“Stop Killing Palestinian Children!”: Activists Disrupt Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin Hearing
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QUOTE: “Even if the NRM MP was sick and sleeping, he is still better than a very active Opposition MP. When an NRM MP is sleeping and it is time for passing a ... Show more www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/shadow-minister-asks-police-to-prioritise-emergency-response-4594412 #MonitorUpdates
Despite criticism from the federal states: Lauterbach wants to press ahead with hospital reform
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/krankenhausreform-118.html
China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
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Discount battle in local transport: Wissing criticizes Berlin's 29-euro ticket: Berlin's state government is introducing a 29-euro ticket just for the capital - ...
spiegel.de/auto/nahverkehr-wissing-kritisiert-berliner-29-euro-ticket-a-68ec3f91-3a62-4954-aa5c-56bba354ff2c
Mass job-cutting proposals at the Ministry of Education and children’s ministry Oranga Tamariki would see more than 1000 roles axed from the public sector ... Show more
Shadow Minister of Information and Public Communication, Nekeisha Burchell is urging the government to quickly implement a social media policy with stringent ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/urgent-need-clear-govt-social-media-policy-opposition-says/
WATCH: Garland defends Biden's mental fitness and says he has 'complete confidence' in him
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-garland-defends-bidens-mental-fitness-and-says-he-has-complete-confidence-in-him
Biden set to deny approval for mining company’s road through Alaskan wilderness: The Biden administration will deny federal approval to a metallurgical mining ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4598352-biden-set-to-deny-approval-for-mining-companys-road-through-alaskan-wilderness/
US defense chief speaks with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon says
reuters.com/world/us/us-defense-chief-speaks-with-chinese-counterpart-pentagon-says-2024-04-16/
Malaysia PM Anwar calls Iran’s drone attack on Israel ‘legitimate’: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the strike was retaliation for Israel’s bombing of the ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-anwar-ibrahim-israel-iran-drone-attack-zionist-4268626
Becerra says rural health would improve if states expand Medicaid: Rural health outcomes would improve if more states expanded Medicaid, Health and Human ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4597920-becerra-hhs-rural-health-states-expand-medicaid-mississippi/
Care slowly improving: Lauterbach: "The long Covid problem remains unsolved": A year ago, Karl Lauterbach declared the pandemic officially over ...
n-tv.de/wissen/Lauterbach-Das-Problem-Long-Covid-ist-ungeloest-article24877843.html
Norway says it is handing over F-16s to Ukraine for strikes deep into Russian rear
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451323/
Traffic light cameras will be installed nationwide by next year, Eamon Ryan says: Traffic light cameras will result in automatic fines for drivers captured ...
irishtimes.com/transport/2024/04/15/traffic-light-cameras-to-be-place-by-early-next-year-eamon-ryan/
Blinken to Jewish leaders: Escalation with Iran is not in U.S. or Israel's interests
axios.com/2024/04/16/iran-israel-escalation-blinken
China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months: Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/china-us-defence-chiefs-hold-first-substantive-talks-in-nearly-18-months
Steffi Lemke's action plan: Environment Minister wants to persuade China to save plastic
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/steffi-lemke-umweltministerin-will-china-zum-plastik-sparen-ueberreden-a-2c4e2253-d342-4c5c-a6e6-23404cac4da4
A Saudi delegation, led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, landed in Pakistan on Monday for a two-day visit ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1827618 #DawnToday #Pakistan #SaudiArabia
Electric vehicle charging ‘gantries’ would detract from ‘character’ of streets, Eamon Ryan says
irishtimes.com/environment/2024/04/15/electric-vehicle-charging-gantries-would-detract-from-character-of-streets-eamon-ryan-says/
Green Party breakdown reform: Family Minister Paus retracts statements on basic child protection
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/familienministerin-paus-widerruft-aussagen-zu-stellen-fuer-kindergrundsicherung-a-dad5e5b0-d946-4994-88f6-d42cea0a9b3e
Quarrels over amendment to the law: Wissing threatens weekend driving bans: In order to achieve the greenhouse gas emission targets, the traffic light government ...
n-tv.de/politik/Wissing-droht-mit-Fahrverboten-am-Wochenende-article24867144.html
Quick Glance: Dispute over Climate Protection Measures in Traffic Sector
- The Environment Agency opposes drastic measures in the transport sector.
