Laughter, gratitude, and celebration filled the air at Hope Gardens on June 15 as the Supreme Ventures Foundation (SVF), in partnership with the United Way of Jamaica, hosted a Father’s Day Treat for dads aptly named ‘My Dad, My Hero’. The...

NEW YORK At the Jamaican Consulate in Manhattan, Caribbean diplomats gathered to deliberate on the urgent realities of diplomacy in the age of algorithms, AI, and digital disruption. The inaugural ARIN Diplomatic Forum brought together consular...

Winsome Earle-Sears has made history by becoming the first Jamaica-born woman to head a major United States (US) political party's ticket as candidate to contest for the position of governor. Earle-Sears is the Republican Party’s candidate for...

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The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) returned to the spotlight over the weekend with high-energy rallies in Lunzu, Blantyre and Makawa Ground, Mangochi, delivering one strong message: APM is back, healthy, and ready to reclaim Malawi’s lost glory. At exactly 3PM on Saturday, a thunderous welcome erupted at Lunzu Community Ground as Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha, the […] The post DPP Reignites Momentum in Lunzu and Mangochi, Promising APM Comeback and Economic Revival appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The country’s Non-governmental organisations have urged the government to seriously consider working out on the challenges they are currently facing by improving their operations through sustainability policies. The development was raised at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe during a long day regional policy validation meeting for the reviewed Draft 2025 National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Policy which […] The post NGO’s plead for government support in improving ‘Sustainability Policies’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A political storm is brewing in Malawi’s Northern Region as Khumbo Kachali, Frank Mwenefumbo, and Dr. Victor Madhlopa have joined forces with a powerful call: It’s time the North stood as one political block—or risk being forever forgotten. At a charged rally held Sunday at Chibavi Ground in Mzuzu, the three leaders sent a blunt […] The post Kachali, Mwenefumbo, Madhlopa Comes Together: Northern Region Must Unite or Perish appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At least seven Ugandan soldiers have been killed in Somalia, an army spokesperson said Sunday, part of the ongoing fight against the Al-Shabab terrorist group.

Istanbul (HOL) — Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Abdi Ali met Sunday with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, on the sidelines of the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul.

Beledweyne (HOL) — Somali National Armed Forces (SNA), supported by local militias known as Macawisley, killed at least 20 al-Shabab militants during a military operation Sunday in the Hirshabelle State of central Somalia, according to military officials.

SINGAPORE — The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has confirmed that three students got zero marks for an assignment after they were found to have used generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools in their work.They were penalised for academic misconduct as the assignments contained non-existent academic references and statistics or broken web links, the university said.All three students, who were enrolled in a module on health, disease outbreaks and politics, were investigated in April. They were given the opportunity to present their cases during a formal review, NTU said on June 22 in response to queries from The Straits Times.Two admitted to using Gen AI tools while the third claimed to be unaware that the platform they used — which markets itself as an AI-powered essay-writing service — fell under that category, NTU said.But the three students told ST that they were accused of academic fraud over citation-related issues despite submitting evidence of their writing process or intent. They also raised issues with the disciplinary processes.

All safety protocols, and control measures were adhered to during a live-firing exercise on Sunday (June 15), when a man sustained a gunshot wound in the Nee Soon area, said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef).In a statement released on June 23 (Monday), Mindef said in its update that the weapons, ammunition, shooting positions, and target placements used during the live firing were in compliance with the Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF) stipulated guidelines.It added that the Nee Soon 500m Range was designed and built in accordance with international range safety standards and certified for the firing of weapons such as general-purpose machine guns and sniper rifles.«The Nee Soon 500m Range has been maintained and recertified regularly to be safe for operations. Beyond the stop butt of the range, the restricted area provides a needed safety buffer catering to scenarios such as ammunition ricochet,» said Mindef. 

The images show Trump wearing a MAGA hat and surrounded by advisers including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

A federal judge ruled that Kilmar Abrego García is eligible for release and raised questions about the government’s allegation that he is a threat to society.

