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Minister lays out carbon plan at Japan summit
Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming (彭啟明) on Wednesday updated international energy and climate leaders on Taiwan’s latest climate and carbon reduction policies during the Japan Energy Summit in Tokyo. Taiwan has set a contribution target of...
Government to invest millions into DNA technology in bid to treat serious illness
21 June 2025, 17:30 | Updated: 21 June 2025, 17:48 The UK government is set to pour £650 million into DNA technology. Picture: Alamy The Government is set to pour £650 million into DNA technology in an effort to treat serious illnesses before they...

Minister of Culture suspends NIHOTOUR enforcement nationwide, calls for inclusive dialogue
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has ordered the immediate suspension of all enforcement activities by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) across the country. The directive...

Minister pays surprise visit to LGH
LAHORE: On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb paid a surprise visit to the Lahore General Hospital (LGH), to personally asses on ground position in the LGH. Disguised as an...
Minister felicitates child cancer survivors who passed with flying colours
Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, Minister of School Education, felicitates childhood cancer survivors who achieved outstanding success in their 10th and 12th board examinations at CANSHALA, a special school for children with cancer, in Chennai on...
Minister Nobuhle Nkabane's Seta woes deepen
Prof Malegapuru Makgoba says president must act on 'disgrace' after shock new claim that higher education minister turned blind eye to Seta corruption 22 June 2025 - 00:00 By KGOTHATSO MADISA, SABELO SKITI and THABO MOKONE President Cyril...

Minister's Moment: Whether ‘No Kings’ or ‘Yes Kings’, God still rules
Last weekend, when the U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary (and also Flag Day and President Trump’s birthday) with a parade in Washington, D.C., and when “No Kings” rallies were held elsewhere protesting what were called authoritarian...

Minister Shivanand appeals to Centre to allow sugar export

Minister hands over compensation for Phase II of Pazhakutty–Mangalapuram Road project

Minister Santosh Lad assures action after children drown in lake

Minister instructs officials to expedite land acquisition and railway projects in Hassan

Minister debunks claims of abandoning Nigerians in Iran
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has dismissed as false the reports circulating on social media claiming that Nigerian nationals have been abandoned in Iran.Tuggar clarified the situation in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by...

Government rolls out Linda Jamii under SHA, introduces special health cards for teenage mothers
The government has launched Linda Jamii, a comprehensive maternal care package under the new Social Health Authority (SHA), replacing the NHIF-based Linda Mama program. Health Cabinet Secretary, Adan Duale says unlike Linda Mama, Linda Jamii...

Minister of Finance proposes 'seed money' strategy to unlock disbursement
Minister of Finance proposes 'seed money' strategy to unlock disbursement At the question-and-answer session on June 19, Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang outlined strategies to ensure full disbursement of public investment funds, including...

Minister of Finance: Supporting business development by both institutions and resources
Minister of Finance: Supporting business development by both institutions and resources National Assembly deputies discussed solutions to support businesses and encourage the private sector to participate in infrastructure investment on June 18....

Education Minister Congratulates Az Buki Vedi Initiative
Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev sent a congratulatory address to the participants and organizers of the ninth edition of the international Bulgarian language reading competition for first and second grade students abroad Az Buki...

First phase of property tax relief to roll out in Q1 of FY26: Finance Minister
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced that the first phase of Egypt’s property tax relief measures will be implemented in the first quarter of the upcoming fiscal year. In parallel, the Cabinet is expected to finalise a new customs...
Minister Sankwasa urges unity to achieve 10 000 housing target
The Urban and Rural Development Minister has urged the housing sector role players to contribute to the realisation of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's target to build 10,000 houses this financial year. James Sankwasa made the call during the...
Uproar over power cut in U.P. hospital; Opposition targets government
Samajwadi party national president Akhilesh Yadav requested the Health Minister to “stop playing politics” and asked to give “extra attention” to the health department. File | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena The Opposition parties and social media...

‘Hybrid model’: How Pak minister Khawaja Asif described military's interference
Pakistan's defence minister, Khawaja Asif, on Saturday, attempted to gloss over the country's army's influence on governance, claiming the nation is being governed under what he called a “hybrid model”. This is the second time this week that Asif,...