In this issue: ECB keeps the key policy rates unchanged, for the third consecutive time; Monetary Policy Expert Panel overall deems latest ECB’s decision adequate; ECB’s Financial Stability Review underscores that financial stability vulnerabilities remain elevated, given uncertainty over geoeconomic trends and tariff impacts; Bulgaria is set to join euro area on 1 January 2026, following the Council’s formal approval of the final three legal acts for its accession Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
With the adoption of the European Maritime Safety Agency Regulation on 13 November 2025, following the adoption of four directives earlier in November 2024, the European Union has concluded its maritime safety package. The five legislative acts bring several changes to maritime safety in the EU. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
US-Ukraine teams have reportedly discussed elections during “productive” talks but have not closed gaps on security guarantees Read Full Article at RT.com
It has been observed that anti-smoking groups often oppose Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) strategies, such e-cigarettes or snus, because they are worried that these alternatives might undermine efforts by smokers to quit or that they might re-normalise smoking. This was observed at the Good Conference of the Parties 2.0 during a panel discussion titled: ‘Where’s the […] The post Anti-Smoking Groups Worry that THR Strategies Like E-Cigarettes or Snus can Re-Normalise Smoking appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
After years without sponsorship for a national pool tournament, teams across the country’s four regions have begun competing in the K36 million championship, courtesy of Castel Malawi Limited. But despite the excitement of finally returning to national competition, regional committees say they are disappointed that no prizes have been allocated at regional level. This means […] The post Committees Lament Prize-less Pool Tourney at Regional Level appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Parliamentary Committee on Health says there is need for stakeholders in health sector to collaborate in increasing Women’s access to Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) as one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) Malawi is striving to achieve. Speaking at a closing of a meeting with stakeholders on SRHR, Chairperson for the Committee Anthony Masamba […] The post Parliamentary Committee on Health lobby for increased collaboration on SRHR appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Malawi’s democratic landscape has been marked by a long history of peaceful protests, from the transition to multiparty democracy in the 1990s to recent demands for electoral reform. However, with the new government barely 100 days in office, remarks from some ruling party officials dismissing demonstrations have sparked a national conversation about constitutional rights, national […] The post The Power of Peaceful Protest: Are Demonstrations Still Relevant in Malawi’s Democracy? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
For decades, the aviation sector in Southern and Eastern Africa has battled turbulence — from shrinking fleets to collapsing national carriers. Malawi, despite its political stability and economic promise, has felt this strain more painfully than most. Apart from the state-owned Malawian Airlines and a handful of foreign operators, the country has had almost no […] The post MALAWIAN-OWNED FLYTECH AVIATION: THE GAME CHANGER MALAWI HAS BEEN WAITING FOR appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Republicans are racing to craft health-care plans ahead of a planned vote, as deadline looms on soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act subsidies.
While Citizens United became shorthand for unlimited political spending, SpeechNow never even made it to the Supreme Court but made super PACs a reality.
One victim has died and one remains hospitalized. Authorities are still examining the motives of the suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan national who helped the CIA.
The measure mirrors Beijing’s recent decision to grant the same privilege to Russian nationals Read Full Article at RT.com
India’s National Aerospace Laboratories is set to partner with a private company to develop long-range drones Read Full Article at RT.com
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that his country will remain an active G20 member despite threats from the US Read Full Article at RT.com
The Russian government has approved plans to establish an embassy in Comoros next year Read Full Article at RT.com
Two Singaporean men were among 108 people recently deported from Malaysia upon completion of their detention. In a Facebook post on Monday (Dec 1), the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) in Johor said 108 people of various nationalities were deported from the Pekan Nanas Immigration Detention Centre to their countries of origin in the fourth week of November. «Among those deported are 52 Bangladeshis, 25 Indonesians, 11 Thais, nine Vietnamese, nine Pakistanis, and two Singaporeans,» JIM said. According to the department, the detention centre regularly carries out deportation to ensure there is no backlog of detainees who have completed their sentences and are still staying in the country. On Nov 18, two Singaporeans who were arrested for overstaying were also deported from Malaysia to Singapore. In response to AsiaOne's queries, Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) confirmed that the two Singaporeans were deported from Malaysia to Singapore.
