Former Czech president Vaclav Klaus has commented on the conditions for an end to the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

The US-led bloc’s strategy involves supporting Kiev until it can negotiate with Russia from a “position of strength,” Mark Rutte has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU is prepared for a zero-transit scenario of Russian gas, Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Vladimir Zelensky has unveiled his “victory plan,” which includes a demand for an immediate invitation to join NATO Read Full Article at RT.com

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has commented on Vladimir Zelensky’s ‘victory plan’ against Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

[allAfrica] In most small villages in rural Zimbabwe, school-going children and teachers walk several kilometres daily to the nearest towns in search of an Internet connection to complete their work. These villages, like many others on the continent, remain largely disconnected from the digital world, leaving students like with limited access to online learning resources.

[allAfrica] The 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024) held in Lima, Peru, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against HIV, bringing together more than 1,300 scientists, advocates, community representatives, and policymakers. This dynamic gathering provided a platform for experts to share cutting-edge evidence and discuss the latest tools and strategies in HIV prevention science.

It is reported that Ukrainian officials were expecting a response during a meeting of the contact group on military assistance to Ukraine at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany

According to Yasar Guler, existing risks have prompted Turkey to ramp up the development of its defense industry

At the same time, the German cabinet has nothing to say at the moment about the possible telephone conversation between Putin and Scholz

This will make the situation for the Ukrainian armed forces in this area worse, as well as make it easier for the Russian troops to advance in strategically important areas, the source clarified

It is reported that data recorders showed the destruction of a Polish-supplied 155mm Krab self-propelled artillery system of the Ukrainian army by a Lancet loitering munition

Owendo, le 15 Octobre 2024 Débutés le vendredi 13 octobre dernier à la Baie des tortues, les travaux du séminaire gouvernemental portant sur l'examen du projet de la nouvelle constitution se sont poursuivis et achevés ce jour dans la commune d'Owendo. Cette seconde et dernière phase desdites assises a été ainsi consacrée à l'examen rigoureux et minutieux de chaque article contenu dans le projet de la nouvelle Constitution, soit plus de 170 articles, ainsi que son adoption par les parties (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

SINGAPORE — The new Plus and Prime flats launched on Wednesday (Oct 16) will come with a subsidy clawback clause of between six and nine per cent, said the Housing and Development Board (HDB), as it rolled out 8,573 Build-To-Order (BTO) homes under a new flat classification system. The new launch will sort BTO projects into the Standard, Plus and Prime categories based on their proximity to the city centre, transport connectivity and amenities. It replaces the system of demarcating estates as either mature or non-mature. Plus and Prime flats, which are in more attractive locations, come with significant additional subsidies to keep them affordable, said HDB. It has said the subsidy recovery clause is needed to curb the «lottery effect» of owning flats in prime and central locations. «To maintain parity with other BTO flat buyers who are not accorded additional subsidies, Plus and Prime flat owners will be required to pay HDB a percentage of the resale or valuation price (whichever is higher) of the flat upon selling it, after meeting the 10-year minimum occupation period (MOP),» said HDB on Oct 16.

Two men were rushed to the hospital after the driver of a white car allegedly lost control, hit a taxi and collided with a lamp post outside Hougang Neighhourhood Police Centre. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident at about 9.30pm on Tuesday (Oct 15), which occurred near the junction of Hougang Avenue 9 and Hougang Avenue 4. The driver of the white car was a 59-year-old male while the taxi driver was a 53-year-old male.  When interviewed about the accident, 60-year-old Hougang resident Chen Meixiu told Shin Min Daily News she heard a loud crash from her residence. Looking out of her window, she saw that the white car had crashed into the lamp post. There was also a taxi parked near the accident site.  The front of the white car was badly dented from the impact of the collision. One of the taxi's tyres almost fell off, reported the Chinese daily.  Chen also saw three ambulances at the scene, and one person lying on the ground.  Another resident who declined to be named told Shin Min that the white car was moving against traffic. 

The third day of Pritam Singh's trial has ended, with former Workers' Party (WP) Member of Parliament Raeesah Khan once again facing hours of cross-examination by Singh's legal team. Khan answered more questions on Wednesday (Oct 16) about whether Singh had encouraged her to keep up with the lie she had made in parliament about a sexual assault case. Singh, 48, has been charged with two counts under Section 31(q) of the Parliament (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Act. The WP chief is accused of giving false answers to the Committee of Privileges (COP), which was convened in November 2021 to look into a controversy involving Khan. Here are some highlights from the third day in court. 1. Defence challenges Khan's credibility Today's hearing continued where Singh's lawyer, Andre Jumabhoy, had left off on Tuesday - attempting to impeach Khan's credit as a witness.

