All posts tagged: talks

Trump Team Rebuffs Talks on Mass Deportations, Latin American Countries Say

Trump Team Rebuffs Talks on Mass Deportations, Latin American Countries Say

Donald Trump has promised to pursue the largest deportation operation in American history as soon as he takes office. But the Mexican government and other regional allies have been unable to meet with the incoming Trump administration, according to officials in Latin America, leaving them in the dark about the president-elect’s plans to deport millions of illegal immigrants. The incoming administration rebuffed requests by Mexico for a formal meeting, insisting that detailed discussions would begin only after Mr. Trump is sworn in next Monday, according to a Mexican official and two people familiar with the exchanges who were not authorized to speak publicly. The Guatemalan and Honduran governments received similar messages, according to officials from those countries. “This is not the way things usually work,” said Eric L. Olson, a fellow at the Wilson Center’s Latin American program and Mexico Institute. “Usually there are more informal contacts and some level of discussion by now.” The incoming administration may want to limit confrontation before ramping up pressure by signing a flurry of executive orders on migration, …

Austria’s coalition talks in disarray as parties fail to unite against far right – POLITICO

Austria’s coalition talks in disarray as parties fail to unite against far right – POLITICO

The collapse of the talks, which formally began in November, strengthens the hand of the anti-migrant, Russia-friendly Freedom Party (FPÖ), which doubled its vote share and surged to first place in September’s national election but has been blocked from forming a government, with all other major parties refusing to work with it. FPÖ General Secretary Michael Schnedlitz called on Nehammer to resign after the failure of the coalition talks, which he dubbed a “political monstrosity” and a “loser-traffic-light coalition.” Even without the support of NEOS, the SPÖ and ÖVP could continue negotiations on their own and form a two-way coalition, as the two parties together hold 92 of the 183 seats in the lower house of Austria’s parliament — a wafer-thin majority of just one seat. Source link

Michelle Obama talks ‘difficult few months’ in personal message ahead of the new year

Michelle Obama talks ‘difficult few months’ in personal message ahead of the new year

Michelle Obama has shared a new message with her fans on social media, and it’s come straight from the heart.  To mark the end of 2024, the Becoming author posted a video from her charity, Obama Foundation, highlighting the good work they have done this year.  She also reflected on what has been a “difficult few months” as she alluded to the 2024 election.  Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Michelle Obama talks life as an empty nester The mother-of-two wrote: “I know it’s been a difficult few months for so many of us — and folks are feeling a little bit anxious and uncertain. But this holiday season, there are plenty of reasons to stay hopeful.  “So as 2024 comes to a close, I wanted to share some reflections on the work the @ObamaFoundation is doing to lift up the young changemakers around the world. Take a look.”  Michelle has had a difficult 2024, having lost her beloved mom, Marian Robinson, in May 2024.   Marian was incredibly close to her daughter and even moved …

The Split’s Annabel Scholey talks close bonds with co-stars: ‘I feel like the middle sister’ – Exclusive

The Split’s Annabel Scholey talks close bonds with co-stars: ‘I feel like the middle sister’ – Exclusive

Annabel Scholey revealed that her on-screen relationships with her The Split co-stars Nicola Walker and Fiona Button are just as strong in real life.  The hit BBC series follows the Defoes, a family of high-flying divorce lawyers and centres on sisters Hannah, Nina and Rose – and their formidable mother Ruth Defoe – as they navigate their demanding careers with their messy personal lives.  WATCH: Annabel Scholey stars in The Split: Barcelona Sitting down with HELLO! ahead of the legal drama’s return with its two-part special, The Split: Barcelona, the actress opened up about the trio’s sibling-like dynamic. “I very much feel like the middle sister on and off-screen,” said Annabel, who plays Nina in the drama. “I absolutely love them both. I’ve got different friendships with both of them.” © BBC / SISTERAnnabel shares close friendships with her on-screen sisters, Fiona Button and Nicola Walker Reflecting on filming the first series, which aired in 2017, Annabel recalled her instant chemistry with Nicola and Fiona, who portray Hannah and Rose, respectively. “We were lucky when …

Khloé Kardashian stuns in risqué lingerie as she talks ‘shedding’ insecurities at 40

Khloé Kardashian stuns in risqué lingerie as she talks ‘shedding’ insecurities at 40

