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Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein has been suspended from X after publishing a dossier compiled by the Trump campaign Read Full Article at RT.com

The National Works Agency is advising that the road through the Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine is now impassable due to a landslide near Kent Village. It says it has sought the assistance of the Jamaica Public Service...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging senior citizens to become more technologically savvy, in order to be less vulnerable to scammers. The minister was addressing the graduation ceremony of the National...

WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on former member of Haiti's Parliament, Prophane Victor, “for his role in forming, supporting, and arming gangs that have committed serious human rights abuse in...

CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Helene strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall on Florida's northwest coast tonight, forecasters said, warning that the enormous storm could create a «nightmare» surge...

One non-profit organization is laying claim to the phrase 'Every Child Matters' in an attempt to control how it is used.

Mounties in Nunavut have made an arrest in the murder of a 15-year-old girl almost 40 years ago.

This briefing provides a summary of the recent economic developments in the EU Member States and gives an overview of relevant economic projections forecasted by major international and EU institutions. Annex 1 includes latest GDP data and forecasts for all EU Member States and Annex 2 the latest inflation data and developments. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The United Nations Summit of the Future took place in New York from 22 to 23 September 2024 in the absence of the leaders of the five UN Security Council permanent members. The focus was on revitalising multilateralism and adapting UN policies to 'the needs and interests' of current and future generations. In a sign of continuity and commitment to agreed targets, the UN members reaffirmed their commitment to the implementation of Agenda 2030 and its 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs). The summit adopted a 'Pact for the Future', a 'Global Digital Compact' and a 'Declaration on Future Generations', despite Russia's last-minute attempts to derail the process. These three 'soft law' milestone agreements place inter-generational responsibility (a key commitment in the 1945 UN Charter) and long-term thinking at the core of the UN's future action and policies. Intense inter-governmental negotiations led by three pairs of co-facilitators (Germany and Namibia for the pact, Sweden and Zambia for the compact and the Netherlands and Jamaica for the declaration) with input from stakeholders including the EU, preceded the summit. This allowed buy-in from both developing and developed countries, ultimately building the widest possible consensus on the pact. The pact now includes 56 actions intended to strengthen the inter-generational bond, anticipate risk and futureproof policies at the UN, regional and national level. Futureproofing policies, an EU priority, made it into the pact. In time, this could lead to increased synergies between the EU and the UN, as it begins to implement the pact. In the run-up to the summit, UN members made progress on institutional reform and bolder language was included on Security Council reform. Institutional reform remains a key long-term challenge, impacting the UN's ability to deliver on its core mission: world-wide development, poverty eradication and peace and stability. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Across the world and especially in developed countries, there has been a decline in trust in democratic institutions, an increase in political discontent and citizen dissatisfaction, and a resulting decrease in voter turnout. Economic crises, climate disruptions and the COVID-19 pandemic have only exacerbated these sentiments. In the late 1980s, participatory budgeting – an approach that allows citizens to directly engage in budgetary decisions – emerged as one of the most promising solutions to this global democratic malaise. By involving citizens in the allocation of public funds, this approach enhances public trust and accountability in governance. It is best described as a co-production process that not only allows citizens and professionals to cooperate and deliberate but also counters populist narratives and educates younger generations on resource prioritisation. Broad public involvement and deliberation are the rule, with the aim being to make budgetary processes inclusive, transparent and democratic. What makes participatory budgeting different from other participatory methods is its focus on financial processes, openness to the public, cyclical nature, reliance on public deliberation and accountability. It is applied in thousands of towns, cities and regions across the world and enjoys the support of governments, civil society and international organisations. It addresses both socio-economic and democratic goals and seeks to enhance public infrastructure and services while promoting political equality and transparency. This democratic innovation allows citizens to shape the space in which they live. Additionally, it reconfigures public governance by redefining the roles and relationships of citizens, civil servants and politicians. It is particularly effective in local governance, but also has a growing application in communities, in schools, community groups and even prisons, for instance. Some of the challenges facing public budgeting include limited participation of marginalised groups, the risk of co-optation by political interests and difficulties in implementation. However, its potential to revitalise democratic engagement and foster inclusive governance makes participatory budgeting a crucial tool in addressing some of the issues that are currently eroding the global democratic order. This briefing updates a 2016 briefing by Gianluca Sgueo. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

In a decree issued on 1 July, Tunisian President Kais Saied called a presidential election for 6 October 2024. In doing so Saied is setting himself up for probable re-election, as all but one of the opposition candidates are in prison or have been declared ineligible by the Tunisian electoral commission. A third candidate who had been approved by the electoral commission was handed a 20-month prison sentence on 19 September. Now seeking re-election for a second 5-year term, Saied was first elected to office in 2019 as an anti establishment candidate promising to root out corruption and address poverty. He took full control of the country in 2021, dismissing the elected parliament and deciding to rule by decree, a move the opposition and international community slammed as a coup. A new constitution, approved by referendum in 2022, established a presidential system and paralysed parliament. The EU is now facing a dilemma as to how to support internal democratic processes and advance implementation of the EU-Tunisia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which prioritises measures against irregular migration. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are separated by one percent in Georgia and Arizona and are tied in North Carolina, according to a poll Read Full Article at RT.com

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have killed over 1,300 people and aim to terrorize civilians into leaving their homes, Firass Abiad has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Aucune condamnation internationale n'est intervenue, 24H après la chute d'un missile balistique sans tête nucléaire à quelques centaines du territoire polynésien. «Un tir de routine» pour la Russie évoqué en 5 petites lignes par le Haut-Commissaire Eric Spitz qui intervenait pendant... la soirée de gala de la Fête Nationale de la République populaire de Chine. Circulez, y a rien à voir ?

