Nairobi (HOL) - Somalia and Azerbaijan have been elected co-chairs of the Bureau of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group for 2025–2026, established under the 2023 UN-Habitat Assembly resolution “Adequate Housing for All.”

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali government has refused to extradite the former director of Qardho Hospital, Jama Mohamud Abdi, who is accused of raping and distributing indecent images of Somali girls in Qardho, to the Puntland regional state.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Police Force, particularly officers stationed at the Garasbaley Police Station in Mogadishu, arrested two men on Friday accused of robbing civilians.

La Hawaiki Nui Va'a 2025 approche à grand pas. Nombre d'équipages, nouveauté, contrôle anti-dopage, recommandation... Louis Mai'otu'i, vice-président du comité organisateur de la Hawaiki Nui Va'a, était l'invité de notre journal télévisé ce vendredi 24 octobre.

C'est une première en Polynésie française. Le Haut-commissaire Alexandre Rochatte vient d'ordonner la fermeture d'un établissement de restauration rapide boulevard Pomare, condamné pour blanchiment. Une mesure rendue possible par la loi anti-narcotrafic de juin 2025.

C’est l’incertitude concernant la participation de l’équipe de boxe Polynésie française aux prochains Jeux du Pacifique. En cause, l’absence de délégation de service public. Depuis 2023, aucune des deux fédérations de boxe présentes en Polynésie n’a reçu cet agrément. Et sans cette DSP, pas d’équipe de boxe aux prochains Jeux qui se dérouleront au fenua du 24 juillet au 6 août 2027.

The US President believes that new US sanctions will have an effect on Russia

Spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy Liu Pengyu also stressed that the US «promoted false narratives related to human rights» in China

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry’s ambassador-at-large tasked with overseeing the Kiev regime’s crimes Rodion Miroshnik, the Europeans want to limit the agenda to the Ukraine issue

Twenty drones were shot down over the Rostov Region

Now a mop-up operation is underway in that settlement and its outskirts, military expert Andrey Marochko said

The US Treasury has sanctioned Gustavo Petro over allegedly enabling drug cartels Read Full Article at RT.com

Alberta school divisions and one labour expert anticipate that a bill coming Monday ordering teachers back to work will spell out a timeline for when classes must resume.

The Manitoba Inuit Association has appointed an interim CEO, as a petition with more than 1,200 signatures circulates calling on the non-profit organization to look into allegations of sexual and physical abuse against its CEO, Nastania Mullin. It’s part of what some are calling an #InuitMeToo grassroots campaign.

The prime minister highlighted his visit to Begusarai on Friday, noting the deep connection of renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha with the region.

Jean-Marie Collin, directeur d'ICAN France, et le journaliste Nic Maclellan étaient ce vendredi 24 octobre à l'Assemblée pour sensibiliser sept élus indépendantistes aux enjeux du Traité d'interdiction des armes nucléaires. Une rencontre qui pointe le double discours de l'État français.

Entre ralentissement économique, promesses sociales contre la vie chère et affirmation politique sur l'autodétermination, les orientations budgétaires 2026 de la Polynésie française dessinent une navigation délicate pour le gouvernement Brotherson à mi-mandat.

Hawaiki Nui Va'a J moins 5 ! Le Tahiti nui et le Tahiti nui 8 ont commencé à embarquer les V6 prévues pour la course entre Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa et Bora Bora ! Au total, 243 va'a évolueront sur le plan d'eau des îles Sous-le-Vent toutes catégories et courses confondues. Ce vendredi, il fallait faire attention à bien disposer la centaine de pirogues dans le bateau de la flottille administrative.

A united Ireland could expose the UK and NATO to Russian and Chinese military, Chris Parry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Election Commission has mandated clear labeling for AI-generated and synthetic content used in electoral campaigns, requiring a minimum 10% display area for labels like 'AI-generated' or 'digitally enhanced'. Political parties must also identify the content's creator and take down misleading material within three hours of detection to preserve electoral integrity and voter trust.

Tej Pratap Yadav has declared he will never rejoin the RJD, prioritizing principles and self-respect over power. Launching his own party, Janshakti Janta Dal, he is contesting from Mahua, his debut constituency. He expressed confidence in his connection with the people of Mahua, dismissing his brother Tejashwi's political ambitions and criticizing Prashant Kishor as a mere 'trader'.

An Indian national from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has appealed for help in a viral video, claiming he is being held against his will in Saudi Arabia. The Indian Embassy is attempting to locate him but requires more details, urging the lawyer who posted the video to provide additional information.

The Supreme Court has ordered the Liu family to vacate a land belonging to Joseph Toa at Navusi custom land in north Malo.

The parliament has approved for the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) contribution rate for both employers and employees be increased to 6%.

Vanuatu has been invited to take part in a program on music, dance, and craftsmanship under the Indonesia Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACS) to be held next month in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia.

The Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Ralph Regenvanu, said he is “tired” of Vanuatu being a dumping ground for second hand vehicles from abroad.

The government is considering legal action against Milai Ltd on Santo for allegedly failing to supply cattle despite millions of vatu already spent during the National Cattle Restocking Program.This was conveyed by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, and Biosecurity…

Four foreign nationals were arrested for suspected drug offences on Wednesday (Oct 22).The men, aged between 24 and 36, were arrested at a foreign worker residential lodging near Woodlands Avenue 1, said the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) on Saturday.CNB officers conducted the operation based on information received, and seized a total of 68g of cannabis, 18g of 'Ice', 29 'Yaba' tablets and various drug paraphernalia during a search of the premises.Three of the men, aged 24, 30 and 36, were arrested for suspected drug abuse.The fourth man, a 32-year-old, was arrested for suspected drug trafficking offences.Investigations into the four individuals are ongoing.«CNB regularly engages the community, which includes our migrant worker community, to raise awareness on the harms of drugs and Singapore's zero tolerance stance against drugs,» said Superintendent Royce Chua, commanding officer of CNB Enforcement F and L Divisions, adding that CNB will not hesitate to take tough enforcement action against drug traffickers and offenders.

SINGAPORE - Just as the bank was about to close for the day, a woman in her 70s rushed in, frantically asking for help to withdraw $40,000 in cash from her savings account.Seeing this was almost all of her life savings, Ms Karen Teo, a bank officer at DBS' South Bridge Road branch, asked the woman what it was for.On Oct 16, Ms Teo said: «The customer claimed the money was for her son's renovation. She kept telling me, 'Quickly get the money. Someone is waiting for me.'»Seeing how frazzled she was, Ms Teo offered to call her son to confirm that the money would be used for renovating his home.That was when the woman's story kept changing, which told Ms Teo that she was dealing with a scam victim.First, the woman said her son was overseas and would not answer the phone.Then, she said it was actually her godson she was helping.A while later, she claimed that it was a boy at a temple who needed the money.