This paper assesses the European Central Bank (ECB)’s monetary policy stance as of June 2025, analysing its evolving interest rate path, balance sheet developments, and communication strategy. It highlights the transition toward a neutral policy rate, ongoing quantitative tightening, persistent inflation dispersion, and increasing macroeconomic uncertainty. The analysis concludes that while inflation is converging toward target, elevated uncertainty, and divergence between interest rate policy and balance sheet reduction demand cautious calibration and transparent communication. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The recruitment of minors into serious and organised crime has increasingly become a tactic used by criminal networks to avoid detection, capture and prosecution. By using minors, the criminal networks increase the distance between the criminal activity and the network's core members or leaders, hampering identification. Even though there is a lack of reliable and comparable data on this phenomenon, several EU Member States have reported an increase in the involvement of minors in serious and organised crime. While the rising demand for recreational drugs seems to be the main driver behind the increase, minors are involved in other markets too, including property crime and online fraud. Criminal networks exploit children as young as 12 years for low-skilled roles such as local street dealers, cash couriers, warehouse operators and extractors of drugs from shipping containers. Easier access to firearms has led to a shift from minor crime to more serious, especially violent, crime, such as extortion and killings. Many minors are lured into organised crime by the promise of financial gain, social status, or sense of belonging, whilst others may be coerced or forced into this lifestyle due to their circumstances or environment. The consequences of such involvement are far-reaching, affecting not only the minors involved, but also the communities and society as a whole. The processes for recruiting minors into organised crime are still poorly understood, but there is a clear trend of increased use of digital tools for recruitment and communication, such as encrypted messaging services, apps and video games that are popular with young people. The EU recognises the severity of the problem and the need for closer cooperation between the affected Member States and for an integrated preventive response. By facilitating the exchange of best practices amongst Member States, integrating the local dimension into efforts to counter the infiltration of criminal networks into the economy and society, and by adopting a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach, the EU contributes to preventing the recruitment of minors into organised crime and to mitigating the devastating consequences. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

ISSUES AT STAKE • The combined global revenues of Earth observation and positioning-navigation-timing solutions revenues are expected to double between 2023 and 2035, making space services one of the fastest growing economic sectors. According to the European Commission, around 10 % of EU GDP is enabled by satellite signals. However, space congestion hampers further development. • The probability of a new global 'space race' led the European Council to identify space as a sensitive sector where strategic EU dependencies need to be reduced. A legislative initiative on an EU space law is planned in the European Commission’s 2025 work programme (Q2). • While there is a broad consensus on the relevance of collective EU space assets and services for competitiveness and strategic autonomy, Member States hold different views on the most appropriate legal basis and legislative format for EU action. • Most stakeholders in the EU are supportive of an EU space act that would address the safety, security and sustainability of space operations and facilitate the creation of a single market for space services, provided it does not hamper the competitiveness of EU space actors by creating additional burdens, and would apply to any entity delivering space services in the EU. • This situation presents a strategic opportunity for the European Parliament to be proactive and use its tools to shape the proposal (see below), aiming to complement the act with the required financing for space investment in the next EU multiannual financial framework. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

« La 5ᵉ République ne se contentera pas d'ambitieux bavards ; elle appelle des esprits préparés, des cœurs sincères et des mains propres .» Alors que le Gabon s'apprête à tourner la page d'une transition historique et à entrer dans l'ère de la 5ᵉ République, un souffle d'espoir et de renouveau traverse la société. Le pays s'avance vers des élections municipales et législatives décisives, prévues pour septembre et octobre prochains, dans un contexte où la refondation des institutions (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Une journée chargée pour le président de la République, qui après avoir échangé avec les familles sinistrées de Plaine-Orety, a convoqué une réunion d'urgence de travail afin de trouver des solutions à cette situation. La rencontre se tient à la présidence de la République. C'est une réunion de travail concernant les sinistrés des zones de Plaine-Orety, Derrière l'Assemblée, Derrière l'ambassade de Chine et de Russie. L'objectif visé pour cette réunion, était de faire le point sur la (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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[allAfrica] Geneva -- The civil war in Sudan is intensifying with devastating consequences for countless civilians caught in the conflict, the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan warned.

Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Nitish Kumar's government in Bihar. He alleges favoritism towards relatives of NDA leaders. Yadav sarcastically suggests commissions for sons-in-law and brothers-in-law. He questions PM Modi's silence on the issue during Bihar visits. Yadav also addresses unemployment and poverty in India. He says the government focuses on free rations but neglects jobs and healthcare.

