The CONT Committee organised a conference to mark the 50th anniversary of the Budgetary Treaty of Brussels. The event, held on 24 September 2025, reflected on the history and evolution of the Treaty, highlighting key developments over the past 50 years (1975-2025). It also examined the future challenges of parliamentary scrutiny and budgetary control. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This briefing provides a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in the current 10th parliamentary term (2024-2029) who had held public office at local, regional and/or national level before taking up their mandates (or, in some cases, continue to hold sub-national level public posts). The analysis found that 64 % of MEPs had previously held public office at one or more of these levels before the current term. Their roles included mayors, city councillors, members of regional assemblies, regional ministers, members of national parliaments, national ministers and prime ministers. Specifically, 41 % of MEPs had held office at national level, 37 % at local level and 24 % at regional level. Notably, 23 % had served at two levels of government and 7 % at all three. The average duration of prior experience in these roles is significant: 10 years at local level, 7 years and 8 months at regional level, and 8 years and 5 months at national level. These figures are broadly consistent with those from the 9th parliamentary term (2019-2024), both in the proportion of MEPs with prior office-holding experience and the duration of that experience, which suggests continuity in Parliament's institutional profile. In terms of gender patterns, a higher share of male than female MEPs had held office across all three levels. The gap was relatively small at local and regional level but wider at national level, where 44 % of men had prior experience compared with 35 % of women. Finally, the briefing examines how the share of MEPs with prior office-holding experience varies across parliamentary committees – in which they serve as full members – highlighting variations by policy area and level of government. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

TEHRAN – Ali Mousavi, the representative of Iran to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has addressed the Extraordinary Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), underlining the country’s view on the significance of protecting the marine environment.

TEHRAN –  A delegation led by the head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, is participating in the global Zero Waste Forum, being held in Istanbul from October 17 to 19.

The South African government has launched a case against former President Jacob Zuma at the high court in Pretoria Read Full Article at RT.com

The US missiles’ deployment in Ukraine would be symbolic rather than strategic, according to the Washington Post Read Full Article at RT.com

The Georgian authorities have accused the West of backing anti-government rallies, echoing the 2014 Maidan coup in Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin has accused Latvian officials of “genocide” for deciding to deport Russian pensioners Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has congratulated RT on the network’s 20th birthday Read Full Article at RT.com

The Home Ministry has ordered a judicial probe by retired SC judge B S Chauhan into the September 24 Ladakh violence that claimed four lives. This follows protests demanding statehood and autonomy, with activists like Sonam Wangchuk arrested. Talks were called off by protesters seeking a probe and the release of detainees, disputing claims of normalcy.

India and Bangladesh are embroiled in a diplomatic dispute following the killing of three Bangladeshis in Tripura. Dhaka condemned the «brutal beating and killing» as a «grave violation of human rights,» while India stated the deceased were «smugglers» who attacked villagers. New Delhi urged Dhaka to uphold border sanctity and prevent cross-border crimes.

EU lawmakers have mockingly proposed funding a new phone for Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen to prevent further loss of official texts Read Full Article at RT.com

Kirill Dmitriev has invited Elon Musk to build a Russia-Alaska tunnel, saying his infrastructure firm could complete it in under eight years Read Full Article at RT.com

Colonel Michael Randrianirina has said a transitional administration will govern for up to two years before elections Read Full Article at RT.com

The €600,000 artwork reportedly disappeared during transit from Madrid to Granada Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian cosmonauts have sent their regards to RT from the ISS on the network’s 20th anniversary Read Full Article at RT.com

The 23-year-old on duty full-time police national serviceman (NSF), who was found with a gunshot wound to his neck, is now in «a stable condition», the police said in response to AsiaOne's query on Friday (Oct 17).He was found by his teammates in a toilet at 328 Pasir Panjang Road, which is listed online as a Shell petrol kiosk, at about 9pm on Wednesday (Oct 15).The officer was subsequently taken conscious to hospital. His service revolver and remaining ammunition were accounted for and seized at the scene. Following preliminary investigations, police said then that they believe the gunshot wound was self-inflicted.In 2021, a full-time police NSF was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head in a toilet at the Special Operations Command. The 21-year-old's death was later ruled a suicide. [[nid:724003]]editor@asiaone.com

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's growing self-reliance in defence during Operation Sindoor, where indigenous platforms like the BrahMos-integrated Su-30Mki played a crucial role. He lauded HAL's Nashik unit for its contributions, emphasizing India's capability to design, build, and defend with its own systems.

The Election Commission has directed law enforcement agencies to intensify vigil and curb the use of cash and other inducements in the Bihar polls. A comprehensive roadmap was drawn up to combat these pernicious effects, with agencies briefed on pre-emptive and preventive measures. The EC emphasized intra-agency coordination and a zero-tolerance policy on poll inducements.

Beled Hawo (HOL) — Security forces in Beled Hawo district, Gedo region, have arrested a man suspected of planning a terrorist attack during a night operation on Tuesday.

Philip Morris International (PMI) has said that the credibility issue on Harm Reduction research done or funded by the industry is why we must be particularly mindful to ensure that we apply the right science through robust methodologies and best practices on the market. Overtime, the Harm Reduction research funded by the tobacco industry has […] The post PMI Addresses Credibility Concerns On Harm Reduction Research appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When President Arthur Peter Mutharika announced his decision to merge several ministries into two giant portfolios — the Ministry of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development — many applauded it as a sign of efficiency and reform. After years of bloated cabinets, Malawi appeared to be slimming […] The post Merging Ministries: A Bold Move or Bureaucratic Gamble? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov and Minister of Electric Power Industry of North Korea Kim Yu Il discussed strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the energy sphere

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Aleksandar Vucic suggested that efforts to block the summit could include denying flight permissions for the leaders’ aircraft

The Russian government resolved earlier to slash import duties on petroleum products to zero until mid-2026 as part of efforts to stabilize the fuel market in the country

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 1,570 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 21 enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

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Ce 17 octobre 2025, l'Organisation pour l'Harmonisation en Afrique du Droit des Affaires (OHADA) célèbre son 32e anniversaire. Créée en 1993 à Port-Louis (Île Maurice), l'OHADA s'est imposée comme un instrument central de l'intégration économique et juridique à l'échelle du continent, offrant à ses 17 États membres un cadre unique pour favoriser la sécurité des investissements, la croissance des entreprises et la résolution efficace des conflits commerciaux. L'OHADA a pour mission (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON