PoliticsThe HillPoliticsAug 29, 2026 · 1 minThe Memo: GOP sees risks in Trump’s midterm strategy of focusing on himselfPresident Trump is likely to make the GOP’s midterm campaign partly about himself — and that’s a risky strategy, as even some in his party acknowledge. Trump’s efforts go beyond the standard, campaign-trail appearances he is making on…The Hill
PoliticsCBCPoliticsAug 29, 2026 · 1 minIceland votes on whether to start EU membership talks in shadow of Trump's Greenland threatsAbout 265,000 Icelanders are eligible to vote in a referendum on whether to trigger European Union membership talks. Supporters say membership could offer stability and protection against possible threats from U.S. President Donald Trump…CBC
PoliticsBBCPoliticsAug 29, 2026 · 1 minCleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayorThe capital is not set to vote on a new mayor until 2028.BBC
PoliticsDeutsche WellePoliticsAug 29, 2026 · 1 minIndia news: PM Modi in Uzbekistan on way to SCO summitIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Uzbekistan for a two-day state visit, after which he will go to Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit. Meanwhile, hundreds of Indians are still missing in Nepal. DW has more.Deutsche Welle
PoliticsThe PunchPoliticsAug 29, 2026 · 1 minINEC unveils 12 Kwara gov candidates for 2027INEC has officially unveiled 12 governorship candidates for the Kwara 2027 election, setting the stage for a competitive race. See the full list of candida Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-unveils-12-kwara-gov-candidates-for-2027/The Punch
PoliticsCBCPoliticsAug 29, 2026 · 1 minFord to unveil Lake Ontario signOntario Premier Doug Ford is set to unveil a Lake Ontario sign in Winona, Ont., after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."CBC
PoliticsThe GuardianPoliticsAug 29, 2026 · 1 minJames Cleverly resigns from shadow cabinet to run for mayor of LondonShadow minister for housing, communities and local government to resign with immediate effect James Cleverly has resigned from the shadow cabinet to run for mayor of London. The Tory heavyweight, who was once home and foreign secretary and…The Guardian
PoliticsFrance 24PoliticsAug 29, 2026 · 1 minIran war reaches 6-month mark: Conflict cost $1,100 per US taxpayerAfter six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. They are ready for a potentially long confrontation with the US and determined to prevent…France 24
PoliticsEuronewsPoliticsAug 29, 2026 · 1 minIceland's EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout in expected close raceIn Reykjavík, voter turnout was higher by noon than at the same time during the 2024 parliamentary election, local media reported.Euronews
PoliticsTASSPoliticsAug 29, 2026 · 1 minDemand for Russian citizenship high in Transnistria60,000 applications filed, Russian Ambassador to Moldova Oleg Ozerov saidTASS
PoliticsTimes of IsraelPoliticsAug 29, 2026 · 1 minSettlers attack West Bank’s Qusra, take over home with Palestinian family insideIDF confirms attack, says it worked to remove Israelis from house but doesn't immediately confirm if troops succeeded; several Palestinians wounded in settler violence across West Bank The post Settlers attack West Bank’s Qusra, take over…Times of Israel
PoliticsOnlineKhabarPoliticsAug 29, 2026 · 1 minOver Rs 5 billion deposited in PM’s relief fund for Bhotekoshi flood responseKathmandu, August 29 More than Rs 5 billion has been deposited into the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the rescue and relief of people affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi floods. Prime Minister Balen Shah said Rs 5.04 billion has been…OnlineKhabar