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• ‘Wildlife protection bill scheduled for public hearing’ October 15, 2024 4:16 pm Blueprint Newspapers Limited The public hearing for the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill for 2024 has been scheduled to be held at the House of Representatives on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, Terseer Ugbor, …
• Public paychecks: See Valencia College's highest-paid employees October 15, 2024 4:12 pm The Business Journals Valencia College's highest-paid employees include several of the top leaders at the local college. Of the 1,896 employees at the Orlando-based state college with an annual pay rate available, the average pay is $63,410.95. The available data includes a …
• Health agencies ignored public’s concerns on incinerator October 15, 2024 4:09 pm Inside Croydon As BBC television news finally catches up with the notion that what’s coming out of the chimneys of incinerators like the one at Beddington Lane might not be entirely wholesome or healthy, we take another look at the infant death rates in areas downwind of …
• A briefing was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs October 15, 2024 3:39 pm Turkmenistan Golden Age Today, a briefing dedicated to the International Forum "Interconnection of Times and Civilizations – the Basis of Peace and Development" was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by leaders of the country …
• New Jersey’s First Hispanic Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs Is a Rutgers Alumna October 15, 2024 3:38 pm Rutgers University - New Jersey Jacquelyn A. Suárez RLAW’15, Commissioner of the Department of Community AffairsThe New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), according to Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, touches upon every aspect of a New Jerseyan's life on a daily basis. …
• Hungarian Chief-Diplomat: Training for 50 Members of Albanian Public Administration October 15, 2024 3:32 pm Radio Tirana Internacional Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Peter Szijjarto, said today that the Diplomatic Academy of Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide training for 50 members of the Albanian public administration. Speaking at a press conference …
• Delegation of Romanian Senate’s committee on foreign affairs visits Moldova October 15, 2024 3:32 pm MoldovaLive The Moldovan Parliament is hosting a visit from Romania’s Senate Committee on Foreign Policy delegation, led by its president, Senator Titus Corlatean. The Romanian officials meet with Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu and the Foreign Policy and European …
• Haredi party threatens to bolt government if conscription law not passed before budget October 15, 2024 3:24 pm The Times of Israel United Torah Judaism party chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf threatened to bolt the coalition on Tuesday, stating that his ultra-Orthodox party would not be able to remain part of the government if a bill exempting Haredi yeshiva students from military service …
• 'India symbolizes pluralism, democracy while Pakistan reminds world of terrorism' October 15, 2024 2:55 pm The Economic Times India symbolises pluralism, diversity and democracy while Pakistan reminds the world of terrorism, parochialism and persecution, New Delhi said in a strong response to Islamabad in the UN. Counsellor in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN Eldos Mathew …
• Man Arrested for Public Intoxication with Active Warrant October 15, 2024 2:52 pm Shore News Network 13 Wilkes-Barre, PA – A warrant arrest occurred on Saturday morning for public intoxication involving a local resident. Police were called to 815 Kidder Street at 1:51 AM for reports of disorderly conduct. Upon arrival, officers found 36-year-old Joshua …
• Former minister says government should ‘stop wringing its hands’ over Gaza October 15, 2024 2:50 pm The Jewish News A former Conservative minister has said the government should “stop wringing its hands” about the conflict in Gaza and take “positive, active steps” to enforce international law. Kit Malthouse told MPs: “Even if you care little for the tens of thousands of …
• Rockville Police Seek Public Help in Stabbing Investigation October 15, 2024 2:50 pm Shore News Network 8 Rockville, MD– The Rockville City Police Department has obtained a still image of a suspect linked to two stabbings that occurred on Sunday shortly after 5:30 p.m. Authorities are working to gather more surveillance footage from local businesses. The …
