hold WEA's plan to hold General Assembly 2025 in Seoul sparks debate By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:26:22 -0500 Christian groups in South Korea are calling on the World Evangelical Alliance to put on hold plans for its next General Assembly in Seoul next year. Full Article
hold Top Diplomats from S. Korea, US Set to Hold Talks in Peru By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:23:32 +0900 [Politics] : The top diplomats from South Korea and the United States will hold talks on Friday in Peru, on the sidelines of the joint meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) ministers for trade and foreign affairs. According to Seoul’s foreign ministry on Thursday, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul will ...[more...] Full Article Politics
hold Top Court Upholds Suspended Sentence for Ex-Lawmaker Who Embezzled Donations Meant for Victims of Sex Slavery By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:24:14 +0900 [Politics] : The Supreme Court has upheld a suspended prison term for former Rep. Youn Mee-hyang, who was convicted of embezzling donations to an advocacy group for South Korean victims of sexual slavery during World War II. On Thursday the top court upheld the 18-month sentence, suspended for three years, after ...[more...] Full Article Politics
hold Leaders of S. Korea, US, Japan to Hold Trilateral Talks on Margins of APEC Forum By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:22:59 +0900 [Politics] : The leaders of South Korea, the United States and Japan will hold a three-way discussion on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) summit in Lima, Peru. According to Seoul’s presidential office, President Yoon Suk Yeol, U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru ...[more...] Full Article Politics
hold Bharat Panchal takes charge as Chief Risk, Security, and Stakeholder Management Officer, Bima Sugam India Federation By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:53:22 +0530 Bima Sugam India Federation is working to create a digital insurance marketplace in India. Full Article
hold Great Plains Holdings to acquire 51% interest in Bonjoe Gourmet Chips By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:00:00 -0500 Great Plains Holdings Inc. will acquire 51 percent of Bonjoe Gourmet Chips LLC, as well as have to option to acquire another 20 percent interest in the gourmet chip maker. Full Article
hold Japan’s Wacoal Holdings reports $586.1 mn H1 revenue, down 5.2% YoY By www.fibre2fashion.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:03:01 GMT Wacoal Holdings has reported revenue of ¥90,167 million (~$586.1 million) in H1 2024, down by 5.2 per cent YoY. Gross profit fell 4.9 per cent to ¥51,056 million (~$331.86 million). Domestic revenue dipped 4.8 per cent to ¥45,006 million, while overseas revenue declined 1.4 per cent to ¥34,549 million. The company’s business profit was ¥2,304 million, down 39.6 per cent YoY in its overseas segment. Full Article Apparel/Garments
hold Supreme Court Upholds Finding of Compensability for Worker's Knee Injury By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 West Virginia’s Supreme Court upheld a finding of compensability for a worker with a knee injury. Case: P&G Tabler Station v. Hiett, No. 23-703, 10/30/2024, published. Facts: David Hiett worked for P&G Tabler… Full Article
hold OSCE Office in Tajikistan holds workshop to improve local referral mechanisms for protection of domestic violence victims in Sughd region By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:38:15 +0000 KHUJAND, Tajikistan, 13 July 2016 – A two-day workshop for civil society and police officers on improving the local referral mechanisms for the protection of domestic violence victims concluded today in Khujand. The workshop brought together some 23 representatives of crisis centres, the police, state services for social protection and the Committee of Women and Family Affairs from the Sughd region of Tajikistan. Participants exchanged good practices on inter-agency co-operation to assist victims of violence in the region, discuss current challenges and ways to improve the current mechanism of the multi-disciplinary approach. “This is an opportunity for the OSCE-supported Women’s Resource Centres from the regions to share the experiences and plans for further activities on strengthening women’s rights in the region,” said Viorelia Rusu, the OSCE Office’s Gender and Anti-Trafficking Officer. Within separate sessions, participants from the crisis centres shared experiences related to the rehabilitation and protection of domestic violence victims, and police inspectors discussed the provisions of the updated Instructions on dealing with domestic violence cases. Police officers also received copies of the new Manual on Countering Domestic Violence, published by the OSCE Office in Tajikistan. “We learned from similar meetings organized earlier in Khatlon region that such discussions, including on concrete cases, contribute to a better co-ordinated and victim-centered, multi-agency approach in protecting domestic victims at the local level, and it harmoniously compliments the Ministry’s plans on gender mainstreaming into police reform,” said Ali Bobonazarzoda, National Co-ordinator on Police Reform under the country’s Interior Ministry. The event is part of the annual activities of the Office’s Gender and Anti-Trafficking Unit aimed at strengthening the current local protection mechanisms for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Related StoriesOSCE Office in Tajikistan support Garm’s local authorities in strengthening referral mechanisms for protecting domestic violence victimsOSCE Office in Tajikistan donates audio-visual material to enhance interactive teaching at Police AcademyOSCE Office in Tajikistan’s training series highlights role of parents in the fight against terrorism Full Article OSCE Office in Tajikistan Gender equality Central Asia Press release
hold OSCE/ODIHR observers to hold press conference in Moscow on Monday By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:59:23 +0000 MOSCOW, 5 August 2016 – On the occasion of the formal opening of the election observation mission (EOM) deployed by the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) to observe the 18 September State Duma elections in the Russian Federation, the mission will hold a press conference in Moscow on Monday, 8 August 2016. Jan Petersen, the head of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission, will introduce the role of the EOM and its upcoming activities. Journalists are invited to attend the press conference at 15:00, Monday, 8 August, at Interfax, 1-ya Tverskaya-Yamskaya ul., 2 Moscow, 127006. For further information, please contact Inta Lase OSCE/ODIHR EOM Media Analyst, at +79166214710 (mobile) or Inta.Lase@odihr.ru or Thomas Rymer, OSCE/ODIHR Spokesperson, at +48 609 522 266 (Warsaw mobile) or at thomas.rymer@odihr.pl. Related StoriesParliamentary Elections Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Elections Russia Media advisory
hold OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities holds fifth regional summer school on multilingual and multicultural education in Central Asia By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 09:00:13 +0000 254846 A week-long regional summer school on multilingual and multicultural education was held from 10 July to 16 July 2016 in Cholponata in Kyrgyzstan - the fifth regional summer school organized as part of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities’ (HCNM) Central Asia Education Programme. Organized by the HCNM in co-operation with Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Education and Science, UNICEF and the Office of the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights in Kyrgyzstan, the summer school brought together 86 participants representing education institutions of the Central Asian States and of the wider region, including teacher trainers, methodological experts, university and pilot school managers and teachers, as well as international experts. The summer school was aimed at providing practical expert support to further develop the capacity of education authorities and practitioners within multilingual and multicultural education. Opening the summer school, Deputy Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan Toktobubu Ashymbaeva highlighted the important role of the teacher in multilingual education programmes. During the week, participants discussed pre-service and in-service teacher training, as well as facilitating the implementation of multilingual education programmes. Participants also developed training materials aimed at monitoring and evaluating multilingual and multicultural education programmes. As a result, eleven thematic materials were developed with the aim to further adapt them for practical use within the education institutions of the region. Flera Saifulina, Head of the National Education Department of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation, found that the diverse forms of activities enabled participants to express their opinions, raise concerns and receive comprehensive answers from fellow experts. She also expressed satisfaction to see how education is used for the integration of societies in the Central Asian countries. Tatiana Aderikhina, Co-ordinator of Education and Child Protection Issues at UNICEF Kazakhstan, said: “I am glad that the cooperation between HCNM and UNICEF Kyrgyzstan continues as it brings synergies and benefits the target country.” Zaiyrbek Ergeshev, representative of the Department of the Ethnic and Religious Issues of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, concluded that multilingual and multicultural education is an important factor for forming a civic identity. Since 2012, the High Commissioner has been implementing the Central Asia Education Programme, aimed at promoting multilingual and multicultural education and developing bilateral and multilateral co‑operation in the region to improve the education of national minorities and promote the integration of society.Related StoriesOSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities supports conference on education in multilingual and multicultural contexts in Central AsiaHigh Commissioner on National Minorities visits Bosnia and Herzegovina and calls for quality inclusive education for allLanguage rights, participation, security and access to justice fundamental to welfare of communities in Kosovo, says High Commissioner Thors Full Article High Commissioner on National Minorities Conflict prevention and resolution Education Minority rights Central Asia News
