Ongoing engine problems with Air Vanuatu’s ATR aircraft have left many passengers stranded after the cancellation of several domestic flights to the islands.
Justice Maree MacKenzie is scheduled to deliver her judgment this afternoon in the Supreme Court of Vanuatu in the criminal trial of Member of Parliament (MP) for Epi, Seoule Simeon. The judgment follows several days of hearings concerning allegations of…
Lady Mayor of Port Vila City Council (PVCC), Jenny Regenvanu, received a high-level delegation from Foshan City in central Guangdong Province, China, at her office on 5 August 2025.
Port Vila City Council (PVCC), in partnership with Vanuatu Bureau of Price Monitoring and Consumer Affairs (BoPMCA), is planning an awareness session on the use of weighing scales for vendors around Port Vila.
Since the re-opening of the Port Vila Central Market on 28 July 2025, around 30 to 40 vendors are now selling their local products at the refurbished premises.
According to MEA, Germany is one of India's most valued partners in Europe. The two countries share a strong strategic partnership, which has grown steadily over the decades since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1951. In March 2021, both sides marked 70 years of diplomatic ties.
The property named Vern Leaze is an 11-bedroom, Grade II* listed building of 'national significance' in Calne, Wiltshire, that was last valued at £3.5million in 2021.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Ethiopia’s central bank has called for an official investigation into four Somali-owned money transfer companies operating in the United States, alleging that they are engaged in money laundering and the financing of illicit activities using funds collected from the Ethiopian diaspora..
“If D.C. doesn’t get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City,” Trump wrote Tuesday on Truth Social.
This morning, passengers are facing huge delays after a 'technical fault' caused a tunnel connecting to Terminals 2 and 3 to close.
India is contemplating a significant overhaul of its pilot training program, potentially introducing the multi-crew pilot license (MPL) system alongside the existing commercial pilot license (CPL). This move aims to address the burgeoning demand for pilots in the rapidly expanding Indian aviation sector.
Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated debate between LoP Kharge and Deputy Chairman Harivansh regarding alleged CISF presence during opposition protests. Kharge claimed a violation of democratic rights, while the Chair and treasury benches refuted it, stating only Parliament marshals were present. The House later approved extending President's Rule in Manipur.
The Indian Army has shared an old newspaper clip. It highlights US military support to Pakistan before the 1971 war. The article mentions US arms shipments worth $2 billion to Pakistan since 1954. This revelation follows recent tensions between India and the US over tariffs and Russian oil purchases. The post is a reminder of past geopolitical alignments.
Nearly 580 National Highway projects, valued at approximately Rs 3.9 lakh crore, are facing delays, while another 200 projects worth Rs 1.6 lakh crore are yet to commence. Land acquisition hurdles, contractor-related issues, and pending clearances are the primary causes.
Major luxury brands have seen sales slump as changes in currency exchange rates discourage American and Chinese tourists from spending Read Full Article at RT.com
On average, ticket prices start at 17,000 rubles ($212)
According to their information, following the talks, Ilham Aliyev and Nikol Pashinyan may announce the conclusion of a peace agreement
La Polynésie fait face à une inquiétante montée de la violence et de la consommation de drogues, notamment l'ice. Les autorités sont alertées, et des craintes de règlements de compte généralisés poussent à désormais à agir. Une campagne de prévention est ainsi lancée pour alerter la population, en particulier les jeunes.
Morning commuters can expect a 25-minute delay between Boon Lay and Buona Vista stations on the East-West MRT Line on Aug 6 due to a track point fault.Operator SMRT said on X at 6.03am that passengers should factor in an additional 15 minutes of travel time between Boon Lay and Clementi when travelling eastwards towards Pasir Ris.In an updated post at 6.32am, the operator said the delay extended to Buona Vista station, meaning the affected stations also included Dover, Jurong East, Chinese Garden and Lakeside.The delay was lengthened to 25 minutes, SMRT said at 7.17am, adding that free bus services are available between the affected stations.The train operator advised travellers heading towards Jurong East station to transfer to the Thomson-East Coast Line and Circle Line at Woodlands and Bishan stations respectively.SMRT President Lam Sheau Kai said that a point machine fault occurred near Jurong East station during the start of service on the morning of Aug 6, leading to trains driven slower for safe operations.
An aesthetic doctor hounded his former girlfriend incessantly as their relationship broke down over a period of around one year.His actions culminated in an attack in which he violently forced her into his car in a public area and restrained her against her will.On Aug 5, Chua Cheng Yu, 40, was convicted after he pleaded guilty to four charges – the use of criminal force; causing intentional harassment, alarm and distress; voluntarily causing hurt; and unlawful restraint.He will return to court on Oct 1 to be sentenced.Chua had met his former girlfriend, identified in court documents as Zhang, at Veritas Medical Aesthetics, the clinic he founded and worked at. He is still listed as a doctor on its website.Zhang joined the clinic in 2021 as a manager.The following year, she and Chua entered into a romantic relationship, which was plagued with constant quarrels and disagreements, according to court documents.Zhang tendered her resignation some time in March 2023, amid a souring relationship with Chua.
Salman Haji, a Somali-American man accused in the 2024 killing of Yuan Ming outside a Seattle-area Costco, appeared in court Thursday following his extradition from Kenya. The case has drawn widespread attention from diaspora communities and involved a year-long international manhunt led by the FBI.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police have detained three journalists from SMS TV without charge after the station aired a report alleging government-linked land seizures in Mogadishu’s Siinaay market, according to the broadcaster and media watchdogs.
Francois Bayrou is urging the public to accept his sweeping budget cut plan Read Full Article at RT.com
With the US deploying intermediate-range systems in Europe and Asia, Russia says it’s done waiting – and begins reshaping its own arsenal Read Full Article at RT.com
Kiev’s Western backers are turning Ukraine into a “colony” through loans and direct control over its institutions, Yulia Timoshenko asserts Read Full Article at RT.com
The Israeli military failed to stop a settler attack on a Russian diplomatic car despite being present at the scene, Moscow says Read Full Article at RT.com
Vyacheslav Gladkov noted that the legendary pilot made his first combat flight in March 1943 from the Urazovsky airfield
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Miroslav Jenca recalled that under international law, «Gaza is and must remain an integral part of a future Palestinian State»
The agency noted that the Washington administration did not provide details of Witkoff’s schedule
US president made it clear that further steps will depend on the outcome of the talks of his special envoy Steven Witkoff in Moscow on August 6
«This is Biden’s war, this is not my war,» US president told reporters
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- Every four years, a new U.S. administration brings with it a reshuffling of global priorities. Africa is often included in that process but rarely centered. While high-level visits, peace deals, and trade agreements may signal renewed attention, sustained engagement is frequently undermined by shifts in leadership, budgets, and institutional agendas.
