A forward-looking and comprehensive European immigration policy, based on solidarity, is a key objective for the European Union. Immigration policy is intended to establish a balanced approach to dealing with both regular and irregular immigration. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The European Committee of the Regions is made up of 329 members representing the regional and local authorities of the 27 Member States of the European Union. It issues opinions sought on the basis of mandatory (as required by the Treaties) and voluntary consultation and, where appropriate, own-initiative opinions. Its members are not bound by any mandatory instructions. They are independent in the performance of their duties, in the European Union’s general interest. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Indirect taxes include value-added tax (VAT) and excise duties on alcohol, tobacco and energy. The standard VAT system generally applies to goods and services bought and sold for use or consumption in the EU. Excise duties are levied on the sale or use of specific products. EU legislative activities are aimed at coordinating and harmonising VAT law and harmonising duties on alcohol, tobacco and energy, to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market. Parliament’s legislative role with regard to VAT and excise duties is limited to the consultation procedure. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The EU Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) is a central plank of the EU’s broader internal security architecture. Law enforcement cooperation and policies are still developing, with a special focus on countering terrorism, cybercrime and other serious and organised forms of crime. The main goal is to achieve a safer Europe for the benefit of everyone in the EU, in compliance with fundamental rights and data protection rules, as requested several times by Parliament. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The need for effective communication has a legal basis in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (the Charter), which guarantees the right to be informed about EU issues for all citizens. The EU institutions have developed several tools and services to stay in contact with and inform the public. Since its formal launch in 2012, the European Citizens’ Initiative has allowed citizens to become more directly involved in new legislation and EU issues. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Manirul Islam, threatening the Election Commission of India, is not his first brush with controversy, as the Farakka MLA was accused of leading a mob to the Block Development Office (BDO) in his constituency and ransacking the space, leaving officials injured. After the incident, BJP MLA Gouri Sankar attacked Mamata Banerjee for instigating her party cadres across the state to commit riots and violence.

Eighty people were evacuated after a fire broke out at an eatery in Boat Quay on Tuesday (Jan 20). In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that it was alerted to the fire at 78 Boat Quay at about 11.20pm.  «The fire involved cooking equipment on the ground floor,» said SCDF, adding that the blaze was extinguished using a water jet. As a precautionary measure, the police and SCDF evacuated 80 persons from neighbouring units. One person was assessed by a paramedic for smoke inhalation but declined to be sent to the hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation, said SCDF.  PHOTO: Xiaohongshu/Orbit [[nid:728504]]esther.lam@asiaone.com 

A viral video, first posted in 2024, showing a man in Malaysia breaking out in a series of impromptu dance moves as a dog charges at him has recently resurfaced on social media amid laughter and debate.In the 2024 video posted by TikTok user NrDahliaRostam, a man is seen walking out from a landed residential property when a free-roaming dog across the street starts charging towards him, albeit with a slight limp.The man stops briefly for a second to consider his actions before breaking out into a series of dance moves.As he starts shuffling his feet in all directions, the dog is seen mirroring his moves. After about 10 seconds, the man stops and stands his ground before backing off. The dog then moves away from the gate as well.The original video, which reached two million views, was reposted by TikTok user nobitasan8693 on Jan 18 and has reached nearly 300,000 views at the time of writing.Across both videos, most users found the interaction funny, with several users amused by how the man reacted in the situation as well as the dog's response.

An initiative helping children and adolescents lead a healthy lifestyle will be expanded to include kindergarteners and Primary 4 and 5 students.Known as the Health Plan, school children are given a set of goals after consulting with a trained professional, who assesses their annual health screening results and a parent-completed questionnaire to create their tailored «lifestyle prescription».About 114,000 Primary 1 to Primary 3 pupils have received their health plans in 2025, since the scheme under the national health promotion strategy Grow Well SG was launched that year.From January 2026, the personalised health plans will be introduced to preschoolers enrolled in Kindergarten 1 and 2 as well as P4 and 5 students, announced the Ministries of Health, Education and Social and Family Development on Wednesday (Jan 21).The three ministries said in a joint statement that the initiative had received positive feedback from parents and educators after a pilot with approximately 840 kindergarteners in July 2025.

Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether NATO would aid the US in the event of an attack Read Full Article at RT.com

The Nara District Court has sentenced the killer of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to a life term Read Full Article at RT.com

The “provocative actions” of “enemies and rivals” will have no impact on relations between Iran and India, Salar Velayatmadar has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

A court in Seoul has sentenced former prime minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years for his role in ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol’s insurrection Read Full Article at RT.com

His remarks to the annual World Economic Forum will come as European leaders try to de-escalate tensions with the U.S. over Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland.

