This fact sheet illustrates theEuropean Social Fund Plus(ESF+) and its history. It explains how the European Social Fund, initiallyset up to improve employment opportunities, has been revised,reflecting developments in national economic and employment situationsand the evolution of the EU’s political priorities, such as the green and digital transitions. Today, the ESF+ is the main EU instrument for supporting employment and social inclusion in the EU. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This fact sheet describes the measures taken by the EU to harmonise as much as possible the legislation governing road transport in the EU.It is impossible to create a single European market for road transport without harmonising the relevant legal provisions in force in EU countries. The measures adopted by the EU are of a fiscal, technical, administrative and social nature. This fact sheet covers the legal framework, its objectives and achievements, and Parliament’s role in shaping the rules. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This fact sheet explains what the common security and defence policy (CSDP) is and how it works, and outlines how it is governed. It gives an overview of the main policies that fall under the CSDP and their aims, as well as how these have developed in recent years, notably in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The key objectives of CSDP missions and operations are also addressed, as is the European Parliament’s role in scrutinising and contributing to the policy. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This factsheet explains how the EU financesthe development of Trans-European Networks (TENs) –thelarge scaletransport, energy and digital infrastructure networks that connect Member States. It describes the main funding instrument,the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) andoutlines how projects are selected and funded. It sets out the budget for 2021-2027 and gives details of the complementary funding sources: Structural Fund assistance, aid from the European Investment Bank and contributions from the private sector.It also explains Parliament’s role in shaping the priorities and overseeing TEN investments. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This fact sheet explains the EU’s common classification of territorial units for statistics, known as ‘NUTS’. It describes the three-level hierarchical system, how territorial units are defined and how their sizeis determined, and explains the process for amending the classification.It also sets out Parliament’s role in scrutinising and shaping the NUTS framework, which underpins EU regional statistics and cohesion policy (the EU’s main regional investment policy). Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Solomon Powell, an ex-soldier wanted for a 2014 double murder committed in Portmore, was captured and charged by the St Catherine South Police on May 8, reviving a 12-year-old cold case, following a ruling by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck is urging Jamaicans to embrace estate planning, peaceful conflict resolution, and closer cooperation with the police, as critical factors in limiting family disputes and social disorder, which he says is helping to fuel violence across the country.

WESTERN BUREAU: A Kingston-bound JetBlue flight was forced to return to Miami while several other international services were delayed or left overnight in Jamaica on Friday as temporary airspace restrictions linked to a SpaceX Starship launch again disrupted Caribbean aviation operations.

At least two Jamaica immigration attorneys living in the United States (US) believe the Trump administration is headed for a major legal challenge after the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a policy memorandum requiring green card seekers to return to their home country to apply, except under certain circumstances.

Malawi’s economic future will not be shaped by ambition alone. It will depend on whether the country is willing to confront the hard realities exposed by its current trade and investment performance. The latest UK Government Malawi Trade and Investment Factsheet presents both a warning and an opportunity. Total trade between Malawi and the United […] The post ANALYSIS | Small Numbers, Big Questions: Why Malawi Must Transform Its Trade Strategy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Alfred Gangata has signaled a tough new era of accountability, discipline, and order in Malawi football administration after strongly confronting the country’s football leadership over what government sees as growing disorder, poor coordination, and disregard for authority within the game. During a tense five-hour meeting on Wednesday involving officials from the Ministry of Youth, Sports […] The post “No More Chaos”: Gangata Moves to Restore Discipline in Malawi Football Administration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There comes a point in every broken system when someone must finally step forward, confront the disorder, and say: enough. For years, Malawi football has functioned like a house without a headmaster—marked by confusion, recurring power struggles, public disagreements, accusations of favoritism, and administrative disorder. Instead of a unified sporting structure, the game has often […] The post OPINION | Gangata’s Tough Stand Could Be the Reset Malawi Football Has Needed for Years appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Monkey Bay Community Hospital had gone nearly a month in silence—not of calm, but of crisis. A stubborn electrical fault, left unresolved for four long weeks, had quietly crippled key hospital operations. The mortuary could no longer function. The laboratory struggled to operate effectively. Even laundry services collapsed, forcing bed linen to be transported all […] The post Bushiri Steps In With MK20 Million Lifeline to Restore Power at Monkey Bay Hospital, Reviving Critical Health Services appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What is emerging from a confidential 33-page interim report by the Registrar of Financial Institutions and Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor is a full-scale governance collapse at the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF)—a K1.1 trillion institution managing retirement savings for about 139,000 civil servants, yet reportedly plagued by missing members, uncredited billions, unaudited […] The post More Rot in Pensions Fund: RBM Report Exposes K11.5 Billion Uncredited, 1,144 Missing Members, K4.9 Billion Unsupervised Disbursements, and Amaryllis K128.75 Billion Deal in Deepening Pension Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The man was preliminarily diagnosed with blast-related injuries and acoustic barotrauma, the regional crisis center said

