pentagon has unveiled its secret weapon: two idiotic influencers | Arwa Mahdawi
Jake and Logan Paul were invited to give a motivational speech. Just don’t let them get involved with military policy
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Socialist Candidate Says Stealing From Taxpayers Makes Her "More Qualified" For Office
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Republican calls for Senate investigation of Trump Jr wedding paid for by Russian oligarch
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· Joseph Gedeon
The royal commission into alleged corruption in Victoria’s Big Build is due to begin. How will it work?
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· Benita Kolovos
Alex Antic’s rise in SA Liberals has coincided with a collapse in the party’s vote. Is there further to fall?
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Jim Chalmers on how Australia’s economy can survive in an uncertain world - podcast
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Putin Urges Immediate Yemen Ceasefire In Call With Saudi Crown Prince
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a Monday telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (who is also the prime minister) - wherein the two leaders focused on broad bilateral issues.
· Tyler Durden
Lee approves appointments of SME minister nominee, deputy prosecutor general
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Macalintal presses Marcos anew to veto BSKE postponement
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· Luisa Cabato
China names new Tibet party chief as Communist Party reshuffles regional leadership
Hu Changsheng takes top Tibet post as regional transfers offer clues about broader political line-up ahead of national party congress
· Liu Zhen
China names new Tibet party chief as Communist Party reshuffles regional leadership
Hu Changsheng takes top Tibet post as regional transfers offer clues about broader political line-up ahead of national party congress
· Liu Zhen
‘A blatant affront’: Israeli embassy upgrade angers pro-Palestine voices in Morocco
Following a meeting in New York between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita on 16 September, Morocco and Israel agreed to advance their bilateral relations, including upgrading their respective missions to embassies and appointing ambassadors.
· Middleeasteye
FM Cho discusses bilateral ties with UAE counterpart
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· Kang Yoon-seung
Trump wants to be with the ‘winners.’ Europe should remember that.
Europeans should focus on convincing U.S. President Donald Trump that they and Ukraine are on the winning side of the war if they want Washington’s support to continue.
· Gabriel Gavin
DR Congo to probe violence, death of protestor at anti-govt rally
Congo's justice minister has ordered an investigation into reports of violence and criminality during an anti-government rally in Kinshasa on September 15.
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Exiled Guinean opposition leader says his passport has been revoked
A leading Guinean opposition figure said on Tuesday that his passport has been revoked, preventing him from attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
· AfricaNews
Hong Kong appoints committee to investigate councillor’s sex crime conviction
Yuen Long councillor Sei Chun-hing faces sentencing after conviction for sex with a 13-year-old girl as committee considers disciplinary sanctions
· Vivian Au
Hong Kong appoints committee to investigate councillor’s sex crime conviction
Yuen Long councillor Sei Chun-hing faces sentencing after conviction for sex with a 13-year-old girl as committee considers disciplinary sanctions
· Vivian Au
Lindsay Clancy's Attorney Requests Investigation Into Holdout Juror
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· Tyler Durden
Muslim police associations accused of undermining police impartiality - Policy Exchange report
Some Muslim staff associations within British policing may be coming into conflict with the principle of police impartiality, a new report by Policy Exchange revealed Monday.
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Watch Live: Trump Takes Global Stage At UN To Declare He Is 'Reshaping The World'
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· Tyler Durden
Netanyahu shortens New York visit amid possible protests ahead of UN speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the United States this week for a short visit to address the UN General Assembly, but his plans have been cut short over fears of protests, Ynet reported.
· Middleeasteye
Heavy fighting continues across Taiz, Marib and al-Jawf in Yemen
Heavy fighting took place in the Taiz, Marib and al-Jawf regions between Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters, with exchanges of artillery and missile fire, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
Ukraine open to grain truce with Russia, deputy PM says
Kyiv is open to a grain truce with Russia, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Vsevolod Chentsov, told POLITICO's Brussels Playbook Live event.
· Mari Eccles, Nicholas Vinocur
Hong Kong urged to secure sustainable fuel supply to safeguard aviation hub status
Policy chief calls on the city to consider a sustainable aviation fuel mandate, saying clear targets are needed to draw investment and build supply
· Eric Jiang
Hong Kong urged to secure sustainable fuel supply to safeguard aviation hub status
Policy chief calls on the city to consider a sustainable aviation fuel mandate, saying clear targets are needed to draw investment and build supply
· Eric Jiang
Turkey's Erdogan may push for FM Fidan to take over UN Sec.-Gen. role, causing concern in Israel
Concern is growing in Israel over the possibility that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could use his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly to promote Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan as a candidate to become the next UN secretary-general, potentially even announcing the move during his Tuesday UNGA address.
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UK's Burnham Approves Military Support To Saudis, Limited To Aerial Refueling
The UK has finally made a formal decision on the intense political and foreign policy question it has faced for the couple weeks since the Houthis started making rapid gains against the Saudi-backed coalition in Yemen.
· Tyler Durden
Senate court expects Baste Duterte’s appearance in impeachment trial
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Houthis seek to control strategic Kahboub mountain range near Yemen's Taiz | The National
The Iran-backed Houthis are battling Yemen's pro-government forces for control of the strategic Kahboub mountain range in the country's south-west, which would give the rebels a major tactical advantage if they succeed.
· Nada AlTaher
Kalshi asks CFTC to allow margin trading on its platform, letting users buy with borrowed funds
Prediction market platform Kalshi filed on Tuesday with federal regulators to seek approval to offer leverage on event contracts, a prevalent practice already on Wall Street for stocks and futures.
· Davis Giangiulio
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Trump set to address UNGA with Middle East and Ukraine on agenda – US politics live
While the contents of his speech are unknown, Trump last year caused a stir with a combative address; president also due to meet with 11 world leaders
· Tom Ambrose, Christopher Hippensteel, Jose Olivares, Ariana Baio
1st mass-produced KF-21 delivered to Air Force, marking milestone for homegrown fighter program
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· Jung Min-kyung
In blow to Meloni, Italy misses early exit from EU fiscal watch
BRUSSELS — Italy's government has failed to rein in its public spending enough to shake off EU fiscal oversight in a blow to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of next year's general election.
· Giovanna Faggionato
'Survival Mode' - Farmers Crushed As Trump's War On Iran Sends Diesel Cost Soaring
As Donald Trump's war on Iran nears the seven-month mark, the economic damage is reverberating all over the world, and all across the United States. Among the Americans who are feeling the most pain from a war their federal legislators never declared are the nation's farmers, who are growing increasingly desperate u…
· Tyler Durden