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Politics Bill Law Investigation Middle East
Sep 11, 2026, 10:46 UTC
Progressive Slovakia and Smer-SD Tie at Top, Republic Gains
A recent poll by NMS and Focus agencies shows Progressive Slovakia (PS) and Smer-SD tied at the top with 17.3% each, while the extra-parliamentary Republic movement has significantly improved, gaining 12.4% and approaching Smer-SD. If elections were held in September, PS would win with 40 seats, Smer-SD with 30, and Republic with 29. Other parties like Hlas-SD, SaS, and KDH would also make it to parliament, while Democrats are close to the threshold. The poll was conducted on a sample of 1004-1012 respondents.
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Politics Law Regulators Middle East
Sep 11, 2026, 08:27 UTC
AfD Files Criminal Charges Against Federal Chancellor Merz Over 'Ethnic Cleansing' Accusation
Following a heated debate in the Bundestag, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has filed criminal charges against Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The charges stem from Merz's accusation that the AfD wants to carry out 'ethnic cleansings' based on origin and skin color, using the term 'remigration'. The AfD rejects these accusations and considers them defamatory. Several historians have also criticized Merz's choice of words.
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Politics Law Regulators Middle East
Sep 11, 2026, 00:39 UTC
Trump Accuses Iran of Prolonging Conflict for Democratic Victory
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is deliberately dragging out the conflict in the Middle East in the hope that a Democratic candidate will win the upcoming US presidential election. According to Trump, the Democratic Party is effectively allowing Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons.
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World Bill Law Middle East
Sep 10, 2026, 23:30 UTC
Western Intellectuals' Understanding of Russian Perspective on SVO
The head of the Human Rights Council, Valery Fadeev, stated that many Western intellectuals comprehend the reasons behind Russia's Special Military Operation (SVO). He believes that 'smart people realize that Russia was forced to defend itself'.
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Sports Law North America Trade
Sep 10, 2026, 22:15 UTC
Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions; U.S. Stocks Fall
Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. This has led to a decline in U.S. stock markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all experiencing losses. The rise in oil prices has also increased fears of accelerating inflation and potential interest rate hikes by the U.S. central bank. Markets are now watching for the European Central Bank's rate decision and U.S. inflation data ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.
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Politics Law Middle East
Sep 10, 2026, 16:11 UTC
CHP's Izmir Foça Mayor Joins AK Party
Saniye Bora Fıçı, the Mayor of Foça District in Izmir, has left the Republican People's Party (CHP) to join the Justice and Development Party (AK Party). This move was announced by journalist Ismail Saymaz and later confirmed when President Erdoğan pinned Fıçı's party badge. Fıçı is the third AK Party mayor in Izmir.
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World Law Middle East Public Health
Sep 10, 2026, 15:18 UTC
Lithuania Moves to Lift Nuclear Weapons Ban
Lithuania is taking steps to amend its constitution to allow for the deployment of nuclear weapons on its territory. The move, supported by the country's parliament, aims to strengthen deterrence against Russia and align Lithuania with other NATO nations. Finland previously lifted a similar ban. The process is expected to be completed by early 2027.
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