Geneva (HOL) — Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) and Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) have signed a new cooperation agreement to improve immigration services and enhancing border security systems.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Internal Security has accused Jubbaland regional leader Ahmed Mohamed Islam, widely known as Ahmed Madobe, of orchestrating a deadly attack against federal forces in the contested town of Beled Hawo, in the Gedo region, on Tuesday.

Arrivé pour sa première visite au fenua, le ministre des Outre-mer a passé une semaine entière en Polynésie. Invité dans notre JT de ce soiravant de regagner la Métropole, il a livré ses impressions et ses priorités, abordant des sujets divers allant de la protection maritime à la question de l'indépendance, en passant par les enjeux sociaux et la lutte contre les trafics.

A fresh wave of criticism is battering the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) barely 24 hours after it announced an alliance with the Northern Region Alliance, with critics branding the pact as a desperate gamble that offers nothing new to Malawians. While the DPP is selling the deal as a strategic electoral move ahead of the […] The post DPP’s Alliance with Northern Bloc Draws Fire: Critics Call It “Empty Political Drama” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has achieved a major diplomatic milestone—ranking among Africa’s top 10 most powerful passports in the Henley Passport Index 2025. With a visa-free score of 73, Malawi is now tied at 8th place with Morocco, overtaking key regional players like Kenya. This leap underscores the country’s growing global respect and improved international mobility for its […] The post Malawi Ranks Among Africa’s Top 10 Most Powerful Passports in 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a dramatic political move that’s stirring both excitement and skepticism, the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has officially declared an alliance with a group of northern-based politicians and parties under a new banner called the Northern Alliance Bloc. Announced late last night, the alliance is being sold as a “rescue mission” for Malawians suffering […] The post DPP Joins Forces with Northern Bloc—but Only Mutharika Will Pick His Running Mate appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Judiciary has received a morale boost from NICO Pension, which has made a contribution of K5 million towards the upcoming 2025 Open Day and International Day for Judiciary Wellbeing event scheduled for July 24-25 at Ngazi Primary School in Ekwendeni, Mzimba. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Blantyre, NICO Pension, Financial Advisory, Manager […] The post NICO Pension contributes K5 million towards ‘Judiciary Open Day’ event  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has officially entered the campaign period for the highly anticipated September 16, 2025 Tripartite Elections, following the dissolution of the 2019–2025 Parliament. The announcement was made today by Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Catherine Gotani Hara, in line with Section 67(1) of the Constitution, which requires Parliament to be dissolved ahead of […] The post Malawi Parliament Dissolved Ahead of September 2025 General Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Bereaved families are suffering fresh heartache because the remains of their loved ones were wrongly identified before being flown home.

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising motorists how to treat with traffic accidents now that the new electronic motor-vehicle fitness and registration system has taken effect. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on July 18, Chief Corporate...

AS WE enjoy the vibrant days of summer, surrounded by the natural beauty that defines our island home, Jamaica, we must also confront a pressing reality: the impact of plastic pollution on our environment. This summer, through the Ministry of...

WELCOME TO our four-part primer on bitcoin, a subject that is very topical, but lacks public awareness as to the totality of its functions. We start with the big question, can bitcoin replace money? The answer depends on your definition of ‘money...

“Breadfruit deh yah fi stone dawg” is an utterance that can be heard during the breadfruit-eating season in this country. It means that the popular fruit is in great abundance, so much so, much of it is going to waste. Yellow-heart, white-heart,...

With general election approaching, the Association of Christian Communicators and Media (ACCM) will, on Sunday, July 27 at 6 p.m., host an online forum to examine voting trends and impact within the nation’s Christian community. Based on available...

Dans une nouvelle démonstration de soutien international au Plan d'autonomie présenté par le Royaume du Maroc pour résoudre le différend autour du Sahara Marocain, la République portugaise a exprimé « son plein appui à l'initiative marocaine d'autonomie, considérée comme la base la plus sérieuse, crédible et constructive » pour parvenir à une solution définitive. Cette position officielle a été réitérée dans une Déclaration conjointe signée à Lisbonne par le ministre marocain des (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Dans le cadre de la modernisation de l'administration publique, le Ministre en charge de la Fonction Publique, Pr Marcelle Ibinga épse Itsitsa et son collègue Ministre de l'Économie Numérique, de la Digitalisation et de l'Innovation, Mark Alexandre Doumba, ont eu une séance de travail stratégique relative à l'outil de gestion des agents publics de l'Etat. Cette rencontre visait à faire le point sur les difficultés rencontrées dans l'usage du Fichier Unique de Référence (FUR), devenu (...) - ECONOMIE NUMERIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La ministre en charge de la Fonction Publique, Pr. Marcelle Ibinga épouse Itsitsa, a reçu en audience à son cabinet, une délégation de l'Institut des Finances Publiques du Burkina Faso, conduite par Yvonne Hema Sagnon, Directrice des Études et des Stages. Au menu des discussions, plusieurs points essentiels abordés, à savoir l'évaluation du partenariat entre les deux entités relatives à la formation des stagiaires gabonais issus de la Direction Générale de la Comptabilité Publique et du (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

President Donald Trump called Barack Obama the 'leader of the gang' and said he had committed 'treason.' Obama hit back in a rare statement against 'bizarre' allegations he called a 'distraction.'