hold OSCE Office in Tajikistan holds workshop to improve local referral mechanisms for protection of domestic violence victims in Sughd region By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:38:15 +0000 KHUJAND, Tajikistan, 13 July 2016 – A two-day workshop for civil society and police officers on improving the local referral mechanisms for the protection of domestic violence victims concluded today in Khujand. The workshop brought together some 23 representatives of crisis centres, the police, state services for social protection and the Committee of Women and Family Affairs from the Sughd region of Tajikistan. Participants exchanged good practices on inter-agency co-operation to assist victims of violence in the region, discuss current challenges and ways to improve the current mechanism of the multi-disciplinary approach. “This is an opportunity for the OSCE-supported Women’s Resource Centres from the regions to share the experiences and plans for further activities on strengthening women’s rights in the region,” said Viorelia Rusu, the OSCE Office’s Gender and Anti-Trafficking Officer. Within separate sessions, participants from the crisis centres shared experiences related to the rehabilitation and protection of domestic violence victims, and police inspectors discussed the provisions of the updated Instructions on dealing with domestic violence cases. Police officers also received copies of the new Manual on Countering Domestic Violence, published by the OSCE Office in Tajikistan. “We learned from similar meetings organized earlier in Khatlon region that such discussions, including on concrete cases, contribute to a better co-ordinated and victim-centered, multi-agency approach in protecting domestic victims at the local level, and it harmoniously compliments the Ministry’s plans on gender mainstreaming into police reform,” said Ali Bobonazarzoda, National Co-ordinator on Police Reform under the country’s Interior Ministry. The event is part of the annual activities of the Office’s Gender and Anti-Trafficking Unit aimed at strengthening the current local protection mechanisms for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Related StoriesOSCE Office in Tajikistan support Garm’s local authorities in strengthening referral mechanisms for protecting domestic violence victimsOSCE Office in Tajikistan donates audio-visual material to enhance interactive teaching at Police AcademyOSCE Office in Tajikistan’s training series highlights role of parents in the fight against terrorism Full Article OSCE Office in Tajikistan Gender equality Central Asia Press release
hold OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Special Representative holds high-level meetings in Kyrgyzstan, delivers speech at OSCE Academy on conflict prevention By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 15:23:42 +0000 BISHKEK, 3 June 2016 – Wrapping up a two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan, which has included meetings with the Speaker of the Parliament, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and officials at the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, Special Representative for Central and Eastern Asia and Vice-President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Christine Muttonen spoke to students today at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek on conflict prevention and peace-building, noting the strengths of the OSCE’s approach, as well as areas for improvement. Muttonen’s visit this week – her first to Kyrgyzstan since her appointment as Special Representative in January – has served as an opportunity to discuss confidence-building in the region and developing co-operative approaches to common challenges such as energy security, water management and border co-operation. In her meetings with Speaker of Parliament Chynybay Tursunbekov and Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan Abdyldaev, Muttonen noted the importance of continuing to build trust and dialogue through the OSCE. “There is a need to develop ways of countering the lack of trust and promoting co-operation between countries in the region,” she said. “The OSCE is our common organization, an inclusive organization in which all of its members have an equal voice, and we need to work effectively together within this forum.” Discussions in Bishkek also focused on promoting follow-up on OSCE/ODIHR election-related recommendations and on the importance that Kyrgyzstan attaches to the OSCE and its Parliamentary Assembly. Muttonen expressed appreciation for the fact that Kyrgyzstan intends to send a full delegation to the OSCE PA’s 25th Annual Session in Tbilisi, Georgia, next month. In meetings with staff of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, Muttonen was briefed on the situation in the country and heard about the Centre’s ongoing projects, notably in the spheres of early warning and conflict prevention, as well as youth-oriented and parliamentary development projects. There was also discussion on the possibility of holding future OSCE PA events in the country. In her lecture at the OSCE Academy, she highlighted the early warning capabilities of the OSCE – including through its field operations such as the Centre in Bishkek – but regretted that sometimes political considerations hamper effective implementation of early warning mechanisms. Discussing the OSCE’s consensus-based decision-making procedure and the non-binding character of its decisions, Muttonen pointed out the OSCE is only as strong as its participating States allow it to be. Nevertheless, she said, the OSCE’s response to the crisis in and around Ukraine has served as an example of its ability to engage in conflict prevention and peace-building. “The Ukraine conflict has shown that the OSCE is well-placed and equipped to engage in conflict prevention and support mediation and peace-building,” said the PA Vice-President. “Through its unanimous vote principle, the OSCE and its participating States can formulate strong political agreements, even if the process may be slow.” She noted that OSCE parliamentarians have been active in supporting the Central Asian countries’ peace-building efforts, notably through fact-finding missions. Muttonen’s speech at the OSCE Academy concluded a week-long visit to Central Asia, which included meetings with government officials, parliamentary leaders and representatives of civil society in Astana, Almaty, and Bishkek. In her mandate as Special Representative, she is tasked, inter alia, with encouraging active participation in the PA by parliamentarians from Central Asia, as well as liaising with and supporting the work of the OSCE field operations in the region. To watch a recent interview with the Special Representative, in which she discusses her priorities, please click here. Photos of her visit this week to Central Asia are on Flickr. Her full remarks to the OSCE Academy are available here.Related StoriesChristine Muttonen of Austria elected OSCE PA President, Vice-Presidents and Committee Officers also electedOSCE parliamentarians in Tbilisi adopt wide-ranging Declaration on human rights, security and the environmentOSCE parliamentarians consider resolutions on security, economic and environmental concerns and human rights Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Parliamentary Assembly Conflict prevention and resolution Elections Central Asia Press release
hold OSCE/ODIHR observers to hold press conference in Moscow on Monday By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:59:23 +0000 MOSCOW, 5 August 2016 – On the occasion of the formal opening of the election observation mission (EOM) deployed by the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) to observe the 18 September State Duma elections in the Russian Federation, the mission will hold a press conference in Moscow on Monday, 8 August 2016. Jan Petersen, the head of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission, will introduce the role of the EOM and its upcoming activities. Journalists are invited to attend the press conference at 15:00, Monday, 8 August, at Interfax, 1-ya Tverskaya-Yamskaya ul., 2 Moscow, 127006. For further information, please contact Inta Lase OSCE/ODIHR EOM Media Analyst, at +79166214710 (mobile) or Inta.Lase@odihr.ru or Thomas Rymer, OSCE/ODIHR Spokesperson, at +48 609 522 266 (Warsaw mobile) or at thomas.rymer@odihr.pl. Related StoriesParliamentary Elections Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Elections Russia Media advisory
hold OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities holds fifth regional summer school on multilingual and multicultural education in Central Asia By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 09:00:13 +0000 254846 A week-long regional summer school on multilingual and multicultural education was held from 10 July to 16 July 2016 in Cholponata in Kyrgyzstan - the fifth regional summer school organized as part of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities’ (HCNM) Central Asia Education Programme. Organized by the HCNM in co-operation with Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Education and Science, UNICEF and the Office of the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights in Kyrgyzstan, the summer school brought together 86 participants representing education institutions of the Central Asian States and of the wider region, including teacher trainers, methodological experts, university and pilot school managers and teachers, as well as international experts. The summer school was aimed at providing practical expert support to further develop the capacity of education authorities and practitioners within multilingual and multicultural education. Opening the summer school, Deputy Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan Toktobubu Ashymbaeva highlighted the important role of the teacher in multilingual education programmes. During the week, participants discussed pre-service and in-service teacher training, as well as facilitating the implementation of multilingual education programmes. Participants also developed training materials aimed at monitoring and evaluating multilingual and multicultural education programmes. As a result, eleven thematic materials were developed with the aim to further adapt them for practical use within the education institutions of the region. Flera Saifulina, Head of the National Education Department of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation, found that the diverse forms of activities enabled participants to express their opinions, raise concerns and receive comprehensive answers from fellow experts. She also expressed satisfaction to see how education is used for the integration of societies in the Central Asian countries. Tatiana Aderikhina, Co-ordinator of Education and Child Protection Issues at UNICEF Kazakhstan, said: “I am glad that the cooperation between HCNM and UNICEF Kyrgyzstan continues as it brings synergies and benefits the target country.” Zaiyrbek Ergeshev, representative of the Department of the Ethnic and Religious Issues of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, concluded that multilingual and multicultural education is an important factor for forming a civic identity. Since 2012, the High Commissioner has been implementing the Central Asia Education Programme, aimed at promoting multilingual and multicultural education and developing bilateral and multilateral co‑operation in the region to improve the education of national minorities and promote the integration of society.Related StoriesPreservation, inspiration and dialogue: Twenty years of The Hague Recommendations Regarding the Education Rights of National MinoritiesLanguage rights, participation, security and access to justice fundamental to welfare of communities in Kosovo, says High Commissioner ThorsHigh Commissioner Thors, in her OSCE Permanent Council address, discusses country engagement and highlights the increase in hate speech targeting national minorities Full Article High Commissioner on National Minorities Conflict prevention and resolution Education Minority rights Central Asia News
hold OSCE/ODIHR observers to hold press conference in Moscow on Monday By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:59:23 +0000 MOSCOW, 5 August 2016 – On the occasion of the formal opening of the election observation mission (EOM) deployed by the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) to observe the 18 September State Duma elections in the Russian Federation, the mission will hold a press conference in Moscow on Monday, 8 August 2016. Jan Petersen, the head of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission, will introduce the role of the EOM and its upcoming activities. Journalists are invited to attend the press conference at 15:00, Monday, 8 August, at Interfax, 1-ya Tverskaya-Yamskaya ul., 2 Moscow, 127006. For further information, please contact Inta Lase OSCE/ODIHR EOM Media Analyst, at +79166214710 (mobile) or Inta.Lase@odihr.ru or Thomas Rymer, OSCE/ODIHR Spokesperson, at +48 609 522 266 (Warsaw mobile) or at thomas.rymer@odihr.pl. Related StoriesParliamentary Elections Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Elections Russia Media advisory
hold Click 360° Rotation Smartphone Car Holder $3 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass) @ Bunnings By www.ozbargain.com.au Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:28:33 +1100 Cheap… bought 1 found it sturdy, ordered 2 extra spares. Quick Lock Button Air Vent Clip Option Included Super Sticky Suction Cup Secure your device effortlessly with the quick-lock button and super sticky suction cup. Enjoy versatile placement options with the included air vent clip. Stay connected and in control on the road with Click's adjustable car holder. Full Article Automotive Click (brand) Mobile Phone Accessory Phone Holder
hold York U to hold inaugural Safety Awareness Day Tues. Oct. 5 By www.yorku.ca Published On :: Full Article
hold ASML Upholds Bullish 2030 Outlook in Bet on AI-Driven Demand By finance.yahoo.com Published On :: 2024-11-14T08:02:53Z Full Article
hold Pennsylvania Senate Race Moves to Recount as Republican Dave McCormick Holds Lead over Bob Casey By www.breitbart.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:34:13 +0000 Pennsylvania's Senate race moved to a recount as Senator-elect Dave McCormick (R) continues to hold a lead over incumbent Sen. Bob Casey (D). The post Pennsylvania Senate Race Moves to Recount as Republican Dave McCormick Holds Lead over Bob Casey appeared first on Breitbart. Full Article 2024 Election Politics Bob Casey Dave McCormick Pennsyvlania recount Senate
hold Household Debt, Delinquencies, Collections, Foreclosures, and Bankruptcies: Our Drunken Sailors and their Debts in Q3 2024 By biztoc.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:01:40 GMT As a growing population financed more costly purchases, total debt rose. But income rose even faster in recent quarters. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. Total household debt outstanding ticked up by $71 billion in Q3, or by 0.57%, from Q2, to $17.9 trillion, according to the Household Debt and… Full Article
hold ASML Upholds 2030 Sales Forecast in Bet on AI-Driven Demand By biztoc.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:40:30 GMT Full Article
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hold News24 Business | Virgin Active owner Brait gets investee boost, but NAV halves after hefty shareholder lift By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 13:02:03 Investment holding company Brait reported a boost from its underlying portfolio on Wednesday, including a 6% rise in Virgin Active membership. Full Article
hold Germany to hold snap February election amid fears political turmoil imperils Ukraine aid By www.voanews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:48:29 -0500 London — Germany's plan to hold a snap election in February has raised uncertainties over the country's military aid program for Ukraine, as the government has not yet approved its 2025 budget. Berlin is the second biggest donor of weapons and equipment to Kyiv, after the United States. The political turmoil in Europe's biggest economy comes as allies prepare for a second term for President-elect Donald Trump in the United States. Trump has repeatedly questioned U.S. support for Ukraine. February vote Germany's main political parties agreed to hold the election on February 23, following the collapse of the ruling three-party coalition government earlier this month. Chancellor Olaf Scholz is due to introduce a confidence motion in parliament next month, which he is expected to lose, paving the way for a general election. Scholz has said he will stand again as the Social Democrats' candidate, although some in the party have questioned whether he is the best choice amid low approval ratings. The chairman of the Social Democrats in the German parliament, Rolf Mützenich, insisted Tuesday that Scholz was the right candidate. "I am firmly convinced that Olaf Scholz has done this country good in the last three years under the most difficult conditions. He has done everything to ensure that the coalition stays together. We have not only experienced the attack by Russian troops on Ukraine, but we have also helped Ukraine. We have also created important economic stabilization effects in Germany," Mützenich told reporters in Berlin. Opposition poll lead However, the main opposition Christian Democrats have a big lead in the polls. The party's leader, Friedrich Merz, argued for a quicker election. "We are basically losing around a month for the election to the next German parliament and thus also for the formation of a government after the next election," Merz told reporters Tuesday. "I just want to remind you that we do not have a federal budget for 2025. We are going into 2025 with this serious omission, with this heavy burden. And that is why it is completely unknown what will become of it," he added. Debt dispute The current government — a coalition between the Social Democrats, the Green party and the Free Democrats — collapsed last week following disagreements over raising new debt to finance the 2025 budget, including the provision of military aid to Ukraine. A so-called debt brake in Germany's constitution restricts the government's ability to take on new loans. Berlin has given Kyiv around $11 billion in weapons and equipment since Russia's February 2022 full-scale invasion. The outgoing government had planned to cut that aid to just over $4 billion next year. "Broadly speaking, there was a consensus that supporting Ukraine remains a priority for Germany. The question was just where and how to get and raise the finances for that," said Mattia Nelles, founder of the German-Ukraine Bureau, a political consultancy based in Düsseldorf, who said the February election was "bad timing for Ukraine, bad timing for Europe." 'Leadership vacuum' "It means Germany will be preoccupied with itself for a few months before we have a new government with a hopefully strong mandate — a coalition that could take literally until next summer, or in the worst case, even until autumn. So that is a leadership vacuum in Europe, and that's bad news for everyone involved," Nelles said. The election is due to take place just weeks after the January 20 inauguration of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president. "The worst case that many fear in Berlin and Kyiv [is] an incoming Trump administration taking power in January then slashing or ending the Ukraine aid, that will force the German government, the lame duck Scholz government with the current parliament, to increase the funding for Ukraine." "It's important to note that there is still a majority in the old parliament, even before the new parliament is elected, to increase the aid, to take new debt and amend the constitution for that, to take new debt to support Ukraine ... but it's going to be difficult politically to implement that," Nelles said. European security Trump's presidency could have wider implications for European security, including the deployment of U.S. forces and equipment, such as long-range missile systems, says analyst Marina Miron, a defense analyst at Kings College, London. "What else might be reversed is the placement of Tomahawk [U.S. missiles] in Germany. So, we have quite a situation where, let's say, Trump might pursue an anti-globalist agenda and push NATO countries to invest more of their GDP into defense," Miron told VOA. Russian assets Europe froze around $200 billion in Russian assets following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The interest is being used to help fund weapons for Kyiv, while the G7 group of rich nations has implemented a loan plan for Ukraine using the Russian assets as collateral. At a time of fiscal pressures in Europe, some argue it's time to seize the assets entirely and give them to Ukraine. "Europe is sitting on a war chest of 200 billion U.S. dollars of frozen Russian assets," said analyst Mattia Nelles. "And I think the incoming Trump administration will push the Europeans to go further. And that's welcome news from the Ukrainian side — to not just give loans and credit based on frozen Russian assets, but to move to confiscate the assets themselves. And that's certainly something many in Germany also support," he added. Economic pressures Chancellor Scholz oversaw German efforts to end reliance on cheap Russian energy. However, analysts say that has driven inflation and undermined confidence in Europe's biggest economy. Scholz also was seen as reluctant to make bolder decisions on arming Ukraine, including the supply of long-range Taurus missiles, something Kyiv has repeatedly requested. Ukraine may be hoping that a change in leadership in Berlin could unblock more military aid, said Nelles. "We are looking at a new, potentially stronger government, which, if it's led by [Christian Democrat leader] Friedrich Merz, might be taking some of the bolder decisions which Scholz had hesitated to take, including the delivery of Taurus. But everyone hoping for that, I would urge caution," he said. Germany's economic constraints won't disappear with new leadership, said analyst Marina Miron. "Let's assume, for a moment, there is somebody who would drive this policy forward and who would have much more resolve than Scholz. The problem is the German budget. The problem is also that defense contractors in Europe are now affected, as other companies, by the disruption in the global supply chain," she told VOA. Germany is also struggling to overcome decades of underinvestment in its armed forces, something the next government will have to address, Miron added. "The dictates of German strategic culture just go against the grain of the current threat landscape, when it comes to bigger investment in defense," she said. Full Article Europe
hold Tantalizer Plc names new board after significant acquisition by new shareholders By hallmarknews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:18:02 +0000 Tantalizer Plc has notified the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) of the recent changes to its Board of Directors Arising from the Private Placement and the subsequent majority shareholding acquired by both Messrs Food Specialties and Organics Limited and Banklink Africa Private Equities Limited, a Board meeting was convened on 15th October, 2024. During this meeting, decisions […] The post Tantalizer Plc names new board after significant acquisition by new shareholders first appeared on Business Hallmark. Full Article Business Tantalizer Tantalizer Plc names new board after significant acquisition by new shareholders
hold UNHRC calls for significant legal reforms to uphold human rights in Pakistan By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:06:35 GMT Full Article
hold NBA: Coby White, Bulls hold off hard-charging Knicks By sports.inquirer.net Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:08:54 +0800 Coby White made three free throws with 3.2 seconds left to cap his 22-point effort, and the Chicago Bulls rallied after squandering a 22-point lead to beat the host New York Knicks, 124-123, in the NBA on Wednesday. After falling behind 90-68 late in the third quarter, New York — playing the second leg of a back-to-back — ended the period on a 17-0 run to set up an intense fourth quarter. There were 10 lead changes in the final period, the last coming on White’s free throws on a tough foul call against Josh Hart. "They called a foul, […]...Keep on reading: NBA: Coby White, Bulls hold off hard-charging Knicks Full Article
hold Stakeholders raise concern as non-communicable diseases claim 684,000 Nigerians By dailypost.ng Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:33:13 +0000 The recent report that over 684,000 Nigerians die from non communicable diseases, NCDs, annually, is a source of concern. Non communicable diseases are diseases that are not contagious. Most Nigerians have been battling with communicable or infectious diseases like cholera, Human Immuno Virus, HIV, tuberculosis among others. Such diseases have, however, attracted public attention as […] Stakeholders raise concern as non-communicable diseases claim 684,000 Nigerians Full Article News Top Headlines diseases
hold Blinded by Circumstance: Trachoma’s Stranglehold on Kenya’s Rural Pastoralists By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:34:54 +0000 Draped in the vibrant red of his Maasai shuka, 52-year-old Rumosiroi Ole Mpoke sits cross-legged on a worn cowhide mat outside his hut, his face etched with a sorrow deeper than the lines of age. His once-sharp eyes, now clouded by trachoma, can barely make out the shadows of the cattle he once tended with […] Full Article Africa Civil Society Editors' Choice Featured Headlines Human Rights Sustainable Development Goals TerraViva United Nations Women's Health IPS UN Bureau IPS UN Bureau Report SDGs for All
hold Zendaya fires back at rumours she's holding up 'Euphoria' season 3 By www.thenews.com.pk Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:02:00 +0500 The actress assured fans that Season 3 is still on track to begin filming in January 2025Zendaya is setting the record straight after claims surfaced suggesting she was behind the long delays for Euphoria’s highly anticipated third season. In a November 13th interview with Vanity Fair, the... Full Article
hold Warring GOP factions strike deal to raise threshold to oust a House speaker By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:59:15 -0500 Two opposing House GOP factions have come together to agree on raising the threshold for the motion to vacate the chair. Full Article 5ee2a364-edc3-55c9-8efc-441624a21326 fnc Fox News fox-news/politics/house-of-representatives fox-news/politics/house-of-representatives/republicans fox-news/person/kevin-mccarthy fox-news/person/mike-johnson fox-news/politics fox-news/politics article
