The call with Putin came right before his meeting with Zelensky where the Ukrainian leader was hoping to obtain new long-range weaponry to use against Russia.

The president’s longtime interest in physical appearance was frequently in evidence this week, including on his swing through the Middle East.

Johnson, nearly two years into his speakership, is taking a hard line in shutdown negotiations.

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The European Union controls the export of dual-use items and technologies that can be utilised for both civilian and military purposes. This stems from international obligations to counter the proliferation of items with potential military use. Entities planning to export these items need to obtain authorisation. These controls are administered and enforced at Member State level. Current Regulation (EU) 2021/821 sets common rules on the control of exports, brokering, technical assistance, transit and transfer of dual-use items. Annex I to the regulation, based on internationally agreed controls, lists the dual-use items requiring export authorisation. The Commission periodically amends the list of dual-use items through a simplified delegated regulation. Apart from this annex, which is binding in all EU Member States, the Commission publishes two other lists of export control measures to be taken by Member States. This parallel system means that the EU lacks a uniform, timely and effective control framework, required more than ever during these times of war on Europe's borders. At the same time, evidence shows that Western dual-use items are still feeding Russia's war machine, and the aggressor is hampering expansion of the scope of multilateral non-proliferation agreements. These factors led the Commission to include in its 2025 Annex I update items Russia prevents from being controlled multilaterally. Many experts consider this move an indication that the EU is consolidating powers in export controls to overcome this obstruction. The European Parliament has until 8 November 2025 to raise any objections to the new annex. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The Ames family hired private investigators to tail Austin and watch the Basildon Echo offices, desperate to discover who his sources were.

Isac Andic's son, Jonathan, was the only person with the 71-year-old businessman when he died last December after falling nearly 500ft during a mountain walk near Barcelona.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has announced sweeping new appointments aimed at strengthening his administration and driving government efficiency. In a statement issued from Sanjika Palace last night, the President named Roza Fatch Mbilizi as Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development; Dr. George B. Partridge as Minister of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism, and Dr. […] The post Mutharika Tightens His Inner Circle: Lean, Competent, and Results-Driven Administration Emerges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Residents of Lilongwe gathered in large numbers to celebrate Mother’s Day at a special event organized free of charge courtesy of By Grace Kitchens and Accessories on October 15. The celebration, held at the Sheaffer ICA Marque, provided a vibrant atmosphere filled with praise and worship, showcasing the talents of various Gospel musicians. Participants expressed […] The post Community Celebrates Mother’s Day with Special Event Organized by By Grace Kitchens and Accessories appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is facing a deepening foreign exchange crisis, which is complicating the government’s efforts to secure essential food supplies — particularly maize, the country’s staple grain. Following a poor 2024 harvest caused by prolonged dry spells across several districts, local maize production has fallen far below national demand. To avert hunger, the government has turned […] The post Malawi’s Maize Imports: A Strain on Foreign Exchange appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There’s smoke in the blue tent—and it’s not incense. The AFORD–DPP alliance, once hailed as a tactical masterstroke, is now looking more like a political time bomb counting down in broad daylight. The recent remarks from AFORD president Enoch Chihana and his secretary general have torn off the veil: this marriage is in crisis, and […] The post ANALYSIS | Is it All Well Inside the AFORD–DPP Alliance?  Smoke is Spiraling in the Blue Tent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is growing friction in Malawi’s multiparty democracy — this time over who deserves taxpayer-funded political financing. The calls being made are clear: smaller parties want the Political Parties Act (PPA) amended so that State funding isn’t limited only to political parties that secure at least 10 percent of the national vote. Under the current […] The post ANALYSIS | The Battle Over State Funding — Malawi’s Small Parties Demand a Share of the Political Cake appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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A cat was found dead at a stairwell in Ayer Rajah on Tuesday (Oct 14), with its body allegedly severed in half.Speaking to AsiaOne on Friday (Oct 17), a witness, who wished to be known only as Bob, said he was leaving office in the JTC Launchpad building at 81 Ayer Rajah Crescent at around 12pm when he spotted the carcass. «I was heading out for lunch and took the stairwell from the third floor down when I noticed an unfamiliar object. As I got closer, I realised it was a severed top half of a cat,» said the 36-year-old engineer. «There wasn't any blood and it looked like a cleanly sliced carcass. It was quite shocking and scary.» Bob added that he called the police, and officers arrived about 20 minutes later.He noted that the particular stairwell he accessed was less frequented, as it was located at the far end of the building and typically used only by his office and neighbouring units.«On most days, I would use the stairwell during lunch hours as it is easier to exit. But since that incident, I don't use that stairwell anymore,» said Bob.

