The penny has dropped. Actually, make that 600billion pennies. Sir Keir Starmer came to the Commons before lunch to say he was chopping overseas aid almost in half.
[Nile Post] As of February 26, 2025, the family of Joseph Kony, the fugitive leader of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), has been repatriated to Uganda from the Central African Republic (CAR).
[UN News] Around 700,000 people were forced to leave Goma, one of the biggest cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) when it fell in January to rebels, known as M23. With the conflict spreading, many of them are on the move again but a return home is no guarantee of safety.
The EU has intensified military support for Kiev as the political landscape around the conflict is starting to shift, Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia could be reinstated in the Olympics once the Ukraine conflict is resolved, Sebastian Coe, a candidate for IOC chief, has said Read Full Article at RT.com
A probe has been launched after a Southwest Airlines plane aborted a landing to avoid colliding with a private business aircraft Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia and the US have “opportunities to work together,” including in the economic sector, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Capital punishment has been under a moratorium in Russia since 1996 and President Vladimir Putin has ruled out its reintroduction Read Full Article at RT.com
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed an Acting Director General (DG) for the new Ministry of Fisheries, Ocean and Maritime Affairs.
ProMedical announced this week that it has appointed New Zealander Jeff Mabbett as the new National Manager, in overall charge of ProMedical’s emergency response operations in Vanuatu.
Malapoa College has experienced a significant drop in student enrolment, with its intake reduced to at least 800, down from over 1,500, due to a severe shortage of classrooms.
The Opposition Bloc is threatening to file a police complaint over allegations of diplomatic passport sale before the snap election if the government does not give a respond within seven days.
A man was sent to 9 years and 16 days in prison for raping a child under the age of 13 at Teouma Dark Bush on Efate during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The $520 million contract to a Bethesda, Maryland, development company was part of the Prosper Africa initiative launched in 2019.
«The approach imposed by the Europeans, that is, first of all, France, as well as the British, is aimed at further escalation of the conflict and thwarting all attempts to de-escalate it,» the top diplomat pointed out
As Lin Jian specified, Beijing will closely monitor the situation and «firmly protect the national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of the country»
«We have announced that our diplomats and high-level experts will meet to address the systemic problems,» the top Russian diplomat noted
«We want all external players, the Arabs, the West, China, Russia, and Iran, to contribute to the stabilization of the situation in Syria,» the top Russian diplomat said
The Russian foreign minister described Europe's policy on Ukraine as «hopelessly outdated and failed»
Libreville, le 25 février 2025 – Dans le cadre de l'organisation de l'élection du Président de la République prévue le 12 avril 2025, le Ministre de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité informe les membres du Collège Médical chargé d'évaluer l'aptitude physique et mentale des candidats que la Cour Constitutionnelle recevra leur serment le mercredi 26 février 2025 à 15 heures. Ils sont priés d'être au Palais de la Constitution à 14 heures 30 minutes au plus tard. Il s'agit de : 1- Professeur (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
NIT-Calicut professor Shaija A, who was previously charged for praising Nathuram Godse on social media, has been appointed as the dean of the planning and development department. Her appointment has sparked opposition from the Democratic Youth Federation of India, which has announced a protest march.
A Twin Cities nonprofit serving Somali and Afghan women is expanding its services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — A former Minneapolis café owner testified Tuesday that Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock demanded a $1.5 million kickback in 2021 to approve a fraudulent invoice totalling $3.1 million—and terminated her contract when she refused.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Parliament failed to hold a session on Wednesday due to a lack of quorum, delaying key legislative proceedings and fueling speculation over a possible no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre’s government.
Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri fired at an army vehicle in Sunderbani, prompting troops to return fire and search the area. Hours earlier, the BSF neutralized an intruder crossing the International Border in the Pathankot sector. These incidents underscore heightened security measures following recent terrorist activities and infiltration attempts.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will expand his cabinet by inducting new ministers from Janata Dal (United) and ally BJP ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. BJP’s Bihar state president Dilip Jaiswal is resigning from his ministerial post, citing the party's 'One Person, One Post' policy.
The Centre spent Rs 66 crore on legal proceedings in 2023-24, totaling over Rs 400 crore since 2014. Litigation costs have generally increased each year, except during peak Covid-19 years. A national policy aimed at expediting case resolutions is under development and awaits Union Cabinet approval. The administration has revised the policy multiple times over the years.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar refutes speculations of aligning with BJP after accepting Sadhguru's invitation to Maha Shivratri celebrations. He emphasizes his commitment to Congress and respect for all religions amid criticisms about his visit.
A high-end version of the US green card will be offered to wealthy foreigners for $5 million, President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Only 30% of those who left Ukraine due to the hostilities are “seriously” considering returning, the national unity minister says Read Full Article at RT.com
Mogadishu (HOL) — U.S. military airstrikes targeted Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region on Tuesday after the group suffered a major battlefield defeat at the hands of Somali government forces and allied local militias, Somalia's Ministry of Information announced.
Kismayo (HOL) — Heavy fighting broke out Wednesday morning in Luuq, a district in Somalia’s Gedo region, as rival clan militias engaged in a deadly confrontation, local sources reported.
