Nieuws Buitenland – 5

Nieuwsoverzicht Buitenlandse Media

Op deze pagina vind je kranten en nieuwsmedia uit Denemarken – The Post, Canada – Toronto Sun, Californië – Northern California News, Koeweit – Kuwait Today, Jamaica – Jamaica Observer en Expatica News, The Art Paper, Vanitay Fair, The Hill en meer.

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    The Post - Denemarken

  • Danes will need an ETA to Visit the UK Starting April 2025
    From April 2 Danish citizens, including children, will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the United Kingdom for short stays. This includes trips for tourism or to visit friends and family. The ETA is a pre-authorization allowing travel to the UK, but it does not... Read more »
  • Future Danish parliament project put on hold
    The Danish Parliament has decided to pause the future Danish Parliament project due to a lack of broad support among political parties, and the high economic cost. The project, which aimed to restore and renovate the historic buildings that once housed the National Archives, will not move forward for now.Søren... Read more »
  • Danish Originals S5 E4: Sharin Foo
    On a visit to Los Angeles, Djursland-born Danish musician and singer Sharin Foo recalls her start with her band The Raveonettes, being signed by Columbia Records, and the excitement of being the first Danish band to play on The David Letterman Show twice. She looks back on some of the... Read more »
  • Fewer traffic injuries and deaths in 2024
    Preliminary figures from the Danish Road Directorate show that 2024 has had one of the lowest numbers of traffic injuries and deaths in history. A total of 145 people were killed in traffic accidents, making it the second-lowest number ever recorded. The figures suggest a positive trend, with less than... Read more »
  • Koran burner shot and killed in Sweden
    Koran burner Salwan Momika was shot in his home in the Swedish city of Södertälje late on Wednesday.Momika was due to receive his sentence on Thursday in a case of incitement against an ethnic group, but the Stockholm District Court has postponed the sentence because “one of the defendants has... Read more »
  • New Chinese electric car brand will soon be available in Denmark
    Two Chinese electric car brands enter the Danish market despite EU-imposed tariffs. Omoda and Jaecoo, both sub-brands of Chinese manufacturer Chery Automobile, are now being introduced by Nic. Christiansen Group, which also imports Ford, Hyundai, Honda, BYD, and Jaguar Land Rover.AvisenDanmark reports it.“We believe that Omoda and Jaecoo are brands... Read more »
  • Nordea reports record profit in annual results
    Nordea earned 37.7 DKK in 2024, according to its annual report released this morning. This is a 3% increase compared to the previous year.The bank’s return on equity for the full year was 16.7%, marking the second consecutive year above 16%. The profit growth was driven by higher income from... Read more »
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    Kuwait Today

  • Clinton Misquitta releases ebook, The Healthy Breakfast Cookbook
    KWT Today - Know What's Trending Today Clinton Misquitta releases ebook, The Healthy Breakfast Cookbook As 2023 begins, many people will be making New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and eating a healthier diet is usually the first step. Highly restrictive diets might seem like the way to go, but... Read more »
  • Closure of some roads in Kuwait due to bad weather
    KWT Today - Know What's Trending Today Closure of some roads in Kuwait due to bad weather A number of roads in Fahaheel are closed today due to the water logging due to the heavy rain witnessed in these areas. The roads closed are Fahaheel Road towards Umm Al-Haiman, Fahaheel... Read more »
  • UAE Travel Guidelines: No entry for Passengers with single name on passport
    KWT Today - Know What's Trending Today UAE Travel Guidelines: No entry for Passengers with single name on passport The authorities of United Arab Emirates has put an embargo on the the entry of travellers without their full name on an Indian passport. It added that passengers with a single... Read more »
  • Kuwait hangs seven prisoners, including two women since 2017
    KWT Today - Know What's Trending Today Kuwait hangs seven prisoners, including two women since 2017 Kuwait hangs seven prisoners in a mass execution on Wednesday. The executions are the first since January 25, 2017, when the oil-rich Gulf country also hanged a group of seven people, including one member... Read more »
  • Zomato to discontinue food ordering service in UAE from November 24
    KWT Today - Know What's Trending Today Zomato to discontinue food ordering service in UAE from November 24 With Zomato renewing its focus on restaurant discovery and dining out, it won’t be possible for residents to order food in the UAE through the app. Starting November 24, customers will be... Read more »
  • Kuwait: Banks restart loans for expatriates
    KWT Today - Know What's Trending Today Kuwait: Banks restart loans for expatriates After a break of almost three years due to the Covid pandemic, some of the banks in Kuwait restarted issuing loans to expatriates. Some of the banks have updated their policy as they decided to expand their... Read more »
  • Two arrested, 240 bottles of premium foreign liquor seized
    KWT Today - Know What's Trending Today Two arrested, 240 bottles of premium foreign liquor seized Kuwait Criminal Security Department team arrested two people in possession of about half a kilo of toxic substance and 240 bottles of imported liquor. The team also recovered large quantity of empty bags and... Read more »
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    The Hill

