A new safety group will be established to provide increased monitoring of Reynisfjara Black Beach.
The United States government’s decision to impose a 15% tariff on imports from Iceland was made unilaterally and announced at short notice, and the Icelandic government has expressed its disappointment with the decision.
Father-of-three Salman Iftikhar, 37, was flying in first class when he launched a vile tirade of abuse towards Virgin Atlantic staff on a flight from London Heathrow to Lahore.
Michele Ann Joy Bourda, 59, had been swimming at Ofrynio beach in the city of Kavala at around noon on Friday before she suddenly went missing.
Food safety watchdogs slapped a 'do not eat' alert on a batch of the product, which can also be purchased at Ocado. It is feared it could contain metal ball bearings.
The Home Office confirmed Channel arrivals were held after they were brought into Dover yesterday.
Alec Luhn, 38, heard the helicopter flying around above him for several days but could not move because he has shattered his femur in a fall from a cliff in the Folgefonna National Park.
La 10e étape du Championship Tour démarre aujourd'hui à Teahupo'o avec cinq surfeurs polynésiens qualifiés. Suivez cette journée historique en direct sur la page Facebook de Polynésie la 1ère dès 7h.
SINGAPORE — A man who recruited another person to open a bank account for illegal means forced the latter to drink urine after the account was frozen.Tan Ming Chuan and his alleged accomplice Cheong Wee Kiat, 26, thought that the 25-year-old male victim had pocketed the money in the account. His name has been redacted from court documents, which referred to him as A1.Tan and Cheong were unaware that A1 had earlier alerted the police about the account.On Aug 6, Tan, 28, was sentenced to four months and eight weeks' jail, and a fine of $300. He had pleaded guilty to one count each of criminal intimidation and misusing a computer system.Cheong's case is pending.Court documents stated that Tan got to know a person called Derrick in late 2021 and accepted a job offer from the latter to recruit people who wanted to relinquish their bank accounts.Deputy Public Prosecutor Nicole Tay said that for each bank account that Tan provided, Derrick would hand him about $800 to $1,000 in cash as payment.Tan would then hand $500 to the person who relinquished the bank account, and keep about $300 as a «commission» for himself.
Tim Cook presented the gift at a White House event, where President Trump announced that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in U.S. jobs and suppliers.
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), based in Suva, Fiji, sent an apology to the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) to be forwarded to the Vanuatu Government regarding misleading information about the Air Vanuatu Airbus deal.
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Epi, John Roy Nil, is closely watching developments surrounding the Epi parliamentary seat following the Supreme Court’s conviction of sitting MP Seoule Simeon yesterday afternoon.
During Vanuatu’s 45th Independence Anniversary celebrations, Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat acknowledged the men and women working as farmers, representing over 80% of the country’s population.
In response to growing concerns on social media about oxygen shortages and poor services at the Vanuatu Central Hospital (VCH), Dr Sereana Natuman, Director of Hospitals and Curative Services at the Ministry of Health (MoH), has clarified the hospital’s current…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae constituency and President of the Vanuatu Rural Development Party (RDP), Jay Ngwele, is scheduled to appear for a Preliminary Inquiry (PI) in the Magistrates Court of Port Vila at 9am today.
A bench of Justices Dipanakar Datta and A G Masih rejected every argument raised by senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Mukul Rohatgi on behalf of Justice Varma and said the inquiry process scrupulously adhered to the in-house procedure laid down by the SC in its judgments.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge strongly criticized the Modi government after the US imposed a 50% trade tariff on India, deeming it a significant foreign policy failure. Kharge accused the government of failing to protect India's economic interests and highlighted the potential damage to key sectors like MSMEs and agriculture. The ministry of external affairs called the US move «unfortunate».
Tragedy struck in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district as a CRPF vehicle accident near Kandva claimed the lives of three personnel and injured twelve others. Following the incident in the Basantgarh area, police initiated a rescue operation, promptly transferring the injured to a nearby hospital.
Malawians will vote on September 16 in a make-or-break election. The country is facing a deep crisis—one created and worsened by its own leaders. Getting out of this mess doesn’t need magic—just smart choices, clear goals, and leaders who care about creating jobs and fixing the economy. Right now, Malawi is one of the […] The post Malawi’s Turning Point: Can Politics Save a Sinking Economy? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
According to Alexey Pushkov, the confrontation could escalate into an open conflict
Previously, the giant volcano had been assigned an orange aviation hazard code, indicating that its activity could pose a threat to low-flying aircraft engines
The commander of the first volunteer assault brigade also reported violations by Ukraine of the Chemical Weapons Convention
Alexey Yakovlev, head of the grouping's press center, added that over the course of the day, the enemy lost more than 210 servicemen, a tank, three armored combat vehicles and eight automobiles
According to the newspaper, the reports for these three countries «are significantly shorter than the ones prepared last year by the Biden administration»
Jamaica’s presence at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, is generating a wave of energy and excitement as the island shares its rich cultural heritage through dance, poetry and music. This year, August 6 marks the country’s 63rd Independence and also...
Twenty-five children, ages seven to 11, have been introduced to the world of computer programming and digital problem-solving through the CyberKids Coding Camp, launched this summer in Clarendon with classes led entirely by two lower sixth-form...
ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1961, with Jamaica on the cusp of political independence, the government announced a contest for a national anthem, starting with a competition for the words. The successful lyrics would be published so that they could be set to...
Shashi Tharoor has criticised the US imposition of a 25% tariff on India's crude oil imports from Russia, bringing the total tariff on Indian goods to 50%. He warned that this will make Indian products less competitive in the US market compared to countries with lower tariffs. The ministry of external affairs also expressed its disapproval of the US decision.
Congress MP Manish Tewari criticized the US' new tariff on India as «crude bullying,» expressing confidence in India's resilience. This follows President Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian crude oil imports from Russia, bringing the total to 50%. Rahul Gandhi also alluded to Trump's remarks about India and Russia in Parliament.
Donald Trump's administration has escalated trade tensions with India, imposing tariffs due to energy ties with Russia and stalled trade negotiations. This move, coupled with disagreements over diplomatic interventions and strategic alignments, has strained US-India relations. India is cautiously navigating this complex situation, balancing economic interests with its commitment to strategic autonomy and an independent foreign policy.
«For us, the interest of our farmers is our top priority. India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers,» PM Modi said while speaking at the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference.
Two men involved in a large-scale money laundering scheme in Singapore have had their Cypriot citizenships revoked. Su Haijin and Wang Dehai were stripped of their Cypriot nationality after being convicted and sentenced by a Singapore court, reported Cyprus news outlet Politis on Aug 4. Originally from China's Fujian province, both men acquired their Cypriot passports under the then-active «citizenship-by-investment» programme, known locally as the «golden passports».«Golden passports» are typically granted by a country in exchange for a significant financial investment, donation, or purchase of real estate.In late 2020, Cyprus terminated its citizenship programme following a report by news outlet Al Jazeera.The report found that among the more than 2,500 individuals who obtained a Cypriot passport between 2017 and 2019, dozens had prior criminal convictions, were facing charges abroad, or were subject to international sanctions.
[HRW] Maurice Kamto's Appeal Rejected, Dozens of His Supporters Detained
