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Ongoing democratic process behind Bangladesh’s unprecedented development (PM)
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said an uninterrupted democratic process over the past 13 years was behind Bangladesh’s unprecedented development. “You have noticed the change of Bangladesh ... -
Newfoundland’s largest cod processing plant halts Russian imports, putting workers out of work
Staff at the Icewater Seafoods processing plant in Arnold’s Cove, NL, November 14, 2017.Paul Daly/For the Globe and Mail When the cod fishery collapsed in Newfoundland ... -
The struggles of Douglas Devananda – NewsIn.Asia
By Sugeeswara Senadhira/Ceylon Today Colombo, February 14: India is well aware that fishermen in Tamil Nadu are guilty of using banned bottom trawls to catch fish ... -
“Why I supported Brexit and I still support it now”
When David Cameron announced the Brexit vote that would end his six-year term as Prime Minister, most Scottish Tories lined up and backed a vote to ... -
The Curse of Being Imran Khan Niazi – Head of the World’s Largest Failed State
It’s not easy to be Imran Khan Niazi. The 22nd Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan came to power in 2018 following an election ... -
Brexit news: Barnier skewered as he attacks Boris over hated deal | Politics | News
The former EU Brexit negotiator accused the Prime Minister of being a ‘buccaneer’ in calling on Mr Johnson to stick to the withdrawal agreement signed in ... -
Irish fishermen pledge ‘peaceful protest’ to disrupt Russian naval exercise
Fishermen planning to peacefully disrupt Russian military exercises off the coast of Ireland have been warned by the country’s deputy prime minister not to put themselves ... -
Top TV to watch this week: In search of the last Nazis, breaking the grip of criminal gangs and a new period drama
Normally, in documentaries about the death camps, we hear about the victims or their families, but in Luke Holland’s remarkable film Final Account, it’s the former ... -
B Medical Systems launches its manufacturing plant in Mundra, Gujarat
B Medical Systems, a world leader in medical cold chain solutions, headquartered in Luxembourg, inaugurated its new Indian manufacturing plant in Mundra, Gujarat, in the presence ... -
Obituaries | Lord Bob Hughes: a passionate fighter against apartheid
Lord Bob Hughes, 90, who died on Friday, spent some time in South Africa during his formative years. Christabel gurney writes that his experience in South ... -
From the murder of Noor Mukadam to the protests in Gwadar, reports that dominated 2021 – Must read
As 2021 draws to a close, we take a look at the top stories that have been in the headlines for weeks and months, as opposed ... -
A year later, what’s next for Brexit? | Business | Economic and financial news from a German point of view | DW
Food shortages, departures of foreign workers and empty gas stations. Britain has certainly had its fair share of setbacks since the Brexit transition period – intended ... -
Bangladesh Bank renews three-month Sri Lanka forex loan
Jhe Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the validity of its credit facility in Sri Lanka for three months after the expiry of the first three-month term ... -
2021: Events that marked a tumultuous year 2021
PARIS: From the Covid pandemic to the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban via extreme weather conditions, a look back at the significant events of 2021. ... -
In Europe, lockdown is not an option for Christmas
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced yesterday the closure of theaters and cinemas in the country, without imposing a complete lockdown, as is now the ... -
Frost leaves as Brexit minister sounds the alarm in Brussels | Europe
David Frost’s resignation as Boris Johnson’s Brexit minister has raised alarm bells in Brussels, with officials unsure of exactly what the Prime Minister’s approach will be ... -
Fawad paints a grim picture of gas reserves
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Tuesday the country’s gas reserves were rapidly depleting, warning that there would be no gas in ... -
Protest in Gwadar: ‘Won’t stop until we have peace’: Maulana Hidayat tells WION about the protest in Gwadar
Tens of thousands of men, women and children have gathered in Gwadar, Pakistan for the past month to protest against the Chinese presence in the country. ... -
Prime Minister pledges to take action against ‘illegal fishing’ by trawlers – Pakistan
Noting the “legitimate demands” of Gwadar fishermen, Prime Minister Imran Khan pledged on Sunday to take action against “illegal fishing” by trawlers and would hold talks ... -
Port of Newcastle honored at Preeminent Sustainability Awards
Image courtesy of Newcastle Port Posted on December 6, 2021 at 8:45 am by The maritime executive [By:Â Port of Newcastle] The Port of Newcastle has been ... -
Brexit news: Boris’ promise to take back control destroyed by LEAVE voters in new poll | Politics | New
The latest poll from Savanta ComRes, which polled 2,060 UK adults from November 26-28, suggested the UK is failing in its vow to regain control after ... -
Why Pakistan is unlikely to dismantle its deep state
Thirteen years after the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai on November 26, 2008, there is little doubt that the attacks were carried out with the active ... -
Brexit News: Ireland “very worried” that Boris triggers Article 16 | Politics | New
A former Irish diplomat alleged to Express.co.uk that the Irish government is “very worried “about threats from the UK to trigger Article 16. Ray Bassett argued ... -
UK to rally to Jersey if French threats to fishing licenses materialize
The UK “will continue to support Jersey” if France incurs consecutive “unwarranted” threats over post-Brexit fishing rights, Boris Johnson said. The Prime Minister met with Jersey ... -
Boris Johnson live news: MPs will vote on sordid reforms
Boris Johnson’s voice sounds hoarse in House of Commons debate Brexit has resulted in UK businesses paying tariffs on up to £ 9.5 billion worth of ... -
EU implodes as Netherlands angry at Brussels over ‘impossible’ Brexit fishing deal | Politics | New
Brussels approved a € 5.4 billion emergency fund in June to help businesses cope with the short-term effects of Brexit. The money is intended to cover ... -
France has put enormous pressure on Macron to take on Boris against the migrants – We must fight against the UK! | Politics | New
Tensions between France and the UK over the management of migrants in Calais have skyrocketed in recent weeks. The mayor of Calais, Natacha Bouchart, threatened Boris ... -
The big row of eggs: UK and France fight over fish … and other stuff
Fish divide. Their different smells are distinctive, and while some people like them, others find their gooey exterior off-putting. They can also drive a wedge between ... -
France releases British trawler caught in Channel fishing dispute
LONDON (AP) – A UK-registered scallop caught in a post-Brexit dispute between the UK and France over fishing licenses has been released by French authorities, its ... -
UK ‘has a responsibility to lead the way’ on going green, Rishi Sunak tells Cop26
Rishi Sunak said the UK has a responsibility to lead the way for a green shift by forcing the city to tackle climate change today. The ... -
Boris Johnson condemned Britain to replay Brexit over and over again | Rafael Behr
In the war of words over fishing rights in the Channel, much attention was paid to a single line in a leaked letter from Jean Castex, ... -
France “FINALLY frees the seized British trawler” in the middle of the descent
France today denied that a seized British trawler was released as ministers hailed Emmanuel Macron’s “setback” in the face of his threats of retaliation in the ... -
France and the United Kingdom are fighting over the fish. What is this war of words really about?
It’s the war! Well, it’s a war of the fish. And like in past Fish Wars, the words are fierce, the stakes are low, gunboats appear, ... -
France offers a reprieve in the fight against post-Brexit fishing with the United Kingdom | Nation and world
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) – The French President on Monday offered Britain an extra day of negotiations to try to find a compromise on a troubling post-Brexit ... -
Beaune issues rare reprimand in English as he confronts Frost with FIVE Brexit ultimatums | Politics | New
Laura Kuennsberg on Macron’s real motivations behind the fishing war The bitter war of words between the two countries erupted on Thursday after the arrest of ... -
Johnson tells Von der Leyen that French threats are “completely unjustified” | Brexit
Boris Johnson told European Commission President French threats to block British exports in response to fishing license dispute were “completely unjustified”, as ports of Calais and ... -
Red light, green light – The European Union is modernizing its Arctic policy – Eye on the Arctic
EU Commissioner for Fisheries, Oceans and Environment Virginijus Sinkevičius speaking at the Arctic Circle Conference in Reykjavík in October 2021 (Arctic Circle) As the scope of ... -
Trump hopes to compete with Twitter and Facebook with TRUTH Social
By Kester Kenn Klomegah Women are playing an increasingly important role in solving the problems facing society and the state and in the modern world they ... -
Šefčovič optimistic about the possibility of reaching a deal on Northern Ireland by the end of the year
Britain’s 25-year-old model of importing cheap labor has been shaken by Brexit and COVID-19, sowing the seeds of a 1970s-style winter of discontent, with labor shortages, ... -
Poles hope Tusk will prevent EU exit – EURACTIV.com
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. The European ... -