• Orbán’s ‘Sovereignty Protectors’ Hammer Government Critics October 15, 2024 2:49 pm CEPA Vaguely worded investigations, without any procedural rules, are being used by Hungary’s new Sovereignty Protection Office (SPO) against journalists and civil society. And it is already clear that probes by the organization, created by controversial …
• ATM calls on Home Affairs to revoke CapeXit leader’s SA citizenship October 15, 2024 2:47 pm The Citizen (South Africa) Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has warned against using executive office to settle political scores. The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has criticised Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber for failing to act against Phil Craig, leader of the …
• Why State Ownership Matters for Resource Governance October 15, 2024 2:39 pm Wilson Center As the world moves towards decarbonization, the push for clean energy technologies has quickly brought attention to a key set of players: states in the global south that are rich in the transition minerals, like cobalt, lithium, and copper, that are …
• Israel: Class actions – litigation, policy and latest developments October 15, 2024 2:35 pm Global Competition Review The applicable legal and regulatory regime The Israeli Class Action Law 5766–2006 (the Class Actions Law) was enacted in 2006. It sets out the matters for which motions may be filed to certify class actions and establishes the principles and requirements …
• Switzerland: Class actions – litigation, policy and latest developments October 15, 2024 2:35 pm Global Competition Review Introduction The global trend of strengthening collective redress mechanisms has reached Switzerland as well. Recently, the debate intensified considerably after the European Court of Human rights ruled in a landmark judgment that Switzerland's …
• Fragrance Creators Names Sarah Erickson Andre as Vice President, Government Affairs & General Counsel October 15, 2024 2:33 pm Big News Network André to Lead the Association's Government Affairs and Industry Risk Management Strategy WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / October 15, 2024 / Fragrance Creators Association (FCA) announces the appointment of Sarah Erickson André as its new Vice …
• Social Affairs Minister launches 10th blind week October 15, 2024 2:30 pm Yemen News Agency SABA [Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:57:01 +0300] Sana'a - Saba: Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Samir Baja'alah officially inaugurated the 10th Blind Week on Tuesday, an event organized by the association with support from the Disabled Care Fund. During the …
• Zelenskyy convenes meeting of Supreme Commander-in-Chief Headquarters on Ukraine's power grid October 15, 2024 2:28 pm Ukrainska Pravda Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine On 15 October, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Headquarters dedicated to the comprehensive preparation for the heating season. Source: …
• Are Justin Trudeau's political troubles driving India and Canada apart? October 15, 2024 2:10 pm Business Standard When Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently reached out to a local steel worker in northern Ontario for a handshake, he was snubbed, with the worker instead confronting him about his struggle to make ends meet despite having a steady job. Trudeau…
• Group criticized for effort to sway judicial elections, but that’s how the democratic process works October 15, 2024 2:09 pm Oklahoma Voice During the 2024 legislative session, the Oklahoma Council for Public Affairs lobbied the state Legislature to change our system of selecting judges to one that mirrors the national government model.  A piece I co-wrote explained why. Although OCPA had some …
• Steve Flowers: That time parties really mattered in Alabama politics October 15, 2024 2:09 pm Alabama Daily News By Steve Flowers All politics is now nationally partisan driven in most of the country and definitely in Alabama.  Alabama is a one-party state when it comes to national and state general elections. For about 80 years, we were a one-party Democratic state. …
• Public hearing set for proposed CHOOSE Act rules October 15, 2024 2:08 pm Alabama Daily News The Alabama Department of Revenue recently released a set of rules it has proposed to govern the CHOOSE Act, which allows families to use proceeds from tax-credit-funded education savings accounts to pay for their child’s K-12 education, including private …
• India accuses Canada of ‘vote bank politics’: How political significance of Sikhs grew there October 15, 2024 1:16 pm The Indian Express The Government of India expelled six Canadian diplomats on Monday (October 14) after rejecting Canada’s allegations that top Indian diplomats posted in Canada were involved in the murder of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. India also …
