Several World War II shipwrecks in Australian waters, holding unknown quantities of oil and chemicals, have been deteriorating ever since they sank more than 80 years ago.
The President of the Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer on his successful election as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. According to the Foreign Affairs Department, in his message, President Ramkalawan, said, «I wish to extend on behalf of the government and people of Seychelles, as well as on my own behalf, our most sincere congratulations on your recent appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.» Ramkalawan said that the UK and Seychelles «share a longstanding relationship and friendship evident through robust cooperation, which is continuously being strengthened through both bilateral and multilateral efforts in organisations such as the United Nations and the Commonwealth. I am certain that during your tenure, through our joint collaboration in many areas and key issues such as combatting climate change, global and regional security concerns, as well as economic resilience will yield significant benefits for both our nations and the international community.» He concluded by saying «I look forward to working closely with you to build on our shared achievements and explore new avenues for collaboration that will contribute to the prosperity and well-being of our peoples.» Starmer, 61, became the country's 58th prime minister, on Friday, after he led the Labour Party to a landslide victory in the elections on Thursday.
The recent heavy rains have led to the closure of more than 80 roads across Himachal Pradesh, with Mandi, Kullu, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Kangra districts being the most affected.
Rahul Gandhi urges UP CM Yogi Adityanath for higher compensation and immediate aid for families of Hathras stampede victims. He emphasizes the need for proper treatment and transparent investigation into the incident.
PM Modi wished the nation for the Rath Yatra. Amit Shah performed 'Mangla Aarti' in Ahmedabad. President Murmu will witness Yatra in Puri. Gujarat CM Patel and Minister Sanghavi attended in Ahmedabad, where Patel performed 'Pahind Vidhi'. Celebrated on July 7, 2024 (Dwitiya Tithi), deities Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are worshiped.
Kevin Saunders, who was the Chief Immigration Officer covering Calais and Dunkirk, claims that up to 60,000 people could try to make the journey from France to England without the Rwanda plan in place.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing Majid Al-Hogail concluded an official visit to Turkiye to enhance cooperation in the areas of real estate development, road infrastructure, waste management and recycling, and to create new alliances between Saudi and Turkish contractors, the state news agency SPA reported on Saturday.
MAKKAH: A new Kiswa was installed early Sunday at the holy Kaaba in Makkah on the first day of the Islamic new year (1 Muharram, 1446h) by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Carrying out the task of installing the elaborately designed black cloth cover was a team from the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Kiswa of the Kaaba composed of 159 skilled craftsmen under supervision of engineers and technicians specially trained for the complicated process.
A German combat medic who served with a Western mercenary unit in Ukraine has described several executions of Russian prisoners of war Read Full Article at RT.com
Reports of captive Russian soldiers being executed in Ukraine will be “verified and analyzed” by law enforcement units, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The wetlands area at Domaine Val de Pres in the eastern Mahe district of Au Cap will be transformed into an educational living laboratory and viewpoint as of April 2025. This will be done by the Seychelles National Heritage Resource Council (SNHRC), which received a $50,000 grant from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to continue rehabilitating the wetlands area found on the property. Domaine Val des Pres is one of the three heritage sites managed by the SNHRC and one of the most visited cultural sites. It comprises an authentic traditional Creole homestead, the Pomme Cannelle restaurant, and several kiosks selling arts and crafts. The 12-month-long project was revealed to the local media on Wednesday morning, during a site visit by the project consultant from the UNDP and SNHRC representatives. «We want to rehabilitate the marsh found on the property so that the community and the tourists who visit here can have a space to observe and understand our natural heritage,» said SNHRC's executive director, Benjamine Rose. As part of the rehabilitation, new types of mangroves and fauna that can adapt to the area will be introduced to Domaine Val de Pres. Additionally, visitors will also have the use of a long boardwalk with rails starting inside the Domaine De Val Des Pres area, with a small bridge leading to a small bird-watching viewpoint. There will also be large display boards showing information of all the species found in that area. SNHRC is also including Au Cap Primary School's Environment Club, Tourism Club and Heritage Club members in the project, who will benefit from an exploratory learning experience. The project's consultant, Errol Renaud, revealed that work on the site began two years ago, bringing together the Au Cap community, Maison Marengo restaurant, which is nearby, and SNHRC for an eco-tourism project. To kick start the rehabilitation project, an expert will carry out a biodiversity assessment to determine the wetland's health, the amount of pollution it has and what species are found there. This will be used to guide the developers on their next step. Renaud explained that all precautions were being taken to ensure «minimal disruption to the ecosystem when building the boardwalk to the biodiversity area which will also double as a bird-watching area.» He said, «We have involved the Department of Environment and that of Planning since the pre-planning phases.» Renaud said they are working with the District's Administration office to find someone to care for the marsh where it starts on the neighbouring housing estate to create a sense of ownership. Meanwhile, UNDP representative, Lindy Bastienne, said the organisation was interested in funding the wetlands renovation as «it helped diversify the types of projects that we fund. Since we had already started some work on the marsh with the community, we welcomed the fact that SNHRC wanted to expand on it.»
