The Prague Post - Politics

India sends 'cockroach' leaders to jail after protest

Two leaders of India's youth-led movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were remanded in custody for five days on Wednesday, as police clamp down on protests against the election commission.

Louvre boss warns of closure risk without major renovations

The Louvre Museum risks having to close its doors to the public unless lawmakers approve a major overhaul of the creaking and over-capacity institution, its head told a French newspaper on Wednesday.

Stocks diverge ahead of key US inflation data

Global stock markets diverged on Wednesday ahead of the release of crucial US inflation data that could shape the outlook for interest rates in the world's largest economy.

'Distressed' family of UK man killed by tiger urge end to online posts

The family of a mentally ill man killed by a tiger at a UK wildlife park have urged people to stop posting "deeply offensive media content" of the attack, as US President Donald Trump uploaded disturbing footage online.

China heads for record trade surplus as exports surge

China's exports soared in September, official data showed Wednesday, putting it on course for a record annual trade surplus -- and likely more friction with the European Union and the United States.

Vietnam mourns 700 war dead in major push to identify missing

Vietnam held funeral rites for more than 700 of its war dead on Wednesday, unearthed in a major push to identify those missing from decades of conflict with France and the United States.

Seeing pivotal election, Israelis fly from around world to vote

Liran Naaman said he spent 800 euros (nearly $900) to fly from Amsterdam, where he has lived for the past 11 years, to his native Israel, all to vote in the October 27 election.

Asian markets mixed as tech firms claw back some losses

Asian stocks stuttered Wednesday as investors fought to claw back the previous day's steep tech losses, with focus turning to US inflation data and upcoming earnings from key AI-linked firms.

Advanced economies must 'act now' to lower debt as bond yields spike: IMF

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday called for advanced economies to "act now" to address ballooning debt, with spiking bond yields at multi-decade highs and pressure growing on central banks to hike interest rates.

Lula, Bolsonaro ordered to call off attempts at online censorship

Brazil's electoral court on Tuesday warned President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and senator Flavio Bolsonaro to call off their legal showdown over social media in their presidential campaigns.

Saudi says Houthi attacks sparked Aramco fire, wounded 4 in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that an attack on an Aramco building in the kingdom's east sparked a "limited fire" and that debris from intercepted Houthi missiles wounded four people in the capital Riyadh.

US fines Bank of America $1.2 bn for anti-money laundering violations

The US Treasury Department said Tuesday that it is imposing penalties of more than $1.2 billion on Bank of America, citing "violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws."

Trump ousts Greece ambassador over ethics scandal

US President Donald Trump forced his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle out of the administration on Tuesday, amid allegations that she sought money from one of his supporters and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen.

US stocks dip ahead of inflation data as tech sell-off hits Asia

Wall Street stocks were mostly lower at the end of a choppy session Tuesday, digesting solid results from US banks and a pullback in Asian markets prompted by worries over the AI investment boom.

Bipartisan US senators urge Trump to scrap Russian diesel deal

Republican and Democratic US senators joined forces Tuesday to urge President Donald Trump to scrap his diesel deal with Russia, calling it a "betrayal" that would bankroll Moscow's war in Ukraine while doing little to ease soaring fuel prices.

Saudi coalition strikes Yemen oil sites after Houthi attacks

The Saudi-led coalition battling the Iran-backed Houthis struck oil sites across western Yemen on Tuesday including in the capital Sanaa, in response to the deadliest attack on the kingdom's soil in years.

French economy minister denies country caught in debt 'snowball'

France's Economy Minister Roland Lescure said Tuesday that the country was not trapped in a debt "snowball" as he pressed opposition parties to pass a government budget for 2027.

Regulator 'will resign' if any political interference in Man City case

The chair of English football's Independent Regulator has said he will resign if there is political interference into any future investigation into Manchester City as a result of widespread impropriety, while warning the domestic game was "on the edge of financial disaster".

Big US banks report strong earnings and stay bullish on AI

Major US banks offered a largely upbeat outlook Tuesday, expressing confidence that the artificial intelligence investment boom will continue despite public pushback to the technology.

Demonstrations backing France's protesting students gather strength

Tens of thousands of people joined rallies across France on Tuesday to support protesting high school students, boosting a movement that poses a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron as his term in office winds down.

Trump says US Senate as hard to defend as House in midterms

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday Republicans face an equally difficult fight to retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November's midterm elections, despite forecasts showing a considerably tougher contest in the House.

In a first, AI helps UK lawmaker find her voice in parliament

A British lawmaker made history on Tuesday by becoming the first person to use an AI-generated voice to deliver a speech in the UK parliament.

Suspected Russian drones hit two ships off Bulgaria, 11 missing

Suspected Russian drones struck two cargo ships off Bulgaria Tuesday, sinking one vessel and leaving 11 sailors missing in the latest spillover from the Ukraine war in the Black Sea.

Tech stocks slide on AI jitters

Asia's tech-heavy stock markets slumped Tuesday on fresh worries about the outlook for the AI investment boom, overshadowing solid performance by US banks at the start of the third quarter earnings season.

Trump asks Greece ambassador to resign amid ethics scandal

US President Donald Trump's administration has asked his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, the White House said Tuesday, amid allegations that she sought money from a Trump supporter and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen.

Houthis say Saudi Arabia strikes oil site in Yemen's capital

Yemen's Houthis said Saudi Arabia struck an oil facility in Sanaa on Tuesday, after the Riyadh-led coalition told civilians to leave the surrounding area in its first evacuation order for the Yemeni capital since the war flared up again.

New White House spokeswoman heavy on Trump praise, light on questions in debut

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made her briefing room debut Tuesday by taking remarkably few questions from journalists while leaving no doubt who she believes has all the answers -- Donald Trump.

Flavio Bolsonaro visits father under house arrest ahead of Brazil runoff

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Tuesday visited his father, former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, under house arrest with just under two weeks before the country's runoff election.

France, Eq. Guinea in standoff over luxury Paris mansion

France and Equatorial Guinea are locked in a bitter row over a luxury mansion in one of the swankiest districts of Paris, with French authorities putting it up for sale but the west African nation refusing to relinquish the premises.

Trump asks Greece ambassador to resign amid bribery scandal: White House