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The funnyman, 42, found himself in the bottom two alongside model Vogue Williams , before hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly announced he had received the fewest viewer votes.
The 37-year-old, from Ipswich, was paddling with his partner and dozens of other holidaymakers at the popular Freedom Beach on Saturday morning before the tragedy took place.
The rust-coloured mix of saliva and paan is blighting the streets of Wembley in North West London, where it is commonly chewed by people from South East Asia.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has rejected the call to provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons Read Full Article at RT.com
Sri Lanka is still recovering from Cyclone Ditwah, which has left 108,000 in temporary shelters Read Full Article at RT.com
The measure mirrors Beijing’s recent decision to grant the same privilege to Russian nationals Read Full Article at RT.com
The governing council of the Council of Estate Agencies (CEA) and the Centre for Liveable Cities' (CLC) board will get new leaders in the new year.This was announced by the Ministry of National Development (MND) and CEA in a joint statement on Monday (Dec 1). Justice Vincent Hoong, who is currently a High Court judge and Presiding Judge of the State Courts, will replace current deputy president Cheng Hsing Yao on Jan 1, after his judiciary appointments end on Dec 31. Cheng, who is also the group chief executive officer of GuocoLand Limited, will be appointed as chairman of the CLC's board, also on Jan 1.Established in 2010 as a statutory board under MND, CEA was created following the passing of the Estate Agents Act, to regulate and develop the real estate agency industry.The CLC's role is to position Singapore as a hub for urban solutions through advisory, capability development, research and knowledge platforms such as the World Cities Summit.
In the first ten months of 2025, 23,742 travellers were caught at Singapore's air, land and sea checkpoints for failing to declare dutiable and taxable goods. The total composition sum imposed in lieu of prosecution amounted to $7,114,850, said Singapore Customs on Monday (Dec 1). In one case on Oct 17, a female traveller from Bangkok was directed for further checks after attempting to exit the arrival hall at Changi Airport via the Green Channel, which is for those without anything to declare. The checks found undeclared new luxury items, including a bag, a wallet and three pieces of jewellery. She was fined the maximum composition sum of $5,000. A total of 142 culprits have been issued the maximum penalty of $5,000 for making incorrect or incomplete declarations to Singapore Customs this year, compared with 46 such offenders in 2024 and 51 in 2023.
Moderate to heavy thundery showers are expected over parts of Singapore in the afternoon on most days in the first fortnight of December, due to the onset of the northeast monsoon, the Meteorological Service Singapore said on Monday (Dec 1).The showers may also extend into the evenings on some days.The total rain forecast is expected to be near average over most parts of the island — with daily maximum temperatures between 24 deg C and 33 deg C on most days, reaching around 34 deg C on a few days.The second half of November also saw mostly thundery showers.Temperatures were warmer, typical of the inter-monsoon conditions, with a high of 35.2 deg C recorded at Paya Lebar on Nov 29.On Nov 17, regional convergence of winds brought heavy thundery showers over many parts of Singapore in the afternoon, with a total rainfall of 70.4mm — the highest rainfall recorded for the second half of November — at Clementi. [[nid:725461]]editor@asiaone.com
The president also said he would not have wanted a second strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs, which occurred after U.S. forces realized the initial attack left two survivors, as The Post reported.
US and Ukrainian officials held consultations in Florida on Sunday, addressing «possible elections, land swaps and security guarantees,» the newspaper noted
Air raid warnings are currently in effect for the Nikolayev and Kharkov regions
The FSB identified the mastermind of the attack and detained an accomplice of his
As of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index was up by 0.33% at 2,685.21 points
