[allAfrica] The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) department declared a national disaster for areas affected by severe weather in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and the Free State, reports News24.

Union minister Rajnath Singh, assuming his role as defence minister, emphasized developing a self-reliant defense sector aiming to boost exports to Rs 50,000 crore within five years. Singh, with extensive political experience, previously held the role in 2019 and prioritizes strengthening India’s defense capabilities and manufacturing independence.

Minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh arrived in Kuwait to oversee aid for victims of a tragic apartment fire in Mangaf, which killed around 40 Indians. The Indian government, under PM Modi's direction, is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities for the repatriation of bodies and ensuring proper medical care for the injured.

MAKKAH: Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, the minister of the National Guard, inspected the readiness of ministry forces for the Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. This inspection is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to ensure the security of the Hajj, following the directions of the country’s leadership. During his visit to Makkah’s Al-Shara’i district, Prince Abdullah watched a detailed military parade under the theme of “Ease and Reassurance.”

RIYADH: A campaign on how to choose the proper animals for sacrifice and ensure that it is free of diseases has been launched in Madinah province ahead of Eid Al-Adha.  Dubbed «My Sacrifice,” the awareness campaign is a project of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture's Department of Animal Wealth, according to the Saudi Press Agency. »The campaign, which is supervised by a number of specialists and veterinarians, shows the most important and sound methods for preserving meat and keeping it safe from poisoning," SPA said.

JEDDAH: Malaysian pilgrim Mohammed Safwan, 66, is finally achieving a decades-long dream of performing Hajj. Hailing from Johor in the south of the country, Safwan worked as an aviation safety technician for Malaysia Airlines, but after retirement had little savings because he had continued to support his family. When Malaysia’s government approved Safwan’s Hajj request, his children collected $26,000 so that he could fulfil his dream. 

RIYADH: Doctors working remotely from Riyadh helped a 72-year-old Jordanian pilgrim in Madinah survive a stroke this week, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The medical team specializing in telestroke medicine is affiliated with the Seha Virtual Hospital in Riyadh, the SPA reported. The pilgrim, who has a history of chronic illness, was treated at the Madinah General Hospital.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi just before his departure for the G7 Summit in Italy. Ramesh's remarks draw a comparison with former PM Manmohan Singh's influential visit to the same summit in 2007, claiming that PM is heading to Italy to «salvage» his «diminished» international image.

In recent months, some Bukit Batok residents have been troubled by sightings of rats in their estate.  On June 5, a netizen uploaded a video of a group of rats scurrying around the void deck of Block 304 Bukit Batok Street 31.  «They will roam around boldly at night, hopping in and out of the green dustbins in front of the block, scaring residents when they walk past as the rats in the bins cause the bins to rattle [sic],» wrote the netizen.  This has been going on for «months», he said, urging the authorities to look into the issue. 

Period dresses were traded for something rather more contemporary on Tuesday evening as part two of Bridgerton 's enormously successful third season premiered in London.

Nigel Farage was among those snapped outside the private residence venue in West London today, smiling and offering 'good evening' to waiting paparazzi as he arrived.

The YouTube sensation-turned WWE wrestler has previously held the No. 1 spot in the podcast charts with his 'Impaulsive' show - and his ratings are set to rise again this week with Trump his latest guest.

The Queen looked elegant in a navy blue and cream ensemble as she headed to London's Southbank this morning to visit a new exhibition at The Garden Museum.

A GrabFood rider ran into a speed bump during his delivery rounds when he nearly collided with a reversing vehicle in a HDB car park. Dashcam footage from the vehicle involved in the incident was posted on Facebook group Singapore roads accident.com on Wednesday (June 12).  In the 59-second video, a Grabfood rider on a bicycle is seen heading in the direction of the vehicle, which is backing up into a parking lot. Spotting the vehicle, the rider speeds up in an attempt to pass through before the car goes into the lot. The driver (wearing a cap) got out of his vehicle to check on the rider. PHOTO: Facebook/Singapore roads accident.com However, the driver appears to be caught offguard and only manages to stop at the last minute. This causes the rider to lose his balance and fall onto the grass patch beside the lot. Food packets also tumble out of the bag that was attached to the back of his bicycle.

