Executive Vice-President Ribera, charged with the Competition portfolio, has been invited to a structured dialogue in ECON on 4 December 2025. This briefing outlines key principles of competition policy, and elaborates on the available State aid data, to illustrate its size (exceeding the EU budget) and use. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This briefing provides background on digital assets ahead of the ECON public hearing on 3 December 2025. In addition to providing quantitative and qualitative background information on digital assets including stablecoins, the briefing also aims to clarify how the decentralized and centralized parts of crypto assets interact. It offers two main take-aways: First, since the creation of Bitcoin as the first genuine digital asset, alternatives have in general re-introduced risks by imitating business models of traditional centralized financial institutions. Second, stablecoins, as a manifestation of this trend, combine elements of decentralized and centralized finance. While they use services of decentralized public ledgers (such as Ethereum) they are (highly) centralized when it comes to corporate decisions (such as minting) or the management of reserve assets and resemble Money Market Funds (MMFs) but with increased operational and cyber risks. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 allocates significant funding (EUR 522 billion) to its Heading 2: 'Competitiveness, prosperity and security'. It proposes three key instruments which directly impact ITRE core areas of responsibility : - The European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), which serves as the MFF’s main instrument to boost EU competitiveness. It merges 14 programmes into a flexible fund, aiming to enhance coherence and EU added value, but raises concerns over centralised oversight and governance. - Horizon Europe, which supports research and innovation with a 63% budget increase, yet remains below the Draghi report’s recommendation, raising concerns about underfunding, excessive centralisation as well as eligibility of dual-use. - Connecting Europe Facility, which funds Trans-European Networks in transport (including military mobility) and energy. Unresolved challenges — governance, EU versus national priority alignment, and practical implementation new funding mechanisms — will play a central role in determining ITRE’s policy influence in the years ahead. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

On 1 March 2023, as part of the road safety package, the European Commission published a legislative proposal to help ensure EU-wide application of driving disqualifications. The proposal calls for increased cooperation, harmonisation of legislation, simplification of information exchange, capacity-building, and improved public awareness efforts. In order to prevent impunity due to a lack of legislation, the proposal sets out rules to allow better EU-wide enforcement of driver disqualification decisions when drivers commit major traffic offences outside their own country. In the European Parliament, the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) is responsible for the file. The TRAN committee adopted its report on 29 November 2023. Interinstitutional negotiations started in October 2024, and a provisional agreement was found on 25 March 2025. The agreement was voted in plenary at second reading on 21 October 2025. The final act was signed on 22 October and published in the Official Journal on 5 November 2025. Sixth edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The Lilongwe University of Agriculture Natural Resources (LUANAR) says the country is on the right direction in absorption and implementation of research results from the agricultural sector. Deputy Vice Chancellor at LUANAR Associate Prof. Agnes Mwangwera made the remarks on Wednesday at the opening of 2025 LUANAR dessemination conference in Lilongwe. She said the conference […] The post LUANAR express optimism in country’s research absorption appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The link-up of Mir and RuPay is likely to feature in the agenda when Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India in December Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington wants Kiev to sign a peace deal before it agrees to any security guarantees, Politico reports, citing Marco Rubio Read Full Article at RT.com

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll reportedly told European diplomats that Russia’s ability to produce long-range missiles is only increasing Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has announced a halt to all payments and subsidies to South Africa amid escalating diplomatic tensions Read Full Article at RT.com

SOS Prisonniers Gabon a réuni, la semaine dernière à Libreville, plusieurs organisations de la société civile ainsi que des représentants institutionnels dans le cadre d'un atelier destiné à consolider un plaidoyer commun en faveur des droits des personnes détenues. Cette rencontre s'inscrit dans la continuité d'un cycle d'échanges engagé depuis plusieurs mois, visant à renforcer la coopération entre les différents acteurs mobilisés autour de la défense des droits humains en milieu (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

After feeling the chance to form government slip through their fingers, many Conservatives are publicly gushing over their party’s choice to lead the next campaign. But the question still hanging in the air is just how much will actually change.

A charity for Canadian first responders and their families is suing its former CEO and treasurer, alleging massive fraud and misappropriation of donor funds. CBC News has learned that the Hamilton-based Canadian Critical Incident Stress Foundation quietly ceased operations late last year and is suing former CEO Renee Jarvis and her daughter, former treasurer Kelsey Pitt.