hold Loonie watch: Canadian dollar hits four-year low as 71 cent U.S. threshold nears By financialpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:51:46 +0000 Interest rate policy divergence is a re-emerging threat for the Canadian dollar Full Article Economy News
hold Democratic stronghold state votes to protect natural gas and gas stoves, a Biden administration bugaboo By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:19:35 -0500 Voters in Washington state appeared to have approved a ballot measure that would restrict future regulations on natural gas and gas stoves. Full Article 7643407d-9945-5dd2-88c7-c1cee715ecf7 fnc Fox News fox-news/politics fox-news/us/environment fox-news/us/us-regions/west/washington fox-news/topic/green-new-deal fox-news/science/planet-earth/green fox-news/politics/elections fox-news/politics/voting fox-news/politics article
hold Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress By www.npr.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:33:55 -0500 Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests. Full Article
hold DCGI calls for meeting with stakeholders of cosmetics industry to discuss issues By www.pharmabiz.com Published On :: Thursday, November 14, 2024 08:00 IST The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) will be meeting the stakeholders in the cosmetics industry in the country to discuss the issues relating to the regulatory provisions of the cosmetics sector. Full Article
hold Centre to hold investors' meet in Andaman for big push to fisheries sector By www.ibtimes.co.in Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:49:52 +0530 The Centre's Department of Fisheries, is organising an investors' meeting to offer opportunities in the fisheries and aquaculture sector of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands on November 14 which will be attended by around 60 Investors from various parts of the country specialising in technologies related to Tuna and Seaweed. Full Article
hold Jinneng Clean Energy Technology Ltd vs Sunedison Energy Holding (Singapore) ... on 2 September, 2024 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: The above Original Petition has been filed by the successful Award Holder under Chapter I Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to recognize the Final Award dated 22.02.2021 and the addendum to the Final Award dated 08.03.2021. ______________ Page No 3 of 184 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb.O.P.(Com.Div.)No.186 of 2023 2. The respective legal contentions of the Petitioner (the claimant) and the Award Debtor Respondent No.2 (the Engineering Company) and the Award Debtor Respondent No.3 (the Project Company) shall be adverted after narrating the facts of the case. I propose to narrate the facts in two parts. Full Article
hold Germany to hold snap elections on February 23 as coalition crumbles under economic strain By www.newkerala.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:38:02 +0530 Full Article
hold South Korea, US, Japan to hold 2nd trilateral Freedom Edge exercise this week By www.newkerala.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:58:02 +0530 Full Article
hold Hope SC will hold accountable those who reduced homes to rubble: Mehdi By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:44:10 +0530 “I hope that the court will hold accountable those who have committed these crimes, and have reduced homes to rubble.” Full Article India
hold Indian households accumulated USD 9.7 trillion in wealth over last ten years: Morgan Stanley By www.newkerala.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:34:02 +0530 Full Article
hold Sri Lanka to hold key parliamentary vote on November 14 By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:35:59 +0530 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s ruling alliance is looking to secure a majority in Parliament Full Article World
hold Indonesia and Australia hold joint military drills after signing a new defense agreement By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:32:15 +0530 The Indonesian and Australian militaries are holding joint combat drills off Indonesia’s main island of Java with about 2,000 troops training in air, maritime, amphibious and land operations Full Article World
hold Delhi High Court upholds ban on two-wheelers on Expressways By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:18:26 +0530 Two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and other slow-moving vehicles, such as tractors, are prohibited as per the Gazette Notifications dated June 14, 2018, and January 15, 2021 Full Article Delhi
hold Death of woman after delivery at private hospital in Dharmapuri sparks row; RDO holds inquiry By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:12:49 +0530 Full Article Coimbatore
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hold Republicans hold onto the House, after clinching Senate and presidency By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:25:40 -0500 Republicans have won enough seats to keep control of the House of Representatives, ABC News projects, clinching a unified GOP government in Washington. Full Article Politics
hold 38,000 Makati Blu Card holders get cash incentives By www.philstar.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800 Over 50,000 senior citizens continue to benefit from Makati’s Blu Card program, which offers perks to enhance their quality of life, Mayor Abby Binay announced on Tuesday. Full Article