Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional authorities have firmly rejected individuals participating in the ongoing National Consultation Forum in Mogadishu to represent the Puntland state, reiterating the administration’s official boycott of the conference.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Federal Government of Somalia on Wednesday successfully repatriated nine Somali youth who were detained in Algeria while attempting to migrate to Europe.

A company set up by a Somali returnee offering easy loans or rental of motorbikes in Mogadishu is proving a popular way for unemployed youth, some of them also returnees from abroad, to earn a living.

WESTERN BUREAU: After more than a decade of dwindling numbers, tourists from Portugal are seemingly showing signs of renewed interest in Jamaica as a travel destination based on a noticeable uptick in arrivals from that European market. New data...

The parliamentary Opposition has pledged to significantly cut years-long delays for people awaiting surgeries at public hospitals should it form the next administration. “We will move from cutting ribbons to cutting hernias and saving lives,”...

Western Bureau: Justice Minister Delroy Chuck wants justices of the peace (JPs) to seriously consider preparing their last will and testament to prevent disputes and legal wrangling among family members after their deaths, a feature that has been...

Veteran midwife Maryan Abdulkadir Haji, 62, has been hailed by her community for her dedication and achievements during a 34-year career in maternal health care that has saved the lives of countless mothers and their babies in southern Somalia.

Qatar Charity’s (QC) persistent efforts against drought has restored hope in a Somali village, according to a statement issued as part of the International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on June 17.

At least 25 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed when the Somali military carried out precision airstrikes on the terror group’s positions in the Lower Juba region, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday.

Hundreds of book lovers turned up at NUS Library's book adoption and exchange drive on Saturday (June 14) to pick up some of the discarded books from Yale-NUS College.Held outside the NUS Central Library, members of the public were given access to about 2,000 books.After the controversy over the disposal of hundreds of books in May, Yale-NUS College decided to host a donation drive for students, staff and their guests that month which saw «overwhelming response».'A piece of nostalgia'Over at NUS Central Library on June 14, AsiaOne noted hundreds of people, ranging from children to graduates to elderly, queuing up and collecting books. «I just wanted to grab a piece of nostalgia,» Yip, who declined to give his full name, said as he waited in the middle of a snaking queue.The 60-year-old, who studied economics in NUS about 20 years ago, added he was interested in collecting books on social sciences, humanities and history, as well as books on communication.

Following the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, the civil aviation ministry has released draft rules targeting structures posing risks to aircraft. These rules empower authorities to act against buildings and trees exceeding height limits near aerodromes. Owners of non-compliant structures face notices, potential demolition, and can appeal orders, but compensation is limited to those who comply with initial directives.

Central government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will now receive retirement and death gratuity benefits, aligning them with the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). This move, addressing a long-standing demand, aims to encourage more employees to opt for UPS, which guarantees a pension of 50 per cent of the average basic salary after 25 years of service, ensuring enhanced social security.

Amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, India initiates Operation Sindhu to evacuate its citizens, commencing with the extraction of 110 students from Armenia. Simultaneously, Canada's intelligence agency acknowledges the presence of Khalistani extremists orchestrating violent activities against India from Canadian soil. The US resumes student visa interviews, implementing stringent social media screening processes.

Russian President said at a meeting with the heads of the world's leading news agencies organized by TASS, when asked what Russia's reaction would be if Israel were to assassinate the ayatollah

A year and a half or two years ago, conversations with former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other European leaders were regular, Russian President said

Russia is always open to contacts with Europe, Russian President said

According to him, military-technical cooperation between Russia and China is also developing rapidly, ensuring stability in global affairs, Russian president said

Troops are advancing along the entire line of contact, Russian President said

SINGAPORE — Two local Zika cases have been confirmed at Woodlands Street 11 and Street 32, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) in conjunction with the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), in a Facebook post on June 19.Following each case notification, NEA commenced wastewater and mosquito surveillance surrounding the residential areas.The agency added that enhanced surveillance has revealed persistent Zika virus signals in the area, which suggests that this is an area with likely Zika transmission.The surveillance is a regular effort by the agency, in a bid to minimise the spread of vector-borne diseases in Singapore.It most often comes in the form of gravitraps that are placed around Housing Board estates to catch the urban-dwelling and day-biting Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which spread both Zika and dengue.A check of NEA's website found that three Zika cases have been reported locally since the week of May 25, with the latest being confirmed on June 11.In total, there have been seven cases reported for 2025 as at June 12.There were 13 reported Zika cases locally in 2024.

A Singaporean man was arrested by the Thai immigration police at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wednesday (June 18) for his suspected involvement in cases of human trafficking and money laundering.The man, identified as Dexter, had arrived in Thailand on a Singapore Airlines flight SQ 714 from Singapore, reported Thai media outlet Khaosod English.Thai authorities had been informed that a foreign national wanted on charges related to prostitution and money laundering would be entering Thailand through the airport.A video posted by Khaosod English showed about eight individuals from Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and immigration police approaching Dexter upon his arrival at the airport, before arresting and escorting him away.The media outlet reported that Dexter faces multiple charges, including, conspiracy to procure, entice, or transport persons for immoral purposes, and promote and facilitate prostitution while receiving various forms of benefits.He was transferred to Thai authorities under the Technology Crime Suppression Division for legal proceedings and further investigation.

Round-the-clock mental health support is now readily available with a call or text away with the launch of Singapore’s first national mental health helpline and textline service.Launched on Wednesday (June 18), the national mindline 1771 is part of the Ministry of Health's (MOH) efforts to enhance the mental health support ecosystem in Singapore.Individuals can seek help via three modes of communication — by dialling the telephone hotline 1771, sending a WhatsApp message to +65-6669-1771 or by using the chat widget at https://mindline.sg/fsmh.«The national mindline 1771 provides a safe space where individuals can seek help without fear of stigma,» said MOH. The ministry added that all conversations will be kept confidential and individuals seeking help will have the option to remain anonymous.The national mindline will be operated by a team of around 30 full-time counsellors and staff who have experience in dealing with mental health conditions and operation mental health helplines.

Amidst ongoing political sparring, Congress criticizes the government over Pakistan's army chief's meeting with Trump, labeling it a diplomatic setback. BJP retaliates, asserting Modi's conversation with Trump on Operation Sindoor refuted Congress's claims of mediation. The party insists India firmly rejects third-party intervention, accusing Congress of spreading misinformation to undermine India's foreign policy.

Canada's intelligence agency has accused India of foreign interference, alleging attempts to influence Canadian communities and politicians, particularly regarding Sikh separatists. This report surfaces amidst strained relations following Canada's accusation against India in the 2023 murder of Hardeep Nijjar. Despite the tension, both countries' Prime Ministers recently pledged to strengthen ties.

At the G7 Summit in Canada, PM Narendra Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni displayed a strong rapport, exchanging warm greetings and compliments. Meloni praised Modi, acknowledging their friendship. Both leaders affirmed the strengthening ties between Italy and India, highlighting their camaraderie at various global events like COP in Dubai and G20 summits.

Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, India initiated Operation Sindhu to evacuate its citizens. As an initial step, 110 students were successfully relocated from northern Iran to Armenia, and subsequently flown to Delhi on a special flight. The Indian Embassy in Tehran is providing ongoing support and guidance to Indian nationals remaining in Iran.

A group of First Nations children played a traditional song with drums on Sunday at Metro Vancouver's Grouse Mountain, and ended up catching the attention of curious grizzly bears in the process.

CBC Sports' daily newsletter presents some thoughts on the Panthers' second championship and the NHL off-season ahead.

The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government's planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday.