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Zohran Mamdani wants dozens of factory-built public bathrooms. Delays and high costs could stand in the way.
PoliticsBusiness Insider23m ago

Zohran Mamdani wants dozens of factory-built public bathrooms. Delays and high costs could stand in the way.

Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani Anadolu/Getty Images Mayor Zohran Mamdani rolled out a plan in his first days in office to build public bathrooms. NYC aims for cost-efficient, quick public toilet installations. Red tape and high costs have long held the city back from addressing the issue. Every time Leah Goodridge leaves her home in New York City, she performs the same exercise: figuring out where the closest bathroom is. That's because Goodridge has uterine fibroids, which force he...

Slalom race tests skills of Iloilo sailors
Sportinquirer5h ago

Slalom race tests skills of Iloilo sailors

ILOILO CITY—The waters of Villa Beach in Arevalo came alive on Thursday as “paraw” sailors put their courage and expertise to the test in the Slalom Race, a challenging obstacle course designed to push navigation and seamanship skills to the limit against coastal winds. The competition featured three categories based on vessel length: Category A

'Woman as 1st customer is bad luck': Jeju restaurant sparks sexism complaints
CultureKorea Herald8h ago

'Woman as 1st customer is bad luck': Jeju restaurant sparks sexism complaints

A controversy has been brewing over an alleged sexual discrimination of a popular beef soup joint on Jeju Island, where the owner was accused making disparaging comments about female customers. Those who visited the restaurant, which specializes in gomtang, a Korean-style soup made by boiling beef bones and intestines, said the elderly woman who owned the place discriminated against women. One person said she was forced to wait outside for an hour because the owner insisted it was bad luck for t

Tunisia’s olive oil diplomacy a celebration
Politicsmail-guardian11h ago

Tunisia’s olive oil diplomacy a celebration

Ambassador of Tunisia HE Karima Bardaoui, hosted an immersive showcase of Tunisia’s olive oil diplomacy at the Tunisian Embassy in Pretoria. The initiative places one of the nation’s most treasured resources at the heart of international engagement. The event brought together members of the diplomatic community to experience a refined blend of heritage, sustainability and […]

India and Israel Vow to Fight Terrorism Together
Politicsstraits-timesnaftemporikidhaka-tribune17h ago3 sources

India and Israel Vow to Fight Terrorism Together

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India and Israel are determined to 'stand side by side' against global terrorism, concluding a two-day visit to Jerusalem.

Ro-Alert Messages in Tulcea Amid Ukraine War
Worlddigi2418h ago

Ro-Alert Messages in Tulcea Amid Ukraine War

Residents in Romania's Tulcea county, bordering Ukraine, received a second Ro-Alert message in 24 hours warning of potential falling objects from the airspace due to the ongoing conflict.

Lukoil Threatens Bulgaria Over Russian Oil Import Ban
Businessrzeczpospolita21h ago

Lukoil Threatens Bulgaria Over Russian Oil Import Ban

Lukoil is threatening Bulgaria with legal action over the country's ban on importing Russian oil and fuels derived from Russian raw materials to its only refinery. The refinery is currently managed by the Bulgarian government after Lukoil was sanctioned by the USA.

Arrest warrant issued vs Iloilo prov’l spox over cyber libel case
Politicsinquirer23h ago

Arrest warrant issued vs Iloilo prov’l spox over cyber libel case

ILOILO CITY — Jose Nereo Cajilig Lujan, head of the Public Information and Community Affairs Office (PICAO) of the Iloilo Provincial Government, voluntarily surrendered to authorities on Wednesday after confirming that a warrant of arrest had been issued against him for two counts of cyber libel. Lujan said he posted P48,000 bail for each count

Venezuela's interim leader urges Trump to lift sanctions after Maduro ouster
PoliticsFrance 248h ago

Venezuela's interim leader urges Trump to lift sanctions after Maduro ouster

Venezuela’s interim leader on Thursday urged US President Donald Trump to lift punitive sanctions and a US oil blockade, calling the nations “friends,” after Washington’s capture and ouster of Nicolás Maduro. Trump ordered the blockade in December, and US forces seized Maduro and his wife, flying them to New York for trial.

