Santo Domingo.-President Luis Abinader promulgated this Thursday Law 30-26, on measures for economic growth and mitigation of the international crisis, after being approved in the National Congress. It pursues the promotion of sustainable development, general well-being and the strengthening of the conditions that allow the economic and social growth of the nation. Likewise, it seeks to strengthen the responsible management of public resources and tax compliance based on the principles of equity, progressivity and ability to pay. The importance of preserving fiscal and economic stability is…

Santo Domingo.–President Luis Abinader led, together with the mayor of the National District, Carolina Mejía, the inauguration ceremony of the new “Paseo 30 de Mayo”, a modern space for recreation, sports and leisure that transforms a long abandoned land into one of the most important urban lungs of the capital. The project, which has an exact area of ​​50,351 square meters, was executed jointly by the Government and the Mayor's Office of the National District, with the objective of positively impacting the residents of surrounding sectors such as Honduras, Tropical, Miramar, El Cacique and t…

Local GP clinics will receive a major funding boost to help more New Zealanders get an appointment when they need one, with investment targeted to where patients need it most, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “New Zealanders are better off when they can see their GP quickly and close to home. When people can access care early, they stay healthier and out of hospital, which is better for patients and the whole health system,” Mr Brown says. “An overwhelming 86 per cent of GP clinics voted in favour of Health New Zealand’s 2026/27 funding package, which will provide general practice with an …

Community pharmacies will receive a funding boost to help more New Zealanders access timely healthcare closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Community pharmacies are often the front door to New Zealand’s health system. They provide trusted advice, dispense medicines, deliver vaccinations, and help people get the care they need in their local communities,” Mr Brown says. “We are focused on making it easier for people to access care earlier and strengthening community pharmacy services is a key part of that.” Health New Zealand has agreed to a 3.16 per cent funding uplift for co…

June 18, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases The Nigerian government has expressed its commitment to sustaining the country’s current zero-case status for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) while positioning the country to play a leading role among African nations in epidemic preparedness and response. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who is also the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness, stated this at the inauguration of the Task Force on Thursday at the State House. He said there have been no reported cases of Ebola in the country, adding tha…

A delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Tax Committee Chairman Farrukh Pulatov, is participating in the event. During a closed plenary session, the country’s application to join IOTA as an associate member was presented. The head of the Tax Committee briefed the assembly participants on the outcomes of ongoing sector reforms. The presentation focused on developing the digital administration ecosystem, implementing automated risk analysis tools, and adopting proactive tax calculation methods. Uzbekistan was admitted to IOTA after a secret ballot. Membership in the organization is anticipated t…

During this period, Uzbekistan has once more attracted the attention of the global business elite. Speaking to thousands of delegates from over a hundred countries at the Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev summarized the nation’s economic accomplishments and presented a new economic framework for the Central Asian region in the near future. This speech was more than just an official remark. It served as a strategic declaration of a nation on the brink of significant transformation. Turning a dream into reality: a four-year journey During the initial …

Ministers,Religious leaders,Colleagues and Friends, It is my honour to welcome you to this meeting, which gives us an opportunity to reflect on matters that are important to the life of our country and the progress of our people. The faith community in our country has always been more than a place of worship. It has provided moral guidance and spiritual sustenance to our people. Over many decades, our faith community has shown deep care about the conditions in which our people live and has worked for peace, justice and equality. It is in that spirit that we meet today, to reflect together …

Programme Director,Ministers and Deputy Ministers,Veterans of our struggle,Leaders of our future,Distinguished Guests,Fellow South Africans, Sanibonani. Dumelang. Avuxeni. Molweni. Ndi matsheloni. Lotjhani. Goeie môre. Good morning. It is a profound honour to stand before you today to launch the Milestones of Freedom programme. Over the course of the next year, our nation will together remember where we have come from. We will honour those who carried us here. And we will renew the promise we made to one another at the dawn of our democracy. In the span of a few short months, the calendar …

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) Muhammetnyaz Badiyevich Mashalovy should be appointed as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the State of Brunei Darussalam. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. Ashgabat, June 18, 2026. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) Muhammetnyaz Badiyevich Mashalovy should be appointed as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the State of Brunei Darussalam. President of Turkmenistan …

Today, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, came to our country on an official visit. Officials welcomed the honored guest at the International Airport of Ashgabat, which was decorated with the national flags of the two countries. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was welcomed here according to the noble tradition of hospitality. From the airport, the motorcade of the distinguished guest headed to the reception hall. Currently, the relations between Turkmenistan and Malaysia, based on the principles of equality, mutual respect and mutual advantage, are being raised to new heights. Multila…

