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La plateforme SAFIDY tire la sonnette d'alarme sur les conditions actuelles du processus électoral à Madagascar. Dans un communiqué de presse rendu public hier, l'organisation estime que l'absence d'actions urgentes expose le pays à des élections non inclusives et dépourvues de crédibilité, appelant les autorités en place à tirer les enseignements des échecs électoraux passés. SAFIDY replace son analyse dans le contexte politique né des événements de septembre, marqués par une mobilisation (…) - Politique

Galaxy’s Alex Thorn says Bitcoin's $126,000 peak translates to $99,848 after being adjusted for inflation, falling short of its milestone six-figure mark. Bitcoin came just shy of hitting a milestone six figures when inflation is factored in, despite the cryptocurrency hitting an all-time peak of above $126,000 in October, says Galaxy head of research Alex Thorn. “If you adjust the price of Bitcoin for inflation using 2020 dollars, BTC never crossed $100,000,” Thorn said on Tuesday. Thorn said his adjusted price high for Bitcoin (BTC) accounted for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decline in purchasing power incrementally across every inflation print from 2020 to today. Read more

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that the statutory definition of a “workplace” un­­der the Protection Against Harass­ment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010, is expansive and covers situations linked to official activity even if the harassment occurs outside office premises. Justice Raheel Kamran issued the ruling while dismissing a petition filed by a government official seeking to overturn his removal from service for workplace harassment, a penalty imposed by the Punjab Ombudsperson and later upheld after the rejection of his representation by the governor. The petitioner, Umer Shehzad, a district manager, was accused by his female subordinate, an ad hoc teacher, of persistent harassment. According to the complaint, Sheh­zad allegedly used his supervisory position to cast indecent glances, send inappropriate WhatsApp messages and demand an illicit relationship in exchange for professional favours. According to the complaint, Sheh­zad forcibly entered her residence, attempted to rape her and ...

Немецкую правоэкстремистскую партию "Альтернатива для Германии" (AfD) обвиняют в попытках через парламентские запросы получить конфиденциальную информацию о маршрутах поставок западного вооружения в Украину и средствах защиты от российских беспилотников.

Two new exchange-traded funds from Amplify track companies building the infrastructure for stablecoins and tokenization, blending stocks and crypto. Digital asset manager Amplify has launched two exchange-traded funds tracking blockchain projects across stablecoins and tokenization.  The company said on Tuesday that its Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ) and Amplify Tokenization Technology ETF (TKNQ) both went live on the NYSE Arca exchange. Both funds track a diversified index of companies working on products or infrastructure, along with projects that generate revenue from tokenization and stablecoins. Read more

'Sydney and New South Wales have changed forever as a result of that terrorist activity,' the state premier told reporters. Pro-Palestine and activist groups slam 'draconian anti-protest laws' and plan legal challenge

• Court directs ex-PM to appear at next hearing in person or via video link • Lawyer again barred from meeting PTI founder to sign power of attorney ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday extended the interim bail of PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the May 9 cases and five other matters, while directing the former prime minister to appear at the next hearing either in person or through video link. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka heard the pre-arrest bail applications. Advocate Shamsa Kayani appeared on behalf of the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi. However, arguments on the bail pleas could not be advanced due to the unavailability of the ex-PM. Consequently, the court extended the interim bail and adjourned the hearing till Jan 27, directing that the PTI founder’s appearance be ensured on the next date. Apart from the May 9 cases, other cases, including attempt to murder and submission of alleged fake receipts, have been registered against the former prime minister. A...

RAWALPINDI - Aleema Khan, sister of Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), along with several other party leaders and workers staged a protest sit-in near Adiala Jail after being denied meeting with the former prime minister.

• IT minister says process to improve 3G and 4G services, pave way for 5G launch • Claims 245m Pakistanis ‘making do’ with 274MHz, compared to 600MHz available in Bangladesh • ECC approves over $7m bailout package for PIA-IL to discharge $4m tax liability ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday approved the process for the auction of 600 megahertz (MHz) spectrum within two months, followed by the rollout of 5G internet in five to six months, on the recommendation of a US-based consultancy firm. The decision was made at a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, which also approved a Rs20bn (more than $7m) bailout package for Pakistan International Airlines Investment Limited (PIA-IL) to discharge $4m tax liability against Roosevelt Hotel, New York, and other domestic loan liabilities. Speaking at a no-questions-asked recorded statement, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khwaja said the new spectrum auction, to be completed by early Fe...

ISLAMABAD: Inflow of foreign loans and grants to Pakistan increased 14 per cent to $3.032 billion in the first five months (July-November) of the current fiscal year compared to $2.667bn, mainly on the back of support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Inflows in November alone amounted to $511m, relatively higher than $471m in October, but almost 46pc lower than $944m in the same month of last year. Of the total, foreign loan inflows rose 46.22pc to $2.521bn in 5MFY26 compared to $1.724bn last year. Grants, on the other hand, fell by 43pc to $54m from $94m in the same period last year. These inflows do not include $1.2bn disbursed by the IMF early this month and would be accounted for later. MoF reports Pakistan receives over $3.03bn, including grants The target for total foreign inflows for current year has been set at $19.9bn compared to $19.4bn last year. In July-November of 2023, Pakistan was able to materialise more than $4.3bn mainly because of signing of the 9-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA)...

Шведскую активистку Грету Тунберг арестовали во время пропалестинской акции в Лондоне, во время которой Тунберг демонстрировала плакат в поддержку запрещенной в Великобритании группы "Palestine Action".

James Cameron vindt het nog steeds te vroeg om te praten over de toekomst van de Avatar-franchise. De regisseur wil eerst afwachten wat de derde film, die sinds vorige week in de bioscoop te zien is, doet.

The first elements of a system designed to counter unmanned aerial vehicles have been installed along the Polish-Belarusian border, with the system set to become operational in January next year.

Există analiști care susțin că războiul declanșat de președintele rus Vladimir Putin împotriva Ucrainei nu este motivat exclusiv de temeri de securitate sau de ambiții imperiale, ci și de o dorință profundă de a recâștiga respectul pierdut pe scena internațională.

“We had seen hate spreading through our communities. We knew then, as we know now, that hatred targeted towards the Jewish people never ends there," said Nemesh, Sydney Jewish mayor.

O tânără care a vândut haine și produse second-hand pe o platformă online se teme că va fi obligată să își declare veniturile la ANAF, deși susține că nu a obținut profit. Relatarea sa a stârnit o dezbatere aprinsă pe rețelele de socializare.

Gaat er dan alsnog een streep door de transfer van Joey Veerman naar Fenerbahçe? De voorzitter van de Turkse topclub moet verklaringen afgeven bij justitie in Turkije inzake drugshandel.

На этой неделе США перебросили большое количество самолетов с войсками специального назначения, а также грузовых самолетов в Карибский бассейн.

The Ontario Securities Commission has cleared Matador to raise $58 million, which it intends to use to expand its Bitcoin treasury. Bitcoin financial services firm Matador Technologies has received the regulatory green light to sell up to 80 million Canadian dollars ($58.4 million) worth of company shares, which it will use to help reach its goal of owning 1,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2026. Matador said on Tuesday that the Ontario Securities Commission has permitted it to issue $58.4 million worth of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, debt securities, or units over a period of 25 months.  Matador CEO Deven Soni said the firm is “focused on increasing Bitcoin per share over time” and would “continue to target a treasury balance of 1,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2026.” Read more