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The Prime Minister received the UK Minister of State
1in.am
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August 26, 2025
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Stephen Doughty, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and Overseas Territories of the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister welcomed his visit to Armenia and expressed satisfaction with the successful...
Inga Ruginienė confirmed as Lithuania’s new Prime Minister amid protests and coalition challenges
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Lithuania’s parliament has approved Inga Ruginienė as the country’s new prime minister, following the resignation of the previous government in July after a corruption scandal. Ruginienė, 44, who...
President Muizzu says he has no intention of controlling the media
Ras Online
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reiterated that he has no intention of controlling the media, stressing that he never has and does not plan to do so. Speaking during a meeting with residents of Nolhivaranfaru as part of his tour of South...
President Paudel urges Jordanian king for Bipin’s release
Khabarhub
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August 26, 2025
President Ram Chandra Paudel/File photo KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has urged King Abdullah II of Jordan to take necessary steps for the release of Bipin Joshi, a resident of Mahendranagar who was taken hostage by Hamas. In a letter...
President Trump Says He's Firing Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
Investor's Business Daily
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August 26, 2025
President Donald Trump said he's firing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook Monday night, as he seems to remake the central bank's policymaking body. Cook said "he has no authority to do so." Futures edged lower and Treasury yields rose on the news,...
Parliament schedules sitting to debate Media Bill
Sun Online International
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An extraordinary parliamentary sitting has been scheduled for Wednesday to deliberate on a contentious Media Bill, proposed by Independent MP Abdul Hannan Abubakr of the Thulhaadhoo constituency. Critics argue the bill grants the government...
Lithuanian Seimas Approves Inga Ruginena As Prime Minister
Charter 97
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Inga Ruginene Photo: D. Umbraso / LRT The government will officially start work after the parliament approves the new program. On Tuesday, August 26, the Lithuanian Seimas approved the candidacy of Social Democrat Inga Ruginenė for the post of...
Legislative committee addresses shoplifting penalties after scanner sting
Buffalo Bulletin - Wyoming
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August 26, 2025
NEWCASTLE — The Joint Judiciary Committee of the Wyoming State Legislature advanced legislation a week ago to address a growing shoplifting problem in the state. The head of the Wyoming Chamber of Commerce’s testimony to the committee that retail...
Constitutional Court Refuses ECL Appeal….”don’t appeal to us directly”
Zambian Observer
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August 26, 2025
Breaking; Constitutional Court Refuses ECL Appeal….”don’t appeal to us directly” The Constitutional Court of South Africa has ruled; “Constitutional Court has considered the application for leave to appeal directly to it and has concluded that no...
Parliamentary Committee urges realism in government tender bids
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations, and Community Development is urging individuals bidding for government tenders to be realistic and only take on projects they can fully deliver on. The committee visited...
Parliamentary Elections Results to Be Certified Thursday
Albanian Daily News
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The Central Elections Commission is expected to officially certify the Parliamentary Elections results on Thursday, August 28. In a press statement CEC called a meeting at 11:30 am, to announce the final results as the new Parliament will...
Congress acted on verified information in Rahul Mamkootathil case: Chennithala
Madhyamam
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August 26, 2025
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday said that the suspension of MLA Rahul Mamkootathil from the party’s primary membership was based on credible information that confirmed allegations of misconduct towards women. Speaking to PTI...
Parliamentary Committee flags dire conditions in community hostels
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development has concluded oversight follow-up visits to community hostels across 14 regions. However, they expressed concern that there had not been much change since they...
Parliamentary Budget Officer says 3.2 million new homes needed to close housing gap (Canada)
Castanet Kamloops
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August 26, 2025
Photo: The Canadian Press A new condo building under construction in Saint John, New Brunswick on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates Canada needs to build 3.2 million new homes in the next decade to close the housing...
Legislature Approves Sales Tax Extension
The Putnam County News and Recorder - New York
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August 26, 2025
By a vote of 5-0-1, the Putnam Legislature has extended until Nov. 30, 2027, a one percent increase in its portion of the sales tax — from three to four percent, sending one-ninth of one percent of sales tax collections to each of Putnam’s six...
Congress leader’s alcohol abuse claim against MP women triggers row
Madhyamam
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August 26, 2025
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari has kicked up a huge political storm by claiming that women and Ladli Behnas in the state consume more alcohol and drugs than anywhere else in the country, triggering demands for his ouster...
Congress’ Jitu Patwari triggers massive row over ‘women of Madhya Pradesh drink maximum alcohol’ remark
Mint
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August 26, 2025
Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitendra (Jitu) Patwari has sparked a major controversy after claiming that women in the state consume more alcohol than anywhere else in the country. His remarks, delivered at a public address and later...
President of National Council arrives in Kampala to take part in NRM congress
Sahara Press Service
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Kampala (Uganda), August 26, 2025 (SPS) - The President of the National Council, member of the National Secretariat of the Polisario Front, Mr. Hamma Salama, arrived today, Tuesday, in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, representing the President of...
Congress hits back at BJP over vote theft, Justice Reddy row
Daijiworld News
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Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Aug 26: Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a scathing attack on the BJP on Tuesday, accusing the ruling party of misleading the public with unsubstantiated claims about electoral malpractice and...
President Muizzu makes significant decisions and pledges, continuing Ha Dhaal Atoll Tour
Miadhu Daily
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- President reiterates he has no intention of controlling the media, but urges responsibility in actions President Dr Mohamed Muizzu is continuing his official tour of the inhabited islands of Haa Dhaal Atoll, having so far visited 8 of the 13...