Devastating new details have emerged about a man left critically injured after the drowning death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

Imran Masood, a Member of Parliament from Saharanpur, has received a heartfelt plea from children in Masoodabad Colony, Aligarh. The children's letter requests him to clean up a local playground, which they say is the only place they have to play. They express concerns about wild plants, garbage, overgrown bushes, and even snakes making the area unsafe.

A controversy erupted following Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's acknowledgment of the opposition's motion to remove Allahabad HC Justice Yashwant Varma. The central issue revolves around whether the motion was merely submitted or officially admitted, impacting the selection process for the investigation panel.

Rajya Sabha proceedings were disrupted by opposition protests following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President. MPs expressed bafflement, while Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge stated the party felt neither joy nor sorrow. The House adjourned repeatedly without transacting business, and the Lok Sabha faced similar disruptions.

At the UN's 80th anniversary, India strongly criticized Pakistan for promoting cross-border terrorism, citing the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. India's ambassador highlighted India's progress versus Pakistan's struggles with terrorism and economic instability. Pakistan raised concerns about the Indus Waters Treaty being held in abeyance and the unresolved Kashmir dispute, accusing India of violating UN resolutions.

US President Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for averting a potential «nuclear war» between India and Pakistan, asserting US intervention halted escalating conflict. While a US diplomat echoed this at the UN, stating the US facilitated de-escalation, India denies any third-party mediation. Moreover, the Congress questioned Prime Minister Modi's silence on Trump's repeated claims.

Les anneaux des JO de surf sont comme des aimants : les résidents comme les touristes viennent jusqu'au PK 0 à Teahupo'o pour les admirer et les photographier. Ils veulent aussi voir la fameuse vague de Havaa’e quand elle se réveille. Ou sinon, ils se rabattent sur sa soeur jumelle en béton. Au moins, elle est à portée d'objectif et les photos sont sûres d'être réussies.

The police are reporting that three men have been arrested and charged following the seizure of 3,000 pounds of ganja, valued at $9.3 million, in Toms River, located at the border of St Mary and St Andrew. They have described the seizure as...

The St Andrew North police are probing the death of a man who succumbed to chop wounds sustained during an altercation with another man in their community of Mount Industry in Gordon Town. Dead is 29-year-old farmer Akeem Brown, who died on...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in Bermuda said Tuesday that they arrested four US cruise ship passengers accused of drug possession. Police said in a statement that the suspects had a “significant quantity of illegal drugs” including...

SINGAPORE — The Housing Board launched 5,547 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats on July 23 for sale across eight projects in Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Sembawang, Tampines, Toa Payoh and Woodlands, including the first units in the new estate of Sembawang North.Another 4,662 balance flats have also been put on offer, including 1,733 Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) units that are completed and ready for home buyers to move into. The bulk of the balance flats are in Kallang/Whampoa, Tengah and Geylang.A slew of policy changes that benefit singles and families looking to upgrade or right-size their homes will also take effect from this sales exercise.HDB announced it would increase the subsidies for four Prime projects in Bukit Merah, Toa Payoh and Clementi to keep the flats affordable for more Singaporeans. It did not specify the extent of this increase.Owners of these flats will be subject to a higher subsidy clawback upon the resale of their flats. The clawback is set at 11 per cent for Toa Payoh Ascent, and Alexandra Peaks and Alexandra Vista in Bukit Merah. At Clementi Emerald, it is 12 per cent.

Ten drivers were caught providing illegal ride-hailing services at Changi Airport on Friday (July 18), following a tip-off from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA).In a Facebook video posted by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on July 19, enforcement officers were seen apprehending the drivers and impounding their vehicles for operating without valid licences. The illegal services were being offered both within Singapore and across the border between Singapore and Malaysia.LTA stated that it is stepping up enforcement against illegal point-to-point transport services that operate without a valid Public Service Vehicle Licence, including cross-border services. «Such crackdowns aim to protect passengers from potential disruptions and to ensure safety. The public is urged to use only licensed services for a safer and smoother ride,» said LTA. 

A Peruvian man has been sentenced to 16 weeks jail for molesting a teenager on an MRT train as well as stealing a wallet, according to court records.The man had asked the 13-year-old victim for directions to the Downtown Line at Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station at around 5.30pm on May 18. The man cannot be named due to a gag order to protect the victim's identity, according to court records.The girl told him to take a train to Little India and transfer from there, according to the case.When his train arrived, however, the 60-year-old suddenly grabbed the teen's hand and pulled her into the carriage, asking her to sit next to him. She was so frightened that she did not know what to do, reported Shin Min Daily News.The man then put his left hand on her thigh and continued talking to her.Upon arriving at Little India MRT station, the man took the girl's hand and asked her to go to a restaurant with him, but she refused. He then let go and walked out by himself, reported the Chinese evening daily.

The Central School community will mark Children’s Day on 24 July by carrying out renovation work at Vila Central Hospital (VCH) as part of preparations for the hospital’s 50th Anniversary — the Golden Jubilee.

Lobbying for the new provincial governments of MALAMPA, PENAMA, SHEFA, and TAFEA continues as the election of their new executives approaches tomorrow.

The Millennium Cave in Santo, one of Vanuatu’s most stunning natural attractions, is now featured on a new photo wall at Bauerfield International Airport.