Germany should stop paying welfare benefits to male Ukrainian refugees to encourage them to return home and fight, a senior MP has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has warned future military officers that Beijing is committed to annexing the island Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine wants Russia at the negotiating table, but only after Kiev has have a stronger bargaining position, Kiev’s foreign minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com
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[DW] Former South African President Jacob Zuma's MK party says it wants to coordinate efforts against the unity government led by the African National Congress (ANC), claiming a May election was fraudulent.
[This Day] The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage said at the weekend that organised labour should reconsider the amount it was demanding as national minimum wage, based on current realities.
[allAfrica] This guest column is among a series of articles that look at such critical issues as food security, which are essential for keeping and building a peaceful world. Peacebuilding reporting on AllAfrica is supported by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
At least four Maoists, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with police in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Monday morning, officials said. The incident took place in Tonto and Goilkera area, they said. «Four Maoists were killed in the gunfight, while two have been arrested,» Jharkhand Police spokesperson and IG (Operations), Amol V Homkar, told PTI.
rime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. He emphasized the importance of «values of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood,» calling them «essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world.» On June 9, President Muizzu travelled to New Delhi for PM Modi's oath-taking ceremony. He held talks with PM Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
The Sealdah-bound Kanchanjungha Express collided with a goods train on Monday morning near New Jalpaiguri, a senior North Frontier Railway (NFR) official said. There are unconfirmed reports of injury to a few persons in the accident that took place around 9 am, the divisional railway manager of NFR's Katihar Division said. The 13174 Kanchanjunga Express from Agartala collided with the goods train near Rangapani close to New Jalpaiguri station, he said.
The Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express (13174) collided with a goods train on Monday morning near New Jalpaiguri. The accident took place around 9 am close to Rangapani, near the New Jalpaiguri station. The divisional railway manager of NFR's Katihar Division mentioned unconfirmed injuries resulting from the accident.
Ce dimanche 16 juin, on célèbre les papas... L'occasion pour les familles de se retrouver autour d'un bon repas et de faire la fête. Si certains ont choisi de rester à la maison, d'autres ont choisi de sortir prendre l'air. Une aubaine pour les propriétaires de pirogues et des restaurateurs.
Harry Kane and his wife Kate Goodland, who share four children together, were seen smiling and cuddling in the stands after the Three Lions' narrow victory against Serbia.
SINGAPORE - A 70-year-old woman was arrested on June 15 over a series of pickpocketing cases at a market and food centre in Yishun Ring Road. Preliminary investigations found the woman allegedly picked wallets from people who had their bags unzipped, took the cash, and then disposed of the wallets in the vicinity, said the police in a statement on June 16. Between July 24, 2023, and June 13, 2024, the police received several reports from victims claiming that their wallets were missing in the vicinity of Yishun Ring Road. Through images from closed-circuit television and police cameras, as well as ground inquiries, officers from Woodlands Police Division identified the woman and arrested her on June 15. The woman is also believed to be involved in other similar offences, said the police. She will be charged in court on June 17 with theft, they said. The offence carries a jail term of up to three years, a fine, or both.
SINGAPORE - Local fish farms are not affected by the oil spill incident on June 14 and local fish remain safe to eat, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). In a Facebook post on June 16, SFA said that there is low risk of the oil spill spreading to the Johor Strait, where Singapore’s fish farms are located. “To date, none of our fish farms are affected by the oil spill, and our local fish remain safe for consumption,” said SFA, adding that it is in close contact with the farms and will continue to monitor the situation closely. The oil spill was a result of an incident on June 14 involving the Netherlands-flagged dredging boat Vox Maxima and the Singapore-flagged bunker vessel Marine Honour, which was stationary, at Pasir Panjang Terminal. https://www.facebook.com/SGFoodAgency/posts/792973106290335?ref=embed_post The impact created a rupture in one of the oil tanks of Marine Honour, which caused oil to leak into the sea.
A week after Lions goalkeeper Hassan Sunny shot to overnight fame in China, the 40-year-old was spotted in Shanghai, much to the delight of Chinese football fans who jumped at the chance to meet him in person. At the invitation of real estate firm CapitaLand, Hassan and his family visited the city on Sunday (June 16), reported The Straits Times. News of his arrival in Shanghai quickly spread on Chinese social media after the football player was spotted at the airport. Fans soon gathered at the three CapitaLand malls where Hassan was scheduled to visit that day. The veteran goalkeeper first visited Raffles City Changning in the morning, where he signed autographs and took photos with fans. Next on the list was Hongkou Plaza, where Hassan — who owns the Muslim food stall Dapur Hassan in Singapore — put together a plate of nasi lemak. Following that, he visited a children's football class held at Raffles City The Bund.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has labelled as false and baseless claims being made on social media that Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Throyville Haughton is the individual behind the popular YouTube channel 'Politricks Watch...
