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Friday, Oct 4

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Jaishankar meets Prez Dissanayake on first Lanka visit after presidential election

Jaishankar is the first foreign minister to visit Colombo since the presidential election won by the National People’s Power (NPP) alliance

Focus Ontario: Finance minister on alcohol liberalization and Doug Ford’s tunnel

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'Focus Ontario,' Global News' weekly Ontario politics show, returns ahead of the legislature's fall sitting. The finance minister is the show's first guest.

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World News | EAM Jaishankar's Sri Lanka Visit Bolsters India's Neighbourhood First Policy, SAGAR Vision

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent visit to Sri Lanka emphasised India's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, building on its Neighbourhood First policy and SAGAR …

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FG committing more resources in fight against terrorism, banditry – Information Minister

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CHIDIMMA UCHEGBU, Abuja The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the country through improved investment in equipment, manpower,…

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Scotland's Deputy First Minister says Galloway National Park consultation will be "genuine"

Kate Forbes made the pledge at the Wigtown Book Festival on Monday in an interview with former BBC Scotland political editor Brian Wilson

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FG Commits More Resources To Tackle Terrorism, Banditry — Minister

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Moham­med Idris, has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s com­mitment to tackling insecurity in the country through improved investment in equipment, man­power, and intelligence…

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PM Anwar’s Bangladesh visit symbolises Malaysia’s solidarity as first Muslim country to recognise its independence, says envoy

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DHAKA, Oct 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Bangladesh today symbolises Malaysia’s solida...

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Navratri 2024: Justin Trudeau Extends Greetings to Hindu Canadians on First Day of Navratri, Says ‘It Is Also Our Festival’

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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended greetings to Hindu Canadians on the first day of Navratri on Thursday.

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Former Singapore minister is jailed for a year for receiving gifts in landmark case

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A Singapore court sentenced a former minister to 12 months in prison in the first jailing of a former cabinet member in a city-state known for clean governance.

Thursday, Oct 3

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India News | Goa: On First Day of Navratri, CM Pramod Sawant Interacts with Women Police Officials

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. On the occasion of the first day of Navratri, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday interacted with women police officials of the state.

Minister Idris reveals major threat to Nigeria’s security

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the President Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the country through improved investment in equipment, manpower, and…

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Singapore Court Sentences Former Minister Iswaran to 12 Months for Corruption and Obstruction of Justice

A Singapore court has sentenced former minister S Iswaran to 12 months in prison for obstructing justice and improperly receiving over $300,000 in gifts, marking the city-state’s first political corruption trial in nearly fifty years.…

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first visit to Brussels signals a new era in UK-EU relations

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On his inaugural visit to Brussels, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to engage with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, marking a significant moment in UK-EU relations post-Brexit. This meeting is a precursor to formal…

UK And EU To Hold First Summit In 2025

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to “stand firm” during what are likely to be difficult negotiations to forge closer ties with the European Union, as he announced the first-ever UK-EU bilateral summit next year. During his first visit…

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Ex-Singapore Minister Sentenced To 1-year Jail Term For Corruption

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A former minister in Singapore, Subramaniam Iswaran was on Thursday sentenced to 12 months in prison for obstructing justice and accepting illegal gifts in the city-state’s first political graft trial for nearly half a century. The former…

Former Singapore transport minister sentenced to prison in rare corruption case

Subramaniam Iswaran first political officeholder to be sentenced for corruption in nearly four decades

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Ex-Singaporean Minister Bagged One Year Jail Term For Corruption

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Former Singaporean Transport Minister, S. Iswaran has been sentenced to one year in prison over corruption charges. Iswaran pleaded guilty to corruption and obstruction of justice charges and received a one-year prison sentence. Justice…

Japan PM Ishiba to unveil new happiness index in first policy speech, hints at snap election'

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TOKYO, Oct 3 — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will propose a new happiness index during his first parliamentar...

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Minister glosses over Labour freebie row fumbles as she makes startling admission

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Sir Keir Starmer's first few weeks in Government have been marred by fury over freebies given to the PM, his family and other ministers.

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Former Singapore minister jailed for year for receiving illegal gifts

Former transport minister S Iswaran was the first minister to be charged and imprisoned for nearly half a century.