An estimated 4.5 million people are currently displaced in both rural and urban locations in Ethiopia, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has disclosed.
Djibouti (HOL) - The leader of the SSC Khatumo administration, Abdikhadir Ahmed Aw Ali Firdhiye, arrived in Djibouti on Saturday following an invitation from the President of the Republic of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh.
19-year-old Dorothy Tan wanted to be a lawyer just like her dad. But the first-year law student was struck and killed in an accident last month before that dream could be fulfilled. Tan was hit by a van along Joo Chiat Road as she was crossing the road. She later died in hospital. The accident occurred on June 8 at around 8am near the i12 Katong shopping mall, Shin Min Daily News reported. It added that a 24-year-old van driver is assisting police with investigations. Tan's parents, however, are still searching for answers. Social media posts on July 4 and 5 showed posters stuck onto lamp posts in the area, appealing for eye-witnesses to come forward with more information. https://www.facebook.com/juricia/posts/pfbid0R8azpa9fhDGwpVHXdvLdqzFEF8Kji14eAbeaouQdZpLbPFQPa7sHna85nUTR1TEMl A line from the notice bearing Tan's face read: «If you have any CCTV footage or if you saw anything helpful, please could you tell the police?»
When Pearl Pegram found out that she wouldn't be able to attend the National Day Parade (NDP) National Education (NE) show as a Primary 5 student back in 2020, she was disappointed. «I was let down because that was one of the things I was looking forward to during the school year,» the Secondary 3 student from North Vista Secondary School said. This year, the 15-year-old girl as well as those who missed out on the NE shows during the Covid-19 pandemic finally got the chance to catch the performances. At the second NE show on Saturday (July 6), Pegram sat at the Padang with her friends, soaking in the atmosphere. Speaking to AsiaOne before the show started, Pegram said that she was looking forward to spending time with her friends at the NE Show despite the heat that day. «It's like a make-up for the time I couldn't watch the show,» she added. Although she was there with her friends, she wouldn't mind watching the show with her family, either. «[The show] gives us an opportunity to bond with our family and celebrate Singapore's birthday.»
$5.10 might seem a reasonable price for a bowl of fish soup these days, but what if that portion comes with less than four slices of fish? That was the situation encountered by one disgruntled customer. In a Facebook post on Complaint Singapore, user Yong Tow Hu described how he'd ordered a meal at the Koufu food court located within Singapore General Hospital on Thursday (July 4). He shared that he'd ordered a small bowl priced at $5.10 instead of the $7.50 option as he'd never patronised the stall before. He was then allegedly met with a reply from an unhappy-looking stall assistant that «for $5.10, there are very few slices of fish». The customer then retorted: «So be it, I want to see just how few there are!'» In his post, Yong stated that he later took photos of the «three and a half slices of fish» in his bowl. Seeing this, the stall assistant allegedly rushed over to remind him of how she'd warned him beforehand about the portion size.
Hurricane Beryl’s explosive growth into an unprecedented early whopper of a storm shows the literal hot water the Atlantic and Caribbean are in right now and the kind of season ahead, experts said. Beryl smashed multiple records even before its...
Hurricane Beryl was the latest Atlantic storm to rapidly intensify, growing quickly from a tropical storm into the strongest June hurricane on record in the Atlantic. It hit the Grenadine Islands with 150 mph winds and a destructive storm surge on...
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WESTERN BUREAU: Paul Ellis’ decorated career in the United States Army spans more than two decades. He currently holds the title of operations sergeant major, which is one rank below the top non-commissioned officers’ rank in the army – sergeant...
The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl – the earliest storm to develop into a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic – left a stark and unmistakable trail of destruction across Jamaica’s south central coast. The storm brushed the south coast of Jamaica as...
Uruguay won the penalty shootout with the 4:2 score
The fire area stood at 4,172 sq m," the Russian Ministry of Emergencies said
Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed on Saturday, that Iraq today possesses information, experience and know-how in the field of combating terrorism and tracking its groups.
Samet Akaydin's first-half opener wasn't enough for the Turks as the Dutchmen bounced back with two goals in seven minutes in Berlin on Saturday to seal the semifinal clash with England at the Euro 2024.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has urged East African Community member states to fast-track regional integration and address the pressing needs of the region’s youthful population.
The campaign is eyeing an announcement by July 15th and internal talks have focused heavily on the two senators.
The departure time was changed for 172 flights out of 263 flights scheduled for July 6
Several more were wounded, Al Jazeera television reports
It is carrying reconnaissance up to 150-odd kilometer depth
The enemy lost up to 415 servicemen, spokesman of the Russian Battlegroup Center Alexander Savchuk said
Voting has already started in overseas departments of France
Pour ce second tour des élections législatives anticipées, deux candidats par circonscription sont en lice. Samedi 6 juillet, suivez le déroulement de cette journée électorale cruciale où les Polynésiens sont une nouvelle fois appelés aux urnes pour élire leurs deux futurs députés nationaux.