Experts from New Zealand and Australia are expected to arrive this week to collaborate with Public Works officers in assessing the safety of buildings in Port Vila.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a VT61 million grant to the Vanuatu Government from its Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF) to help finance the country’s response to support emergency relief efforts following the earthquake.

A Vanuatu National Development Party (VNDP) candidate for Port Vila Constituency, Silas Yatan, has withdrawn from the electoral race and pledged his support to Gerard Metsan, the candidate for the Reunification Movement of Change (RMC).

It would cost around VT4 billion to rebuild schools damaged by the devastating earthquake that struck near Port Vila three weeks ago.

The Vila Central Hospital (VCH) remains structurally safe following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake, according to Japanese disaster experts.

Farmers in West Bengal are transforming agriculture through innovative techniques like Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) and solar-powered farming, leading to reduced irrigation costs, increased yields, and sustainable practices. SwitchON Foundation has been instrumental in training farmers and providing essential resources for these advancements.

A Bengaluru resident's social media post about free bus rides for women in Karnataka has sparked debate. Observations raised concerns over fairness, pointing out male passengers pay fares while women travel free, and questioning financial sustainability. BJP criticized the scheme amid fare hikes. Supporters argue it empowers women, enhancing mobility and access to opportunities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India's advocacy for peace and democracy during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention, stressing the nation's heritage and cultural ethos. He called on the Indian diaspora to contribute towards India's development, celebrated their role globally, and lauded improvements in consular services.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah called for clarity on the INDIA bloc's alliance amid the Congress-AAP clash in the Delhi assembly elections. He urged opposition parties to decide if the alliance was only for Lok Sabha elections or also for assembly polls. Tensions have risen with Congress attacking AAP's governance and demanding a return to ballot papers.

Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan clarified his comments on Arvind Kejriwal's expected victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, stating his words were taken out of context. Chavan expressed that a coalition between Congress and AAP would have been advantageous; however, the Congress party has gained significant momentum and aims for victory independently.

A new evacuation order came about 6pm on Wednesday local time as a fast-moving fire swept through the Hills, impacting at least 10 acres already near Runyon Canyon.

Sebastian Gorka, a British-American, called on Sir Keir Starmer to bring the citizens home as part of his 'commitment' to the international fight against the jihadist group.

According to its chief editor Hinda Abdi Mohamoud, Bilan Media gives Somali women «a space to work» and «real editorial power». Somalia's first female-only media outlet covers topics including climate change, people living with albinism and HIV/AIDS, while also encouranging period education for young girls. However, it's not an easy industry for Somali women to work in. «You can get trapped [...] you can be attacked,» our guest explains. But this seems to make her even more determined: «It's the thing that we want to change [...] that people believe that women cannot do the hard work.» She spoke to us in Perspective.

The CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) will host a symposium on the Maroons of Jamaica at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Regional Headquarters, along Mona Road in St Andrew, under the theme, ‘Maroons of Jamaica: Our Legacies –...

Opposition leader Mark Golding is urging the Jamaican Government and the leadership of the Maroon communities across Jamaica to engage in meaningful dialogue to resolve what he described as longstanding concerns. In an open letter to Maroon...

WESTERN BUREAU: Following his urgent plea for help a few days ago, Adrian Laing, now in the United States with his daughter, 15-year-old burn victim Adrianna Laing, undergoing corrective surgeries at Boston’s Shriners Children’s Hospital, says he...

Garowe (HOL) — Foreign members of the Islamic State group have surrendered to Puntland authorities, the state's Information Minister, Mahmoud Aided Dirir, announced on Tuesday.

The Health Ministry has allayed fears of the Human Metapneumovirus (HPMV) flu in Kenya following an outbreak in China.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) delivered 700 tons of food aid to Somalia on Wednesday to support families affected by severe drought across the Horn of Africa country, Anadolu Agency reports.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland has granted legal licenses to three political parties—Waddani, Kaah, and Kulmiye—allowing them to remain official political entities for the next decade.

Ontario Provincial Police say four people have been arrested and charged in connection with an apparent human smuggling scheme after a vehicle bound for the United States was found to have several people hidden inside of it.

A Saskatchewan hockey referee is gaining widespread attention after posting a video on social media telling coaches and parents to “do better.”

Ontario's self-proclaimed 'crypto king,' Aiden Pleterski is facing charges in an alleged case of intimate partner violence in Vaughan last week.

After a dog in Kanata nearly died from ingesting rat poison, a grassroots organization is calling on the provincial government to take action to prevent similar incidents from happening.

Former Vancouver Whitecaps youth program player Nathan Demian was out celebrating an Ohio State victory that had propelled his top-ranked Buckeyes to soccer’s final four when he was struck by a stray bullet during a gun battle between two passing cars.

«Employees are a company's most valuable assets, much like raw jadeite freshly unearthed from the ground. With the right guidance and continuous development, they can be shaped and polished into brilliant, unique, and highly valued gems.,» said Ho Nai Chuen, managing director of On Cheong Jewellery. «I see myself as the tool that helps them unlock their potential, providing the finishing touches so they can truly shine», Ho, who is currently in his 60s, added. On Cheong Jewellery is one of Singapore's oldest jewellers, with a longstanding history of 88 years and counting. The hallmark of On Cheong Jewellery is jadeite, a rare gemstone that can be forged into rings, pendants, and other intricate pieces of jewellery. https://www.facebook.com/asiaonecom/videos/1586645058624763 Ho, who holds a degree in accountancy, first joined the company as a director in charge of On Cheong's HR and finance aspects in 1982.

Alexander Smirnov will also have to pay more than $675,000 to the US Internal Revenue Service, according to documents published in the court's electronic database

According to WAFA, 33 of them in the northern part of the enclave

Earlier on Wednesday, Joe Biden announced the introduction of a large-scale disaster regime in California

According to the authorities, about 40 people have been taken to the hospital

Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said that there were no casualties

The building owned by the Church of Latter-day Saints has caught fire in Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s UN envoy has criticized Israel’s occupation of Syrian territory in the wake of Bashar Assad’s ousting Read Full Article at RT.com