Balais, pelles, brouettes aux mains, à Mouila, capitale provinciale de la Ngounie, les femmes de l'Association des Femmes Commerçantes du Carrefour Ndende se sont mobilisé ce mercredi 12 juin comme un seul homme, pour procéder au nettoyage de célèbre Carrefour, lieu où elles pratiquent également leurs activités commerciales. Ce geste de salubrité n'est pas nouveau. S'il vous arrive un mercredi, alors que vous êtes en voyage dans la province de la Ngounié, vous allez apprécier l'éclat du (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Activities that will receive additional support are measures aimed at preserving languages and cultures of the North's low-numbered indigenous peoples, the company said

The expedition will go along the so-called Mangazeya seaway: through the White, Barents and Kara Seas, Kanin and Yamal portages - one of the most dangerous and difficult routes leading from north to east

«It is already clear that this is a waste of time, a kind of action whose value is zero, but which is being used to the maximum to maintain the anti-Russian psychosis,» Alexander Grushko stressed

Alexander Grushko pointed to «very dangerous attempts to militarize the region by deploying new long-range weapons systems that can directly threaten China and not only China»

«All remain healthy and safe, and tomorrow’s spacewalk will start at 8 a.m. EDT as planned,» according to the statement

CCTV footage showed the man, a teenage boy and a younger girl eating at Cafe No.35 in Canterbury on tables outside the restaurant.

La survenue de faits divers aux relents scandaleux au sein de notre église, et leur publication, sont des signaux d'alarme qui doivent interpeller chaque membre de la communauté. Ces événements révèlent un mal profond et une supercherie spirituelle entretenue par certains membres du clergé. Plutôt que de s'engager dans des «faux» redressements spirituels et structurels, notre église doit s'examiner en profondeur. Il est impératif de s'éloigner des projets égoïstes de certains, qui (...) - RELIGION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Distingués invités, tout protocole observé, Je suis très ravi et je mesure le privilège de prendre la parole auprès de cette auguste assemblée en tant que Président et porte-parole du premier Forum de la Jeunesse du PFBC. Avant tout, les jeunes tiennent à remercier les autorités de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC), la Co-facilitation Gabonaise et Française du PFBC, la COMIFAC, et la CEEAC pour l'organisation du Forum de la Jeunesse. A l'humanité, les jeunes souhaitent la (...) - ENVIRONNEMENT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A major agreement in the long-running cases to repair the lasting harms of the so-called «Muslim ban» that former President Donald Trump enacted in 2017 calls for the government to provide a clear visa reconsideration process, free of charge, to nearly 25,000 people from Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen who were prevented from getting U.S. visas.

Dhusamareb (HOL) - Galmudug regional state leader Ahmed Abdi Kariye and traditional elders from two rival clans that fought in the Galgadud region last weekend have agreed to three provisions to stop the deadly fighting immediately.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (HOL) — Authorities in Saudi Arabia have arrested 14 individuals from India, Egypt, Pakistan, and Indonesia for allegedly selling fake Hajj identity cards. The arrests, part of a broader crackdown, underscore the kingdom’s efforts to preserve the sanctity of the Hajj pilgrimage.

WESTERN BUREAU: A teenager from West End Road in Negril, Westmoreland, and a lifeguard from Little London, also in Westmoreland, are now in police custody in St Elizabeth facing robbery and gun-related charges. The charges stem from an incident in...

WESTERN BUREAU: The community of Bath, near Strathbogie, in Westmoreland, was thrown into mourning yesterday morning when residents woke up to the sad news that two brothers were shot and killed. A third brother was shot and injured by gunmen, who...

WESTERN BUREAU: The presiding judge in the case of Lavaughn Cooke, who is charged with the March 17 murder of security guard Nastacia Smith, rebuked the prosecution and the investigating officer on Wednesday, arguing that the defendant, who was...

Residents of Free Town and surrounding communities are expected to have a full interchange along Highway 2000 East-West in early 2025. The improvement plans were detailed during a town hall meeting at the Free Town Primary School, by Ivan Anderson...

TOILING THROUGHOUT the COVID-19 lockdown to transform their Taste of Jamaica Authentic Tour into Taste of Jamaica Medicinal Herb Garden and Farm is now paying off handsomely for St Ann couple, Lascelles and Elizabeth Broderick. Located near Hinds...

The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed with the President of sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh Mahmud, bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to boost them.

The FBI director Christopher Asher Wray concluded his trip to Kenya Wednesday after a series of meetings with top security officials.

The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament will be held in Germany, and 24 teams will compete to be crowned the champions of Europe.