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US government shutdown is expected to slightly dampen economic growth
(MENAFN) According to reports, the ongoing US government shutdown is expected to slightly dampen economic growth and increase uncertainty in the country’s outlook. Analysts estimate that each week of a federal shutdown could trim gross domestic...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
JD Vance believes US government shutdown won’t last too long
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance estimated a short US government shutdown, acknowledging that neither the White House nor congressional Democrats have shown a desire to budge. Vance stated to journalists at the White House that "I...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Visit by Minister-President of the Free State of Saxony of the Federal Republic of Germany Michael Kretschmer
Minister-President of the Free State of Saxony of the Federal Republic of Germany Michael Kretschmer is visiting Singapore from 2 to 5 October 2025. This is Minister-President Kretschmer’s second visit to Singapore. Minister-President Kretschmer...
Owner: Singaporean Government
Senate again fails to pass CR, government shutdown continues
The federal government shutdown will continue as the Senate Oct. 3 failed to adopt a government funding deal. The latest attempt to pass the House-passed continuing resolution failed by a 54-44 vote, while another attempt on a short-term funding...
Government urges vigilance against rising cyber threats
Government, in partnership with stakeholders across law enforcement, civil society, and the private sector, hosted a webinar on Cybersecurity Awareness and Responsible Use of Online Platforms as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The webinar...
Owner: South African Government
ICE Removes Child Sex Predators, Rapists, and Domestic Abusers from American Streets Across the U.S. Despite Democrats’ Government Shutdown
Nothing will deter us, not even a Democrat government shutdown, from fulfilling the President’s mandate from the American people to remove the worst of the worst WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are working...
Owner: American Government
Minister Leon Schreiber welcomes criminal conviction of fired Home Affairs official
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber, welcomes the conviction of a dismissed Home Affairs official, Dawn Pieterson, who has been found guilty on nine counts of fraud and two counts of contravening the Births and Deaths Registration...
Owner: South African Government
Governor Newsom signs landmark worker legislation, in stark contrast to Trump’s assault on workers and government shutdown
“Trump is gutting workers’ fundamental right to come together and demand fair pay and treatment,” said Tia Orr, Executive Director of SEIU California. “But here in California, we are sending a different message: when workers are empowered and...
Owner: American Government
Energy and Resources Minister Visits Uranium Project in Northern Saskatchewan
CANADA, October 3 - Released on October 3, 2025 Yesterday, Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young visited NexGen's Rook I Project in northwest Saskatchewan, an underground uranium mine and mill, awaiting federal approval to begin...
Owner: Canadian Government
Prime Minister Golob: "Europe is based on shared values, joint action and unity"
SLOVENIA, October 2 - In addition to the highest representatives of EU institutions and other international institutions, over 40 European leaders were invited to the summit. As part of the summit, Prime Minister Golob participated in a round...
Owner: Slovenian Government
171st regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, October 2 - At today’s session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the text of the proposed Act Amending the Service in the Slovenian Armed Forces Act (summary procedure). The text of the proposed Act will be submitted to...
Owner: Slovenian Government
UDVMA Assures Continued Support for Veterans During U.S. Government Shutdown
Salt Lake City, Utah — 2 October 2025 As the nation experiences the impacts of a federal government shutdown, the Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs (UDVMA) is reassuring Utah’s veterans, service members, and their families that...
Owner: American Government
Moroccan youth angrily protest government’s failed development promises
Hundreds of young Moroccans are protesting across 11 cities since September 27 under the banner “GenZ 212,” demanding action on failing healthcare and education systems. While largely peaceful, the protests in several cities have devolved into...
Owner: The Middle East Institute (Non-Profit)
UM Vice Rector Rui Martins receives Chinese Government’s Friendship Award
MACAU, October 3 - The Ceremony of the 2025 Chinese Government Friendship Award was held on 30 September at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Rui Martins, vice rector of the University of Macau (UM) and director of the Institute of...
Owner: Macau Government
AG Brown proposes Model Public Records Act Rules to improve government transparency
In a move to make all levels of government more transparent, Attorney General Nick Brown has proposed changes to the model rules that guide governments’ responses to Public Records Act requests. “Concerns about transparency and integrity in...
Owner: American Government
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Warns North Carolinians of Government Shutdown Scams
For Immediate Release Friday, October 3, 2025 Contact: nahmed@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to be on alert for potential scams while the federal government remains shut down. Scammers...
Owner: American Government
UK: Launch of ‘One in, one out’ people transfer scheme ― More crossings and deaths in the Channel ― Lawyers and NGOs call out threats from far-right ― NGOs urge government to stop scapegoating people on the move ― Government makes several migration and…
The first transfers of people under the recent UK-France migration agreement have taken place. There have been a significant number of small boat crossings of the Channel in recent weeks as well as several deaths. A large group of lawyers and NGOs...
Owner: ECRE (Non-profit)
NETHERLANDS: Anti-migration protest descends into violence — Progress in deal to set up deportation centre in Uganda — Government plans stricter nationality law — Immigration service raises concerns over impact of new asylum laws
An anti-migration protest has resulted in injuries to police officers and journalists, and an estimated € 90,000 of damage. The Netherlands has taken a step closer to establishing a “transit centre” for unsuccessful asylum applicants in Uganda....
Owner: ECRE (Non-profit)
Carr Shuts Down Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 21 agencies from 18 states, has shut down a deceptive charity fundraising scheme and its operators who are accused of keeping millions of dollars that...
Owner: American Government
WPS Charitable Foundation Supports Stand Down Madison to Help Local Veterans
Annual day of relief set for Oct. 25 in Madison MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The WPS Charitable Foundation is proud to support Stand Down Madison, a nonprofit dedicated to serving veterans experiencing or at...