• MPs hear pleas for Afghan guards as coalition parties stay away October 15, 2024 12:43 pm DutchNews Afghan guards who worked for the Dutch government face being tortured and killed by the Taliban if they are left behind in the country, former members of the military mission have told MPs. “Many of these people live in fear, in hiding and change their …
• 2 Dutch Political Parties Call to Suspend Hungary From Schengen Zone October 15, 2024 12:38 pm Schengen Visa Info The Netherlands’ social liberal political party, Democrats 66 (D66) and the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) have called on the Prime Minister, Dick Schoof, to advocate for the temporary suspension of Hungary from the Schengen Zone. Two political group …
• Trump fear grips officials ahead of US elections. US to witness another January 6 Capitol violence? October 15, 2024 12:34 pm The Economic Times What happens if Donald Trump loses the US Presidential elections again? Will US witness another January 6 Capitol violence? These are the questions that have left US election officials worried. Election officials and experts have apprehensions that Trump …
• 'Must be disappointed to see real democracy at work': India slams Pakistan's 'unsubstantiated allegations' on J&K at UN October 15, 2024 12:21 pm Firstpost Condemning Pakistan’s “unsubstantiated allegations” on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, India on Monday reminded the neighbour to focus on its own internal issues instead of interfering in India’s domestic affairs and said Pakistan must be “disappointed” to …
• U.S. Elections: While uncertainty reigns October 15, 2024 12:19 pm Diario Granma The first Tuesday of November, the day on which the United States will hold its presidential elections, as is the tradition in that country, is one month away. The Vice President and Democratic candidate, Kamala Harris, and the former Republican president, …
• Revealed: The 125 leaders in the running for CST policy group October 15, 2024 11:59 am Schools Week More from this theme Recent articles The 125 leaders in the running for a place on the Confederation of School Trusts’ new policy advisory council have been revealed. Drawing on CEOs, executives and trustees from each region, the group will be launched to …
• Experts interrogate the need for flexible harm reduction regulatory frameworks to support public health globally October 15, 2024 11:38 am Nyasa Times Industry players and harm reduction experts have emphasised the need for a regulatory framework that encourages more innovative smokeless tobacco products, ensuring consumers’ safety and promoting public health. This was during the just-ended Global …
• Police seek public’s help to set up security camera database October 15, 2024 11:29 am Sudbury.com Residents are asked to sign up their outdoor security cameras, such as those on doorbells, to camsafe.ca Greater Sudbury Police are looking for the public’s assistance in setting up a citywide network of security cameras. The project is simple: register …
• US Presidential Election 2024: 5 Areas to Watch in Ukraine Policy October 15, 2024 10:56 am Kyiv Post The primary challenges that Ukraine will face with the next US president have been laid out by Ukraine’s former minister of Foreign Affairs – and the path forward will not be easy, no matter who takes the White House next month.  Pavlo Klimkin identified …
• IMF projects that global public debt will reach $100 trillion by year end October 15, 2024 10:26 am Cryptopolitan The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is forecasting that global public debt will hit a jaw-dropping $100 trillion by the end of this year. That’s about 93% of global gross domestic product (GDP). You want to know what’s driving this colossal debt train? …
• Neil Mackay: Starmer lays the ground for SNP domination, Reform in power and indy October 15, 2024 10:05 am The Herald (Scotland) Remember: the Tories are in the middle of an absurd race for the party’s leadership, in which Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch seem to be competing for who’s the weirdest and nastiest. Yet they’ve caught up with Labour. Read more by Neil Mackay Starmer has …
• Humiliated over alleged corruption, Kerala government official dies by suicide October 15, 2024 9:28 am India Times A government official in Kerala has died by suicide, a day after he was humiliated in public during a send-off function organised by his colleagues. Naveen Babu, who was the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Kannur, was found dead inside his quarters …
