[New Times] Africa's efforts to scale up clean energy are being held back by financing rules that do not align with the needs of mid-sized renewable projects, according to investors and developers.
Restricted foreign-currency purchases led to higher net sales, which in turn supported the ruble, RBC reported
Dmitry Peskov emphasized the gravity of the situation
The group’s total loan portfolio before provisions stood at $305.84 bln
According to the agency’s chief Semyon Krivonos, through searches, the agency has seized hundreds of digital devices and numerous documents, particularly from energy companies
The primary growth driver will remain the software and IT services segment
India has achieved 'major power' status, ranking third in Asia according to the Lowy Institute's Power Index. This rise is attributed to its growing economic and military strengths, notably boosted by recent combat experience in Operation Sindoor. While India leads Japan and Russia, a significant gap remains with China and the US, the top two superpowers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Ram in Goa during the 550th-year celebrations of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math. Earlier, he visited Udupi, Karnataka, offering prayers at Sri Krishna Matha and participating in a mass recitation of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
Coral has cut its odds to 4/6 on snow falling anywhere in the UK, while William Hill is now offering evens. Snow in London is currently rated at 4/1 and 6/1 respectively.
Half a million people will be stung for the first time by outrageous traps in the tax system that punish workers for getting a pay rise.
The German chancellor has backed his culture minister despite claims his family’s company is profiting from selling political access Read Full Article at RT.com
Zelensky won’t agree to cede territory to Russia as long as he remains in charge of Ukraine, Andrey Yermak has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The most-often cited metric of economic success more often than not simply tells us what we want to hear – or what the West wants us to hear Read Full Article at RT.com
US military action in the Caribbean resembles the Barack Obama-era ‘signature strikes’ on terrorist suspects, the New York Times has argued Read Full Article at RT.com
Ministry of Agriculture has reaffirmed Government commitment of scaling up irrigation as one way of boosting social economic growth of Malawi economic status. Deputy Director of Irrigation Services in the Department of Irrigation, Engineer Anderson Mbozi was speaking Lilongwe during the public Private sector stakeholders engagement forum for Programme for Rural Irrigation Development (PRIDE). Mbozi […] The post Agricultural Commercialization Drive- Malawi Govt completes construction of 6 new irrigation schemes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening health systems at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Minister of Health and Sanitation, Madalitso Baloyi made the remarks in Salima on Thursday during an interface meeting between the Ministry and district health management teams. Baloyi said the health of the nation relies on the strength and functionality […] The post Government reaffirms commitment to strengthen health systems appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Madagascar’s government will prioritize anti‑corruption efforts, Michael Randrianirina has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has arrived in Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin Read Full Article at RT.com
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused the EU of deliberately stalling the Ukraine peace process Read Full Article at RT.com
Ryan Al Najjar's brothers have now been put on trial for her murder, while her father, who is accused of ordering the killing, fled the country to return to Syria .
Ils ont dirigé les secours et poursuivi les recherches sans relâche, et doivent aujourd'hui orienter le travail des experts en géologie et gérer le choc émotionnel chez leurs propres hommes. Témoignages.
Singapore has edged out global competitors to claim the top spot in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2025 for the first time.In its 11th edition this year, the annual index — produced by business school INSEAD and in partnership with research organisation Portulans Institute — ranked 135 countries based on 77 indicators including soft skills and AI talent concentration.Singapore topped the annual ranking for the first time, bumping Switzerland to second place, with Denmark, Finland and Sweden trailing behind.Last year, Switzerland topped the ranking, and it has been topping the rank since the report was introduced in 2013.
With more than a thousand ships in Singapore's waters daily, and maritime trade accounting for about 7 per cent of gross domestic product, keeping sea lines open is critical to the Republic's prosperity, said Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam on Friday (Nov 28).«The environment is congested and it is challenging. You look at the number of ships that fall into our waters — more than 1,000 ships calling and transiting,» he said.«One of the ways in which (we) can be attacked is through an attack on ships in our waterways, or an attack from the sea on Singapore itself,» added Shanmugam, who is also Minister for Home Affairs.He was speaking to reporters on board the navy's Independence-class littoral mission vessel RSS Justice after observing Exercise Highcrest, an annual inter-agency exercise — held from Nov 24 to 28.
