The Seychelles Supreme Court has sentenced a Brazilian national to 26 years in prison for the importation of a controlled drug, the police said on Friday. According to the police, Tamires Souza Hurbath Dos Santos was intercepted at the Seychelles International Airport after his arrival on June 29. Following a search, the police seized in his possession 2,438.17 grammes of cocaine. The Supreme Court judge ordered that the convict does not get remission on his sentence because the nature of the offence is very serious. The Court said that is becoming more common in Seychelles for foreigners to try to import drugs into the island nation. «The judge reiterated that the fight against drugs remains a challenge and drugs are affecting the growing generation, creating health problems and social scourges in the community. Foreigners are using Seychelles as a kindergarten, for their personal benefit through illegal activities, and this must be stopped, and that this sentence will send a clear message to others, that Seychelles is not tolerating any such action in its jurisdiction,» the police said in its communique. The Supreme Court also sentenced a 44-year-old Ugandan national, Birungi Nanyondo, to eight years for the importation of a controlled drug. Nanyondo was arrested at the Seychelles International Airport after he arrive on an Ethiopian Airline flight on May 18. The police seized 63.09 gammes of cocaine. 

Papua New Guinea might lack the stars of Tonga and Samoa but their own rise in Test football is no less impressive as they prepare for the game of a lifetime against New Zealand.

A Malaysian woman drowned in a swimming pool at her condo despite an elderly neighbour's attempts to rescue her. Her family, who were in Singapore to retrieve her body, expressed their appreciation to the neighbour for his bravery and hoped that he would not feel guilty about her death. The incident happened at Fernwood Towers, a condo located in Marine Parade on Oct 21. The deceased is Yang Si-yi (transliteration), a 37-year-old engineer from Penang. She had been working as an engineer in Singapore for over 10 years prior to her death, according to her eldest brother, Yang Si-wei, in an interview with 8world. No foul play suspected: Police Si-yi's family flew to Singapore on Oct 23 to retrieve her body. The police reportedly provided them with CCTV footage of the drowning, from the moment she entered the pool to when she was carried out of the pool.  Si-yi's neighbour, a 70-year-old man who lives on the same floor, had tried to rescue her multiple times but to no avail.

SINGAPORE — A man believed to be holding a weapon was shot in the arm by a police officer in Pasir Ris Park on Friday (Nov 8). According to Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao, the incident happened at about 6am near a bird watching tower at the park. It added that the man appeared emotionally agitated and seemed to want to attack others at the park. He was sent to the hospital after being shot. When The Straits Times arrived at around 12.40pm, both paths leading to the bird watching tower were cordoned off. PHOTO: The Straits Times When The Straits Times arrived at the park at around 12.40pm, both paths leading to the tower were cordoned off. At least three police officers, four police cars and one police van were at the scene.

Une adolescente originaire de Tubuai a attrapé la coqueluche, a confirmé le maire de l'île. Jusqu'ici, l'archipel des Australes était épargné par cette maladie, en recrudescence dans le pays depuis le début de l'année.

Adam Ankers collapsed as he came off the pitch after playing for Wycombe Wanderers' under-19s team in January. But 999 call handlers failed to recognise his symptoms were a cardiac arrest.

The gruelling obstacle course saw contestants take on hair-raising jumps, near impossible climbs and the final challenge of running up an almost-vertical ramp.

Antisemitism protesters will gather outside three London universities hosting UN official Francesca Albanese, who has previously said Hamas supporters have 'a right to resist'.

According to Dmitry Peskov, «relations with many [APEC] countries are developing very well, so such forums are used for bilateral contacts anyway»

Denis Shmygal clarified that, if necessary, the funding could be increased

Israel's National Security Council on Friday also urged Israelis visiting Amsterdam to take shelter in their hotels after violent attacks began late Thursday night against Tel Aviv’s Maccabi soccer fans at the end of a match against Dutch club Ajax

According to Dmitry Dogadkin, Qatar «is of interest to Russian entrepreneurs not only as the final point of delivery of goods, but also as a logistics hub for export to third countries»

Liam Payne's close friend Rogelio 'Roger' Nores tonight denied abandoning the former One Direction star in the hours leading up to his death.

British sex worker Bonnie Blue has suffered a major blow after her visa was sensationally cancelled by Australia's Department of Home Affairs.

[allAfrica] Joburg Faces Power Cuts Over Eskom Debt

Dmitry Chernyshenko was in Caracas to take part in a regular meeting of the high-level intergovernmental commission

According to the ministry, the use of the Uragan MLRS allows for delivering pinpoint strikes at ammo depots and concentrations of military harware and cutting off reserve units from the enemy’s main forces

A criminal probe has been launched

Earlier, Saratov Region Governor Roman Busargin informed that a drone had been downed in the sky over Saratov during the night

Prince William opened up about having the 'hardest year in my life' following his wife and father's cancer diagnoses during an interview in Cape Town yesterday.

Since early 2024, a diplomatic standoff and war of words have erupted between Somalia and Ethiopia over competing regional interests in the Horn of Africa, a region marred by political and security instability. Tensions emerged between the two countries in January when Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Somaliland, a self-declared breakaway region in northern Somalia that proclaimed independence from Somalia’s central government in 1991.

At least 11 Somali regional and federal government forces were killed in fierce fighting on Wednesday in the south of the country, officials said.

Qatar and Somalia have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation during a preparatory meeting for the inaugural session of their Joint Supreme Committee, held under a previous memorandum of understanding.

Uttarakhand has made significant strides in healthcare over the past 24 years, establishing five government medical colleges and implementing the Ayushman Card scheme to provide affordable treatment. The state has also prioritized opening new hospitals, upgrading existing facilities, and establishing cancer care units to expand access to quality healthcare for all residents.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory, expressing confidence in strengthened India-US ties. Gandhi also commended Vice President Kamala Harris for her campaign, highlighting their shared commitment to democratic values and deepened cooperation during the Biden administration.

Ukraine has lost more than 30,000 troops since its incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region, President Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has ridiculed Kamala Harris’ claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin would eat Donald Trump for lunch Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Department of Defense plans to continue sending arms to Ukraine on a regular basis until the last day of Joe Biden’s administration Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine will remain a tool in foreign hands unless it becomes neutral, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated Read Full Article at RT.com

Several Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans were injured during riots after Thursday’s match against Dutch side Ajax Read Full Article at RT.com

Le Président de la Transition, Président de la République, Chef de l'État, le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema s'est entretenu ce jour au Palais Rénovation avec le Général Michael Langley, Chef du Commandement Américain pour l'Afrique qu'accompagnait S.E madame Vernelle Trim Fitzpatrick, Ambassadeur des États-Unis d'Amérique près la République Gabonaise. Le renforcement de la coopération militaire et les questions d'intérêt commun entre le Gabon et les États-Unis ont été au centre (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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