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Yacht catches fire at Sentosa marina; witness reports small explosions

A fire broke out on a yacht berthed at Sentosa Cove on Sunday (June 7) morning, with the vessel seen engulfed in flames and thick smoke billowing into the air.An eyewitness who goes by the handle Dontellufishing said in his TikTok livestream the incident occu

Pakistan to continue import of LNG from Qatar

A Pakistani cabinet minister says Islamabad will continue to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar under a 15-year agreement, despite the severing of diplomatic ties with Qatar by Saudi Arabia and some other countries.

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Pakistan to continue import of LNG from Qatar

A Pakistani cabinet minister says Islamabad will continue to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar under a 15-year agreement, despite the severing of diplomatic ties with Qatar by Saudi Arabia and some other countries.

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the federal minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, said Qatar and Pakistan last year signed a $1 billion agreement, under which Qatar's Liquefied Gas Company Limited will sell LNG from 2016 to year 2031 to state-run Pakistan State Oil.

He said since no sanctions have been imposed on Qatar by the United Nations, Pakistan and Qatar were bound to abide by the agreement.

Qatar has released an initial report into the alleged hack of its state-run news agency, an incident which helped spark a diplomatic crisis between the energy-rich country and Arab nations.

The Qatari Interior Ministry said late Wednesday that the website of the Qatar News Agency was initially hacked in April with "high techniques and innovative methods."

It said hackers installed a file and then published a fake news item attributed to Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, just after midnight May 24.

The ministry did not say who it suspected carried out the attack. It also thanked the FBI and the British National Commission for Combating Crime for assisting it in its investigation.

The alleged fake news item, which had Sheikh Tamim making controversial comments on Iran and Israel, immediately was picked up by Saudi and Emirati media, laying the groundwork for the crisis that began Monday (05.06.2017.)

Kuwait's emir has traveled to Qatar and met that country's leader as part of his efforts to mediate an end to a crisis that's seen Arab nations cut ties to the energy-rich country and attempt to isolate it.

Kuwait's Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah was met planeside by Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, when he arrived on Wednesday night.

The two held talks, though details of their discussions were not released. Sheikh Sabah earlier Wednesday traveled to Dubai where he met with Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also serves as prime minister and vice president of the UAE.

Sheikh Sabah also has traveled to Saudi Arabia in his efforts.


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Diplomatic Facade? How a Businessman’s Claimed Consular Role Sparked Questions Over Malawi’s Oversight

For years, businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry moved in influential circles, displaying what appeared to be the trappings of diplomatic status: a residence identified as the Pakistan Consulate, vehicles bearing Corps Diplomatique (CD) registration plates, and
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Diplomatic Facade? How a Businessman’s Claimed Consular Role Sparked Questions Over Malawi’s Oversight

For years, businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry moved in influential circles, displaying what appeared to be the trappings of diplomatic status: a residence identified as the Pakistan Consulate, vehicles bearing Corps Diplomatique (CD) registration plates, and an identity card issued by Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Today, that public image sits at the […] The post Diplomatic Facade? How a Businessman’s Claimed Consular Role Sparked Questions Over Malawi’s Oversight appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Kenya halts construction of US-backed Ebola facility

Kenya’s health minister has said all site activities linked to construction of a US-backed Ebola facility have been completely halted Read Full Article at RT.com
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Kenya halts construction of US-backed Ebola facility

Kenya’s health minister has said all site activities linked to construction of a US-backed Ebola facility have been completely halted Read Full Article at RT.com

Zelensky to skip key ‘Ukraine recovery’ event over nazi-collaborator scandal

Zelensky will skip a conference in Poland to avoid scandals after he named a commando unit after Nazi collaborators, Kiev says Read Full Article at RT.com
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Zelensky to skip key ‘Ukraine recovery’ event over nazi-collaborator scandal

Zelensky will skip a conference in Poland to avoid scandals after he named a commando unit after Nazi collaborators, Kiev says Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump orders probe into oil giants over fuel-price gouging

