Politics

Brussels says €90 billion loan for Ukraine is enough for now amid growing doubts

Euronews

Brussels says €90 billion loan for Ukraine is enough for now amid growing doubts

The longevity of the EU's €90 billion support loan for Ukraine is in serious doubt as Russia escalates the war and drives up material costs. Brussels says the financial plan remains sufficient "for the moment".

Euronews

Iran and Russia vow to stand against US ‘unilateralism’

Iranian President Pezeshkian thanked Putin for Moscow’s support, vowing to resist US 'unilateralism'.

Russia sanctions bill 'hanging by a thread' in US Congress — media

TASS

Russia sanctions bill 'hanging by a thread' in US Congress — media

House Democrats fear that "the bill as written would give President Donald Trump even more tariff-related authorities that he could abuse"

TASS

Vance calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed 'evil' at campaign rally

BBC

Vance calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed 'evil' at campaign rally

El-Sayed faces Trump ally Mike Rogers in what has quickly become a senate race characterised by personal attacks and insults between the two.

BBC

Can JD Vance Win Over Skeptical Jewish Voters?

The New York Times

Can JD Vance Win Over Skeptical Jewish Voters?

The vice president is attempting to unite conservative Jews with their antagonists in one coalition, as one appearance in Nevada on Monday showed. Some are uneasy about it.

The New York Times

The Punch

Why Delta should host new 83 army division hq — Oborevwori

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, urges President Tinubu and the Nigerian Army to locate the new 83 Division headquarters in Delta due to its strat Read More…

The Punch

'Significant' number of EU countries back speeding up Ukraine funding, Ireland says

Straits Times

'Significant' number of EU countries back speeding up Ukraine funding, Ireland says

WICKLOW, Ireland, Sept 1 - A significant number of European Union member states support bringing forward the disbursement of funds under an EU loan to Ukraine to help its war effort, Ireland's defence minister said on Tuesday after hosting…

Straits Times

Mark Carney rebukes Trump officials, urging US to ‘start being serious’ amid escalating trade war

Mark Carney rebukes Trump officials, urging US to ‘start being serious’ amid escalating trade war

Canadian PM is set to retaliate against tariffs levied by Donald Trump and criticized US officials over insults US politics live – latest updates Mark Carney has rebuked Donald Trump’s administration and urged officials in Washington to…

Andy Burnham pays tribute after Keir Starmer says he is stepping down as MP – video

Andy Burnham pays tribute after Keir Starmer says he is stepping down as MP – video

In his first address to the House of Commons as prime minister, Andy Burnham paid tribute to his predecessor, Keir Starmer, who announced he was standing down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras. The Labour leader praised the former PM for…

Netflix documentary on Trump’s ‘decoy plane’ coming Friday

Netflix documentary on Trump’s ‘decoy plane’ coming Friday

President Trump’s secret departure on an alternate military aircraft over the summer in Turkey is getting the Netflix documentary treatment. “Instadocs: The Decoy Plane,” premiering Friday on the streamer, will explore how the president…

House Democrats demand answers over ICE’s $16.7M purchase of 6,000 electric shock gloves

House Democrats demand answers over ICE’s $16.7M purchase of 6,000 electric shock gloves

Democrats on the House Committee on Homeland Security on Monday expressed their “strong opposition” to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves for their agents. ICE awarded…

Bank of America vice president identified as killed in Times Square attack

Bank of America vice president identified as killed in Times Square attack

Erin Piacenti identified as one of two victims in day-light stabbing at iconic New York City thoroughfare.