According to the report, the Gaza Strip’s Health Ministry has already informed international humanitarian organizations

According to the statement, «such a boorish language has become a habit among the current so-called American statesmen»

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A 27-year-old St Thomas farmer has been found guilty of murdering a man who attacked him during a confrontation which followed a minor traffic collision. Raheem Burgher, of Danvers Pen, St Thomas, was found guilty on Tuesday in the St...

The Seychelles Coastguard (SCG) will start the construction of a SCR 52.9 million ($3.8 million) jetty in anticipation of the arrival of two new patrol vessels.  The Chief of Defence Forces, Brigadier Michael Rosette, revealed the plans during an interview with the press following the signing of an agreement to begin the construction work.  «With the bigger vessels we will have in our fleet, it will make more sense to have a new and improved jetty,» he said.  The agreement was signed at the SCG base at Ile du Port on Tuesday.  Vijay Construction is responsible for the construction work, whereas Charles Pool and D'Offay Associates are the consultants.  «They are not only the architects on the project but will be also working with Vijay Construction to ensure that everything is up to the required standards,» explained Rosette.  The new SCG jetty will be located at the same place as its current one, which has been in operation since SCG moved to Ile du Port from Bois de Rose on the main island of Mahe.  Rosette explained that it was «essential to build a better jetty as you can see the one we have now is a floating one and it is no longer appropriate for the fleet that we have today.»  The new hard jetty will be 152 metres long, which Rosette said would make it easier to carry out repair works on it once completed.  He also said it would allow the SCG to carry out tasks of lifting heavy loads, which in turn require the use of cranes.  «The vessels will also be much safer when moored here than what it was with the floating jetty,» he added.  Rosette also said that the floating jetty may still be used for the smaller vessels once the construction work is complete.  Work on the new jetty begins in three weeks' time and is expected to be completed in ten months.

According to Miller, Blinken «was planning to join the President in Germany and Angola, but given this postponement now expects to return home to Washington from Laos»

According to WAFA, a total of 41,965 Gaza civilians have been killed as a result of Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023

The Russian leader will give Alexander Lukashenko Russia’s highest award, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called

Clarivate company projects that this year’s award may go to David Baker of the United States and his UK colleagues John Jumper and Demis Hassabis

SINGAPORE — Marine fuel suppliers at Singapore, world's largest bunker hub, will be required to provide digital bunkering services and issue electronic bunker delivery notes starting April 1, 2025, Amy Khor, Singapore's senior minister of state for transport, said at the SIBCON 2024 conference. The move aims to streamline ship fuelling, or bunkering, processes by making data sharing between buyers and sellers more efficient and transparent, saving the industry close to 40,000 man-days per year and reducing the risk of fraud. The announced mandate followed pilot trials with various bunker suppliers since November 2023. Singapore will be the first port globally to implement digital bunkering at scale for all bunker operations, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

Following the announcement of Dr Lee Wei Ling's death on Wednesday (Oct 9), former patients took to social media to express their condolences to her family and thank her for helping them.  Dr Lee was a paediatric neurologist specialising in epilepsy, and also the director of the National Neuroscience Institute from 2004 to 2014.  She died at home aged 69, four years after she was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, a degenerative brain disease which affects physical movements, walking, balance and eye movements.  On social media, Dr Lee's former patients paid tribute to her, sharing how she had helped them in the past.  One of her former patients, who was diagnosed with slight dyslexia, wrote: «I remember her kindness and admired her positive energy. Thanks to her, I managed to get into the express stream at SJI.»  Another comment described Dr Lee as an «exceptional doctor». 

PDP is left with only three assembly seats in post-370 J&K, posing an existential threat to the party as no members of the Mufti family are present. Despite this, PDP aims to reconnect with the masses and challenge the government, while BJP remains confined to Jammu.

Aam Aadmi Party, expanding its beyond Delhi and Punjab, gained a significant milestone in Jammu and Kashmir by winning the Doda assembly constituency with candidate Mehraj Malik. AAP now has representation in five states, demonstrating its growing influence in Indian politics.

