Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut criticized BJP for keeping important ministries and not satisfying NDA allies like Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu after the portfolio allocation in Modi cabinet 3.0. «There are two 'atrupta aatmas' (dissatisfied souls) in the Centre -- (Bihar Chief Minister) Nitish Kumar and (TDP chief) Chandrababu Naidu. You (BJP) should satisfy these two atrupta aatma,» Raut said.

NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule expressed concerns about violence in Manipur, questioning the treatment of the north-eastern state. She highlighted a terror attack in Jammu during Modi's third term swearing-in.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud has inspected the preparations of the security forces for this year hajj, the Saudi Press Agency said early Tuesday. During the hajj security forces annual celebration attended by the minister, Director of Public Security Mohammed Al-Bassami said that the security forces are fully prepared and ready to deal with everything that may disturb the peace of pilgrims, and to ensure that they perform their rituals with ease and comfort.

JAZAN: Border Guard officers in Jazan’s Al-Ardah governorate have arrested several people suspected of attempting to smuggle 80 kg of qat into the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. Qat, a shrub native to the Arabian Peninsula, is a mild stimulant, with less intense effects than cocaine and methamphetamine.

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief continues its food security support project in Sudan, reported SPA. The agency distributed 581 food packages to displaced and needy families in the Beheira locality of River Nile State, benefiting 3,340 individuals. In Sennar, 500 food packages were provided to displaced families, or about 2,830 individuals benefiting from the aid.

RIYADH: Saudi spokesperson warned of rising temperatures reaching 48ºC as pilgrims gear up for Hajj this week, state news agency SPA reported on Tuesday. Muhammad Al-Abdulaali, the health ministry’s spokesperson, said high temperatures pose “a major challenge” in this year’s Hajj season, set to begin on June 14. He urged pilgrims to follow the ministry’s health guidelines to keep safe from the heat. Carrying umbrellas, maintaining hydration and taking rest periods between rituals are necessary to avoid heat fatigue.

Before the meeting, the ministers warmly greeted each other

«It is a meeting of special representatives on Afghanistan initiated by the UN Secretary-General,» Zamir Kabulov said

«The Eritrean leadership calls on Russia to join in ensuring security and maintaining peace on the African continent, to restore the role and influence that the Soviet Union had here,» Igor Mozgo noted

Candidates put in their bids for president of the Islamic republic from May 30 to June 3

A source in the Russian space industry later told TASS that the incident involving the duo of French tourists occurred outside the Baikonur spaceport

On 24 April 2024, the European Parliament adopted its first reading position on the proposal for a regulation on the production and marketing of plant reproductive material (PRM). Put forward by the European Commission on 5 July 2023, the proposal would replace the 10 PRM directives that currently lay down the rules for seeds, tubers, cuttings, seedlings and young plants. The proposal would introduce sustainability requirements for registering new varieties of agricultural plants, vegetables and fruits intended for professional users, while PRM intended for amateur gardeners and conservation organisations – such as seed banks – would be exempt from many of the requirements. There would be less stringent conditions for registering conservation varieties that are adapted to specific local conditions, and the requirements for organic PRM would be adjusted and tested under organic conditions. Exchange of seed in kind between farmers would be allowed in small quantities. Parliament proposes several changes, including exempting gene banks from the rules and allowing farmers to sell their seeds. The work in the Council is ongoing. Second edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

With the help of an anonymous donor, one hawker at Chinatown Complex is now selling a bowl of Katong laksa for just $2 — half the usual price. Bobby Lee, 71, a graduate of social enterprise Project Dignity, has been running The Asian Makanstall for the past eight years, reported Shin Min Daily News. The stall has a rotating menu of dishes and started selling laksa — priced at $4 a bowl — about six months ago. Three weeks ago, Lee slashed the price by half at the request of a customer who donated a sum of money to the stall. «He said he hopes to let more people enjoy tasty and affordable food, especially the elderly or those in need,» the hawker said. He added that the customer frequently does charity work, including making donations to temples and elderly care homes. The donor prefers to keep his identity and contribution amount private, Lee said.