Le Président de la République, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a effectué ce 21 juin une tournée d'inspection sur plusieurs chantiers d'envergure dans la capitale. Cette visite symbolise l'engagement du Chef de l'État à transformer Libreville en une ville moderne, fonctionnelle et à l'image des aspirations de ses citoyens. Accompagné de plusieurs membres du gouvernement et de techniciens, le Président s'est successivement rendu sur les sites stratégiques de la voie Jeanne (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la Transition, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, multiplie les initiatives concrètes pour transformer Libreville et ses environs en un pôle urbain moderne. Fidèle à sa vision de développement axée sur l'action et l'efficacité, il s'est récemment rendu sur plusieurs chantiers majeurs, notamment à la Baie des Rois, témoignant de sa volonté d'incarner un leadership de terrain. Une capitale en pleine métamorphose L'opération de libération des emprises enclenchée en mai (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A man was found lying motionless at the foot of a Woodlands HDB block, after he allegedly slashed another last Saturday (June 21).Based on preliminary investigations, no foul play is suspected, the police said.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police said they received a call for assistance at Block 684A Woodlands Drive 73 at around 7.40pm, where a 33-year-old man allegedly injured the 31-year-old man with a knife and fled from the scene.When reporters from Shin Min Daily News arrived, the police had cordoned off a large area and a blue tent had been set up beside the mailboxes at the foot of the block — believed to be covering the body, the Chinese publication reported.A knife was also found lying in a grass patch not far from where the body lay, with no visible traces of blood.A resident reportedly told Shin Min that she heard a loud «thud», and minutes later, the police and an ambulance arrived. «I heard from neighbours that a man had apparently fallen from the building, and soon after, the police cordoned off the area,» she said.

A Chinese national has been accused of using a wine bottle to hit a boy outside a cafe along Arab Street.The incident occurred at about 1.30pm on Friday (June 20), according to an eyewitness account submitted to the Sgfollowsall page.The post claimed that the man had «randomly» hit the five-year-old child on the head, causing the victim to vomit and suffer swelling. The boy's family are tourists from Indonesia.A clip shared by the page shows the accused sitting on the pathway outside the cafe, with wailing heard in the background.The man rummages through his bag and appears to try pulling out a silver object, just as the person filming realises that the item is a knife.Several onlookers rush in to restrain the suspected attacker and the camera man successfully seizes the bag, taking out the weapon to show others at the scene.He then asks someone to call the police and takes the bag with the knife inside the cafe.A subsequent clip shows a police officer at the scene.

SINGAPORE — A specialist police unit has acquired a fleet of off-road vehicles to help officers navigate rough, unpaved terrain — and flood waters — to respond more quickly to public security incidents.The cars will be used by the Protective Security Command’s (ProCom) newly established strategic location response (SLR) teams, which were officially implemented on Sunday (June 22).The commander of ProCom, Assistant Commissioner of Police Victor Ho, said the aim is to strengthen the Singapore Police Force’s (SPF) ability to respond more quickly and effectively to a wider range of public security incidents, such as terror attacks.«Our officers will be patrolling key locations, including shopping centres and tourist spots, to deter and respond to any security threats,» he said.While such patrols are a mainstay of ProCom operations, SLR officers are the first to be equipped with drones and counter-drone technology such as handheld drone jammers.

The US will also suffer, noted the special representative of the Russian president for investment and economic cooperation

The biggest damage took place far below ground level, US President said

Additionally, they will make another attempt to introduce sanctions against several Israeli ministers for the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip

The text reflects the stance of the vast majority of Security Council members voiced during sessions on June 13 and 20, Vasily Nebenzya said

Vasily Nebenzya called the situation «outrageous and cynical»

[allAfrica] An estimated 1500 delegates are gathered in Luanda for the 17 U.S.-Africa Business Summit organized by the Corporate Council on Africa and hosted this year by the Government of Angola. Expected participants include heads of state and government from Algeria, Botswana, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Madagascar, Mauritania, Namibia, and Sao Tome and Principe, along with President Joao Lourenco from the Summit host.

Vice President J.D. Vance has pushed back against comparisons between US airstrikes on Iran and previous American wars in the Middle East Read Full Article at RT.com

En observant de manière assidue le landerneau politique Ogivin, on peut aisément remarquer que de la date de l'accession du Gabon à la souveraineté internationale à nos jours, la communauté fang de Booué, dans le département de la Lopé, serait en proie à une sévère marginalisation. Cette malheureuse expérience qui dure depuis plusieurs décennies tend à se matérialiser par la mise à l'écart de cette communauté au sein de l'univers politique et administratif de cette localité. « Depuis le (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, de l'État, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a quitté Libreville ce dimanche à destination de Luanda, en République d'Angola, où il prendra part au 17ᵉ Sommet des Affaires États-Unis – Afrique, prévu du 22 au 25 juin 2025. Co-organisé par le Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) et la République d'Angola, ce sommet de Haut Niveau se tient sous le thème : « Les voies de la prospérité : une vision commune de partenariat entre les États-Unis et (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Ukrainian leader has vowed to “reduce” Moscow’s military potential with new strikes, with his army chief echoing the remark Read Full Article at RT.com

The UK government has come under fire for a costly makeover of its website which yielded only minor changes Read Full Article at RT.com

With strikes on Iran, Washington has “opened a Pandora’s box,” Russia’s ambassador told the UN Security Council Read Full Article at RT.com