US President Donald Trump has directed the Justice Department to investigate major oil companies, accusing them of gouging consumers Read Full Article at RT.com
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Trump orders probe into oil giants over fuel-price gouging

US President Donald Trump has directed the Justice Department to investigate major oil companies, accusing them of gouging consumers Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia and India working on increasing trade volumes – Kremlin

Russia and India are working on increasing trade volumes to the targeted $100 billion, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
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Russia and India working on increasing trade volumes – Kremlin

Russia and India are working on increasing trade volumes to the targeted $100 billion, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Dola Beach : quand Ndendé met les vacances à flot !

À Ndendé, les vacances scolaires prennent désormais le large ! Avec son petit bar flottant installé sur les eaux paisibles de la Dola, Dola Beach apporte une touche d'originalité qui fait déjà rêver petits et grands. Finies les longues discussions po
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Dola Beach : quand Ndendé met les vacances à flot !

À Ndendé, les vacances scolaires prennent désormais le large ! Avec son petit bar flottant installé sur les eaux paisibles de la Dola, Dola Beach apporte une touche d'originalité qui fait déjà rêver petits et grands. Finies les longues discussions pour savoir où sortir, la rivière a trouvé la solution. Entre amis, en famille ou en amoureux, chacun peut désormais profiter d'un cadre naturel où la fraîcheur de l'eau rivalise avec celle des boissons. Cette idée aussi simple que géniale (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Port - Gentil : Emijie Avika, Ambassadrice de la Promotion Culturel au Gabon célèbre la Fête Nationale de la Musique en partenariat avec la Mairie et le Ministère du Rayonnement Culturel et des Arts

À l'occasion de la Fête de la Musique, Emijie Avika, plus connue sous le titre d'Ambassadrice de la Promotion du Rayonnement Culturel au Gabon, a organisé à Port-Gentil, une grande célébration culturelle placée sous le signe du partage, de l'identité
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Port - Gentil : Emijie Avika, Ambassadrice de la Promotion Culturel au Gabon célèbre la Fête Nationale de la Musique en partenariat avec la Mairie et le Ministère du Rayonnement Culturel et des Arts

À l'occasion de la Fête de la Musique, Emijie Avika, plus connue sous le titre d'Ambassadrice de la Promotion du Rayonnement Culturel au Gabon, a organisé à Port-Gentil, une grande célébration culturelle placée sous le signe du partage, de l'identité nationale et de la valorisation du patrimoine gabonais. Réalisé en partenariat avec la Mairie de Port-Gentil, conduite par le Maire M. Pascal Houangni Ambouroue, ainsi qu'avec le Ministère du Rayonnement Culturel et des Arts, dirigé par M. (...) - ARTS & CULTURE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

High risk of severe haze in Singapore and South-east Asia in second half of the year

SINGAPORE — There is a high risk of severe haze blanketing the region in the second half of the year, due to the return of El Nino, as well as increased deforestation spurred by biofuel demand.The warming El Nino climate phenomenon is expected to create a l
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High risk of severe haze in Singapore and South-east Asia in second half of the year

SINGAPORE — There is a high risk of severe haze blanketing the region in the second half of the year, due to the return of El Nino, as well as increased deforestation spurred by biofuel demand.The warming El Nino climate phenomenon is expected to create a longer and stronger dry season at a time when fire readiness could be compromised by economic uncertainty and budget pressures, said the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) in its annual haze outlook report.This is the second time since its annual outlooks began in 2019 that the think-tank has put out a red alert. The first was in 2023, also an El Nino year when Singapore experienced haze over a weekend in October.El Nino refers to the warming of the sea surface over the eastern Pacific, leading to hotter and drier weather over the region. Scientists predict that this cycle could be a super El Nino, putting 2026 and 2027 on track for exceptionally sizzling years.At the same time, another climate phenomenon called the positive Indian Ocean Dipole is expected to develop in July or August. 

