Rare diseases, often underdiagnosed and overlooked, affect over 36 million people in the EU and around 300 million worldwide. The EU supports numerous initiatives to improve diagnosis, care, data sharing and research. The European Parliament is advocating for a comprehensive action plan at EU level to address persistent challenges such as fragmented research, lengthy diagnosis times, limited access to innovative treatment, and the overall quality of life for patients. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Nairobi (HOL) — The speaker of Somalia’s Lower House, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Noor Madoobe, met with his Kenyan counterpart Moses M. Wetang’ula in Nairobi to discuss strengthening parliamentary cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland’s government has declared the recent internet price hike by telecommunications companies “completely illegal,” saying the coordinated increase violated the region’s free-market principles before it was reversed under intense public pressure.

Singapore needs to remain «cautiously optimistic» and adjust its current economic strategies to ensure that it is well-positioned for the future, said Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow.Speaking on the sidelines of a closed-door engagement session between Economic Strategy Review (ESR) members and business leaders on Wednesday (Nov 19), Siow told the media that the conditions for Singapore's success have «fundamentally changed».Amid a global shift that has led to less free trade and intensified competition between economies, the ESR and its five committees are working to recalibrate Singapore's economic strategies and double down on those that may not work anymore, said Siow.In particular, the committee on global competitiveness, which Siow co-chairs, is focused on developing strategies to strengthen Singapore's value proposition as an investment destination.To do so, Singapore is working with its MNC partners, such as Applied Materials and GSK, to bring in more value-added projects that are «on the frontier of their businesses».

Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim officially unveiled the Singapore Civil Defence Force's (SCDF) new amphibious firefighting and rescue vehicle (ARFV) on Wednesday (Nov 19).Assoc Prof Faishal, who is also the Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, was gracing the inaugural Singapore-International Disaster and Emergency Management Expo (SIDEX) 2025 held at the Singapore Expo.The three-day conference, starting Nov 19, features conferences on civil protection and safety, emergency preparedness and response, and disaster management and humanitarian response. To mark the SCDF's Transformation 2030 vision of being future-ready and prepared the agency has also launched a book which captures the lifesaving force's evolution.

An HDB executive maisonette in Bishan has changed hands for an eye-watering $1.6 million, making it a new record in the area.The price of the two-storey unit at Block 135 Bishan Street 12 is more than the $1.58 million logged in July in the same Bishan Green estate.The unit, which is located between the 22nd and 24th floor, is now the most expensive flat in the Bishan area, according to checks by AsiaOne’s on HDB’s resale flat price records.At 163 sq m, it has around 60 years left on its release.It is less than two kilometres away from Bishan and Braddell MRT stations,and schools such as Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary), Raffles Institution and Pei Chun Public School are also located within the one kilometre radius.According to figures released by HDB on Oct 1, the price of resale flats rose by 0.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2025.The number of HDB flats sold for at least a million dollars also climbed during the same period, said Christine Sun, chief researcher and strategist at Realion (Orange Tee Group and ETC) Group.There were 480 of such units sold, more than the 415 in the second quarter of the year.

[allAfrica] Many developing countries, particularly in Africa, are experiencing a rapidly worsening sovereign debt crisis, according to global economic experts. Economic stability is at risk if this crisis is not addressed quickly and thoroughly, and experts are calling on G20 leaders to commit to strong actions as they prepare to meet this month in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Lady Louise and her 'boyfriend' both looked smart in their military uniforms as they took part in the St Andrews Regiments' Day Parade at University.

Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean struck two stoppage-time goals as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to clinch top spot in Group C and qualify for the World Cup.

Downing Street's grip on the agenda has unspooled so badly that yesterday we had two news conferences from Opposition parties reacting to a Budget that has not yet been delivered

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, to honor spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba's birth centenary. He paid homage at the Mahasamadhi, released a commemorative coin and postal stamps, and later traveled to Coimbatore to inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit and release the 21st installment of PM-KISAN.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday condemned a video of Delhi blast accused Umar Nabi justifying suicide bombings, stating suicide is haram in Islam and killing innocents is a grave sin. Owaisi also questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the attack's detection, asking about the origin of the group.

A group of 272 eminent citizens, including retired judges, bureaucrats, and military officers, have penned an open letter criticizing Rahul Gandhi and the Congress for allegedly undermining constitutional bodies, particularly the Election Commission. The letter accuses the opposition of baseless rhetoric and «systematic and conspiratorial attacks» against the ECI, urging civil society to support the institution.

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-South Carolina), who introduced the resolution, said it was “beyond comprehension” that Plaskett would communicate with Epstein during a hearing.

The West is downplaying the Ukrainian graft scandal because it still needs Vladimir Zelensky to remain in power, Arnaud Develay believes Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia has destroyed two US-made missile launchers after Ukraine fired four ATACMS at Voronezh, the Defense Ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Deux opérations de recherches et de sauvetage ont eu lieu simultanément, à Huahine puis à Raiatea. Si un pêcheur a pu être secouru sain et sauf, le deuxième est toujours porté disparu depuis la soirée de lundi

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A U.S.-bound cargo ship was damaged and is taking on water near Bella Bella on B.C.'s Central Coast, officials say.

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Russia has destroyed two US-made missile launchers after Ukraine fired four ATACMS at Voronezh, the Defense Ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Steve McClaren has resigned as head coach of the Reggae Boyz following Jamaica’s failure to automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jamaica and Curaçao played to a scoreless draw at the National Stadium tonight. Speaking with the media...

Investor and wealth manager Donovan Lewis will deliver the final lecture in St George’s College’s three-part series, ‘Pioneers of Tomorrow’, on Tuesday, December 2, at the Abe Issa Auditorium. Lewis is expected to share insights from his career...

The Portmore City Municipality on Sunday delivered another batch of relief supplies to communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa, making its second trip to western Jamaica. This time the aid went to Roaring River, a farming community in central...

Midlife changes are often associated with women, but health experts say men also undergo significant hormonal shifts that can affect their energy, mood, and overall well-being. The condition, known as andropause, or age-related testosterone decline...

The Jamaican Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) has pledged to deliver at least 1,000 care packages two to three times per week to communities recovering from Hurricane Melissa. In partnership with the Chinese Community of Jamaica, the CBA said...

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received a warm welcome to the White House from United States President Donald Trump in a visit that has emphasised the deepening ties between Riyadh and Washington.

Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday, finishing unbeaten at the top of Group E despite being given a genuine scare by their resilient visitors.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed U.S. intelligence findings that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely had some culpability in the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi as Trump warmly welcomed the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia on his first White House visit in seven years.

Andrey Marochko noted that these withdrawals occur most actively from positions where geographical conditions allow defense to be organized with minimal forces

Beijing could «cause damage» to the bloc’s countries in response to sanctions, EU foreign policy chief said

According to the newspaper, Dan Driscoll's mission is to restart peace talks on Donald Trump’s behalf

16 of them were destroyed over the waters of the Black Sea

The White House did not expect both houses of Congress to approve the bill so quickly, the news agency said