The attacks targeted facilities in Kiev and Ukraine-controlled part of Zaporozhye Region, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Egypt’s national airline has suspended operations to several cities amid intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

The jet, a B788 Boeing, had been due to take off from Ahmedabad in Gujarat at 1:10pm local time, arriving at London Gatwick airport at 6:25pm.

Kim Woodburn has died at the age of 83 following a short illness.

Jaishankar had said the G7 benefits from having India as a G7 outreach country Read Full Article at RT.com

The conservative talk show host has been criticizing “warmongers” who push for the US to take Israel’s side Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has reportedly placed 25 African nations on its new entry ban list, citing weak ID systems, government fraud, and high visa overstays Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev shelled a residential area in Donetsk, leading to reports of fatalities among civilians, according to Mayor Alexey Kulemzin Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president’s family company has launched a self-branded mobile phone service Read Full Article at RT.com

Ding Xuexiang will meet with representatives of the Russian leadership to discuss effective ways aimed at solving topical global issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps added that Israel, «despite extensive aid of the US and Western countries and possession of most modern and advanced defense technologies,» could not counter Iranian missiles

Vyacheslav Gladkov specified that Ukraine struck the Rakityansky district with three drones, leaving a woman injured, four cars, an emergency services building, and two commercial facilities impacted

Russia’s crude production in May fell by 100,000 bpd to 9.17 mbd, according to the International Energy Agency

The targeted level of OPEC+ output within the agreement considering voluntary adjustments and overproduction compensations in May stood at 34.03 mbd

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump put on an old pals act at the G7 in Canada as they showed off a text implementing the broad agreement struck last month.

Police are now investigating the incident, which took place earlier this month at the Reevesland Industrial Estate in Newport, South Wales.

Tony Cullen, who was a former international authority on aircraft accidents, spent decades investigating how deaths happen in plane crashes.

The jet, a B788 Boeing, had been due to take off from Ahmedabad in Gujarat at 1:10pm local time, arriving at London Gatwick airport at 6:25pm.

Kim Woodburn has died at the age of 83 following a short illness.

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Kiev targeted Moscow and other regions, leading officials to ground flights at several airports Read Full Article at RT.com

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has praised Filipinos in Vanuatu for their contributions to nation building during their recent 127th independence celebration at Warwick Le Lagon.

History was made yesterday at State House when President Nikenike Vurobaravu officially signed the instrument appointing Mrs. Angelyne Glenda Dovo Roy as Vanuatu’s 10th Attorney General—and the first woman to hold the position.

In a key step toward tackling Vanuatu’s growing housing shortage, the Government has launched a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group.

Coster FC from the North Efate Football League and Fanla FC from the South Efate Football League have secured their places in the Grand Final of the Efate Shefa Day MA'AU MALFES SHIELD Tournament, following an exciting round of semi-final…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, and Member of Parliament for Luganville, Hon. Marc Ati, has expressed strong interest in the Brian Kaltak Football Academy.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy signed a strategic agreement on Monday with Türkiye’s OYAK Group to advance the development of the country’s fisheries sector and accelerate the growth of Somalia’s blue economy.

Beledweyne (HOL) – The Somali National Army (SNA) and allied local forces carried out coordinated military operations in the past few hours in the forested area of El-Dhere, located on the border between the Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle regions.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Yemeni Embassy in Somalia has announced the release of seven Yemeni fishermen who had been detained by security forces in the port city of Bosaso, Puntland, for nearly two months after entering Puntland’s coastal waters without authorization from the regional Ministry of Fisheries.

A 43-year-old man allegedly drove a van at 132kmh along PIE, which exceeded both the imposed speed limit of 70kmh of the vehicle and the imposed speed limit on the expressway.He was driving along PIE towards Tuas on Sunday (April 13).He is among eight motorists who will be charged in court on June 17 for allegedly exceeding the imposed road speed limit by more than 40kmh.Of the eight, two motorists were allegedly caught speeding by more than 60kmh over the limit, while the other six exceeded the speed limit by just over 40kmh. Seven of the eight motorists committed their alleged offences during March and April in 2025, while one allegedly committed the offence on Dec 28, 2024.Among them, two allegedly exceeded the speed limit by 60kmh — a van driver and a 56-year-old man who was driving along Sheares Avenue at twice the speed limit on March 30.Speeding is an offence which carries a fine of up to $1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both.

Travel platform Agoda has modified certain design features on its website and app after the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) raised issues with them.The platform's accommodation search and booking features may have misled customers, said the competition watchdog.CCCS also listed five such issues and the actions taken by Agoda to rectify them in its news release on Monday (June 16).Firstly, Agoda's «Best Match» search results were presented in a way that suggested they were based solely on the search criteria such as the travel dates or guest ratings.In reality, these results also take into account the platform's potential earnings. 

A 30-year-old Malaysian man was arrested on Saturday (June 14) evening for attempting to smuggle drugs in a Malaysian-registered car at Woodlands Checkpoint.In a joint statement released by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) on June 17, the authorities said that ICA officers had directed the car for enhanced checks. Following the inspection, a bundle believed to contain controlled drugs was found behind the glove compartment.CNB officers were immediately alerted, and further checks uncovered two more bundles from the same location within the car.The bundles were later found to contain about 1,402g of heroin, 495g of cannabis, and 115g of 'Ice'.The drugs seized have an estimated worth of more than $173,000 and could potentially feed the addiction of about 800 abusers for a week.Under Section 7 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, those who import into or export from Singapore more than 15g of diamorphine, or «pure heroin,» may face the death penalty.Investigations are ongoing.[[nid:719068]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com