SINGAPORE — Media portal Gutzy Asia and its social media pages on Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter, have been designated as Declared Online Locations (DOLs) under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma), after its online accounts were issued three Pofma correction directions within six months. The declaration by Minister for Communications and Information (MCI) Josephine Teo on June 11 will last for two years, from June 12 until June 11, 2026. During this period, Gutzy Asia’s website, Facebook page and X account page are each required to carry a notice stating that they have been declared as DOLs. This is to warn visitors that it has a history of communicating falsehoods on these online locations, and to advise them to fact-check the information published. Owners of DOLs cannot derive financial or other material benefit from operating the sites. This means that service providers and digital advertising intermediaries must ensure that paid content are not communicated in Singapore.

To deter potential shoplifters, a gift shop owner in Chinatown has resorted to naming and shaming those who nicked items from her store.  The store at Trengganu Street, called Wow, recently went viral on Xiaohongshu for displaying more than 20 photos of people who allegedly stole from the shop.  An unnamed employee at the shop told Shin Min Daily News that theft has been a persistent problem since the shop opened last November.  Both tourists and locals have been caught on camera taking items without paying, she said.  «Something gets stolen every week. Sometimes, it even happens twice or thrice a day. The people whose photos we publish are locals and repeat offenders,» she added.  Last month, a female tourist who looked to be in her 20s made away with a pair of glasses. She had allegedly swiped two pairs from the shelf and concealed one inside a hat near the counter. She then told the shop owner that she didn't want the second pair and left the shop with the other one.  Another incident occurred during Chinese New Year. An elderly woman who was pushing a cart entered the shop around closing time. 

Period myths online abound, and many have been around for ages. But platforms like TikTok and Instagram cause these myths to spread faster and reach a wider audience. To combat that, a movement of people is trying to change how we talk — and learn — about our periods.

The RCMP is warning of a growing number of cases of public speech that could incite hatred and is asking whether it has the legal tools to counter the trend.

Speaking at the end of April in comments which are now tragically poignant, the much-loved Mail columnist and TV doctor said his own father, Bill, 'hadn't seen his grandkids grow up'.

“THE SMALL and medium-size enterprise sector (SME) is by far the primary engine of growth and development in the Jamaican economy. The Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) has successfully represented the SME sector in its growth and...

TORONTO: When Jaidyn Parkes graduates from Toronto Metropolitan University with a degree in social work on Tuesday, June 11, she does so with thoughts of how much her father would have wanted to be there to cheer her on. “He was supposed to be, he...

CORAL SPRING, Trelawny: Ten top-tier travel advisers from the northeastern United States (US) were in Jamaica last week on a familiarisation tour called ‘Come Back to Breathtaking’. The travel specialists were in the island learning about new...

Business leaders are calling for more discourse and activities that will help Jamaican entrepreneurs, locally and overseas, to take advantage of the myriad investment opportunities available in Jamaica and its diaspora markets. Speaking during JN...

WESTERN BUREAU: Patrick Crawford, the Dutch national who reportedly tried to smuggle $28.3 million worth of cocaine through Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport on May 9, seems to have got a rude awakening in the Jamaican jailhouse where he...

Federal immigration money is being «showered down» on Ontario and Quebec «at the expense» of Western Canada, British Columbia Premier David Eby said at an annual meeting of Western Canada premiers.

[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera has admitted that the plane carrying veep Saulos Chilima and nine others is still missing and, contrary to social media reports, that the Malawi Defense Force (MDF) hasn't recoiled from the search and rescue mission.

[Daily Trust] The last operating hospital in western Sudan's El-Fasher has been closed after an attack by paramilitaries trying to seize the key Darfur city, medical charity Doctors Without Borders has said.

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Many UK air passengers are struggling to make sense of the rules around taking liquids in hand luggage through airport security as new scanners are rolled out.

Jennifer Mallee, 28, took advantage of her first victim after she had her drink spiked and led her to a toilet cubicle where she sexually assaulted her and attacked a second woman just 19 days later.

Jean-Yves Ollivier pointed out that the high-level delegation of African countries intends to «encourage both sides to engage in a meaningful dialogue to achieve a resolution.»

According to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, about 20 DPRK servicemen violated the demarcation line