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Warning to profiteers: Gov’t will run after you
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Warning to profiteers: Gov’t will run after you

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday warned profiteers exploiting the worsening situation in the Middle East that the government will pursue legal action against them. “If you take advantage of the situation, there will be consequences. You may face charges and could even lose the opportunity to continue doing business,” Palace press

Finnish Government Disagrees on Headscarf Ban in Schools
Politicshelsingin-sanomat4h ago

Finnish Government Disagrees on Headscarf Ban in Schools

A proposed ban on headscarves in Finnish schools, pushed by the Finns Party, has stalled due to disagreements within the government. The Minister of Education suggests local guidelines are more appropriate given the rarity of such issues.

Coalition Disputes Over Bucharest City Hall Debt Repayment
Politicshotnews7h ago

Coalition Disputes Over Bucharest City Hall Debt Repayment

Representatives from PSD, USR, and UDMR accused the government of introducing a mechanism in the budget project that would use funds from local communities across the country to pay off Bucharest City Hall's debts, leading to disputes within the coalition.

Indonesia to procure BrahMos missiles from India: Report
WorldTimes of India10h ago

Indonesia to procure BrahMos missiles from India: Report

In 2023, BrahMos Aerospace, a company jointly owned by the governments of India and Russia, told Reuters it was in advanced discussions with Jakarta on a potential agreement estimated to be worth between $200 million and $350 million. Rico said the agreement was "part of the modernisation of military hardware and defence capabilities, especially in the maritime sector."

Moody’s Downgrades Budapest’s Credit Rating Again
Businesshungary-today13h ago

Moody’s Downgrades Budapest’s Credit Rating Again

The international credit rating agency Moody’s justified its decision, announced on Friday night in London, by citing the further deterioration of relations between the Hungarian capital and the government, emphasizing that this situation has exacerbated the already significant liquidity stress on Budapest and worsened the city’s budget planning capabilities. The company downgraded Budapest’s long-term domestic […] The post Moody’s Downgrades Budapest’s Credit Rating Again appeared first on H...

Spain's PP Proposes Energy VAT Cut and Tax Relief Amid War
Politicsel-mundo14h ago

Spain's PP Proposes Energy VAT Cut and Tax Relief Amid War

Spain's Popular Party (PP) leader Feijóo has proposed reducing the energy VAT to 10% for the duration of the war and offering €200 in income tax relief to mitigate the economic consequences of the war in Iran, presenting these measures to the government.

Gov’t can’t set cocoa prices without global market realities – Otokunor
Businessmyjoyonline15h ago

Gov’t can’t set cocoa prices without global market realities – Otokunor

Government cannot determine cocoa producer prices without factoring in the realities of the international market, a key presidential official has said, as authorities continue engagements with farmers over the recent reduction in farmgate prices. Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness at the Office of the President, said that although the government announces the producer price for cocoa, the final value of the commodity is ultimately d...

Labour in ‘deep trouble’ with Black voters, Operation Black Vote chair warns
PoliticsThe Guardian17h ago

Labour in ‘deep trouble’ with Black voters, Operation Black Vote chair warns

David Weaver says proposed jury reforms and slow progress on equality risk eroding support in marginal seats Labour is in “deep trouble” with Black voters, a former government adviser has warned, saying the party is at risk of being seen as “accepting the normalisation of racism”. David Weaver, who is the chair of Operation Black Vote (OBV), said the government’s plans to restrict juries would “heighten, normalise and embed” racial disproportionality in the justice system and that Black voter...

Slovenia Evacuates Citizens Amid Conflict
Worlddelo1d ago

Slovenia Evacuates Citizens Amid Conflict

Slovenia successfully evacuated 912 Slovenian citizens and 146 EU and other foreign nationals, with the government communication office stating that the country achieved 'something incredible' in its evacuation efforts.

Our View: If Cyprus not a target why do we need armada of warships?
Worldcyprus-mail1d ago

Our View: If Cyprus not a target why do we need armada of warships?

Contradictions and mixed signals have consistently marked the government’s discourse, because the objective is always to win publicity points. The example is set by President Nikos Christodoulides himself and is dutifully followed by his spokesmen and ministers. In the same speech, the president could state that he would not engage in the blame game over […]

WorldNHK World2d ago

Charter flight carrying Japanese travelers from the Middle East departs Oman today

A charter flight carrying Japanese travelers and others remaining in the Middle East departed from Oman on the 8th and is scheduled to arrive in Japan by night. Flights are also scheduled to depart from Saudi Arabia on the 9th, but the government is coordinating additional flights as it anticipates a larger number of applicants.

'Cracking inflation whip on public': Opposition slams Centre over LPG cylinder price hike
Politicsruvorfdie-presse+9morgunbladidhinduTimes of Indiahindustan-timesdanasDawncdm-mepunch-ng+1 more2d ago12 sources

'Cracking inflation whip on public': Opposition slams Centre over LPG cylinder price hike

Opposition parties have sharply criticised the BJP-led government following a Rs 60 increase in domestic LPG cylinder prices and Rs 115 for commercial cylinders. Leaders from Congress and TMC accused Prime Minister Modi of burdening households with rising costs, while the government assured sufficient fuel supplies amidst West Asia tensions.

