This paper provides a summary of all scrutiny activities of the European Parliament related to euro area monetary policy in occasion of the February 2026 Monetary Dialogue with the European Central Bank (ECB). It covers the topics chosen by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and related expertise papers provided in advance of the Dialogue, the actual topics addressed during the Dialogue, a brief overview of results from the Monetary Policy Expert Panel Survey, the latest written questions made by Members to the ECB President and European Parliament resolution on the ECB Annual Report 2025. The document is published regularly ahead and after each Monetary Dialogue with the ECB. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This digest provides a collection of documents prepared by academia, think tanks, other EU institutions and bodies, as well as stakeholders, that can be useful for Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Budgets to stay informed about the debate concerning the next Multiannual Financial Framework, starting in 2028. The document is produced on a monthly basis by the Budgetary Support Unit of DG BUDG and the European Parliamentary Research Service. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The European Union (EU) and its Member States have taken on a central role in supporting mid- and low-income countries as they address the challenge of climate change mitigation by, for example, facilitating technical and financial support for large-scale renewable energy projects as well as new (critical) raw material supply chains. In recent years, the EU has put in place various strategies, initiatives and policies that support energy transition and are seen as mutually beneficial for both the EU and third countries. This paper critically examines the challenges and opportunities of such cooperation mechanisms, focussing particularly on how Indigenous Peoples and local communities are impacted in mid- and low-income countries. Four case studies (two on critical raw materials, one on green hydrogen and another on the use of international carbon credits under the newly proposed 2040 EU climate target) develop these challenges and opportunities across socio-environmental, socio-economic and socio-political dimensions. The associated empirical analysis helps inform the formulation of actionable policy recommendations for the EU. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Hundreds lined the Piazza Camillo Prampolini in the city of Reggio Emilia to greet Catherine.

Instead of greeting his fellow MIC alumnus, however, Spencer walked straight past her to speak to the BBC's Anita Rani , who interviewed him two years ago for a documentary.

Engineering company COWI has submitted a risk assessment to Iceland’s Ministry of Justice regarding the search for the remains of Lúðvík Pétursson, who died in a fatal accident in Grindavík in January 2024.

The Prime Minister backed the Energy Secretary's plans to ensure the country goes 'further and faster to deliver clean energy'.

Ben Pearson, 40, and his husband, Nathan, 32, originally from Hull , had always dreamed of moving to France and stumbled across the abandoned farmhouse in Sainte Segros.

Sussex Police was called at around 5.45am today following concerns for the welfare of the trio.

A British tourist who boarded a flight only a few rows away from a woman who later died from hantavirus has been detained and quarantined while on holiday in Italy.

Keir Starmer begged Labour MPs not to 'sink into the politics of grievance and division' today amid claims Wes Streeting is poised to quit.

Russia played a major role in building the Ethiopian military aviation sector, Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has talked to Runjhun Sharma ahead of his visit to New Delhi Read Full Article at RT.com

The chair of the AU Commission has described Africa’s lack of permanent seats on the UN Security Council as a “historical injustice” Read Full Article at RT.com

Code Pink activists disrupted a forum sponsored by Lockheed Martin, protesting the company’s role in the wars in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon Read Full Article at RT.com

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Six Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by Singapore Customs officers following an enforcement operation in Choa Chu Kang on April 30. Officers also seized 3,500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes, about 17g of drugs including Ice and cannabis, and a locally registered van.The total duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) evaded amounted to about $453,965, said Singapore Customs in a media release on Wednesday (May 13).Acting on a tip-off, officers had conducted checks on the public utilities room of a multi-storey car park in the vicinity of Choa Chu Kang Avenue 1.They found 2,700 cartons of contraband cigarettes hidden within and among packages labelled as dog food, along with drugs and drug utensils.Five men, aged 25 to 42, who were inside the room were arrested. A vehicle key found on one of the men led officers to a van parked nearby. Inside, officers found 800 more cartons of contraband cigarettes. The sixth man, aged 29, was arrested nearby in connected to the case.

Almost 40 per cent of Singaporeans believe the country will slip into a recession in six months' time, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.The findings from global market research firm YouGov, released on Tuesday (May 12), mark a sharp rise from Feb 2 — 26 days before the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran — when only 19 per cent of Singaporeans said they believe the country would fall into a recession within the next six months.In its latest tranche of the monthly Singapore Consumer Sentiment Tracker, which polled 1,000 Singaporeans on April 15, just 15 per cent of respondents felt Singapore will experience economic growth; 20 per cent said the economy will remain stable and unchanged, while 25 per cent said they don't know or can't tell. The proportion of respondents who felt Singapore will undergo a recession was 39 per cent, up from just 18 per cent of those polled on Jan 30.Commenting about the survey, which highlights public confidence and consumer spending in Singapore, YouGov said: «Sentiment has steadily declined since the onset of the current geopolitical conflict in late February.»

