30

Jan

Rise in reports of fake weight-loss drugs linked to shortage of real thing, WHO says

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned that global shortages last year of popular diabetes medicines that are also used for weight loss, such as Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, had…

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30

Jan

“Furthering MDB’s Outreach Will Be My Priority” – Leo Brincat

Leo Brincat, Chairman of the Malta Development Bank Leo Brincat, who assumed the role of the Malta Development Bank's new Chairman, demonstrated a commitment to prioritising outreach as his top…

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30

Jan

EU moves closer towards stronger AML package

The European Union has inched closer towards a deal on a new anti-money laundering package, following a key agreement reached between the Council and the European Parliament. The institutions described…

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30

Jan

King Charles leaves hospital after prostate treatment

Britain's King Charles and his daughter-in-law Kate, the Princess of Wales, both returned home from hospital on Monday after undergoing planned treatments. Charles, 75, who had spent three nights in…

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30

Jan

Defence Secretary vows ‘all necessary actions’ after US troop deaths

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed on Monday that the United States would take "all necessary actions" to defend its troops after a drone attack by Iran-backed militants that killed…

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30

Jan

Israel accuses 190 UN staff of being ‘hardened’ militants

An Israeli intelligence dossier that prompted a cascade of countries to halt funds for a U.N. Palestinian aid agency includes allegations that some staff took part in abductions and killings during…

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30

Jan

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 30 January 2024

Updated 1150 Transparency International says Malta is a flawed democracy A report on global corruption indicates that Malta's corruption level has sustained its status quo since the previous year. According…

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29

Jan

Olli Rehn to return to Bank of Finland, ECB Jan. 31

HELSINKI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Olli Rehn, whose campaign to become Finnish president ended on Sunday, will on Jan. 31 return to the position of governor of the Bank of…

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29

Jan

German offshore wind power share drops as land network expands -TenneT

Jan 29 (Reuters) - Years of network expansion on land in Germany has led to a drop in the proportion of offshore wind power contributed from the North Sea to…

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29

Jan

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso quit ECOWAS bloc

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, three West African states led by the military, said they are immediately leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional economic bloc…

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29

Jan

Kate, Princess of Wales, back home after surgery

LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Kate, the Princess of Wales, has returned home from hospital after a two-week stay following abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace said on Monday. Kate, 42, the…

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29

Jan

Pope says Africans are ‘special case’ when it comes to LGBT blessings

VATICAN CITY, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Pope Francis said in an interview published on Monday that Africans were a "special case" in the opposition of bishops and many other people…

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29

Jan

Danish frigate departs for the Red Sea to assist US-led operation

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen KORSOR NAVAL BASE, Denmark, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Denmark on Monday sent a frigate to the Red Sea, where it will participate in a U.S.-led coalition to…

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29

Jan

France to push for EU law changes as farmers block Paris highways

France to push for EU law change at summit Farmers block main highways around Paris French farmers step up pressure on government Belgian farmers also protesting in Brussels PARIS, Jan…

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29

Jan

Unemployment rate remains a steady 2.4% – NSO / Malta News Briefing – Monday 29 January 2024

Updated 1300 Unemployment rate remains a steady 2.4% - NSO In December 2023, the seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate remained steady at 2.4%, matching the previous month. This reflected a…

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29

Jan

Meloni: Italy’s African investment plan worth initial 5.5 bln euros

ROME, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Italy's much vaunted development plan for Africa will have an initial endowment of more than 5.5 billion euros ($5.95 billion), including public guarantees for investment…

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29

Jan

UK government to ban disposable vapes to prevent use by children

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce plans on Monday to ban the sale of disposable vapes to prevent their use by children, and reiterate the government's intention to introduce…

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29

Jan

Russia’s Putin registered as presidential candidate – Ifax

MOSCOW, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has been registered as a candidate for the March 15-17 presidential election, the Interfax news agency cited the Central Election Commission…

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29

Jan

Political pressure builds on Biden to strike Iran after US deaths

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The killing of three U.S. troops and wounding of dozens more on Sunday by Iran-backed militants is piling political…

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29

Jan

UPDATED: EU reviews funding for UN Palestinian agency after Israeli allegations

Jan 29 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Monday it would review whether it could continue to fund the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) in light of the allegations…