• Liberia: Sister Aid Liberia Concludes Leadership, Public Speaking, and Management Training for Emerging Women Leaders October 15, 2024 9:22 am Front Page Africa Sister Aid Liberia (SALI)  with support from UN Women and Irish Aid, has concluded a transformative leadership, public speaking, and organizational management training for newly appointed women leaders and other emerging women leaders of Liberia. By …
• Lower House Campaign Starts: Parties Must Debate Policies for Overcoming Difficult Problems / Chance for Voters to Determine Japan’s Future October 15, 2024 9:20 am The Japan News Editorial 15:00 JST, October 15, 2024 The international situation is drastically changing and there are countless domestic issues that need to be addressed. There is no time to waste in dealing with these difficult problems. The upcoming House of …
• US Presidential Elections 2024 Live: Trump questions Harris' fitness October 15, 2024 9:00 am Mint US Presidential Elections 2024 Live Updates: All attention is focused on the high-stakes battle between US Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump on November 5. Meanwhile, Democratic …
• Is Nigeria’s problem squarely a failure of political leadership? October 15, 2024 8:57 am Business Day Every Nigerian agrees on this: the trouble with Nigeria is squarely a failure of leadership. It was Chinua Achebe, the best African novelist and iconic writer, who espoused that thesis in his pocket-sized book, The Trouble With Nigeria. Sadly, over the …
• BRICS: redefining global power in the 21st century October 15, 2024 8:20 am Meer The very acronym BRICS: Brazil, India, China, Russia, and South Africa, a bloc of countries that joined in 2001 and formed a partnership following the creation of the term by Jim O'Neil of Goldman Sachs Economics (first it didn't include South …
• Bela: Mbeki report on GDE’s political interference highlights concerns - AfriForum October 15, 2024 8:14 am Politicsweb Dept likes to incite communities against each other and use schools and children as political pawns AfriForum says Mbeki report on GDE’s political interference at PHSG proves necessity of opposition to Bela Act 14 October 2024  The Thabo Mbeki Foundation’s …
• Cityscape witnesses participation of high-level government delegations October 15, 2024 7:32 am The Peninsula Doha: Cityscape Qatar 2024 is in full swing as it concludes its second day, building on the momentum of a successful opening, with exhibitors and attendees eager to dive deeper into the latest trends, innovations and investment opportunities shaping Qatar’ …
• Mufti Bill went through long, detailed process, says Religious Affairs Minister October 15, 2024 7:25 am The Malaysian Star PETALING JAYA: The Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill 2024 was not rushed through but underwent a thorough process of consultation and checks, says Datuk Dr Mohd Naim Mokhtar. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) also …
• Canada’s leadership says working with Five Eyes partners on Nijjar investigation October 15, 2024 7:10 am Hindustan Times With India-Canada relations at their lowest ebb, the top Canadian leadership has said it will continue working with the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance on the investigation into the killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and other …
• Principles of Democracy: Transparency and Accountability October 15, 2024 6:58 am New Naratif Politicians are hired by the people temporarily to run a country. Politicians are granted the ability to make decisions on behalf of the people and to spend public money. People thus have the right to know how and why politicians made those decisions. This …
• Principles of Democracy: Checks and Balances October 15, 2024 6:58 am New Naratif “Checks and balances” prevent the concentration of power in any one person or group, and protects citizens from being abused, oppressed, or otherwise taken advantage of. In this explainer, we describe what these are, how they are created and fought for, as …
• Global Public Debt Expected To Exceed $100tn This Year, Says IMF October 15, 2024 6:55 am Channels TV   The IMF said Tuesday that global public debt is expected to reach a record $100 trillion this year, warning that the fiscal outlook for many countries may be even “worse than expected.” In its latest report on fiscal policy, the International Monetary …
• Political Rift Brews In Kano As SSG Distances Himself From Anti-Kwankwaso Campaign October 15, 2024 6:52 am Naija News Naija News reports that the campaign, allegedly linked to Bichi, has been calling for the governor’s independence from the influence of Kwankwaso. Following a closed-door meeting with Governor Yusuf and leaders of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Bichi made it …
