Ukrainian MP Artyom Dmitruk is fighting Kiev’s extradition request, which he claims is politically motivated Read Full Article at RT.com

Low prices are forcing local producers to sell off superior wheat, the news outlet has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

New York (HOL) – Ethiopia's Foreign Minister, Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, met with Catherine Molly Phee, U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, on Tuesday during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

Russia’s state debt will slightly increase as the government borrows to reduce the budget deficit, the finance ministry says Read Full Article at RT.com

[The Conversation Africa] War has become a regular part of life for many children. Millions are victims and witnesses to the horrors of war. Recent estimates by researchers at the Peace Research Institute Oslo show that one in six children globally lives in a conflict zone, and Africa has the highest number of conflict-affected children.

Russia’s state debt will slightly increase as the government borrows to reduce the budget deficit, the finance ministry says Read Full Article at RT.com

Farm worker Andy Rodriguez told the court in Avignon that he was an 'alcoholic since 14 and a regular user of cocaine' and admits having sex with Mrs Pelicot but denies rape.

Cash-strapped younger generations have been grappling with soaring rents and the rising costs of living, which means that to make ends meet, things like therapy are being treated as luxuries, mental health experts say.

We are not helicopters. We are not bulldozers. We're now supposed to be «lighthouse parents.» While parenting trends often come and go, and the term «lighthouse parenting» has been in the lexicon for a few years now, it's recently started gaining traction.

Carolynn Mayers and James Durban say their Fort Erie, Ont., house's foundation isn't strong enough to hold up their house and they have no choice but to rebuild from scratch.

What does it take to be a submariner in the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)?  Most of my knowledge of submarines is limited to what I've seen in the movies, so I was excited to get a taste of life as a submariner when we were invited to the Submarine Trainer Centre located at Changi Naval Base on Sept 16.  Over there, we were introduced to three training platforms: the Submarine Command Team Trainer, Submarine Dive Trainer and Submarine Maintenance Trainer, which were built to simulate the various aspects of operating an actual submarine.  With these trainers, submarine crew can conduct training for newer crew members without physically stepping into a submarine. To become a submariner with RSN, candidates have to undergo a nine-month qualification course. This centre has been in operation since last year.

Days after YouTuber IShowSpeed's first livestream in Singapore was abruptly halted, the 19-year-old American returned to much fanfare as eager fans showed up in droves to greet the online personality. IShowSpeed, known as Speed for short, had visited Universal Studios Singapore on Sunday (Sept 22). Shortly after the livestream started, however, he was told that live-streaming on attractions is not allowed and the stream was soon taken down. On that same day, Speed left for a whirlwind visit to Johor Bahru and met the Johor Crown Prince, before heading to Cambodia and subsequently returning to Singapore on Tuesday (Sept 24). Broadcasting his journey through Bugis and Chinatown, the streamer occasionally interacted with an increasing crowd of people, who followed him on foot and on bikes through town. And as Speed tried his hand at the activities offered at the sports attraction Trifecta in Somerset, an even larger crowd of fans had gathered outside the facility.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has urged commuters to use alternative transport arrangements, following a train service disruption on Wednesday (Sept 25). In a Facebook post on Wednesday afternoon, LTA said: «Due to the extent of the damage, train services will not be available on the East-West Line between Boon Lay and Queenstown MRT stations for at least the rest of the day, in both directions». Besides the free regular buses and bridging buses that started operating between the affected stations since this morning, there are also arrangements to accommodate commuters during the evening peak period. From 5pm, SMRT will run separate train shuttle service between Buona Vista and Queenstown stations, as well as between Jurong East and Boon Lay stations, at 10-minute intervals. LTA added that it has activated additional support from bus operators to improve bridging bus service ahead of the evening peak. «Commuters can also board the regular bus services calling at designated bus stops at the affected stations,» the authority said.

Western officials are skeptical about Vladimir Zelensky’s ‘victory plan’ and want talks with Vladimir Putin, Bloomberg sources have said Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s ‘victory plan’ is not a game-changer, a Western official has told Bloomberg Read Full Article at RT.com