An international citizens movement which promote democratic alternation in Africa,  Tournons La Page (TLP), which is a newly established organization in Malawi, has called on young people in the country to exercise their human rights in the upcoming 2025 general elections by making sure that they are taking part in both voting as well as […] The post TLP organization calls for youth participation in 2025 general elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi continues to register an escalation in cases of stress, burnout, and anxiety among workers in various sectors despite growing recognition of mental health as a critical component of well-being, Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance Malawi (NCDAMW) has disclosed. NCDAMW National Chairperson Maud Mwakasungula, in a statement issued last week, called upon stakeholders to intensify efforts in […] The post NGO worried with escalation of mental health problems among workers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust and Biwi Police Unit have joined hands in raising awareness on crime prevention at Biwi Industrial Site in Lilongwe. Among others, the two institutions have been conducting whistle-stop security awareness raising tours to equip the residents with information that can help them fight and/or prevent crime. […] The post NICE Public Trust, Biwi Police in joint awareness on crime prevention appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has courted controversy and condemnation for bragging on Facebook that he was a rich person before joining politics. Chithyola posted countless pictures of the property, including an uncompleted house, which he claims he acquired outside the political realm. Apparently, his intention was to silence Malawians who […] The post Chithyola angers Malawians for bragging about his wealth as Balaka residents demand fresh probe into Global Fund’s abuse appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Bureau of Standards is set to celebrate the 55th World Standards Day on October 17, instead of the globally agreed-upon date of October 14. The event will take place at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe, aiming to foster collaboration among stakeholders to promote standards at large. Speaking at a media briefing at the MBS […] The post MBS to Celebrate 55th World Standards Day on October 17 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[350Africa.org] The 30 oil and gas blocks auction that has been underway for more than two years for a procedure that cannot exceed 18 months has been finally put to an end to the delight of climate change activists. On Monday 14 October, the Ministry of Hydrocarbons in DRC represented by Mr. Aimé Molendo Sakombi issued a cancellation statement and plan to immediately relaunch the auction to avoid the irregularities previously encountered and above all to hold hydrocarbon rights for better ecological preservation.

Tomson Phiri has warned of a human catastrophe as 27 million people are facing hunger in Southern Africa Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine has reportedly been pushing the Financial Action Task Force to rank Moscow as a high-risk jurisdiction Read Full Article at RT.com

An attack on an apartment block in the north of the country on Monday reportedly claimed 23 lives, with six more injured Read Full Article at RT.com

Þórhildur Sunna Ævarsdóttir, leader of the Pirate Party, says the decision of Svandís Svavarsdóttir, the leader of the Left-Green Movement, to resign from the temporary acting government is a sign of freezing temperatures between her and Bjarni Benediktsson, the leader of the Independence Party.

Under the EU Treaties, Member States have to consider their economic and employment policies as a common concern, and coordinate their action within the Council. The Council adopts employment guidelines that must be reflected in the Member States' employment policies and reform programmes. Before adopting these guidelines, Parliament is consulted on the draft, but the Council is not bound by Parliament's opinion. During the October II plenary session, Parliament is due to adopt an opinion on this year's employment guidelines, based on the report from the Employment and Social Affairs Committee. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Copper is a relatively common element with a variety of suppliers, and that should typically mean a stable market. However, the copper market has recently been showing unusual instability. New EU legislation, though not always directly related, seems to be having a significant impact on copper prices. This is the case for the Chips Act and the Critical Raw Materials Act – designed to make EU industry more resilient by improving strategic autonomy – but also for laws concerning energy, artificial intelligence and digitalisation. New factors, including looming shortages in strategic raw materials – such as copper – may strongly influence political action. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Following lengthy negotiations, the Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement on 6 March 2024 on rules for more efficient air traffic management and to improve sustainability in the aviation sector. The Council adopted the agreed text on 26 September 2024 and it now needs to be adopted by Parliament. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Regions and cities play an important role in the implementation of EU laws, as many EU policies are executed at local or regional level. Regions and cities are usually the first point of contact between citizens and political authorities. Engaging with them can have a positive impact on the implementation of EU policies, and may also help to bring the EU closer to its citizens, thus enhancing its democratic legitimacy. During the October II plenary session, the European Commission is due to give a statement on the topic. A debate in the European Parliament comes at a time when the future of cohesion policy – the main policy supporting regions and cities – is at stake. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The EU will provide a new macro-financial assistance (MFA) loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine as part of a G7 initiative to support Ukraine with a loan of up to US$50 billion (€45 billion). The new Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism will provide revenues originating from immobilised Russian sovereign assets, so that Ukraine can service and repay loans from the EU and other G7 lenders. Parliament is expected to adopt the proposal during its October II plenary sitting. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Mogadishu (HOL) — Djibouti and Egypt have signed a landmark agreement to build a 276.5-kilowatt solar power plant in Djibouti. The deal, signed during a virtual meeting, is expected to boost Djibouti’s energy independence while deepening ties between the two countries.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Kingdom has announced an additional £7.5 million in funding to support the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), bringing its total contribution to £77 million since 2021.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Egypt's Minister of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, along with a delegation of Egyptian businessmen, is expected to visit Somalia in the coming days to explore potential investment opportunities.

The number of food orders at Pictou County Food Bank East jumped more than 30 per cent between 2020 and 2023. With the rising demand and soaring expenses, the food bank announced this month it’s cutting back on certain food items, including canned meat, tomatoes, corn and juice, in its food packages.