The fiery orange glow seen in Singapore sky on Wednesday (Oct 15) was due to an unplanned shutdown by a chemical plant across the border, the National Environment Agency (NEA) has said.In a Facebook post on Friday (Oct 17), the agency said that the power outage at one of Lotte Chemical Titan’s chemical plants in Pasir Gudang near Johor Bahru, led the company to activate recovery work.Known as flaring, this common safety measure in petrochemical plants removes excess gas which then releases harmless water and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.In a separate statement, Lotte Chemical Titan said that the power outage began at 4.13pm. Recovery work began at 6pm and was completed at about 9.30pm.Taking to the CloudSpotting and SkySpotting Facebook group on Oct 15, a Yishun resident said that she was startled by the bright flaming sky in front of her door.Netizens also shared photos of where they could see the glow from their window — from Marina Bay Sands to up on a plane.While the flares are harmless from afar, several residents were concerned about pollution.

The Supreme Court has taken serious note of rising digital arrests across India, seeking a response from the government and CBI. This action follows a case where a senior citizen couple was digitally arrested using forged court orders, leading to extortion. The apex court emphasized that such fabrications undermine public trust in judicial institutions and require coordinated efforts to combat.

Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov confirmed that Moscow and Washington would «without delay» begin preparations for the meeting

Maxim Pukhov stressed that «there are days when on average 15 drones are sent to attack the city»

JD Vance emphasized that the Russians and the Ukrainians are just not at the point where they can make a deal

Sergey Aksyonov noted that additional information about completing the repairs and resuming power supplies will be reported later on official information resources of the Crimean government

Later, it narrowed gains to 4.06% as it traded at 2,713.76 points

Le chauffard qui a renversé mercredi 15 octobre un policier de la direction territoriale de la police nationale a été interpellé ce jeudi à Paea. L’enquête pour tentative d’homicide sur un fonctionnaire de police est en cours.

It is «not for foreign entities or individuals to tell Singaporeans how to vote», said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday (Oct 17), in response to a statement by Malaysian political party Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS).“Least of all along racial and religious lines. That is divisive and acceptable,” said MHA. “It may be how politics and political parties are organised in other countries, but it is not in multi-racial, multi-religious Singapore.”In a statement shared on social media on Wednesday, PAS said that it “firmly rejects” to be cast as a “convenient boogeyman” to advance domestic political agendas in Singapore.It was responding to Coordinating Minister and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam’s ministerial statement in parliament on the politicisation of race and religion.In his speech on Oct 14, Shanmugam said several members from PAS had urged Singaporeans on social media to vote along racial and religious lines at the General Election.

Padma Shri actor Manoj Bajpayee publicly denounced a manipulated campaign video falsely featuring him, shared by the RJD's IT cell. He clarified his non-affiliation with any political party, calling the clip a fake edit. The RJD later deleted the video, but the incident sparked political accusations and highlighted the ongoing high-voltage campaign for the Bihar assembly elections.

The Supreme Court has initiated a suo motu case concerning 'digital arrest' extortion scams, particularly targeting senior citizens. This action follows a complaint from a septuagenarian who lost over Rs 1 crore due to forged SC orders used by scammers. The court will assess the state police's capability to handle these nationwide rackets and consider judicial monitoring for swift investigations.

Rahul Gandhi visited the family of Hariom Valmiki, a Dalit man lynched in Raebareli. Gandhi alleged the government threatened the family against meeting him. He pledged Congress support for Dalits facing atrocities nationwide. Gandhi stated the family seeks justice and accused the government of obstructing their access to medical care and protection for perpetrators.

Motorists are being urged to take extra precautions on the roads this Heroes weekend as recent data show sharp increases in motor-vehicle collisions and thefts across Jamaica. “Long weekends and major events provide criminals with opportunity, not...

Twenty employees at the National Water Commission (NWC) are now enrolled at the University of Technology Jamaica (UTech), where they are completing a course in Leak Detection Technologies. The five-week course, which begun on September 17 is being...

FROM 1823 rumours were going around that the king of England had granted the enslaved their freedom. The rumours were rife in late 1831, especially since Reverend Thomas Burchell was off the island. He went away for medical reasons as the inclement...

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