There were nearly one million more visits to Toronto food banks this year compared to last, continuing a trend of rising demand that has been seen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is warning Whistler residents and visitors not to feed or approach black bears after a recent close encounter was caught on video.

SINGAPORE — Pupils who sat the PSLE will receive their results from 11am on Nov 20. The Education Ministry and Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board, in a joint statement on Nov 13, said arrangements have been made for pupils to collect their results. Pupils will get details on collection arrangements from their schools, it added. Those who are unable to collect their results from school in person can appoint someone to do so on their behalf on Nov 22. Eligible pupils will receive the Secondary 1 (S1) Option Form to select secondary schools with their PSLE results. Pupils are required to use their unique S1 personal identification number found on the top-right hand corner of the form to log in to the S1 Internet System to submit their school choices from 11.30am on Nov 20 to 3pm on Nov 26. Parents who need help with the online submission can contact the primary school before 3pm on Nov 26. Posting results will be released between Dec 18 and Dec 20 through SMS, the statement said. This information can also be accessed through the S1 Internet System or at the pupil's primary school.

Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo, who is in custody in the UK, is currently awaiting an extradition hearing, reported CNA on Tuesday (Nov 12).  A court date for the extradition hearing has not been determined, but Yeo is set to attend a bail hearing on Friday, according to the report. In an Instagram post on Nov 1, the former chairman of the Reform Party said the Singapore government had made a formal request for his extradition. In his post, Yeo also said that he will be presenting himself, together with his legal team, at Westminster Magistrates Court on Nov 11. Yeo left Singapore in July 2022 after being charged earlier that year with multiple offences relating to harassment and wounding the religious feelings of Christians in several social media posts. In August 2022, a warrant of arrest was issued against him for breaching the conditions for overseas travel while on bail. 

12 men and three women, aged between 19 and 63, were arrested for various offences during a multi-agency enforcement operation against errant public entertainment outlets on Friday (Nov 8) night. The offences include working without a valid work permit, suspected drink driving, driving without a valid license and insurance, suspected consumption and possession of controlled drugs, and the possession of scheduled weapons.  Members of the media, including AsiaOne, were invited to observe the enforcement operations, led by Bedok Police Division, in Joo Chiat on Friday night.  The enforcement operation is part of their ongoing efforts to clamp down on illicit activities and regulatory offences in the area, said the police in a statement on Wednesday. Upon arriving at the scene just after midnight on Saturday, members of the media were led to the second floor of the first KTV outlet. 

Mogadishu (HOL) — A landmine explosion killed at least three Somali government soldiers in Mogadishu’s Deyniile district on Tuesday night, according to military sources.

Sous l'impulsion de la Première Dame, Zita Oligui Nguema, l' Ambassade de Chine au Gabon a procédé ce mardi 12 novembre 2024 à une cérémonie de remise de dons de matériel divers aux coopératives rurales et aux femmes entrepreneures gabonaises. Cette initiative s'est tenue à la Chambre de Commerce. Première phase : les allocutions. Jean Baptiste Bikalou, Président de la Chambre de Commerce, a souhaité la bienvenue aux invités, suivi de l'Ambassadeur de Chine au Gabon, SEM Zhou Ping, qui (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Les filles et fils du deuxième arrondissement de la commune de Mouila, dans la province de la Ngounié se sont réunis lundi dans le cadre de l'ouverture de la campagne référendaire dans cette localité. Le 16 novembre prochain, les populations seront invitées à faire valoir leur devoir citoyen en votant pour oui ou pour le non. Soucieux de voir les choses véritablement s'améliorer, les cadres de la commune ainsi que plusieurs dignitaires tels que l'ancien Vice-président de la République (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le jeudi 7 novembre 2024, le Ministère de l'Économie et des Participations a organisé une session de sensibilisation aux cancers féminins à l'auditorium de l'immeuble Arambo. Cette initiative, destinée à informer les agents du ministère sur les risques, les moyens de prévention et les options de prise en charge des cancers féminins, s'est déroulée en présence de Alain Paul Djoubi Ossamy, Directeur de Cabinet, témoignant ainsi de l'engagement du Ministère pour cette priorité de santé (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Taking a break from campaigning, Rahul Gandhi explored Wayanad's scenic beauty, including its longest zipline, to promote tourism after recent landslides impacted the region. He engaged with locals, acknowledging their struggles and praising their resilience. Both Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi emphasized Wayanad's untapped tourism potential, urging visitors to support the region's recovery.

The Supreme Court established strict guidelines to prevent authorities from demolishing properties without due process. The court emphasized that officials who illegally demolish homes will face consequences, and affected families will be compensated. The court stressed that India's secular nature demands equal application of the law, regardless of religion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a three-nation tour to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from November 16th to 21st. The visit aims to bolster bilateral ties, with Modi attending the G20 Summit in Brazil and engaging in high-level talks in Nigeria and Guyana.

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has issued strict guidelines to halt the unlawful demolition of homes belonging to accused individuals. The court emphasized that 'bulldozer justice' violates fundamental rights and undermines the rule of law. The guidelines mandate due process, prohibit collective punishment, and ensure accountability for arbitrary actions by authorities.

The Supreme Court issued guidelines for property demolitions, emphasising due process. Demolition solely due to an occupant's accused or convicted status is deemed unconstitutional. Mandatory show cause notices, video recording of demolitions, and compensation for unlawful actions are mandated. These guidelines, applicable nationwide, aim to protect the right to shelter and prevent arbitrary demolitions.

Kenya Airways, the East African nation’s airline, recently launched an initiative focused on turning plastic waste into diesel as a means of generating cheaper fuel while addressing pollution. VOA’s Victoria Amunga has more from Nairobi.

Kenya is confident the negotiations on the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) will continue to fruition despite change of leadership at the White House following the just concluded US elections.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Over one million voters in the self-declared Somaliland region headed to the polls early Wednesday for for presidential and parliamentary elections, drawing attention from local and international stakeholders.

Representatives from educational professional institutions in Seychelles met at the Savoy Resort and Spa on Tuesday to discuss the details of the new Seychelles National Credit Accumulation and Transfer Systems (SNCATS). The document - recently approved by the Seychelles Qualifications Assurance (SQA) board - aimed to support access to education and training and flexibility of learning pathways. For a year, the SQA has been working on the document, which is essentially a tool to facilitate the recognition of credits given in education and training centres. Its aim is to promote the quality and standards of education and training through a system of accreditation, validation and quality assurance. Speaking to the SNA, the SQA chief executive, Fiona Ernesta, explained that the new document is one that takes into account Seychelles' specificities and it includes the policy and the guidelines. «The workshop today is so that those concerned get to understand the document and they will also learn about the elements that we have to train them on on how to use certain aspects of the document,» she said. Following the workshop, SQA will present the document to the Ministry of Education and the Cabinet of Ministers. «By the end of January next year we will go round with our sensitisation programme, as this document touches all the different levels of the population,» said Ernesta. With the implementation of the SNCATS, students will have to learn the process of switching study programmes without having to start from scratch. «As the situation stands now, if a student is following a diploma in business studies at SBSA (Seychelles Business Studies Academy) and they want to go SIAD (Seychelles Institute of Art and Design) and there are certain courses on offer there that I have already completed at SBSA - I still have to repeat those courses,» said Ernesta. With the new SNCATS, learners will no longer have to repeat courses when they switch. To determine whether students are eligible to continue their studies without repeating courses, they will have to assess whether they have similar assessments and credits. Ernesta also explained that for the movement to be possible, the credits should be from recognised institutions. This also applies to those who chose not to complete a course and instead start another one, the other institution they are transferring to may exempt them from re-sitting for those they have already completed. Tertiary education in Seychelles, a group of 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean, comprises both university education institutions and non-university tertiary education and training institutions also known as Professional Centres. 

[WFP] Yaounde -- Recent flooding in Cameroon has affected more than 400,000 people and upended lives and livelihoods, as the country grapples with acute food insecurity amid rising food prices, conflict, displacement, and climatic shocks.

[VOA] Yaoundé, Cameroon -- The government of Chad said Tuesday that hundreds of Boko Haram fighters are fleeing the central African state's territory and crossing over into Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria. State TV reports the fighters fled after clashes with Chadian forces over the weekend that killed more than 100 Boko Haram fighters as well as close to 20 Chadian soldiers.

Russia is seeking to consolidate efforts toward fighting extremism, terrorism and transnational crime both bilaterally and multilaterally, Sergey Shoigu specified

Denis Pushilin added that «it is almost impossible to find an undamaged building»

Malapoa College has an outstanding tuition fees of VT26,489,385 million that needs to be settled for students to sit examinations and graduate this year.

The Director and General Manager of Goodies Ltd Tal Milfirer responded to the Daily Post’s Saturday article titled “No machine in Port Havannah amid dispute: Appellants” by stating that it was grossly misinformed.

The Office of the Ombudsman has recommended the termination of the Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman, Martin Mahe, and four others following an investigation into the suspension of PSC’s Manager of Corporate Services, Andrina Tari.

The Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Martin Mahe, has been reappointed for another 12 months.

The Rhema Bible Training College is looking forward to hosting its graduation next week with over 20 graduates attending the ceremony, part of the group are three offenders from the Vanuatu corrections facility.

La vie est 35% plus chère en Polynésie que dans l’Hexagone. C’était un des axes de campagne du Tavini en 2023. Et aux Antilles, le coût de la vie a donné lieu à de violentes manifestations. Pourtant, rien ne semble changer en Polynésie. Entre se loger décemment ou se nourrir, la plupart des familles doivent faire un choix.

According to Axios, «some of Blinken's senior aides and senior White House officials thought the ultimatum was effective and pushed Israel to change course»