Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told leaders of BRICS emerging economies the world was facing «serious challenges» and urged the group to be a «stabilising force». Xi was speaking on the final day of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan, a forum Moscow hopes will help forge a united front of nations against the West. Addressing assembled leaders, Xi said the «common march of the global South towards modernity is a major event in world history». «We must be a stabilising force for peace, strengthen global security governance and explore solutions to hotspot issues that address both the symptoms and the root causes,» Xi said. «The world still faces serious challenges to its peaceful development,» he warned. He also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the prevention of further conflict in Lebanon. «We need to continue to push for a ceasefire in Gaza, relaunch the two-state solution and stop the spread of war in Lebanon,» Xi said. «There should be no more suffering and destruction in Palestine and Lebanon,» he said. © Agence France-Presse

Seychelles and The Bahamas formalised diplomatic relations through the signing of a joint communiqué in Apia, Samoa, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday. The agreement was signed by Sylvestre Radegonde, Seychelles' Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, and Frederick A. Mitchell, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Both are in Samoa for meetings leading up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Seychelles and The Bahamas share several common priorities, particularly in addressing climate change, advocating for the unique challenges of small island developing states (SIDS), and strengthening their participation in international organisations such as the Commonwealth and the United Nations, according to the statement. «The establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries paves the way for increased bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including people-centered development, environmental protection, and sustainability,» said the Department of Foreign Affairs.  

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A clinic at Beach Road that issued medical certificates (MCs) to patients after «very short» teleconsultations is expected to have their licence revoked by the Ministry of Health (MOH). On Thursday (Oct 24), MOH said that its investigations showed that MaNaDr Clinic is unable to continue providing outpatient medical services in a «clinically and ethically appropriate» manner. The clinic's outpatient telemedicine services have been suspended since Aug 16.  MOH's investigations found that a «very large number» of cases involved video call teleconsultations that lasted for a minute or less, and ended with the medicine prescriptions and issuance of MCs. «Such short consultations raise concerns about the safety and quality of clinical care provided to the patients,» the ministry noted. The clinic also issued multiple MCs to the some patients within a short period of time. MOH also said that the clinic had «questionable and poor documentation».

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FC Barcelona striker Raphinha scored an impressive hat-trick as his side claimed an important 4-1 win at home to Bayern Munich.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Council of Ministers approved a defence cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tanzania on Wednesday night.

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In a shocking exposé, Conforzi Plantations Limited stands accused of egregious labor violations, revealing a disturbing culture of exploitation and neglect that has left countless workers suffering. The company, notorious for its oppressive practices, is facing mounting pressure as its mistreatment of employees comes to light. Since 2023, Conforzi has been indiscriminately dismissing employees without […] The post Conforzi Plantations: A shocking scandal of worker exploitation, abuse and neglect unveiled appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Donald Trump accused Labour of 'foreign interference' in the upcoming vote on following a call for 100 party staffers to volunteer for his rival Kamala Harris.

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Old Etonian Ian Farquhar, 78, was found dead with his legs up in the air above his bedside table at his home, a coroner's court heard.

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