Gender minister issues apology to former sex work victims near US bases
PoliticsKorea Herald2d ago

Gender minister issues apology to former sex work victims near US bases

Gender Equality Minister Won Min-kyong issued Saturday an apology to former sex workers whose rights were violated in now-defunct brothels built around American military bases, marking the government's first official apology. "As the gender minister dealing with gender equality and women's rights, I offer my sincere apologies to the victims for the state's actions that violated their human rights at the Gijichon," Won said in a message marking International Women's Day, which falls on Sunday. "W

PASOK Criticizes Government's Failure to Curb Inflation
Politicsnewsbeast10h ago

PASOK Criticizes Government's Failure to Curb Inflation

Kostas Tsoukalas, spokesperson for PASOK-Movement for Change, stated that the government has 'catastrophically failed' in curbing inflation and high prices, calling it the 'most unsuccessful' in Europe and urging immediate measures.

Fears over Exchange Fund discipline overblown: Hong Kong’s dollar peg architect
FinanceSCMP23h ago

Fears over Exchange Fund discipline overblown: Hong Kong’s dollar peg architect

Hong Kong has adequate safeguards to prevent any misuse of the Exchange Fund, according to the economist known as the “father of the city’s dollar peg”, who called concerns over the government’s decision to draw from the de facto sovereign wealth fund “a little overblown”. John Greenwood said the government’s plan to transfer HK$150 billion (US$19.1 billion) from the fund – which plays an essential role in defending the Hong Kong dollar’s peg to the US dollar – would have no effect on the...

EnvironmentDaily Nation1d ago

Floods in Kenya Displace Thousands, Cause Casualties

Severe nationwide floods in Kenya have displaced 50,000 people, swept away 172 vehicles, and resulted in 42 deaths, with nine people still missing. The government has pledged to cover hospital and burial costs for affected families.

Bosnian deminers face job losses and pension issues
Worldn1-bih2d ago

Bosnian deminers face job losses and pension issues

Hundreds of thousands in Bosnia and Herzegovina remain under threat from landmines, while deminers are losing their jobs and pension rights as foreign donors withdraw and the government neglects key legislation.

DepEd shifts to four-day workweek
Politicsphilstar7h ago

DepEd shifts to four-day workweek

Beginning this week, personnel of the Department of Education  will report to their offices from Monday to Thursday and work from home on Fridays as part of the government’s energy-saving measures.

Rašić Clarifies Statement on Visoki Dečani Monastery Land
Politicsdanas10h ago

Rašić Clarifies Statement on Visoki Dečani Monastery Land

Nenad Rašić, Minister for Communities and Returns in the Government of Kosovo, corrected his earlier statement, clarifying that Prime Minister Albin Kurti's request to implement the Constitutional Court's decision on returning land to Visoki Dečani Monastery in March 2024 was not due to him.

At least 42 people killed in Kenya floods
WorldAl Jazeeradr-dkcbc+1vg11h ago4 sources

At least 42 people killed in Kenya floods

The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, and elsewhere has nearly doubled to 42, the government said ‌in a statement issued late on Sunday.

DHS leadership change is not enough to reopen government and start funding department, says Hakeem Jeffries – US politics live
PoliticsThe Guardian11h ago

DHS leadership change is not enough to reopen government and start funding department, says Hakeem Jeffries – US politics live

House minority leader says ‘we want ICE to conduct itself like other law enforcement agencies, not use tax dollars to kill American citizens’ Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries has said that leadership change is not enough to reopen the government and starting to fund the Department of Homeland Security again. Fox News used old video of Donald Trump in multiple reports on Saturday and Sunday, concealing from viewers that the commander-in-chie...

Govt urged to take advantage of Gwadar Port amid Iran war
BusinessDawn19h ago

Govt urged to take advantage of Gwadar Port amid Iran war

• Stakeholders say available capacity, facilities should be actively marketed to international shipping lines • Meeting recommends ship-to-ship operations for oil cargo to enhance petroleum transhipment KARACHI: As the Iran war disrupts regional shipping routes, the government was urged to utilise Gwadar Port for its strategic location, improve competitiveness and cost rationalisation at other ports, besides improving operational efficiency and turnaround time for vessels and cargo. A me...

Spanish 8-M Feminist Demonstrations
Politicsel-mundo20h ago

Spanish 8-M Feminist Demonstrations

The 8-M feminist demonstrations in Spain transcended partisan attempts to boost the left, with protesters focusing on daily issues like work-life balance and the wage gap, despite the government's 'No to War' slogan.

Operation Epic Fury - Déjà Vu
Worldzerohedge23h ago

Operation Epic Fury - Déjà Vu

Operation Epic Fury - Déjà Vu Authored by Martin A. Perryman via RealClearDefense, In February, the Republican President, after conducting military operations against the government of…

Pension tax exemption: The prime minister’s double speak
Politicsthe-shift-news1d ago

Pension tax exemption: The prime minister’s double speak

What was presented as a sweeping tax break for pensioners risks proving, on closer inspection, a far narrower measure that benefits very few ordinary retirees while allowing the government to claim a generosity the law itself does not deliver. In the Budget Speech on 27 October, the finance minister declared: “Pensioners will not pay tax … Continued

Government takes steps to train 85,000 chip designers in 315 institutions
TechnologyTimes of India2d ago

Government takes steps to train 85,000 chip designers in 315 institutions

India's Chips to Startups programme is training engineers in semiconductor design. Students from 315 institutions are gaining hands-on experience. The government plans to expand this initiative to 500 institutions. This aims to build a strong talent pipeline for the growing global semiconductor industry. The programme is part of India's larger semiconductor mission.