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29

Jan

North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missiles, KCNA says

SEOUL, Jan 29 (Reuters) - North Korea tested its new submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCM) on Sunday, firing an upgraded missile for the second time in a week and accelerating its…

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29

Jan

Russia warship conducts anti-submarine drill in South China Sea

Jan 29 (Reuters) - Russia's Pacific Fleet frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov has conducted an anti-submarine exercise in the South China Sea, Russian news agency reported on Monday, citing the fleet's press…

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29

Jan

Shock after masked gunmen kill one person in Istanbul Catholic church

Turkish authorities have captured two gunmen who shot one person dead on Sunday during a service at a church in Istanbul and who are believed to be tied to Islamic…

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29

Jan

UPDATED: White House says US doesn’t want wider war, hostage talks ‘constructive’ -MSNBC

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The United States does not want a wider war with Iran or the region, the White House said on Monday, adding that the administration believes…

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29

Jan

West urges Kosovo to reverse decision to ban Serbian dinar

PRISTINA, (Reuters) - Four European countries and the United States urged Kosovo to suspend a decision banning Kosovo's Serb minority from using the Serbian dinar, a move which could fuel…

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29

Jan

UPDATED: No pressure on Ukrainians living abroad to return and serve in military, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he does not want to pressure conscientious objectors who have fled abroad to return to the country, in an interview with German public broadcaster ARD,…

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29

Jan

Stubb and Haavisto continue to second round in Finland’s presidential race

By Anne Kauranen and Essi Lehto Centre-right Stubb wins first round Stubb will face liberal Haavisto in 2nd round Second round will be held on Feb. 11 HELSINKI, (Reuters) -…

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29

Jan

Three US troops killed, up to 34 injured in Jordan drone strike linked to Iran

By Phil Stewart, Steve Holland and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Three U.S. service members were killed and dozens may be wounded after an unmanned aerial drone attack on U.S.…

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28

Jan

Slovak PM reaffirms support for Ukraine’s EU membership bid

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico reaffirmed support for Kyiv's bid to join the European Union at talks in Ukraine on Wednesday, but said policy differences remained on issues including NATO…

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28

Jan

Turkey moving swiftly toward final step on Sweden’s NATO bid

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey is expected to send the final instrument of ratification for Sweden's NATO membership to Washington within days, now that President Tayyip Erdogan signed it off, in…

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28

Jan

What you need to know about the 2024 Finnish presidential election

By Elviira Luoma and Canan Sevgili (Reuters) - Finland holds a presidential election on Jan. 28 in a new era marked by the country joining the Western military alliance NATO…

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28

Jan

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 28 January 2024

Morning Briefing PM does not exclude return for Schembri, Mizzi or Cardona PM Robert Abela has refrained from categorically rejecting the possibility of allowing Keith Schembri, Konrad Mizzi, or Chris…

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27

Jan

Finland’s presidential hopefuls vie to offer toughest stance on Russia

Finns vote in first NATO-era presidential election on Jan 28 President leads foreign and security policy Finns' stance toward Russia hardened since Ukraine war By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI, (Reuters) -…

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27

Jan

US to station nuclear weapons in UK to counter threat from Russia

The United States is planning to station nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time in 15 years as the threat from Russia increases, Pentagon documents seen by The…

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27

Jan

What do we know about when the UK election will be?

LONDON, (Reuters) - Britain's next national election is expected this year, although its timing is uncertain. Here is what is known about when to expect the vote, and the process…

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27

Jan

Canada cap on international students should help ease rent pressure -BoC governor

OTTAWA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Canada's move to cap the number of international students should help address the challenge of rising rents, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem told the…

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27

Jan

UPDATED: Britain and Italy suspend financing for UNRWA

ROME, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Italy has decided to suspend financing of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday. The decision follows…

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27

Jan

UN agency probes staff suspected of role in Oct 7 attacks on Israel

By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber GENEVA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said it had opened an investigation into several employees suspected of involvement in the…

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27

Jan

UPDATED: Ambrey says fire exchanged between carrier and skiff southeast of Oman’s Salalah