Fishing fury: EU ship ‘longer than a football pitch’ among those plundering UK waters | United Kingdom | New
Greenpeace super patrol trawler Willem van der Zwan Using official figures released by the Marine Management Organization (MMO), the Pro-Brexit Facts4EU think tank report highlights the ... -
Government can’t ‘wave a magic wand’ to solve supply chain problems – Sunak
There will be gaps on supermarket shelves this Christmas, industry executives have warned, as Rishi Sunak has said he cannot “wave a magic wand” to make ... -
Once cheering on Boris, Scottish fishermen are now condemning the Prime Minister
On UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s last in-flight visit to Scotland’s largest fish market, he managed to bid £ 185 at auction for an expensive tin ... -
Brexit to ‘devastate’ fishing industry as explosive report reveals loss of £ 300million | Politics | New
A report by Gary Taylor, a former Defra official and fisheries negotiator, estimated that the UK fishing industry will suffer a loss of £ 300million by ... -
France threatens retaliation against UK as fishing spat soars again
Breadcrumb Links PMN company Author of the article: Content of the article PARIS – France will vote on possible retaliatory measures within two weeks after Britain ... -
UK and France at loggerheads over post-Brexit fishing rights
PARIS – The United Kingdom and France are once again at loggerheads over fishing rights in the Channel, leading Paris to warn against possible retaliatory measures ... -
Jersey fishermen caught in post-Brexit row
Jersey fishermen are expressing concerns over repeated delays in post-Brexit agreements for fishing rights, as the final deadline looms for EU access to waters around British ... -
Macron and Johnson speak, frozen – POLITICO
NEW YORK – The problems haven’t gone away, but French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson are now at least on good terms ... -
Canadian dollar, TSX slide ahead of uncertain election outcome
By Fergal Smith TORONTO (Reuters) – The Canadian dollar fell to a one-month low against its U.S. counterpart on Monday and the Toronto stock market posted ... -
France urges Brussels to step up pressure on UK over fishing rights
Newsletter: Europe Express Your essential guide to what matters in Europe today. Delivered every day of the week. France urged Brussels to step up pressure on ... -
EU calls for urgent WTO reform – Expat Guide to Switzerland
EU Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis pleaded on Thursday for urgent reform of the World Trade Organization, saying it was high time to change the World ... -
Vietnam works to promote trade, investment and agricultural cooperation with EU | Business
AN President Vuong Dinh Hue attends the signing of cooperation agreements between Vietnam and Belgian and European companies (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – During the recent ... -
Frozen assets, a broken Achilles and a seven-minute treble – the last time Man City lost their first game of the season
Losing the first weekend of the league season is not something Manchester City or Pep Guardiola are particularly used to. Sunday’s lackluster 1-0 setback at Tottenham ... -
Emmanuel Macron snubbed by the French in the Brexit dispute: “I do not blame England” | United Kingdom | New
French President Emmanuel Macron appears to have rejected the prospect of attending a summit with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The Times reported that the French government ... -
Allow bottom trawlers to fish in protected areas such as “bulldozing in a nature reserve”
ITV News correspondent Rupert Evelyn reports on fishing in protected waters Traveling on a flat, calm sea in the middle of the English Channel, those aboard ... -
Why the iconic Hilsa is disappearing from the menu of commoners in West Bengal
Hilsa and the monsoon are as synonymous in the Bengali lexicon as in the kitchen. But Hilsa or Illish, a freshwater fish native to the Bay ... -
Criminal proceedings against Sirisena demanded – the Island
*P CoI blamed for not making specific recommendation against Ranil *The criminal responsibility of the head of the CNI and the SIS highlighted *Respond within a ... -
Brexit fishing battle as Norwegian trawlers rush to catch fish before entering UK waters | Politics | New
Under post-Brexit rules, fishermen in the northern European nation are no longer allowed to fish up to the 12-mile British coastal border. This makes Norwegian boats ... -
MP raises complaints from Shetland fishermen over cod quotas, foreign vessels and financial losses during debate on impact of Brexit on industry
Alistair Carmichael, Member of Parliament for Orkney and Shetland. photographed during the debate. Photo: Parliamentlive.tv Islands MP Alistair Carmichael has raised complaints from frustrated Shetland fishermen ... -
Tackling Balochistan’s Problems
