Refining increased to 10.6 mln tons

The ruble-denominated MOEX Index fell by 0.49%, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index added 0.2%

The parties agreed to step up efforts to advance the work of the 3+3 regional cooperation platform, designed to ensure that the problems of the South Caucasus are solved by the regional states themselves and their immediate neighbors

According to Rubio, the US will still remain the largest contributor of foreign aid, giving away more than the entire Organization for Economic Cooperation and development

Furthermore, a new program, which includes a wide range of projects, is planned to be launched soon

A 54-year-old St Catherine man was shot during a robbery at his home along Jones Avenue, Spanish Town early this morning. He has been hospitalised in serious condition with a gunshot wound to his head. Reports are that about 3:30, the man was...

Petrojam’s project to convert heavy fuel oil (HFO) into asphalt is progressing and is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year. This initiative involves installing new facilities to process HFO and produce asphalt...

Ride-hailing company inDrive has expressed sadness at the disappearance of university student Anisa Dilworth but says there is no record of her using its service recently. Dilworth, 20, a student of the University of Technology, Jamaica, was...

Businessman Robert Bell, who is charged for allegedly assaulting a nurse during what is believed to be a case of road rage, was denied bail when he made his first appearance in the Gun Court this morning. Bell is charged with assault occasioning...

Residents of Grants Pen in St Andrew today mounted fiery roadblocks to protest the fatal shooting of a man by the police during an alleged confrontation in the community this morning. They have accused the police of wrongdoing. The shooting is...

L'équivalent de plus de quatre mois de précipitations s'est abattu en deux jours dans plusieurs zones du sud-est australien, inondant logements et routes d'une eau boueuse au point de contraindre des habitants à se réfugier sur les toits, ont rapporté les autorités mercredi.

Un accident s'est produit tôt ce matin à 5h30 au niveau du CET de Paihoro. Deux véhicules pick-up se sont percutés. La circulation a été alternée, provoquant des ralentissements.

Food inflation fell to 0.03%

According to Vladimir Zharikhin, the delay shows its «provincial desire to be seen as an equal partner»

The US Secretary of State emphasized that there was no military solution to the Ukrainian conflict

Deux articles de notre nouvelle Constitution captivent mon attention. L'articles 76, l'alinéa 6 (‹‹Le mandat des Députés et des Sénateurs débute le jour de l'élection des membres des Bureaux et des deux Chambres du Parlement et prend fin à l'expiration de la cinquième (5ème) année suivant la mise en place des Bureaux››), l'alinéa 7 du même article (‹‹Il ne peut être procédé à aucun découpage des circonscriptions électorales dans l'année en cours ou précédent l'échéance normale du (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

À l'occasion de la 78e Assemblée Mondiale de la Santé, le Pr Adrien Mougougou, Ministre de la Santé du Gabon a souligné l'importance d'une solidarité mondiale pour faire face aux crises sanitaires actuelles. Il a présenté les efforts du Gabon, notamment l'approche One Health, le renforcement des politiques publiques, la participation communautaire, et la mise en place d'une assurance maladie universelle couvrant plus de 76 % de la population. Le membre du Gouvernement a salué (...) - SANTE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Sean ' Diddy ' Combs has continued to put on the charisma for the audience in the courtroom during his federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial.

«It's irresponsible to not have the two biggest nuclear powers on the planet communicating, which was the case for three years during the Joe Biden presidency,» the US Secretary of State emphasized

The media outlet considers 49-year-old Tarcisio Gomez de Freitas, Governor of the state of Sao Paulo, to be Lula da Silva's main competition

Since November 2024, when its rapid growth started, the cryptocurrency beat record 38 times

After several attempts to reach a new agreement, the talks were jeopardized by disagreements between the US and Iran regarding uranium enrichment

The regulator set the official dollar exchange rate for May 22, 2025 at 79.75 rubles

