The Government has acknowledged growing public concern regarding matters that may contravene Vanuatu’s laws, as well as the need for greater transparency and accountability in public office.

Reports from Melsisi, on Central Pentecost, say that 30 Chinese nationals working on the tar-seal road and Melsisi wharf were admitted to Melsisi Health Centre last night for fish poisoning.

South Santo chiefs and local authorities are calling on visitors to respect newly developed infrastructure and keep rivers clean, following increasing cases of vandalism and rubbish dumping.

Commissioner of Police (COMPOL) Kalshem Bongran has reassured the Leader of the Opposition, Ishmael Kalsakau, and Deputy Leader Jay Ngwele that the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) treats all registered complaints fairly and equally, regardless of who the complainants are.

EU-Russia relations have been deeply strained since 2014 following Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea, its invasion and occupation of parts of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, destabilisation policies in the wider region, disinformation and interference operations and human rights violations. Russia’s full-scale and illegal invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 led to the suspension of all remaining political, cultural and scientific cooperation and the adoption of unprecedented EU sanctions in coordination with international partners. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Humans must urgently prepare for having babies in space as we enter a 'new era of exploration', scientists have warned.

The government has bowed to Tory demands to publish a huge range of material about Lord Mandelson, amid fears of defeat in a Commons vote.

The ex-England star, who now plays for Dagenham and Redbridge, was arrested on April 27 last year following an alleged incident the previous month.

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Police said a number of roads remain closed in the city following an incident on Oxford Street on Tuesday night.

Glencore has announced a deal to sell a minority stake in its mining projects in the DR Congo to the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian drone and artillery strikes severely damaged energy infrastructure in Russia’s Belgorod Region, causing widespread power outages Read Full Article at RT.com

The Workers' Party (WP) disciplinary panel tasked with looking into whether secretary-general Pritam Singh breached its constitution in light of his court conviction for lying to Parliament's Committee of Privileges has invited party members to provide their views on the matter. In a text message seen by AsiaOne on Tuesday (Feb 3), the panel invited WP members who wish to meet them to drop an email to arrange a meeting. The sessions are reportedly expected to take place over the coming weeks. The disciplinary process for the former Leader of the Opposition contrasts with the party's 2021 handling of the disciplinary matter for former MP Raeesah Khan — who lied in Parliament — when only cadres were asked for inputs. The WP's current disciplinary panel comprise of two-term Sengkang GRC MPs He Ting Ru and Jamus Lim, as well as former MP Png Eng Huat. Only Png is not currently a member of the WP's central executive committee (CEC).

The authorities are currently reviewing massage establishment regulations and are expected to tighten enforcement against such shops involved in vice activities soon.In response to queries from AsiaOne, the Housing Development Board (HDB) and the Singapore Police Force on Wednesday (Feb 4) said that changes to the Massage Establishments Act will be announced in the coming months. Under the Act, operators of massage establishments must obtain a licence from the police. Open-concept massage shops and beauty salons that do not provide massage services are exempt.In their joint reply, the agencies said that they are aware of disamenities caused by errant operators of such establishments and have taken firm action against them.HDB has in particular tightened the quota of massage shops in neighbourhood centres as of Sep 2024, having established trade mix controls and quotas on trades which may cause disamenities. Tenants are required to seek HDB's approval if they wish to change trade, and each request is assessed individually to ensure that the quota is preserved. 

The Ministry of Education should consider setting aside a fixed quota for students entering secondary schools without affiliation or under the Direct School Admission (DSA) exercise, Gho Sze Kee suggested in Parliament on Wednesday (Feb 4).This will ensure a «meaningful and predictable» number of available places for students applying through the Secondary 1 posting exercise with their PSLE results, the MP for Mountbatten SMC said.Gho also asked if there is a «compression» of available places for non-affiliated students, given that some students who enter through the DSA route «eat» into the slots reserved for non-affiliated students if they also fall into this category.In response, Minister for Education Desmond Ng said that school’s balloting rate ultimately depends on school choices, students’ decisions and DSA numbers.«The ministry will certainly study all of these suggestions,» he added.According to the ministry's guidelines, secondary schools are allowed to admit up to 20 per cent of their students through DSA, which allows Primary 6 students to gain early admission based on talent in areas such as sports and the arts.

Zita Oligui Nguema, Première Dame du Gabon est engagée et soutient les initiatives de l'Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) pour l'autonomisation économique des femmes et des jeunes dans le Bassin du Congo. Un engagement salué et apprécié à sa juste valeur. En acceptant de marrainer l'atelier régional «Femmes et champs d'avenir dans le Bassin du Congo» qui aura lieu du 9-13 mars 2026 à Libreville, Zita Oligui Nguema, Première Dame du Gabon, exprime son engagement et (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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The drones that the company is presenting are aimed at providing aerial monitoring

General Dagvin Anderson specified that the exercise will attract 19 African nations, six European countries, as well as partners from South America and the Middle East

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Meanwhile, the US gathers a conference to discuss trade disputes with China

The Russian president stressed that energy partnership between Moscow and Beijing is mutually beneficial and truly strategic

Democrats have demanded that Republicans agree to accountability measures to rein in personnel from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other agencies.

The governor and potential presidential candidate spoke about his mother’s controversial decision to end her life and the impact it had on his political beliefs.

The president has worked to recognize the explorer, saying Italian-Americans should “remember” Trump’s efforts when they go vote.

When Rod Peers retired in November, he was eager to start this new chapter in his life by purchasing a three-bedroom property with his partner.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was 'sad' and he felt 'like a zoo animal' after he was pictured meeting the convicted child predator, said friend who popped round to royal's house to do laundry.

This is a horrible programme, and unless you are very callous, I would urge you not to watch it. Especially not the opening scene which sets its tone.

Jesy Nelson has been incredibly open about her twin babies' SMA type one diagnosis in the hope of spreading awareness about the condition. 

Holly Valance was cut off during a live interview on GB News after she used a slur about people with learning disabilities during a debate about the pandemic.

Three minor sisters tragically died after jumping from a ninth-floor Ghaziabad flat early Wednesday. An eyewitness reported one sister appeared to plan the jump, while the other two fell trying to stop her. Police are investigating their alleged addiction to an online gaming app and a handwritten note found at the scene.

The Supreme Court heard West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's plea challenging the Election Commission's electoral roll revision, noting two key points in her petition. The court observed that timelines might need extension due to pending cases and issued notices to the EC and CEO for further hearing.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa have strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' remark against former Congress MP Ravneet Bittu. Puri defended Bittu, a respected Sikh leader, stating he is not a traitor and that Gandhi's slur is an affront to the Sikh community.