«17 of them were killed while performing their humanitarian duty,» the PRCS said

A symposium to determine what marine research is being done in the Seychelles' waters was held recently in the island nation with the participation of a large number of scientists from around the world. The Seychelles Marine Science Symposium - an initiative of the Blue Economy Research Institute at the University of Seychelles (UniSey)- took place from May 22 to 24. According to a senior lecturer and researcher at the institution, Dr Murray Duncan, the scientists got to network and discuss their work on maritime research. Seychelles is an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean with an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 1.4 million square kilometres of which only 455 square kilometres is land. The island nation's EEZ is slightly larger than South Africa and about six times the size of the United Kingdom. «Because there are so many actors spread over such a large area often it is not well coordinated and there is a lack of collaborations sometimes,» said Duncan. He added that two experts might be working on the same research techniques and operating independently, and have never been in that area together to network and collaborate. Through the symposium, «different researchers in Seychelles got together in one place and built collaborations and made our research better,» said Duncan. More than 200 delegates from 18 countries and 83 different organisations, attended the event which included special scientific sessions organised by the Ocean Project on plastic pollution and SWIOFISH 3. Also attending were non-governmental organisations in the Seychelles related to the ocean such as the Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) and Marine Conservation Society Seychelles (MCSS). The symposium was held under the theme: «A scientific glimpse into the past, present and future.» It included 66 presentations, 31 poster presentations and four keynote addresses and ended with a public science exhibition. 

NAIROBI, May 27 (Xinhua) -- African experts said here on Monday that the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will foster inclusive growth across the continent.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has denied involvement in a recent military operation in the Calmadow Mountains of Somalia's Sanaag region, according to a text message clarification sent to VOA following inquiries about the incident.

JOHANNESBURG, May 29 (Reuters) - South Africans vote on Wednesday in the most competitive election since the end of apartheid, with opinion polls suggesting the African National Congress (ANC) will lose its parliamentary majority after 30 years in government.

The head of state put forward the idea of holding a joint session of the State Council and the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects back in March

The president last held his Direct Line question-and-answer session on December 14, 2023

«When we talk about BRICS, we talk about a new world of technological, scientific, economic and financial development,» Maduro said

The yuan moved up by 1.05 kopecks to 12.199 rubles

It wasn't just the police that brought him down, but also a concerted effort by other drivers on the road. A driver was arrested after he attempted to ram his way through traffic to escape the police in Admiralty, as seen in a video posted to Facebook group SG Road Vigilante on Tuesday (May 28). The video begins with a man in grey going up to multiple vehicles stopped at a traffic light, instructing them not to drive off when the light turns green. In doing so, the drivers and their vehicles lock a dark-coloured car in, preventing it from taking off. According to the post by SG Road Vigilante, the trapped driver had allegedly used a fake license plate. The man then tries to confront the driver, who makes multiple attempts to reverse out of the box and drive away, nearly running the man over in the process. Unable to escape, the driver then tries to brute-force his way out of the situation, ramming his vehicle into the gap between a lorry and truck on the right. Just as he does, however, officers dash up from behind, trying to get the vehicle to stop.

Some Tampines residents have been losing sleep over a flock of noisy chickens in a neighbourhood park. Two residents told Shin Min Daily News that chickens in Sun Plaza Park at Tampines Avenue 7 have been crowing early in the morning nearly every day and disrupting their sleep. A search on Google Maps shows there are about eight blocks of HDB flats in close proximity to the park. One frustrated resident surnamed Chen, 38, told the Chinese daily that he hears the chickens crowing at about 5am, and the problem started in December 2022. «I grew up in the neighbourhood and there was never such a problem in the past. I believe the wild chickens are reproducing too much.»  Another 70-year-old resident, surnamed Ji, said that she is often woken by the chickens crowing at about 4.45am and is unable to fall back asleep amid the constant noise. «I can't sleep any longer, and it's like this every day. I usually get up at 6am because my granddaughter has to go to school,» she added.

