Former Conservative Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries is joining forces with the Reform UK leader as he plots a path to Downing Street, it was revealed yesterday.

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail ahead of the conference, the former City trader highlighted the rising borrowing costs being forced on Labour by sceptical financial markets.

The actress and producer, 40, who married the Doctor Who star in 2011, said they only eat together as a family once a year as two of their five children have special requirements.

The St Mary Education Trust (SMET) has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing Jamaica’s brightest young minds by awarding over J$3 million in scholarships and bursaries to 10 exceptional tertiary students from across the island. A a media release...

The 2025 staging of Running Events’ Blue Run 5K is slated for Sunday, September 21. Powered by Guardian Life, this the third staging is set to start from Emancipation Park at 6:30 a.m. “The Blue Run is more than just a race; it’s a personal...

Persons with disabilities now have easier access to government services and learning materials through a mobile application developed with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica. The ‘I Am Able – My JCPD’ app, developed in...

For three consecutive years, the Court of Appeal has disposed of more cases than were newly filed, according to Chief Justice Bryan Sykes. “Most recently, last year, according to our statistician, it’s 117.94 per cent, and this makes our Court of...

EAST PORTLAND: Portland resident Percival ‘Cat’ Scott, who switched allegiance to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in 2020, says he has experienced real prosperity as a result of the Andrew Holness administration. Cat, as he is called by his...

Many firms completely disregarded their losses when they left Russia in 2022, President Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Thierry Mariani has voiced support for Evgenia Gutsul after her seven-year sentence Read Full Article at RT.com

The South Asian nation sourced 37% of its crude from Russia last month, according to Kpler data Read Full Article at RT.com

At the UNGA, India's envoy Parvathaneni Harish urged dialogue to resolve the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the human cost and advocating for humanitarian aid. He welcomed diplomatic efforts like the Alaska Summit and highlighted PM Modi's engagement with global leaders. Harish also addressed the conflict's global economic impact, particularly rising fuel prices.

Kaish Khan, a Samajwadi Party leader and former treasurer, was apprehended in Kannauj for violating a banishment order. Authorities had instructed Khan to remain outside the district limits on July 28. Acting on a tip, Kotwali police discovered him concealed in the loft of his residence.

Digantara, an Indian space company, and Japan's ispace are collaborating. They will develop cislunar infrastructure. This partnership aims to support lunar logistics and resource use. It will establish a sustainable lunar ecosystem. The collaboration aligns with the Quad framework. It focuses on safe lunar operations. This initiative marks a new phase in India-Japan space cooperation.

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's hurried departure from Bangkok on Thursday night (Sept 4) to Singapore, his first destination, did not go to plan, according to reports from Thailand.The private jet carrying the 76-year-old billionaire could not land in Seletar Airport on Friday (Sept 5) because the airport shuts at 10pm.Instead, the plane was diverted to Dubai and landed there around 3am (7am, Singapore time), reports said.«I intended to travel to Singapore to have a health check with the doctor who took care of me while I was abroad,» Thaksin said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.But he claimed that Thai immigration officers delayed him for «almost two hours», adding that he has the same rights as any other Thai when it comes to travel.During the flight, the pilot notified him that the delays caused by the immigration officers meant that he could not land at Seletar Airport.AsiaOne understands that Seletar Airport, which receives private jets, operates between 7am and 10pm.«Since I couldn't land in Singapore, I decided to have the pilot change my plans to Dubai,» he wrote.

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung recently addressed heightened Government measures to stop vaping, including placing red vape bins island wide.In an episode of local podcast The Daily Ketchup, which was released on Thursday (Sept 4), Ong was asked about the red-coloured vape disposal bins, which allow abusers to surrender their devices without penalties. The hosts of the podcasts narrowed in on the leniency of this initiative in particular.To this, Ong responded that this approach was his call, as there were «a lot of young people» among vape users, with 30 per cent of users being under 30 years of age.To «throw the book at them» with the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) would be harmful for their future as the offences would go on their records, he said.The health minister added that he has faith that young people can be convinced to stop vaping, unlike hardcore drug users who are difficult to persuade.[[nid:720627]]Additionally, when asked if there were locations which had a surprising number of vapes disposed, Ong said: «Certain spots, I don't know why (the bins) are full.»

Somalis on Thursday marked the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with a government-declared public holiday, reviving an old tradition of merriment once banned by extremist militants who reject such public spectacle.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The new commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R. M. Anderson, pledged continued American support to Somalia’s fight against al-Shabaab and ISIS during a meeting with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu on Wednesday.

