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The Government Of Canada Introduces Citizenship By Descent Legislation For Canadians Canadian citizenship lies at the heart of what it means to be Canadian, providing a sense of belonging and connection to a diverse, inclusive, and democratic nation. For many newcomers to Canada, citizenship is key to integration and we are committed to making the citizenship process as fair and transparent as possible. As a result of the first-generation limit to citizenship by descent for individuals born abroad, most Canadian citizens who are citizens by descent cannot pass on citizenship to their child born or adopted outside Canada. The current…

Making Franco-Bhutanese Friendship More Concrete Is Our Priority Convinced for a long time of the common interests shared by France and Bhutan to concretise the friendly relations between our two nations, I have undertaken for the past year and a half the task to intensify these relations with a dual objective: Capitalise on our commonalities such as the importance we attach to culture; Increase our exchanges, particularly in the fields of education and vocational training, tourism, environment and biodiversity protection, sport, as well as health and economic development. It is to deepen collaboration in all these areas that I have…

Ambassador Thierry Mathou visits Chennai H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, undertakes visit to Chennai to bolster ties with France and the State of Tamil Nadu The Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou, undertook a three-day visit to Chennai, from 19th March to 21st March 2025 to expand the scope of Indo-French cooperation projects in various fields, notably in the sectors of tech and innovation, climate change and marine pollution, as well as economic and academic exchanges. Ambassador Mathou was accompanied by Mr Etienne Rolland-Piègue, Consul General of France in Puducherry and Chennai, and…

‘French Def Players Willing To Make In India Not Sure Others Ready To Do So’ French ambassador to India Thierry Mathou tells TOI editors at a recent roundtable how his country is looking to widen bilateral ties, expand trade, attract more students and tourists and double down on the defence partnership at a time of deepening global uncertainty amid Trump’s tariff war and the conflict in Ukraine. Edited excerpts: On India-France ties 30,000 Indian students in France by 2030 Trump’s tariff war US push for military sales to India On end-2025 deadline for India-EU FTA On Europe and the situation…

Former health charity Chair disqualified for benefitting from almost £350k of charity funds The Charity Commission has concluded its inquiry into Island Health Trust. In a report published today, the charity regulator concludes there was a significant misuse of funds at Island Health Trust, determining its spending on consultants and advisors excessive, unreasonable and disproportionate. It found former trustees failed to act in the charity’s best interests and did not operate exclusively within the charity’s purposes. Island Health Trust was set up to promote the provision of primary healthcare, establish centres to provide healthcare within the London Boroughs of Tower…

Ukraine Must Stay At The Forefront Of The International Agenda: UK Statement To The OSCE UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says amid global crises, including war in Iran, the UK urges continued focus on Ukraine. Thank you, Madame Chair. The United Kingdom remains steadfast in our commitment to support Ukraine for as long as it takes. This unwavering support is rooted in the defence of sovereignty, international law, and the multilateral system. As Ukraine continues to resist Russian aggression with resilience and determination, recent developments underscore both the urgency of sustained assistance and the growing strain on Russia’s…

Quad Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Strong Indo-Pacific Vision And Launch New Initiatives In Washington D.C. In a strong display of unity and collective determination, the Quad countries’ Foreign Ministers—Australia, India, Japan, and the United States—convened in Washington D.C. to reaffirm their commitment to an Indo-Pacific free, open, and inclusive region. In a statement released following the meeting, the ministers emphasized the Quad’s firm commitment to international law, sovereignty, and territorial integrity and against any attempt by any country to alter the status quo by force or coercion unilaterally. “As leading maritime democracies, we recognize that peace and stability at sea are…

Saudi Arabia Launches The World’s First Date-Based Drink, ‘Milaf Cola’ ‘Milaf Cola’ is made from dates and seeks to compete with Coca Cola, which has faced boycotts amid Israel’s war on Gaza Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new drink, Milaf Cola, which is reportedly set to compete with the mainstream classic Coca-Cola and other brands. Unlike the conventional soft drink made from corn syrup or cane sugar, Milaf Cola is made from dates and is claimed to be the world’s first drink made with the fruit. Milaf Cola was presented at the Riyadh Date Festival by Thurath Al-Madina, a Saudi…

[ad_1] France has not respected fiscal rules for decades, economist saysFinancial markets have allowed countries like France to get away with disrespecting the euro zone’s fiscal rules for too long, economist Raphael Gallardo told CNBC Wednesday.France is among a number of euro zone member states that have failed to meet the single currency union’s fiscal rules that require member states to keep budget deficits below 3% of GDP (gross domestic product) and to restrict public debts below 60%.The French government expects the budget deficit to hit 6.1% of GDP this year, however, while the International Monetary Fund predicts the country’s…

AT-Tuote To Use Renewable Raw Material From Neste In New Multipurpose Oil Renewable Neste RE will be used in new AT Fossil Free Multi Oil from AT-Tuote. Improved environmental footprint, undiminished quality and performance compared to similar conventional, fossil-based oils. Neste and Finnish AT-Tuote are working together to add a more sustainable multipurpose oil to AT-Tuote’s product portfolio: Using Neste’s renewable feedstock Neste RE™ instead of common fossil raw materials in the product, renewable content makes up more than 90% of the multipurpose oil, leading to an improved carbon footprint compared to fossil-based alternatives. The oil, which will be sold…