  • Is it still safe to fly in the US? 
    The midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter at Washington Reagan National Airport on Jan. 29 resulted in 67 deaths. If the plane struck by the helicopter was a larger jet, the number of casualties could have been two or three times larger. Should... Read more »
  • House Democrat: Trump Gaza proposal ‘makes no sense’
    Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks (N.Y.), the ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said President Trump’s proposal for taking over Gaza “makes no sense.” Meeks joined CNN on Wednesday to discuss the idea floated by Trump while meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. “It doesn’t... Read more »
  • Senate confirms Scott Turner to lead HUD
    The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Scott Turner to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), cementing another one of President Trump’s Cabinet choices.  Senators voted 55-44 on Turner’s nomination. Sens. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) voted in support alongside every Republican.  Senate Majority Leader John Thune... Read more »
  • Warner, Scott spar over DOGE Treasury access
    Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) sparred Wednesday over Elon Musk and his allies at the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) reported access to a sensitive federal payment system at the Treasury Department. “If any of your institutions suddenly let somebody into your payment system that had no... Read more »
  • Bondi sworn in as attorney general in Oval Office
    Pam Bondi was sworn in as attorney general on Wednesday in the Oval Office with President Trump looking on and telling reporters she would be “as impartial as a person can be." “I know I'm supposed to say, ‘She's going to be totally impartial with respect to Democrats.’ And I... Read more »
  • Watch live: White House holds briefing amid fallout from Trump Gaza proposal
    White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief the press Wednesday afternoon, a day after President Trump floated the idea that the U.S. take over the Gaza Strip, as the war-ravaged region is under a fragile ceasefire. Trump suggested during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu... Read more »
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    Singapore

  • This made my day: Bus captain and passenger return backpack containing over $14,000 in cash
    A backpack containing over $14,000 in cash was returned to its rightful owner, thanks to an honest passenger and bus captain. The incident was shared on the SBS Transit Facebook page on Tuesday (Feb 4). Bus captain Chen Long was driving bus service 58 when a passenger handed over a backpack... Read more »
  • ICA e-service scam: Checks found no other govt services can be done with only NRIC number, date of issue
    No government e-services can be used with only a person's NRIC number and its date of issue, said the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) on Tuesday (Feb 4). In a written reply to questions raised by several MPs during Parliament, Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo said that... Read more »
  • Shanmugam defends CMIO model, says removing it may result in 'worse outcomes'
    The Chinese-Malay-Indian-Others (CMIO) framework has worked well for Singapore, and helped forge and preserve racial harmony, said Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam on Wednesday (Feb 5). He was responding to a parliamentary question by Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Leong Mun Wai on when the Government plans to review... Read more »
  • 3 devotees allegedly attack volunteer in Jurong temple on first day of CNY
    Rather than starting the new year on the right foot, these men appear to have chosen to use their fists instead. A volunteer was allegedly attacked by three devotees at the Sheng Hong Temple in Jurong East, according to a Facebook post by the temple's management on Monday (Feb 3). According to them, the... Read more »
  • Ex-police officer executed for Kovan double murder
    A former police officer convicted of the murder of two men in 2013 has been executed on Wednesday (Feb 5). Iskandar bin Rahmat was sentenced to capital punishment on Dec 4, 2015 for killing Tan Boon Sin, 67, and his elder son, Tan Chee Heong, 42, on July 10, 2013. Iskandar had previously appealed... Read more »
  • Woman sues gynae over childbirth injury, saying his negligence impacted her life
    SINGAPORE — A 32-year-old woman has sued her former obstetrician and gynaecologist over an injury she suffered during childbirth in 2020, alleging that his negligence had impacted her marital, social and professional life. The woman is seeking unspecified damages from Dr Khoo Chong Kiat, who practises at CK Khoo Clinic for... Read more »
  • Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations
    SINGAPORE — Singapore has passed a law designed to protect against foreign interference in its race-based clans and business associations, as the government looks to limit outsiders from undermining racial harmony in the multicultural city-state. Under the Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill, which was passed late on Tuesday (Feb 4), if... Read more »
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    The Eastern Herald | News Today, Breaking News, World News & BRICS Updates

