WESTERN BUREAU: As the world continues to monitor the current Ebola crisis in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the St James Health Department is reminding the public that persons who disobey established quarantine protocols can be fined up to $1 million.

WESTERN BUREAU: Opposition Leader Mark Golding is calling for the Jamaican Diaspora to be formally integrated into the nation’s governance structure, arguing that their expertise and resources should be harnessed at the highest levels of decision-making, including serving on boards.

WESTERN BUREAU: Greater international cooperation in combating organised crime is being urged by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, who, yesterday, reiterated that the threat is taking root in the Jamaican Diaspora through illicit networks involved in lottery scamming and firearms trafficking.

 A public official, who was a no-show yesterday at a meeting of the parliamentary committee examining governance and procurement issues flagged at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), could face a criminal charge that carries a maximum penalty of $200.

The Dr Andrew Holness administration is facing pressure to justify Jamaica’s involvement in a controversial United States (US) deportee arrangement as political analysts raise questions about the country’s role as a transit point for third-country nationals.

The life of Duwama Muhammad, a Standard 8 learner from Mangochi, continues to be transformed through the power of education and the generosity of those who believe in nurturing young talent. Muhammad, who is already benefiting from a scholarship at Maranatha Academy, has now secured another major opportunity after being awarded a full scholarship to […] The post Ernest Kaonga’s Heart for Education Shines as Mangochi Girl Earns Prestigious India Scholarship appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Charles Mhango has told Parliament’s ad-hoc committee investigating the military plane crash that the final report produced by the Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) leaves too many critical questions unanswered and falls short of providing meaningful closure. Appearing before the committee, Mhango said the BFU’s reporting was “wanting” […] The post “BFU Report Is Wanting”: Justice Minister Questions Findings on Fatal Plane Crash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

In a significant show of compassion and solidarity, Salvation For All Ministries International (SAMI), through its Hope Field Initiative, has donated relief materials worth K11.5 million to 155 households devastated by recent hailstorms and heavy rains in Dowa District. The humanitarian outreach, held on 17 June 2026 at Kashangula Ground under Village Head Kashangula in […] The post Apostle Kawinga’s Ministry Delivers K11.5 Million Lifeline to 155 Hailstorm Victims in Dowa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Government disaster agency calls on partners to commit to concrete preparedness measures ahead of expected dry conditions. Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has called on stakeholders to identify practical steps to protect vulnerable communities as the country prepares for the likely return of El Niño weather conditions. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement meeting […] The post Malawi braces for El Niño as officials urge coordinated action appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A British yachting couple fired on by a Russian warship in the English Channel has accused the Ministry of Defence of trying to blame them for the dangerous brush.

Recent social media posts and public appearances from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made it seem as though the couple are not only on different paths, but they inhabit different planets.

K Annamalai, after leaving the BJP, is set to transform his 'We the Leaders' movement into a political party by July. With 18 lakh members already joined, the organization aims to bring fresh leadership and address state issues like the drug menace. The party plans to introduce term limits for politicians.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed claims of a major split within his party. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of a history of engineering defections in opposition parties. Yadav stated the Samajwadi Party is prepared for such challenges. These remarks come amid political positioning for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut defended his strong remarks against suspected rebel MPs, stating they are common Marathi usage and not abusive in the state's context. He questioned criticism, emphasizing that wrongdoing should be punished and vowed to fight any attempts to weaken the party.

Delhi Police's Special Cell has apprehended five more individuals linked to a Pakistan-ISI-backed terror module, Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH). These arrests are part of a wider crackdown on a trans-border network allegedly involved in targeting police, spreading propaganda, and facilitating weapon and drug smuggling from Pakistan.

A wide-ranging program of events will be held in Reykjavík on Iceland’s National Day, June 17.

The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) are advancing discussions on the integration of the Vanuatu College of Nursing Education (VCNE) into NUV as the future School of Medicine and Health Science.

A shortage of fresh kava in Port Vila following severe weather conditions last week has driven up prices and affected hundreds of families whose daily income and livelihoods depend on the popular traditional drink.

