Following a request from the European Council in June 2024, the European Commission and the High Representative are due to adopt a joint communication on the EU strategic approach to the Black Sea region on 28 May 2025. This new initiative aims to: • offer a political vision regarding the Black Sea, based on an overview of the challenging security situation in the region following Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine; • re-confirm the EU's strategic interest in the Black Sea as well as its intention to continue to engage with like-minded partners in/from the region on a bilateral and/or regional level; • present a 'strategic approach' and not a 'strategy', displaying a lower level of ambition, which may represent a missed opportunity for the European Union to establish itself as a regional key player; • build on the experience and achievements of the Black Sea Synergy, a 2007 EU initiative aimed at promoting, on a voluntary basis, cooperation in/with the Black Sea region; • build coherence between the different EU polices and the Union's offer to the region; • re-confirm and re-cluster existing fields of cooperation in line with the Commission's priorities, giving precedence to security, connectivity and preparedness; • complement other EU initiatives relevant for the region, e.g. the Eastern Partnership and regional cooperation on the Danube River. The initiative is not expected to: • benefit from dedicated funding; it will rely on other EU policies and instruments; • precede an action plan with clear-cut implementation objectives; implementation will be difficult to assess and monitor. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The establishment of a European road safety area has been one of the EU’s long-standing objectives since 2010. While each Member State has the power to make its own decisions related to certain aspects of road traffic and safety provisions, the EU also carries out work in this field and has been focusing its measures on vehicle conditions, the transport of dangerous goods and road safety in general. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Budget expenditure is approved jointly by the Council and Parliament. The annual EU budget must respect the expenditure ceilings agreed under the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for different headings, i.e. categories of expenditure, such as those on the single market, cohesion and natural resources. Thematic and non-thematic special instruments ensure that the EU can react in the event of unexpected needs. The use of budgetary guarantees and financial instruments creates a leverage effect as regards EU spending. In addition to the MFF, the total EU expenditure for 2021-2027 includes the temporary recovery instrument NextGenerationEU, which will help the EU economy to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Parliament’s role in the budgetary process has progressively expanded since the 1970 and 1975 Budgetary Treaties. In 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon gave Parliament an equal say with the Council over the entire EU budget. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Parents are feeling the strain as the measles outbreak grows, especially in southern Alberta. At a Lethbridge playground, they say they’re trying to keep kids safe and navigate touchy vaccine conversations, whether they’re pro-vaccines or not.

The federal election result went down poorly in most of Alberta and it has fuelled fresh talk of separating from Canada. CBC’s Susan Ormiston spoke to Albertans about their frustrations and whether they’d want to separate if a referendum was held.

A Jewish advocacy group has strongly condemned a ‘vile’ video of an unknown person performing what appears to be fascist salute in the parking lot of the American-owned Chick-fil-A restaurant in Burlington, Ont.

We're back at Superior Court in London, Ont., to bring you the latest updates from the trial of five former world junior hockey players.

The systemic significance buffer is called to cover higher risk the financial system and the economy may sustain in case the systemic bank loses financial stability

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, air defenses downed 485 Ukrainian drones over Russia's constituencies between 5 p.m. GMT on May 20 and 5 a.m. GMT on May 22

According to CNN's sources in US ruling circles, the probability of such an attack has increased significantly in recent months

Russia consistently assumes that five Caspian countries have the sole competence to resolve the Caspian issues, the Russian top diplomat stressed

In Berlin's view, this would constitute a «worst-case scenario»

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) projects that the initial impact of rising US tariffs on prices in Jamaica will be minimal. “In assessing the near-term outlook, the Monetary Policy Committee contemplated the implications...

A 61-year-old St Thomas resident died from injuries he suffered after being hit by a motor vehicle while walking along a roadway in the parish last night. He is Assaro Stewart, a handcart operator of Bamboo River in Morant Bay. Reports are that...

