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Surrender looted, illegally-held weapons within 7 days or face strict action: Manipur Governor's ultimatum

Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has given residents a seven-day ultimatum to surrender illegally held weapons. Citing prolonged violence and the imposition of President's Rule, Bhalla urged the return of arms to restore peace and normalcy in the state. Th
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Surrender looted, illegally-held weapons within 7 days or face strict action: Manipur Governor's ultimatum

Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has given residents a seven-day ultimatum to surrender illegally held weapons. Citing prolonged violence and the imposition of President's Rule, Bhalla urged the return of arms to restore peace and normalcy in the state. The ultimatum comes amid ongoing security operations and arrests of militants.

Why it's good to be a first-time MLA in BJP

The BJP has a tendency to appoint first-time MLAs to chief ministerial positions in key states they win. Notable examples include Manohar Lal Khattar in Haryana, Bhajan Lal Sharma in Rajasthan, and Rekha Gupta in Delhi. These leaders have often risen through
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Why it's good to be a first-time MLA in BJP

The BJP has a tendency to appoint first-time MLAs to chief ministerial positions in key states they win. Notable examples include Manohar Lal Khattar in Haryana, Bhajan Lal Sharma in Rajasthan, and Rekha Gupta in Delhi. These leaders have often risen through the ranks of the RSS and BJP, showcasing grassroots engagement and strategic capabilities.

Bank of Russia discusses new cyber threats with foreign partners

«Experts exchanged views on new cyber threats and discussed national approaches to responding to cyberattacks in the financial sector,» the regulator said
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Bank of Russia discusses new cyber threats with foreign partners

«Experts exchanged views on new cyber threats and discussed national approaches to responding to cyberattacks in the financial sector,» the regulator said

Russia ready to increase supplies of grain, meat, confectionery products to UAE

It was noted that the meeting also considered the possibility of intensifying the dialogue between the financial organizations of the two countries
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Russia ready to increase supplies of grain, meat, confectionery products to UAE

It was noted that the meeting also considered the possibility of intensifying the dialogue between the financial organizations of the two countries

Russian film market remains very interesting for foreign rights holders — Kinopoisk

Earlier, the media reported that the largest Russian online cinemas have resumed negotiations with Hollywood film studios on the return of their libraries and access to premiere projects
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Russian film market remains very interesting for foreign rights holders — Kinopoisk

Earlier, the media reported that the largest Russian online cinemas have resumed negotiations with Hollywood film studios on the return of their libraries and access to premiere projects

Active work underway to deploy Oreshnik hypersonic missiles in Belarus — top brass

Chief of the Belarusian Defense Ministry’s Department for International Military Cooperation Valery Revenko did not disclose any additional details
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Active work underway to deploy Oreshnik hypersonic missiles in Belarus — top brass

Chief of the Belarusian Defense Ministry’s Department for International Military Cooperation Valery Revenko did not disclose any additional details

Enraged easyJet passenger who was 'frothing at the mouth' and hurling racist abuse at police dragging him off the plane tells court 'I hadn't eaten all day'

Christopher Burgess (pictured), of Whitefield, Greater Manchester, was on his way back to Manchester Airport from Alicante in 2023 when he started 'biting and spitting' at other passengers.
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Enraged easyJet passenger who was 'frothing at the mouth' and hurling racist abuse at police dragging him off the plane tells court 'I hadn't eaten all day'

Christopher Burgess (pictured), of Whitefield, Greater Manchester, was on his way back to Manchester Airport from Alicante in 2023 when he started 'biting and spitting' at other passengers.

Revealed: 17,000 Brits claim they were injured or a relative was killed by Covid jabs - amid discovery of mysterious vaccine-related condition

US scientists have discovered an alarming syndrome linked to the most commonly used Covid jab in the UK as the number of alleged victims of jab injuries soars to new highs.
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Revealed: 17,000 Brits claim they were injured or a relative was killed by Covid jabs - amid discovery of mysterious vaccine-related condition

US scientists have discovered an alarming syndrome linked to the most commonly used Covid jab in the UK as the number of alleged victims of jab injuries soars to new highs.

Racegoer stuns onlookers as she reveals a VERY famous comedian is her mother in hilarious viral clip

The video, posted by the Instagram account for the students events company INVADES, showed the presenter casually interviewing guests at a racecourse earlier this week.
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Racegoer stuns onlookers as she reveals a VERY famous comedian is her mother in hilarious viral clip

The video, posted by the Instagram account for the students events company INVADES, showed the presenter casually interviewing guests at a racecourse earlier this week.

Disgraced Spanish World Cup final chief Luis Rubiales slapped with restraining order and £8,275 fine as he's found GUILTY of kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent

Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of kissing Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 women's World Cup trophy presentation without her consent.
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Disgraced Spanish World Cup final chief Luis Rubiales slapped with restraining order and £8,275 fine as he's found GUILTY of kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent

Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of kissing Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 women's World Cup trophy presentation without her consent.