- Reform of the Climate Protection Act and potential driving bans spark controversy.
- Ampel parties argue over climate goals and blame games.
- DUH feels vindicated in lawsuit against Transport Minister and calls for new measures.
Climate crisis: Council of Experts issues damning verdict on transport sector: The German government's Expert Council for Climate Issues has given the Ministry ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/klima-und-umwelt/id_100385774/klimakrise-expertenrat-stellt-verkehrssektor-vernichtendes-urteil-aus.html
Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments
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French Foreign Ministry refuses to talk to Russians since they lie, Russia is outraged
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/12/7451006/
Promise of traffic lights: Driving at 16: Germany fails to comply with EU law: Statistics show that accompanied driving for teenagers increases their road safety ...
n-tv.de/politik/Autofahren-mit-16-Deutschland-scheitert-an-EU-Recht-article24870467.html
Russian attack in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast injures 2: Two men, aged 30 and 35, were hospitalized in moderate condition, said Governor Serhii Lysak.
kyivindependent.com/russian-attack-in-dnipropetrovsk-oblast-injures-2/
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
With the new hunting ordinance, Environment Minister Albert Rösti not only wants to get to grips with the wolf, but also the beaver. In other words ... Show more
Quick Glance: Beavers in Sewers: Population Growth and Conflict
- The beaver population has significantly increased in the last 20 years, leading to conflicts in densely populated areas.
- Beavers build dams causing backlogs and floods, and their digging poses risks to infrastructure.
- The beaver population in Switzerland has grown, sparking discussions about culling. Beavers are found in unusual habitats like sewers.
- The canton compensates for annual beaver damages caused by dam activities. New hunting regulations may escalate costs.
Despite criticism from the ministry: Finance Minister Lindner plans 20 billion euro relief
n-tv.de/politik/Finanzminister-Lindner-plant-20-Milliarden-Euro-Entlastung-article24868595.html
Trump weighs polarizing former rodeo cowboy for Cabinet post: The former — and possibly future — president has also discussed several less controversial ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/11/trump-eyes-top-texas-maga-disciple-for-usda-chief-00151797
Here's the new plan to boost background checks for guns bought at shows or online
npr.org/2024/04/11/1244007539/biden-guns-background-check-rule
Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
US: There’s a serious hostage deal on the table, ball is in Hamas's court: “Hamas could move forward with this immediately and get a ceasefire that would ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-796214
Simon Harris to raise Ireland’s intention to recognise Palestine with Von der Leyen
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/11/simon-harris-to-raise-irelands-intention-to-recognise-palestine-with-von-der-leyen/
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra might leave the Biden administration after the general election to run for California governor in 2026 ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/04/09/biden-cabinet-secretary-california-governors-race-00151407
Defense Sec. Austin says U.S. doesn't have "any evidence" of Israel committing genocide in Gaza
axios.com/2024/04/09/israel-genocide-gaza-us-austin-palestinians
It is no longer in our interest to talk to Russian officials – French foreign minister
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450322/
Ministry of Defense: Pistorius replaces head of personnel department: The declining number of applicants is one of the biggest problems facing the Bundeswehr and ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/verteidigungsministerium-boris-pistorius-loest-abteilungsleiter-fuer-personal-ab-a-12c9bddc-dbda-4d52-87cc-2757ef415c0f
DOJ blasts GOP effort to hold Garland in contempt over Biden special counsel audio
pbs.org/newshour/politics/doj-blasts-gop-effort-to-hold-garland-in-contempt-over-biden-special-counsel-audio
David Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Russia : UK foreign secretary steps up efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but is snubbed by senior ...