Singapore releases Economic Strategy Review Final Report, with more detailed proposals

SINGAPORE - The full Economic Strategy Review Final Report was released on Wednesday (June 24), with further details of the 32 recommendations that were released with an executive summary on May 13.These include specific new proposals such as reviewing Singap
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Singapore releases Economic Strategy Review Final Report, with more detailed proposals

SINGAPORE - The full Economic Strategy Review Final Report was released on Wednesday (June 24), with further details of the 32 recommendations that were released with an executive summary on May 13.These include specific new proposals such as reviewing Singapore’s taxation framework to help startups attract foreign talent, and expanding the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme to cover more workers.The government will study the recommendations and work with industry partners and unions to translate them into action, the Ministry of Digital Development and Information said in a statement.The report sets out the country’s strategy to secure growth and create good jobs for Singaporeans in a “fundamentally changed global environment”.Its 32 recommendations fall across eight focus areas – four aimed at securing economic growth, three at creating good jobs and one on resilience.Seven recommendations were first unveiled in January at the ESR’s midterm update, before the full slate was presented at the Singapore Business Federation’s Future Economy Conference in May.

More than 22,000 BTO applications received for June exercise; Lakeview and Berlayar most popular

Some 22,634 applications for the Build-To-Order (BTO) flats launched in the latest June sales exercise have been submitted to HDB as at 5pm on Wednesday (June 24).This is about three times the total number of units available — 6,952 — across seven project
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More than 22,000 BTO applications received for June exercise; Lakeview and Berlayar most popular

Some 22,634 applications for the Build-To-Order (BTO) flats launched in the latest June sales exercise have been submitted to HDB as at 5pm on Wednesday (June 24).This is about three times the total number of units available — 6,952 — across seven projects.According to data published on the HDB website, the Prime projects in Bishan's Lakeview estate and Bukit Merah's Berlayar neighbourhood garnered the most interest.Lakeview Cascadia, which is the first BTO project in the Lakeview and Shunfu neighbourhood in over 40 years, saw 2,046 applicants for 476 2-room Flexi flats.The 745 4-room units for sale is oversubscribed by about five times, with the application rate for first-timer families at 3.7 and the rate for second-timer families being 17.2.[[nid:729212]]For the Berlayar Rise project, 3,224 applications have been submitted for 816 2-room Flexi flats.There were 577 applicants for the 172 3-room units, and 5,023 applicants for the 988 4-room flats.

Malawian Woman Evacuated From Xenophobic Violence in South Africa Dies on Journey Home

A Malawian woman who had survived xenophobic violence in South Africa and was being evacuated back home has died suddenly while travelling through Zimbabwe, turning what should have been a journey of relief into a tragic end far from home. The woman was amon
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Malawian Woman Evacuated From Xenophobic Violence in South Africa Dies on Journey Home

A Malawian woman who had survived xenophobic violence in South Africa and was being evacuated back home has died suddenly while travelling through Zimbabwe, turning what should have been a journey of relief into a tragic end far from home. The woman was among Malawians recently evacuated from South Africa following rising xenophobic attacks that […] The post Malawian Woman Evacuated From Xenophobic Violence in South Africa Dies on Journey Home appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Tobacco Sales Hit K258.5 Billion in 9 Weeks, But Earnings Still Trail Last Year

Malawi’s 2026 tobacco marketing season has generated K258.5 billion in the first nine weeks, with farmers selling 71.8 million kilograms of leaf, according to official market performance data. The figures, covering 20 April to 19 June 2026, show that tobacc
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Tobacco Sales Hit K258.5 Billion in 9 Weeks, But Earnings Still Trail Last Year

Malawi’s 2026 tobacco marketing season has generated K258.5 billion in the first nine weeks, with farmers selling 71.8 million kilograms of leaf, according to official market performance data. The figures, covering 20 April to 19 June 2026, show that tobacco sales are averaging US$2.07 per kilogram, with a total volume of 71,831,086 kg traded during […] The post Tobacco Sales Hit K258.5 Billion in 9 Weeks, But Earnings Still Trail Last Year appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

FMB Capital Holdings, Visa seal digital payments deal

FMB Capital Holdings, a parent company for First Capital Bank (FCB), has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with global payments technology company, Visa, to accelerate digital payments and advance financial inclusion across Southern Africa. The p
Malawi Nyasa Times – Malawi breaking news in Malawi

FMB Capital Holdings, Visa seal digital payments deal

FMB Capital Holdings, a parent company for First Capital Bank (FCB), has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with global payments technology company, Visa, to accelerate digital payments and advance financial inclusion across Southern Africa. The partnership brings together FMB Capital Holdings subsidiaries operating in Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe under a unified framework, […] The post FMB Capital Holdings, Visa seal digital payments deal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

FCB gives DoDMA K150 million for Malawians’ repatriation from RSA

First Capital Bank (FCB) has donated K150 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support the repatriation of thousands of Malawians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Speaking during the donation on Tuesday, FCB Head
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FCB gives DoDMA K150 million for Malawians’ repatriation from RSA

First Capital Bank (FCB) has donated K150 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support the repatriation of thousands of Malawians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Speaking during the donation on Tuesday, FCB Head of Marketing and Communications, Twikale Chirwa said the contribution reflects the bank’s concern for the welfare of […] The post FCB gives DoDMA K150 million for Malawians’ repatriation from RSA appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Open Letter to APM: Is the Ministry of Lands Quietly Mortgaging Malawi? 

Mr. President, As you continue your private visit in South Africa, two recent reports circulating in Malawi’s media landscape deserve urgent attention. Both point, directly or indirectly, to one institution: the Ministry of Lands. The first is from Area 26
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Open Letter to APM: Is the Ministry of Lands Quietly Mortgaging Malawi? 

Mr. President, As you continue your private visit in South Africa, two recent reports circulating in Malawi’s media landscape deserve urgent attention. Both point, directly or indirectly, to one institution: the Ministry of Lands. The first is from Area 26 in Lilongwe, where residents are appealing for your intervention in a land dispute involving a […] The post Open Letter to APM: Is the Ministry of Lands Quietly Mortgaging Malawi?  appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Does it seem easier to book a dermatologist for Botox than a mole check? You're not alone

Across the country, Canadians are waiting months to get access to a dermatologist for medical purposes, including skin checks, mole removals, eczema and psoriasis.
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Does it seem easier to book a dermatologist for Botox than a mole check? You're not alone

Across the country, Canadians are waiting months to get access to a dermatologist for medical purposes, including skin checks, mole removals, eczema and psoriasis.

StubHub cancels thousands of World Cup tickets, leaving fans furious and heartbroken

StubHub is facing thousands of angry consumer complaints after cancelling World Cup tickets hours before game time.
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StubHub cancels thousands of World Cup tickets, leaving fans furious and heartbroken

StubHub is facing thousands of angry consumer complaints after cancelling World Cup tickets hours before game time.

Why a 25% discount on airline tickets wound up costing a Montreal couple more

A Montreal couple was confused and upset after they rebooked their Air Canada flight to take advantage of a new sale, and the rebooked tickets cost slightly more. Dynamic pricing, which can cause base fares to fluctuate, was partly to blame. Some experts are
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Why a 25% discount on airline tickets wound up costing a Montreal couple more

A Montreal couple was confused and upset after they rebooked their Air Canada flight to take advantage of a new sale, and the rebooked tickets cost slightly more. Dynamic pricing, which can cause base fares to fluctuate, was partly to blame. Some experts are calling for more transparency when companies use dynamic pricing during a discount promotion.