Teenage soldier was hounded to her death by superiors 'including man who sexually assaulted her, and another who harassed her and bombarded her with 4,600 texts', coroner rules

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, was found hanging in her room at Larkhill Camp near Salisbury in Wiltshire on December 15, 2021.
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Teenage soldier was hounded to her death by superiors 'including man who sexually assaulted her, and another who harassed her and bombarded her with 4,600 texts', coroner rules

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, was found hanging in her room at Larkhill Camp near Salisbury in Wiltshire on December 15, 2021.

US funding crackdown on Ukraine’s biggest church – attorney

Robert Amsterdam, an attorney representing the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, has blasted the US for supporting Kiev’s crackdown Read Full Article at RT.com
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US funding crackdown on Ukraine’s biggest church – attorney

Robert Amsterdam, an attorney representing the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, has blasted the US for supporting Kiev’s crackdown Read Full Article at RT.com

Slovak PM tells EU to ‘stop crying’ over Russia-US talks

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has denounced the bloc’s attempts to play “peacemakers,” accusing it of fueling the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com
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Slovak PM tells EU to ‘stop crying’ over Russia-US talks

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has denounced the bloc’s attempts to play “peacemakers,” accusing it of fueling the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

Microsoft unveils Pentagon-backed quantum processor

Microsoft has introduced its advanced Majorana 1 quantum processor, with its research gaining attention from the Pentagon Read Full Article at RT.com
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Microsoft unveils Pentagon-backed quantum processor

Microsoft has introduced its advanced Majorana 1 quantum processor, with its research gaining attention from the Pentagon Read Full Article at RT.com

Puntland expands deportations as foreign nationals allegedly join ISIS

Mogadishu (HOL) – Puntland regional President Said Abdullahi Deni has ordered a crackdown on illegal immigration following reports that dozens of foreign nationals have joined ISIS-Somalia.
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Puntland expands deportations as foreign nationals allegedly join ISIS

Mogadishu (HOL) – Puntland regional President Said Abdullahi Deni has ordered a crackdown on illegal immigration following reports that dozens of foreign nationals have joined ISIS-Somalia.

Somali intelligence launches manhunt for Al-Shabaab operative

Mogadishu (HOL) – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has launched a manhunt for Abdullahi Hassan Abdi, a suspected Al-Shabaab operative accused of extorting money from residents in the Banadir region.
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Somali intelligence launches manhunt for Al-Shabaab operative

Mogadishu (HOL) – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has launched a manhunt for Abdullahi Hassan Abdi, a suspected Al-Shabaab operative accused of extorting money from residents in the Banadir region.

Minister to appoint private sector members of TAJ board

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, passed legislation that will allow the Minister of Finance and the Public Service to directly appoint the private sector members of the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) board. The Bill, an Act to Amend the...
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Minister to appoint private sector members of TAJ board

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, passed legislation that will allow the Minister of Finance and the Public Service to directly appoint the private sector members of the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) board. The Bill, an Act to Amend the...

Local craft vendors being equipped to tap into global handicraft market

The Government is equipping stakeholders in the local craft sector to claim a greater share of the lucrative global handicraft market. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, said the international market was valued at US...
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Local craft vendors being equipped to tap into global handicraft market

The Government is equipping stakeholders in the local craft sector to claim a greater share of the lucrative global handicraft market. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, said the international market was valued at US...

Local World Bank employees exempted from income tax

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, passed legislation to allow for the exemption of locally recruited employees of the World Bank from the payment of income tax. The legislation, Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Act, was piloted by...
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Local World Bank employees exempted from income tax

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, passed legislation to allow for the exemption of locally recruited employees of the World Bank from the payment of income tax. The legislation, Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Act, was piloted by...

Excelsior Community College honours Town Clerk Robert Hill

Excelsior Community College recognised Robert Hill, Chief Executive Officer and Town Clerk of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, as a distinguished past student during its annual graduation ceremony (Class of 2024) held at the...
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Excelsior Community College honours Town Clerk Robert Hill

Excelsior Community College recognised Robert Hill, Chief Executive Officer and Town Clerk of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, as a distinguished past student during its annual graduation ceremony (Class of 2024) held at the...

Rotary Club of St Andrew honours two outstanding professionals

The Rotary Club of St Andrew recognised two exemplary professionals at the annual Orville Walker Vocational Service Awards, held on Tuesday at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. This prestigious award celebrates individuals who embody Rotary’s...
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Rotary Club of St Andrew honours two outstanding professionals

The Rotary Club of St Andrew recognised two exemplary professionals at the annual Orville Walker Vocational Service Awards, held on Tuesday at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. This prestigious award celebrates individuals who embody Rotary’s...

