[Premium Times] The government said the health conditions are worsened by the adoption of unhealthy lifestyles among the people such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor diets, and physical inactivity.

[savethechildren_uk] Port Sudan -- Escalation in violence in Sennar's state capital Sinja on 29 June triggered widespread fighting which has displaced about 725,000 people, over half of whom are estimated to be children, according to data from International Organization for Migration's Displacement Tracking Matrix (IOM DTM).[1]

[Premium Times] «They have been in custody since 2020 and have truly learnt their lessons,» the #EndSars protesters' lawyer said.

Dozens of students attending the Exchange All-Age School in St Ann once again enjoyed a back-to-school treat put on by philanthropist Ian Clough recently. The event is in its eighth year at the school. Several students were given tablets while...

Residents of Higgin Town in South East St Ann will spend less on back-to-school expenses this year, after councillor for the Claremont division, Kaydian Harty, hosted a free back-to-school medical in the community last Friday. “This is the first...

The journey to success for Detective Corporal Damoy Douglas of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is a testament to the reward that comes from hard work and dedication. One of 39 Jamaicans who recently received the 2024 Governor General’s...

WESTERN BUREAU: The low-key treatment of the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Hanover as a parish is not sitting well with several business owners there, who are now seeking an explanation for why the year-long celebration, which should...

Calls are being made by defence lawyers for the authorities to move swiftly to put plans in place for accused persons in custody or prison to have access to the exhibits from the prosecution, which are being disclosed electronically. They have...

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has condemned the execution of four youths in Somalia's Puntland state last week, asserting that the individuals were minors at the time of their alleged crimes.

Somalia’s ambassador to Kenya Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle sees Thailand as a new option for his compatriots to come for medical service as Thailand provides high-quality services at affordable prices and is Muslim-friendly.

The state investigation into a proposed housing development for Somali-American families in Lakeville can move forward with some limitations, a judge ruled on Thursday, ordering developers to hand over more information about the project.

They are not interested in a ceasefire, the head of the Kharkov Region's civil-military administration Vitaly Ganchev said

The retaliation will be tough, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said

It is noted that the incident «did not go beyond security limits and requirements»

Anatoly Antonov emphasized that Moscow was not the one to sever bilateral ties

Modi arrived in the Ukrainian capital after wrapping up his visit to Poland

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is investigating an incident where a group of Chinese tourists were allegedly left behind by a bus driver from a local travel agency last Friday (Aug 16). A nearly two-minute-long video circulating online shows tourists from the tour group accusing the driver of insulting them and hitting one of them with the bus door. The tourist who posted the clip claimed the driver was unhappy they did not buy the souvenirs he was selling and allegedly abandoned them along Race Course Road in Little India. In response to queries from Shin Min Daily News, a STB spokesperson stressed that all registered travel agents must fulfil their obligations. "STB will not tolerate any behaviour that disrespects or puts tourists at risk and will not hesitate to take necessary actions against operators who engage in poor tourism practices. The spokesperson added that the safety and well-being of all travellers remains their top priority.

A total of 16 individuals aged between 30 and 67 are being investigated for their suspected involvement in illegal online gambling activities, the police said in a press release on Thursday (Aug 22). The suspects, consisting 11 men and five women, were arrested in a joint operation by the Criminal Investigation Department, Ang Mo Kio Police Division and Police Intelligence Department conducted from Aug 21 to Aug 22. During the operation, simultaneous raids were conducted in the vicinity of Serangoon North Avenue 4 and several other locations across Singapore. In video footage shared with media, officers in plainclothes can be seen staging in a corridor before using a battering ram to force entry through a doorway. Officers then enter the property before the video ends. Over $48,000 in cash as well as computers and other items related to gambling were seized by police as case exhibits.

Jermaine Jenas is facing fresh claims of 'inappropriate behaviour' after he was suddenly sacked from the BBC over allegedly sending 'unsolicited' texts to members of staff.

Kamala Harris gives a speech to formally accept the Democratic nomination on the final day of the convention in Chicago.

The vice president cast herself as an avatar of America’s middle class and an avenue to usher the country away from the abrasive style of politics embraced by Republican nominee Donald Trump.

The damning verdict comes in a poll for the Mail, which finds that a majority think the Prime Minister should have squared up to militant rail barons - even if it meant more strikes.

