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European Parliament Approves Proposal to Freeze Billions in Funds for Slovakia
If the European Commission decides to follow the parliament’s recommendation, it could start a process that both Hungary and Poland went through when they were governed by anti-EU, populist governments...
Australian Parliament resumes after Labor’s landslide election victory
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Parliament resumed Tuesday for the first time since the center-left Labor Party won one of the nation’s largest-ever majorities in the May elections . The day was largely ceremonial, with reminders of conflict in the Middle East. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered
Iranian Parliament Unanimously Votes to Close Strategic Strait of Hormuz
In a strong reaction to recent actions by the United States targeting its peaceful nuclear facilities, Iran’s parliament has voted in favor of closing the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway is one of the most important routes for global energy transportation, connecting the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world. Every day, nearly
PARLIAMENT: It’s not BEE holding SA economy back, it’s exclusive ownership, says Ramaphosa
In defence of BEE, President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s redress policies aren’t the issue stifling economic growth...
Parliament To Reconvene On December 16, Announces Speaker Bagbin
News Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has scheduled Parliament to reconvene on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10 a.m. The announcement comes after Bagbin previously declined a request from Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to recall the House earlier to address a backlog of urgent legislative business. In his December 2 statement, Bagbin explained that the
EU parliament slams Italy’s clampdown on same-sex couples’ rights
Members of the EU parliament on Thursday demanded that Italy's government "rescind its decision" after the country's interior ministry ordered Milan to stop registering the children of same-sex families...
Iraqi parliament passes controversial vote law amendments
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi lawmakers passed early Monday controversial amendments to the country’s election law that could undermine the chances for smaller parties and independent candidates to win seats in future polls. The amendments increase the size of electoral districts, a move widely backed by the Coordination Framework...
Pak Parliament Bans Entry of Some Social Media Influencers
Social media influencers who are interested to cover the proceedings of the House may accredit themselves with the Press Information Department of the Ministry of Information to get a valid session card for entry in the Parliament House...
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Hospital Authority to standardise caller identification number prefix 18285 and 18286 from tomorrow
Hospital Authority to standardise caller identification number prefix 18285 and 18286 from tomorrow ****************************************************************************************** The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: The spokesperson for the Hospital Authority (HA) reminded the public today (May 25) that starting from tomorrow (May 26), HA operating units, including public hospitals, family medicine clinics, specialist
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3E Accounting Marks 15 Years of Excellence, Accelerating Global Business Growth with AI-Powered Efficiency
From incorporation to compliance, the award-winning firm combines automation and practical expertise to support business growth across 110+ countries. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 May 2026 – 3E Accounting marks 15 years of supporting businesses in Singapore and around the world, strengthening its position as an award-winning corporate services firm helping companies launch
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A LESSON IN POWER | Local Sports | trinidadexpress.com
Kadeem Alleyne’s jersey read “Professor” and by the end of Saturday night’s Premiership One final, Bess Motors Marchin Patriots would learn why. The Barbadian, who was named Player of the Match and Tournament MVP, slammed an extraordinary 116 off 53 balls to lead Nu-Iron Queen’s Park Cricket Club to their eight T20 title with a
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U-13s in North/South Classic | Local Sports | trinidadexpress.com
The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board Under-13 class 2026 will take centre stage today in the Vasha Foods Under-13 North/South Classic. The event will bowl off from 10 a.m. at the National Cricket Centre in Balmain, Couva. The North versus South showdown throws up the leading cricketers from the recently-concluded Inter-Zone Tournament which was jointly
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.4% fall in April | Local Business | trinidadexpress.com
The inflation rate for April 2026, which measures the percentage change in the All Items Index for the month of April 2026 over April 2025, was 0.4%, the Central Statistical Office (CSO) has reported. This represents a decrease from 0.7% for the previous period (March 2026/March 2025), it said, noting that the inflation rate for