ft.com/content/178dc1ac-caa2-4518-9206-cb310398e168
Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
Justice Dept. declines to give Biden-Hur audio recordings to House committee: Officials said GOP lawmakers already have transcripts of special counsel Robert Hur ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/08/biden-hur-audio-justice-house-subpoena/
Quick Glance: Justice Dept. refuses to provide Biden-Hur audio recordings to House committee
- Justice Department officials informed House Republicans that they do not plan to give audio recordings of President Biden's interviews with the special counsel investigating his handling of classified documents.
- The decision was made as lawmakers already possess transcripts of the interviews, indicating that the request may be more about politics than seeking genuine information.
- Special counsel Hur found evidence that Biden retained classified government materials after leaving the vice presidency, but concluded that there was insufficient proof to pursue criminal charges.
- Republican lawmakers have threatened to hold the Attorney General in contempt if the recordings are not handed over, raising concerns about potential implications on future investigations.
‘Burning subjects’ for Russa’s Lavrov on China visit: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Moscow’s key diplomatic and economic partner China on ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/07/-burning-subjects-for-russa-s-lavrov-on-china-visit-
Minister 'not convinced' Fire and Emergency needs further levy boost: The Internal Affairs Minister is asking Fire and Emergency to prove it needs a further ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513658/minister-not-convinced-fire-and-emergency-needs-further-levy-boost
Pakistan denounces Indian minister's remarks about pursuing suspects across border
reuters.com/world/india/pakistan-denounces-indian-ministers-remarks-about-pursuing-suspects-across-2024-04-06/
DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war, it's been nearly silent
npr.org/2024/04/04/1242320285/israel-hamas-war-crimes-ukraine
After France and Latvia: Norway does not rule out NATO troops for Ukraine: The discussion about NATO troops for Ukraine continues. Norway's foreign minister is ...
fr.de/politik/norwegen-nato-truppen-ukraine-krieg-verteidigung-russland-putin-zr-92989103.html
Yellen meets with China's central bank chief, presses case on excess capacity: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China on Monday that Washington will ...
reuters.com/world/yellen-meets-with-chinas-central-bank-chief-presses-case-excess-capacity-2024-04-08/
Yellen Warns China on Exports and Russia Support: Beijing’s economic policies threaten American workers, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen told Vice Premier He ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/06/business/economy/us-china-yellen.html
Quick Glance: China and U.S. to Engage in Intensive Talks on Economic Balance
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced intensive talks with China to address America's competitive disadvantages.
- Both sides will engage in intensive discussions on balanced economic growth and initiate exchanges on combating money laundering.
- Yellen emphasized the importance of addressing American concerns regarding overcapacity in Chinese production.
- The meetings will be held under existing economic and financial working group frameworks to address balanced growth and money laundering.
The Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology has announced that the study of the Muscat Metro has been completed and will be presented ... Show more www.omanobserver.om/article/1152041/business/economy/plan-for-muscat-metro-to-be-submitted-to-cabinet-soon
Ministry of Health apologises for confusion over Suicide Prevention Office's future
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513609/ministry-of-health-apologises-for-confusion-over-suicide-prevention-office-s-future
We don't check political and ideological inclinations of those running the new Sainik School, says the Union Defense ministry. Yet ...
reporters-collective.in/blog/dont-check-political-inclinations-of-those-running-new-sainik-school-says-defence-ministry
Blinken: Israeli offers to increase aid to Gaza may not be sufficient: Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that Israel’s efforts to increase aid to ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4576216-blinken-israeli-offers-to-increase-aid-to-gaza-may-not-be-sufficient/
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
US and China agree to start new talks on 'balanced' economic growth: The United States and China have agreed to hold "intensive exchanges on balanced growth" ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240406-us-china-agree-to-hold-talks-on-balanced-economic-growth
Quick Glance: US and China Reach Accord on New Talks for 'Balanced' Economic Growth
- The United States and China have agreed to hold 'intensive exchanges on balanced growth', as stated by the US Treasury Department, following two days of discussions between Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Guangzhou.
