Tag: presidency
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Belgium’s terror attack blunders tarnish its upcoming EU presidency – POLITICO
[ad_1] BRUSSELS — Belgium had big plans for its upcoming Council presidency. But its handling of the October 16 shooting spree by Tunisian gunman Abdesalem Lassoued, which left two Swedish football supporters dead, has since led to a series of embarrassing revelations. Lassoued was living residing in the country as an undocumented migrant after Belgian…
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Pro-China front runner set to win Maldives presidency, local media says
[ad_1] Pro-China front runner Mohamed Muizzu was set to win Saturday’s presidential vote in the Maldives, according to local media tallies, after a campaign dominated by the archipelago’s relationship with traditional benefactor India. Muizzu was ahead of incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih with 53.92 per cent of the vote and a lead of more than 17,000…
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Could the 14th amendment be used to stop Trump from running for presidency again? – Channel 4 News
[ad_1] In the United States, Republican and Democratic opponents of Donald Trump are considering using a rarely-used section of the constitution to stop him from running in next year’s presidential election. The 14th amendment, written after the civil war, has been used in two major lawsuits already stating that the former president is constitutionally ineligible…
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Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, COP28 Presidency sign MoU to promote tolerance, human fraternity during COP28 – Climate – COP28
[ad_1] The UAE Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence and the COP28 Presidency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote tolerance, coexistence, and human fraternity during COP28. Signed in the presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and…
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COP28 Presidency announces $4.5 billion UAE finance initiative to unlock Africa’s clean energy potential – Climate – COP28
[ad_1] Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President-Designate, today announced a UAE finance initiative that will provide US$4.5 billion to help unlock Africa’s clean energy potential. The announcement was made during a keynote address at the inaugural African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The landmark initiative brings…
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New Delhi’s Role in G20 Strengthened as India Hosts Inclusive Presidency
[ad_1] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the nation’s commitment to inclusivity during its G20 presidency, signifying the African Union’s participation at India’s invitation. In his 104th Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi described India’s leadership of the G20 as a “people’s presidency.” Preparations are in full swing for the G20 Leaders Summit in September,…
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Spain’s socialists win presidency of lower chamber
[ad_1] Thursday (17 August) saw the start of a newly-elected parliament in Spain, with the MPs meeting for the first time in congress (the lower house) to decide who will preside over the chamber. Although the official legislature has begun, everything is still up in the air, as the constitution of the Cortes is independent…
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Spanish EU presidency must reach deal on migration reform
[ad_1] The European Parliament convened last week for its final plenary session before the summer break. Its agenda was ambitious, filled with proposals and files that need approval before the end of the mandate next year. Some were rejected, but many were adopted, including the parliament’s resolution calling for EU action on search and rescue…
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Spain’s PM Sánchez travels to Kyiv to begin EU presidency
[ad_1] Spain will take over the six-month EU Council rotating presidency from Sweden on Saturday (1 July), amid uncertainty over the impact of the country’s upcoming domestic elections on its priorities. Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sánchez will kick off its presidency by immediately travelling to Kyiv this Saturday. This will be his third time in…
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UAE convenes first signature event of its UN Security Council presidency on cooperation between UN and League of Arab States – World
[ad_1] Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, chaired the primary signature occasion of the UAE’s United Nations Safety Council presidency for the month of June, on strengthening cooperation between the UN and the League of Arab States to additional peace, safety, and stability within the Arab area. “This occasion builds on the Presidential Assertion…