Politics

Indra Prasad Gotame: Work is underway in Nuwakot, but not enough is being done in Rasuwa

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Indra Prasad Gotame: Work is underway in Nuwakot, but not enough is being done in Rasuwa

Kathmandu, September 1 Although rescue and relief efforts are underway for people affected by the floods in Rasuwa, difficulties have emerged in rescuing those believed to be trapped inside tunnels. The rescue of people believed to be…

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Whistle-Blower Says Trump Officials Are Defying Court Orders on Voting by Mail

The New York Times

Whistle-Blower Says Trump Officials Are Defying Court Orders on Voting by Mail

A report detailed “grave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.

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Amnesty faults security agencies’ silence on Borno commissioner’s threat against opposition

Human rights organisation Amnesty International has expressed concern over security agencies’ failure to hold the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, accountable after his alleged threats to flog anyone…

The Punch

House Republicans ramp up labor union investigations ahead of midterms

House Republicans ramp up labor union investigations ahead of midterms

Inquiry come after conservative thinktanks claim unions are using member dues to support Democratic causes House Republicans are investigating several US labor unions based on claims from far-right nonprofits alleging union dues are being…

Can 80-year-old Democrat Ed Markey clinch another US Senate term?

Can 80-year-old Democrat Ed Markey clinch another US Senate term?

Age on the agenda in Massachusetts but octogenarian leftwinger leads younger rival Seth Moulton in primary poll Democrats have spent the summer ousting long-serving incumbents in primaries across the country. On Tuesday, Massachusetts…

Press review: US-Iran war resumes as EU readies to fund Ukrainian conflict beyond 2028

Press review: US-Iran war resumes as EU readies to fund Ukrainian conflict beyond 2028

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, September 1st

Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump's mail voting order could 'derail' midterms

NPR

Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump's mail voting order could 'derail' midterms

A whistleblower says the U.S. Postal Service is rushing out an online system for President Trump's push to restrict mail voting that could "derail" the midterm election if courts allow it to proceed. (Image credit: George Frey)

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New turbulence upends stability of Iran war for Trump

New turbulence upends stability of Iran war for Trump

There is new turbulence in the war in Iran — but the pressing question is whether any of it will change the underlying realities of the six-month conflict. The latest dramatic development was an exchange of fire late Sunday in which the…

Trump creates new headache for GOP with call for FCC to crack down on NBC, Welker

Trump creates new headache for GOP with call for FCC to crack down on NBC, Welker

President Trump’s call on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to crack down on NBC’s “Meet the Press” after host Kristen Welker said the president has a “mixed record” on endorsements this year is a new political headache for GOP…

What does Andy Burnham's home town think of him as PM? – video

What does Andy Burnham's home town think of him as PM? – video

In the Warrington suburb of Culcheth, people are hopeful about what one of their own can achieve as the first northern prime minister in half a century. The Guardian's Richard Partington, who also grew up in the quiet suburb halfway…

Energy prices push up inflation, 3.3% in August

ANSA

Energy prices push up inflation, 3.3% in August

Up from 2.9% in July amid Iran war knock-on effects

ANSA

Recommendation to evacuate foreign diplomats from Kiev stands — Russian Foreign Ministry

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that it is not losing its significance