West is attempting to challenge Russia's rights to its Arctic territories — MFA

The Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that the issue of indigenous peoples' rights is being overly politicized by Western countries
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West is attempting to challenge Russia's rights to its Arctic territories — MFA

The Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that the issue of indigenous peoples' rights is being overly politicized by Western countries

Israeli troops kill two in Lebanon, putting strain on US-Iran talks

Israeli forces have killed two people in Lebanon, raising tensions around a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah and US-Iranian peace talks Read Full Article at RT.com
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Israeli troops kill two in Lebanon, putting strain on US-Iran talks

Israeli forces have killed two people in Lebanon, raising tensions around a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah and US-Iranian peace talks Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Defective decision’ - UWI professor rips CARICOM over ‘flawed’ reappointment of secretary-general

An independent legal opinion out of Trinidad and Tobago has described the controversial reappointment of CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett as procedurally flawed, and legally void.  The conclusion was made in a 48-page document authored by Rajen
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‘Defective decision’ - UWI professor rips CARICOM over ‘flawed’ reappointment of secretary-general

An independent legal opinion out of Trinidad and Tobago has described the controversial reappointment of CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett as procedurally flawed, and legally void.  The conclusion was made in a 48-page document authored by Rajendra Ramlogan, professor of commercial and environmental law at The University of the West Indies, St Augustine.

Coups mortels à Tiarei : le jeune suspect placé sous contrôle judiciaire

Dans un communiqué, la Procureur de la République fait le point, suite à la bagarre mortelle survenue à Tiarei, dimanche dernier. Le suspect de 14 ans a été mis en examen pour coups mortels et placé sous contrôle judiciaire. Une autopsie a été ordon
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Coups mortels à Tiarei : le jeune suspect placé sous contrôle judiciaire

Dans un communiqué, la Procureur de la République fait le point, suite à la bagarre mortelle survenue à Tiarei, dimanche dernier. Le suspect de 14 ans a été mis en examen pour coups mortels et placé sous contrôle judiciaire. Une autopsie a été ordonnée, afin de mieux comprendre les causes du décès de la victime.

Volunteers clean elderly woman's cluttered Bedok HDB flat, find stash of coins and gold chains worth thousands

An elderly woman was filled with «immense joy» after volunteers found buckets of coins and her long-lost gold chains worth thousands while cleaning and decluttering her three-room HDB flat in Bedok. The 70-year-old newspaper vendor, who decli
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Volunteers clean elderly woman's cluttered Bedok HDB flat, find stash of coins and gold chains worth thousands

An elderly woman was filled with «immense joy» after volunteers found buckets of coins and her long-lost gold chains worth thousands while cleaning and decluttering her three-room HDB flat in Bedok. The 70-year-old newspaper vendor, who declined to be named, said she and her sister continued living in the unit after their mother died more than a decade ago.And over the years, items gradually accumulated, reported Shin Min Daily News on Tuesday (June 23).Over time, the unit became packed with plastic bags and miscellaneous items, leaving only a narrow walkway from the living room to the kitchen and toilet.Michael Sim, founder of ground-up community initiative AMKSS Social Move, posted on Facebook about the clean up in June, saying that he led over 30 volunteers from Ang Mo Kio Secondary School and the East Coast Town Council to assist in the clearing operation.During the clean-up — which lasted from 9am to 5pm — volunteers reportedly found a large number of coins, which were stored in a large plastic box. It was so heavy it needed more than two men to carry the box. 

Africa: Why Eastern DR Congo's Peace Efforts Are Vital to Containing Ebola

[ISS] Conflict, mistrust and closed borders are hindering the containment of Ebola in DRC and neighbouring countries.
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Africa: Why Eastern DR Congo's Peace Efforts Are Vital to Containing Ebola

[ISS] Conflict, mistrust and closed borders are hindering the containment of Ebola in DRC and neighbouring countries.

Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola in DR Congo - First Month of Outbreak Sees Record Number of Cases - UN Humanitarians

[UN News] Ebola has been spreading at unprecedented speed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), bringing risk and fear into people's daily lives, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola in DR Congo - First Month of Outbreak Sees Record Number of Cases - UN Humanitarians

[UN News] Ebola has been spreading at unprecedented speed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), bringing risk and fear into people's daily lives, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.

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