Politics

What big issues are on the agenda as Stormont returns after summer?

What challenges face assembly members and ministers as Stormont returns after the summer recess?

US denies it tried to influence Malaysia’s political leadership in 2014

The US rejected a claim by Malaysia’s opposition Islamist party that Washington once sought to influence the country’s choice of political leadership, calling the allegation false. “The United States has never sought to decide Malaysia’s…

UK parliamentarian Lord Popat urges Britain to do more for Nepal flood victims

The state of Timure after the Bhotekoshi flood. Kathmandu, September 6 A British member of the House of Lords has urged the UK government to step up support for Nepal as the country continues to struggle with the aftermath of the…

Calls for Hong Kong anti-stalking law after man acquitted of following teen girl

Lawmakers and a government adviser have called for anti-stalking legislation to close a loophole that makes prosecuting repeated harassment difficult in Hong Kong, following the acquittal of a man who followed a teenage girl to her…

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says ‘Qatar is a hostile state’

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed accusations about his government’s alleged ties to Qatar as ‘one big bluff’

Live: Trump's envoys head to Ukraine after 'substantive' talks with Putin

US President Donald Trump's business partner Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner discussed "substantive plans" for next steps to end the Ukraine war during their meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, the White…

Flood sweeps away four houses, iron bridge in Gorkha

Gorkha, September 6 A flood in the Namrung stream of Chumnubri Rural Municipality-4 in Gorkha swept away four houses and an iron bridge early Sunday morning. According to Gorkha Deputy Superintendent of Police Raj Kumar Shrestha, the flood…

Filipino-Americans rattled by Trump’s migrant-chasing ‘xenophobia’ games

The recent release of classic arcade games on the White House website, which allow players to deport migrants and build a border wall, has stoked more fear and anger among Filipino-Americans, as observers call out the “xenophobic” tactics…

Sudan’s war-driven blackouts push residents toward solar power but high costs shut many out

Sudan’s ongoing conflict has severely damaged the electricity grid, leading residents to turn to costly solar energy solutions. Many cannot afford these systems, leaving basic needs unmet.

‘Something much bigger’: Trump planning major Middle East reset after Iran war

In Germany, Ulrich Siegmund Is Bringing the AfD to the Cusp of Power

Ulrich Siegmund, 35, once sold air fresheners. Now his far-right party is the favorite to win a state election in eastern Germany on Sunday.

Elections in Germany Could Produce First Far-Right State Government Since Nazi Era: What to Know

Elections in Saxony-Anhalt, in the country’s east, could result in an outright majority for the Alternative for Germany party.