Ding Xuexiang will meet with representatives of the Russian leadership to discuss effective ways aimed at solving topical global issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps added that Israel, «despite extensive aid of the US and Western countries and possession of most modern and advanced defense technologies,» could not counter Iranian missiles

Vyacheslav Gladkov specified that Ukraine struck the Rakityansky district with three drones, leaving a woman injured, four cars, an emergency services building, and two commercial facilities impacted

Russia’s crude production in May fell by 100,000 bpd to 9.17 mbd, according to the International Energy Agency

The targeted level of OPEC+ output within the agreement considering voluntary adjustments and overproduction compensations in May stood at 34.03 mbd

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump put on an old pals act at the G7 in Canada as they showed off a text implementing the broad agreement struck last month.

Police are now investigating the incident, which took place earlier this month at the Reevesland Industrial Estate in Newport, South Wales.

Tony Cullen, who was a former international authority on aircraft accidents, spent decades investigating how deaths happen in plane crashes.

The jet, a B788 Boeing, had been due to take off from Ahmedabad in Gujarat at 1:10pm local time, arriving at London Gatwick airport at 6:25pm.

Kim Woodburn has died at the age of 83 following a short illness.

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Kiev targeted Moscow and other regions, leading officials to ground flights at several airports Read Full Article at RT.com

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has praised Filipinos in Vanuatu for their contributions to nation building during their recent 127th independence celebration at Warwick Le Lagon.

History was made yesterday at State House when President Nikenike Vurobaravu officially signed the instrument appointing Mrs. Angelyne Glenda Dovo Roy as Vanuatu’s 10th Attorney General—and the first woman to hold the position.

In a key step toward tackling Vanuatu’s growing housing shortage, the Government has launched a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group.

Coster FC from the North Efate Football League and Fanla FC from the South Efate Football League have secured their places in the Grand Final of the Efate Shefa Day MA'AU MALFES SHIELD Tournament, following an exciting round of semi-final…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, and Member of Parliament for Luganville, Hon. Marc Ati, has expressed strong interest in the Brian Kaltak Football Academy.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy signed a strategic agreement on Monday with Türkiye’s OYAK Group to advance the development of the country’s fisheries sector and accelerate the growth of Somalia’s blue economy.

Beledweyne (HOL) – The Somali National Army (SNA) and allied local forces carried out coordinated military operations in the past few hours in the forested area of El-Dhere, located on the border between the Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle regions.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Yemeni Embassy in Somalia has announced the release of seven Yemeni fishermen who had been detained by security forces in the port city of Bosaso, Puntland, for nearly two months after entering Puntland’s coastal waters without authorization from the regional Ministry of Fisheries.

A 43-year-old man allegedly drove a van at 132kmh along PIE, which exceeded both the imposed speed limit of 70kmh of the vehicle and the imposed speed limit on the expressway.He was driving along PIE towards Tuas on Sunday (April 13).He is among eight motorists who will be charged in court on June 17 for allegedly exceeding the imposed road speed limit by more than 40kmh.Of the eight, two motorists were allegedly caught speeding by more than 60kmh over the limit, while the other six exceeded the speed limit by just over 40kmh. Seven of the eight motorists committed their alleged offences during March and April in 2025, while one allegedly committed the offence on Dec 28, 2024.Among them, two allegedly exceeded the speed limit by 60kmh — a van driver and a 56-year-old man who was driving along Sheares Avenue at twice the speed limit on March 30.Speeding is an offence which carries a fine of up to $1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both.

Travel platform Agoda has modified certain design features on its website and app after the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) raised issues with them.The platform's accommodation search and booking features may have misled customers, said the competition watchdog.CCCS also listed five such issues and the actions taken by Agoda to rectify them in its news release on Monday (June 16).Firstly, Agoda's «Best Match» search results were presented in a way that suggested they were based solely on the search criteria such as the travel dates or guest ratings.In reality, these results also take into account the platform's potential earnings. 

A 30-year-old Malaysian man was arrested on Saturday (June 14) evening for attempting to smuggle drugs in a Malaysian-registered car at Woodlands Checkpoint.In a joint statement released by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) on June 17, the authorities said that ICA officers had directed the car for enhanced checks. Following the inspection, a bundle believed to contain controlled drugs was found behind the glove compartment.CNB officers were immediately alerted, and further checks uncovered two more bundles from the same location within the car.The bundles were later found to contain about 1,402g of heroin, 495g of cannabis, and 115g of 'Ice'.The drugs seized have an estimated worth of more than $173,000 and could potentially feed the addiction of about 800 abusers for a week.Under Section 7 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, those who import into or export from Singapore more than 15g of diamorphine, or «pure heroin,» may face the death penalty.Investigations are ongoing.[[nid:719068]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com

Recent shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have revealed not only the single market’s vulnerability to crises, but also the extent to which its good functioning is important to the EU’s competitiveness. The digital single market plays a transitory role as it benefits the economy, reduces environmental impacts and enhances quality of life through e-commerce and e-governance. The transition of services from fixed to mobile platforms demands an EU framework for cloud computing, cross-border content access and seamless mobile data coverage, which also ensures privacy and cybersecurity. The Digital Services and Digital Markets Acts will significantly transform the market in the coming years. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The European Union’s action in the field of culture supplements the cultural policy of the Member States in various areas, such as the preservation of European cultural heritage, cooperation between various countries’ cultural institutions and the promotion of mobility among creative workers. The cultural sector is also affected by provisions of the Treaties that do not explicitly pertain to culture. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The European energy market is competitive, customer-centred, flexible and non-discriminatory. Its measures address issues of market access, transparency and regulation, consumer protection, interconnections and security of supply. They strengthen the rights of individual customers, energy communities and vulnerable consumers, clarify the roles and responsibilities of market participants and regulators, and promote the development of trans-European energy networks. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Malawi’s local councils are once again on the global stage for all the wrong reasons—this time, accused of gross financial mismanagement that has triggered a damning demand from the World Bank to refund a staggering K1.3 billion by June 30, 2025. The money, disbursed under the Social Support for Resilient Livelihoods Project (SSRLP), was meant […] The post Shameful Scandal: World Bank Demands K1.3 Billion Refund from Malawi’s Looting Councils appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Most nuclear powers are planning to upgrade and expand their arsenals in the coming years, the Stockholm-based SIPRI institute has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Du 2 au 15 juin, le commandement de la Gendarmerie pour la Polynésie française (COMGENDPF) a conduit une vaste opération ciblant les infractions à la législation sur les stupéfiants baptisée « Matai Rorofai ». Menée sous l'autorité conjointe du Haut-Commissaire de la République en Polynésie française et de la procureure de la République près le tribunal de première instance de Papeete, cette opération s’inscrit dans le cadre du plan zéro délinquance adopté par le Ministre de l’intérieur et des outre-mer. L’objectif était de cibler l’ensemble des acteurs du trafic : producteurs, revendeurs et consommateurs. Au total, l’opération «Matai Rorofai» s’est traduite par plus de 200 opérations en deux semaines. Sur le plan judiciaire, 209 personnes ont été mises en cause pour des infractions à la législation sur les stupéfiants et 34 placées en garde à vue.