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Finland, Norway Block Visas for Russian Athletes

Finland will deny short-term work visas to Russian athletes, including those competing under a neutral flag, from Nov. 16, while Norway is also tightening entry restrictions. The moves could affect major international competitions, including the 2027 Figure Skating World Championships in Tampere and upcoming skiing and ice hockey tournaments.

Finland, Norway Block Visas for Russian Athletes

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Declassification process for Najib’s Pardons Board documents being arranged

THE process to declassify documents from the Federal Territories Pardons Board meeting concerning the pardon decision for former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is currently being arranged…

  • Declassification of Najib's Pardons Board documents is underway.
  • Cabinet consulted Attorney General on legal aspects.
  • Proposal to declassify minutes presented to Cabinet.

'They will use you and throw you away': Netanyahu warns haredi parties away from Eisenkot-led bloc

According to a source familiar with the negotiations, Netanyahu is personally speaking with rabbis, sending emissaries to the haredi leadership, and attempting to reach rabbis outside senior leaders.

  • Netanyahu warns Haredi parties against joining Eisenkot-led bloc.
  • Netanyahu engages directly with rabbis and Haredi leaders.
  • Haredi parties demand alternative government offer from Netanyahu.

Shas chairman Arye Deri calls for internal examination into party's election failure

Deri stressed to those attending that he was not interested in reports that sugarcoat reality or attempts to downplay the scale of the defeat, instead asking for harsh, pointed conclusions.

  • Shas chairman Arye Deri plans internal investigation into party's electoral failure.
  • Party lost half political influence in recent elections.
  • Overreliance on factions and extreme rhetoric alienated traditional supporters.

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