• Global public debt expected to exceed $100 tln this year: IMF October 15, 2024 6:43 am Hurriyet Daily News WASHINGTON Global public debt is expected to reach a record $100 trillion this year, the IMF has said, warning that the fiscal outlook for many countries may be even "worse than expected." In its latest report on fiscal policy, the International …
• New Government Analyst appointed October 15, 2024 6:29 am Daily News The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Mrs. Pathirage Sandhya Kumuduni Rajapakse as the Government Analyst. Mrs. Deepika Seneviratne who served as a government analyst ,has retired from the service from 11-10-2024. Accordingly, the …
• Religious affairs minister denies claims Mufti Bill 2024 drafted in haste October 15, 2024 6:26 am Malay Mail PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 — Claims that the Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill 2024 was drafted hastily and influenced by certain parties are untrue, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. In a statement today, …
• Sri Lanka’s Political Moment in 2024: Part 3 October 15, 2024 6:26 am Groundviews Photo courtesy of Ceylon Today At the cusp of a significant political transformation, Sri Lanka stands at a crucial juncture in its history with an opportunity to reclaim and redefine its place among the community of nations. In the first part of my …
• Public backs online gambling tax raid as rumours of duty hike swirl October 15, 2024 6:18 am City A.M. Tuesday 15 October 2024 6:00 am  |  Updated:  Monday 14 October 2024 6:46 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The SMF is proposing doubling the duty on online …
• Elections: Amendments to Colorado Constitution October 15, 2024 6:17 am The Rocky Mountain Collegian - Colorado In addition to electing officials and confirming judicial appointments, Colorado voters are given the opportunity to decide the fates of proposed amendments to the Constitution of the State of Colorado. A state constitution outlines a state’s governance. …
• Global Public Debt Set to Surpass $100 Trillion in 2024, IMF Warns October 15, 2024 6:09 am News Central TV The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that global public debt will reach an unprecedented $100 trillion this year, cautioning that the fiscal outlook for many countries may be worse than expected. In its latest fiscal policy report, the IMF …
• IMF says global public debt to top $100 trillion October 15, 2024 5:37 am SABC News The IMF’s latest Fiscal Monitor report showed global public debt will reach 93% of global gross domestic product by the end of 2024 and approach 100% by 2030. That would exceed its 99% peak during COVID-19. It would also be up 10 percentage points from …
• Policy innovations that strengthen rural capacity to access investment October 15, 2024 5:31 am The Brookings Institution Print The importance of public investment, and the difficulty rural places have in accessing it, are recurring themes in the stories we gather for the podcast. Communities often lack the time and staff to navigate the maze of available resources and match …
• EDITORIAL | Voters Deserve Debate That Tackles a Range of Policy Issues October 15, 2024 5:26 am JAPAN Forward The Japan National Press Club hosted a debate among leaders of Japan's political parties on Saturday, October 12. This came days ahead of the October 15 start of the election campaign for Lower House members of the Diet. In the recently concluded …
• Burning rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power October 15, 2024 5:06 am BBC Burning household rubbish in giant incinerators to make electricity is now the dirtiest way the UK generates power, BBC analysis has found. Nearly half of the rubbish produced in UK homes, including increasing amounts of plastic, is now being incinerated. …
• Queensland Premier Steven Miles is promising to hold a vote on nuclear power. Here’s why October 15, 2024 4:58 am The National Tribune Queensland Premier Steven Miles this week declared his party would hold a plebiscite on nuclear power if it returns to office at the forthcoming state election. The move is in response to plans by the federal Coalition to build and operate seven nuclear …
• Ministry of Religious Affairs Changes Status of 10 Private Christian Schools to Become Public October 15, 2024 4:38 am Tempo.co TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs changes the status of ten Private Christian Religious Education Units (SPKK) to become public schools. These ten SPKK are spread across four provinces, namely Papua, West Papua, Southwest Papua, …
