A Ugandan military helicopter deployed with the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at Mogadishu airport on Wednesday, killing five passengers, a Ugandan military spokesperson said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Government and People of Uganda after a Ugandan military helicopter crashed in Mogadishu on Wednesday, killing five personnel.

Le parti les Démocrates a tenu une réunion importante de son bureau exécutif national, au cours de laquelle plusieurs points clés ont été discutés et décidés. Cette rencontre a été l'occasion pour les membres exécutif National du parti de redéfinir sa stratégie politique et de prendre des décisions importantes pour l'avenir. Report de la Rentrée Politique La réunion a débuté par la communication du président, qui a annoncé le report de la rentrée politique au samedi 12 juillet 2025 au (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A new spray that contains the active ingredient in Viagra has been released in the UK.

A 13% increase in driver detail requests made by private parking firms in 2024-25 means an average of 27 charges are issued to motorists every minute.

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Sales of the luxury motoring manufacturer appear to be in freefall following its controversial move to scrap its iconic 'growler' big cat logo in November.

[FPRI] The current war raging in Sudan began on April 15, 2023, with violent clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Two years later, the conflict shows no signs of abating, primarily due to the involvement of international actors supporting both factions.

[Nile Post] The National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi has launched a scathing attack on the ruling regime, accusing it of engaging in systematic political violence and betrayal of its own operatives.

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Vanuatu has been recognised for its regional leadership in civil registration and legal identity reform during a high-level Ministerial Roundtable on “Legal Identity as a Catalyst for Good Governance and Inclusive Services,” held in Bangkok from 24 to 26 June…

Some farmers in Australia have lost trust in licensed agents from Vanuatu following repeated breaches of work contracts by disengaged seasonal workers. The issue has strained relationships and caused both financial and reputational setbacks for local agencies participating in the…

The Prime Minister (PM) has called on financial institutions like commercial banks and credit institutions to be more responsive to the needs of citizens.

The Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation (DEPC) has a new Director. He is Osbourne Melenamu.

A former General Manager (GM) of the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF), Parmod Achary, has commenced civil proceedings against the Office of the Ombudsman in the Supreme Court of Vanuatu, claiming damages in the amount of thirty-two million Vatu (VT…

Malawi has taken a historic step in the fight against cancer. On Monday morning, President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera officially commissioned the country’s first-ever National Cancer Centre, a modern, state-of-the-art facility built in the capital city, Lilongwe. Speaking at the landmark event, President Chakwera said the moment was both a breakthrough and a solemn reflection […] The post History Made: Chakwera Commissions Malawi’s First National Cancer Centre in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) is winning praise for leading the charge in supporting women-led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with a growing list of initiatives designed to boost access to credit and financial literacy. Under the leadership of Governor Dr. McDonald Mafuta Mwale, the RBM is scaling up its efforts to empower […] The post RBM Applauded for Championing Women-Led Businesses in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Plan International Malawi is stepping up efforts to keep the girl child in school, urging communities to prioritise girls’ education despite the many challenges they face. In a bold stride towards this goal, the organisation on Wednesday handed over a newly constructed 64-bed girls’ hostel at Chisu Community Day Secondary School in Nkhata-Bay. The facility […] The post Plan International Malawi Boosts Girls’ Education with New Hostel in Nkhata-Bay appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

WESTERN BUREAU: Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, in Westmoreland, is to undergo the most significant expansion in its history. The announcement comes amid calls from civic leaders...

WESTERN BUREAU: A bold new plan by Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett will use the growing Tourism Workers Pension Scheme (TWPS) to unlock affordable housing for thousands of Jamaicans in the sector, marking a major step toward economic inclusion....

The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), in its role as political ombudsman, says it is currently investigating complaints involving allegations of intimidation, inflammatory political speech, and public disorder. It is also looking into reports...

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced its sponsorship of groundbreaking pilot artificial intelligence (AI) hubs designed to transform Africa and the Caribbean into competitive forces in the global technology landscape. The...

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) is set to install two internationally renowned visionaries at its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, set for July 20 at the National Arena in Kingston. They are University of Sunderland’s Pro-Vice-...

[Global Press Journal] Lubero, Democratic Republic of Congo -- After years of conflict, they see no other way to reclaim their fields.

An avid reader of fantasy and dystopian fiction, 27-year-old Megan often turns to social media platform Goodreads and TikTok sub-community BookTok for recommendations on what to read next.Both platforms have become go-to resources for book lovers to discover trending reading lists and reviews on popular titles.«I haven't come across much Singapore Literature (SingLit),» said Megan, who declined to give her full name. She told AsiaOne that the only SingLit titles she had encountered were from English class during her schooling years.Many readers have similar experiences with SingLit, and are largely unaware of the vast range of titles and genres published by the literary community in Singapore, as seen in the results of the National Library Board's (NLB) National Reading Habits Study 2024. Only three in 10 adults had read a SingLit book in the past 12 months, according to the study released on June 26 which surveyed 3,725 Singapore residents. Among the 2,575 respondents that were non-readers of SingLit, over half said that they were unaware of local authors and literary works.

Shatec, a hospitality and tourism training institute in Singapore, is reportedly shutting down after more than 40 years of operation, due to operational difficulties.Chinese publication Shin Min Daily News reported that real estate firm CBRE has been appointed as the exclusive marketing agent for Shatec's main campus building at Bukit Batok Street 22. The four-storey property is reportedly listed for sale at $18 million, with its land lease expiring in 2051.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, Shatec's chairman Loh Lik Peng said that the institute is currently in the early stages of reviewing its long-term plans.«The sale of the building is part of Shatec's asset management strategy. As the review is still ongoing, we are unable to provide further comments,» said Loh.Shin Min reported that after an evaluation, the Shatec board concluded that the current model was no longer sustainable and made the difficult decision to begin winding down operations from April 1. 

The owner of a local automotive detailer has admitted to generating fake five-star customer reviews and posting them on its business page on popular online car platform sgCarMart for the last two years. This comes after the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) launched an investigation into Lambency Detailing in January, following a customer complaint regarding unauthorised reviews using her name.In a media release on Thursday (July 3), the consumer watchdog said it confirmed with seven other Lambency Detailing customers that false reviews containing their names, car plate numbers, and photographs of their vehicles had been posted on sgCarMart without their consent.CCCS said it also used digital technology and algorithms in its investigations, which found mass postings of suspicious five-star reviews on sgCarMart on certain dates.When shown evidence, Holding company Quantum Globe, which owns and operates Lambency Detailing, admitted to having used their customers' information without their knowledge or consent to create the reviews.

Fiscal hawks have concerns over the legislation’s ballooning price, and some moderate conservatives are uneasy about steeper cuts to Medicaid.

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In a match that lasted one hour and ten minutes, French qualifier Parry breezed past the 12th-seed Shnaider, who is playing under no flag at the tournament, in straight sets 6-4; 6-1