Project STAR has begun the implementation of comprehensive Community Transformation Action Plans across five communities, marking a significant milestone in its mission to drive sustainable economic and social development to improve the quality of...

The United Kingdom has announced funding under the Sustainable Blue Economies Programme’s Blue Social Challenge Fund to help countries across the Caribbean harness its ocean resources to improve climate resilience and livelihoods for vulnerable...

WESTERN BUREAU: While St James currently holds the dubious title as Jamaica’s murder capital, with over 100 homicides this year, the mayor of the capital city Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is promising that come 2025, the tourism hub will...

WESTERN BUREAU: President of the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, businessman Moses Chybar, the chief executive officer of Icon Importers and Distributors, has outlined a range of steps he plans to take to reposition his 25-year-old...

WESTERN BUREAU: In an inspiring display of talent and dedication, New Hope Primary School, in eastern Westmoreland, emerged as the champions of the Westmoreland Primary Schools Container Gardening Competition, which saw them being rewarded for...

It's been almost 28 years since John Ramsey found his six-year-old daughter murdered in the basement in Boulder, Colorado. Now a woman has written to him claiming that her ex-husband killed JonBenet

President-elect Donald Trump backed the Heisman Trophy winner’s failed 2022 Senate campaign in Georgia, which was plagued by scandals.

The suspect admitted to being recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services

Vladimir Zelensky responded negatively when asked whether Kiev could temporarily abandon its claims to Crimea or Donbass

The investment program of Russian Railways for 2025 was approved by the government in the amount of 890 bln rubles ($8.5 bln), the minister said earlier

Vladimir Saldo noted that the reunification of Donbass and Novorossiya with Russia is simply a restoration of historical justice

The Federal Court has granted judicial review of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) decision to refuse a Somali refugee’s application for permanent residence, ruling that the decision was unreasonable due to a failure to consider critical evidence.

Las Anod (HOL) – Intense fighting broke out on Tuesday afternoon between Somaliland forces and SSC-Khaatumo forces in a rural area of the southern Sanaag region, leaving both sides with heavy casualties.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The newly appointed Mogadishu mayor, Mohamed Ahmed Amiir, officially took office during a handover ceremony held on Tuesday at the local government headquarters in the Somali capital.

Gas withdrawal from UGS facilities in EU countries amounted to 504 mcm on December 16, according to GIE

«I was offered $100,000 and a European passport,» he said

It is indicated that the trip to Moscow will be aimed at gathering information, and not for the implementation of any specific political goal

Cohesion policy plays a crucial role in promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion among the EU Member States' regions. Despite efforts to reduce regional inequalities, challenges persist. This study identifies three main challenges in addressing regional inequalities. First, there is a lack of coordination and coherence between cohesion policy and other policies. Second, positive impacts of cohesion policy are not distributed evenly across regions. Third, the growing number of instruments leads to increased administrative complexity. A coordinated policy approach could be more effective in tackling regional inequalities. This is explored through four policy scenarios and an assessment of their impacts. Finally, the study investigates the cost of non-Europe, that is, the impact of taking no further action at EU level to reduce regional inequalities. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Ever since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became applicable in May 2018, the European Parliament and civil society organisations have been flagging up deficits in its enforcement, and pushing for better implementation. To address the situation, in July 2023 the European Commission tabled a proposal aimed at improving GDPR enforcement. The proposal seeks to support the smooth functioning and timely completion of enforcement procedures in cross-border cases. To this end, the Commission suggests harmonising parties' procedural rights, streamlining and frontloading cooperation among supervisory authorities, and detailing the GDPR's dispute resolution mechanism. Views on the Commission proposal diverge. Digital rights organisations advocate for enhanced complainant rights, an equal say for the lead supervisory authority and the supervisory authorities concerned (CSAs) on the substance of enforcement decisions, a stronger role for the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), new mechanisms to facilitate cross-country enforcement, and stricter deadlines. Industry and allied organisations favour increased transparency for the parties under investigation, a stronger role for the lead supervisory authority and lesser roles for the supervisory authorities concerned and the EDPB. Parliament adopted its first-reading position during its plenary session of 10 April 2024. It insisted on strengthening the role of complainants, CSAs and the EDPB. The Council followed with its position on 18 June 2024, largely going in the same direction as Parliament, but using different regulatory approaches and staying closer to the Commission proposal. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages in the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Although some ye olde cold cures suggest boiling an owls head or smearing goat excrement to your forehead to relieve a headache - there are some that might actually work.

Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Umang Singhar led a protest against the BJP government, highlighting rising unemployment and unfulfilled promises. Singhar accused the BJP of failing to create jobs and pushing the state into a financial crisis, while the BJP dismissed the protest as a political stunt.

NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal urged supporters to protest civilly against his exclusion from the Maharashtra cabinet. Bhujbal claimed Chief Minister Fadnavis supported his inclusion, but Deputy CM Ajit Pawar blocked it. OBC groups protested the decision, while NCP state president Sunil Tatkare assured resolution and cited Pawar's illness for his absence from legislative proceedings.

Union Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar sparked a political clash in Parliament. Congress protested, leading to adjournments. The BJP defended Shah, accusing Congress of misusing Ambedkar's name and highlighting their past actions against him. Congress demanded Shah's resignation, citing his remarks as disrespectful to Ambedkar and the Constitution.

Spider-Man star Tom Holland is spending Christmas with Zendaya and her family - but intends to unite both their loved ones for a joint festive bash next year.

EXCLUSIVE: Derek Hadfield, 76, was 'left for dead' his keys were stolen and he was run over by his own vehicle, leaving him with a broken shoulder.

Malawian musician and philanthropist Wendy Harawa has made headlines after being honored at the prestigious African Achievements Awards in Seattle, USA. This accolade celebrates her remarkable contributions to the arts and her unwavering commitment to uplifting her community. Upon receiving the award, Harawa described the recognition as a milestone moment in her career, dedicating it […] The post Wendy Harawa Shines at African Achievements Awards in the USA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Alexey Labetsky pointed out that in the outgoing year political contacts between the countries developed very dynamically both at the bilateral level and in the formats of the G20 and BRICS

Tensions flared up again in the Middle East on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants staged a surprise attack on Israeli territory from Gaza

According to the security services, Ukraine has been losing dozens of servicemen in this area every day for the past two weeks

In addition, according to the security forces, the Ukrainian military is also transferring equipment and weapons to this section of the line of engagement

Trump backed the Heisman Trophy winner’s failed 2022 Senate campaign in Georgia, which was plagued by scandals.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israeli forces will remain within the newly seized Syrian territory indefinitely Read Full Article at RT.com

The flight was terminated «after judging that the achievement of its mission would be difficult»