Today, the first meeting of the Turkmen-Slovak joint commission on economic cooperation continued its work at the Yyldyz hotel in capital city. It was attended by representatives of ministries and departmental administrations, members of the delegation that visited our country under the leadership of the Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Slovakia, Wladimir Shimonyak. As it is known, on June 12, at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held via the digital network, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed the Resolution on the establishment of the T…

Türkmenistanyň ykdysady syýasaty hususy başlangyçlary hemmetaraplaýyn goldamaga, önümçilik kuwwatlyklaryny döwrebaplaşdyrmaga we azyk howpsuzlygyny pugtalandyrmaga gönükdirilendir. 5-nji iýunda sanly ulgam arkaly geçirilen Ministrler Kabinetiniň mejlisinde 2026-njy ýylyň bäş aýynyň jemleri boýunça beýan edilenler milli ykdysadyýetiň okgunly ösüşine döwlete dahylly bolmadyk pudagyň uly goşant goşýandygyny, daşyndan getirilýän harytlaryň ornuny tutýan önümleri öndürmek we ýurdumyzyň eksport kuwwatyny artdyrmak boýunça maksatnamanyň üstünlikli durmuşa geçirilýändigini aýdyň görkezýär.Ýurdumyzyň i…

The Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Mr. Djibril MAMA CISSE, began, this Thursday, June 18, 2026, a tour to make contact with the structures and actors in the public security and internal affairs sector. The objective of the tour is to inquire about the working conditions of the personnel, raise the morale of the troops and urge them to be more committed to carrying out republican missions, and finally to remind the personnel of the sense of honor, duty and defense of the homeland. This tour which will take them to all the departments of the country began with a working visit resp…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warmly welcomed the recent message of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, regarding the negotiation process and the agreement to end the war.In a statement issued on Thursday night, President Pezeshkian described the Leader’s message as a clear and decisive roadmap that defines the responsibilities of all state institutions in safeguarding Iran’s national interests and dignity.Pezeshkian expressed profound gratitude for the Leader’s illuminating guidance and unwavering support.He emphasized that the Leader’s message pl…

Delivering the keynote address on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at a two-day High-Level Consultative Conference on the implementation of United Nations Resolution A/RES/80/250 in Accra, Ghana, President Boakai said the world has reached a defining moment in its efforts to address one of humanity's gravest crimes. The Liberian Leader maintained that the consequences of slavery extend far beyond history books, insisting that the transatlantic slave trade and its aftermath remain deeply connected to the economic and developmental disparities confronting Africa and the Global South today. “There is n…

Ushtruesja e Detyrës së Presidentes së Republikës së Kosovës, Albulena Haxhiu, ka marrë pjesë sonte në pritjen e organizuar me rastin e Ditës së Shtetësisë së Republikës së Sllovenisë. U.D. Presidentja Haxhiu tha se për Slloveninë, 25 qershori është një ditë lirie dhe pavarësie, e që sipas saj, për popullin e Kosovës, kjo histori është e lehtë për t’u kuptuar. “Ne e dimë se sa guxim, qartësi dhe përgjegjësi kërkohet kur njerëzit zgjedhin lirinë dhe shtetësinë”, u shpreh U.D. Presidentja Haxhiu. Ajo më tej tha se shumë kohë para se marrëdhëniet tona të bëheshin marrëdhënie zyrtare diplomatik…

Santo Domingo.-The Dominican Electric Transmission Company (ETED) reported that this Friday, June 19, it will carry out standardization work at the 138 kV Cruce de Cabral II substation, with the aim of strengthening the reliability and security of the transmission network in the southern region of the country. The work includes high voltage tests (Hipot) on new equipment installed in the four line fields of the substation, as part of the culmination of the expansion works carried out in this important installation of the National Transmission System. These adaptations will allow the transmiss…

Santo Domingo.–The Dominican Republic will host this Friday, June 19, the fifth Meeting of the Cariforo-European Union Joint Council, a high-level trade body that brings together 42 member countries, and which will meet for the first time in the country. The opening will be led by President Luis Abinader, the Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM), Yayo Sanz Lovatón; the Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security of the European Union (EU), Maroš Šefčovič, and the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Theodora Constantinidou. This important event is tak…

Santiago.- The executive director of the National Institute of Drinking Water and Sewers (Inapa), Wellington Arnaud, gave the conference “Planning to transform: effective management as a path to human development, sustainability and public trust”, within the framework of the Expo Construction RD fair (Exco RD 2026), which takes place in the province of Santiago. The official recounted the main works that the institution he directs has carried out thanks to good planning and continuity of the State. Among the drinking water works mentioned are the aqueducts of Villa Altagracia, Monción, Navar…