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Moldovan practitioners strengthen capacity on regulating and supervising virtual assets during OSCE study visit to Finland
On 30 and 31 October, the OSCE facilitated a study visit to Finland on virtual assets for representatives from Moldova’s Financial Intelligence Unit, National Bank, National Commission for Financial Market, Criminal Assets Recovery Agency,...
Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Plenary Meeting at the Ninth Ministerial on Climate Action
Session 1: Mobilizing finance, technology and capacity building to accelerate the transition to low-carbon, resilient economies South Africa welcomes the focus of this session, as the means of implementation, finance, technology, and capacity...
Minister John Steenhuisen: Grain SA Award Ceremony
Dr Tobias Doyer, CEO of Grain SA Farmers Our friends in agriculture Ladies and gentlemen What an incredible harvest we had this season! Our total grain and oilseed harvest, that is still being harvested, amounted to just over 23 million tons,...
Gauteng Education on school funding and support plans for 2026 academic year
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) wishes to update on school funding, budget allocations, and Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM) ahead of the 2026 academic year. These updates reaffirm the department’s commitment to...
Transport on comments for gazetted Airfreight Strategy of South Africa
The National Department of Transport (DOT) has issued a reminder to all stakeholders regarding the fast-approaching closing date for comments on the gazetted Airfreight Strategy of South Africa. In recent weeks, Cabinet granted the DOT approval to...
Tourism on welcoming international tourists from January to September 2025
From January to September 2025, South Africa welcomed 7 634 261 international tourists, an impressive increase of 1 108 222 visitors compared to the same period last year. Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille says these figures confirm that...
International Relations and Cooperation hosts a G20 Townhall Outreach Programme in Rustenburg, 30 Oct
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA) and the Rustenburg Municipality, will host a G20 Townhall Outreach Programme on Thursday, 30 October 2025, at the Civic...
SEOPS Demonstrates Custom Payload Integration Expertise on Transporter-15 Mission
Variety of research payloads span commercial, university, and government organizations worldwide GIDDINGS, TX, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SEOPS, a leading provider of responsive launch and space mission services, has...
Moldovan lawmakers give approval to new government lineup
(MENAFN) Moldovan lawmakers on Friday gave their approval to a new government lineup, granting a vote of confidence to the Cabinet led by Alexandru Munteanu. The approval came with the backing of 55 deputies from the Action and Solidarity Party...
Water and Sanitation on water conservation outreach programme at Orlando West in Soweto
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) teamed up with Rand Water, and Brandscapers Africa to promote water conservation for the community of Orlando West, Soweto. This was part of the Drop-by-Drop Outreach Programme held at Uncle Tom’s...
US court blocks Trump's government of halting food assistance
(MENAFN) Two federal judges in the United States on Friday blocked the Trump administration from halting food aid for millions of Americans during the ongoing government shutdown, instructing the use of contingency funds to maintain Supplemental...
Moldovan parliament agrees on new government lineup
(MENAFN) Moldova’s parliament on Friday gave its approval to the new government, granting a majority vote of confidence, according to reports. The Cabinet, headed by Alexandru Munteanu, secured backing from 55 deputies representing the Action and...
US federal judge rules Trump government must continue funding SNAP
(MENAFN) A federal judge in the United States has ordered the Trump administration to continue financing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) despite the ongoing government shutdown, according to reports. Judge Indira Talwani of...
Zelensky government gets accused of using lawfare against opposition
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has faced accusations of using lawfare to sideline political opponents, according to reports on Friday. Lawmakers and anti-corruption activists cite a pattern of politically motivated prosecutions,...
Johnson cautioned against using ‘nuclear option’ to reopen government
(MENAFN) U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson cautioned against employing the “nuclear option” to end the ongoing government shutdown, even as President Donald Trump urged Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster. “We haven’t spoken with (the...
Trump criticizes Democrats for government shutdown
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump placed responsibility for the ongoing government shutdown on Senate Democrats, as the closure reached its 31st day. “The shutdown proceeds because the Democrats just don't know what they're doing. I don't know...
Attorney General James Wins Court Ruling Requiring Federal Government to Use SNAP Contingency Funds
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured a major win in her fight to protect lifesaving food assistance for millions of Americans after a federal judge ruled that the federal government must use its contingency funds to...
The Revenge of Ideology Becomes an Amazon #1 Best Seller in International Relations
Dr. Jake Sotiriadis’ groundbreaking work also reached #1 in War & Peace and Macroeconomics, redefining how global leaders understand power WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "The Revenge of Ideology: The Hidden...
Dr. Gregory A. Thomas Launches 'Colorado First' Campaign, Vows to Redefine Politics by Putting People Before Power
DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an era when politics too often feels like theater and compassion takes a backseat to ambition, Dr. Gregory A. Thomas, a man whose story defies convention and whose conviction...
$8M Awarded to Governments to Help Lower Future Costs
Governor Hochul has announced $8 million in grant awards for 21 projects that are designed to create efficiencies and lower costs for local governments across New York State. The funding is administered by NYS Department of State through its...