Attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants on the Red Sea have reinvigorated piracy networks in Somalia, with criminal groups growing in both number and force, a European naval commander said.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The signing of a controversial MoU between Ethiopia and the self-declared Republic of Somaliland on January 1, 2024, has prompted Somalia to embark on a vigorous diplomatic campaign to oppose the agreement. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed criticized Somalia this week for avoiding direct talks, stating, «If the Somali government has grievances with us, one flight and a one-hour meeting would suffice. We harbor no ill will towards Somalia. Instead of talking to us directly, the Somali government chose to go around and file complaints against us. I advise against wasting money. Every country we visit costs us money. It is better to build one kilometer of road or a school in Mogadishu that people can benefit from.»

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Friday congratulated Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer after his Labour Party came to power after 14 years.

The counselling process for the NEET-UG 2024, including the all-India quota (AIQ) seat allocation, which was scheduled to begin today, has been postponed indefinitely. The authorities have not provided a revised date for the commencement of the counselling. The decision to defer the counselling comes as the Supreme Court prepares to hold a crucial hearing regarding the NEET-UG controversy.

Congress criticized the government over NEET-UG counselling delay. Jairam Ramesh condemned the 'non-biological PM' and Education Minister's insensitivity. The Supreme Court, led by CJI Chandrachud and Justices Pardiwala and Misra, rejected deferment of NEET-UG 2024 despite irregularities, issuing notices to the Centre and NTA. Fresh decisions are awaited after the July 8 hearing.

Sir Keir Starmer has ushered in his new cabinet ministers making some surprising moves including his appointment of James Timpson OBE (pictured) and Sir Patrick Vallance.

The hiker that emergency responders have sought today was found at four o’clock yesterday in Suðursveit.

The email from national caucus chair Brenda Shanahan rejecting calls for an in-person Liberal caucus meeting landed in MP's inboxes around 5 p.m. on the fourth of July. In the words of one Liberal MP, it went over «like a fart in church.»

The exercise will focus on stabilization tasks between conflicting parties during a peacekeeping mission

The number of fatalities in the Israeli raid on Jenin in the West Bank has risen to seven, with the Israeli army invasions currently underway

Sir Keir Starmer moved to appoint the top team in his new Government shortly after being installed as Britain's 58th Prime Minister following Labour's landslide general election win.

NEW YORK: Daphne Mahoney, a well-known philanthropist, businesswoman and community leader in the New York Jamaican diaspora, died last Tuesday after ailing for some time. Mahoney is well known for her more than 30 years association with the...

Jennifer Richards Wilson, a Jamaican teacher living in China, is the conceptualiser of Activate Core’s Virtual Book Tour. The concept of the book tour emerged during the coronavirus pandemic, where authors who were unable to travel physically to...

MANCHIONEAL, Portland: Hard-hit by at least five previous hurricanes, including Gilbert, which dealt him tremendous losses, fisherman Kenneth ‘Shorty’ Carr of Manchioneal in Portland was taking no chances with Beryl. Thirty-six years of fishing...

As our needs change with age or special requirements, travelling can be daunting. With the support of a travelling caregiver, you can have a reliable companion by your side. Shelly-Ann Cawley, founder and CEO of Travelers Care, ensures clients are...

O’Neil Robinson and a few of his close pals braved Hurricane Beryl’s fierce winds and heavy rain in their southern St Elizabeth community of Mountainside late on Wednesday. Their goal was to clear fallen trees blocking the way to his mother’s house...

The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has granted two-time world kitefoiling champion Maximilian Maeder a deferment from full-time national service until Aug 31, 2028. This was announced by Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong at the official flag presentation ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games on Saturday (July 6). «We always look at the long-term trajectory and development potential of our athletes. In fact, we look at it beyond just the next Olympic cycle, we look to two cycles at least,» said Minister Tong. «In the case of Max Maeder, he has done very well. He's now double world champion, the European Champion, won Asian Games gold last year.» In a statement on the same day, Mindef confirmed that Maeder met the criteria for deferment, which «may be granted to exceptional sportsmen who are assessed to be potential medal winners for Singapore at top-tier international competitions such as the Olympic Games.» Each case is assessed in consultation with MCCY, Mindef said.

[RFI] Kenyan police have arrested more than 270 people who, they said, were masquerading as protesters and suspected of going on a criminal rampage during anti-government rallies in the country. Human rights organisations denounced what they say is «excessive repression».

[AI London] Reacting to the hiring by the Nigerian oil regulator of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and S&P Global to help scrutinize the sale of Shell's onshore assets in the country, Isa Sanusi, Amnesty International Nigeria Director, said:

[Radio Dalsan] Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has accused neighboring Ethiopia of propagating a false narrative to justify territorial acquisitions, stating that Ethiopia's true objective is to establish a military presence in the strategic Red Sea region rather than to access Somali ports or invest in maritime facilities.

