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France’s PM Drops €54 Billion Spending Cut to Slash Deficit
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that France will cut public spending by €54 billion next year to reduce the country’s deficit.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Turns 76 on September 17, 2026
India's leader marked his 76th birthday with nationwide tributes and a showcase of his signature sartorial style.
Elections
Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson Resigns After Election Loss
Left‑wing opposition parties, led by Magdalena Andersson, are poised to form the next government
Foreign policy
US State Department approves sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
Reported by Middle East Eye and South China Morning Post. First detected September 17, 2026 at 19:40 UTC.
Elections
Prime Minister Mark Carney Addresses European Parliament, Signals Shift Toward Brussels
Carney touts deepening ties with the EU and a realignment away from U.S. policy, underscoring Canada’s strengthening alliance with Brussels.
Foreign policy
Asgar Ali Vhora receives disputed land from former BJP MLA after meeting PM Modi
Former MLA Narendra Mehta hands over Survey No. 240 in Indralok, Bhayandar to Vhora following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Foreign policy
Russian Strikes Hit Warsaw-Bound Train Near Ukraine-Poland Border After Western Delegation Passes
Russian strikes hit a Warsaw-bound train near Ukraine’s border with Poland shortly after top Western figures passed through, EU officials say.
Foreign policy
Israeli minister threatens to strip Gaza film directors of citizenship
Reported by Middle East Eye and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected September 13, 2026 at 22:48 UTC.
Business
Pauline Hanson unveils One Nation plan to slash 750,000 visa holders, creating net‑negative migration policy
Hanson announces drastic cuts to foreign workers and students, rallying her party.