It is heartwarming that the Prime Minister is trying to heal the wounds of the largest province by coming up with megaprojects and development plans. What ... -
Prime Minister provides enhanced annual contribution for the recovery of Balochistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan, regretting the continued neglect of the former leaders towards the province of Balochistan, assured Monday that the federal government would increase its ... -
Pohru: unruly “abandoned” water
In 2014, Narendra Modi stormed the national and international scene as a rock star. One of the first decisions of the nationalist government of the BJP ... -
Frenchman François Hollande pushed for serious revenge on Brexit: “There must be a price! | Politics | New
François Hollande: Brexit is IRREVERSIBLE At the end of last month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the EU would not hesitate to ... -
Highlights of UK Export Finance Performance from 2020 to 2021
1. Foreword by the Director General Last year has been one of the big challenges, but UKEF has helped UK businesses weather the storm, with a ... -
Ship’s designer says new royal yacht “looks like a hull fishing trawler”
Boris Johnson’s plans for a new £ 200million national flagship have been criticized by a prominent naval architect as resembling a “1950s hull fishing trawler“. The ... -
Brexit to date: EU hopes for “a little calm” – but sinks into protocol | Politics | New
George Eustice calls on EU to lift ‘senseless’ sausage ban Mairead McGuinness said trust between the EU and the UK must be restored and added that ... -
Boris Johnson’s vision for new royal yacht “looks like a 1950s trawler”, says prominent naval architect
Boris Johnson’s vision of a new national flagship to replace the royal yacht looks like a “1950s fishing trawler“, according to a leading naval architect. The ... -
The quest for a more pragmatic Northern Ireland protocol
June 19, 2021 SELDOM CAN a simple treaty protocol caused so much turmoil so soon after it was signed. As part of Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, ... -
Fisheries bodies call on Scottish government to set up own advisory group
Two Scottish fishing organizations are calling on the SNP government to set up its own expert group to respond to any ‘crazy’ advice and help future ... -
Government and opposition trade allegations over the country’s economic woes – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The government and the opposition have held each other responsible for the country’s economic woes as discussion on the budget for the next fiscal year ... -
Legendary environmentalist to speak to Lankans on June 17 under the umbrella of WNPS – The Island
… calls into question Kariyawasam’s agenda: the president sets the record straight By Shamindra Ferdinando Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said yesterday (13) at a hastily organized ... -
Brexit news: Irish fishing panic revealed as urgent letter sent to Micheal Martin | Politics | New
Cork fishing protest flotilla heads for the River Lee With EU fishermen now limited in the amount they can spend in UK waters, boats from France, ... -
Panicked EU chiefs chill threats of sausage trade war with Britain
PANIC EU leaders have cooled threats of a sausage trade war with Britain after being accused of risking the peace in Northern Ireland. Stepping away from ... -
Supertrawlers and fishing boats plundering UK waters targeted in new Operation Enough of the Rhetoric! “| United Kingdom | New
Fishing: the super trawler Margiris crisscrosses the English Channel Greenpeace launched Operation Ocean Witness to coincide with World Oceans Day today. The six-month project will involve ... -
Reflections of the Sundarbans as Cyclone Amphan turns 1
A year ago, Cyclone Amphan brought down land in the state of West Bengal and caused indiscriminate havoc and destruction in the state. As the cyclone ... -
Beyond defense, blue economy collaboration can deepen India-Philippines relations
On May 27, India and the Philippines held their first ever India-Philippines Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture Virtual Trade Conference (IPBC-MFA). The virtual trade event brought together ... -
EU outrage: Slovakia pledged ‘Brexit will be very painful’ for UK | United Kingdom | New
Brexit continues to engender tensions between the UK and the EU as Minister David Frost warns the Northern Ireland Protocol is not sustainable in its current ... -
Tauktae impact: Gujarat offers 105 crore relief package to fishermen
Beaten down by devastating Cyclone Tauktae, fishermen in Gujarat will receive emergency aid of 105 crores from the state government. Emergency aid includes 50 percent of ... -
Is justice independent in France? The Mukhtar Abliazov case
Life after politics can be a daunting prospect. But, for some, after many years in government, perhaps as career politicians, entering the private sector also opens ... -
