Canada's passport went down in a new global ranking but it's still better than the US

A new ranking of the best passports in the world is out now. Even though the Canadian passport dropped spots, this country still ranks better than the U.S. The 2025 Henley Passport Index has just been updated to reveal which countries and...

Ballet, theater, & symphony create magic

October 18, 2025 | 12:00am The country’s leading professional classical and contemporary dance institution Ballet Philippines (BP) opened its 56th season with a truly historic and spectacular gala entitled “Three Masters, One Stage,” uniting it...

World News | BRICS is Favourable to Multilateralism: Brazilian VP Amid Trump's Criticism

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, during a press conference in New Delhi, emphasised that BRICS is not against any country and reaffirmed the grouping's commitment to multilateralism and free trade,...

WFP calls for entry of 160,000 tons of food aid waiting at Gaza crossings

Vienna – Saba: The World Food Program called on Saturday for the rapid entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip after the ceasefire in the Strip comes into effect. Martin Frick, the program's representative in Germany, Austria, and...

India-EFTA trade pact to unlock $100 billion investment, 1 million jobs

The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) that came into effect on October 1, is a historic agreement that marks India’s first Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with four developed European nations –...

What is the Entry Exit System?

New border checks come into force on Sunday. Here the PA news agency answers 10 key questions about the Entry Exit System (EES): People visiting or leaving one of the 29 countries in Europe’s Schengen area. This is mostly the EU plus Iceland,...

US falls off list of top 10 most powerful passports

The latest Henley Passport Index, a ranking that measures how many countries a traveler can visit without needing a visa, reports that the U.S. passport now ranks 12th globally, sharing the position with Malaysia. Last year, the U.S. was in...

Greenway’s election fraud charge to be dismissed pending community service

A Roanoke County School Board member may have a misdemeanor charge for election fraud dismissed if he completes 100 hours of community service within six months. Roanoke County General District Judge Jaqueline Talevi signed off on the plan...

Digital Assets : Sygnum Bank Introduces Institutional-Grade Validator Nodes from ADGM for Non-Custodial Staking

October 17, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi Sygnum Bank Middle East announces the launch of Sygnum Validators, a new service launched from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) which includes operating institutional-grade validator nodes for select...

Protecting inheritance and legacy requires careful planning

(BPT) - Over the next two decades, more than $84 trillion in wealth is expected to transfer from Baby Boomers to younger generations. This unprecedented event, known as the "Great Wealth Transfer," marks the largest intergenerational handoff of...

Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia join EU's SEPA scheme

Published on 16/10/2025 - 17:24 GMT+2 Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Moldova have officially joined Europe’s financial transaction ecosystem SEPA, after 40 banks across the four EU membership hopefuls were accepted into the scheme, the...

Will Gaza ceasefire change South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel?

A week since the ceasefire in Gaza came into effect, tens of thousands of Palestinians are returning to the flattened rubble of the places they once called home. As they return, there is worry among prominent voices in South Africa – one of...

Full list of countries UK tourists must pay £17.50 to enter from 2026

From next year, UK holidaymakers will be required to pay £17.50 to gain entry into certain popular holiday destinations(Image: Oscar Wong via Getty Images) From next year, UK holidaymakers will be required to pay £17.50 to gain entry into certain...

India on HIGH demand! THESE major countries eager to sign trade deal with India, FTA with EU to be signed soon, while China, Trump eyes for...

India has improved its trade diplomacy with negotiating multiple bilateral deals with UK, US, Australia and now with European Union, the Commerce Ministry said. India has improved its trade diplomacy with negotiating multiple bilateral deals with...

Your Weekly Recap: MP Schockmel article sparks controversy, high profile trials in Luxembourg, and border checks start in Europe

Your Weekly Recap for 13–17 October 2025. Here are five things you should know at the end of this week: MP Gérard Schockmel stirs controversy over feminism and abortion rights High profile trials take place in Luxembourg Luxembourg bar owners...

Herculis Group: Revolutionary Six-Pillar Swiss Wealth Management Ecosystem 

Revolutionary Swiss Wealth Architecture: Herculis Group’s Six-Pillar Ecosystem Headquarters 30, rue du 23 Juin 2900 Porrentruy, Switzerland Websites Herculis Group: https://www.herculis.ch/ Herculis Advisors AG: https://www.herculis.li/ Herculis...

Henley Passport Index: United States Drops Out Of Top 10 – Where Does India Stand?

According to latest Henley Passport Index, released on Tuesday, the United States tied for the 12th place with Malaysia, granting 180 of 227 destinations worldwide. The top three spots are now held by Singapore (193 destinations), South Korea (190...

UK tourists must pay £17.50 to enter certain holiday destinations from 2026

British tourists flying out to a string of European Union holiday destinations will be charged under a shake-up. British tourists flying out to a string of European Union holiday destinations will be charged under a shake-up. UK tourists must pay...

LGT's US Wealth Arm Vaunts American Football Links

The annual programme is part of LGT's wealth business' policy to support the local community and engage with more young people in sport and development. The Jacksonville Jaguars UK, in partnership with LGT Wealth Management US, part of...

Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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