The UAE Cabinet has approved the addition of 11 individuals and 8 entities to its list of those supporting terrorism, as part of efforts to combat financing networks linked to terrorism. The list includes Yousuf Hassan Ahmed Al Mulla, a Swedish national with a former nationality in Liberia, Saeed Khadim Ahmed Bin Touq Al Marri, who holds Turkish and UAE nationalities, and Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim Ali Al Hammadi, a dual citizen of Sweden and the UAE. Financial institutions and regulatory bodies are required to take necessary actions against these individuals and entities in accordance with UAE laws and regulations.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/01/08/uae-places-19-individuals-entities-on-its-local-terrorist-listCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is facing pressure from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over a perceived flow of migrants and drugs into the U.S., which Trump has threatened to address with tariffs on Canadian goods. Despite being a major exporter of oil, natural gas, steel, aluminum, and autos to the U.S., Canada relies heavily on its trade relationship with the country. Trudeau's popularity has been waning due to his handling of economic policies, including a temporary sales tax holiday and plans to send citizens a $250 check, which was criticized by former finance minister Chrystia Freeland as "costly political gimmicks." Freeland resigned from Trudeau's Cabinet on December 16, citing the need for fiscal responsibility in the face of potential tariffs. The move has raised questions about how much longer Trudeau can stay in office, particularly given his plans to run for a fourth term despite low poll numbers and recent party losses in special elections.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/national_news/canadas-trudeau-resigns-as-liberal-party-leader-spelling-end-to-time-in-power/article_ab4c15da-90ca-5af3-aae0-4a3c5223fd8d.htmlThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has added 11 individuals and eight entities to its terror list for their alleged links to the Muslim Brotherhood, a group classified as a terrorist organization in several Arab countries. The decision was made by the UAE Cabinet on Wednesday, with the aim of disrupting networks linked to financing terrorism. The move is part of efforts to target and disrupt financial support for extremist groups.
The Finance Ministry's Department of Economic Affairs spearheaded initiatives to enhance India's global integration and ease of doing business in 2024. The Union Cabinet approved a new Framework on Currency Swap Arrangements for SAARC Countries, which introduced an INR Swap Window worth Rs 25,000 crore to promote the internationalisation of the Indian Rupee. This move aims to strengthen ties with SAARC nations and provide financial stability in the region. Additionally, India signed and enforced bilateral investment treaties with the UAE and Uzbekistan, and established a Joint Task Force on Investment with Qatar, further solidifying its international partnerships.
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