Senator Bob Menendez steps down as Senate committee chair after bribery charges
Menendez has framed the allegations as politically motivated and refused to resign from his seat
Day: September 23, 2023
Ireland and South Africa fight for Group B supremacy at rugby World Cup
Ireland and defending champions South Africa clash on Saturday night at the Stade de France for an eagerly awaited contest likely to determine who tops Group B at the rugby World Cup.
Fire and explosions at golf ball factory kill at least five
A fire and explosions at a golf ball factory in Taiwan have killed at least five people and injured over a hundred more, officials have said.
Taoiseach warns of nuclear arms race risk at UN
The Taoiseach has warned the United Nations the world is at risk of a new nuclear arms race
US pledges $100 million to back proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to Haiti
The Biden administration pledged $100 million on Friday to support a proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to restore security to conflict-ravaged Haiti and urged other nations to make similar contributions.
Pakistan: Islamabad High Court fixes date for Imran Khan’s bail plea hearing in cipher case
The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a hearing for former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s petition for post-arrest bail in the cipher case. The court has issued a notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for arguments in the case. The special cou…
Giorgio Napolitano, former Italian president and 1st ex-Communist in that post, has died at 98
Giorgio Napolitano, the first former Communist to become Italy’s president, has passed away at the age of 98. Napolitano, who served as president twice, was known for his reformist views and his efforts to end his party’s isolation. He was praised for …
Have interest rates reached their peak?
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady while European Central Bank signals a pause in monetary tightening policy.
Funding disagreements could see US Government shutdown
The US Government is facing potential shutdown concerns in the coming days due to a lack of agreement among lawmakers on crucial funding extensions.
This impasse, primarily with House Republicans, threatens numerous government-funded activities, pote…
Politics daily briefing – September 23
All the latest political news in the UK, as MPs call on the Government to support under-pressure households ahead of an “inevitable” new energy crisis this winter.