A vacation to Chengdu, China, in November turned into a nightmare for 23 tourists from Singapore when they were taken to various shops and pressured by their guide to buy items.Local singer Shawn Tok, winner of the 2007 Campus SuperStar competition, revealed in a series of now-unavailable Instagram Stories that his tour group had been forced to buy jade, silverware, combs and herbal medicines in the first half of their nine-day tour.«The tour guide literally wouldn't let us leave the store until we hit his sales quota,» said the 31-year-old, who alleged that the guide had shouted at them and behaved passive-aggressively towards non-buyers.«We spent a total of 105,000 yuan (S$19,000) and it still wasn't enough.»Tok also said that the guide would wake those who fell asleep on bus rides, and «make (them) listen to his sales pitch».Exhausted from the early mornings and shopping stops, 16 group members decided to take a two-day break and rejoin the group after.But the agency got «very aggressive» and refused to let them back out, Tok alleged.
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged Russia’s clear advantage in its icebreaker fleet, which numbers 48 to Washington’s one Read Full Article at RT.com
A US advocacy group has filed a lawsuit seeking to bar Apple from engaging in “deceptive marketing” over its Congo minerals supply chain Read Full Article at RT.com
The international road transport sector is a cornerstone of Europe's economy and society, ensuring that citizens across the EU have access to essential goods and services. Nearly 90 % of transport workers are employed in land transport, with road transport representing the largest share. It is therefore particularly important to ensure adequate working conditions, fair wages, social protection, job security and safety, as well as comprehensive and accessible legislation for these workers. It is also essential to address demographic trends and to help workers adapt to the new digital environment and environmental requirements. At the EU level, legislation and various initiatives aim to address the challenges faced by road transport workers. The 2020 Mobility Package I covers the posting of drivers outside their home country, driving and rest time rules (including the use of tachographs), access to the profession, and market access (the latter applying specifically to goods transport). Another directive regulates driving times, breaks and rest periods in occasional passenger services. The revised Driving Licence Directive seeks to tackle driver shortages. EU initiatives focus on incentivising young people's and women's participation in the sector, on addressing the impact automation and digitalisation have on it, and on improving the provision of clear information on relevant EU legislation to drivers. The future holds new challenges and opportunities for the sector. The continued development of environmentally friendly transport modes, along with the wider deployment of intelligent transport systems and automated transport solutions, will reshape road transport and demand greater flexibility and adaptability from its workforce. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
The fight against impunity remains a key challenge for the international community, as efforts to hold perpetrators of serious international crimes accountable are increasingly strained by geopolitical rivalries, fragmented enforcement and weak political will. This paper examines three accountability mechanisms – international criminal tribunals, universal jurisdiction and transitional justice – through comparative analysis and case studies. International criminal tribunals, from ad hoc tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda to the International Criminal Court, have advanced legal norms and secured landmark convictions. Yet, their legitimacy is weakened by high costs, slow trials, selective enforcement and limited cooperation from states. Universal jurisdiction allows national courts to prosecute atrocities irrespective of territorial or personal links. Its growing use in Europe, especially in cases linked to Syria and Ukraine, demonstrates potential, although inconsistent application and political frictions limit its effectiveness. Transitional justice, through truth commissions, reparations and institutional reforms, offers societies pathways to reconciliation and peace, but faces recurring challenges of political interference, resource scarcity and insufficient victim participation. Case studies from the Balkans, Ukraine, Ethiopia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Syria and Israel-Palestine highlight that no single mechanism is sufficient. Instead, effective accountability requires context-sensitive and context-specific combinations of tools. The paper concludes with recommendations for strengthening the European Union’s global role. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
The young Swiss couple who were mauled in unpatrolled waters have been identified.