Law enforcement officers from Seychelles, Madagascar, Mauritius, and the Comoros have been awarded certificates after completing a weeklong training programme on «Conspiracy and Complex Investigations.» According to a press statement from the United States Embassy to Seychelles on Wednesday, the training, held at the Laila Resort in Anse Royale, was conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy. The training, led by a team of experienced DEA trainers, covered a wide range of topics crucial for combatting organised crime, including money laundering, cryptocurrency, intelligence analysis, and interview techniques. Speaking at the launch of the training, the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires, Adham Loutfi, emphasised the importance of such initiatives in the global fight against organised crime. He noted that the training is designed to equip officers with advanced skills and knowledge, essential for identifying, understanding, and dismantling sophisticated criminal networks. «The fight against organised crime is a global endeavor that requires cooperation, innovation, and unwavering resolve,» said Loutfi and added «The DEA trainers bring a wealth of experience and insights that will enhance the participants' abilities to address these complex challenges. This training on »Conspiracy and Complex Investigations" marks the third DEA-led training session held in Seychelles this year and underscores the strong collaboration between the United States and Seychelles, said the Embassy. It brought together police officers, customs officials, financial intelligence experts, and anti-corruption investigators from across the region, fostering opportunities for networking and collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking and organised crime. In September last year, law enforcement officers from the same Indian Ocean countries participated in an advanced counter-narcotics training course conducted by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The goal of the training was to address issues such as criminal activities and corruption, by enhancing law enforcement capacity to investigate narcotics trafficking across the region given new development in the way of trafficking and creating new drugs, especially synthetic drugs. 

A shocking scandal has rocked the United Transformation Movement (UTM) after publicity secretary Felix Njawala has been caught red-handed misrepresenting critical resolutions passed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday at the Area 12, Lilongwe, residence of the vice president, Dr Michael Usi, who is also the party’s president. Our investigation […] The post Exposed! How and why Njawala misled the public on UTM NEC resolutions about the convention appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Seed Trade Association of Malawi (STAM)—an apex body of certified seed producing and marketing companies—is supplying 15,000 metric tons of certified cereal seed and 2000mt tons of legume seed in the 2024/2025 farming season, a drop from a total of 31,000 tons estimated in 2023/2024 season. Speaking Tuesday in Lilongwe after an elective annual general […] The post Association says drought and high inflation affecting seed availability, demand appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

School authorities have issued a stern warning that school fund in primary schools across the country should not go beyond K1,000. This comes as some schools are sending back from classes learners who fail to pay school fund which in some schools is K3,000 despite the fact that the government abolished school fees to enable […] The post Govt says primary school school fund should not go beyond K1000 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians living in major cities and towns will still have to dig deeper into their pockets to earn a living as the cost of living— the amount of money needed to maintain a certain standard of life—has again rose by 3.9 percent in the first half of 2024. According to figures from the Centre for […] The post  More pain, more gnawing teeth as the cost of living rises by 3% in major cities, town appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) has announced a partnership to establish a campus in Suriname. This collaboration with the Maritime Authority of Suriname (MAS) and Suriname Foundation for Logistics Training (FLT) aims to bring world-class...

The community of Rose Gardens came alive on the weekend with the kick-off of a street football tournament. With support from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Project STAR, Member of Parliament for Kingston Central Donovan Williams and other local...

Disgruntled workers at the Hope Botanic Gardens in St Andrew returned to their posts following a brief industrial action on Tuesday morning after intervention from the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Workers Union, which represents the...

LAWSON JOHN CRAWFORD, born October 6, 1973 to Vivian Crawford, former executive director of the Institute of Jamaica, and his wife, Carva, made his transition on July 6, 2024 in London, England. He also predeceased his sister, Sheena. The attorney-...

WESTERN BUREAU: Unrest is brewing at Hopewell High in Hanover as many teachers and students have seemingly abandoned the institution since the return of Principal Byron Grant last Friday. Grant had been absent from the school since the December...

The United States needs a clear exit strategy for the Ukraine conflict, former President Donald Trump has told supporters Read Full Article at RT.com

Les communautés de quelques villages du département de Tsamba-Magotsi se sont rassemblées au village Kessi près de la localité pour commémorer la journée internationale de lutte contre les monocultures d'arbres, à l'index, le palmier à huile (GABONEWS) : Appuyée par l'Alliance Informelle, l'Organisation non gouvernementale, Musiru Divag a organisé le 21 septembre dernier, la journée internationale de lutte contre l'expansion des monocultures d'arbres au village Kessi. Les représentants (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Imagine surviving an ordeal like this. A Star Qisna coach travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore crashed into a ditch in Johor on Sept 22 just before 4am. The driver and four passengers were injured. Eleven passengers were trapped in the vehicle and the windshield had to be cut open to rescue them. PHOTO: Stomp Stomp contributor Sandy, who was on the coach, said she was not badly hurt, but her body ached since the accident. After the crash near Ayer Hitam, according to her, the Stomp contributor and another female passenger were driven by car to Johor Bahru. «I think the rescue team arranged it,» said the Stomp contributor. Since her coach trip was cut short because of the accident, the Stomp contributor contacted Star Qisna about a refund via WhatsApp.

MANDERA, Kenya (HOL) — Elders from Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia are urging Northern Kenya communities to unite for peace following deadly violence in Banessa that claimed eight lives. Leaders warn that smuggled arms from neighbouring countries continue to fuel the region's insecurity.