Enforcement

Tighter control of resorts needed to boost Semporna’s tourist appeal, says rep

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Tighter control of resorts needed to boost Semporna’s tourist appeal, says rep

KOTA KINABALU: Stricter enforcement and better regulations on business licensing in Semporna’s tourist areas and resorts are needed to improve its appeal to visitors, says an assemblyman. Datuk Jaujan Sambakong (Warisan-Sulabayan) stressed the need for proper oversight of issuing licences, controlling unlicensed operations, maintenance of public spaces, and effective management of tourism infrastructure such as … Read more

What lawmakers should ask the EU’s new tech boss – POLITICO

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What lawmakers should ask the EU’s new tech boss – POLITICO

— Q: Only 8 percent of European companies currently use AI, according to a report published in July. How do you want to reach the target of 75 percent by 2030? — Q: President von der Leyen instructed you to develop a “Cloud and AI development plan” to boost computing power and data storage to … Read more

Fears grow that Israel is seeking to reopen Lebanon’s internal fault lines – POLITICO

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Fears grow that Israel is seeking to reopen Lebanon’s internal fault lines – POLITICO

Even staunch Lebanese opponents of Hezbollah, who have long hoped to see the back of Iran’s most important regional ally, are recoiling at a military campaign that’s triggered the country’s biggest population displacement in over four decades. Oct 15 7 mins read Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator … Read more

US eyes Iranian oil exports as threat of Israel attack grows – POLITICO

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US eyes Iranian oil exports as threat of Israel attack grows – POLITICO

However, the official added, new efforts to squeeze Tehran’s cash flows are on the table and “as Iran continues to escalate tensions in the region, we will work with partners to further pressure Iran and reduce their oil exports.” Earlier this month, Reuters reported that Iran had been sending cargoes of fuel to a growing number … Read more

NAFDAC confiscates N20 million worth of fake products

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NAFDAC confiscates N20 million worth of fake products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it has confiscated substandard, falsified and banned agrochemicals in Sokoto’s major markets. Sokoto major markets PHOTO CREDIT @National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=819707760342726&set=pcb.819707920342710 NAFDAC disclosed this on Monday, stating that the goods worth over N20 million were seen around … Read more

UK sanctions watchdog flops in face of Russia’s war – POLITICO

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UK sanctions watchdog flops in face of Russia’s war – POLITICO

Alicia Kearns MP, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, published a statement in February questioning why there had been such little action taken: “Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the number of asset freezes under U.K. sanctions has grown significantly. If this is not soon reflected in the number of enforcement actions, … Read more

The impact of AI on disinformation and democracy – POLITICO

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The impact of AI on disinformation and democracy – POLITICO

We are proud to support POLITICO’s expanded coverage of artificial intelligence (AI) and elections this year through this dedicated series. As a global foundation working to safeguard democracy from digital threats — from illegal data collection to algorithmic polarization — we know the role of AI throughout 2024’s global marathon of elections will shape public … Read more

Proposed SEP Regulation is a boost for EU innovation – POLITICO

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Proposed SEP Regulation is a boost for EU innovation – POLITICO

The European Parliament will soon take a position on the proposed EU Regulation on Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs), which aims to address imbalances, inefficiencies and uncertainties in the existing SEP licensing ecosystem. The implementation of such an impactful regulation for EU innovation begs on vital question — does the EU regulation on SEPs support the fundamental … Read more

EU proposes sanctions on Chinese firms for helping Russia – POLITICO

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EU proposes sanctions on Chinese firms for helping Russia – POLITICO

The bloc wants to finalize a 13th package of sanctions against Russia before Feb. 24, which would mark two years since Putin ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The European Commission has also urged national governments to take “concerted action” to toughen sanctions enforcement. EU Council President Charles Michel served notice to Xi Jinping at … Read more

Threats won’t keep me from Northern Ireland deal, DUP chief declares – POLITICO

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Threats won’t keep me from Northern Ireland deal, DUP chief declares – POLITICO

Democratic Unionist leader Jeffrey Donaldson says he’s determined to get Northern Ireland’s cross-community government restored — and won’t be deterred by die-hards from his own side of the divide. In the most impassioned speech of his DUP leadership, Donaldson told the House of Commons on Wednesday he’d just received threats from loyalist hard-liners. He said … Read more