The Crown wants at least six current and former security officials to testify behind closed doors in the lawsuit of a Montreal man who was detained in Sudan — a move the man's lawyer calls a serious infringement of the open court principle.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Federal Government has recently mandated that all revenue collection be consolidated under the Ministry of Finance, using the Single Treasury Account (TSA).

OMAHA, Neb. (HOL) — Mursal Jama, a 64-year-old Somali refugee known for his dedication to his family and community, was tragically killed in a violent carjacking in Omaha, leaving the community outraged and sparking a citywide debate on juvenile justice.

The Belarusian leader specified that the projects concern the third stage of deep grain processing at the Belarusian National Biotechnology Corporation, the construction of plants for the production of bleached sulfate pulp and particleboard, the organization of modern automated casting, the production of engines, polypropylene, urea, sodium chlorate, hydrogen peroxide, and soda ash

According to Vyacheslav Gladkov, four cars and a wall of one of the enterprises in Belgorod were damaged as a result of falling debris from two drones

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Zanzibar President, Dr Hussein Mwinyi, has said his government is focusing on enhancing seaweed value addition and domestic production capacity to deliver high-quality products for both local and international markets.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Aga Khan University Hospital has performed the first noninvasive procedure in the region that provides access to treatment of gynaecological conditions.

[SAnews.gov.za] The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission is inviting all stakeholders with an interest in the National Minimum Wage to make representations of possible adjustments in the policy instrument.

During one of the operations, the military detected a group that intended to attack the troops, the army press service said

Li Qiang is confident that Beijing and Minsk «should maintain political ties at a high level»

A Ukrainian drone operator with the call sign Groot said that another challenge for Ukraine was a new tactic in which Russia deployed recurrent waves of smaller infantry units of two to four men

The visit will most likely take place early next week

Spokesperson for Climate Action and Energy at European Commission Tim McPhie stressed that Brussels currently sees no signs of threats to the European energy sector ahead of winter

The Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) elective conference that took place at Lilongwe Girls Secondary School on Wednesday saw Pilirani Kapolo, Druwen Frank Moyo and Judith Charity Kankwamba retaining their positions as President, General Secretary and Treasurer General, respectively. Delegates from all 34 education districts in all six education divisions across the country were at […] The post Kapolo, Moyo, Kankwamba maintain SESTU positions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Southern Region Netball Committee (SRNC) have all the reasons to smile following the extension of the Botsalt Under 23 Netball League for another 1 year and the increment of the league’s  sponsorship which has been hiked from K12.5 million to K14 million. After running for a period of three years, the netball competition whose […] The post Botsalt Netball league partnership extended for 1 year- sponsorship increased from K12.5 million to K14 million  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A vapor leak has been blamed for the explosion at a pharmaceutical manufacturer in India which has claimed 17 lives Read Full Article at RT.com

One of Switzerland’s key political forces, the SVP, slams Bern’s decision to join EU military projects Read Full Article at RT.com

The Georgian Dream party has said it wants to make the United National Movement “unconstitutional” for its role in the 2008 war with Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Several Canadian provinces have announced cellphone bans in school starting this year. But how will they actually be enforced?

The question is not whether the Senate can exert its constitutional powers, but when and how. And motion tabled by Sen. Peter Harder suggests at least one answer to the question of when.

In able-bodied sprinting, an athlete's sole focus is on his or her body, with the goal of obtaining peak fitness for the biggest races. But wheelchair racing introduces a whole other element – the wheelchair itself.

Nova Scotia's restaurant industry is still feeling the challenges of a post-pandemic climate. Nearly half are still operating at a loss or just breaking even, according to the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia. This is largely due to an increase in expenses — not just food costs, but also utilities, insurance and equipment.