SINGAPORE – The first flats from the Bidadari housing estate have hit the resale market and analysts say the initial transactions show there is strong demand for flats in the area, especially from young couples looking to buy their first homes. According to Housing Board data, four transactions have been lodged for flats in Bidadari Park Drive. Three were four-room flats that transacted for between $937,500 and $1.17 million. The remaining transaction was a 113 sq m five-room unit that was sold for $1.2 million. Some analysts say the prices could serve as benchmarks for other transactions in the area, while others cautioned against thinking that “million-dollar” transactions would be the norm for flats there. The deals were among the first resale transactions from the new estate, where flats in Alkaff Vista – which comprises 199 four-room and 151 five-room flats – recently fulfilled their five-year minimum occupation period (MOP). Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in Bidadari were significantly oversubscribed when launched in November 2015, with as many as 20 applicants vying for a five-room unit.

An Australian man has tragically died while travelling on a cruise in Vanuatu.

Today marks one week since Bob Loughman, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanna, was removed from his position as Minister of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Tourism, Industry, and Ni-Vanuatu Business Development.

V-Lab and Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vanuatu’s Department of Industry (DoI) to assist five Ni-Vanuatu businesses in beginning to export their products internationally.

The Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MOTC) has announced the commitment made between the Vanuatu Government and Royal Caribbean Cruises to approve and stock onboard Vanuatu Made products for ships sailing from Sydney to Brisbane…

The Acting Prime Minister (PM) and Minister of Finance, Johnny Koanapo, confirmed that the government will use funds allocated for the cash transfer initiative to address the teachers’ claims this year.

David Lammy’s accusations of “imperialism” are the latest in a campaign of revisionism, the Russian mission in South Africa has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has paid to restock Israel’s air defense systems, according to the defense ministry in West Jerusalem Read Full Article at RT.com

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has accepted the request for a meeting from Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky Read Full Article at RT.com

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams vowed to stay in office today after federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment accusing him of letting Turkish officials and business people buy his influence with illegal campaign contributions...

The Constant Spring police are investigating the fatal shooting of a teenager in Grants Pen, St Andrew, last night. The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Malike Brown, an unemployed resident of Shortwood Lane, Kingston 8. About 8:30 p.m.,...

The anticipated committal hearing for Shamoya Green, the woman accused of throwing her baby daughter off a rooftop to her death last December, has been rescheduled to September 30 in the St James Parish Court. Presiding parish judge Natiesha...

Scammers are increasingly using emails to extort money from victims by threatening to reveal compromising photos, videos and personal information to their friends and family members, according to a new warning from Mounties in Metro Vancouver.

Vancouver police blocked traffic and the SkyTrain's Millennium Line suspended service to VCC-Clark Station due to an «unstable crane» in the area Thursday.

A psychiatric report has found a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting six women east of Calgary is fit to stand trial but his lawyer wants the court to order another hearing before the long-delayed matter resumes.

Nations Unies (New York), 26/09/2024 - Le ministre des Affaires étrangères, de la Coopération africaine et des Marocains résidant à l'étranger, M. Nasser Bourita, s'est entretenu, mercredi à New York, avec le ministre des Affaires étrangères du Danemark, M. Lars Løkke Rasmussen, en marge de la 79ème session de l'Assemblée générale des Nations Unies. Dans le communiqué conjoint adopté à l'issue de cette rencontre, "le Danemark considère le Plan d'autonomie présenté par le Maroc en 2007 (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Poursuivant son séjour à New York dans le cadre de la 79ème session de l'Assemblée Générale des Nations Unies, le Président de la Transition, Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema s'est entretenu ce jour avec monsieur Éric Adams, Maire de la ville de New York. Le déroulement de la Transition, ainsi que les actions menées depuis le début de ce processus ont été les principaux sujets de cette rencontre. En effet, le Maire de New York qui accorde (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Aux côtés de nombreux Chefs d'Etats et de gouvernement, le Président de la Transition, Président de la République Chef de l'Etat, le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a pris part au Débat Général de la 79ème session de l'Assemblée Générale des Nations Unies qui s'est ouvert ce mardi au siège de l'institution. Au cours de ce débat dont le thème est « Ne laisser personne de côté : Agir pour la Paix, le Développement Durable et la Dignité Humaine des Générations présentes et futures », (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON