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France avoids downgrade from Moody’s in boost for Macron’s government
Rating agency retains Aa3 score as it assumes ‘deficit-reducing budget for 2027 will be adopted’
Crisafulli hopes he’s shed the ‘new’ government tag. That has its own risk
Across a week of speeches, the first-term premier marked halftime in the election cycle with plenty of talk. Will voters continue to like what they hear – and see?
Strange triangular craft reported in new U.S. government UFO release
<p>The latest batch of declassified files includes eyewitness sightings from earlier this year of a flying black triangle performing inexplicable aerial maneuvers</p>
Government to modify labour survey to capture gig economy, unpaid household workers
Periodic Labour Force Survey will include additional questions to measure labour underutilisation
Lebanese people want Israel ties, stronger government to oust Hezbollah, AMCD head says
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Meta is charging government and nonprofit pages to post links on Facebook
The new restrictions are a test which is explicitly not supposed to impact these entities.
U.S. Government Takes a Cut of Chip Business in Japan-Funded Deal
President Trump’s novel deal-making is on display in upstate New York, where the administration is funneling Japanese funds into a government-owned chip factory.
Keralam government prioritising infrastructure development in fisheries sector, says Minister
Inaugurating development works completed at Puthiyappa and Koyilandy fishing harbours, Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor says govt. will continue to implement schemes aimed at improving the living standards of fishers
UK government to make unprecedented intervention in setting of water bills
<p>Exclusive: Angela Eagle tells utility bosses next price review ‘must focus on value for money for customers’</p><p>Ministers will make an unprecedented intervention in water bills and how companies prioritise investment, directing bosses to bring down costs and stop leaks and sewage overflows.</p><p>Angela Eagle, the environment secretary, has told suppli
Tamil Nadu government fixes car purchase ceiling for Ministers, key Assembly functionaries and other MLAs
Under the amended rules, notified in the official gazette, the ceiling will be increased by 5% annually.
Denmark to ban mink farming in government U-turn
Once the world's largest producer of mink pelts, the nation's industry has declined in recent years.
Government calls for stronger energy supply structure in white paper
The fiscal 2025 white paper on energy highlighted the need to strengthen Japan's energy supply-and-demand structure to prepare for future emergencies.
Government committed to developing Kittur and Kakati as tourist destinations, says Karnataka Minister
Karnataka’s PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi said the government is drawing up comprehensive plans to develop the forts in Kakati and Kittur
Wales plans to ban steel pylons as government launches consultation
The Welsh government says it is consulting on an "undergrounding-first approach" to electricity lines.
UK government advises stockpiling water and food
The UK government has published guidance urging households to “be ready” in the event of a national emergency by stocking up on essentials and signing up for government support. The new advice that households should ensure they could be self-sufficient for three days in an emergency was posted on a government website on Thursday, along with a written ministe
Government spent nearly ₹500 crore on Vizianagaram’s development, says MLA Aditi Vijaya Lakshmi
TDP Mayor candidate Avanapu Bhargavi seeks the support of trade bodies in the elections
Israeli government orders army to prepare for full closure of West Bank
Order comes after Israel’s army said it had killed two gunmen and thwarted a ‘terror attack’ that injured several people
Federal government makes bid to send Australian to space
The federal government has officially made a bid for Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg to join a mission to the International Space Station in 2028.
Government defends Snowy Hydro 2.0 amid $25b cost surge
The Albanese government is doubling down on its defence of Snowy Hydro 2.0 as Australia’s critical clean-energy backbone.
India news: Thousands of Indian pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks disrupt flights, government facilitating return
Indian pilgrims have been caught up in flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks. The government says it is working to arrange their return. DW has the latest.
Hacking attempts surge as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws
TOKYO/BEIJING/AMSTERDAM, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Global firms and governments rushed on Thursday to patch critical flaws in the PHP programming language that underpins much of the internet, as cloud firms reported a surge of hacking attempts after the vulnerabilities were disclosed.
Israel's elections: What would a new government change?
Israelis will vote on Tuesday in the first national election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack and subsequent war on Gaza . Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s Likud party could win, but polls are showing that opposition candidates also have a good chance. No single party is likely to secure a majority. Whoever wins will almost certainly have to f
Anthropic's proposed AI safety bill only allows government to block models under extreme conditions
The draft of an artificial intelligence safety bill that Anthropic quietly pitched to lawmakers would allow the federal government to block AI tools only if they kill or injure at least 50 people, or cause at least $1 billion in damages. Nate Soares, executive director of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, joins with analysis.
Miller says government moving quickly but no timeline for new digital regulator
In an interview with The Canadian Press, Miller said the government is moving as quickly as possible on digital safety bill C-34, which includes a ban on social media for kids.
Why managing fiscal is a tightrope for State governments
Most State government expenditure is on social sectors, such as health and education, and economic sectors, such as agriculture and irrigation. In Kerala, such spending has driven social progress since the 1960s. The gap between expenditure and receipts is usually financed through market borrowings.
Government had warm ties with outgoing Governor Arlekar, says Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Attending his official send-off, Arlekar says he only returned the affection shown by people of the State; he adds that he is happy that he could complete his tenure without much confrontation
What Is PHP? Why Are Government and Business Websites Going Offline?
A critical security flaw in the programming language underpinning much of the web has prompted a global rush to patch vulnerable systems.
