The Latest Breaking News from Council

UN Complains about Syria’s ‘Procrastination’ in Eliminating its Chemical Program

The High Representative of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, complained about the Syrian authorities’ procrastination in responding to requests by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Technical Secretariat to complete the elimination of its chemical weapons program. She made her remarks on Monday…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 7, 2022

GCC Foreign Ministers Meet in Riyadh

The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council are scheduled to hold on Wednesday the 154th meeting of the Supreme Council in its 43rd session, at the headquarters of the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh. The meeting will be headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 7, 2022

Murray River towns could see brown tap water for months in wake of floods

Moama’s council forced to reassure residents water is filtered and safe to drink after complaints over colour on social media

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2022

New Edinburgh planning rules are 'de-facto ban' on short-term lets

Proposals included in the City Plan 2030 would give the council more power to reject short term let applications, something which sparked angry claims the policy could 'collapse' the city's tourism industry.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 5, 2022

GST council to consider decriminalisation of GST law in December 17 meet

NEW DELHI: The GST Council in its next meeting is likely to discuss decriminalisation of offences under GST law, along with raising the threshold of launching prosecution to Rs 20 crore, from Rs 5 crore at present, officials said on Monday.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022

Derry City and Strabane Council's £100 hardship fund set to open

We have all the details on how you can apply for the fund

Belfast Live · Dec 5, 2022

Councillors to vote against raising own allowances as cost of living crisis bites

A special meeting is set to discuss financial pressures in the borough

Liverpool Echo · Dec 5, 2022

Lexington city council member discusses more property tax adjustments

Lexington city leaders are working to make corrections in property taxation in taxing districts across Fayette County. One city council member says another taxing issue deserves attention.

WEKU · Dec 5, 2022

Sudan Prepares for New Phase of Civil Rule

The Sudanese capital will witness on Monday the signing of the framework agreement between the army leaders and the main opposition coalition in the country. The event will be attended by senior international and regional officials. The Sovereignty Council announced the agreement following a meeting held late on Friday, which…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 4, 2022

Belfast City Council's diesel fleet will soon be powered by vegetable oil

It is estimated that running vehicles with HVO reduces their fuel-related C02 emissions by up to 90%

Belfast Live · Dec 3, 2022