NBM Development Bank Limited has entered into a partnership with the Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC) to facilitate access to long-term financing for transformative development projects across the country. NBM Development Bank (NBMDB), a wholly owned subsidiary of National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, provides both debt and equity capital to start-ups, existing businesses and […] The post NBM Development Bank, PPPC partner to unlock long-term capital appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

SINGAPORE — A man, who set up a company that dealt with wines, and an alleged accomplice devised a fraudulent investment scheme involving the beverage to cheat over 200 investors of millions of dollars between 2008 and 2011. Based on police investigations, victims linked to the company's fraudulent sale of wines paid more than $14 million in total. Eldric Ko, 51, who incorporated Premium Liquid Assets (PLASG) in October 2005 and jointly ran its business with Koo Han Jet, went on to misappropriate $12.67 million of the investors' funds. Deputy Public Prosecutor Michelle Tay said that Ko, a Singaporean, then squirreled away $8 million for his and Koo's personal benefits. On May 22, Ko, who has made no restitution, was sentenced to seven years and two months' jail after he pleaded guilty to one count of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving more than $10 million, and two counts of dealing with his ill-gotten gains. Twelve other charges were considered during his sentencing. Koo is still at large after he left Singapore in May 2011.

SINGAPORE — A Secondary 1 girl who was molested by her stepfather after he crept into her room at night immediately told her mother about the inappropriate touching. The victim's mother warned her husband not to sleep together with the girl any more. Three years later, the man preyed on the girl again, filming her in the shower and escalating the abuse to a more intrusive act. The girl, who engaged in self-harm and had suicidal thoughts as a result of the abuse, eventually told her teacher about the assaults. On May 22, the 36-year-old man was sentenced by the High Court to nine years and seven months' jail and 11 strokes of the cane. He pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual assault by penetration of a minor, a charge of aggravated outrage of modesty and a charge of voyeurism. Another five charges — four for molesting the victim and one for possession of obscene films — were considered during sentencing. Deputy Public Prosecutor Lynn Tan told the court the man had taken care of the victim since she was in kindergarten.

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Supermarket meets kopitiam: New FairPrice Finest outlet featuring food hall opens in Sembawang Heading out for a grocery run could mean a whole different experience for Sembawang residents from now on. With the official opening of the FairPrice Finest outlet at Sembawang Shopping Centre on Thursday (May 22)... » READ MORE 2. Singapore keeps 2025 growth forecast at 0-2%, sees slight boost from US-China truce

Kismayo (HOL) – The Somali National Army’s elite Danab Commandos, in collaboration with the Jubbaland Dervish forces, have killed 48 al-Shabaab militants during a major offensive in the Lower Juba region, the Federal Government announced on Thursday.

The offender had been paying for only a small part of his full journey from Surrey to London and was also using a 16-17 Saver Railcard he is not entitled to for a half-price discount.

Shabana Mahmood announced the move in the Commons after a sentencing review found the measure was 'worthwhile' as a way to reduce reoffending.

Baron Gove of Torry was sworn in to the upper chamber this morning, having been handed a peerage by outgoing PM Rishi Sunak.

The Secretary General of the SHEFA Provincial Government Council, Lionel Nasome Kaluat, has responded to allegations raised by former Finance Chairman Paul Soane, denying any misuse of funds and maintaining that all financial disbursements followed legal and transparent processes.

Australian Foreign Affairs Minister, Penny Wong, has arrived in Vanuatu’s capital to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat and the Government today.

Residents living near Ifira Point have raised urgent concerns over an oil leak from the grounded vessel LC Herpoli, which they say is polluting the coastline and making the area unsafe for children and marine life.

Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Finance Minister Johnny Koanapo has revealed Ministerial Orders establishing a National Price Committee and capping profit margins on essential goods such as rice and canned fish is underway, with a set target of gazettal by…

The Vila Central Hospital has one mammogram machine, a device that can detect cancer in breasts, however it isn’t being used because the country doesn’t have the specific expertise in this field, during a discussion with the founder of Ik-kana…

With a rental car, it is convenient and easy to move around Dubai. Located on the 18th floor of the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Talise Spa is an opulent haven of relaxation and rejuvenation, high above the noise and bustle of the city. 150 meters above ground level, the spa is positioned to offer […] The post Talise Spa, Burj Al Arab – Ultimate Luxury Spa Experience appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Russian producers will continue developing cooperation with partners in other regions of the globe, the Russian Association of Fertilizer Producers noted

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi added that Teheran's nuclear program is under comprehensive IAEA monitoring and none of the agency's reports have indicated any deviation from its peaceful nature

«All master plans have been prepared and reported to the president,» the president's envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev said

According to military spokesman Yahya Saree, the so-called support operations that the Houthis are carrying out in solidarity with the Palestinians involve «a blockade of Ben-Gurion Airport, a ban on all ships entering the port of Haifa»

In July, 1942, in a battle with the German submarine U-601, the Catalina aircraft's crew was killed