Sindo News12dPolitics & GovernmentSocial-political analyst Ubedilah Badrun from UNJ (Universitas Negeri Jakarta) has responded to a statement made by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka regarding his high school education. Gibran Rakabuming Raka claimed to have completed senior high school before pursuing further studies. Badrun q
Japan Times12dPolitics & GovernmentFormer Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland details in her new memoir alleged aggressive tactics employed by the Trump administration against its allies. According to Freeland, the Trump administration was “swaggeringly, rudely aggressive, even behind closed doors.” She specifically alleges t
Prensa Libre12dPolitics & GovernmentFormer US President Donald Trump has dismissed Kimberly Guilfoyle from her position as US Ambassador to Greece following accusations of corruption. Guilfoyle has vehemently denied the allegations of inappropriate conduct, describing them as “false.” She also expressed that serving as the US Ambassad
Daily Maverick12dPolitics & GovernmentA shooting at a memorial service in Ekurhuleni, South Africa, on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of two members of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL). Three other individuals were also wounded in the incident. The shooting occurred during a gathering, the purpose of which was to comme
Tunis Afrique Presse12dPolitics & GovernmentBusiness News provides a daily recap of key Tunisian events from October 13, 2026. A presidential pardon released 1,573 detainees in Tunisia to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the Évacuation Day celebration. The report highlights developments involving President Kaïs Saïed, Riad Ben Fadhl, and t
CT2412dPolitics & GovernmentA three-party coalition composed of the Hradecký demokratický klub (HDK), TOP 09, and a coalition of the Pirates, Mayors, and the “Change for Hradec” association, along with the Green Party and KDU-ČSL, has emerged victorious in elections in Hradec Králové. Pavlína Springerová, the current mayor fro
Le Figaro12dPolitics & GovernmentGabriel Attal, the youngest Prime Minister of the Fifth Republic and Secretary-General of the Renaissance party, has officially entered the 2027 presidential race in May 2026. This announcement positions Attal as a key contender for the French presidency. His youth and current position as Prime Mini
Observador12dPolitics & GovernmentA Japanese journalist has been detained in Russia, accused of espionage. The journalist was reportedly writing articles concerning Russian elections and relations with North Korea. Specifically, a recent article focused on North Korean citizens residing in Sakhalin, in the Russian Far East. The char
Observador12dPolitics & GovernmentThe leader of the Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) is reportedly pressuring Prime Minister Luís Montenegro to take action regarding Luís Neves, likely referring to a personnel matter within the Administration Interna. This push for a “remodelação” – or restructuring – of the Internal Administration c
Novinky12dPolitics & GovernmentA three-party coalition comprised of the Hradecký demokratický klub (HDK), TOP 09, and a coalition of Pirates and Mayors, along with Změna pro Hradec, the Green Party, and KDU-ČSL, has emerged victorious in Hradec Králové. This alliance will form the next governing body of the city following recent
Tal Cual12dPolitics & GovernmentInterviews began this Tuesday, October 13th, for the 127 representatives of civil society vying to join the Judicial Nominating Committee in Venezuela. This committee will be responsible for pre-selecting new magistrates for the TSJ (Tribunal Supremo de Justicia). The preliminary committee hopes to
Aftonbladet12dPolitics & GovernmentSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy reported a limited fire broke out in an administrative building following an attack. The incident occurred at a facility belonging to the Ministry in Saudi Arabia, though details regarding the nature and source of the attack were initially scarce. Authorities in Sau
LSM12dPolitics & GovernmentPresident Edgars Rinkēvičs of the Republic of Latvia will host Dr. Ülle Madise, the newly elected President of the Republic of Estonia, for a working visit on October 13. The visit marks a key moment in ongoing bilateral relations between Latvia and Estonia. Dr. Madise’s trip to the Republic of Latv
Loop PNG12dPolitics & GovernmentPapua New Guinea is hosting delegates from the Asia-Pacific region for the 68th APEC Tourism Working Group (TWG68) meeting. Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu officially welcomed the delegates on behalf of the Government of Papua New Guinea. The meeting is taking place at the APEC Haus in Po
Seneweb12dPolitics & GovernmentSenegal’s Council of Ministers, presided over by Bassirou Diomaye Faye on October 13, 2026, has adopted a decree concerning the organization and functioning of Amadou Mahtar Mbow University (UAM). The decision signifies a development in the regulatory framework governing this higher education instit