African countries, including Malawi, have voiced growing alarm over Russia’s practice of using Africans as expendable fighters in its war against Ukraine. Recent video footage shows one soldier with a landmine strapped to his chest, while The Telegraph reported last week that Kenya has identified at least 82 citizens entangled in the conflict. Hundreds of […] The post Concerns Grow Over Russia’s Use of Africans as Cannon Fodder in Ukraine War appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A 70-year-old male bus driver is assisting police with investigations into a traffic incident in the early hours of Tuesday (Jan 20), after he mistakenly entered a residential estate at Loyang Rise and damaged several vehicles.In a post uploaded to Facebook, Go-Ahead said the incident occurred following the temporary closure of Loyang Avenue, towards Tampines Avenue 7.«The bus captain involved made an incorrect turn and grazed several vehicles parked along the roadside,» said Go-Ahead.According to CCTV footage from a resident shared on Instagram, a bus can be seen entering a landed estate and colliding with several parked cars before driving away.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police confirmed that they were alerted to a hit-and-run accident involving a bus and three cars along Loyang Rise at around 5.05am.The police added that no injuries were reported and that a 70-year-old male bus driver is assisting with ongoing investigations.

Le Président du Conseil Économique, Social, Environnemental et Culturel (CESEC), Guy-Bertrand Mapangou, a accordé une audience à Emmanuel Ombana, Coordinateur Général du Forum National des Organisations de Jeunesse. Les échanges ont porté sur la présentation du projet de Dialogue National entre le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement et la Jeunesse Gabonaise, ainsi que sur les enjeux liés à la participation active des jeunes à la gouvernance du pays. Saluant (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Journeys of 1km (0.6 miles) in Central London in 2025 took an average of three minutes and 40 seconds in 2025 - up 2% from the previous year, TomTom said.

The Chancellor (pictured) arrived at the World Economic Forum in Davos to claim that Labour had brought stability and would start to 'reap dividends' this year.

The Congress party has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi following US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of single-handedly resolving the India-Pakistan conflict last year. Trump asserted he prevented a nuclear escalation, saving millions of lives, a claim India has consistently refuted, stating no third-party mediation was involved.

The Supreme Court has permitted Punjab Kesari to resume operations at one of its printing presses, which had been shut down by the state pollution control board. The court expressed less concern for a hotel run by the group but emphasized that the printing press should not be closed, despite allegations of liquor bottles being found there.

A tourist from Haryana has ignited public fury after defacing a Border Roads Organisation milestone at Ladakh's Fotu La Pass by pasting a caste sticker. The act, captured on video, has been widely condemned as vandalism and irresponsible behaviour in a sensitive border region, prompting calls for strict action against the individual.

Spanish foreign minister Jose Manuel Albares announced President Pedro Sánchez's upcoming visit to India, aiming to elevate bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. Both nations are keen on strengthening cooperation across various sectors, including trade, technology, and culture, with Albares expressing optimism for an EU-India Free Trade Agreement and highlighting successful collaborations like Airbus-Tata.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura on their Statehood Days, celebrating their rich cultures, scenic beauty, and developmental contributions. He lauded Manipur's passion for sports and nature, Meghalaya's vibrant culture, and Tripura's blend of tradition and progress, wishing them continued growth and prosperity.

Lloyd Armstrong, a St Catherine taxi operator, was remanded Tuesday after appearing in court charged with fatally stabbing a fellow driver in Portmore last year. Armstrong, also known as 'Ju Ju Frass,' is charged with the murder of 45-year-old...

The St Ann police have arrested a man and a woman following the seizure of several rounds of ammunition in the parish on Monday. It's reported that round 3:30 p.m., police conducted a snap raid along Gully Street in the Golden Grove district....

For a single mother, it is a blessing when a child graduates from university, having overcome a mountain of hurdles to earn the credentials that allow the title “doctor” to precede their name. Double that achievement – two siblings, graduating...

For 72-year-old Joan Crooks, the realisation came quietly but powerfully. Within the space of a single week, two of her granddaughters would walk across separate graduation stages, marking the end of years of sacrifice, perseverance and steadfast...

Western Bureau Concern is being expressed in the west after an emergency exit was blocked by unruly fans for more than 20 minutes during last Saturday’s ISSA/WATA daCosta Cup match between hosts Frome Technical High School and Rusea’s High School...