Trump heads back to Washington as government shutdown stretches on

For the first time in weeks, senators expressed cautious optimism on Wednesday about talks aimed at ending the shutdown. After Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Wednesday morning that talks among rank-and-file senators have "ticked...

India Fintech Foundation seeks RBI, government action to curb UPI concentration risk

Cobrapost has alleged that Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group diverted over Rs 41,900 crore through shell entities and offshore firms. The conglomerate dismissed the charges as an agenda-driven campaign aimed at manipulating stock prices and acquiring...

Detention Center costs rising for Parish Government

The Parish Council continues to grapple with escalating fees from LaSalle Corrections that operates the detention center.At the Parish Council Oct. 20, Monday, Parish Treasurer Julie Lockhart said the detention center has 120 beds at a cost of...

Mumbai hostage episode disturbing, government to blame for it: Congress MP

The suspect who was identified as 50-year-old Rohit Arya, had taken 19 people including 17 children as hostage in Powai area of Mumbai, was fatally shot by police during the operation Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad on Thursday described the hostage...

FORMER MINISTER QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT'S SIN TAX

A former Finance Minister is raising red flags over Government's plan to hike taxes on tobacco and alcohol, warning that history shows such measures could backfire — reducing revenue, fueling black market trade, and hitting low-income earners...

Bulgarian Government Backtracks After Union Pressure, Confirms 620-Euro Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Bulgaria will rise to 620 euros, equivalent to 1,213 leva, starting January 1, 2026. GERB MP Denitsa Sacheva announced the figure following an extraordinary meeting of the Joint Management Council (JMC), which reviewed the key...

Delaware governor declares State of Emergency so SNAP benefits can continue amid government shutdown

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has declared a state of emergency so SNAP recipients can still receive their benefits. Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has declared a state of emergency so SNAP recipients can still receive their benefits. This comes as...

Western Cape government gives Cape Winelands Airport project environmental green light

The R8-billion Cape Winelands Airport project in Cape Town has received environmental authorisation from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEADP). The next phase will focus on developing the detailed...

MP talks up trailblazing Black Country businesses as Government doubles down on green energy commitments

Meridan Steel, HBS Foods and Stourbridge Glass Museum were among businesses and organisations highlighted by the MP as she aired her thoughts on carbon zero plans and told of her own home retrofit. "The reality on the ground is quite different...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to address SNAP benefits amid federal government shutdown

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is is set to announce a plan to address potential disruptions in Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program benefits due to the federal government shutdown. Moore will hold a press conference Thursday morning at the Anne...

Roscrea artist hosts charity event in Thurles studio after losing grandmother

Local tattoo artist Matthew Phelan is holding a fundraising event in his studio for the Irish Heart Foundation on Friday. Owner of Quest Tattoo in Thurles, Matthew was inspired to hold the event after he lost his grandmother. "Before opening in...

Local Politics: What the federal government has to do with your school board vote

Department of Education Lyndon Baines Johnson building north entrance, Washington, DC via Wikimedia Commons. Education is in shambles. Here in Columbus, school board elections are less than a week away and Columbus City Schools is currently facing...

Where South Florida food stamp recipients can find aid amid government shutdown

In Broward and Palm Beach counties, those facing a grim countdown to the loss of food stamps range from young adults transitioning out of foster homes to Jews in their 80s and 90s who are Holocaust survivors. “It’s not like I can tell them to go...

Malaysia to begin screening airline passengers before arrival starting tomorrow, says home minister

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 — The first phase of the Advance Passenger Screening System (APSS) kicks off tomorrow, involving 10 airlines including Malaysia Airlines (MAS), VietJet Air (Vietnam), Emirates (UAE), Scoot (Singapore) and US-Bangla Airlines...

General Dynamics CEO Warns of Government Shutdown’s Devastating Impact on Workers, Defense Contracts, and National Security

IN A NUTSHELL 📉 General Dynamics sees strong earnings in Q3 but warns of shutdown impacts on contracts and operations. ⚓ Increased submarine production bolsters revenue, with significant progress on Columbia-class submarines. 🔒 Government shutdown...

Öztürk: Government must take a concrete step now

In the eight months since Abdullah Öcalan’s historic call on February 27, the Kurdistan Freedom Movement has taken its second major step, once again demonstrating its determination for peace. Following Öcalan’s call, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party...

Presidential Pardon: Tinubu Government Acts Before Thinking, Says Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its decision to revoke the controversial presidential pardon earlier granted to some convicted individuals, including those found guilty of...

Adamawa Government Spends Unbudgeted N2billion On Saloon Cars, Another N3.2billion On SUV Jeeps

A SaharaReporters' review of the Adamawa State budget performance document has shown that the state spent money outside budgetary provisions to buy 50 executive saloon vehicles worth N2 billion. This is even as it spent another N3.2 billion on SUV...

Leaders call on colleague to make a decision on local government reorganisation as ‘ongoing uncertainty is unhelpful‘

Two council leaders issued a final plea to Rutland County Council to make a decision over whether it’s planning to join Lincolnshire or Leicestershire ahead of a looming deadline. Coun Ashley Baxter (Ind), leader of South Kesteven District Council...

Congress, states scramble to salvage SNAP…

WASHINGTON – As the government shutdown approaches a month long with no end in sight, federal lawmakers and state officials are scrambling to blunt the pain of missing services such as the first lapse Nov. 1 in SNAP food assistance since the...