[New Times] Nearly 1,500 green jobs have so far been created through an initiative that has established 24 centres for collecting plastic waste for recycling, according to Juliet Kabera, Director General of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA).

[New Times] Kayonza District has launched an eye care campaign to tackle avoidable blindness and vision impairment, particularly in the most affected rural areas.

[RFI] Qatar has presented a draft peace proposal to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels following months of mediation in Doha. But from Kinshasa, progress looks slow and uncertain.

FDH Bank plc has reported a record-breaking profit after tax of K74 billion for the year ending December 31, 2024 marking a staggering 108% growth from K35.6 billion recorded in 2023. This was revealed during the bank’s Annual General Meeting held on May 30, 2025, at the Thomson Frank Mpinganjira (TFM) Centre of Excellence where […] The post FDH Bank busks in 2024 stellar performance: Post K74bn profits appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank Plc says the Vaa Vroom Promotion has received tremendous support from customers as excitement builds for the Grand Prizes of two VW Golf 7 GTI vehicles. FDH Bank Plc Senior Manager for Digital Sales, Yamikani Mbawala, said the promotion has excited most customers who regularly transact of the bank’s POS machines and the […] The post Promotion excites FDH Bank, customers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ottawa says it has banned the largest contractor that worked on the ArriveCan app from entering into contracts or real property agreements with the government for seven years.

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency suggests setting your AC to 24°C instead of lower temperatures like 20-21°C. This simple adjustment can cut power consumption by up to 24%, saving consumers money and reducing carbon emissions.

The CCPA has advised e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits for deceptive 'dark patterns' within three months and provide self-declarations. Notices have been issued to platforms violating dark pattern guidelines. A Joint Working Group is monitoring violations and suggesting consumer awareness programs, following the 2023 guidelines that specified 13 dark patterns.

Are you from food hygiene? It was an odd question to be asked, but 46-year-old restaurateur Sameh Houeidi seemed anxious to know.

An eight-year-old Ohio boy, who was found dead in plastic bags in an attic, is revealed to have been allegedly killed by his most unlikely killer.

One week ago, at 11:30pm on Saturday 31 May, a man stepped out of a car in Fuengirola arrived at an Irish beachfront bar packed with tourists and shot two men dead at point blank range.

As a father and son duo on the much-loved BBC show Celebrity Race Across The World , Jeff Brazier and his youngest boy Freddy won the hearts of millions of viewers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his greetings on Eid ul-Adha, emphasising harmony and peace. Large gatherings were observed at Delhi's Jama Masjid for Eid prayers, initiating the celebrations. Eid al-Adha, or the festival of sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion and involves prayers, charity, and animal sacrifice, symbolising faith and compassion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Jammu and Kashmir, inaugurating the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, and flagging off the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train. The bridge, a symbol of engineering prowess and resilience, ensures year-round rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley. Modi also interacted with engineers and workers, acknowledging their efforts in overcoming construction challenges.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of India's Gaganyaan program, is set to launch on the Axiom-4 mission from Kennedy Space Center on June 10, docking with the ISS on June 11. This mission, a joint Isro-Nasa endeavor, includes Shukla conducting Indian and collaborative experiments.

“Glen Campbell Day” and the man himself were the toast of Dekalb County in Atlanta Georgia, on May 25, to honour renowned Jamaican actor and comedian Glen Campbell, O.D. A second proclamation – compliments of the Georgia State Senate – recognised...

We Inspire Girls closed out its Child’s Month campaign with a free Vision Board Workshop on Friday, May 30, at Belair High School in Mandeville, Manchester. This hands-on session was designed to empower and equip young girls to visualise their...

EVERYTHING THAT Revival people do is meaningful. The singing, dancing, trumping, and drumming are loaded with explicit or subliminal messages. Nothing is arbitrary. And, Revivalism is replete with icons. The iconography of Revivalism makes it a...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Daryl Vaz says that Road Safety Month must be a national call to action for all Jamaicans to prioritise road safety and create a more responsible road culture. He was addressing the...

“RAISED BY a single mother in Bower Banks, I know what sacrifice looks like. This award validated every late night, every obstacle, and every moment of doubt. It reminded me that I carry not only my dreams, but the dreams of my community, and those...

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The indictment charges Abrego García, who was returned from El Salvador, with two counts.

Three women and one man aged between 47 and 61 were arrested and charged on suspicion of involvement in multiple spiritual 'blessing' scams.The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a press release on Friday (June 6) that they had received a report three days prior from a woman who was allegedly cheated by the three others in Chinatown.«The first woman had initially approached the victim seeking directions to a Chinese physician. A second woman then intervened, claiming knowledge of a suitable physician but explained that consultations could only occur outside the premises due to overcrowding,» the release stated.This second woman wanted the victim to pose as her relative, and the trio went to meet the third woman, who claimed to be a Chinese physician and told the victim she was «experiencing misfortune due to negative spiritual elements».«The three woman and the victim then arranged to meet at Hong Lim Park and the victim was convinced to surrender $700 in cash and a gold necklace with a Guan Yin pendant to the 'Chinese physician', who then placed the items in a black plastic bag and performed a purported blessing ritual,» the release read.

It's past midnight and most would be asleep, but for this individual, sleep would not come easily.A Geylang resident is in distress over loud music being blasted past midnight near his rented apartment, according to a Reddit post by user Obsessionmachine on Saturday (June 7).In his post, Obsessionmachine shared a video of the neighbouring estate across the road, Crystal Mansions.Loud music can be heard blaring, apparently emanating from somewhere within Crystal Mansions.«This is happening at 1am,» the user clarified.«Can't locate the source of this music. Police couldn't help either. I suppose this will be my life until my rent agreement is over in one and a half year.»The user also sought help from other Redditors, asking if there is anything he could do to resolve this issue.One user suggested contacting Jalan Besar's Member of Parliament, also highlighting noise control regulations.«You have the right to a quiet night's rest,» they said. «You need to believe that while seeking resolution.»

A cyclist was conveyed to the hospital after a police vehicle collided into him along Keppel Road on Friday (June 6).At around 3.10pm, the police were alerted to an accident involving a police vehicle and a 41-year-old cyclist along Keppel Road towards Marina Coastal Expressway, the police said.According to preliminary investigations, the driver of the police vehicle, a 30-year-old male officer from the Special Operations Command (SOC) had allegedly left the scene after colliding with the cyclist.«He was not aware that he had done so until the traffic police contacted the SOC,» the police said.«The officer returned to the scene immediately to assist with investigations upon being informed.»The cyclist was conveyed conscious to hospital, and the officer is assisting with investigations for driving without due consideration of other road users and causing hurt.The officer has also been removed from driving duties while police investigations are ongoing.[[nid:715805]]khooyihang@asiaone.com

Ukrainian MP Artyom Dmitruk has accused Vladimir Zelensky of hiding the true death toll and looting payouts meant for bereaved families Read Full Article at RT.com

A labour dispute could potentially mean we see fewer bananas and higher prices at the grocery store. And in another hit to your breakfast, a popular coffee brand has been yanked from shelves at Loblaws stores over a pricing spat — all of which experts say highlights the fragility of the global supply chain.