Efforts to locate the bear that attacked a school group near Bella Coola, B.C., last Friday are still underway. The rare attack that injured four people is prompting questions about what should happen to the animal if it's found.

[Premium Times] The officials who describe themselves as the «High Military Command for the Restoration of Order» read out the televised announcement on Wednesday.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has announced that South Africa will not receive an invitation to the 2026 G20 Summit, scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida, intensifying a diplomatic standoff that has simmered for weeks following Washington's boycott of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg.

It’s been about two years since GIFT City — the financial hub near Ahmedabad — began serving alcohol. As patrons gradually pour in, officials say it’s an apt model that balances prohibition and the need to attract a more globalised workforce

The Supreme Court has directed comedian Samay Raina and three others to host shows featuring specially-abled individuals with inspiring stories. These events aim to raise funds for the treatment of persons with disabilities, with the CJI emphasizing this as a social responsibility for well-placed individuals. The directive comes amid a plea against comedians for insensitive remarks about people with disabilities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded India's Gen Z for their significant contributions to the burgeoning private space sector. He highlighted their innovative work in propulsion systems, composite materials, and satellite platforms, noting that over 300 space startups are shaping India's future in space. This praise comes amidst political discussions involving youth engagement and electoral integrity.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is barring South Africa from participating in the Group of 20 summit next year at his Miami-area club and will stop all payments and subsidies to the country over its treatment of a U.S. government representative at this year’s global meeting.

Garowe (HOL) - US Special Forces and Puntland counter-terrorism units have carried out a coordinated operation targeting an ISIS hideout in Somalia’s Balade Valley.

Two National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday in downtown Washington near the White House in what officials described as a targeted ambush, and the suspect was in custody after suffering gunshot wounds during the incident.

India has protested what it calls China’s “arbitrary actions” in detaining a woman born in a state claimed by Beijing Read Full Article at RT.com

Just a few minutes was all it took for Paul Doyle to wreak carnage and turn a day of jubilation into an evening of panic, disaster and fear.

Ms Reeves was accused of caving in to Labour MPs by announcing that parents will once more be allowed to claim Universal Credit and tax reductions for their third or subsequent children.

Wednesday's Budget exposed that claim as a sham, with Rachel Reeves and Sir Keir putting personal survival first and the poor downtrodden taxpayer very much last.

The Chancellor shattered Labour's manifesto pledges on tax with a £13 billion freeze on income tax and National Insurance thresholds lasting three years.

The Chancellor bowed to Left-wing demands and shattered Labour's manifesto pledges on tax with a £13billion freeze on income tax and National Insurance thresholds lasting three years.

[Global Witness] An online network of bot-like accounts, media sites and X users has been spreading disinformation supporting sanctioned Israeli tycoon Dan Gertler and attacking civil society groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Global Witness analysis has found

The US has suspended the processing of immigration requests from Afghanistan in response to the shooting in DC Read Full Article at RT.com

WESTERN BUREAU: When Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica’s southern and western parishes nearly a month ago, the silence it left behind — dead phones, vanished roads, unanswered calls — sparked a wave of action from the diaspora. Barrel drives,...

The JN Group, working with local and corporate partners, recently stepped in to provide urgently needed psychosocial support to residents in Southern Trelawny still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Counselling sessions, led by Reverend...

Tank-Weld Metals, in partnership with the South West St Elizabeth hurricane Relief Command Centre, has distributed care packages and shelter items to seven communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa. A full truck carrying 700 care packages and...

The Jamaica Down’s Syndrome Foundation has raised $3.1 million in sponsorship and product donations to support members affected by Hurricane Melissa. The funds were generated through the foundation’s Bredrin 2K Walk, held November 16 at Hope...

Classes at several rural high schools remain disrupted after Hurricane Melissa, but Denbigh High has returned to full operation. Principal Annett Daley said the school, located on Jackson Road near Glenmuir High, suffered only minimal damage. “We...

Blantyre giants FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers continue to exchange the top position on the TNM Super League log table as the season heads into its decisive final stretch. Bullets briefly reclaimed the summit last Sunday after edging Civil Service United 4–3 at Kamuzu Stadium. This win came a day after Silver Strikers […] The post Wanderers Back on Top of TNM Super League Log appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.