Newlyweds from London, Ont., are trapped in Jamaica, as Category 5 Hurricane Beryl approaches.

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.

Hemant Soren, who stepped down as chief minister of Jharkhand after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an alleged money laundering case, is likely to return to the top post. His comeback has reportedly been agreed upon by the party's allies, Congress and the RJD, according to news agency PTI. Champai Soren, who assumed office as Jharkhand’s 12th Chief Minister following Hemant Soren's arrest, is expected to resign soon to make way for Hemant's return, sources in JMM indicated.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has stated that the Ethiopian government has requested Turkish mediation for talks between Somalia and Ethiopia, and there is no indication that Ethiopia is withdrawing from the MoU agreement it signed with Somaliland.

Isro chairman S Somanath champions India's space exploration prowess and the imperative of global collaboration to combat asteroid threats, emphasizing the critical role of the Space Mission Planning Advisory Group in a call for heightened investment and preparedness.

[Namibian] Eighteen inmates suing the prison authorities over a decision to end their internet access are awaiting a judgement in their case at the end of next week.

[DW] Kenyan riot police have fired tear gas at protesters in the capital, Nairobi, as demonstrations erupted in several cities.

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«Though it exists physically it does not meet the intentions of our partners and neighbors to fully employ the project,» Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev noted

It is noted that «the current military and political situation in the Eastern European region can be described as a crisis, with all the preconditions for switching to conflict mode»

«During the suspension period, any actions to amend the rules of procedure of the assembly with the aim of prejudicing the Russian delegation will be considered legally null and void,» the document states

Moreover, Andrey Nastasin noted that Moscow sees how aggressively NATO seeks to promote its approaches to regional issues

Dmitry Peskov said that many more countries are interested in joining the organization

The Icelandic Coast Guard received a call about a coastal fishing boat that was caught in a leak just before eleven o’clock last night. One man was on board and he was taken to the hospital.

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- The Multinational Joint Task Force in the Lake Chad basin says several hundred fighters from jihadist groups Boko Karam and Islamic State West Africa Province have fled to Chad and Cameroon after the task force attacked camps and killed more than 70 terrorists Sunday.

[Unicef] Geneva -- This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative in the Central African Republic Meritxell Relaño Arana--to whom quoted text may be attributed-- at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

Unable to get up again after taking a hard fall to the floor, an elderly man living alone in the Jalan Kukoh area called his church friend for help. When the latter arrived, the man surnamed Chin, who is in his 70s, was trapped in the kitchen of his cluttered two-room flat and could not open the locked door to let his friend in, reported Shin Min Daily News on Wednesday (July 3). The friend, Terry, managed to use a hook to retrieve Chin's house keys through the open window.  Terry found the elderly man lying on a very messy floor and called an ambulance.  While Chin was in the hospital, Terry thought of cleaning up his home, but realised he could not do so alone due to the large amount of clutter. He then contacted charity organisation Helping Joy, which helps hoarders declutter, on June 18. Volunteer Irene Woon told Shin Min that 25 volunteers decluttered and cleaned the flat on Sunday (June 30). They cleared about six to seven large bins of items from Chin's home, she added. In a Facebook post on Monday, Helping Joy shared photos of the flat before and after it was decluttered and cleaned.

Is this form of artistic expression creative or plain weird? Well, either way, it certainly has sparked conversations. Over the weekend, a banner was put up at the foot of Pinnacle@Duxton along Cantonment Road, encouraging passers-by to stare at the windows of the homes above. It reads: «Choose one apartment window above to look at. Keep staring until the inhabitant catches you staring.» Look closer and you will find, in smaller print, that it is a part of a public art initiative by the Singapore Art Museum (SAM). There is also a QR code where participants can leave their feedback. But it has made some residents at the HDB estate a little uneasy, Shin Min Daily News reported. 'It all feels weird'  Resident Huang Xizhen (transliteration) said that she was aware of the banner, but added that she would feel harassed if strangers were to stare at her window from outside. «It does not matter if it's just looking or being stared at. It all feels weird,» said the 35-year-old. «I hope this form of art doesn't affect others.»

JEDDAH: China’s heritage and fine arts are being showcased at City Walk, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The “China Town” exhibition includes markets selling traditional crafts, and has displays of the Asian nation’s unique architecture. Visitors can also enjoy various games including mini-bumper car and rollercoaster rides. The “China Town” exhibition is a part of Jeddah Season 2024.

