Family, friends and fans from around the hockey world are gathering in St. John's on Friday afternoon for the funeral of broadcasting icon Bob Cole.

The Icelandic government decided this morning to submit to the Icelandic parliament a bill by the Minister of Infrastructure, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, to create a special executive committee for the matter of Grindavík town because of the impact of earthquakes on the region and society.

As of 9:40 p.m. Moscow time the Brent price was down by 1.02% at $82.85 per barrel

Russian Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev said earlier that the ministry planned purchasing interventions on the grain market in the volume of up to 2 mln tons, adding that global grain prices and high yield expectations put pressure on domestic grain prices

Hungarian Foreign Minister noted that Europe is living through an emergency situation, with a war being held

The document was presented at a meeting of an expert council on sustainable development at the Economic Development Ministry headed by Minister Maksim Reshetnikov

The US pushing to sign an agreement when G7 leaders convene in Italy in June

Mogadishu (HOL) —Security forces in Mogadishu today apprehended Mohamed Ismail Maame, a man accused of fatally stabbing his ex-wife, Habibo Hussein Abdullahi, in the Garasbaaley district.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has taken a major step forward in its journey towards enhanced public safety with the launch of new facilities. These include the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters and the Mogadishu Prison and Court Complex (MPCC), both of which are designed to bolster the country's justice and security systems.

London (HOL) — Key international partners reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Somalia's security and political stability during the sixth Somalia Quint meeting in London.

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Hope Hicks, a former top aide, is answering questions about the Access Hollywood video, Donald Trump, women and the 2016 campaign.

In line with its statutory obligation, one of Malawi’s subverted organizations , Higher Education Student’s Loans and Grants Board, on Friday took time to orient its members of staff on the Access to Information Act. The orientation took place at Linde Hotels in Mponela, Dowa. Speaking during the function, Parliamentary Committee Chairperson on Information, communication […] The post Higher Education Student’s Loans and Grants Board orients its members of staff on ATI Act appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Authorities in Machinga have disclosed that magistrate courts in the district have received over 300 divorce cases since January this year. Machinga magistrate Austin Kamanga says the cases have resulted in an increased number of children being neglected as parents tussle for separation. Speaking during a legal clinic for school stakeholders in the area of […] The post What? Machinga magistrate court registers over 300 divorce case just since January this year appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US campuses for weeks were more muted Friday after a series of clashes with police, mass arrests and a stern White House directive to restore order. Police in Manhattan cleared an encampment at New York University after sunrise, with video posted to social media by an official showing protesters exiting their tents and dispersing when ordered by loudspeaker. The scene appeared relatively calm compared to crackdowns at other campuses around the country -- and some worldwide -- where protests over Israel's war in Gaza have multiplied in recent weeks. University administrators, who have tried to balance the right to protest and complaints of violence and hate speech, have increasingly called on police to clear out the protesters ahead of year-end exams and graduation ceremonies -- and some clashes with counter-protesters. More than 2,000 arrests have been made in the past two weeks across the United States, some during violent confrontations with police, giving rise to accusations of over-use of force. President Joe Biden, who has faced pressure from all political sides over the Israel-Hamas war, gave his first expansive remarks on the protests Thursday, saying that «order must prevail.» «We are not an authoritarian nation where we silence people or squash dissent,» Biden said in a televised statement from the White House. «But neither are we a lawless country. We're a civil society, and order must prevail.» His remarks came hours after police moved in on demonstrators at University of California, Los Angeles, which had seen a violent confrontation when counter-protesters attacked a fortified encampment there. A large police contingent forcibly cleared the sprawling encampment early Thursday while flashbangs were launched to disperse crowds gathered outside. Schools officials said that over 200 people were arrested. On the opposite US coast Thursday, protesters at New Jersey's Rutgers University agreed to take down their camp after reaching a compromise with administrators, like a similar deal at other institutions, including Brown University. - Worldwide - Republicans have accused Biden of being soft on what they say is anti-Semitic sentiment among the protesters, while he faces opposition in his own party for his strong support for Israel's war on Gaza. «There should be no place on any campus, no place in America for anti-Semitism, or threats of violence against Jewish students,» Biden said. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona echoed the condemnation in a letter to university leaders on Friday and pledging to investigate reports of anti-Semitism «aggressively,» CNN reported. Meanwhile, similar student protests have popped up in countries around the world, including in Australia, France, Mexico and Canada. In Paris, police moved in to clear students staging a sit-in at the Sciences Po university. An encampment has grown at Canada's prestigious McGill University, where administrators on Wednesday demanded it be taken down «without delay.» However, police had yet to take action against the site as of Friday morning. The Gaza war started when Hamas militants staged an unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7 that left more than 1,170 people dead, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures. Israel estimates that 128 hostages remain in Gaza. The Israeli military says 35 of them are dead. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 34,600 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. © Agence France-Presse

International Criminal Court prosecutors warned on Friday against «individuals who threaten to retaliate» against the tribunal or its staff, saying such actions might constitute an «offence against its administration of justice». The ICC did not say if the comment related to its investigation into possible war crimes by Israel or Palestinian groups in Gaza and the West Bank. US media reports have suggested that the ICC's Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) could issue warrants against both Israeli politicians and Hamas leaders. Israeli officials have said in recent days that any attempt by the court to take any action against Israel would be «outrageous». On Friday, the Hague-based office of ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan said on X, former Twitter, that it sought to «engage constructively with all stakeholders whenever dialogue is consistent with its mandate». «That independence and impartiality are undermined, however, when individuals threaten to retaliate against the court or against court personnel», it added. «Such threats, even not acted upon, may constitute an offence» against the ICC's «administration of justice», it warned, calling for an end to such activity. Khan's office declined to say where the threats had come from and which investigation was concerned, when questioned by AFP. - 'Blatant disregard' - But one legal expert said it was likely related to the «ongoing investigation in Palestine» given recent Israeli government statements about «threats to the Palestinian Authority in response to the potential issuance of arrest warrants». Israel's reported retaliatory steps were aimed at the Palestinian authorities, «not at the ICC or the OTP», said Gabriele Chlevickaite, a researcher at the Hague-based Asser Institute for international law. However, «some statements by Israeli officials could be interpreted as threatening the OTP officials indirectly and, or, interfering with the investigation,» she told AFP. This would not only be an offence under the court's founding Rome Statute «but a blatant disregard of the rule of law,» Chlevickaite added. The ICC opened a probe in 2021 into Israel, as well as Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups, over possible war crimes in the occupied Palestinian territories. Khan has said this investigation now «extends to the escalation of hostilities and violence since the (Hamas) attacks that took place on October 7, 2023». - 'Outrageous' - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on X on Wednesday that the ICC was «contemplating issuing arrest warrants against senior Israeli government and military officials as war criminals». «This would be an outrage of historic proportions,» he said, alleging that the ICC was «trying to put Israel in the dock». The United States said on Monday it also opposed the ICC's probe into Israel's conduct in Gaza. The ICC is the world's only independent court set up to probe the gravest offences by individual suspects, including genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. It has previously issued warrants for national leaders -- most recently Russian President Vladimir Putin over the invasion of Ukraine. The war in Gaza started after Hamas's October 7 attack on southern Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,170 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures. Israel's relentless retaliatory offensive has killed at least 34,568 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the health ministry in the besieged Hamas-run enclave. © Agence France-Presse 

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DHAHRAN: In a display of strategic cooperation, the Eastern Region Command in Dhahran orchestrated the latest iteration of the joint Saudi-US exercise, “Protection Shield 4.” Bringing together branches of the Saudi Armed Forces, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), and a consortium of civilian and military government entities—including the Ministry of Defense’s health services, the General Directorate of Civil Defense, the Ministry of Health, and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority—the drill aimed to bolster preparedness against potential threats of mass destruction.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Public Security said on Friday that it would issue instructions for residents wishing to obtain permission to enter Makkah ahead of Hajj season on Saturday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. It also said any Saudi residents wishing to obtain a permit must do so from the relevant authorities and that those who fail to get the necessary permits will be prevented from entering the holy city.

RIYADH: For centuries, the juniper tree has proudly stood as a symbol of picturesque beauty in Al-Baha region, adorning its slopes and mountain peaks with vibrant green hues. Nourished by recent heavy rains in the region, these majestic trees have flourished, forming expansive forests that eagerly await the arrival of summer, and the embrace of nature enthusiasts seeking tranquility and solace.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s housing minister has returned from a trip to Beijing where he met with Chinese sector officials to “solidify the partnership between the two nations in construction and real estate development,” the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. Majed Al-Hogail held a meeting with China’s Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong and Fang Qiuchen, the president of the China International Contractors Association.

RIYADH: Only a few months after its recent launch, Beast House has become one of the Saudi music scene’s biggest assets, using MDLBEAST’s comprehensive strategy to enrich the Saudi music industry with solid infrastructure. Driven by a vision to provide fertile ground in which to cultivate the region’s music culture, Beast House marks MDLBEAST’s debut investment in the music facilities sector in Saudi Arabia with an innovative tripod model that combines music, architecture, and technology to achieve its unique mission in the country.

Jamaica has moved up eight places in the latest World Press Freedom Index and is now the number-one ranked country in the Caribbean. The country now ranks 24 out of 180 nations in the 2024 release of the World Press Freedom Index, with a score of...

Thirty-six-year-old Teino Carnegie, who suffered multiple injuries after he allegedly jumped from a hotel window after being discovered with an illegal gun, has been granted $300,000 bail. When the matter was mentioned in the St Catherine...

Three people have been arrested and charged in the killing of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.