Le weekend écoulé, la population de la commune d'Oyem a pris d'assaut, le gymnase (salle) du POBO, pour assister à la cérémonie solennelle de remise des parchemins à 129 (cent vingt-neuf) jeunes (femmes, hommes), qui ont pris part pendant un mois et demi, à un séminaire de formation sur les TIC (les technologies de l'information et de la communication), pour l'autonomisation des jeunes. Il s'agit des filières Bureautiques, Maintenance en Informatique et l'énergie solaire. Ainsi donc à la (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Brazzaville, le 5 Juillet 2024-A l'invitation de son homologue Congolais le Président Denis Sassou Ngueso, le Président de la Transition, Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a pris part ce jour à Brazzaville en République du Congo à la Conférence Internationale sur l'Afforestation et le Reboisement (CIAR1). Première du genre, cette rencontre qui s'est tenue au Centre de Conférence International de Kintélé a réuni plus de 1500 participants (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Motor vehicles and artillery personnel were also wiped out

La cinquième génération de réseaux mobile, plus simplement la 5G, est désormais disponible au fenua. Les opérateurs locaux se lancent dans le déploiement de la nouvelle norme de réseaux de télécommunication dans le monde, un investissement conséquent mais nécessaire au développement en général du fenua avec une multitude de nouvelles perspectives.

It has been an exciting few years for women's football in Seychelles with several historic moments taking place including the team making it into the FIFA World Rankings and winning a first international match. The year 2024 saw the women's game in Seychelles take a further step forward, with several women now playing professionally abroad. The youngest and most promising one among them is Reena Esther, who recently signed for Still Aerion in Singapore. The young forward has already begun to take the Singapore Women's Premier League by storm, by scoring three times in her first two matches for the team. Esther, who also plays for the Seychelles women's national team, only joined the side recently and the future looks very bright. SNA caught up with the young player to see how she is settling into her new team.   SNA: How did you feel when you got the call that you had received a contract from the Singaporean team? RE: I remember it was a Wednesday and I was just sitting on my bed when coach Chris called me and asked how I was doing. I said I was doing fine and then she asked if I remember going on trial in Singapore, and told me that I had actually received an offer to play for the team. I was not expecting it and did not even know how to respond. I took some time to reflect, especially since my grandmother, who was my biggest fan, had just passed away, and so I said why not accept the offer and do it for her, since these chances come by just once in a lifetime.   SNA: How different is football in Singapore compared to Seychelles? RE: Well, here (Singapore) they are a lot faster than us, whereas in Seychelles we are more skillful than them and their positioning sometimes is not that good. But, in time I think the coach will fix it and we can improve. Esther recently joined Still Aerion in Singapore. (Reena Esther) Photo License: All Rights Reserved     SNA: You scored in your first match with the team, how did that feel? RE: I was not expecting to start the match. I thought I would come on in the second half, but I took it positively and gave my all and eventually scored and I was even named the player of the match as well. I appreciated it and I am very happy for all the effort I put in to be rewarded.   SNA: What are your plans for the future of your football career? RE: Well, for me it is to play at a higher level and get more experiences like I am getting here. So, I really hope that one day I can get better and play at the level I have always wanted to.   SNA: Have you adapted to your new team and surroundings? RE: I had already met many of the players in the team before and they are mostly the same. Everyone is friendly. It is mainly the time difference that I am struggling with, as the country is four hours ahead of Seychelles and sometimes when it is 11 pm, I struggle to fall asleep, as I have not adapted to it yet. As it is, I am not getting enough rest. Esther also plays for the Seychelles women's national team. (Reena Esther) Photo License: All Rights Reserved    SNA: How is the training? RE: I train three times a day and also do some personal training at the gym. It is just about continuing to keep myself fit and remain positive, especially since I am here on my own.   SNA: Tell us about your journey in football. RE: I started very young and played football with my cousins at home and eventually with the school team and later on with Rovers. I was eventually called up to the national team. I found that it was something that I really liked. I had also been doing judo while playing football, but had to choose between the two and I chose football. I am really happy to have made it this far. I also trained with the LightStars men's side when I was on Praslin. I want to thank Coach Ted and Coach Perry for their support, along with Coach Chris and the Football Federation, for helping me to get here, and I will keep working hard to get better.   SNA: Any advice for the other young girls who want to take football as a career. RE: I would tell them to always stay positive and not let negative thoughts pull you back. Keep working hard, as I know in Seychelles many girls can play football and maybe one day they can also reach the same level. I would love to see other young girls join me here or even in other countries to play football. 

While a notice saying «vulgar activities are prohibited» was plastered on the wall, items such as sexy lingerie and emergency contraceptives lay behind closed doors of a 'spa'. On June 25, four women aged between 29 and 50 were arrested on suspicion of providing sexual services in the massage parlour during an anti-crime blitz. Nestled in a cluster of food and beverage establishments in Holland Village, the 'spa' appeared inconspicuous, reported Lianhe Zaobao. Beyond the shelves of nail art and healthcare products, a curtain hid two massage beds, a sofa and two other partitions. Sexy outfits and lingerie were also seen hanging on the wall next to the massage beds. Two women each sat on a massage bed as they waited to be questioned by the police. One of them told the police she recently started work in the 'spa'.