Press Releases

Secretary Naig Announces Eight Additional Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Projects

Projects restore the land while improving water quality and soil health DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 16, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is beginning...

Working Visit by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Anita Anand, 15 to 16 October 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Anita Anand is on a working visit to Singapore from 15 to 16 October 2025. This is her first visit to Singapore in her current capacity. Minister Anand called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister (Trade &...

Minister Thembi Simelane: W20 Summit Under South Africa’s G20 Presidency

Address by Minister Thembi Simelane Minister of Human Settlements of Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the W20 Summit Under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, Vivari Hotel and Spa, Johannesburg Programme Director, Co-Chairs of W20 South...

Minister Thembi Simelane and Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli hand over tittle deeds in Northern Cape, 17 Oct

The Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane together with the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli and the Northen Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Bentley Vass, will...

During Democrats Government Shutdown, ICE Law Enforcement Officers Are Risking Their Lives Without Pay to Arrest the Worst of the Worst

WASHINGTON – Despite the Democrats’ government shutdown, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to arrest and remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from American communities including pedophiles, drug traffickers,...

Newly-appointed Government officials pledge continuous contribution to development of Macao

MACAU, October 16 - The newly-appointed Government officials expressed their sincere gratitude for the trust placed in them by the Central Government and the Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai. They pledged to uphold their responsibilities and...

Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to combat crime, protect Canadians, and build safer communities

CANADA, October 16 - In a rapidly changing and more dangerous world, Canada is focused on what we can control. We are building our economy with major projects and millions more homes, we are empowering Canadians with lower costs and new...

Prime Minister Golob: "Today's government visit to Pomurje is an opportunity to see the projects we are carrying out for the people."

SLOVENIA, October 15 - The Pomurje region, known for its multicultural character and strong agricultural and food-processing traditions, has valuable natural assets for sustainable tourism and geothermal energy. However, it faces challenges of...

Prime Minister Golob: “A healthy economy is precisely what will continue to make this country successful”

SLOVENIA, October 14 - The Congress of Economic Democracy is the central event of the Institute for Economic Democracy, dedicated to discussions on advanced models of business organisation. One of the main topics was the proposed bill on worker...

Secretary Noem Announces U.S. Coast Guard to Receive Paychecks Despite Government Shutdown Thanks to One Big Beautiful Bill Funding

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made the following announcement: “While Democrats have played politics with military pay to fight for illegal aliens, the US Coast Guard has been defending our maritime...

Minister Agio Pereira Participates in the Ceremony of the 50th Anniversary of the “Balibo 5” and National Press Freedom Day

Thu. 16 of Outubro of 2025, 11:42h The Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Agio Pereira, representing the Prime Minister, participated in the ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Balibó Five and...

Newly-appointed Government officials sworn in

MACAU, October 16 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today administered the swearing-in of Mr Wong Sio Chak as the Secretary for Administration and Justice; Mr Chan Tsz King as the Secretary for Security; and Mr Tong Hio Fong as...

UK home secretary says nation is losing control over boarders

(MENAFN) Britain’s Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has admitted that the government is struggling to control illegal immigration, warning that the situation is eroding public trust in state institutions. Mahmood is expected to issue the warning...

Home secretary says Britin authorities lost control of its borders

(MENAFN) UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned that Britain is losing control of its borders, with soaring illegal immigration eroding public trust in the government and the credibility of the state. Mahmood is expected to deliver the...

Trump’s government seeks ways to pay federal officers amid shutdown

(MENAFN) As the US government shutdown enters its third week, the Trump administration is exploring alternative methods to ensure federal law enforcement officers continue to receive pay, according to reports. With negotiations between Democrats...

Polish Foreign Minister Addresses Western Support for Ukraine

(MENAFN) Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has urged Western countries to be prepared to financially support Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia for a minimum of three additional years. Speaking during a visit to London, Sikorski—known...

Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong: AFSIC - SA Investment Summit

Programme Director; High Commissioner of South Africa to the UK, Mr Jeremiah Mamabolo; Minister of Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Dean McPherson; The entire South African Delegation; The Investor Community; Distinguished...

Minister for Civil Defence meets with Moldovan Minister of Foreign Affairs

SWEDEN, October 15 - Press release from Ministry of Defence Published 15 October 2025 On Monday 13 October, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin met with Moldovan Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi for a bilateral meeting in...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Oral Reply to Parliamentary Questions on the "Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict", 15 October 2025

QUESTIONS Mr Ang Wei Neng: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) how will Singapore support the 20-point peace plan for Gaza proposed by the United States; and (b) whether Singapore will consider playing a role in the peace plan if it is...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Written Replies to Parliamentary Questions, 15 October 2025

QUESTION Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs in the past year (a) how many dialogue sessions and workshops have been conducted for students, youths and businesses to help them understand Singapore’s foreign policy;...