TEHRAN – In an effort to enhance the overall resilience of Iran’s national AIDS program and HIV testing capacity, Iran’s Health Ministry, the China International Center for Economic and Technical Exchanges (CICETE), and the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) have convened a meeting to share expertise.

[New Times] Rwanda is constructing housing units in Kirehe District in the Eastern Province for households affected by blasting during the implementation of the Rusumo hydropower project on the Rwanda-Tanzania border.

[The New Humanitarian] Cibitoke, Burundi -- «There are children alone wandering here and there, and there are also people who are visibly psychologically affected by the crisis.»

[New Times] President Paul Kagame said that the mediation efforts by Qatar and the United States designed to achieve peace in eastern DR Congo are an acknowledged necessity, adding that Africa needs to actively play its own part in finding solutions to African problems

Mogadishu (HOL) – A fire broke out Monday evening in the medicine section of Bakara Market, located in the Howlwadaag district of the Banadir region, damaging a commercial building before being controlled by emergency services.

According to Alexandre Silveira, Brasilia expects the partnership with Russia to better «unlock the potential» of the country’s mineral resources

Ambassadors from the EU’s 27 member states «largely agreed on the latest batch of measures» on Monday

The US president is expected to meet with Saudi leaders on Tuesday and also take part in a Saudi-US investment forum

According to the US President special envoy, if direct talks between Russia and Ukraine bring any result, there will be «a strong chance to getting an end to this conflict»

Andrey Kartapolov noted that NATO countries «aim to revive their defense industry and continue preparations for a future war»

Plans by a Kurdish businessman to open a new barber in a vacant premises sparked anger among residents of Porth, South Wales.

Dog owners heading to the coast this summer have been issued a warning as a strict ban comes into force across hundreds of UK beaches, in a bid to keep areas clean and safe during the warmer months.

Video footage appears to show an alleged thief attempting to steal a phone out of the hands of an unassuming Chinese student on the streets of central London.

The 21-year-old was arrested in the early hours of this morning on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

Lightning strikes, heavy showers and hail lashed central and southern England yesterday afternoon after the Met Office imposed a yellow thunderstorm warning.

Trump has reiterated his claim of playing a crucial role in preventing a potential nuclear conflict in South Asia Read Full Article at RT.com

It is “sad” that Western European leaders chose such a destination to mark Victory Day, the Venezuelan president says Read Full Article at RT.com

This glossary gives an overview of the definitions of performance, mainstreaming and conditionality. This glossary puts forward general definitions consistent with the way these concepts are used in the EU context while remaining, to the extent possible, consistent with commonly accepted notions found in grey and academic literature, as well as within international organisations such as the OECD and the UN. As a complement to these generic definitions, a forthcoming second part of this glossary will provide additional background elements based on a literature review that will provide a short history of the concepts, discuss eventual divergences in the way they are interpreted and provide illustrations on how these concepts are used in practice in EU policymaking. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

[allAfrica] Tidjane Thiam has announced his resignation as president of the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire - African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), due, in his words, to the «judicial harassment» he is facing, reports allAfrica.fr.

Baku (HOL) – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has ratified a bilateral agreement with the Federal Government of Somalia on cooperation in the field of defense and the defense industry, marking a significant step forward in military and strategic ties between the two nations.

Harardhere, Mudug (HOL) – Somali National Army (SNA) forces, in collaboration with local clan militia, killed three Al-Shabaab militants in a coordinated operation on Monday in the Aalim area of Jowle district, near Harardhere town in the Mudug region.

Bosaso (HOL) – U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS militants approximately 70 kilometers southeast of Bosaso in the Bari region.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Tuesday (May 13) that as part of the government's ongoing efforts to support daily expenses, all Singaporeans households can now redeem and use $500 worth of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers.  PM Wong — who is also the Minister for Finance —had shared during Budget 2025 in February that all Singaporean households will receive $800 in CDC vouchers to help with the cost of living. The vouchers will be distributed in two tranches, $500 in May 2025 and $300 in January 2026. For the May tranche, as with previous rounds, $250 will be allocated for spending at participating hawkers and heartland merchants, and $250 for use at participating supermarkets. Speaking at the launch of the seventh tranche of the CDC voucher scheme at Nee Soon South Community Club today (May 13), PM Wong said that this is «not a one-off exercise,» and that the Government will «continue to provide help for as long as it is needed», reported The Straits Times.

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The four-day trip, President Donald Trump’s first overseas tour since his re-election, is expected to focus on business deals and investments from the region.

Le harcèlement scolaire toucherait 1 élève sur 10 selon le ministère de l’Education nationale. Des violences, physiques ou verbales, répétées qui changent profondément la scolarité et le comportement de l’enfant victime. Elles peuvent se produire à tout âge, mais particulièrement au collège. Pour y remédier rapidement, il est important de savoir le détecter et le prendre au sérieux.

Le comité directeur du Fonds pacifique, s'est réuni aujourd'hui à la Présidence. Avec une enveloppe annuelle de près 300 millions de francs, son objectif est de contribuer au financement de projets pour soutenir l’intégration régionale des collectivités françaises dans le Pacifique. Avec les restrictions budgétaires de l'Etat, l'enveloppe annuelle de ce fond, a baissé. Véronique Roger-Lacan, ambassadrice pour le Pacifique et représentante permanente de la France auprès de la communauté du Pacifique était l'invitée de notre JT.

Loué initialement pour six mois depuis décembre 2024, le Cyathea, navire de la société Sorecal basée en Nouvelle-Calédonie, restera finalement jusqu’en décembre 2025 au port de Papeete. Le capitaine et son second, au manœuvre du Aito Nui II lors de l'incident, ont été licenciés.

Le sujet concerne des milliers de familles polynésiennes : l’aide au paiement de la cantine scolaire. A Paea par exemple, la CPS et la commune viennent aider les familles sur les 800 francs que coûte un repas à l'école maternelle de Tiapa pour que le prix descende à 300 francs. Mais le montant du complément familial de la CPS pour les plus faibles revenus n'a pas évolué depuis 2016 et le coût de la vie a augmenté.

Un policier de la DTPN a été condamné à 8 mois de prison avec sursis et une interdiction d'exercer d'1 an pour des actes de violence à Papeete. Il aurait notamment frappé une personne escortée au CHPF.

The EU defence industry is characterised by economic and technological components that are important factors for Europe’s industrial competitiveness. The European Defence Agency supports Member States in improving their defence capabilities and contributes to the development of their defence industry. The sector has recently decided to address some of its main challenges, including market fragmentation and low spending levels, by reinforcing common procurement and enhancing defence expenditure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

A Good Class Bungalow (GCB) site in the Caldecott Hill Estate is set to be purchased for $58 million by the sons of Koufu Group founders Pang Lim and Ng Hoon Tien, reported The Business Times. The freehold site located at Joan Road occupies 39,276 sq ft of land and costs $1,477 psf. There are two bungalows occupying the regular-shaped plot within the prestigious Caldecott Hill enclave in District 11, which is one of 39 gazetted GCB areas in Singapore. The property was initially purchased in the 1960s by Chan Kok Kwan, the former president of the Diamond Importers Association of Singapore, and housed three generations of the Chan family. It was recently rebuilt around 2000, with one of the two-storey bungalows being occupied by the Chan family. The second bungalow, which also features an attic and a swimming pool, is tenanted, according to a release in April 2024 by real estate company Cushman & Wakefield. The GCB site had been marketed through an expression of interest exercise in May 2024 by the firm at an indicative price of $62.8 million ($1,599 psf).