The EU aims to become the first climate-neutral continent in the world by 2050. Since the announcement of the European Green Deal and following the adoption of the European Climate Law in 2021, the EU's climate agenda has been built even more around the principle of carbon pricing. The EU emissions trading system (ETS) is, today, the cornerstone of the EU's strategy to achieve this vision, complemented by a mix of industrial, energy and climate policies. Currently, the EU ETS covers stationary (power and industrial) installations, domestic aviation and maritime transport. Following the revision of the EU ETS Directive, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from buildings, road transport and additional sectors not covered by the existing EU ETS will be covered under a new ETS2. Carbon pricing is expected to regulate around 75 % of EU GHG emissions from 2027. Following the adoption of the revised ETS Directive in 2023, Member States had to transpose the ETS2 into national law. The ETS2 will target GHG emissions from fuel for the sectors covered. Fuel suppliers have to buy and surrender emissions allowances and are likely to pass on the cost of this new instrument to final consumers. Consumers are likely to face higher energy bills if they do not switch to low-carbon technologies, which is why the ETS2, while aiming to achieve climate objectives, has become a social concern. A new Social Climate Fund will support the switch to low-carbon technologies in the building and transport sectors, including but not only through direct payments for vulnerable households impacted by the new ETS2. However, some stakeholders have claimed that the Social Climate Fund will not be enough and are asking for the ETS2 to be delayed or modified. This briefing looks at the recent issues and concerns that have been raised regarding the ETS2. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Trafficking in human beings is a serious crime and a violation of human rights. When it happens to children, it disrupts their childhood and exposes them to horrific exploitation and abuse, and a precarious future. Even though the true number of victims of human trafficking is not known, recent data reveal that the number of child victims has been on the increase. Awareness of children as victims of human trafficking has increased as well. Just like adult victims, child victims can be trafficked for sexual exploitation, forced labour, forced criminality or organ removal. Recently, the EU has officially recognised new forms of exploitation, including surrogacy, forced marriage and illegal adoption. There are geographical differences in the recruitment of victims, with the vast majority of child victims originating from northern, southern and western Europe being girls (82.9 %) and 55.1 % of child victims from Africa and 77.6 % of child victims from southern Asia being boys. Female child victims are more likely to report sexual exploitation, while male child victims are more likely to be exploited through child labour. Forced criminality in the EU, although comparatively lower as a share of the total number of victims, is steadily increasing, with boys of migration background being the main targets. The EU's anti-trafficking legislation was amended last year, resulting in legislation that identifies children as especially vulnerable to trafficking. The amendments also expanded the list of forms of exploitation to include those that particularly affect children and emphasised the importance of a victim-centred approach and prevention. Member States are therefore asked, inter alia, to promote and provide regular and specialised training for professionals who are likely to come into contact with such children. Another relevant directive, on victims' rights, is currently being revised to provide even more rights to victims, including child victims. The existing directive already prioritises the best interests of children when applying its provisions. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Attracting young people to agriculture has been a goal of the European Union's (EU) common agricultural policy (CAP) since the 1980s. However, EU farmers are getting older – 57 % of farm managers are over 55 years of age, while only 12 % are under 40. Young farmers ensure continuity of agricultural production and bring vitality to rural areas. They are also more likely to modernise farms, engage in environmentally friendly practices and employ new business models and ideas. Young people who decide to go into farming often experience difficulties in accessing land, finance and knowledge. They also have to navigate the general challenges that come with living in rural areas. To address these issues, the CAP mandates that EU Member States allocate an equivalent of 3 % of their direct payments to support young farmers. This support can come in the form of complementary income support, installation aid and support for investment. Furthermore, Member States use the LEADER programme to improve infrastructure and basic services in rural areas. Some also provide support for farms that are being passed down from one generation to the next. However, several studies reveal that, despite several decades of efforts, these measures have shown limited results. The support being provided is considered insufficient to address the issue of access to land, especially for people entering agriculture without inheriting a farm. Nonetheless, this support is crucial for convincing young people to take over a farm and is often used for investment, as collateral when obtaining a loan, or for expanding an existing farm. Over the next three years, in addition to what is being provided under the CAP, the European Investment Bank Group is planning to provide €3 billion in loans on favourable terms for agriculture, with a share reserved for young farmers. In the current term, the European Parliament has not adopted a formal position on young farmers and generational renewal. However, its committees are working on own-initiative reports on the future of agriculture and strengthening rural areas. Parliament has previously called for a dedicated EU strategy on generational renewal, which the European Commission plans to put forward in 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Russian air defenses downed 18 UAVs approaching the capital on Wednesday, according to Sergey Sobyanin Read Full Article at RT.com

Reports identify the victim as Andrey Portnov, a former Yanukovich aide rumored to possess sensitive information on Zelensky Read Full Article at RT.com

Consumer prices in Russia have grown by 0.15% since the beginning of May

According to the report, the US leader «repeated a number of the Kremlin’s talking points,» thus letting the European leaders know that he was inclined to acknowledge Russia’s military superiority in the conflict with Ukraine

Dmitry Razumkov noted that the situation is similar across the entire front, in many units

The delegation included representatives of several European and Arab diplomatic missions

The concern highlighted that the compact AK-12K was specifically designed to meet the needs of the Airborne Troops

The new SAFE initiative will let bloc members take out loans for procuring defense equipment and providing military aid to Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

The ‘total victory’ the PM has set as his goal is impossible, with or without American support Read Full Article at RT.com