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Malaysia to table Budget 2027 as opposition and think tanks urge fiscal reforms
2 weeks ago
Malaysia to table Budget 2027 as opposition and think tanks urge fiscal reforms
The timing of the announcement coincides with significant domestic and international pressure for fiscal transparency and reform. The Institute for…
French police clash with protesters demanding school reform
2 weeks ago
French police clash with protesters demanding school reform
The immediate consequence of the confrontation was the physical dispersal of the demonstration through force. Police utilized both physical impact…
20 Nigerian graduates rescued after week-long search; families allege ransom paid
2 weeks ago
20 Nigerian graduates rescued after week-long search; families allege ransom paid
The prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members were seized on October 1 along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State.…
Police forensic report recommends prosecution of former minister Bheki Cele
2 weeks ago
Police forensic report recommends prosecution of former minister Bheki Cele
The forensic investigators examined the bank records of Matlala’s companies, including Medicare24 Tshwane District and his security firm, CAT Protection…
Indonesia caps ride-hailing platform fees at 8% in major labour policy shift
2 weeks ago
Indonesia caps ride-hailing platform fees at 8% in major labour policy shift
The policy was formalized through Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2026, which expands legal protections to include not only passenger…
Hungary’s ‘Gold Convoy’ Investigation Targets Former Counter-Terrorism Chief, Raising Questions for Ex-PM Orbán
2 weeks ago
Hungary’s ‘Gold Convoy’ Investigation Targets Former Counter-Terrorism Chief, Raising Questions for Ex-PM Orbán
Prosecution Charges and Alleged Detention The Budapest Investigative Prosecutor’s Office has charged Hajdu with seven counts of unlawful detention involving…
Holborn and St Pancras by-election opens as Greens test Labour’s new direction
2 weeks ago
Holborn and St Pancras by-election opens as Greens test Labour’s new direction
The constituency became vacant following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer, who announced he was standing down to focus on…
Pakistan weighs governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as PTI begins march to Islamabad
2 weeks ago
Pakistan weighs governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as PTI begins march to Islamabad
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi stated on Wednesday that if the Prime Minister and President deemed it necessary to…
Vance to Face Voter Questions on Tariffs, Iran War at Michigan Town Hall Ahead of Midterms
2 weeks ago
Vance to Face Voter Questions on Tariffs, Iran War at Michigan Town Hall Ahead of Midterms
The selection of Michigan is strategically significant for the administration. The state is home to key seats in both the…
Alberta Premier dismisses NDP court challenge over voter data, confirms new privacy rules in effect
2 weeks ago
Alberta Premier dismisses NDP court challenge over voter data, confirms new privacy rules in effect
The core of the disagreement involves the specific types of personal information currently shared with political organizations. Under the regulations…