Greens see red over Keralam government move to permit sand extraction in 17 rivers
Society for the Protection of the Environment, Kerala (SPEK) says though the govt decision has been presented as a flood mitigation step, no environmental impact assessment appears to have been conducted. Activists also point out that this may serve as a pretext for indiscriminate extraction of sand from all rivers and streams
Hendel to 'Post': Reservists Party could decide Israel's next government - interview
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Netanyahu promises Iran regime change: Can Israel topple Tehran government?
Israel can inflict devastating damage on Iran, but analysts question its ability to overthrow Tehran’s government.
Government rows back on promise to hold tribunal into scoliosis and spinal surgery scandal
Issues include unauthorised springs implanted in children, alleged waiting list irregularities and unnecessary hip surgeries
Every Briton should stockpile water and food supplies, government advises
<p>Be Ready campaign aims to prepare UK for impact of climate crisis, technological dependency and threats by hostile state</p><p>Every Briton is being urged to stock up to nine litres of bottled water and three days’ worth of food in new government guidance designed to ensure that households can survive a weather, cyber or other serious emergency.</p><p>The
Mysuru: AHINDA organisations protest omission of Yathindra Siddaramaiah from government advertisements
The protesters, led by K.S. Shivaram, State president of the Karnataka State Backward Classes Awareness Forum, sought action against the persons responsible for the alleged violation of protocol by omission of Mr. Yathindra’s name.
Tamil Nadu government releases list of public holidays for 2027
Full list of public holidays in the year 2027 as announced by Tamil Nadu government
Why governments pulled websites offline over the decades-old PHP programming language
Servers that use the popular PHP programming language were exposed to a critical security bug. Millions of websites have their data at risk.
Amit Shah slams Opposition, says protests will achieve nothing, NDA will form next government in Punjab
Inaugurating projects worth ₹8,941 crore aimed at cleaning the Yamuna in Delhi, Mr. Shah asserted that the BJP would seek a mandate from people in 2029 after rejuvenating the river
NT government accused of politicising Kumanjayi Little Baby's death
The Northern Territory government has used its parliamentary majority to pass a motion condemning Chansey Paech for comments he made to the media about Kumanjayi Little Baby on Tuesday.
ARSON ATTACK: Tibet’s exile government asks Pretoria for protection, SA says leave it to SAPS
The Central Tibetan Administration has called on the government to ensure the safety of its representatives in South Africa following an arson attack last week, but Pretoria says it is not aware of the request.
Stock up to survive 'extreme weather and cyber attacks', government urges
The UK is urging households to stock up enough emergency supplies to survive for three days in a crisis as part of a new campaign to strengthen national resilience.
Germany news: Government expecting increased tax revenue in 2027
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said state tax revenue will increase by €4 billion in 2027. Meanwhile, public service websites have been coming back online after a PHP security scare.
‘No indications’ PHP code flaw has led to government systems being hacked, cyber security official says – as it happened
<p>Some 32 government services are offline while work is carried out to address potential cybersecurity issues, a minister has said</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/22/tell-us-small-business-have-you-been-affected-by-the-php-code-flaw">Tell us: have you been affected by the PHP code flaw?</a></p></li></ul><p>The <strong>
Karnataka government to outsource regulatory functions in three departments
These include Factories, Boilers, Industrial Safety and Health in the Labour Department, Food Safety and Drug Administration in the Health and Family Welfare Department, and Legal Metrology in the Food and Civil Supplies Department
KPMG ban on government work extended after 'serious ethical failings'
The federal government extends its ban on KPMG bidding for new government work until at least the end of February, following allegations its audit partners misused client data then mishandled a whistleblower's complaint.
Why foreign governments are paying lobbyists to make their case in Brussels
More countries are turning to public affairs consultants instead of diplomats to make their case
Government announces plans for new commercial oyster farm in Northland's Kaipara
It comes as wastewater flowing into the Mahurangi Harbour near Warkworth has been plaguing oyster farmers' ability to harvest.
Business rights can't disregard sanctity of pilgrimage site: Gujarat government to HC on non-veg ban
Six restaurant owners have challenged the blanket ban imposed by the Gujarat Government two months ago on the sale of non-vegetarian food within a 500-metre periphery of the temple
Government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble
Oct 21 (Reuters) - Government websites in Europe and elsewhere went offline on Wednesday after the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language sent website operators around the world scrambling to protect their systems.
Vanuatu government warns against claims of breakaway 'second republic'
Prime Minister Jotham Napat has voiced serious concern over claims of a "second republic" by a group in the small northern province of Torba.
The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built
For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds.
Commentary: Troubled AirAsia needs some government indulgence, not a blank cheque
Malaysia has repeatedly used public funds and government-backed financing to support troubled corporations. AirAsia's financial woes offer an opportunity for a fresh template, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
U.S. ordering some government staff to depart Saudi Arabia
The U.S. military has also been quietly reducing its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to regional threats from the Houthis and direct threats from Iran, CBS News has learned.
Haryana Congress flays BJP government over its failure to keep poll promises
Deteriorating law and order, farmers’ grievances, unemployment, corruption, poor healthcare services and drug abuse are among other issues. The Congress leaders cornered the BJP on the government’s completion of two years of its third term in Haryana
Government websites in the EU and Canada taken offline over PHP vulnerability
All websites using PHP should update to the latest security patch.
West Bengal government sets up SIT headed by retired justice to probe Durga Puja pandal stampede
After the incident, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that the SIT will be headed by a sitting judge of Calcutta High Court
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