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Ya Biladi
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Spain approves the reception of 3,000 children from the Tindouf camps
The Spanish government has approved the reception of «around 3,000 children» from the Tindouf camps this summer. «At the proposal of the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration, the Council of Ministers has taken the necessary steps to authorize the temporary stay of Sahrawi minors and issue visas for their chaperones, as part of the 'Holidays in Peace 2025' program», the government said in a statement. Launched in the mid-1990s, the program aims to temporarily host Sahrawi children from the Tindouf camps. Between 2014 and 2024, approximately 34,500 Sahrawi minors benefited from the initiative, according to the same source. The program is coordinated by several associations supporting the Sahrawi people, the National Sahrawi Delegation, and the Sahrawi delegations of various autonomous communities. The Ministries of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration; Foreign Affairs, the European Union, and Cooperation; Interior; Territorial Policy; and Democratic Memory, along with the autonomous communities hosting the children, all participate in this effort. Over the past decade, regions such as Andalusia, Catalonia, Castilla-La Mancha, the Basque Country, and Galicia have been the main hosts for Sahrawi minors under the program. Initially launched in 1979 by Spanish communists, «Holidays in Peace» has since been used by the Polisario to promote its position in Spain. Last year, the Forum of Support for Tindouf Autonomists (FORSATIN) criticized the program, warning about the «uprooting of peace ambassadors». Ten days ago, sources from Spanish intelligence services reported that «dozens of Sahrawis born in the Tindouf camps (Algeria), who had participated in the 'Holidays in Peace' program», were found to be involved with terrorist groups operating in the Sahel, according to the daily La Vanguardia.
Arab Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait slaps up to KD 500,000 fine in push against money laundering
KUWAIT CITY, June 18: A new decree No. 10/2025 has been issued to amend certain provisions of Law No. 106/2013 concerning combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The decree includes the following provisions: Article One: Article 25 of Law No. 106/2013 shall be replaced with the following text: 'Based on the recommendation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Council of Ministers shall issue the necessary decisions to implement United Nations Security Council's resolutions issued under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, related to combating terrorism, its financing, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. This includes decisions to list, delist, or freeze funds and other assets, and to prohibit transactions with natural or legal persons without prejudice to the rights of those acting in good faith. These decisions shall take effect from the date of their issuance. The Council of Ministers may delegate the exercise of the powers stipulated in the above paragraph to a minister. In the absence of any legal impediment, the Minister Plenipotentiary may assign the task to a special committee. The executive regulations shall specify the rules for publishing or making these decisions available, the method for appealing them, the rules for managing frozen funds and assets, and the procedures for authorizing the release of specific amounts to cover necessary living expenses and other financial obligations. These measures aim to ensure that such funds are used strictly for their designated purposes, in addition to outlining any other controls and procedures necessary to implement the provisions of this article. Article Two - A new article '33-bis' shall be added to Law No. 106/2013, as follows: Anyone who violates a decision issued under Article 25 of this law shall be subject to a fine ranging from KD 10,000 to KD 500,000 for each violation. This penalty shall be without prejudice to any other penalties or measures that regulatory authorities may impose on financial institutions or designated non-financial businesses and professions, by the provisions of Article 15 of this law. Article Three - Regulations and decisions issued before the entry into force of this decree- law, concerning the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions issued under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter related to combating terrorism and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, shall remain in effect, provided they do not conflict with the provisions of this decree, unless amended or repealed. Article Four - The Prime Minister and the ministers, each within their respective jurisdiction, shall implement this decree-law, which shall enter into force from the date of its publication in the official gazette.