DUBAI, Jan 27 (Reuters) - British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Saturday a security team on board a bulk carrier exchanged fire with armed individuals on a Somali-style skiff…

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27

Jan

Czech Senate fails to ratify European treaty on violence against women

PRAGUE, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Lawmakers in the Czech Republic's upper house Senate narrowly voted against ratifying a decade-old international treaty aimed at preventing and combating violence against women. The…

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27

Jan

King Charles doing well in hospital after prostate treatment

By Michael Holden itain's King Charles is doing well after having planned treatment to address an enlarged prostate on Friday, a royal source said after he was admitted to the…

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27

Jan

ICJ ruling: Key takeaways from the court decision in Israel genocide case

THE HAGUE, (Reuters) - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel on Friday to take action to prevent acts of genocide as it wages war against Hamas militants in…

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27

Jan

Donald Trump ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million, will appeal verdict

By Jonathan Stempel and Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) - Donald Trump was handed a stinging defeat on Friday by a Manhattan jury that ordered him to pay $83.3 million…

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27

Jan

Russia’s Putin says Ukraine shot down plane, deliberately or in error

MOSCOW, (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said that a Russian military plane that crashed near the border with Ukraine was shot down by Ukrainian air defences, whether on purpose…

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27

Jan

Taiwan says 11 Chinese military planes crossed strait’s median line

TAIPEI, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday it had detected 11 Chinese military planes crossing the Taiwan Strait's median line in the past 24 hours. The…

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27

Jan

North Korea signals confrontation, no signs of war preparation

By Josh Smith North Korea is stepping up confrontation with the United States and its allies, but officials in Washington and Seoul say they have spotted no signs Pyongyang intends…

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27

Jan

UPDATED: Strong quake in southern Guatemala jolts residents, felt in El Salvador

GUATEMALA CITY/SAN SALVADOR, Jan 27 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), causing some…

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27

Jan

Mars rover data confirms ancient lake sediments on red planet

By Steve Gorman OS ANGELES, Jan 26 (Reuters) - NASA's rover Perseverance has gathered data confirming the existence of ancient lake sediments deposited by water that once filled a giant…

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27

Jan

Houthi’s TV says U.S. and British airstrikes target Yemen port

CAIRO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The Houthi's Al-Masira television said on Saturday that the U.S. and the UK launched two airstrikes that targeted the port of Ras Issa, Yemen's main…

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27

Jan

UPDATED: Crew battle blaze on tanker hit by missile in Gulf of Aden

Jan 27 (Reuters) - The tanker Marlin Luanda was on fire but no deaths or injuries were reported after the vessel was struck by a Houthi anti-ship missile in the…

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27

Jan

Friends, allies urge Trump to choose a woman or Black man as his running mate

By Steve Holland, Alexandra Ulmer and Tim Reid Friends and allies of Donald Trump are giving him the names of mostly women and Black men as he seeks their advice…

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27

Jan

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 27 January 2024

Morning Briefing Population increases 29% since 2012 Official statistics released on Friday reveal that Malta's population expanded by more than 25% over a decade. Between 2012 and 2022, the population…

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26

Jan

Haley raises $1 million since Trump donor warning, but loses a prominent funder

By Alexandra Ulmer and Tim Reid (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's campaign said it had raised $1 million since Donald Trump issued a warning to her donors, even…

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26

Jan

No chance Putin will attack NATO says Lithuanian general

As fears grow among European officials about a potential Russian assault on NATO, the commander of Lithuania's armed forces is keeping cool. “This year, next year, the possibility or the…

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26

Jan

Italy uncovers $1.9 billion fraud linked to Chinese shadow bank network

Italian police said they had uncovered a tax fraud carried out by 85 suspects involving 1.7 billion euros ($1.9 billion) in false invoices, with the money laundered through a system…

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26

Jan

UN rights chief voices concerns over Italy-Albania migrant pact

A deal allowing Italy to build reception camps in Albania for thousands of migrants arriving by sea raises concerns about arbitrary detention and living conditions, the U.N. human rights chief…

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26

Jan

Kremlin denies report that Putin reaching out to US, might drop key demands on Ukraine

MOSCOW, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Friday denied a Bloomberg report that President Vladimir Putin was "putting out feelers" to the United States for possible talks on ending…

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