The 9th edition of 'Human is not a Resource' program, organized by Sadhguru Academy, convened at Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore, emphasizing individual potential over resource-based talent management. Business leaders from diverse sectors, including Axis Bank and Kyndryl, led discussions on fostering resilient organizational cultures. The program featured workshops focused on listening skills and insights from Isha's volunteer-driven organization.

Air India cancelled its Delhi to Paris flight, AI143, due to a technical issue identified during pre-flight checks and night operation restrictions at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Consequently, the return flight AI142 from Paris to Delhi on June 18 was also cancelled. The airline is providing accommodations and refunds to affected passengers.

In the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, police recreated the crime scene at Wei Sawdong Falls, providing a clearer picture of the events. The Special Investigation Team traced the murder's planning and execution, starting from the parking area to the viewpoint near the waterfall. Officials confirmed Raja Raghuvanshi was struck with three blows by Vishal, Anand, and Akash, using two machetes, one of which is still missing.

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Let’s stop pretending. Let’s stop being polite. Let’s say it as it is: Peter Mutharika’s time in Malawian politics is over, and Atupele Muluzi is absolutely right to say it loudly and boldly. Mutharika is not just old. He is politically exhausted, disconnected, and utterly uninspiring. Malawi is a young nation with urgent problems—and we […] The post OPINION | Atupele Muluzi Is Right: It’s Time for Peter Mutharika to Step Aside appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Let’s cut the nonsense and speak some hard truths: If Dr. Kabambe were the kind of man who thrives on insults and social media tantrums, he’d have crashed and burned long ago. If insults could kill, Kabambe would be six feet under, long forgotten, buried by petty propaganda and half-baked smear campaigns. But he isn’t. […] The post OPINION | Dr. Kabambe: The Silent Statesman Malawi Never Deserved appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A shadow of terror in Lilongwe’s Chitedze area has been lifted following the arrest of one of the city’s most feared panga-wielding thugs, Josephy Chisale, 51, who alongside a gang of four, brutally attacked a medical doctor in a brazen armed robbery. This hardened criminal and his crew—armed with razor-sharp pangas—ambushed a Senior Medical Officer […] The post Panga-Wielding Thug, Chisale, Arrested in Lilongwe Armed Robbery Bust appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At Nyasa Times, our commitment to journalistic integrity compels us to correct the record when we have been misled or have published information that does not meet our standards of truth, fairness, and balance. We therefore fully retract the article published under the title: “Civil Aviation Authority under fire over allegedly unqualified Pilot Checker”, which […] The post Retraction and Apology to Captain Hastings Jailosi and Malawi Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA) Over a Misleading Article we Published appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s presidential race is officially heating up — and it’s shaping into one of the most crowded and competitive contests in the country’s history. By close of business on June 16, a total of 10 presidential aspirants had collected nomination papers from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) ahead of the September 16, 2025 elections. Among […] The post Race to the State House: 10 Presidential Hopefuls Collect Nomination Papers Ahead of September 16 Showdown appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The attacks targeted facilities in Kiev and Ukraine-controlled part of Zaporozhye Region, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Egypt’s national airline has suspended operations to several cities amid intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

The jet, a B788 Boeing, had been due to take off from Ahmedabad in Gujarat at 1:10pm local time, arriving at London Gatwick airport at 6:25pm.

Kim Woodburn has died at the age of 83 following a short illness.

Jaishankar had said the G7 benefits from having India as a G7 outreach country Read Full Article at RT.com

The conservative talk show host has been criticizing “warmongers” who push for the US to take Israel’s side Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has reportedly placed 25 African nations on its new entry ban list, citing weak ID systems, government fraud, and high visa overstays Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev shelled a residential area in Donetsk, leading to reports of fatalities among civilians, according to Mayor Alexey Kulemzin Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president’s family company has launched a self-branded mobile phone service Read Full Article at RT.com

Ding Xuexiang will meet with representatives of the Russian leadership to discuss effective ways aimed at solving topical global issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps added that Israel, «despite extensive aid of the US and Western countries and possession of most modern and advanced defense technologies,» could not counter Iranian missiles

Vyacheslav Gladkov specified that Ukraine struck the Rakityansky district with three drones, leaving a woman injured, four cars, an emergency services building, and two commercial facilities impacted

Russia’s crude production in May fell by 100,000 bpd to 9.17 mbd, according to the International Energy Agency

The targeted level of OPEC+ output within the agreement considering voluntary adjustments and overproduction compensations in May stood at 34.03 mbd

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump put on an old pals act at the G7 in Canada as they showed off a text implementing the broad agreement struck last month.

Police are now investigating the incident, which took place earlier this month at the Reevesland Industrial Estate in Newport, South Wales.