A moratorium imposed in Seychelles in August 2023 on the importation and chartering of longline fishing vessels for use in the semi-industrial tuna fishery has been extended to mid-2026.   The announcement was made by Vice President Ahmed Afif in a cabinet decision press briefing on Thursday. The Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday approved the two-year extension of the moratorium following a detailed review of the sector's sustainability and management challenges. Afif said that according to the Seychelles Fisheries Authority (SFA) in the past two years, the vessels in that sector are not being used that much for the simple reason that there are fewer fish. He said vessels are now spending 10 to 15 percent more time at sea and coming back with 10 to 15 percent less fish. «What SFA is telling us is that the situation has not changed. However, those who started building and investing in new boats before the moratorium last year are allowed to have their boats. We will not give permits for new boats to be built or new financing for boats from now for the next two years,» the Vice President emphasised.   The Cabinet made the decision in response to the findings from a recent memorandum, which highlighted persistent issues such as misreporting of fishing statistics, reliance on foreign crews, limited infrastructure capacity, and the increasing threat of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The moratorium will allow time for the development of comprehensive policies and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainable growth of Seychelles' small-scale longline fishery, including the finalisation of a national plan for fleet capacity management and local employment incentives. Afif said, «The two years will allow SFA to work with all partners including scientists to establish what will be the tendencies, and in 2026, SFA can review the situation and take a decision then.» He added that the moratorium will help the industry and those who have already invested in this sector with all those offering a service to the industry.  Fisheries is the second top contributor to the economy of Seychelles, a group of 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the processing of 23 pending import authorisations for vessels, subject to stringent conditions and oversight by the SFA. 

The Danish partygoer who Tommy Fury reportedly kissed during a wild holiday before his split from Molly-Mae Hague has spoken out.

EU has no choice but to keep supporting Kiev even if it blew up the Nord Stream pipelines, Czech President Petr Pavel has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Mali’s air force chief has hailed Russia for helping free Bamako’s lands from terrorists and condemned Ukraine’s alleged support for rebels Read Full Article at RT.com

Godrich Gardee has argued for African Union-led solutions, emphasizing the need for unity against the exploitation of resources by the West Read Full Article at RT.com

In an ongoing fight against scams, the government has implemented various safeguards to protect and educate potential victims. The latest safeguard? An enhanced ScamShield app which is now equipped with a new «Check for Scams» function. What this means is that the app will be using artificial intelligence to identify and alert users about potential scam threats across platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS, phone calls and other channels.  The app's enhancement comes at a time when scams are quickly evolving, signalling a need to step up measures, said Minister of State (MOS) for the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Social and Family Development Sun Xueling at a multi-agency briefing on the government's anti-scam efforts on Tuesday (Aug 20). «As scammers evolve their tactics, we have to update our responses. The enhanced ScamShield app has been designed to stay ahead of these threats, providing Singaporeans with a better way to safeguard themselves against scams,» said Sun, who is also the Chairperson of the Inter-Ministry Committee on Scams.

While his domestic helper was taking a shower, a 38-year-old man secretly filmed her with his phone through the window. When his wife confronted him, the man claimed innocence and even called the police. He was sentenced to three months and two weeks' jail on Tuesday (Aug 20) after pleading guilty to one count of voyeurism, reported Shin Min Daily News. The man cannot be named to protect the victim's identity. According to the Chinese evening daily, the accused and the victim were the only ones at home during the incident, which occurred at about 1.15pm on March 19. The 25-year-old maid was showering in the bathroom when she spotted the phone at louvred window in the mirror reflection. She immediately squatted down, and resumed showering only after the device was gone. Not knowing what to do, the victim called her sister, who urged her to tell the man's wife about the incident. The man's wife returned home at about 4pm but the victim did not dare to tell her as the accused was present. Later that night, she worked up the courage to inform the man's wife.

University student Phoebe Wee has come to terms with the inevitability of death through volunteering at Assisi Hospice over the past four years. The 20-year-old has seen a fair share of deaths — many of the patients at the hospice's day care centre have a prognosis of one year or less.  «It really never gets easier,» Wee said in an interview with AsiaOne. «It still hits me hard when I hear that a patient has left.» Among those patients was Patrick Perera, who died in July 2023. Wee remembered him as a «cheerful guy» who charmed everyone in the hospice with his singing. The hospice volunteer also bonded with his wife Manelle, 83, through their mutual love of handicraft. «Both of them were in the hospice together,» Wee said about the couple who were married for over 50 years. «You could see the love and respect they had for each other. It was a joy to be around them.» As his health declined, Wee visited him several times in the hospital, and also checked in on his wife regularly to «make sure she was okay». «I think it meant a lot to her,» said the volunteer.

Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has expressed different opinions on the assessment governance and human rights advocate, Undule Mwakasungula, gave on its recently concluded convention. Mwakasungula described the convention as a missed opportunity for failing to incorporate women and the youth in its National Executive Conference. He further said the convention left many Malawians disappointed […] The post Namalomba hits Undule on DPP convention outcomes, cautions journalists against biased reporting appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.