Slovak Spectator12dPolitics & GovernmentAustralian Members of Parliament are pushing for legislation that would impose prison sentences of up to six years for the desecration of national symbols. The move follows an incident where a student depicted a national symbol as a sex toy, sparking outrage among coalition MPs. Lawmakers argue the
Daily Maverick12dPolitics & GovernmentDespite a recent court defeat regarding Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) sector codes, South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Parks Tau, demonstrated strong commitment to transformation and localization within the automotive industry at SA Auto Week in Durban. The court ruling, while on a t
Vanguard12dPolitics & GovernmentA court has dismissed objections raised by the legal team of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai regarding a forensic witness from the Department of State Services (DSS). El-Rufai’s counsel, Paul Erokoro, had protested that the defence had not been provided with a summary of the witness’s evidence or the
SVT12dPolitics & GovernmentKatie Zacharia has succeeded Karoline Leavitt as the White House Press Secretary. The former conservative commentator and employee of the Trump Administration first faced the press on Tuesday. This marks a shift in the White House press office, with Zacharia assuming the role of primary spokesperson
Prothom Alo13dPolitics & GovernmentThe Netherlands has expressed interest in providing technical assistance and conducting a feasibility study for the Teesta project. This offer was discussed during a meeting between the Prime Minister and Dutch Minister, Schurrd Schuurmans. The discussion centered on potential collaboration regardin
TSA13dPolitics & GovernmentPresident Abdelmadjid Tebboune is meeting with economic operators this Wednesday, October 14th, at the Centre international des conférences (CIC) d’Alger. The meeting was organized by CREA (Conseil du renouveau économique algérien), a business organization. This is the third time in three years that
TheJournal.ie13dPolitics & GovernmentToday’s news encompasses both significant developments within Ireland and crucial international events. The focus is on delivering the most pertinent information to keep readers informed about the day’s happenings. Details regarding specific events in Ireland are included, alongside coverage of glob
Clarin13dPolitics & GovernmentArgentina has submitted a 49-page document to the International Tribunal of the Sea requesting four provisional measures to halt hydrocarbon activities around the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). The request aims to prevent alterations to the conditions surrounding the sovereignty dispute over the
Daily Monitor13dPolitics & GovernmentA major Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is severely impacting education for 1.8 million children, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Fear surrounding the virus and insufficient infection control measures are keeping students away from school. The outbr
Cameroon Tribune13dPolitics & GovernmentIn Cameroon, a recurring issue has emerged regarding the timing of the presidential circular outlining budgetary guidelines. The circular, intended to inform the budget law, is consistently released with significant delay—the October 12th, 2026 circular is 109 days late. This delay contradicts the e
Daily News Hungary13dPolitics & GovernmentPéter Magyar, a Hungarian Member of Parliament, has proposed implementing surprise drug and alcohol tests for all Hungarian MPs. Surprisingly, the ruling Fidesz party has expressed support for the initiative. However, Fidesz has stipulated that such testing must be conducted in a way that does not v
HotNews13dPolitics & GovernmentKatie Zacharia, the new White House Press Secretary appointed by President Donald Trump on Friday, faced an awkward moment during her first press briefing on Tuesday, her second day in office. While addressing reporters in the White House briefing room, Zacharia mistakenly referred to President Dona
NBC News13dPolitics & GovernmentU.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned from her post following allegations of misconduct, claims she has vehemently denied. The resignation occurred shortly after Katie Zacharia, the newly appointed White House press secretary, informed reporters that Guilfoyle had been asked to s
Der Standard13dPolitics & GovernmentThe German Universities Conference announced plans to eliminate mandatory Latin requirements for numerous degree programs, including medicine and law. This shift aims to streamline studies and broaden access to higher education for a wider range of students. The requirement will also be lifted for t
HotNews13dPolitics & GovernmentSorin Grindeanu, President of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) in Romania, has accused the National Liberal Party (PNL) of prioritizing political calculations over the well-being of Romania. This accusation follows the PNL’s rejection of a proposal to join the governing coalition. Grindeanu stated