• Abure dissolves Obi, Otti-backed Abia LP leadership October 15, 2024 4:18 am The Guardian (Nigeria) The Julius Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC) faction of the Labour Party (LP) has announced the dissolution of the Abia State Interim Working Committee (SWC). The announcement was contained in a letter addressed to the Independent National  …
• IMF says global public debt to top $100 trillion, growth may accelerate October 15, 2024 4:18 am Yahoo Finance By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The world's total public debt is set to exceed $100 trillion this year for the first time, and may grow more quickly than forecast as political sentiment favors higher spending and slow growth amplifies borrowing …
• Public Safety Minister says government takes issue of foreign interference extremely seriously October 15, 2024 4:08 am Indo Canadian Voice PUBLIC Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc on Monday said the Government of Canada takes the issue of foreign interference extremely seriously. He added: “We will continue to take all necessary actions to keep Canadians and those on Canadian soil safe.” …
• Political Parties Regulation Order to be signed soon: PEO October 15, 2024 3:47 am Papua New Guinea Post Courier Principal Electoral Officer (PEO) Guilain Malessas has announced that the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MOIA) will soon sign a regulation order for the second phase of implementing the Political Parties Registration Act. He said that once this regulation …
• Speakers, vacuums, doorbells and fridges – the government plans to make your ‘smart things’ more secure October 15, 2024 3:01 am The Conversation The Australian government has introduced its first-ever standalone cyber security act. Along with two other cyber security bills, it’s currently being reviewed by a parliamentary committee. Among the act’s many provisions are mandatory “minimum cyber …
• Statement by the Prime Minister on the ongoing investigation on violent criminal activity linked to the Government of India October 15, 2024 2:29 am Prime Minister of Canada CANADA, October 14 - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the ongoing investigation on violent criminal activity linked to the Government of India: “Canada is a country rooted in the rule of law, and the protection of …
• India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Justin Trudeau Led-Government Expels 6 Indian Diplomats After Delhi Announces Expulsion of 6 Members of Canadian High Commission October 15, 2024 2:05 am Latestly Ottawa, October 15: Canada on Monday said it has expelled six Indian diplomats "in relation to a targeted campaign against Canadian citizens by agents linked to the Government of India". The development came around the same time when India …
• European leaders to discuss asylum hubs outside EU as support for right-wing parties grows October 15, 2024 12:56 am Sky News European leaders will discuss new approaches to migration when they meet later this week, including the controversial prospect of setting up hubs outside the EU to process asylum claims. The idea has been talked about in a growing number of European …
• Sports bill will boost governance: sports minister Mandaviya October 15, 2024 12:55 am Hindustan Times New Delhi: The National Sports Governance Bill put out by the government for public consultation has several measures to promote good governance and transparency in the Indian Olympic Association and National Sports Federations (NSFs), Union Sports …
• RCMP: ‘Violent criminal activity in Canada with connections to Indian Government agents’ October 14, 2024 11:02 pm Indo Canadian Voice RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme on Monday announced that violent criminal activity was occurring in Canada with connections to agents of the Government of India. He said that their investigations have revealed that Indian diplomats and consular officials in …
• WSO welcomes Canada’s declaration of India as a “significant public safety risk” October 14, 2024 11:02 pm Indo Canadian Voice THE World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) on Monday welcomed Canada’s declaration of India’s foreign interference activities as a “significant threat to public safety” in Canada.   It noted that RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme in a press conference …
• Investing in GenAI positions Zain as key government partner October 14, 2024 11:00 pm Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Hamad Al-Marzouq, participated in a panel discussion at the recent Cloud Day 2024 conference, organized by Google Cloud in Kuwait. The event came under the patronage and attendance of Minister of …