A 25-year-old businessman has been charged after he allegedly forced a taxi operator at gunpoint to wait while he and his associates burnt an object wrapped in tarpaulin. The police say about 8:20 p.m., on May 1, Kamal McDonald chartered a man...
Nikhil Gupta, a 52-year-old Indian national, has been extradited from the Czech Republic to the United States, where he is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, according to the federal Bureau of Prisons website and a source familiar with the matter. Gupta is suspected by US authorities of being involved in a failed plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US resident and advocate for a sovereign Sikh state in northern India.
The Bandipora area in Jammu and Kashmir was cordoned off after some gunshots were heard in the forest area of Aragam Bandipora district. Gunshots were heard in the forest area of Aragam Bandipora district on Sunday. Security officials are carrying out a Cordon and Search Operation in the area. More details are awaited in the case.
Cinq nageurs polynésiens de 15 à 20 ans se sont envolés pour les championnats de France Elite. Une compétition nationale qui réunit les meilleurs à Chartres. Mélissa Chongue et Roan Poutoru ont dressé le portrait de l'un d'entre eux, Naël Roux. Le champion de Polynésie a d'ailleurs décroché 11 médailles le week-end dernier.
Thailand is ready to continue to cooperate with all those countries that support multilateralism, said Nalini Thavisin, head of the international committee of the Pheu Thai Party
ARAR: Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan, governor of the Northern Borders Region, celebrated Eid Al-Adha with children from the Raoof Association for Orphans during a reception held in the governorate. The prince prayed that the occasion would bring health, wellness and safety to all. During the reception, the governor presented gifts to the orphans, demonstrating his commitment to sharing the occasion with them. The children expressed their delight while exchanging Eid greetings with the governor.
JEDDAH: Almugasap, a Saudi fashion label, has launched a traditional costume experience in the Arafat and Mina areas, giving pilgrims the chance to wear authentic Saudi attire from all regions of the Kingdom. The initiative, which includes instant photo printing, was installed prior to the start of the pilgrimage to showcase Saudi heritage to international guests. Pilgrims could choose from a diverse collection of traditional costumes for both men and women, designed under the supervision of renowned Saudi designers Arief Alsherif and Sari Salem Hariry.
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with President of the European Council Charles Michel on Saturday at the Ukraine Peace Summit, held in the Swiss city of Lucerne. During the meeting, they discussed Saudi-EU relations and ways to enhance them in various fields, as well as the latest regional and international developments of mutual concern, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting was attended by Abdulrahman Al-Dawood, director-general of the office of the minister of foreign affairs, and Saudi Ambassador to Switzerland Adel Mirdad.
MINA: More than 850,000 pilgrims had performed Tawaf Al-Ifadah by Sunday night in Makkah, the ritual marking the final days of the Hajj and the start of the Eid Al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world. The long day started with masses of pilgrims embarking on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Muzdalifah under the soaring summer heat. The stoning is among the final rites of the Hajj, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received telephone call from the president of the European Council Charles Michel on Sunday. During the conversation, they reviewed Saudi-EU cooperation and ways to strengthen in various areas. A number of regional and international issues were also discussed as well as efforts made to achieve security and stability in the region, SPA reported.
SINGAPORE - A 23-year-old motorcyclist died in hospital after an accident involving a private bus. At around 7.40pm on June 15, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were alerted to the accident that happened at the junction of Bencoolen Street and Stamford Road. Police said the motorcyclist was unconscious when he was rushed to hospital, while his 22-year-old female pillion rider was conscious. The SCDF said both of them were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Shin Min Daily News reported that the victims are a couple, according to relatives who turned up at the mortuary on June 16. Police investigations are ongoing. At least two motorcyclists have died in accidents here in recent weeks. On June 11, a 58-year-old man died after an accident involving his motorcycle and a lorry on the AYE. On June 4, a Land Transport Authority enforcement officer crashed his motorcycle and died while chasing another rider who was attempting to flee.
Repuplicans' interpretation of Biden's actions inLos Angeles is wrong, Andrew Bates said