The Aride Island Nature Reserve is temporarily closed in response to the beginning of the south east monsoon, the Island Conservation Society (ICS) announced on Tuesday. ICCS, which manages the reserve, said the closure has been effective since Monday as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of visitors, staff, and local wildlife. The southeast monsoon which begins in May and ends in October reaches its peak in July bringing adverse weather, which includes strong winds and rough seas. ICS said this poses significant risks as all boats coming to Aride must disembark directly on the beach. «At this time of the year, we are already observing that the beach is eroding, and therefore all operations on the island will be greatly affected,» said Greg Berke, director for conservation and science. The closure will remain in place until the end of September, though the opening month may change based on weather developments. ICS said this poses significant risks as all boats coming to Aride must disembark directly on the beach. (Island Conservation Society) Photo License: All Rights Reserved   «In recent years, the island has remained closed longer than expected. We understand the inconvenience this may cause, but the safety of our visitors and staff is our top priority,» Berke added. While the island is closed to visitors, some staff will remain behind to conduct conservation projects and maintain the island, and Anthony Bentley, manager of Aride Island Reserve, said, «As a special nature reserve, our role is not only to show people the wildlife but to protect it.» The team will now be fully involved in conservation projects and the upkeep of the island. Considered a seabird haven among the Inner Islands of Seychelles, Aride is also prone to poaching incidents. «Despite the rough sea and windy conditions, poachers still find a way to come to Aride. However, in recent years, we have noticed a decrease in boats coming close to the Reserve to fish or poach wildlife,» noted Bentley, adding that the team on Aride remains vigilant. Aride Island Nature Reserve is located 10 km north of Praslin, the second most populated island of Seychelles. The island is entirely funded by ICS, a not-for-profit organisation based in Seychelles with conservation centres on five other islands in the archipelago. Since late November 2023, 2,000 visitors have landed on Aride Island and most came on private vessels or booked via agencies in Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean. Among the visitors were schoolchildren from La Misère and Anse Royale Primary schools. The island also welcomes volunteers from various international educational institutes for research purposes or work experiences, including students from the Seychelles Maritime Academy. Visitors and residents are encouraged to stay informed by following updates from the  ICS on its website   www.islandconservationsociety.com  and social media channels.

Despite various interventions to aid the fight against corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) says graft continues to worsen in the country, largely facilitated by poor public service delivery. Speaking in an interview yesterday on the sidelines of the launch of the 2024 Governance and Corruption Survey, ACB director of corruption prevention Mary Phombeya said poor […] The post ACB admits it is failing to fight corruption, says ‘truth be told, corruption is worsening’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Gulu la amayi la Kawalika Mother Care Group (MCG), layamikila ntchito yomwe bungwe la Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) likugwila pophunzitsa za kufunika kwa akatemela osiyanasiyana omwe ana osapyola dzaka zisanu amayenela kulandila, ponena kuti izi zachepetsa imfa za ana achichepele-wa. Wapampando wa gulu la amayi-wa Judith Nowa wanena izi pambuyo pa maphunzilo achibweleza (refresher […] The post MHEN ayiyamikila pa ntchito yopititsa pa tsogolo nkhani za umoyo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A day following the tragic stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in the loss of 121 lives, the sub divisional magistrate (SDM) of the Sikandra Rao division submitted a preliminary report to the district magistrate. The findings indicate that the stampede was triggered by a surge of devotees attempting to receive blessings from the preacher known as 'Bhole Baba' at the religious gathering called Satsang. The incident occurred as the preacher was preparing to depart from the venue after concluding the prayer session

A Delhi court on Wednesday extended chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody in the money laundering case linked to the now-junked excise policy case. The Extension includes co-accused Vinod Chauhan, with both individuals' custody now extended till July 12. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating Kejriwal and Chauhan in connection with alleged money laundering activities. According to the ED, Vinod Chauhan allegedly transferred Rs 1.06 crore through hawala routes to fund the Aam Aadmi Party's election campaign during the 2022 Goa assembly elections.

The Prime Minister acknowledged Sudha Murty's h«emotional» remarks on mothers and highlighted his government's dedication to prioritizing women's health and sanitation over the past decade. PM noted the positive impact of the government's initiatives, such as the construction of toilets, provision of sanitary pads, and the implementation of a vaccination program for pregnant women. Murty, who was nominated to the upper house by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of International Women's Day, expressed confidence in the government's ability to implement such a program, citing the successful handling of the large-scale Covid vaccination drive.