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I have a dream… that American voters will revive US democracy this November — The thousands who rallied at the Lincoln Memorial last month to launch a vital mobilisation to defend American voting rights modelled Martin Luther King Jnr’s aspiration for America. They have agency to once again help ‘make real the promise of democracy’.
Kazakhstan enters a new political era after historic parliamentary reform — Kazakhstan implemented a major parliamentary reform, replacing the former bicameral Parliament with a new unicameral legislature, the Kurultai. The new Parliament consists of 145 seats, with five parties securing representation.
'With a promise, the future becomes the present': Hope takes shape in Barcelona's public squares — 'Room for Hope' (5/6). A major influence on many spaces for thought and public discussion in the Catalan capital, philosopher Marina Garces sees even modest actions that 'interrupt the irreversible' as the 'faces of hope.'
A NY hospital tried to close its birthing center. This city united to fight back — Democrats and Republicans in Troy, New York, took on a national Catholic health system and kept the county's last birthing center open.
MINDEF looking to enhance NS milestone awards to mark 60 years of national service — MINDEF said it is exploring a suitable NS60 recognition package that national servicemen past and present can look forward to.
Burnham to promise 'sense of optimism' in first Commons statement as PM — He will promise to "unlock a feeling of positivity and possibility" in every part of the country.
The ‘new era’ of Latino socialists in New York: ‘If the Democratic Party wants to lead, it must create a solution to the immigration problem’ — Several of these politicians have joined the call to abolish ICE and to demand immigration reform that protects undocumented people in the US
More cells being built within prisons to help tackle overcrowding — The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.
France begins new voluntary national service programme — The government's initial aim is to grow the programme to 10,000 volunteers a year, with a long-term goal of up to 50,000 per year in 2035.
Tributes pour in for former French PM Edouard Balladur following his death aged 97 — French President Emmanuel Macron called Balladur a "demanding, level-headed, and devoted public servant" who he said had "dedicated his life to the Fifth Republic."
Estonia moves to protect youth’s mental health in the digital age — Estonia joins Europe's youth online-safety push—but chooses expert-led prevention over a blanket social-media ban.
Afrikaans ministers who proved it’s never too late for reconciliation — Danie Rosslee and EG Fourie were not early opponents of apartheid. Perhaps that is precisely why we should remember what happened when they changed.
Measures rolled out in S’pore to keep online users, including teens, safe — Online safety features being considered in Singapore include a daily time limit and restrictions on infinite scroll, autoplay and direct messages from strangers.
Libya's rival administrations agree to hold elections within 2 years — Libya’s rival administrations agreed on Sunday to hold elections within the next two years with a view to reunifying the country.
DPWH stops Laguna de Bay reclamation in Taguig — DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon issues the order in response to a Philippine Reclamation Authority directive
Riding the clean energy and AI wave: Marcos wants to go beyond ore exports — President Marcos’ critical minerals policy means tapping more mineral reservations as his administration envisions a robust processing industry
Central Development Working Party clears five projects worth over Rs60 billion — • Plans include Gwadar water scheme, Karachi neighbourhood project, Gilgit medical college, NDU campus and Orakzai road • Study on wastewater treatment in Gwadar ordered to prevent sewage from polluting sea
Parents of seriously ill children should get paid leave, says commissioner — Children's commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza has backed called for more support for parents and carers.
Singapore tackles finances and culture to avert a demographic crisis — One challenge for policy makers is that success on many measures won't show up immediately.
Italy aims to bring order to the chaos of its 12,000 private beaches — Between 33% and 42% of the country’s beaches are private. Under pressure from Brussels, Giorgia Meloni’s government will open their management to tender
New laws to target smart glasses — The Attorney General will today announce reforms aimed at protecting Australians from the misuse of wearable devices.
In Lyon and Saint-Etienne, the many benefits of Food Social Security — 'Room for Hope' (4/6). At the foot of social housing buildings, community canteens and solidarity grocery stores are experimenting with a food security program modeled after France's Sécurité sociale, an innovation that many elected officials want to put at the center of the campaign for the 2027 pr
Rival Libya factions sign deal to hold national elections within two years — Signing takes place at UN mission in Tripoli after initial draft inked by UN-backed committee in Tunis on August 20.
Andy Burnham pledge to end indefinite jail terms ‘a step towards healing’ — Campaigners have hailed Andy Burnham’s pledge to bring an end to indefinite jail terms as “a day that thousands of families have spent years fighting for”.
SYSTEMS CHANGE: Zaheera Mohamed brings public finance savvy to the fight for ECD systems change — Zaheera Mohamed, chief executive of Ilifa Labantwana and former National Treasury director, is using her deep expertise in public finance to drive systemic reform for South Africa’s early childhood development sector. Drawing on her upbringing and civil society experience, she works alongside the go
AJK PM vows to restore internet, road links in days — MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Barrister Iftikhar Gillani has assured the business community and students that his government would restore internet services at educational institutions and remove restrictions on road links with Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within the nex
Darializa Ávila Chevalier, the Afro-Latina socialist with one foot in Congress: ‘We need an economic system that gives people dignity’ — Backed by Mamdani, the Dominican American candidate stunned New York’s political establishment with an upset victory in the Democratic primary
King Haakon VIII honours late father in first speech as Norway’s monarch — The new king remembered his father, King Harald V, as a loving parent and dedicated monarch
Cambodia shuts over 700 cyberscam locations over past year, government says — The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said last year that hundreds of industrial-scale scam centres across Asia generate just under €35 billion in annual profits.