State registers four new local cases of COVID-19 in first day of lockdown
âPositive cases at the door, primary close contacts at the door. If we have this additional ADF staff paired with authorized agents, we are actually doubling ... -
Unaccompanied migrant children await their fate in Ceuta
The telegraph Nicola Sturgeon faces backlash for keeping Glasgow under Covid Level 3 restrictions Glasgow is to remain in the UK’s top lockdown for a week ... -
Brexit: British fishermen left out – while Norway sucks up mackerel | Politics | New
And Trevor Datson said the grim situation contrasted starkly with Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s lofty promises before Britain left the European Union last year. Mr Datson ... -
Johnson has a lot to say about fishing
FOLLOWING Jayne Adye’s excellent article in TCW last week, “Why are we still letting the EU plunder our fishing waters?” questions must be put to our ... -
Brexit: Brits furious as they order PM to fix EU mess or lose votes | UK | New
Although the UK has left the bloc, the EU and some remnants have tried to make Britain’s post-Brexit future as difficult as possible, sparking anger among ... -
The mayor of Granville defends an accused French fisherman
The French pelagic trawler L’Alize 3 operating north-west of the Ecréhous reef Photo: DAVID FERGUSON Gilles Ménard deflected the blame on the Jersey government for preventing ... -
EU calls on UK to respect citizens’ rights after abuse scandals | European Union
EU leaders will call on Boris Johnson to respect the rights of their citizens following scandals over their treatment in the UK, including their detention in ... -
Cong leaders visit coastal town: 200 boats damaged, Jafrabad fishermen count their losses
As more roads were restored in Amreli district on Wednesday, opposition leader Paresh Dhanani and fellow Congressman Ambarish Der traveled to Jafrabad, the coastal town near ... -
Brexit news: Boris accused of “using” the fishing industry as tensions explode | Politics | New
Fishing had been a major bone of contention in bitter trade talks between the UK and the EU last year, before an 11-hour deal was signed ... -
Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon’s plot to join EU weakened by Theresa May | UK | New
Sturgeon ‘behaves like a dictator’, says expert If Britain had joined the EEA, Scotland could have left the UK and joined the EU, without requiring a ... -
Celtics turn Boston common room into group home
The daily beast Gaza residents ‘fleeing their homes’ as Israeli ground forces join the offensive Reuters / Ibraheem Abu Mustafa The IDF says its ground forces ... -
Brexit news: Boris Johnson attacked by Leaver over deal with EU | Politics | New
As part of his Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), the Prime Minister accepted the Northern Ireland Protocol, which introduced customs controls on goods traveling between Northern ... -
Senator Rand Paul on Fauci’s final comments after their clash on Capitol Hill
The daily beast World braces for virus as America begins to move forward The success of the Biden administration in tackling the COVID epidemic has been ... -
France delays agreement on EU-UK fisheries financial services – source
A fisherman looks at the aquarium aboard the Boulogne-sur-Mer trawler “Nicolas Jeremy” in the North Sea, off the coast of northern France, December 8, 2020. REUTERS ... -
Islanders divided over diplomatic storm in Jersey
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“It’s like a circus. It got completely out of control ‘: Islanders divided over diplomatic storm in Jersey
T The morning after a major diplomatic storm in Jersey, the sun is shining and all is quiet in the port of Saint-Hélier. A far cry ... -
UK increases angling stakes with France
Jersey’s Deputy Environment Minister Gregory Guida speaks with representatives of French fishermen in St Helier, Jersey, May 6, 2021. [Photo/Agencies] British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stressed ... -
Vacationers rush home defying health rules
Passengers trample physical distance on a crowded ferry at the Shimulia ferry terminal in Munshiganj on Friday, May 7, 2021 Dhaka Tribune People use rental cars, ... -
Boris Johnson sent a fishing ultimatum on his Brexit deal to restore control to the UK | Politics | New
Former Brexit MEP Mr Habib is a fierce critic of the PM who recently suggested he should step down for failing to keep his promise to ... -
Jersey electricity: what’s going on in Jersey? France threatens to cut electricity | World | New
Anyone who has followed the EU / UK divorce saga will remember that fishing rights were one of the last and biggest sticking points in the ... -
UK sends Navy ships to Jersey as fishing with France intensifies
Boris Johnson has ordered Royal Navy ships to patrol the waters off Jersey in a growing dispute between the UK and France over fishing rights. France ...