The Transport Authority says progress has been made in resolving tensions between long-standing contract carriage operators and the newly formed Jamaica Tourism Ground Transportation Association (JTGTA), following a high-level meeting in Kingston...

She was preparing for a flight on June 11 when news came in that Jetstar Asia will be ending its operations on July 31.Speaking to AsiaOne, the stewardess who declined to be named, said the news came as a «total shock».The 23-year-old who has been with the airline for over a year and a half, said: «It was very disheartening. To be honest, most of us lost the mood to fly.»She said that despite the relatively short time with the airline, she had built close friendships with many colleagues, making the sudden parting especially difficult.«One of the hardest parts for me is knowing that I had to part ways with my cabin crew colleagues earlier than expected. My heart was not prepared for it,» she said.Despite the devastating news, she expressed gratitude for having a part-time job as a personal assistant on the side.«I'm thankful that at least I have a part-time job. It's going to be difficult for my other colleagues who now have to start looking for jobs,» she said.

This year's National Day Parade (NDP) marks 60 years since Singapore gained independence and will feature 40 marching contingents — the largest number for a parade in the Padang since 1990, where there were 70.NDP 2025 parade and ceremony chairman, Colonel Lim Yu Sing said this during a media event at the National Gallery on Thursday (June 12).The parade and ceremony segment, led by parade commander Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Firdaus Ghazali, will comprise about 2,100 participants from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds, including 18 civilian contingents, he added.Also speaking to media at the National Gallery, LTC Firdaus said that being a parade commander had always been his childhood dream.While participating in NDP 2002 as a performer, he remembered catching a glimpse of the parade and ceremony segment during rehearsals.«I developed a deep appreciation for parades and their significance as the heart and core of our NDPs,» he said.

Travellers will not be significantly impacted with the impending closure of Singapore-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Jetstar Asia, aviation analysts have said.The Qantas subsidiary announced on June 11 that will be ceasing operations, effective July 31. Speaking to AsiaOne, V. Mathivaanan, Covering Programme Chair for Diploma in Aviation Management, School of Engineering, Republic Polytechnic, said that Jetstar Asia's closure does not signal a downturn for the larger aviation industry.«In fact, the global aviation industry is experiencing solid growth, both in passenger travel and financial performance,» he said, citing International Air Transport Association (IATA) data which revealed that global passenger demand for April rose by eight per cent year-on-year.The data also found that international travel demand rose by 10.8 per cent year-on-year, with a record load factor of 84.1 per cent.Escalating cost pressures on LCCsMathivaanan highlighted the competitive environment that LCCs face, especially as they grapple with «tight financial margins while having to balance rising operational costs». 

A bipartisan Senate coalition is asking YouTube TV and Hulu to add Congress’s favorite station to their lineups.

The conflict in Los Angeles now forms the backdrop for Saturday’s military parade on Trump’s birthday and a nationwide No Kings protest.

Massive anti-ICE riots have spread from coast to coast as Los Angeles tries to crack down on 'bad actors' at fiery protests that continued for a sixth consecutive day on Wednesday.

As the BBC 's Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa came under fire when he mysteriously pulled out of his Eurovision hosting duties moments after Israel qualified last month.

They contain the harmful chemicals Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbon (MOSH), which have been linked to liver cancer.

Fears of an Israeli attack on Iran have escalated dramatically in recent days, with delicate nuclear talks between Iran and the United States appearing to stall.

At least two masked men filmed themselves trying to burn down a terraced property amid unrest after two Romanian-speaking teenagers were charged with the attempted rape of a local schoolgirl.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Governor of the Banaadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has announced the replacement of two district commissioners as part of a broader push to enhance urban development, public service delivery, and community stability in the Somali capital.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali National Army (SNA), with support from international partners, carried out a planned military operation in the Buurta Cadayga area near El-Baraf district in the Middle Shabelle region, killing at least 13 members of the Al-Shabaab militant group.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, has praised the strengthening of Egyptian-Somali relations, emphasizing Cairo’s continued commitment to deepening political, economic, and security cooperation with Mogadishu.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stressed helicopter service safety. He instructed providers to prioritize passenger safety. Dhami ordered audits of past accidents. He wants strict adherence to helicopter fitness checks. Weather cameras will be installed in Chardham valleys. The state plans to use only double-engine helicopters. Dhami advised operators to treat passengers well.

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit highlighted India's Operation Sindoor, showcasing the effectiveness of long-range precision strikes that nullify geographical barriers. He emphasized the importance of real-time situational awareness and deep surveillance in modern conflicts.