As many as 41 people suffered injuries, Leonid Pasechnik said

The Russian president asked the Chinese leader to convey his sympathy and support to the families of those killed and his wishes for a swift recovery to those injured

«It is well underway in Eurasia following the Western-plotted Ukrainian aggression against Russia and another attempt to weaken our country and remove it from the ranks of major global players,» the Russian foreign minister said

Russia’s friends and neighbors, as well as irs opponents and enemies, are keeping the closest eye on it, the foreign minister said

Ride-hailing operator Grab on Friday (May 23) announced that it will extend its temporary fuel surcharge and adjustment to metered taxi fares for an additional two months, to provide its driver-partners with continued relief amid elevated pump prices.In a media alert on Friday night, Grab said both the 90-cent fuel surcharge for ride-hail services and the 1-cent increase in metered fare will be extended till July 31.The operator reiterated that the amounts will go entirely to its driver-partners, with no commission taken by the platform.Alvin Wee, senior director of transport and country operations at Grab Singapore said that they recognise the pressure faced by their driver-partners due to higher pump prices.«We are maintaining these adjustments to ensure driving remains a viable livelihood while keeping the marketplace sustainable,» Wee said. 

82 people have been reported dead in a coal mine explosion in northern China, with Xi Jinping ordering a rescue mission and investigation Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian wheat exports to Africa have jumped sharply as Kenya, Sudan and Egypt ramped up purchases, Agroexport stated Read Full Article at RT.com

Hungary has restored an Orban-era ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports after the new government “accidentally” let it lapse Read Full Article at RT.com

Experts believe the smiling woman in Leonardo Da Vinci's 16th Century portrait was overweight with high cholesterol or an underactive thyroid.

Sources are claiming Katie has been left 'beyond furious' to see Lee has re-emerged on social media after his disappearance, after previously sharing fears he'd been 'kidnapped' in Dubai .

Hours after Man City confirmed Guardiola's departure - revealed by Daily Mail Sport on Monday - removal men were seen taking belongings away from his Manchester apartment.

England boss Thomas Tuchel says the England squad he is taking to the World Cup are those who are 'unselfish' and '100 per cent committed' rather than the most-talented.

Michel Ongoundou Loundah démonte la République du “bling-bling” et des annonces sans lendemain Face aux caméras de Gabon Média Time TV, Michel Ongoundou Loundah n'est pas venu faire de la figuration. Pendant plus d'une demi-heure, le président du parti d'opposition Réagir a déroulé une charge froide, méthodique et souvent mordante contre un pouvoir qu'il juge davantage occupé à scénariser sa propre grandeur qu'à gouverner un pays en crise silencieuse. Derrière les inaugurations (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a accordé ce jour une audience à Son Excellence Simon Day, Haut-Commissaire du Royaume-Uni près la République Gabonaise. Cette rencontre s'inscrit dans la dynamique de renforcement des relations bilatérales entre Libreville et Londres, dans un contexte marqué par le retour du Gabon sur la scène diplomatique internationale. A cette occasion, le diplomate britannique a (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a accordé une audience à Monsieur Henri Claude Oyima, Président-Directeur Général du Groupe BGFI Bank, et ce à l'issue de l'Assemblée Générale ayant validé les comptes de l'exercice 2024-2025 du premier groupe bancaire de la sous-région. Le Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a accordé une audience à Monsieur Henri Claude Oyima, (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A 26-year-old Malaysian man will be charged in court on Saturday (May 23) over his alleged role in a scam involving impersonation of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) officers.Following his arrest on Friday, the number of Malaysians caught in Singapore for allegedly helping scam syndicates to collect cash and valuables since March this year now stands at 27.On May 21, a 34-year-old Malaysian woman was charged for assisting a crime syndicate to collect cash amounting to $13,700 and gold from a female victim.Modus operandi: Money laundering investigationPolice said they received a report on May 19 from a 61-year-old female victim who had received a call from an unknown person claiming to be from YouTrip on May 13.The victim was told that her account was involved in a money laundering investigation, and she was instructed to contact a purported MAS officer for further details.