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In pictures: Minister Calleary attends Letterkenny Chamber President’s lunch
Letterkenny Chamber welcomed members and guests to a packed house for its annual President’s lunch sponsored by Bank of Ireland. Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery The theme of Shaping the Future of Business was threaded through...

The Son of a Minister, The Face of a Scam: Vuwa Kaunda’s Son Named in New Multi-Million Kwacha Fraud
While Malawi was still celebrating the capture of fugitive fraudster Elijah Dukuma Msiska, another shadow emerged from the corridors of power and privilege — this time wearing a much more familiar face. Davie Shenko Kaunda, the son of former...

Body of Thai hostage has been retrieved in Gaza, Israel defence minister says
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'We practice policy of zero tolerance against terrorism and expect our partners to...': EAM S Jaishankar to UK Foreign Minister
It is learned that the Indian side raised the issue of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan. The UK was among the countries that were in touch with both India and Pakistan in an attempt to de-escalate their tensions during their military conflict...

An Albemarle politician, a Fredericksburg priest and a barrier-breaking marriage
“I wouldn’t be in this room. I don’t think we’d be in a relationship,” Will Dickinson said, looking over at his husband seated next to him on a leather sofa in the sunlit corner of his favorite cafe in downtown Charlottesville. Holding his gaze,...

PM Narendra Modi To Visit Odisha on June 20 To Attend BJP Govt’s First Anniversary Function, Says State Minister Suresh Pujari
Bhubaneswar, June 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on June 20 and attend a mega celebration for the first anniversary of the BJP's maiden government in the state, a senior minister said here on Saturday. The first anniversary of...

Gujarat chief minister inaugurates Infosys development centre at GIFT City
Tayali and Miyanda Disappointed by Government’s Delay in Announcing Lungu’s Death
Tayali and Miyanda Disappointed by Government’s Delay in Announcing Lungu’s Death By: Sun FM TV Reporter Stakeholders have strongly criticized the New Dawn administration for delaying the public announcement of former President Edgar Lungu’s...
PF is trying to provoke government over Lungu funeral – Laura Miti
PF is trying to provoke government over Lungu funeral – Laura Miti HUMAN Rights activist Laura Miti has accused the Patriotic Front (PF) of attempting to provoke the government into chaos over the funeral of former president Edgar Lungu. In a...

Minister Waneoroa Closes Workshop; Encourages Constituency Officers To Be Diligent In Their Roles
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) CDF Governance Training and Program Implementation Workshop successfully ended on Thursday last week, with calls for Constituency Officers involved in the implementation of the CDF program to discharge their...

French Defense minister announces joint drone production in Ukraine
A French car manufacturer, in cooperation with a French small or medium-sized defense enterprise (SME), will launch drone production in Ukraine, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu announced during a broadcast on LCI, as reported...

Thailand and Cambodia reinforce troops along disputed border: Thai minister
Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai says Thailand reinforces military presence in response to Cambodia move. Thailand has reinforced its military presence along a disputed border with Cambodia following an increase in troops on the other side,...

Canaletto painting, once owned by first British prime minister, heads to auction
LONDON - A painting by Italian artist Giovanni Antonio Canal, best known as Canaletto, which was once owned by Britain's first prime minister, heads to auction next month, with a price estimate of more than $27 million. "Venice, the Return of the...

Karnataka CM, Dy CM, home minister should take responsibility for stampede: Kumaraswamy

Eid al-Adha Greetings From Jammu And Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Amidst Continued Restrictions On Jamia Masjid
On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended heartiest greetings to the Muslim community, emphasizing the festival’s significance as a time for peace and the strengthening of brotherhood. Speaking to...
Greens leader Virta re-elected, slams government budget cuts
The re-elected chair of the opposition Greens said she aims to reclaim the party's lost seats in Parliament and to join the next, more liberal-leaning government in 2027. Open image viewer Sofia Virta addressed the opposition Greens' party...

French defence minister announces drone production in Ukraine
French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu has stated that a French car manufacturer, in cooperation with a defence company, will launch drone production in Ukraine, APA reports citing Ukrainska Pravda. French car and defence companies will...

NHS app to save government £200m, internal analysis suggests
Saturday 07 June 2025 10:25 am | Updated: Saturday 07 June 2025 10:26 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Health secretary Wes Streeting is leading the...

Government confirms lack of Polio, BCG and RotaVirus Vaccines in the country
A looming vaccine shortage has sparked concern across the country as the Ministry of Health confirms that 12 out of Kenya’s 47 counties have completely run out of critical vaccines — but officials insist a national catch-up strategy is in motion...

Ghana Health Minister Proposes Mediation to Resolve Nurses Strike
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has advocated for an independent mediation body to resolve the ongoing industrial action by nurses and midwives, now in its fourth day. The strike by Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association members...