SINGAPORE — PropertyLimBrothers (PLB) co-founder Adrian Lim has returned to PropNex Realty, where he started his career in real estate, four months after PLB was hit by a controversy that saw two of its leaders quit amid allegations of an extramarital affair.PropNex told The Straits Times on May 13 that 22 salespersons from PLB have joined the agency, while another 15 are set to follow suit, pending approval from the Council for Estate Agencies.Mr Lim, who is senior associate group district director at PropNex, will be leading a team that includes those who chose to join him from PLB.While he is still a PLB shareholder, he is not holding any positions or directorship in the company.He said that returning to PropNex, where his practice was originally built over 12 years, would give his team «scale, infrastructure and reach».«To the clients we have served, those we are serving, and those who are choosing to walk with us into this next chapter: Thank you. The continuity of your work with my team is the priority,» said Mr Lim.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has chosen to keep the Bhabanipur seat and will vacate Nandigram, despite winning both in the recent assembly elections. Adhikari, who previously defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, had challenged her again by contesting from Bhabanipur. He stated his inability to hold MLA positions from two constituencies and has taken his oath from Bhabanipur.

Stanford MBA graduate Sithara Rasheed received the 2026 Stanford Impact Leader Prize for her decade of work in climate finance and innovation. Her efforts at the Rockefeller Foundation, including designing the DART program and leading the eGUIDE initiative, have significantly impacted renewable energy deployment and AI planning in Africa and Asia.

National Investigation Agency has arrested Iqbal Singh alias Shera. He is a wanted narco-terrorist. His extradition from Portugal followed diplomatic and legal efforts. Shera is considered the mastermind in a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terror financing case. His arrest is a significant breakthrough in tackling Pakistan-backed narco-terror networks.

Whatever happens, the Labour Party is going to drag this country down. Whether Sir Keir Starmer stays a day or a week or a month, we are heading for inevitable disaster.

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board's 'Let's Eat Balanced' campaign claimed the produce had a lower carbon footprint than other countries.

The Hollywood icons brought the glamour to the red carpet at the 79th Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony at Palais des Festivals on Tuesday night.

During the past 48 hours, the British Government's cost of borrowing -already the most expensive among the G7 richest countries - has reached the highest levels seen this century.

Keir Starmer and wife Victoria left to watch the King's Speech just as the heavens opened in Westminster.

A scarcity of aluminum cans due the war in Iran means there's a Diet Coke shortage in India, where the drink only comes in cans. As a result, people there are hoarding the beverages and throwing parties to celebrate their favourite drink.

Some former students of Vancouver College say a proposed $30-million settlement is meaningless without an apology and an admission of liability for the abuse they allegedly suffered at the hands of Christian Brothers linked to the Mount Cashel Orphanage.

Ahmed came to Canada as an international student planning to return home — until falling in love with another man forced him to confront the dangers he says he faces in Pakistan. Now, a new federal asylum law could make his refugee claim ineligible before he even got a hearing.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has made a rare and troubling admission that the country is struggling to manage foreign exchange allocations for critical sectors such as fuel and medicines due to severely depleted forex reserves. Speaking during the Monetary Policy Technical Committee Forum in Mzuzu on Monday, RBM principal economist Whytone Jombo painted […] The post RBM Admits Forex Crisis as Malawi Struggles to Pay for Fuel and Drugs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Social media activist Urunji Mezuwa has sparked debate after publicly calling on the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) to ban its controversial radio segment Nkhani Za Mu Boma, accusing the programme of spreading unverified stories, promoting irrational thinking and fuelling dangerous beliefs among rural listeners. In a strongly-worded open message addressed to MBC Director General Brian […] The post Social Media Activist Urunji Mezuwa Calls for MBC to Ban ‘Nkhani Za Mu Boma’ Over Witchcraft and Misinformation Concerns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A mausoleum built in honour of former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima will be officially unveiled on June 13, 2026, at his final resting place in Nsipe, Ntcheu, nearly two years after the devastating plane crash that shocked the nation and plunged Malawi into mourning. The unveiling is expected to draw thousands of mourners, political […] The post Chilima Mausoleum to Be Unveiled as Malawi Marks Two Years Since Tragic Plane Crash appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Organisers of this year’s Kamuzu Day commemorations have appealed to Malawians to put politics aside and attend the national event in neutral attire as the country prepares to honour Malawi’s founding president, Hastings Kamuzu Banda, on May 14. The call comes amid growing political tensions in the country, with organisers stressing that the annual commemoration […] The post Organisers Call for Political Neutrality at Kamuzu Day Commemorations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.