• Survey Shows Americans Have “Serious Doubts” for Open, Honest Elections October 14, 2024 10:50 pm Guam News Now WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly a third of Americans believe our upcoming November elections will be honest and open. That polling is from the Public Affairs Council, a nonpartisan, nonpolitical association.   The PAC said the survey gives an in-depth look at …
• Letter: Burnaby residents deserve 'honest communication' on Trans Mountain affairs October 14, 2024 10:18 pm Burnaby Now This letter writer asks how Burnaby city council decided that $20 million over 21 years was enough for its "community contribution agreement." The Editor: Re: Federal Greens condemn Trans Mountain deal, say it 'silences' City of Burnaby ( …
• Sri Lanka’s diplomatic agenda shifts into high gear amidst political transition October 14, 2024 10:11 pm Daily FT Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath  Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath outlines Govt.’s policy direction, economic revival strategies Highlights prioritising ethical governance and corruption elimination Details international engagement and bid for BRICS …
• Cairo talks end with initial understanding among Palestinian factions on post-war governance of Gaza, sources say October 14, 2024 9:47 pm Mada Masr This image is from a previous round of talks held in Beijing.   Cairo, in its role as mediator between the Palestinian factions, has worked on an initial understanding between Hamas and Fatah about the principles of three key questions in the post-war …
• Probe finds 'inappropriate transfers' of funds and governance failures at Peter McVerry Trust October 14, 2024 9:14 pm The Journal AN INVESTIGATION INTO the Peter McVerry Trust (PMVT) has identified “inappropriate transfers” of funds and failures in board oversight in the management and administration of the charity and its assets. The Charities Regulator today published an inspectors …
• Canada alleges much wider campaign by Modi government against Sikhs October 14, 2024 9:13 pm The New Zealand Herald “We know they are involved in the Nijjar killing, in other murders and in ongoing violence – actual violence – in Canada,” said a senior Canadian official. The official said that since Nijjar’s death, the pace of threats has escalated to such an extent …
• Public servants’ union wants Parliament to investigate return-to-office mandate October 14, 2024 9:06 pm Global News One of the unions representing Canada’s public servants is calling on Parliament to investigate the decision behind the three-day return-to-office mandate which took effect last month. The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE), which …
• ILO Moderation of the Panel on Equal Pay and Care Policy October 14, 2024 9:05 pm International Labour Organization The XI Annual South-South ILO/Brazil Meeting, held in the capital Brasília, brought together leaders and experts to discuss the current challenges of decent work and social justice within the framework of South-South dialogues. One of the first …
• Cabinet to reconsider Adani-Mannar wind power project October 14, 2024 8:13 pm The Morning The Attorney General (AG) has informed the Supreme Court (SC) that the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to reconsider the matters related to the wind power project in Wedithalathivu, Mannar, by India’s Adani Green Energy. The AG communicated this when the …
• Canada expels Indian diplomats after tying government agents to ‘serious criminal activity’ October 14, 2024 7:44 pm KEYT - California By Hanna Ziady and Paula Hancocks, CNN (CNN) — Canada announced the expulsion of six Indian diplomats Monday, including the high commissioner, after police investigations linked agents of the Indian government to homicides, harassment and other “acts of …
• SOU class to host candidate forum for local political races October 14, 2024 7:44 pm Southern Oregon University (Ashland, Ore.) — Political Science students in Southern Oregon University’s upper division course on political campaigns will partner with SOU’s Office of Government Affairs to host a forum for candidates in all contested races for the Ashland City …
• Nigeria’s wildlife protection bill scheduled for public hearing October 14, 2024 7:40 pm The Guardian (Nigeria) The public hearing for the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, has been scheduled to be held in Nigeria’s House of Representatives on October 24, 2024. The bill, spearheaded by Hon. Terseer Ugbor, Deputy Chairman of the House …
