[MSF] One of the worst maternal and child health emergencies in the world is unfolding in South Darfur, Sudan, according to a report released by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Pregnant, birthing, and postpartum women, as well as children, are dying from preventable conditions as their health needs far exceed what MSF can respond to.

SINGAPORE – Five teenagers have been arrested over a bullying incident involving two boys who were filmed hitting a Qihua Primary School pupil. The police said on Sept 25 that the teenagers involved in the incident have been identified and five of them were arrested for their suspected involvement in a case of rioting. They said: “The police take a serious view of such acts of violence and blatant disregard of the law. “We will not hesitate to take action and deal with the offenders in accordance with the law.” Police investigations are ongoing. A snippet of a four-minute video of the incident emerged online on Sept 20. It shows a boy wearing a black T-shirt punching a smaller boy wearing a Qihua Primary School uniform. In the background, another person can be heard saying “again, again” in Malay. The pupil gets up after sinking to the ground, and receives more blows from the larger boy, who also kicks him in the abdomen.

SINGAPORE - Train service is still not available between Jurong East and Buona Vista MRT stations as at 5am on Sept 26, following a traction power fault that took place a day earlier. In an update at about 4.40am, transport operator SMRT said on X that shuttle train services and free regular bus services are available between Boon Lay and Jurong East MRT stations. Bridging bus services are also available between Jurong East and Buona Vista. It advised commuters wanting to continue their journeys to follow instructions from station staff. One commuter who wanted to be known only as Ms Wong told ST that she was headed to Jurong East MRT station where a company bus would pick her up at 6.55am. The previous day, she said that she boarded a feeder bus which took her 1hr 10min from Jurong East to Queenstown. “I normally leave the house at 6.25am but I left the house one hour earlier today,” the 56-year-old, who works at a data centre, said. “I was concerned… there are no instructions. I’m not sure what time the train is leaving.

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy in Somalia hosted a reception on Tuesday in Mogadishu, the country's capital, to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The most valuable commodity in contemporary society transcends traditional assets such as gold or oil; it is, in fact, your attention. In an era dominated by digital interactions, the selection of whom to focus on and the manner in which one engages with the surrounding environment have emerged as the most coveted resources. Social media networks, entertainment conglomerates, and advertising firms are acutely aware of this reality, having constructed vast enterprises centred on the ability to capture and retain your attention.

Somalia has made significant strides in various sectors since the civil war, but its healthcare system remains one of the most critical areas in need of attention. With a population of over 15 million, Somalia continues to face challenges in providing adequate medical services, but there are also emerging opportunities to rebuild and strengthen the system.

President Vladimir Putin outlined the basic parameters

According to Permanent Representative to the UN Danny Danon Jewish state has means and capabilities for achieving this target

US President recalled the G7 decision to allocate $50 billion to Ukraine using incomes generated by frozen Russian assets

According to a memorandum, Ukraine will get military education and training

Russian-Hungarian talks are under way on the sidelines of the General Assembly

Vladimir Putin is open to meeting leaders of UN Security Council’s permanent members but this cannot be expected soon, the Kremlin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

President Vladimir Putin has clarified the conditions under which Moscow would resort to its ultimate deterrent Read Full Article at RT.com

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has accused the Ukrainian ambassador in Washington Oksana Markarova of interference in American elections Read Full Article at RT.com

He added that this enables Russia and China «to look with confidence into the future»

The Russian diplomat also pointed out that «the moment has come to at least restore the though process about what a new security architecture in the Euro-Atlantic and Eurasia could look like»

«I’m determined to ensure that Ukraine has what it needs to prevail and fight for its survival. Tomorrow, I will announce a series of actions to accelerate support for Ukraine's military,» he said

Prior to the talks, Lavrov asked his colleague about his arrival and work at the UN

According to Vladimir Zelensky, 80% of country's energy system is gone

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will resume the transportation of Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) students to the campus. Making the announcement at yesterday's sitting of the House of Representatives, Minister of Science, Energy,...

Denese Adams, the vendor who was caught in a viral video urinating into a container and then pouring it into a bottle at the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, has pleaded not guilty to breaching the Public Health Food Handling Regulations...

The first ever infant nursery established for incarcerated expectant mothers was formally opened at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in St Andrew on Tuesday. The facility, built at a cost of more than $13 million, comprises three rooms...

Over 630 hectares or 1,557 acres of farmland have been replanted with seeds to replenish agricultural stock destroyed by Hurricane Beryl in July, Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green has disclosed. The crops replanted include cabbage, tomato,...

The school community at Vere Technical High in Clarendon is mourning the tragic loss of first-form student 11-year-old Marla Richards who succumbed to injuries after being struck by a bus in Kemps Hill district in the parish yesterday. Reports from...

The House is poised to vote on a short-term funding bill that would extend funding through the election, averting a government shutdown set to strike Oct. 1.

A suspect who died while in police custody earlier this month was unarmed when he was tackled and punched by a group of Calgary officers, the province's police watchdog said Wednesday.

[New Times] As the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) began on September 23, the Rwandan civil society launched an initiative aimed at providing young deaf women with essential vocational skills in trades such as tailoring, hospitality, and hairdressing, while promoting a more inclusive society.

[State Department] Secretary Blinken hosts a Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Roundtable on the Lobito Corridor: Supporting Transcontinental ConnectivitySecretary of State Antony J. Blinken hosts a Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Roundtable on the Lobito Corridor: Supporting Transcontinental Connectivity in New York City, New York.

[White House] President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Germany and Angola, from October 10 to 15. In Germany, President Biden will meet with German leaders to further strengthen the close bond the United States and Germany share as Allies and friends and coordinate on shared priorities. The President will reinforce the U.S. and German commitment to democracy and countering antisemitism and hatred, strengthen the enduring people-to-people ties between our countries, and advance cooperation on economics, trade, and

The House is poised to vote on a short-term funding bill that would extend funding through the election, averting a government shutdown set to strike Oct. 1.

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Svandís Svavarsdóttir, Minister of Infrastructure, plans to run for the position of chairman of the Left-Green Movement. She confirmed this to a journalist after the cabinet meeting yesterday.