- These planned talks signify the latest advancement in joint efforts to stabilize relations between the world's top two economies since a meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping last November.
- Yellen emphasized that these exchanges will facilitate a discussion on macroeconomic imbalances, including the link to overcapacity, and her intention to advocate for a fair playing field for American workers and companies.
- The US Treasury Secretary cautioned against China's overcapacity risks and highlighted the importance of dialogue to avoid potential conflicts, noting progress in the talks and the structured continuation of discussions as crucial.
LISTEN | Malema prepared to offer EFF votes to ANC but with one condition — 'make Floyd finance minister'
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-05-listen-malema-prepared-to-offer-eff-votes-to-anc-but-with-one-condition-make-floyd-finance-minister/
Quick Glance: Malema offers EFF votes to ANC under condition
- EFF leader Julius Malema says he can offer the EFF votes to the ANC if they fall below 50 percent and if his deputy Floyd Shivambu becomes finance minister after the May elections.
- With less than two months to go before the May 29 elections, Malema stated that he is willing to give the EFF vote to the ANC nationally if it does not reach 50%.
- During a conversation with JJ Tabane on his Frank Dialogue podcast on YouTube, Malema emphasized that he will have one condition: the ANC must make EFF deputy leader Floyd Shivambu the finance minister.
Georgia cities to share federal grant for clean energy planning: Atlanta, Decatur, Savannah and Georgia Tech will partner to develop a plan to support green ...
ajc.com/education/georgia-cities-to-share-federal-grant-for-clean-energy-planning/6Q7DHMPOANB63B2MXIRR2CAR3E/
Yellen says concerns are growing over impact of China's excess capacity: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday that concerns are growing over the ...
reuters.com/business/yellen-launches-contentious-meetings-chinese-excess-production-threat-2024-04-05/
Janet Yellen tackles China over flood of cheap goods: Janet Yellen has kicked off her second visit to China as US treasury secretary with a warning of the risk ...
cnn.com/2024/04/04/business/yellen-us-china-economic-relations-hnk-intl/
Quick Glance: Yellen Warns China of Overproduction Risks
- Janet Yellen has warned China during her second visit as US Treasury Secretary about the risks to jobs and businesses posed by the overproduction of certain goods.
- Yellen highlighted the consequences of the overcapacity of Chinese goods in key industries such as electric vehicles and solar panels, stating that this could impact American firms, workers, and companies globally.
- She discussed potential trade barriers that could be considered if China does not respond to warnings about overcapacity, emphasizing that China is flooding the global market with cheap, state-subsidized products.
- Yellen emphasized the importance of a level playing field for companies and workers in both countries and continued her discussions on bilateral cooperation in areas such as climate change and financial stability with Chinese counterparts.
The Baden-Württemberg CDU Agriculture Minister, Peter Hauk, has heavily criticized the Green Ministry of the Environment: Excuses would have prevented a ... Show more
Why Botswana wants to send Germany 20,000 elephants: The "offer" by Botswana's president to send 20,000 elephants to Germany is making headlines ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/botswana-elefanten-afrika-100.html
Quick Glance: Dispute over Hunting Trophies: Botswana Offers Germany 20,000 Elephants
- In reaction to a proposed EU regulation on hunting trophies of protected species, Botswana's President offers Germany 20,000 elephants.
- Botswana, hosting the largest elephant population in Africa, faces concerns of overpopulation. A hunting ban was lifted, and now 20,000 elephants are planned to be sent to Germany.
- The President emphasizes the necessity of regulating the elephant population through hunting and insists they should live in the wild in Germany.
- Botswana, recognized as a model democracy, invites the German minister to assess wildlife conservation firsthand. The logistical challenge of transporting 20,000 elephants over 8,000 kilometers is discussed.
