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NHK
5 days ago
- Politics
- NHK
South Korea's President Lee briefed by Yoon's ministers at 1st Cabinet meeting
South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung has convened the first Cabinet meeting and has been briefed by ministers over pending issues after he took office on Wednesday. The meeting on Thursday was joined by those from preceding Yoon Suk-yeol administration as the process to choose new ministers is still underway. Lee said he wants to hear from those ministers as they are most aware of issues that government ministries and agencies are facing. He also said that he wants them to listen to his opinions. Also on Thursday, South Korea's National Assembly passed bills to appoint special counsels to investigate Yoon over his failed martial law declaration and allegations about his wife Kim Keon-hee. The former First Lady allegedly accepted a luxury bag. The bills were approved by the assembly before, but vetoed by then President Yoon. The People Power Party, which is now on the opposition side, is accusing the ruling Democratic Party of leading the forcible passage of the legislation. The partisan divisions between the ruling and opposition camps have yet to be narrowed even after the presidential election.
Free Malaysia Today
29-05-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
PM chairs Cabinet meeting, but ministerial vacancies not discussed
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said the Cabinet meeting was held at 2pm today. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA : Transport minister Loke Siew Fook confirmed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chaired a Cabinet meeting this afternoon. However, he said the meeting held at 2pm did not discuss the resignations of economy minister Rafizi Ramli and natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. 'Yes. There was a meeting with the prime minister at 2pm today. That's why I was late. I was not informed of any Cabinet changes. 'The prime minister said the transport minister will remain in the post,' he said in jest to reporters after chairing the National Logistics Task Force's meeting here today.
Fox News
23-05-2025
- Health
- Fox News
RFK Jr. backtracks on timeline for determining cause of autism
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared to backtrack on his previously stated timeline for determining the cause of autism by September in an interview on Thursday. Kennedy told CNN's Kaitlan Collins that it will "probably take us another six months" to uncover "the most solid information" on what has been causing autism diagnoses to spike in the United States. During a Cabinet meeting last month, Kennedy told President Donald Trump that HHS had launched a "massive testing and research effort" to uncover the root causes of what he describes as "the autism epidemic." "By September, we will know what has caused the autism epidemic, and we'll be able to eliminate those exposures," Kennedy claimed during the Cabinet meeting. When asked by Collins if his September timeline was still on track to be achieved, Kennedy seemed to backtrack on his original pledge. "We'll have some of the information," Kennedy replied. "To get the most solid information, it will probably take us another six months." According to Kennedy's new estimation, the cause of the "autism epidemic" is expected to be shared with the public sometime around March of next year. Collins then asked the HHS secretary if it would be safe to assume that parents will not know what causes autism by September. "Well, we'll see," he answered. "We're going to — as I said, we're going to replicate some of the studies that have already been done that look like sound studies, and we'll know a lot from those, and then we'll know a lot more afterwards." The journalist followed up Kennedy's response by asking if there would be a "definitive answer" to the cause of autism by September, to which he replied: "It depends what those replicable studies show." Referencing Kennedy's prior statement that it would take another six months to uncover "the most solid information," she asked the HHS secretary what he expects to happen after those six months. "I expect we will know the answers of the etiology of autism," Kennedy claimed. After being asked if the timeline is now being moved to six months after September, Kennedy responded, saying, "As I said, we're going to begin to have a lot of information by September. We're not going to stop the studies in September. We're going to be definitive. And the more definitive you are, the more it drives public policy." Collins again pressed Kennedy for a clear timeline, asking if Americans would know what causes autism by March of next year. "As I said, it's about six months after September, a lot of these studies will begin coming back," Kennedy stated.
Zawya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar's Cabinet approves draft law on combating money laundering
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet commended the outcomes of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's official talks with HE President of the United States of America Donald Trump during his visit to the State of Qatar on May 14-15. The Cabinet affirmed that, the historic visit, the extensive talks that took place within its framework, and the agreements, memoranda of understanding, and joint declaration of cooperation signed between the governments of the State of Qatar and the US, represent a milestone in the path of the strong strategic relations between the two countries and their distinguished investment partnership. It also constitutes a new impetus for the constructive cooperation existing between them in many fields, in a way that achieves the common interest of the two friendly countries and peoples, and promotes security, peace, and stability in the region and around the globe. The Cabinet welcomed the outcomes of the 34th ordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Summit Level, held on May 17 in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, with the participation of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The Cabinet expressed its hope that the summit's outcomes would contribute to strengthening Arab solidarity and joint action, particularly in light of the challenges facing the Arab nation, most notably the murder, starvation, siege, and plans to displace the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, which calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza and the guarantee of urgent humanitarian aid access to the territory. The Cabinet considered the topics on its agenda, as it approved a draft law amending some provisions of the Law on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing issued by Law No. 20 of 2019, and referring the draft law to the Shura Council. The draft law was prepared with the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLC) to achieve its objectives and carry out its missions. The Cabinet also approved a draft Cabinet decision amending some provisions of the executive regulations of the Law on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing issued by Cabinet decision No. 41 of 2019. The Cabinet approved the Minister of Labour's draft decision setting fees for work permits, worker recruitment, and certification of seals, certificates, and other documents. The draft decision was prepared with the aim of alleviating the financial burden on private sector companies and institutions by reducing fees and exempting some of them. The Cabinet decided to approve a draft Cabinet decision regarding the tax advantage associated with capital gains arising from restructuring within a single group. The draft decision, prepared by the General Tax Authority, aims to keep pace with the best international practices in the field of taxes, and contribute to economic and social development. The Cabinet also decided to approve a draft air services agreement between the Government of the State of Qatar and the Government of the Republic of Honduras. The Cabinet reviewed the Shura Council's proposals regarding regulating the procedures for domestic workers' departure from the country and took the appropriate decision in their regard. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
CBC
11-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Carney and Trump had their first meeting. What happens next?
Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with International Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc about the high-stakes meeting between the Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump, and what a new cabinet can bring to future negotiations with the U.S. Plus, the Sunday Scrum — featuring The Hill Times managing editor Charelle Evelyn, the National Post's Tyler Dawson and journalist and author Paul Wells, discusses how Carney did. And, our American Roundtable shares perspectives from south of the border with Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Canada bureau chief forThe New York Times, and CBC's Washington correspondent Katie Simpson .
