Eyjólfur Ármannsson, Iceland’s Minister of Infrastructure, and Jón Gunnar Jónsson, Director General of the Icelandic Transport Authority, underwent a traditional “seafarer’s baptism” earlier today ahead of Seamen’s Day, which will be celebrated on Sunday.

United General Insurance Company Limited (UGI) has donated K15 million to Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) in support of the upcoming innovation conference scheduled for September under the theme ‘Research and Innovation’, as part of its commitment to advancing innovation and knowledge. Speaking during the donation ceremony, UGI Chief Operations Officer (COO) […] The post UGI contributes K15m to MUBAS Research and Innovation Conference appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[WHO] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan on the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The plan aims to raise US$ 518 million to support African countries together with partners to prepare for, rapidly detect and respond to the outbreak.

Five Azerbaijani nationals have been killed and three injured in drone strikes on two grain vessels in the Sea of Azov, Baku has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The US House has passed a Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions bill, which is likely to be defeated in the Senate Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU’s outreach to Armenia is aimed at weakening Russia, famed Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

Politicians promise immigration control while the economic and demographic forces driving migration remain firmly in place Read Full Article at RT.com

Ladakh's Buddhist women's wing is strongly opposing the Union Territory's new excise policy allowing liquor sales, fearing it will worsen social issues like drug abuse and domestic violence. They advocate for stricter drug control and warn of protests if the policy isn't reconsidered, emphasizing women's role in preserving the region's social fabric.

Flashfloods from a cloudburst in Reasi's Bathoi village on Thursday caused significant damage to homes and blocked roads with mudslides. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported. This marks the fifth such event in the Jammu region recently. Authorities are providing immediate assistance to affected families, while adverse weather also led to the suspension of pilgrimages in Kishtwar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Larsen & Toubro's Armed Systems Complex in Surat, reviewing advanced defence equipment and indigenous armoured vehicles. He was briefed on 'Zorawar', India's first indigenous light battle tank designed for mountainous terrains and rapid deployment along the LAC.

Le mardi 2 juin 2026, à l'occasion de son passage à l'émission La Nuit des 100 Jours sur Gabon 1ère, le Ministre de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche scientifique, le Pr Charles Edgar Mombo, a présenté le bilan des cent premiers jours de son action à la tête du département ministériel. Face aux journalistes et à la population gabonaise, le membre du Gouvernement a décliné les principales réalisations conformément à la feuille de route fixée par le Président de la République, (...) - ENSEIGNEMENT SUPÉRIEUR / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Earlier this week, a deed of gift transferring part of the Miðfell estate in Þingvallasveit to the Icelandic state was formally signed.

When investors make investment decisions, they assess the totality of risks, the Russian President said

According to Mohsen Rezaee, US President Donald Trump has brought the negotiations to a standstill

According to Dmitry Peskov, the Russian President never said that invitation for talks was revoked

Russia is among the top three uranium suppliers to the United States, the Russian leader stressed

Russia proactively cooperated in this sphere with foreign companies earlier, primarily with the US partners, the president said

A 32-year-old Singaporean man believed to be linked to an organised crime group in Cambodia that scammed Singaporeans will be charged in court on Saturday (June 6).Francis Tan Thuan Heng had been placed on an initial list of 34 suspects — 27 Singaporeans and seven Malaysians — wanted by the Singapore police over their alleged involvement with the group. The list was expanded to include two more Singaporeans on May 5.  Jonathan Boneta, 27, and 33-year-old Lee Ding Hao, who are purportedly out of Singapore, were identified after further investigations. 

The Traffic police (TP) will get a new commander on Monday (June 8), with Senior Assistant Commissioner (SAC) Serene Chiu taking over the wheel.SAC Chiu, 51, who handed over command of Clementi Police Division to Assistant Commissioner of Police Allan Yue Kah Keong on June 4, will take over from SAC Daniel Tan.SAC Tan was appointed chief executive of the Gambling Regulatory Authority on June 2.The incoming TP commander joined the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in 1999. In her 27 years with the SPF, she has held several key appointments such as deputy director of the Ministry of Home Affairs' Homefront Security Division and director of the police's Public Affairs Department.

Even when employers offer new or similar roles for workers after their jobs have been made redundant, these employees are considered to have been retrenched, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) told AsiaOne on Friday (June 5).Both the ministry and labour movement also asked that companies treat retrenchments as a last resort.There has been a trend of some businesses asking workers to reapply for roles under the guise of «new opportunities», either locally or overseas, after their existing one have been made redundant.Under the law, employers with at least 10 workers must submit a retrenchment notification to MOM within five working days of notifying affected staff. Retrenchment benefits, however, are not currently mandated.Retrenchments as last resortNTUC told AsiaOne it recognises that firms may undertake various measures as a result of the evolving business environment. But it urged employers to «cut costs to save jobs, and not cut jobs to save costs».

A 'greedy' DVLA worker has been jailed after changing the records of written-off and stolen vehicles so they could be sold by used car dealers for almost £1.3million.

Tina Brown alleged that the Princesses have 'rejected' an attempt by Prince William for their business activities to be audited, also claimed by esteemed royal author Andrew Lownie.

Vickrum Digwa repeatedly stabbed the innocent student before lying to police that he had been racist in a disturbing case that sparked national furore.

Isabelle Sapherson-Moralee, known as Izzy, suffered chronic pain and was just 5st 9lb (39kg) when she died in April 2025, five years after she first started taking ketamine.

A body has been found in France during the hunt for a missing girl as police reveal that the suspect faced abuse complaints before Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he sees little sense in a personal meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky at the moment Read Full Article at RT.com

India is “very interested in the Northern Sea Route more amid Hormuz disruptions, says Russian minister Alexey Chekunkov Read Full Article at RT.com

Incumbent Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a mandate to seek EU integration at the expense of ties with Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

NTPC is setting up flexible coal-fired thermal power units to balance intermittent renewable energy generation and ensure grid stability. These sub-critical units, designed for two-shift operation and lower minimum loads, will provide crucial balancing support as renewable energy's share grows, reinforcing India's energy transition.

A tree-based farming model by Save Soil–Cauvery Calling is transforming agriculture, boosting incomes from Rs 30,000 to Rs 2.5–3 lakh per acre. This ecological solution, accredited by UN bodies, has empowered farmers like Valluvan, enhancing soil health and crop yields. The movement aims to plant 242 crore trees, supporting hundreds of thousands of farmers with extensive training and resources.

Member of Parliament Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson criticized security screening procedures at Keflavík International Airport during a speech in Parliament.

Erling Haaland and his Norway team-mates have been accused of 'chauvinism' and 'neo-Nazi' imagery for their World Cup photoshoot.