Politics

Quebec to hold Oct 5 election, separatists favored to win

Straits Times

Quebec to hold Oct 5 election, separatists favored to win

Aug 27 - Quebec will hold an election on October 5, with polls showing that the next government is likely to be formed by separatists who want independence for the predominantly French-speaking Canadian province — but not while U.S…

Straits Times

Five of the big challenges facing Italy this September

The Local

Five of the big challenges facing Italy this September

With Italy preparing to go back to work, politicians will be turning their attention to the challenges ahead - and there are some big ones waiting when parliament reopens.

The Local

US Postal Service says new mail ballot rules tied to Trump order are in effect

US Postal Service says new mail ballot rules tied to Trump order are in effect

Move from USPS comes amid Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting in November’s midterms The US Postal Service (USPS) said on Thursday ‌that ‌new ‌requirements for mail-in ‌voting are now ⁠in effect as Donald Trump…

First meeting of subcommission on uninterrupted operation of key industries takes place

Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov heads the body

Chinese foreign minister calls for Washington, Beijing to ‘overcome obstacles’ ahead of summit

Chinese foreign minister calls for Washington, Beijing to ‘overcome obstacles’ ahead of summit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed a commitment to overcoming hurdles in the country’s relationship with the U.S. during a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue in Beijing on Wednesday. Their discussion comes ahead of…

Trump picks new chairman for agency overseeing ballroom, arch construction

Trump picks new chairman for agency overseeing ballroom, arch construction

President Trump on Wednesday named Mark Paoletta the chair of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), a panel overseeing his White House ballroom and Washington arch projects. Paoletta, the general counsel of the White House…

Number of asylum seekers living in hotels across UK halves within a year

Number of asylum seekers living in hotels across UK halves within a year

Small boat crossings also down 23% year-on-year, with Home Office citing more trafficking arrests UK politics live – latest updates The number of asylum seekers living in hotels has halved within a year, including 13 closures over the past…

Young people are protesting around the world but about what and are they winning

BBC

Young people are protesting around the world but about what and are they winning

BBC

Rostec increases tank ammunition production 50-fold since start of special op

Acording to the state corporation, the production of combat fighter jets have been doubled and the production of artillery ammunition has been increased 20-fold

CSTO PA delegation to monitor State Duma elections — secretary general

The elections of deputies to the State Duma of the ninth convocation will be held on September 18, 19, and 20

A new lake has formed above Rasuwa. Here’s what we know

OnlineKhabar

A new lake has formed above Rasuwa. Here’s what we know

The natural dam upstream. (Photo courtesy: China Daily) Kathmandu, August 27 A large lake has formed below a massive avalanche in the northern part of Langtang Lirung, raising concerns about another flood in Rasuwa. Chinese media and…

OnlineKhabar

Saudi Arabia preparing for new war with Houthis in Yemen — media

According to the newspaper, Riyadh would prefer to preserve peace but is prepared for a military scenario