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.

La santé mentale des 12-18 ans inquiète les autorités publiques. Cela a fait l’objet d’une question orale au ministre de l’éducation, Ronny Teriipaia, la semaine du 9 juin à l’Assemblée de la Polynésie française. Le Pays souhaite accélérer les mesures de prévention.

C'est le drame de ce week-end passé. Un homme de 37 ans, guide de randonnée, a trouvé la mort ce dimanche 15 juin, dans la vallée de la Fautaua. Il pratiquait du canyoning, une activité en plein air, qui comprend notamment la descente en rappel ou l'escalade. Une pratique bien encadrée et autorisée dans cette zone montagneuse. La sécurité est donc cruciale. Malheureusement, les accidents ne sont pas toujours évitables.

La commission d'enquête parlementaire sur les essais nucléaires suscite beaucoup d'attentes en Polynésie française. Elle a débuté le 21 janvier dernier, sous la présidence du député Didier Le Gac, et devrait rendre son rapport ce mercredi 18 Juin. La rapporteure, la députée Polynésienne Mereana Reid Arbelot, a mené un travail de fond sur les auditions et la rédaction du rapport. Pendant six mois, de nombreuses auditions ont été réalisées à Paris et en Polynésie. Objectifs et enjeux de cette démarche inédite dans cet article.

He chose stainless steel utensils for his stall to care for the environment, but who's looking out for him?The owner of burger stall Kine at ABC Brickworks Market and Food Centre has claimed that customers have been stealing their cutlery, with 41 forks and 10 plates going missing in just 16 days.In a Facebook video posted on June 11, a sign at the front of the stall drew attention to the situation showing the number of forks and plates taken from their stall.[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/DKwSjJwvqu6/[/embed]«As a small Singapore business promoting sustainability, we kindly request their return,» the sign reads. «Authorities will be involved soon.»It also highlighted the unique plate that Kine uses for their business — a flat, square slate with rounded edges.The video ended with a plea: «Can anyone out there please help us?»Speaking with AsiaOne, Kine's owner Ray Chen shared that he started noticing his utensils disappearing four days after introducing them to customers.«I was stunned to discover that 10 plates and 16 forks had vanished within a mere three days,» said Chen, 38.

GIC Re estimates total claims from the Air India crash in Ahmedabad could reach $475 million, with liability payouts significantly exceeding the aircraft's value. Ramaswamy Narayanan, chairman of GIC Re, projects hull claims at $125 million and liability claims around $350 million.

In response to the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has established a 24/7 control room to monitor the situation. The MEA has also released helpline numbers for the Indian embassy in Tehran and consulates in Bandar Abbas and Zahedan.

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued an urgent advisory, urging Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) residing in the Iranian capital to relocate to safer areas. Citing a worsening security situation, the embassy advises those who can leave Tehran using their own means to do so immediately.

La station de pompage d'eau potable du PK5 a été inaugurée ce lundi 16 juin 2025 par le Chef de l'Etat, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Cette station de pompage vient à point nommé car elle va aider à remplir le réservoir de stockage de 10.000m3 dans la zone de la coté de la Caisse, située dans le deuxième arrondissement de la commune de Libreville. L'équation de la pénurie d'eau dans le grand Libreville trouve petit à petit des solutions. En procédant à l'inauguration de la station de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Royaume du Maroc et la République du Panama ont franchi une nouvelle étape dans la consolidation de leurs relations bilatérales, en réaffirmant leur engagement commun en faveur d'une coopération élargie, stratégique et fondée sur des valeurs partagées. Cet engagement a été formalisé à l'issue d'une rencontre à Rabat entre le ministre marocain des Affaires étrangères, M. Nasser Bourita, et son homologue panaméen, M. Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez, en visite de travail dans le Royaume du (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Si des mesures conservatoires sont clairement définies et établies, pour la préservation de l'environnement, à l'exemple des formes de vie et des sites exceptionnels, la question de la conservation du patrimoine culturel dédié aux pratiques agricoles traditionnelles reste à ce jour très peu investie. C'est donc, dans le cadre de son stage à l'Institut de Recherche Agronomiques et Forestière (IRAF), pour le parachèvement de son Master II en Conservation et Valorisation des Patrimoines (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Six male passengers were taken to the hospital after a lorry overturned on Monday (June 16) along Tuas South Avenue 5, towards Tuas Avenue 11.In a video posted to the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page the same day, a lorry is seen lying on its side in the outermost right lane after a road junction, with an ambulance parked behind it.Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers can be seen attending to the injured on the left pedestrian walkway.[embed]https://www.facebook.com/trafficspore/videos/1168207281743380[/embed]Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police and SCDF confirmed that a call for assistance was made at about 7.20am. The police were alerted to the accident along Tuas South Avenue 5 involving a lorry which was believed to have self-skidded.According to SCDF, the incident occurred at the junction of Tuas South Avenue 5 and Tuas South Avenue 10.The six passengers, aged between 36 and 50, were conveyed conscious to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. Another two persons were assessed for minor injuries but declined conveyance to the hospital.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported the liberation of Petrovskogo in the DPR

Sirens sounded «in several areas in northern Israel» after the identification of Iranian missiles

According to the newspaper, should such a meeting take place, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will likely represent the Islamic republic