Norway does not rule out deployment of troops to Ukraine, says Foreign Minister: Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has stated that in the long term ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/5/7449854/
Plane carrying Blinken breaks down in Paris: Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his delegation were forced to drive from Paris to Brussels for a NATO meeting ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4571974-plane-carrying-blinken-breaks-down-in-paris/
Robert Habeck: 15 coal-fired power plants to be decommissioned - "Superfluous and can be taken off the grid for good"
welt.de/wirtschaft/article250828088/Robert-Habeck-15-Kohlekraftwerke-werden-stillgelegt-Ueberfluessig-und-koennen-endgueltig-vom-Netz.html
Wissing on speed limit on freeways: "People don't want it": Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing has spoken out against a speed limit on freeways ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/autobahn-tempo-limit-wissing-100.html
Antony Blinken had yet another problem with his Boeing plane. He had to go in a car instead
cnn.com/2024/04/03/business/blinken-grounded-boeing-jet/
S’pore’s cyborg cockroaches show how they help in rescue missions: The insect-hybrid robots are under development for use in search and rescue missions.
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-s-cyborg-cockroaches-on-display-at-homeland-security-event-at-mbs
182 million flow into the green anti-rights program - now an insider comes clean: The "fight against the right" is right at the top of Family Minister Lisa Paus' ...
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Yellen to return to China, press counterparts on excess factory capacity threat: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will return to China this week to continue ...
reuters.com/markets/us-treasurys-yellen-return-china-emphasize-excess-capacity-threat-2024-04-02/
Growth in foreign employment in 2023 mostly in jobs Singaporeans don't want: MOM: There was a net increase of 64,8000 holders of work permits and other work ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/foreign-employment-singapore-resident-labour-manpower-4235991
‘Go find something else’: KINGSTON, Jamaica -A senior member of the clergy has encouraged educators not motivated by the right reasons, to leave the profession ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/01/go-find-something-else/
German Finance Minister: Everyone tired of supporting Ukraine should think about consequences for Europe
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/30/7448907/
Reappraisal of the pandemic measures: Corona - the whole truth: An obscure online portal has forced the publication of pandemic protocols from the Robert Koch ...
taz.de/!5998044/
Now the CDU/CSU is accusing the Federal Ministry of Education of wasting taxpayers' money.
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US to impose new visa curbs on Hong Kong officials over rights crackdown: The United States said on Friday it will impose new visa restrictions on a number of ...
reuters.com/legal/government/us-impose-new-visa-curbs-hong-kong-officials-over-rights-crackdown-2024-03-30/
How Faeser wants to tackle disinformation: Federal Minister of the Interior Faeser has resolved to do more to combat disinformation. An early detection unit is ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/faeser-desinformation-100.html
Chaotic conditions in the ministry: Court of Auditors severely criticizes Jens Spahn's mask procurement
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/corona-maskenaffaere-rechnungshof-kritisiert-jens-spahns-maskenbeschaffung-a-e9b16a1a-69fd-44a5-86e2-05527ea8132c
Blinken and Macron to discuss Ukraine support and Gaza war in Paris talks: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss support for Ukraine during talks in ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240328-blinken-and-macron-to-discuss-ukraine-support-and-gaza-war-in-paris-talks
Lauterbach now has to explain €45 million problem due to vaccination campaign: An expensive vaccination campaign by the Ministry of Health under Karl Lauterbach ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/auch-verwirrung-um-agentur-wegen-impfkampagne-muss-lauterbach-jetzt-45-millionen-euro-problem-erklaeren_id_259801273.html
Pentagon presents alternative to Israel’s plan to assault Rafah: At the Pentagon Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin presented an alternative vision to ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/pentagon-presents-alternative-to-israels-plan-to-assault-rafah
Congestion charges proposed in new transport strategy: Moving Together plan also suggests removing parking spaces at public sector buildings and reducing car ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41362501.html
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