Ex-Coronation Street star brands Sir Sadiq Khan an 'absolute disgrace' after his car is slapped with £90 fine for leaving London two minutes late

The actor, 45, explained how his partner had driven to London from Manchester in his car on February 4 to pick up her mum and three of her friends after they watched a musical.
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Ex-Coronation Street star brands Sir Sadiq Khan an 'absolute disgrace' after his car is slapped with £90 fine for leaving London two minutes late

The actor, 45, explained how his partner had driven to London from Manchester in his car on February 4 to pick up her mum and three of her friends after they watched a musical.

Live updates: Senate expected to vote on confirmation of Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead FBI

The latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.
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Live updates: Senate expected to vote on confirmation of Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead FBI

The latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.

'Wow, an additional ang bao': Singaporeans weigh in on Budget 2025 announcements

The goodies that Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced in his Budget speech on Tuesday (Feb 18) had new homeowner Astrid Yan feeling like it is Chinese New Year again. «I was like, 'wow, I guess that's an additional ang pow to be collected across th
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'Wow, an additional ang bao': Singaporeans weigh in on Budget 2025 announcements

The goodies that Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced in his Budget speech on Tuesday (Feb 18) had new homeowner Astrid Yan feeling like it is Chinese New Year again. «I was like, 'wow, I guess that's an additional ang pow to be collected across the year,» she said about the $600 and $800 in SG60 and Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers respectively. PM Wong, who is also finance minister, said the Budget is one for the future and that «no will be left behind». It is jam-packed with announcements from schemes to help lower-wage workers to encouraging Singaporeans to have three or more children. Yan is one of the Singaporeans AsiaOne interviewed to share their thoughts on Budget 2025. . 'A gift and blessing' Yan is moving into a new Build-To-Order (BTO) flat in Kallang in May - the same month that the first $500 in CDC Voucher will be disbursed. The 30-year-old in the sales industry also said that the SG60 voucher «is a great thing for all Singaporeans».

Chee Soon Juan announces bid to contest Bukit Batok SMC, plans fundraising dinner

Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) secretary-general Chee Soon Juan plans to contest for the Bukit Batok Single Member Constituency (SMC) again in the upcoming general election and will be holding fundraising dinners at his restaurant, Orange & Teal, until Fe
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Chee Soon Juan announces bid to contest Bukit Batok SMC, plans fundraising dinner

Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) secretary-general Chee Soon Juan plans to contest for the Bukit Batok Single Member Constituency (SMC) again in the upcoming general election and will be holding fundraising dinners at his restaurant, Orange & Teal, until Feb 26. Dr Chee, who had previously contested in Bukit Batok SMC, lost to PAP MP Murali Pillai during the 2020 general elections. The former had garnered 45.2 per cent of votes, while Pillai received 54.8 per cent. In a video posted to Facebook on Wednesday (Feb 19), Dr Chee criticised Singapore's existing approach to education and immigration while laying out SDP's alternative policies. Suggestions such as scrapping the Primary School Leaving Examination and reducing class sizes to 20 students per teacher were brought up during the over eight-minute clip. «There is no new, bold thinking to tackle the problems that our society faces,» said Dr Chee. «The PAP will not reform itself. Singaporeans will have to step in to get the job done. And there is no more crucial, more urgent time than this coming election.»

Nearly 10 years' jail for payroll staff who stole $5.7m to fund lavish lifestyle, including $3.7m penthouse

SINGAPORE — By making amendments on Microsoft Excel files used for payrolls, a woman working at a fintech company committed cheating linked to more than $5.7 million, mostly relating to cryptocurrency. On Feb 20, Ho Kai Xin, 32, was sentenced to nine ye
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Nearly 10 years' jail for payroll staff who stole $5.7m to fund lavish lifestyle, including $3.7m penthouse

SINGAPORE — By making amendments on Microsoft Excel files used for payrolls, a woman working at a fintech company committed cheating linked to more than $5.7 million, mostly relating to cryptocurrency. On Feb 20, Ho Kai Xin, 32, was sentenced to nine years and 11 months' jail after she pleaded guilty to five cheating charges, eight counts of dealing with the benefits of criminal conduct, and one count of giving false information to a public servant. Thirty other charges were considered during her sentencing. In January, the Singaporean was given six weeks' jail for contempt of court after spending the ill-gotten funds despite being ordered not to do so. Ho will start serving her longer sentence after completing her earlier one. The prosecution said she had used her ill-gotten gains to live a lavish lifestyle, including placing a down payment of nearly $750,000 for a penthouse in Gilstead Road near Dunearn Road worth more than $3.7 million. She also bought sunglasses, bags, shoes, shirts and rings from luxury brand Louis Vuitton, each costing thousands of dollars, Deputy Public Prosecutor Jeremy Bin told the court.

Congo-Kinshasa: UK Summons Rwandan Envoy Over DR Congo Conflict

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Rwandan High Commission in London has defended its security policies in response to a summons by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), citing existential threats from the Democratic Republic of Congo (D
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Congo-Kinshasa: UK Summons Rwandan Envoy Over DR Congo Conflict

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Rwandan High Commission in London has defended its security policies in response to a summons by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), citing existential threats from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the armed group FDLR.