A Treasury-compiled snapshot of independent economic forecasts showed that experts are becoming increasingly optimistic about the outlook for this year.

Before she was the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan rented the three-bedroom house in Toronto for at least two years where she played host to her boyfriend Prince Harry.

His 'Make Noise for Ukraine' campaign has been launched despite Kyiv remaining desperately short of military equipment in its war with Russia.

UK Work visas given to main applicants dropped by 11 per cent, while foreign student numbers dropped 13 per cent year-on-year.

Kamala Harris on Thursday accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, telling a roaring crowd of supporters that she would chart «a new way forward.» «On behalf of the people, on behalf of every American, regardless of party, race, gender or the language your grandmother speaks... I accept your nomination,» the vice president said. Acknowledging that not all people listening were supporters, Harris said the November election against Donald Trump is «a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism and divisive battles of the past, a chance to chart a new way forward -- not as members of any one party or faction, but as Americans.» «I will be a president who unites us around our highest aspirations,» she said. «The future is always worth fighting for. And that's the fight we are in right now. A fight for America's future.» © Agence France-Presse

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Friday, a historic visit in which he is expected to push a settlement to end the war with Russia. Modi is casting himself as a possible peacemaker, two and a half years after Russia invaded and weeks into a major Ukrainian counter-offensive into Russian territory. «No problem can be resolved on a battlefield,» Modi said ahead of his visit, adding that India supports «dialogue and diplomacy for restoration of peace and stability as soon as possible». He is the first Indian premier to visit Ukraine. A diplomatic breakthrough between Moscow and Kyiv looks more elusive than ever following Ukraine's shock offensive into Russia's western Kursk region. It is also unclear whether Modi himself could be an effective dealmaker, seen by many in Ukraine as too close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He recently drew fresh condemnation in Kyiv for hugging the Russian leader during a visit to Moscow in July. Modi said he planned to «share perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing Ukraine conflict» with Zelensky, as well as discuss «deepening the India-Ukraine friendship». He was in Poland on Thursday before departing for Ukraine. «As a friend and partner, we hope for an early return of peace and stability in the region,» Modi said on social media ahead of the visit. Zelensky has said that «a number of documents are also expected to be signed» during the meeting with Modi. - Indian diplomacy - While India has historically warm ties with Russia, it also courts closer security partnerships with Western nations as a bulwark against its regional rival China. New Delhi has avoided explicit condemnation of Russia's 2022 invasion and has abstained on UN resolutions that criticise the Kremlin, instead urging both sides to resolve their differences through direct dialogue. But a peace deal now appears further away than ever before. Ukraine in 2022 passed a decree ruling out direct talks with Putin, and Moscow recently said it would not countenance talks with Kyiv amid its surprise counter-offensive on Russia's Western Kursk region. Putin earlier this year demanded Kyiv withdraw its troops from four Ukrainian regions that Moscow claims to have annexed -- despite not having full control over them -- as a precondition to negotiations. Kyiv says any temporary pause in the fighting would only give Moscow time to regroup and rearm for a future attack. Modi's previous diplomatic forays have drawn condemnation from Kyiv. His visit to Moscow in July came hours after a Russian missile attack hit a children's hospital in Kyiv, one strike in a nationwide missile barrage that killed at least 39 people. Modi was pictured hugging Putin at his country residence during that trip. India has also been accused of profiting from Russia's invasion. Cut-off from Western markets, Russia has become a major supplier of low-priced crude oil to India. That arrangement has dramatically reconfigured their economic ties, saving India billions on fuel while drawing accusations from the West of bolstering Moscow's war coffers. The two countries' close links date back to the Cold War, when the Kremlin was a key arms provider. But ties have also been strained over the conflict, with Putin in 2022 publicly acknowledging that Modi had «concerns» over Russia's invasion. More recently they have clashed over allegations Indian citizens were duped into fighting with Russian soldiers on the frontlines. New Delhi has pushed Moscow to return several of its citizens who signed up for «support jobs» with the Russian military but were later sent into combat. At least five Indian fighters have been killed in the war. © Agence France-Presse

Kamala Harris gives a speech to formally accept the Democratic nomination on the final day of the convention in Chicago.

Kamala Harris gives a speech to formally accept the Democratic nomination on the final day of the convention in Chicago.