NNPC Criticized for Corruption and Refinery Failures
Politicspunch-ng10h ago

NNPC Criticized for Corruption and Refinery Failures

An article explores deep-rooted corruption within the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), analogizing it as a 'Nigerian National Plundering Corporation,' and highlights the monumental failure of its oil refineries.

Iran Reports 'Good Progress' in US Nuclear Talks
PoliticswapoFox Newsmarketwatch+2The Independenthindu11h ago5 sources

Iran Reports 'Good Progress' in US Nuclear Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that talks with the US have made 'very good progress' on both nuclear and sanctions issues, with the next round expected within a week.

Diesel price falls 9.32% year-on-year to ₦1,361.57 in January — NBS
Businessvanguard-ng16h ago

Diesel price falls 9.32% year-on-year to ₦1,361.57 in January — NBS

The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, declined to ₦1,361.57 per litre in January 2026, down from ₦1,501.58 recorded in January 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The post Diesel price falls 9.32% year-on-year to ₦1,361.57 in January — NBS appeared first on Vanguard News.

Four Killed in Firefight Between Cuban Coastguard and Speedboat
WorldFrance 24n1-bihdaily-mirror-lk+1mercopress18h ago4 sources

Four Killed in Firefight Between Cuban Coastguard and Speedboat

Cuba's government reported a firefight between its coastguard and a Florida-registered speedboat carrying armed Cubans from the U.S. who were allegedly attempting to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism, resulting in four deaths.

Rijeka Oil Refinery Upgrade Enters Final Phase
Businessjutarnji-list23m ago

Rijeka Oil Refinery Upgrade Enters Final Phase

The upgrade project for the Rijeka Oil Refinery, one of Croatia's largest and most complex industrial undertakings, has entered its final phase, with work progressing on a new heavy residue processing unit.

Czech Finance Ministry Dismisses Mero CEO
Politicsirozhlas1h ago

Czech Finance Ministry Dismisses Mero CEO

The Czech Ministry of Finance has dismissed Jaroslav Pantůček from his position as CEO and chairman of the board of the state-owned company Mero, which manages the Czech section of the Druzhba oil pipeline.

Eiður Smári: We are spoiled
Sportmorgunbladid4h ago

Eiður Smári: We are spoiled

"Very soon after our careers, we stopped this whining," said Eiður Smári Guðjohnsen, former captain of the Icelandic men's national team, on the podcast Dr. Football.

Pertamina corruption trial: 9 jailed in Indonesia over US$17 billion state loss
BusinessSCMPchannel-news-asia6h ago2 sources

Pertamina corruption trial: 9 jailed in Indonesia over US$17 billion state loss

An Indonesian court has jailed nine people in a major corruption case involving subsidiaries of state energy firm Pertamina, including two former chief executives of its units, which prosecutors say caused US$17 billion in state losses. The case, which centres on alleged illegal leasing of a fuel terminal and illegal imports of crude oil, among other offences, is one of the biggest launched under the administration of President Prabowo Subianto, who has vowed to eradicate corruption. The nine...

Unilever renovates Ogun school
Businesspunch-ng9h ago

Unilever renovates Ogun school

Unilever Nigeria completes an Ogun school renovation, upgrading classrooms, adding solar power, and modern toilets to create a better learning environment. Read More: https://punchng.com/unilever-renovates-ogun-school/

China cannot replace US, Carney’s Conservative rival warns
PoliticsbloombergSCMP12h ago2 sources

China cannot replace US, Carney’s Conservative rival warns

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said China cannot serve as a substitute for the US, rebuking Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent outreach to the Asian superpower amid strained ties with the Trump administration. In a speech to business leaders on Thursday, Poilievre outlined his vision for the country’s relationship with the US and how his party would approach the trade war differently from the Carney government. “Canada’s prosperity and security are inseparable from a stable...

MOL threatened JANAF over Russian oil
Businessindex-hrdanas17h ago2 sources

MOL threatened JANAF over Russian oil

HUNGARIAN MOL is demanding that JANAF urgently enable the transport of Russian oil arriving by sea, citing EU regulations. In case of refusal, they announce a lawsuit to the European Commission and a claim for damages.