La Fondation Ma Bannière a eu l'honneur d'accueillir Madame Denise Époté, grande figure du journalisme francophone et Directrice à TV5MONDE, pour un échange empreint de respect, d'admiration et de vision commune. L'échange avec la Première Dame, Zita Oligui Nguema a porté sur le rôle des médias dans la valorisation des initiatives sociales, le leadership féminin et la nécessité de faire entendre davantage les récits africains au service du changement. Ce moment fort a aussi permis (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Sur instructions du Ministre de l'Industrie et de la Transformation Locale, Me Lubin Ntoutoume, Hugues Rodrigue Asseko Ndong, Directeur de cabinet, a pris part, le vendredi 1er août 2025 à la cérémonie de réouverture de l'usine SOBRAGA de Mouila, en présence des autorités locales et des responsables de l'entreprise. Fermée depuis novembre 2023 à la suite d'un sinistre majeur, cette usine reprend officiellement ses activités, marquant un tournant important pour la relance de l'emploi (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The lives of two retired healthcare professionals who devoted their careers to Alexandria Community Hospital in St Ann stand as enduring testaments to the profound impact workers have on their communities. Though separated by generations, Aylete...

My fellow Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica, As we celebrate the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s Independence, let us embrace this year’s theme: “Be Proud, Be Bold in the Black Green and Gold.” It is both a tribute to our past and a call to action...

Flag-raising ceremonies, church services, galas and a parade are just some of the activities in which Jamaicans across the United States will participate as they gear up to mark their homeland’s 63rd anniversary of Independence. The Jamaican...

Carson Campbell’s parents, Iran and Lotoya Campbell, emitted echoes of the slang term “bright from him born” as they spoke glowingly about their son’s academic achievement in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination that earned him a government...

AFTER CENTURIES of colonial rule by Britain, Jamaica was finally going to be an Independent nation in 1962. And, an Independent nation would have to have its own national emblems. Independence was to be in August, so the Government had to have...

India is set to significantly enhance its defense capabilities with large-scale orders for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, following their successful deployment in Operation Sindoor. The procurement aims to equip Navy warships and Air Force fighter jets, reinforcing India's deterrence strategy. This move highlights India's commitment to indigenous defense production and strategic military upgrades.

A viral video captured a man's reckless encounter with a lion in New Delhi, as he approached the animal devouring its prey to film it. The lion, sensing the intrusion, reacted aggressively, briefly pushing the man. The incident sparked outrage online, with many criticizing the man's dangerous stunt and highlighting the potential consequences for both human and animal safety.

A shocking incident in Navi Mumbai's Kopar Khairane area saw a 16-year-old stray dog brutally assaulted with a wooden plank, sparking outrage after a video went viral. Animal rescuers swiftly intervened, saving the injured dog and confronting the accused, whose mother allegedly instigated the attack.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, have expressed their condolences on the passing of former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik. Malik, known for his outspoken nature and later criticism of the BJP, passed away at the age of 79 while undergoing treatment in New Delhi.

Uttarakhand is reeling from a devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi, resulting in flash floods and claiming at least four lives. Former J&K Governor Satyapal Malik passed away at 79 after a prolonged illness. Meanwhile, Russia has condemned Donald Trump's tariff threats against India over oil imports, asserting the right of sovereign nations to choose their trading partners.

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has explored the potential for promoting ties with Razi Vaccine and Serum Production Research Institute, focusing on the One Health Initiative.

TEHRAN – Farah Babaei, the head of the Midwifery Department of the health ministry, has been appointed by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) as the new Chair of the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Professional Committee (RPC).

TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, says that promoting environmental diplomacy has been put atop the agenda over the past year, and activities in this regard are progressing with strength.

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in cooperation with the University of Münster, Germany, will hold the second international rehabilitation conference on Wednesday, an official with the IRCS has said.

The YouGov survey found that 45 per cent of Brits backed a scenario where no new migrants were admitted and large numbers of recent arrivals were required to leave.

The umbrella group Kachin Political Interim Coordination Team says it remains committed to overthrowing the junta despite Chinese pressure to lay down arms.

Historian Sam Dalrymple traces the five partitions of Britain’s Indian Empire, from Burma to the Arabian Peninsula, and the legacies of conflict they left behind.

A depleted junta flotilla carrying reinforcements from Mandalay has docked in the strategic town of Bhamo amid ongoing clashes with the Kachin resistance.

Rebranded regime resuspends key privacy laws despite lifting emergency rule.

Dmitry Peskov said this also concerns determining those modes of trade and economic cooperation that suit the interests of a certain country

According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, the bodies of another 87 victims of the conflict were found in Gaza in the past day

Dmitry Peskov also described the ruling as an attempt to carry out open and unlawful pressure on political opponents during an election campaign

Just a week ago, a delegation returned from Qatar with the understanding that the chances of an agreement are extremely unlikely, emphasized Simona Galperin

Gas reserves in underground gas storage of the EU are close to 70%

Consumer group Which? has named the cheapest supermarket for a shopping list of 76 items.

In the first six months of 2025, consumers have lost over $108,000 in beauty service prepayments, revealed the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) — a staggering 464 per cent increase from the $19,000 losses that was reported in the beauty industry in the first half of 2024.The consumer watchdog said on Tuesday (Aug 5) it received 558 consumer complaints in the beauty sector from January to June 2025, down slightly from the 600 complaints made across the same period in 2024.Of the beauty sector complaints this year, feedback on aggressive or misleading sales tactics comprises about 28 per cent, with many cases involving consumers who were pressured into signing high-value packages under unclear or exaggerated promises.In one instance, a consumer who had signed a contract value of over $370,000 alleged that the business engaged in aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics, made false promises that were not fulfilled, offered misleading discounts and overcharged.«Despite a slight drop in complaint numbers, the beauty industry remains a concern due to the sharp increase in prepayment-related losses,» said Case president Melvin Yong.

A record number of more than 578,000 crossings were made on June 20 at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, surpassing the previous peak of over 562,000 crossings on Dec 24, 2024,  the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a statement on Tuesday (Aug 5).A daily average of more than 525,000 travellers crossed during during the June school holidays from May 29 to July 1, 2025, a 10 per cent increase compared to the June school holidays in 2024.Travellers who departed the checkpoints during the June peak period had to wait up to three hours for immigration clearance, due to traffic tailback from Malaysia. The agency also said that those travelling to Malaysia over the National Day weekend can expect longer waiting time to clear immigration at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, the ICA said.It expects heavy traffic at both land crossings from Aug 8 to Aug 10. 

Her Majesty is said to have disapproved of their guestlist and the couple's preference to invite 'random' celebrities over family members to Windsor in May 2018.