More new apprentices are signing up than in the past 15 years, yet getting to certification remains a struggle. Financial concerns, difficulty finding employers and spotty guidance and mentorship for apprentices and journeypersons alike are among the barriers tripping up new tradespeople today.
For years, oil tanker traffic has been prohibited off the coast of northern British Columbia in order to protect environmentally sensitive coastlines from disaster. But the federal government is now open to the idea of changing its moratorium — something the B.C. government and First Nations vehemently oppose.
Attempts by the EU and Ukraine to change the US-drafted peace deal won’t improve the prospects for a settlement, Yury Ushakov says Read Full Article at RT.com
Nine people have been killed and ten more wounded in a shooting incident at a tavern in South Africa, local authorities have reported Read Full Article at RT.com
For more than a decade, adventurer Kristján Gíslason has been either preparing for a motorcycle journey, travelling, or working on books and travel programmes known as Hringfarinn, familiar to many. He has now completed his second journey around the world, and it is interesting to hear about his latest adventures in countries the average person has barely even heard of.
According to Yury Pilipson, there is no doubt about involvement of ‘senior comrades’ in Greece's accession to the announced initiative
Putin added that he expects «a good and substantive discussion with all colleagues regarding the development of trade and economic ties in general within the framework of integration»
The EU is ready to promise anything in an effort to wage war with Russia, noted Yury Pilipson
The Russian leader noted the expansion of mutual trade exchanges and the deepening of cooperative ties between the members of the union
Putin is sure that all the colleagues share this attitude
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan criticized the Union government's recent railway fare hike, stating it will burden the middle and lower middle class before the Union budget. She slammed the increase of Rs 10 per 500 km, impacting long-distance travel costs significantly.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking in Kolkata, voiced concerns about live-in relationships, deeming them an unwillingness to accept responsibility. He suggested renunciation for those avoiding marriage. Bhagwat also shared insights from experts, recommending early marriage (19-25) and three children for health and ego management, while acknowledging his personal lack of experience in these matters.
Following BJP's 2025 victories in Delhi and Bihar, 2026 presents a crucial comeback opportunity for the opposition. Key contests in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry will test incumbent governments and emerging political forces, with updated electoral rolls adding another layer of intrigue to these significant state elections.
BJP Minority Morcha National President Jamal Siddiqui condemned the lynching of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh, blaming rising radicalisation and alleging growing attacks on minorities. He criticised the Bangladeshi government’s response, and said India was closely monitoring the situation. Siddiqui also accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of encouraging radicalisation for political gain, claiming the state risked following a similar path.
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram strongly criticized the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA, calling it the «second killing of Mahatma Gandhi.» He stated the party will oppose the new VB-G RAM G bill until the original employment guarantee framework is restored, vowing to expose the alleged fraud.
Vladimir Zelensky continues to clandestinely consult former chief of staff Andrey Yermak, who resigned amid a graft scandal, media claim Read Full Article at RT.com
The top EU diplomat apparently believes she can fare better against Russia than Adolf Hitler did, Viktor Orban has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Kiev can’t finance a 800,000-strong army and wants Western funding as part of security guarantees, Vladimir Zelensky has said Read Full Article at RT.com
TEHRAN – The head of the health ministry’s traditional medicine office, Hossein Rezaeizadeh, the advisor to the health ministry’s traditional medicine office, Arman Zargaran, along with the ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, have attended the second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.
TEHRAN – Awad Mataria, the new World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Iran, held a meeting with Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi on Sunday.
TEHRAN – The tenth edition of the national program to honor outstanding scientific researchers was held on Sunday, with the vice-president for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, Hossein Afshin, and the head of Iran National Science Foundation, Ali-Mohammad Soltani, in attendance.
Six Indonesian men, aged between 23 and 29, have been arrested by the police for illegal entry into Singapore. The Police Coast Guard (PCG) detected their wooden craft in the waters off Tanah Merah at about 12.35am on Sunday (Dec 21). «PCG immediately intercepted the craft and arrested the six Indonesian men for unlawful entry into Singapore,» said the police in a media release. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects wanted to find work in Singapore. The six will be charged in court on Monday. If found guilty of illegal entry into Singapore, they each face up to six months' jail, along with mandatory caning of at least three strokes. [[nid:725700]]editor@asiaone.com
Seventy-five needy children from Chambala, Katuta, and Chitenje Primary Schools in Kasungu district have received school uniforms worth K1.7 million, generously donated by well-wisher Paul Sosola. Sosola, who previously supported children in Rumphi, is expected to extend similar assistance to Mangochi and other districts in the near future. “I personally do not want to see […] The post Kasungu Children Receive School Uniforms from Well-Wisher appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation has participated in a meeting of the working group on establishing the secretariat of the Tehran Convention in the Caspian Sea region.
Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks profile rose after her grilling of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his appointment hearing went viral.
How DOGE and the White House carried out a once-unthinkable transformation of the nation’s sprawling bureaucracy.
The Trump administration has backed itself into a corner on Venezuela, with President Nicolás Maduro’s removal by force or war the only compelling options.
A special meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers was initiated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and will be held on December 22 in Kuala Lumpur
After that, there will be meetings in narrow and expanded formats, and later the leaders of the association will continue to communicate informally
The Kremlin spokesman added that such days of informal communication are always imply bilateral meetings
The diplomat clarified that this «painful effect» is due to the priority Montenegro's tourism sector places on the country's budget
Dans un entretien exclusif avec l'honorable Justine Judith Lekogo, la députée affirme sans ambages que pour la dégradation de la note du Gabon, ce n'est pas Fitch le problème, c'est notre gouvernance. Journaliste : Honorable Lekogo, Fitch Ratings a récemment abaissé la note souveraine du Gabon. Comment interprétez-vous cette décision ? Honorable Justine Judith Lekogo : Cette décision est un signal d'alarme extrêmement sérieux. Lorsque la note du Gabon passe de CCC à CCC- en devises (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Sous la présidence effective de Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République, Chef de l'État et Président du Conseil Supérieur de la Magistrature, s'est tenue ce vendredi 19 décembre 2025, au Palais de la Rénovation, la première session extraordinaire du Conseil Supérieur de la Magistrature (CSM) de la Vème République. Cette session extraordinaire fait suite à la réunion disciplinaire du 18 décembre 2025. Elle répond à deux impératifs majeurs : d'une part, le (...) - JUSTICE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
The police have arrested a 26-year-old church volunteer in connection with the case of a suspicious item found at St Joseph's Church in Bukit Timah on Sunday (Dec 22) morning. In their final update on the case at about 5.20pm, the police said the male volunteer claimed to have discovered a suspicious item in a drain within the church premises. He then immobilised himself and held on to it. «Following thorough checks, the item, which resembled an improvised explosive device, was assessed at about 10.40am to be three cardboard rolls and wires taped with black tape, with no explosive element present,» said the police. The item was subsequently removed from the scene. The man was arrested for making a false threat of a terrorist act. AsiaOne understands from regular churchgoers that he is a Singaporean.
The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 14-year-old missing girl. In a news release on Sunday (Dec 21), the police said Lau Jia En Shannel was last seen on Dec 20 at around 3pm in the vicinity of Block 773 Bedok Reservoir View. The police urged anyone with information to contact their hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. All information will be kept strictly confidential, said the police. [[nid:725603]]editor@asiaone.com