The Print
4 days ago
- Business
- The Print
CM Rangasamy seeks VP's intervention to grant statehood to Puducherry
Rangasamy stated that successive elected governments, irrespective of their political parties, have time and again impressed upon the Centre for the need for statehood. Rangasamy presented a memorandum to the vice president on Monday during a meeting. Dhankar is currently on an official three-day visit to Puducherry to participate in functions at JIPMER and Pondicherry Central University. Puducherry June 16 (PTI) Chief Minister of Puducherry N Rangasamy has sought the intervention of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to grant statehood to Puducherry, which is currently a Union Territory. The territorial Assembly had also adopted resolutions with the unanimous support of all political parties and more importantly the people of Puducherry for statehood, he pointed out in the memorandum. The chief minister emphasised that the elected government of the Union Territory of Puducherry is a limited government, not by the Constitution but by the decades-old law of the Parliament, through the Government of Union Territories Act of 1963 which is still in force. He stated in the memorandum that even though the government is elected democratically with a Council of Ministers and an assembly, it is unable to function and execute various developmental activities quickly because of a lack of powers at the level of the Council of Ministers. He also brought to the notice of the vice president that Puducherry is currently not included in the Finance Commission on the ground, resulting in improper devolution of funds for development. He also pointed out that if statehood is granted to the Union territory about Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 crores under additional devolution of funds as per the existing formula can be expected which will be helpful to take up various infrastructural activities to improve Puducherry as a fast-growing place as a tourism destination. 'With limited powers now we are unable to attract investors for industrial development to generate employment opportunities,' Rangasamy said. He requested the vice president to discuss the granting of statehood whenever possible at higher levels for enhanced tourism and for industrial development. PTI COR HIG HIG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
CM Rangasamy seeks VP's intervention to grant statehood to Puducherry
Puducherry June 16 Chief Minister of Puducherry N Rangasamy has sought the intervention of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to grant statehood to Puducherry, which is currently a Union Territory. Rangasamy presented a memorandum to the vice president on Monday during a meeting. Dhankar is currently on an official three-day visit to Puducherry to participate in functions at JIPMER and Pondicherry Central University. Rangasamy stated that successive elected governments, irrespective of their political parties, have time and again impressed upon the Centre for the need for statehood. The territorial Assembly had also adopted resolutions with the unanimous support of all political parties and more importantly the people of Puducherry for statehood, he pointed out in the memorandum. The chief minister emphasised that the elected government of the Union Territory of Puducherry is a limited government, not by the Constitution but by the decades-old law of the Parliament, through the Government of Union Territories Act of 1963 which is still in force. He stated in the memorandum that even though the government is elected democratically with a Council of Ministers and an assembly, it is unable to function and execute various developmental activities quickly because of a lack of powers at the level of the Council of Ministers. He also brought to the notice of the vice president that Puducherry is currently not included in the Finance Commission on the ground, resulting in improper devolution of funds for development. He also pointed out that if statehood is granted to the Union territory about ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 crores under additional devolution of funds as per the existing formula can be expected which will be helpful to take up various infrastructural activities to improve Puducherry as a fast-growing place as a tourism destination. "With limited powers now we are unable to attract investors for industrial development to generate employment opportunities," Rangasamy said. He requested the vice president to discuss the granting of statehood whenever possible at higher levels for enhanced tourism and for industrial development.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Rangasamy submits memorandum to Vice-President seeking Statehood for Puducherry
Chief Minister N. Rangasamy has reiterated the demand for Statehood for Puducherry. In a memorandum to visiting Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday, the Chief Minister said Statehood was essential for the development of the union territory. He urged Mr. Dhankhar 'to discuss granting of Statehood issue whenever possible at higher levels to take Puducherry to the next level of quality of life and for enhanced tourism and industrial development.' Mr. Rangasamy said all political parties while in power have impressed upon the Central government the need for granting Statehood to the union territory. The Legislative Assembly has passed several unanimous resolutions demanding the same. It was the earnest desire of all political parties and more importantly people of Puducherry to get Statehood, the memorandum said. 'I would like to emphasize that the elected government of U.T. is a limited government, not by the Constitution but because of the decades old law of Parliament, the U.T. Act of 1963, which is still in force. Even though the government is elected democratically with Council of Ministers and an Assembly, it is unable to function and execute various developmental activities quickly because of lack of powers at the level of Council of Ministers,' he said. The Chief Minister said the territory would be eligible for additional revenue of ₹ 1,500 crore to ₹ 2,000 crore through devolution of funds if Statehood is granted.