Despite a strong nationwide performance, Congress falters in Jammu, securing just one seat and failing to challenge BJP's dominance. National Conference's chief criticized Congress for neglecting Jammu, undermining alliance efforts and allowing BJP to capitalize with 29 seats in the region.

The NC-Congress alliance's recent victory is seen as a rejection of BJP's policies and misuse of constitutional power, according to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Congratulating NC leaders, Kharge emphasized the restoration of J&K's statehood as a top priority. The coalition government aims to meet people's aspirations with a transparent, accountable administration.

The J&K LG will have powers similar to the Delhi LG, overseeing key areas including police and prisons. Amendments enhance his control over critical appointments and law enforcement strategies. This might lead to tensions with the elected J&K government, but both parties may need to adapt to these new dynamics in governance.

SINGAPORE — Dr Lee Wei Ling, the daughter of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, has died at the age of 69, four years after she was diagnosed with a rare, degenerative brain disease. Her death was disclosed by her younger brother Lee Hsien Yang in a Facebook post at 5.50am on Oct 9. Dr Lee, the second of three children, is also the sister of Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Writing on Facebook, SM Lee said his sister was a fighter, and her character remained unchanged throughout her life. «She was fiercely loyal to friends, sympathised instinctively with the underdog, and would mobilise actively to do something when she saw unfairness, or suspected wrongdoing,» he added. Dr Lee, a neurologist who headed the National Neuroscience Institute as director from 2004 to 2014, was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy in 2020. The condition affects physical movements, walking, balance and eye movements, and eventually swallowing, and can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia and choking.

SINGAPORE — ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, the San Francisco-based company synonymous with bringing generative artificial intelligence (AI) into the spotlight, will open its second office in Asia in Singapore later in 2024. The Singapore office — the company's fourth international branch — will focus on advancing regional collaboration, including work with national AI programme AI Singapore on generative AI models that are tuned to understand and reflect cultures and languages in Southeast Asia. OpenAI's expansion here signals the start-up's long-term plans to tap Singapore's growing pool of tech talent and deepen its roots in the region, acting as a hub for its Asia-Pacific (Apac) partners. CEO Sam Altman said in a statement on Tuesday (Oct 8): "Singapore, with its rich history of technology leadership, has emerged as a leader in AI, recognising its potential to solve some of society's hardest problems and advance economic prosperity.

«Commercial vessels are still arriving at the port, practically as usual,» Omar Itani said

The Harris campaign said Vance’s comments Tuesday about a project that would save 650 jobs and create another 50 shows the Republican ticket is “out of touch with Michigan.”

Rachel Reeves could slash the the tax-free lump sum savers can currently take from their pension by almost two thirds, it emerged last night.

Barristers for Mrs Rooney and Mrs Vardy returned to the High Court in a dispute over how much Mrs Vardy should pay in legal costs after she lost their libel battle in 2022.

Israel has killed Hezbollah’s chief Hassan Nasrallah and his replacements, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Read Full Article at RT.com

He fled to Hungary, Ukrainian journalist Vitaly Glagola said

«Israel demands that Hezbollah lay down its weapons and retreat to the north from the Litani River in exchange for a ceasefire in Lebanon,» Al Arabiya said

«And so there has been some progress,» US Vice President said

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More than two weeks have passed since Hassan Ali walked out of a Toronto courtroom a free man, after prosecutors decided not to move forward with a first-degree murder trial against the local rapper.

A British Columbia provincial court judge says a Boston Bar man who shot a teacup Chihuahua named Bear claiming it was menacing his chickens was not justified in killing the animal.

Vancouver police say they are conducting an investigation into a pro-Palestinian protest where they say speakers expressed «solidarity with terrorist groups.»

On September 11, Madeleine Gervais was the victim of a theft in Ottawa's west end. It happened in the Loblaws parking lot in College Square, when she was approached by a man and a woman who insisted to help her load her groceries into her car.

An organization that ranks the best universities across the globe says its latest report shows a concerning trend that several of Canada’s institutions are slipping down its list.

The popular messaging and VOIP platform has ignored court orders to remove illegal content related to drugs and terrorism Read Full Article at RT.com