  • Google’s involvement with Pentagon and Israel in AI development
    Google’s decision to update its AI ethics policy by removing previous pledges not to develop AI for weapons or surveillance raises serious concerns about the company’s evolving priorities. Initially, Google had committed to refraining from creating technologies designed to harm people or breach international surveillance norms. This promise was made... Read more »
  • Netflix drops Karla Sofía Gascón from ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscars campaign amid controversy
    Netflix has decided to remove Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón from the promotional campaign for Emilia Pérez in the United States after resurfaced social media posts sparked controversy. The past posts, which contained racist and Islamophobic remarks, ignited backlash across various platforms. Among the controversial statements were derogatory comments about... Read more »
  • US and Trump condemn for greed and exploitation of Ukraine’s rare earth resources, undermine sovereignty amid NATO pressure
    As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia persists, a wave of criticism is growing over the United States’ handling of the situation, particularly its demands for Ukraine’s rare earth resources in exchange for continued aid. Bloomberg columnist Mark Champion has raised significant concerns that if Ukraine is pressured to provide... Read more »
  • British Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s visit to Ukraine highlights the UK’s blind support for a losing cause
    British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on an official visit to further solidify the United Kingdom’s continued support for Ukraine. The visit comes as Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine persists, with the UK reinforcing its commitment to assist Kyiv through financial aid, strategic... Read more »
  • Israeli Forces expel 60 Palestinian families in Tubas amid escalating tensions
    Israeli forces have once again demonstrated their disregard for international law by forcibly expelling at least 60 Palestinian families from their homes in the occupied West Bank city of Tubas, a move that human rights organizations have condemned as yet another war crime. The brazen assault on civilians underscores Israel’s... Read more »
  • Trump’s Gaza takeover creates another Afghanistan in the Middle East
    In yet another blatant attempt at imperialist expansion, former US President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States take long-term control of the Gaza Strip, a move that critics argue mirrors past disastrous interventions such as the war in Afghanistan and Iraq. His proposal, made during a joint press... Read more »
  • BRICS strengthens economic independence by moving away from US dollar
    Russia and Iran have officially announced that 96% of their bilateral trade is now conducted using their local currencies—the Russian ruble and the Iranian rial. This shift marks a crucial milestone in the broader BRICS initiative to challenge the dominance of the US dollar in global trade and foster a... Read more »
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    City AM

  • Brady-backed advisory firm Knighthead spends £100m in Birmingham
    The UK government has welcomed Birmingham City owners Knighthead Capital’s £100m investment into Britain’s second city, which is centred around a 60,000-seat stadium. The American advisory firm, in which NFL great Tom Brady owns a small stake, has spent the money on a 48-acre site near to Birmingham City’s St... Read more »
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad owners buy Northern Superchargers outright
    Owners of Sunrisers Hyderabad Indian Premier League (IPL) team have purchased 100 per cent of Northern Superchargers in the Hundred. It is the latest sale in a series of eight auctions in which the England and Wales Cricket Board are flogging off 49 per cent of each team. The deal... Read more »
  • EFL board set to discuss National League promotion demand
    The EFL board will meet on Thursday amid renewed pressure from the entire National League to increase the number of promotion places from two to three. All 72 National League clubs, which represent the fifth and sixth tiers of English football, wrote to the EFL this week demanding the increase... Read more »
  • Panmure Liberum: Bank of England to cut interest rates six times in 2025
    Simon French, head of research at Panmure Liberum, expects the Bank to shift to a faster pace of rate cuts later in 2025, meaning the Bank Rate would drop to as low as 3.25 per cent.... Read more »
  • City minister takes aim at cash ISAs in call to back the stock market
    The City minister lamented the hundreds of billions of pounds stashed away in cash ISAs today as she called for Brits to invest more money in London’s ailing stock market. Speaking to the Lord financial regulation committee, Emma Reynolds, who took over the role of City minister last month, said... Read more »
  • Uber shares tumble despite ‘strongest quarter ever’
    Uber shares tumbled on Wednesday despite boss Dara Khosrowshahi hailing its “strongest quarter ever” amid surging demand. The San Francisco-based firm reported a 20 per cent rise in revenue to $12bn (£9.7bn) over the three months ended 31 December. Total trips on its platform grew 18 per cent year-on-year to... Read more »
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