School principals from SHEFA Province have discussed what is happening in classrooms and schools, challenges faced by schools, how policies are implemented, and successful practices and innovations across the education system in their three-day conference, which ends today.

A 27-year-old Port Vila man who admitted possessing and attempting to sell cannabis has avoided immediate imprisonment after the Supreme Court handed him a suspended sentence.

The Malmemeli Council of Chiefs of Ambrym has called on its counterpart, the Nikoletan Council of Chiefs of Tanna, to provide compensation for the fatal shooting of a woman from West Ambrym last month.

MIKE KEEGAN IN DALLAS: England fans have been warned they can't bring flags honouring our war dead into World Cup stadiums - because they feature a silhouette of a soldier holding a rifle.

JACK GAUGHAN AND CRAIG HOPE: The England captain doesn't want to leave North America wondering this summer and called on Tuchel's Three Lions to attack the tournament.

NICK PISA AND SAM GREENHILL IN DALLAS: The England WAGs including Ollie Watkins' influencer wife Ellie Alderson have touched down in Dallas.

Spy agencies in the EU and the US are increasingly buying access to personal data collected by advertisers, according to a survey Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has reached 837 cases and risks becoming Africa’s worst ever Read Full Article at RT.com

The US and Israel sought a decisive result against Iran. Instead, the war showed why modern power struggles increasingly end in stalemate Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine is deliberately hunting civilians, including children, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Maria Zakharova has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Nigerian army has announced the rescue of the abducted wife of Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died in kidnappers’ captivity Read Full Article at RT.com

A man has been living and eating on a staircase landing in a Pasir Ris HDB block, with residents saying that bags of rotting food and trash have accumulated in the area.Resident Nathaniel, who declined to give his real name, told AsiaOne earlier this month that he first noticed the situation in 2020.According to Nathaniel, the man — believed to be in his 50s — has been spending significant time outside his unit and using the common staircase area as part of his living space.The block is located at Pasir Ris Street 71.Nathaniel said the man «used to keep his green plastic bags of rotting food in the HDB risers, causing a clash with my other neighbour (who stays) at the corner unit».«I've encountered him scolding the cleaners and he demands they pay him back money for throwing his food away, and he claims the items are worth $10,000 or more, even though it's just rotten or partially eaten food,» he added.Tending to his plantsNathaniel told AsiaOne that officers from Pasir Ris–Changi Town Council went down one day in early June to remove the items, but the man was not around.

Fuel prices in Singapore fell for two consecutive days as most major fuel companies here — Caltex, Esso, Shell and SPC — posted reductions between Tuesday (June 16) and Wednesday.Shell kicked off the new round of pump price adjustments on Tuesday, announcing in a price board update at 4.30pm that it had reduced its diesel price by 10 cents to $4.22.The move was mirrored by Caltex and, later, Esso posting a similar 10-cent reduction to their respective diesel prices.SPC's reduction of its diesel price by 15 cents is the most aggressive among fuel companies which posted adjustments. All four companies however held their petrol prices steady.Following the latest round of changes, the price of diesel now ranges from $2.71 at Smart Energy to $4.17 at SPC, with Caltex, Esso and Shell all posting their respective diesel prices at $4.22 per litre.

A woman has raised privacy concerns after alleging that a man was livestreaming on an MRT train with his phone camera pointed in her direction.Speaking to AsiaOne, the 24-year-old account executive, who wished to be known only as Xu, said the incident occurred on Monday (June 15) at around 8.27pm.«I had just entered Singapore from Johor Bahru and boarded the MRT train at Tuas Link station, and only started noticing the man when the train was approaching Gul Circle station,» she said. While Xu could not be certain she was the intended subject of the livestream, she said the experience left her feeling uncomfortable.«I can't fully say he's filming me, but the feeling of being in the view of a stranger's camera was really uncomfortable.» Sharing her experience in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Xu said she had recorded the incident, which showed a man wearing a headset holding up his phone.

The president linked the move to his efforts to pass voting restrictions and said Jay Clayton’s hearing would be delayed until his replacement as U.S. attorney is confirmed.

Around 900,000 undocumented migrants have applied to obtain legal status in Spain as part of an amnesty, the government has said Read Full Article at RT.com