Kazakhstan’s government steps down as newly elected Kurultai holds first session — Kazakhstan’s newly elected unicameral parliament has held its first session under a new Constitution that reshaped the country’s political system. The government has stepped down as required, with a new cabinet set to be formed.
US judge rules against Trump’s effort to deport pro-Palestinian students — A federal judge criticised the Trump government for attempting to infringe upon foreign students' rights to free speech.
Polish city pledges action against violence amid attacks on Ukrainians — The Wrocław City Council adopted a resolution condemning hatred and violence based on nationality following a series of incidents involving Ukrainians in the city, Polish media reported on Aug. 27.
Naqvi visits passport office at Karachi's Awami Markaz, says facility to be expanded — Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday visited the passport office at Karachi’s Awami Markaz and said the facility would be “expanded for citizens’ convenience”, according to his ministry.
Uzbekistan marks 35 years of independence as president outlines plans for next decade — The anniversary ceremony in New Tashkent combined political messaging with a large-scale cultural programme. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced seven national programmes, including major targets for investment, education, healthcare and economic growth.
Trump blacklisting of "woke" Anthropic deemed illegal by federal judge — Anthropic refused to support lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance.
CHANGE MAKER: Young people are Jozi’s new gold — Student leader Melusi Khumalo sees youth participation as key to Johannesburg’s inner-city revival.
New initiative launched to provide timely support for caregivers of persons with disabilities — Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua (second from left) said the CAREmind programme will help caregivers get the support they need.
Why Iceland and Others Might Want In, Not Out, of the E.U. Club — A few years ago, some feared the European Union was going out of style. Now Iceland is mulling membership alongside a long list of candidates.
Bernie Sanders, AOC join marchers in Washington to ‘defend the vote’ — Thousands of people marched on Washington DC, invoking Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on the 63rd anniversary.
Sae Joon Park, a Purple Heart veteran who self-deported, receives pardon — His removal order was triggered by two convictions from over 15 years ago, when he struggled with untreated PTSD. New York's governor said Park earned a "second chance through rehabilitation."
State property register essential to cutting wasteful government leases — A reliable Immovable Asset Register is key to unlocking public assets and strengthening municipalities.
President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy — The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.
Access Restored to Wikipedia in Russia After Overnight Outage — The tech platform Habr reported that Wikipedia was inaccessible in Russia for eight hours.
Thousands march in Washington in support of voting rights, racial justice ahead of midterm elections — ‘Defend the Vote’ March follows a wave of changes to voting laws and redistricting that civil rights groups have condemned as detrimental to Black Americans
Qatar pledges support for efforts to end Libya’s political division — Qatari minister meets army chief amid efforts to bridge longstanding political divisions in Libya.
Meta pledges to share data over imminent threats, says Hontiveros — In a meeting in Singapore, Meta commits to sharing subscriber and traffic data when Philippine authorities identify imminent threats of violence
Singapore’s animal shelters get first official set of guidelines — Minister of State for National Development and Foreign Affairs Alvin Tan (left, in black) at the Paws in the City event on Aug 28.
Canada poaches 48 top US-based academics — Trump administration’s assault on universities boosts Ottawa’s efforts to attract top research talent
'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown — A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
California lawmakers push bill to ban shock gloves for federal agents — After an outcry from immigrant and civil rights advocates over plans to equip immigration officers with gloves capable of delivering electric shocks, California lawmakers on Thursday unveiled a bill that would ban the use of shock gloves by any law enforcement agent in the state.
Canada Hires U.S. Scholars From Harvard and Other Top Universities — A crackdown on American academia by the Trump administration has handed Canadian universities a rare opportunity to lure some top researchers north.
Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says — The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.
Why Zelensky is cuddling a very good girl named Freya — Pictures of the Ukrainian leader holding the baby pit bull with a symbolic name have proved a truth universally known in politics: If you want to get noticed, get a puppy.
Greenlandic Women Will Finally Get Money for Forced Contraception — For decades, Denmark implanted intrauterine devices in women in Greenland in an effort to keep down the island’s population. On Thursday, the government passed a compensation bill.
‘I’m Fine With My Body’: Danish Leader Responds to Unsolicited Beauty Advice — Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had just returned from Ukraine when she received a message from a plastic surgeon asking if she wanted to fix her nose.
Govt hints at uniform gas pricing, says existing system needs to be 'revisited' — ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday hinted at introducing a uniform average gas price for all consumers, replacing the existing slab-based pricing system for different categories that involves cross-subsidies and budgetary subsidies.
Democratic Socialists Are the Toast of the Party in Uruguay — The success of progressive candidates in the United States is inspiring leftists abroad struggling under pressure from the Trump administration and its allies.
Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats — Ossoff should be among the most vulnerable Senate incumbents this year. Instead, the Georgia Democrat has opened a steady lead in polls and is increasingly seen as a potential 2028 contender.
To Dismantle the Concept of Separate but Equal, Thurgood Marshall Methodically Devised a Winning Strategy: Divide and Conquer — While other activists aimed to take down Jim Crow in one fell swoop, the future Supreme Court justice compiled a series of wins that ultimately added up to an undeniable resolution
'A voluptuous sex symbol.' Judge invokes Dolly Parton in overturning Texas 'drag ban' — Dolly Parton may be gone, but her spirit of self-expression is still making waves — this time in a Texas federal court.

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