Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, October 13th
Sergey Lavrov still pointed to the statements both from Hamas and from Tel Aviv that nothing is over yet and the crisis may resume
On October 10, Benjamin Netanyahu's office said that the government had approved a «deal to release all hostages»
Congress is supposed to control spending, but increasingly, the White House is dictating how America’s money is used.
A surge in autocratic governance has become increasingly threatening to global politics, having gathered momentum over the past two decades. This autocratic wave continues to evolve, becoming ever more complex and diverse as it unfolds. Hence, the shifting dynamics driving this wave need to be fully understood and disaggregated if the European Union (EU) is to design effective responses. Democratic strategy needs not only to hold at bay severe repression, but also to engage with the ideas and narratives that underpin autocracy’s apparent appeal. Accordingly, this paper draws on historical and contemporary writings that present various arguments against democracy. After unpacking the different components of this autocratic wave, EU responses over recent years are assessed, looking at how these relate to pro-authoritarian narratives. It finds that the EU has improved many elements of its policies during this time but still needs to tailor its strategies to the ideational aspects of anti-democratic trends. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted both the need for a resilient healthcare system and for quick access to inventions and technologies in challenging situations. Following this experience, EU lawmakers negotiated a compulsory licensing scheme intended to facilitate rapid use of patents while preserving strong patent protection as an incentive to innovate. Views on the original European Commission proposal diverged. Civil society organisations supported broad application of the compulsory licensing scheme, while industry advocated a narrow scope. Stakeholder positions diverged more sharply than those of the co-legislators. Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on 21 May 2025, largely amending the Commission proposal in favour of rights-holders. The compromise would: (i) exclude semiconductor crises, emergencies relating to gas supply security and defence-related products from the regulationʹs scope; (ii) preserve confidentiality of protected know-how; (iii) significantly lower the maximum fines and penalties the Commission may impose on licensees for non-compliance, and remove rights holders from the sanctions regime entirely. By consensus, the co-legislators rejected the Commission's proposal to cap licensing fees. In line with the Parliamentʹs position, the competent advisory body must invite an observer from the European Parliament to relevant meetings. Fourth edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
Keir Starmer is in Egypt for a signing ceremony as the peace deal starts coming into operation.
The actress, 40, will voice the role of Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter : The Full-Cast Audio Editions - a collaboration between Audible and Pottermore Publishing.
Rashid Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, appeared before Leeds Magistrates' Court this morning.
A 76-year-old hawker, who is facing financial problems, was left disappointed when all of her Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers were allegedly claimed by a stranger.The woman, surnamed Shen, told Shin Min Daily News that all $800 in CDC vouchers were also used up without her knowledge.Shen, who runs an economical rice stall at People’s Park Food Center in Chinatown, first received a reminder in July to collect her SG60 vouchers.After redeeming her SG60 vouchers, staff at Hougang Community Club then asked her if she had collected her CDC vouchers.The Government had disbursed $300 and $500 in vouchers in January and May respectively to all Singaporean households to help with daily expenses.«I was shocked to find out that they had been sent twice this year,» said Shen. «When I asked the staff to help me print them, they told me that the vouchers had been claimed a while ago.»Shen said that the staff at the community club told her that the vouchers were claimed on Jan 12 and May 18, both in the afternoon.
SINGAPORE — An average of 420 employers were hauled up each year from 2021 to 2024 for hiring foreign workers without valid work passes in Singapore.About 200 of them were prosecuted or fined annually, while the rest — mainly cases involving first-time offenders or illegal employment over a short period — were given a warning, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Oct 13 in response to queries.An MOM spokesman said: «In general, foreigners must possess valid work passes to work in Singapore.»Businesses and individuals engaging foreigners to work in Singapore must ensure that they hold valid passes before starting work in the specified job. This is not a new requirement."He added that MOM also takes into account a host of factors in deciding the penalty, including the duration of the offence and how many illegal workers were involved.On Sept 11, MOM — in a joint statement with the Visual, Audio, Creative Content Professionals Association (Singapore) — said foreigners on tourist or student visas are not allowed to provide creative services in Singapore.
WESTERN BUREAU: Based on the pace of the ongoing rehabilitation of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton believes the project, which has been ongoing since noxious fumes were identified at the Type...
WESTERN BUREAU: Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says that doctor-interns who were trained overseas are not being deliberately overlooked for placement in Jamaica’s hospital system, but that a process must be in place to ensure...
WESTERN BUREAU: Each morning, garbage trucks groan out of Savanna-la-Mar and Negril in Westmoreland, their diesel engines burdened by the weight of household refuse and commercial waste. Their destination, the Retirement Disposal Site in...
As Jamaicans get ready to recognise and celebrate their national heroes on October 20, time is also being taken to take note of those unsung heroes who give back to their communities every day. Counted among these community heroes is Tishauna...
The High Commission of India, in collaboration with the Indian community, successfully organised the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 on September 28 at the scenic Hope Royal Botanical Gardens and Hope Zoo in Kingston. The three-kilometre run brought...
Tens of thousands of federal employees have taken retirement or other voluntary departures on top of the Trump administration’s latest layoffs.
A Delhi court ordered charges to be framed against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, his mother Rabri Devi, and father Lalu Prasad Yadav in the IRCTC scam. Tejashwi Yadav decried the move as political vendetta ahead of Bihar polls, vowing to fight the case. The charges stem from alleged irregularities in leasing railway hotels.
An Indian woman, Chabi Gupta, narrowly escaped a chain snatching attempt in downtown Chicago, sustaining bruises but saving her locket. She shared her harrowing experience on Instagram, highlighting a recent rise in street robberies in the city and urging others to stay vigilant and protect their valuables.
[allAfrica] A New Scramble, Waged in Data
[allAfrica] Reflections from Kenya's high-level policy dialogue and civil society organizations convening in Nairobi
Britain's Got Talent star Dave Betton has died at the age of 82.
Duke, 25, was dressed all in black as he mourned the loss of the Hollywood star who adopted him as a baby. Yet he found a unique way to pay tribute to the Oscar winner.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, accompanied by the First Lady of Germany , Frau Elke Büdenbender, will be greeted by His Majesty and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle in December.
Chrissy Teigen fiercely defended her 'deeply misunderstood' pal Meghan Markle, who she described as 'incredibly strong' in a new interview with People this week.
The historic exchange is part of a Donald Trump-brokered deal between Israel and Hamas that aims to bring an end to the devastating two-year war.
The remains of the deceased captives are expected to be returned in separate batches this afternoon, according to the Red Cross Read Full Article at RT.com
Three Qatari officials have been killed in a car crash near the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the Qatari Embassy in Cairo.
