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The leaders expressed "grave concern" over economic coercion, including arbitrary export restrictions and retaliatory measures on critical minerals.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The government has given its assurance that all approved school development projects will b...

In a rare meeting attended by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Senior Minister K Shanmugam and Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu, Singapore outlined proposed legislative amendments that will make it an offence for companies to refuse independent assessments or fail to cooperate fully with investigators.

KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 28 — The Terengganu state government is conducting regular monitoring and improving manageme...

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will be at the forefront of efforts to co...

Dateline Resources has vowed to advance its billion-dollar Colosseum gold project in California following the passing of longtime chairman Mark Johnson.

Danielle Smith says anyone who wants to run for the party in next year's election will also have to affirm pro-Canada views.

Türkiye’s ambassador to Nigeria has called for a decisive shift from climate pledges to practical action, urging improved climate finance for developing na Read More: https://punchng.com/turkiye-urges-shift-from-climate-pledges-to-action-ahead-of-cop31/

Scouts and Guides stage street play as SWR observes Vigilance Awareness Week

The UNFCCC’s 2026 NDC Synthesis Report found that even full implementation, including conditional pledges, would cut emissions only 9% below 2019 levels by 2035

ADGP P. Vijayan says team that accompanied him from Thiruvananthapuram, comprising an AIG and Circle Inspectors, will conduct a detailed probe, which includes examination of CCTV footage to verify allegations that officials at Cheranalloor police station misbehaved with the family

<p>Greens say Labour has ‘no respect for young people’ amid reports chancellor will pause equalisation of minimum wage for under-21s with that paid to older workers</p><p><strong>Jonathan Reynolds</strong>, the business secretary, has not contested reports saying that, in the budget tomorrow, John Healey, the chancellor, will pause the process of equalising

The latest climate pledges put forth by nations will cut global greenhouse gas emissions just 6% by 2035, a UN report has said, weeks before COP31 talks in Turkey.

Community leaders in Danmusa, Katsina State, have pledged to sustain peace initiatives by the Centre for Democracy and Development and its partners. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-communities-pledge-to-sustain-cdd-peace-initiatives/

The move announced on Monday seeks to quell student anger after weeks of mass protests over education and living costs.

The All Progressives Congress in Delta State has pledged to run an issue-based campaign for the 2027 elections, unveiling its new media committee in Asaba. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-delta-apc-pledges-issue-based-campaign/

A former Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has pledged to bring development to Jigawa South-West if elected senator on the PDP platform in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-ig-abba-pledges-development-for-jigawa-if-elected-senator/

The cuts fall within the minimum contractual limits of around 91 to 92 per cent of exports, says Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia.

It was pouring rain at the opening of this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, but as Japanese actor and festival ‘navigator’ Kento Nakajima pointed out, rain symbolizes prosperity, and the local film industry can certainly expect plenty of that in the coming year. Addressing the opening ceremony in a video message, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae […]

Youths in Ogun West have protested the deplorable state of the Abeokuta–Olorunda–Imeko Road, urging Governor Dapo Abiodun to fulfil his promise. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-youths-protest-months-after-govs-road-repair-pledge/

<p>Downing Street to almost double funding with further £432m in this week’s budget</p><p>Andy Burnham is to double spending on ending rough sleeping to almost £900m by the end of the current parliament, as he steps up efforts to get people off the streets by Christmas.</p><p>The prime minister has pledged to offer every rough sleeper in England a safe route

The two countries will "work in close partnership" on investment opportunities and challenges, according to a joint media statement.

OTTAWA — The British government has turned down Ottawa's attempts to have it join the international Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, though London says it will work in lockstep with Canada to meet NATO spending targets.

AFP chief Krissy Barrett said growing “abuse that is targeted at female parliamentarians is … sexual violence threats.”

AFP chief Krissy Barrett said growing “abuse that is targeted at female parliamentarians is … sexual violence threats.”

The UK has pledged to spend £600m to defend the public against threats to health and security from artificial intelligence.

An association of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies has pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s policy implementation framework via a confere Read More: https://punchng.com/association-pledges-policy-implementation/

Israel's Prime Minister is vowing to launch a major military operation in the West Bank in response to an attack by two Palestinian gunmen on an Israeli military checkpoint that killed two soldiers.

Food industry leaders in the UAE have pledged to keep prices in check and shelves well stocked, as they look to curb the effects of the Iran war . The conflict, which began on February 28, has caused widespread disruption across the region. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz , where commercial ships have been attacked by Iran, has hit supply chain

Niger State PDP governorship candidate Muhammad Nami has redeemed his pledge of N15m and motorcycles to the families of 38 miners who died in NSCDC custody Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-gov-candidate-redeems-n15m-motorcycles-pledge-to-dead-miners-family/

Dubai on Thursday pledged Dh150 million ($40.8 million) to support humanitarian campaigns across the country, including efforts to deliver life-saving health care and offer a lifeline to war-hit civilians in the Gaza Strip . The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives will provide the funds to 11 UAE-based charitable groups to strengthen their cruc

President Trump is set to rally with Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa as he seeks to boost GOP candidates in a political environment that has dimmed for the party — prompting pushback from some candidates, including Hinson.

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The pledge, which Trump says will go through tax-friendly 'Trump accounts', comes two weeks before the US midterms.

The Federal Character Commission and FAAN have pledged to strengthen collaboration to promote fairness and inclusivity in recruitment and staff deployment. Read More: https://punchng.com/fcc-faan-pledge-fairness-in-recruitment-promotion/

The new Chairman of the Military Pensions Board, Maj Gen Julius Osifo, has pledged to ensure prompt payment of benefits to retired military personnel. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-military-pension-board-chair-pledges-prompt-payment-of-benefits/

Report from UN Environment Programme shows emissions growth has slowed but a turnaround is yet to be achieved

A post-election poll suggests the Parti Québécois could have won a majority government if it had not pledged to hold a sovereignty referendum in its first mandate.

Eby announced the funding commitment during a campaign stop in Kelowna, saying the money would build out the sixth-floor inpatient unit and expand the hospital's capacity.

TP-Link can't sell latest routers in US despite rivals getting FCC approvals.

There is a growing backlash against the way AI companies have gone about tackling mathematical problems – and now some mathematicians are opting to avoid AI altogether

In addition to Iraq’s Turkmen community, Mohammed Samaan Agha’s appointment as a state minister in Iraq was also welcomed in Türkiye. The minister, who also happens to be the leade...

The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.

The "drill, baby, drill" president's Middle Eastern assault has accelerated the green energy transition — but will it be enough?