Khloé Kardashian is ready for her new era, her 40s, and the freedom that she is already feeling with her new age. The reality star rang in her milestone 40th trip around the sun back on June 27, and though it has only been a few months, she has already declared the decade “the absolute best.” Up next, aside from a new sense of freedom, she has the release of her first-ever perfume that she has done on her own, XO Khloé, plus a forthcoming podcast, and she opened up about what her new decade means to her in a new interview with Bustle. Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Khloe Kardashian shines at Ambani wedding For her cover story with the outlet, in which she reflected on the insecurities she has shed in the past few years, Khloé, fittingly, posed in a series of stunning, risqué looks, among them a black satin lingerie set, as well as a corset that she adorned with a string of diamonds. Commemorating her new chapter, she first shared: “I …

Afghanistan to attend COP29 climate talks for the first time since Taliban takeover

Afghanistan to attend COP29 climate talks for the first time since Taliban takeover

It’s a rare invitation for the Taliban – the AFP reports that an Afghan delegation will attend the United Nations climate change summit which starts on Monday in Azerbaijan. In February this year, the country reopened its embassy in Kabul, but it hasn’t recognised the Taliban authorities since they took power in 2021 – nor has any other country. Story by Charlotte Hughes. Source link

Seventeen’s Mingyu Talks Personal Style and His Dior Ambassadorship

Seventeen’s Mingyu Talks Personal Style and His Dior Ambassadorship

It takes mere seconds of scrolling through K-Pop fan spaces online to stumble upon Seventeen‘s Mingyu. The 27-year-old rapper, a member of hit K-Pop boy group Seventeen, is an online favorite for his charming personality and cool Instagram posts. Seriously, social media account Pop Base has to presumably break out a dictionary every time he posts a photo. Seventeen is in the midst of the U.S. leg of their “Seventeen [Right Here] World Tour,” hitting five cities including two stops in L.A. Before heading out on the road, Mingyu chatted with The Hollywood Reporter on Zoom, taking a break from his hectic rehearsals for the tour and the 13-member group’s latest EP, Spill The Feels. “It’s currently 11:00 a.m. in Korea, and my entire body is aching,” the rapper cheekily tells THR of the preparations for the album and tour. Mingyu explains the rather intricate schedule of preparing for tour, releasing the album, performing the concert in Seoul. Mingyu (left) with fellow Seventeen members Joshua, Dino, and DK last week at The Empire State Building …

Cillian Murphy Talks ‘Small Things Like These’ (and Rewatching ‘Peaky Blinders’)

Cillian Murphy Talks ‘Small Things Like These’ (and Rewatching ‘Peaky Blinders’)

Were you coming off Oppenheimer and going into this much smaller, more intimate production? Well, I think I had about six or seven months off after we wrapped. And this script was ready to go before we shot Oppenheimer. We shot it while Chris was cutting Oppenheimer. But it was a lovely experience to be shooting back at home, shooting with Irish crews, and shooting with these amazing Irish actors. To be working with dear friends of mine who happen to be brilliantly talented writers, actors, and directors. So it was really special to shoot. Do you approach a smaller production any differently than a huge one? I think you need to take each role as seriously as the next, no matter what the size or scale. For sure, there was an added weight when you’re playing somebody like Oppenheimer who is a real life 20th-century icon. He changed the course of history. That has an added weight to it. But I approached playing Furlong with the same amount of rigor and prep and dedication. …

Landlord talks leave closure threat facing 18 Cineworld sites | Money News

Landlord talks leave closure threat facing 18 Cineworld sites | Money News

Nearly 20 additional Cineworld cinemas are facing the threat of closure next month amid crunch talks with landlords. Sky News has learnt that the company has compiled a list of 18 sites across the UK which could shut before Christmas if deals are not reached with their owners. If negotiations to keep them open fail, the closures would add to five already shut during the summer, taking the total to 23. Cineworld recently secured court approval for a restructuring plan which imposed steep rent cuts on many of its cinemas’ landlords. The controversial plan attracted opposition from a string of blue-chip landlords, including British Land and Land Securities, but won sufficient support from creditors to be pushed through. The uncertainty over a further 18 sites contradicts the company’s assertion in August that only five sites would close and that reports that roughly 25 were at risk were “inaccurate”. A spokesperson for Cineworld said: “We want to reassure our customers and staff that we have no plans to close any additional cinemas beyond the five already …