• Jammu and Kashmir’s New Government Faces Formidable Challenges October 14, 2024 6:43 pm The Diplomat On October 13, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification revoking president’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). With this, the decks have been cleared for the formation of a new government in the union territory (UT). A National Conference …
• Tester crisscrossing the state talking about reproductive rights, military support and public lands October 14, 2024 6:18 pm Daily Montanan U.S. Sen. Jon Tester is heading back to the future, so to speak. The three-term incumbent senator from Montana isn’t running like a veteran politician, and that’s because he can’t. It’s been months since a poll has shown him leading or even tied up with …
• Sri Lanka’s new Government briefs diplomats on its foreign policy October 14, 2024 6:16 pm Colombo Gazette Sri Lanka’s new Government briefed Colombo based diplomats on its foreign policy and also announced the postponement of the IORA Council of Ministers meeting till next year. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath briefed High Commissioners, Ambassadors, members …
• ATA Celebrates Leadership Graduates October 14, 2024 5:46 pm Transport Topics [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations introduced the newest graduates of its professional leadership program Oct. 13 during the 2024 Management Conference & Exhibition. LEAD …
• Opposition parties demand accountability from Cyril Ramaphosa for the Phala Phala saga October 14, 2024 5:46 pm Briefly The MK Party, the country's official opposition, announced that it plans on privately prosecuting President Cyril Ramaphosa This was after the National Prosecuting Authority announced that all investigations into the Phala Phala saga had been dropped …
• ‘The View’: Sunny Hostin & Alyssa Farah Griffin Get Snippy With Each Other During Tense Political Debate October 14, 2024 5:31 pm TV Insider Tensions between the cohosts of The View have been flaring a bit more than usual lately. On Monday’s (October 14) episode of the live talk show, the first “Hot Topic” of the day was, as is typical, the current state of affairs leading up to the 2024 …
• Some local Comcast customers without power may still lack WiFi service October 14, 2024 5:27 pm Treasure Coast Business News - Florida As Comcast reports restoring service to 86% of its Florida customers impacted by Hurricane Milton, it was unclear Monday how many Treasure Coast homes and businesses were still without Internet and WiFi services.   Some Comcast customers in Indian River, …
• Bangladesh's interim government: More challenges than reforms? October 14, 2024 5:25 pm Daijiworld News New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS): Two months have passed since Bangladesh experienced its most significant mass movement, which resulted in the end of Sheikh Hasina's 15-year tenure. During this period, an interim government has been formed, led by Nobel …
• J&K Lt Governor’s advisor to exit after elected government takes office October 14, 2024 5:21 pm Mangalorean J&K Lt Governor’s advisor to exit after elected government takes office Srinagar:  J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha’s advisor Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar is likely to demit office within a day or two as the elected government headed by National Conference …
• Georgia. “Personal data of public sector employees’ families is being requested” – a coalition of observers demands an investigation October 14, 2024 5:09 pm JAMnews Elections in Georgia Ahead of the elections in Georgia, the coalition of observer organizations “My Voice” stated that the reported use of administrative resources by the “Georgian Dream” party constitutes a criminal offense. This was announced during a …
• OPINION: Abuse of Power: Lesson From History And Need For Lasting Legacies October 14, 2024 5:02 pm The Will October 14, (THEWILL) – Throughout history, the abuse of power has led to devastating consequences, tarnishing the legacies of leaders and causing irreparable harm to individuals and societies. Leaders who abuse their power often forget that their position …
• Latest civil service & public affairs moves – October 14 October 14, 2024 3:57 pm Civil Service World New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People UK government Prime Minister's Office – Marsha de Cordova MP appointed as second church estates commissioner.  The Reverend Mark Birch appointed as canon rector of …
• How Meta Brings in Millions Off of Political Violence October 14, 2024 3:48 pm Gizmodo After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July, the merchandise started showing up on Facebook. Trump, fist in the air, face bloodied from a bullet, appeared on everything. Coffee mugs. Hawaiian shirts. Trading cards. Commemorative coins. Heart …