Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as Asia tour continues

Washington —President Trump is in Tokyo for the second day of his Asia tour, as he looks to cement trade agreements during his nearly week-long trip. Mr. Trump is meeting Tuesday morning local time with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi....

Former Odisha Minister Padmini Dian Hospitalised; Niece Dies During Treatment

Jeypore: Former Minister Padmini Dian was admitted to the hospital in a critical condition on Sunday evening after reportedly falling unconscious at her residence. Three other women family members were also found in an unconscious state, one of...

Budget 2026 | Your next pay rise might be paid for by the government

The government will cover part of your wage increase if you have been working at the same company for more than four years. Announced during Budget 2026, the government will cover 65% of the wage increase given to employees who have been working...

Albanese government coy over push for major Border Force change

The Albanese government is keeping its cards close to its chest over when an "embarrassing" pen-and-paper form for incoming arrivals will undergo a digital transition. People arriving Down Under from international flights and cruises are still...

New government of Moldova might be sworn in on October 31, parliament speaker says

The new government might be heard and voted on October 31, if political consultations and legislative procedures go according to plan. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu has made statements to this effect, after a meeting with the leaders of the...

Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister briefed on Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process

Baku, October 27, AZERTAC On October 27, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye Ayşe Berris Ekinci. During the meeting, the sides discussed issues arising from the...

EU Commissioner and NZ Trade Minister agree to boost cooperation

European Union Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay following the inaugural NZ-EU Trade Committee meeting. European Union Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay...

Senate body concerned over continued absence of Railways minister

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Railways, chaired by Senator Jam Saifullah Khan, expressed serious concern over the continued absence of the Railways minister and the ministry’s failure to furnish accurate and complete information...

Tensions Mount in Black Queens Camp as Sports Minister Reportedly Tells Players to Leave camp Over Unpaid Bonuses

Tensions have deepened in the Black Queens camp following reports that Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams, told players they could leave the team’s hotel if they were unwilling to play in their upcoming WAFCON qualifier due to unpaid...

Agric Minister Assures Farmers Of Access To Credit Facilities

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on Monday, assured Nigerian farmers of credit facilities to boost agricultural production in the country. Kyari gave the assurance at a one-day Public Hearing organised by the...

Putin meets North Korean foreign minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said in a meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui that Russia-North Korea relations are developing. Russia's presidential office said Putin told Choe during their talks at the Kremlin on Monday...

Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister meets Commerce Adviser

Visiting Pakistan’s Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met Adviser to the Ministries of Commerce, Textiles and Jute, and Civil Aviation and Tourism Sk. Bashir Uddin on Monday at the Adviser’s office in Bangladesh Secretariat. During the...

Acting Moldovan foreign affairs minister explains status of Russia's representative in Chisinau

Deputy Prime Premier, acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi, at a programme titled, In Context, aired on the national TV channel, has said that there was "an uncertainty" regarding the diplomatic status of Oleg Ozerov, the designated...

Deputy Interior Minister inspects traffic police performance

Sana'a (Saba) – Deputy Interior Minister Major General Abdul Majeed Al-Murtada inspected the workflow and level of discipline at the General Directorate of Traffic Police. Major General Al-Murtada reviewed the performance of various departments...

Albanian ex-minister says prosecutors acting politically

TIRANA, Oct. 27 (AP) — Former Defence Minister Fatmir Mediu, now a Republican MP, accused Albania’s judiciary Monday of acting under political influence, saying prosecutors and judges have turned the justice system into a “republic of...

Albania off global blacklists for corruption and crime, says minister

TIRANA, Oct. 27 — Albania is no longer listed on any international watchlist for corruption, trafficking or organised crime, Interior Minister Albana Koçiu told parliament Monday. She said the change shows “clear progress” in law enforcement over...

German Minister opposes EU ban on plant-based meat labels

German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer opposes a potential EU ban on the labelling of plant-based food with terms for meat-based products such as "veggie schnitzel" or "tofu sausage," reported dpa. A ban would cause "incredibly high costs for...

Turkish Deputy Minister visits “ASAN Khidmet” center

Baku, October 27, AZERTAC A Turkish delegation led by Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Security Ahmet Aydın has visited the “ASAN Service” center in Baku. During the meeting, Jeyhun Salmanov, Deputy Chairman of the State Agency for Public...

Kentucky families fear losing SNAP benefits in November as government shutdown drags on

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- As the government shutdown stretches into its 27th day, families across Kentucky who depend on federal food benefits are growing more anxious about what could come next. At New Directions Housing Corporation in...

Lower sales and frozen loans: How the government shutdown is hurting small businesses

Lower sales and frozen loans: How the government shutdown is hurting small businesses Small businesses in the nation's capital and beyond say the government shutdown is taking a toll, but Congress seems no closer to a compromise. Updated: 4:54 PM...