«Dangerous and unpredictable» - that's how this landlord referred to her tenant after he purportedly left them a 'parting gift' - cut wires, damaged furniture and a room filled with trash. Now, this landlord, who only gave her name as Jade, has requested in a post on Instagram on Monday (May 27) that the public contact her if they happen to see her former tenant, a 35-year-old Chinese male. According to her, she had let the room to the Singaporean, who works as an electrician, last May, with the contract ending on May 29 this year. She didn't reveal in her posts which estate she lives in.  However, Jade's grandmother didn't want to extend the contract with him. On Monday, the tenant had left his room, locking it behind him, and Jade's grandmother had to call a neighbour in to break open the door after he failed to return the keys, she said in her post. They were horrified to find the room in a state of complete disarray - trash was strewn all across the floor, piling high up in corners, covering much of the room. While the desk and mattress were relatively clear of garbage, the tenant had also left a chair lying on the bed.

One parent has hit out at an English assessment book for providing a «model composition» about a murder that she thought was too graphic for primary school-aged children.  Taking to Facebook on Sunday (May 26), the social media user said that the book, Model Compositions Primary 5/6, is not suitable for children to read as it contained a particularly gruesome murder scene.  A photo of a page from the book described a couple locked in an «intense and loud argument» at home. Phrases such as «plunged the knife into her throat», «lots of blood» and «jumped to his death from his twelfth storey flat» were also used. «There's a story of [someone] witnessing a murder, with clear explanation on the murder itself, which is very appalling,» the parent said. The post on the Complaint Singapore page has since garnered over 94 reactions. In the comments, some netizens were concerned by the language used in the book. «Imprinting on young impressionable children to be future killers? Or giving trauma to young children? Either way, this book should be banned,» one of them said.

Vanity Fair France has apologized for removing a Palestinian flag pin from Guy Pearce’s portrait photo Read Full Article at RT.com

US provokes «Russia and other countries to retaliate, thereby further fueling the potential for conflict in global commerce,» Anatoly Antonov said

The merchant vessel Laax, a Marshall Island flagged, Greek owned and operated bulk carrier, reported being struck by three of the missiles, but continued its voyage

In 2020 US President Joe Biden said in a statement to the press, if the Russians invade Ukraine, Nord Stream is finished, reminded Jeffrey Sachs

One runoff race will determine which Republican advances to the general election to face incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Tex.).

Fired FBI agent Peter Strzok and former bureau lawyer Lisa Page have reached a tentative deal to settle a lawsuit alleging that the Trump administration’s Justice Department violated the Privacy Act by leaking their anti-Trump texts.

The speaker, Republican Dade Phelan, angered Trump and his in-state allies last year when he oversaw the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

According to the Daily Telegraph, «while NATO leaders will refuse to provide a timeline for Ukraine’s membership, they will offer what is being described as a ‘bridge’ or ‘path’ to accession as a show of support for the process»

According to Anatoly Antonov, Russia continues to build up its «socio-economic and industrial potential»

A merchant vessel is taking on water after being hit by Houthi missiles, Reuters reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Swathes of cops donning hi-vis jackets and helmets were seen scuffling with activists as footage taken by demonstrators showed masses of chanting crowds blocking roads and running riot in the streets.

As more soldiers are leaving the army than being recruited, troop numbers have dwindled to a historic low of just over 73,000 - its smallest size for 300 years.

Announcing their decision, Greater Manchester Police said it had also passed information on to Stockport Council and HMRC , but they too will be taking no further action against the Ashton-under-Lyne MP.

Labour's lead over the Tories slipped to just 12 points last night, according to a shock new poll, as Mr Sunak seems to have recovered from a gaffe ridden opening week.

Labour's lead has slipped from 18 points in April and 15 points in early May, according to the polling by J.L. Partners carried out on Friday and Saturday.

The state and Centre are supposed to share the compensation burden equally, but New Delhi releases fresh payouts only after a utilisation certificate has been submitted by the state for the earlier released amount. Sukhjinder Singh of Rajamohtam in Ferozepur district has more than 2 acres in the zone beyond the fence.

Belluru town in Mandya district, Karnataka, was tense after a group from the minority community attacked 28-year-old tailor Abhilash following a car-motorbike collision. The incident led to protests outside the police station.

Jharkhand's significance in national politics lies in its representation in the Lok Sabha elections, especially due to its tribal population.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says billions of dollars are to be spent to improve local government services for Jamaicans. In delivering his Sectoral address in parliament this afternoon, McKenzie touted the investments already made...

Opposition lawmaker Fitz Jackson has called for Speaker of the House of Representatives Juliet Holness to make an “unequivocal public apology” to former clerk to the houses of parliament Valrie Curtis. In his contribution to the...