Jairam Ramesh says Indian diplomacy faced setbacks from the US. He criticises a US general's praise of Pakistan as a counterterrorism partner. Ramesh also points to Pakistan army chief Asim Munir's US army day invite. He highlights the US State Department's remarks on US's role in India-Pakistan engagement. Ramesh urges PM Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to address these challenges.

Prime Minister Modi emphasized the government's 11-year technological advancements, highlighting benefits to citizens through innovation and application of technology. India has achieved digital connectivity milestones with broadband connections and telephone subscribers, becoming a cheap mobile data provider. Direct Benefit Transfer has ensured transparency, crediting beneficiaries and saving by eliminating leakages.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly condemned the attack on Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral house in Bangladesh, alleging the involvement of Jamaat-e-Islami and Hefazat-e-Islam. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra criticized the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus for its inaction following the vandalism. The party views the incident as a pre-planned assault on Tagore's heritage, urging global condemnation.

Police allege the 56-year-old woman forced 15 people to work on farms against their will instead of receiving the education they had been promised.

The Maastricht Treaty altered the former European treaties and created a European Union based on three pillars: the European Communities, the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) and cooperation in the field of justice and home affairs (JHI). With a view to the enlargement of the Union, the Amsterdam Treaty made the adjustments needed to enable the Union to function more efficiently and democratically. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

As part of the wider Indo-Pacific, South Asia has vital geostrategic importance for the EU, facing significant challenges. The Indo-Pacific is rapidly evolving and becoming the most important geostrategic region, being home to more than 50% of the global population. The EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific was adopted in September 2021 to increase the EU’s presence in the region, build partnerships and reinforce the rules-based international order. The EU is adapting its current instruments as part of its strategic autonomy amid growing geostrategic challenges. The EU’s Strategic Compass for Security and Defence, formally approved by the Council in March 2022, promotes an open and rules-based regional security architecture, including secure sea lines of communication, capacity-building and enhanced naval presence in the Indo-Pacific. The EU is forging closer ties with countries in South Asia, as a strong economic player and a major development and aid donor. The EU is working to foster institution-building, democracy, good governance and human rights, while it also has security concerns, such as the Kashmir conflict, Afghanistan, maritime security and terrorism. Parliament has supported the EU’s cooperation and assistance in South Asia, with targeted support for the most vulnerable population groups. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Digital service platforms and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are profoundly reshaping our society. They have transformed how we communicate, shop and access information online, making them integral to daily life. The European digital agenda for 2020-2030 responds to these changes by seeking to establish secure digital spaces, ensure fair competition in digital markets and enhance Europe’s digital sovereignty, in line with both the digital and green transitions. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

'Securitisation' is the process of pooling financial assets (such as loans, mortgages and consumer credit) and turning them into tradable securities. This process allows banks to transfer the risk of some loans to other banks or long-term investors, such as insurance companies and asset managers. Banks are then allowed to use the capital which was set aside to cover the risk of those same loans to create and sell new loans. In the European Union (EU), the space freed up in banks' balance sheets through the securitisation process can be used to support the Union's priorities, such as the green and digital transitions. However, if left unregulated, the process of securitisation can increase vulnerabilities across the financial system, as it did in the United States with the subprime mortgage crisis which began in 2007. As part of its Capital Markets Union initiative, launched in 2015, the EU relaunched the framework establishing an EU securitisation market, helping the development of finance and the economy without creating risks to financial stability; this is the securitisation framework, which came into force in 2019. According to the Commission's 2022 review report, while the EU's current securitisation framework has made the EU's market safer, it has also resulted in higher costs for issuers and investors, preventing the development of the EU's securitisation market. The capital requirements it introduced may have reduced incentives to participate in or issue securitisations, and some stakeholders have stated that the EU's due diligence requirements have created entry barriers or disincentives for participation by some investors. With the start of the 10th legislative term, the intention of accelerating work on all European savings and investments measures, including securitisation, was confirmed in Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's political guidelines of July 2024; in the mission letter of the Commissioner for Financial Services, Maria Luís Albuquerque, of September 2024; and in the 2025 Commission work programme. The European Parliament has remained supportive of securitisation as a tool for funding the EU's economy but has remained critical of any dilution of regulatory standards that could raise systemic risk. This briefing focuses on the two legal acts of the securitisation framework that the Commission proposes to review in June 2025: the Securitisation Regulation and the Capital Requirements Regulation. These two regulations govern the general rules for securitisation, and the capital requirements for banks and investment firms that hold securitisation positions, respectively. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reiterated his hope for a lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

The Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation on Tuesday donated medical items worth K16.7 million to Ntcheu District Hospital on the first death anniversary of the fallen Vice President Saulos Chilima. The donation included hospital beds, suction machines, and other medical equipment and were donated as part of the activities to honour Chilima, who died along […] The post SKC Foundation aids Ntcheu Hospital with K16 million medical supplies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing digital financial services in the country by donating K5 million to the Association of Digital Finance Services (ADFS). Speaking in Lilongwe during a symbolic cheque presentation, NBM plc Card Services Manager, Stewart Tepelunde said the sector plays a pivotal role in the ongoing digitalisation […] The post NBM plc supports Digital Finance Association launch with K5 Million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Claim: The claim that Malawi lost 59,000 football fields’ worth of forests (archived here) between 2015 and 2020 was made in a news piece published by the NyasaTimes online daily on April 16, 2025. The argument equates the loss of forests to football fields, a frequent statistic used to demonstrate catastrophic environmental repercussions.   According to […] The post Fact-Check: The claim about Malawi deforestation data is false. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Blantyre-based youth-led organization Forum for AIDS Counselling and Training (FACT Malawi) has announced a one-day workshop on Organisational Development and Management, set to take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS). The event, held in partnership with other civil society actors, aims to empower students, graduates, and professionals with […] The post FACT Malawi to Host Capacity-Building Workshop for Aspiring NGO Leaders in Blantyre appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has said it will reveal its position on electoral alliances only after all ongoing negotiations are concluded, as speculation swirls over a possible partnership with the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP). The speculation was reignited after UDF president Atupele Muluzi attended a state-organised memorial service for late Vice President Dr. […] The post UDF Plays It Cool on Alliances as Muluzi’s Appearance Fuels MCP Rumours appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What was meant to be a dream «French cream style» makeover for a Sentosa flat has turned into a costly nightmare for a homeowner.Luo now finds himself dealing with uneven cabinetry, long delays, the lingering smell of formaldehyde and his daughter's bedroom looking like what he describes as «tombstone style».He told Shin Min Daily News he paid $55,000 to a Malaysian contractor he found on Facebook to renovate the unit at Ocean Way. He also spent an additional $18,000 on electrical wiring and $22,000 on Ziptrak blinds.His decision to go with a Malaysian company stemmed from previous experiences with Singapore-based firms that outsourced work across the Causeway.«I thought it would be more straightforward to deal with them directly,» he said.Instead, the project dragged on for nearly a year and remains incomplete. Construction officially began only after Chinese New Year this year, despite an original move-in date set for November.«There was delay after delay,» he said. «Once, we agreed to meet at 10am and I waited until 5pm. He didn't show up.»

Rental costs are often a major deterrent to aspiring entrepreneurs, especially for young business owners who often opt to run home-based businesses in order to avoid the financial burden of paying rent.Reports emerged last week that I-Health Medical Holdings had successfully bid $52,188 for a unit at Block 954C Tampines Street 96 in March — the highest per square foot rent HDB has ever received for a clinic of that size.Cases of skyrocketing rental fees are becoming an increasing concern for young business owners with physical stores, and Cakeinspiration, a specialty cake shop, is facing the same challenge.Speaking to AsiaOne, 25-year-old Chan Kai Yang, the second-generation owner of Cakeinspiration, said that they'd recently renewed their lease and now have to fork out 40 per cent more in rent to keep their store, located in the heart of Joo Chiat.

Public transport operator SMRT has lodged a police report after a video showing an individual filming on the train tracks was widely circulated on social media.The video was taken in dimly lit conditions, and minimal footsteps can be heard as a train was passing by.It is not sure when the video was recorded, but it has been making the rounds across multiple social media platforms, drawing increasing public attention.It garnered 28.2k views on TikTok as at Thursday (June 12) afternoon, while a version posted on the Facebook page Complaint Singapore has received 9.4k views.The Instagram account Singapura Legends has recorded the highest traction, with 28.6k views. The footage has sparked widespread concern among netizens, many of whom expressed shock over the individual’s actions.One user questioned, “How on earth (did) he access that in the first place?” while another asked, “Why did he do such dangerous things?” Another netizen described the incident as a “life-endangering action”. 

[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe, Uganda -- The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced that it has suspended the automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto), «following a comprehensive review.»