Las Anod (HOL) — Police in Somalia’s Northeastern regional state have arrested businessman Mohamed Jabuutawi, a disqualified presidential candidate accused of organizing gunmen who clashed with security forces during last week’s election.

A leaked press statement by individuals calling themselves “Shadow MPs and Councilors” of the Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu movement has exposed what appears to be a calculated scheme to smear and weaken Vice President Dr. Michael Usi ahead of the September 16 elections. The statement, riddled with wild accusations and contradictions, reads less like the […] The post Dirty Plot Unmasked: Shadow MPs Used as Pawns to Bring Down Dr. Usi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) has with immediate effect increased maize buying prices to motivate farmers and traders to deliver more maize to the agency. NFRA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) George Macheka said this at a press conference this morning in Lilongwe. Specifically, Macheka says they have raised the prices from 1100 to 1280 kwacha […] The post NFRA rewards farmers with heft maize price increment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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Israel has said that the French president is no longer welcome in the country due to his stance on Palestine Read Full Article at RT.com

Many firms completely disregarded their losses when they left Russia in 2022, President Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Bulgaria is part of the Coalition of the Willing, but will provide minesweepers and other support vessels, as well as aviation and other necessary infrastructure instead of sending troops, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said

Dmitry Peskov stressed that Russia views the presence of NATO troops near its borders as a threat

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged that talks between the two leaders are not easy, as both firmly defend their national interests

Dmitry Peskov explained that with the past US administration, too much damage was caused to the relations between the two countries and time is needed «to get out of a complete stupor»

The Russian president noted that this year’s EEF brought together participants from more than 70 countries

SINGAPORE — Three new charges were handed to a suspected Kpod peddler on Friday (Sept 5) over allegedly possessing more than 800 Kpods for sale.Jodan Chin Wei Liang, 27, was accused of possessing for sale 804 vape pods which were analysed and found to contain etomidate on July 10 at a carpark in Bishan Street 13.He also allegedly had two more Kpods for the purposes of selling them at a flat in Bishan that day.On Sept 5, a Health Sciences Authority (HSA) prosecutor sought an increase in bail for Chin from $10,000 to $15,000. This was granted by the court.Chin also made an application to leave jurisdiction to Malaysia and Vietnam. But this was rejected by the judge as Chin had indicated he would leave Singapore for an «unlimited» period of time.Chin said: «For my family, I am responsible for grocery runs across the border, so I am not sure of the schedule.»In rejecting the application, District Judge Janet Wang asked Chin to reapply to leave jurisdiction and state his dates of travel.Chin agreed, and added: «I will do my best to co-operate with everything for investigations.»

An enforcement supervisor from a Health and Sciences Authority-contracted company has been charged for attempting to obtain bribes in exchange for information regarding a HSA vape raid.Michael Anthony Pillai, a 34-year-old Singaporean, was charged in court on Friday (Sept 5) under the Prevention of Corruption Act.Pillay had attempted to obtain bribes amounting to $8,000 on multiple occasions in 2024 from Chua Wee Ming in exchange for exclusive information about vape raids conducted by HSA, said a statement by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).He was working for WSH Experts, a private agency subcontracted to aid HSA's tobacco regulation unit, reported CNA.Chua, a 34-year-old Malaysian man, has been linked to a vape stash worth more than $6 million which was seized by HSA.Chua's methods to do so included getting a 38-year-old man to smuggle vapes into Singapore and enlisting a fellow Malaysian man to conduct surveillance on the warehouse holding the confiscated vapes, reported CNA.

Officers from the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) have foiled another attempt to smuggle e-vaporisers and related components through Singapore's borders.In a Facebook post on Thursday (Sept 4), ICA said that auxiliary police officers at Woodlands Checkpoint discovered duty-unpaid cigarettes in the car's boot and directed it for enhanced checks. There, ICA officers uncovered 34 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes and 18 e-vaporisers and related components. In response to AsiaOne’s queries, an ICA spokesperson said that the suspect is a 37-year-old male Singaporean.The case has been referred to the Singapore Customs and the Health Sciences Authority for further investigation.Stepped up checks at Singapore's bordersAs part of whole-of-government efforts against vaping, ICA has stepped up checks at Singapore's air, land and sea borders.Over a five-day period between Aug 18 and 22, ICA intercepted more than 850 vapes.

The pair reportedly met while attending the Venice wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in June, and sources claimed the music mogul has been 'pursuing' her ever since.