Up to 10,000 students have protested in Berlin against new legislation introducing a framework for a draft lottery Read Full Article at RT.com

Maritime traffic around South Africa has increased amid the escalating war in the Middle East Read Full Article at RT.com

The US strike on an Iranian ship is “embarrassing” for New Delhi as the ship was returning from India-hosted drills, Kanwal Sibal tells RT Read Full Article at RT.com

This digest provides a collection of documents prepared by the academia, think tanks, other EU institutions and bodies, as well as stakeholders that can be useful for Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Budgets to stay informed about the debate concerning the next Multiannual Financial Framework, starting in 2028. The document is produced monthly by the Budgetary Support Unit of DG BUDG and the European . Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The 2027 annual EU budget will be the last one under the current multiannual financial framework (MFF), which covers the period from 2021 to 2027. The European Parliament is contributing to the preparation of next year's budget through a set of guidelines, and the Commission will adopt the draft 2027 budget in early summer. The draft guidelines, as adopted by the Committee on Budgets (BUDG) on 5 March 2026, express Parliament's commitment to deliver for people, the economy and the planet. Parliament is due to vote on its guidelines during its March I plenary session. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

US military investigators have found that American forces were likely responsible for the recent strike on an Iranian girls' school, Reuters reported

The European Commission Spokesperson Olof Gill urged the sides to calm down and tone down their rhetoric

According to the statement, the victims are citizens of the UAE, as well as Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Egypt, India, Iran, Comoros, Yemen, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sudan, Turkey, Uganda, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Eritrea, and Ethiopia

Reserves totaled $632.355 bln as of March 1, 2025

Deliveries of nickel crude to the EU added 5% to $0.73 bln

A B.C. man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the 2021 killing of Naramata woman — a development that remained largely secret until a judge partially lifted a sweeping publication ban this week.

Brothers Derek and Darren Mori learned the missing items from their parents' cremation niche is part of what police believe to be a large string of thefts targeting cemeteries across Southwestern Ontario last year.

After spending six days on a hospital stretcher, Jaymee Miller said she hopes she never has to be admitted to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook ever again.

[GroundUp] Minister Parks Tau opposes liquidation, says it will cause a «jobs bloodbath»

[ISS] The America First Global Health Strategy is being questioned as exploitative.

[Scrolla] The Western Cape High Court ruled that the Finance Minister cannot change the Value Added Tax rate because the Constitution gives that power only to Parliament. The court gave Parliament 24 months to fix the Value Added Tax law after finding that a section of the act wrongly handed tax powers to the executive.

The actress, 31, and Brooklyn have been embroiled in an ugly fallout with her husband's parents for months, with things coming to a head in January.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments on the US-Israel war with Iran as the conflict enters its seventh day.

The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the officials said.

In what appears to be a first in the country, legislation headed to the desk of Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) would prohibit public schools from teaching that the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol were peaceful.

President Trump plans to host television executives, officials from college sports conferences and former players as he seeks to put his stamp on college sports.

 Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has warned New Delhi over a trade deal that is “almost at the finish line” Read Full Article at RT.com

Mauritius is exploring legal action against the UK over delays in ratifying an agreement on the Chagos Archipelago Read Full Article at RT.com

The Hungarian authorities have seized Ukrainian cash and gold as part of a money laundering probe Read Full Article at RT.com

A New York Times analysis has concluded that the US likely carried out the strike on an Iranian girls school that killed at least 168 Read Full Article at RT.com

Malawi’s economy is bleeding, and climate change is the culprit, the Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN) has sounded the alarm, revealing that climate-related disasters have led to a significant decline in growth, costing the country millions of kwachas in lost revenue. Speaking on the sidelines of a budget review with members of Parliament (MPs) on […] The post MEJN calls for integrated financing as climate change costs Malawi millions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Three Chinese passengers, aged between 20 and 23, were caught red-handed by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at Changi Airport Terminal 1's green channel on Feb 27.In a post on its social media on Friday (March 6), ICA said the three travellers were seen behaving suspiciously after they had collected their luggage.They were profiled for baggage screening at the green channel and asked if they had any items to declare, to which the trio replied that they had nothing to declare.ICA said its search and examination officers subsequently discovered more than 300 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes hidden in their luggage.The trio were arrested and the case referred to Singapore Customs for further investigation. 

When I was 10, Milo trucks may not have been the best thing in the world, but they were certainly a contender for it.Now, it seems a new truck is giving even that a run for its money — a Pokemon-themed truck is making its way around Singapore, and fans are delighted.This Pokemon truck has made a pit stop outside Bugis+, and AsiaOne was invited for a sneak peek on Friday (March 6) morning.Even though crowds were admittedly sparse on a weekday morning, the atmosphere was already very much celebratory with staff members handing out free Pokemon-themed sun visors and Ditto-shaped flyers.Some fans had already started trying out the free demo for Pokemon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch 2, which is available in the truck itself.Others, including families, were seen hanging around a colouring booth as they waited their turn for the demo.Speaking with AsiaOne, a fan, surnamed Ho, shared that she had seen this truck on Instagram and was excited to have a look.She has been a fan of Pokemon since the early days of Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow, available on the Game Boy.

Whether you are headed out for last-minute shopping, or simply staying out with friends to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, you can do so with a peace of mind.Public transport operators SBS Transit and SMRT will extend the operating hours of train services on the eve of Hari Raya Puasa (March 20). In addition, the operating hours of 53 bus services will also be extended to complement the extension of train operating hours. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys early and to note the changes. NSL, EWL, CCL and TELThe last train will depart North-South Line's City Hall MRT station for Marina South Pier and Jurong East at 12.30amMeanwhile, the last train to depart from the East-West Line's City Hall MRT station for Tuas Link and Pasir Ris will also be at 12.30am.On the Circle Line, the last train leaving from Dhoby Ghaut and HarbourFront MRT stations will be at 11.55pm and 11.30pm respectively.The last train departing from Bayshore and Woodlands North MRT stations are at 12am and 12.12am respectively.There will be no extension for Bukit Panjang LRT and Changi Airport services.

Uttar Pradesh, India's breadbasket, is experiencing a dramatic agricultural transformation. Productivity has surged by over 42% since 2016-17, driven by technology, hybrid seeds, and irrigation. The state now leads in wheat and is a major producer of rice, pulses, oilseeds, and horticulture, with sugarcane remaining a vital crop. Government support and market reforms are bolstering farmer prosperity

Bihar's political landscape shifts as Nitish Kumar opts for a Rajya Sabha seat, stepping down as Chief Minister. This move marks the end of an era dominated by Jayaprakash Narayan's disciples and leaves the Janata Dal (United) in uncharted territory without a clear successor.