GoodHeart |NCB Foundation scholar Paul Brown aims to ‘make a mark’
When Paul Brown was announced as the winner of the National Commercial Bank Foundation’s Dr Rickert Allen Scholarship, he shed tears of joy. It was a breakthrough moment after a rough period, not just over the last 20 years but particularly the...
Sir Hilary honoured by Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival
Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, was honoured by the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival (BCLF) on September 5. The award was presented by New York Mayor Eric Adams, who praised...
C’bean-born Canadian seniors reminded there is power in their stories
TORONTO: A medical doctor, who is the new chairperson of the women’s committee of the Jamaican Canadian Association, has urged seniors to share their stories with generations to ensure that their wisdom, lessons of their lives, and “strength of...
Kamala Harris Allegedly Working On Crypto Policies With Industry Advocates – Scaramucci
US VP Kamala Harris is allegedly working on her crypto policies with a group of Bitcoin and industry advocates, including Anthony Scaramucci.
Begging mum told judge her son 'loved her brother' - after he had killed him
Liam Elms killed his uncle Paul Lavery
DUP to hold first conference since Donaldson resignation
Gavin Robinson will make his first major party conference address since becoming DUP leader.
Patna NIT student ends life on campus
Tragic suicide of NIT Patna student sparks protests, demands for director's resignation, highlighting campus mental health concerns.
Boy abducted in California in 1951 aged six found alive 73 years on
In 1951, a woman abducted six-year-old Luis Armando Albino, left, from a park in West Oakland. For over 70 years, his family searched for him, with his mother holding onto hope until her death.
Jharkhand-West Bengal border reopened after 24-hour closure
West Bengal-Jharkhand border reopens after 24-hour closure due to flooding, allowing trucks for inter-state trade.
'Ghost', the Kinahans and the gangs that replaced them
In a bad week for organised crime, Paul Reynolds tells the story of 'Ghost' devices, the Kinahans and the gangs that replaced them.
10 considerations for the Taoiseach on date of election
Taoiseach Simon Harris has a decision to make: when to call a General Election. The choice appears to be between November or February.
Why I Mourn Sitaram Yechury
There are few leaders in the Opposition line up who can claim a path to party leadership like Sitaram Yechury and certainly, very few who blended that ascent through student politics with awareness about non-elite real India, urban India and liberal politics, as he did, notes Shyam G Menon.
Sri Lanka presidential election 2024: Five reasons this poll is different
Sri Lanka's presidential election features three main candidates in a close race, marking a shift from traditional two-party dominance.
White House officials meet Sikhs ahead of Modi's visit and assure...
This is the first time that the National Security Council has held a meeting with these Sikh activists and Sikh separatists.
Baby girl born with 14 fingers and 12 toes hailed as an incarnation of Hindu goddess
The 'miracle' baby was born in a city in the north of India and her family believes she is the embodiment of a popular local deity, a young girl who has several arms
Sanctity Of Tirupati Laddus 'Restored', Says TTD Amid Row Over Animal Fat In Prasadam Ghee
Tirupati Laddu Row: TTD Executive Officer Syamala Rao assured devotees that there will be no compromise on the quality, and reiterated that the sacred offering must meet the expectations of pilgrims.
Why divorce is illegal in the Philippines — and how that might soon change
If a wife and husband fall out of love in the Philippines they are legally required to remain married - even in cases of infidelity.
Tirupati row: Sanctity of 'laddu prasadam' restored, unblemished now, says TTD
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu accused the previous government of using substandard ingredients, including animal fat, in Tirupati laddus, sparking a political debate.
Pakistan Supreme Court raps Parliament, says it cannot backdate laws if they affect people’s rights
Supreme Court ruling restricts government from making laws against fundamental rights, impacting PTI's parliamentary majority.
DWP to review over 300,000 PIP claims for £5,000 in back payments after rule change
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are in the process of reviewing a large number of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims, as a change in the assessment rules could mean that many people are entitled to arrears
White House officials meet Sikh activists before PM Modi's U.S. visit
White House meets Sikh activists ahead of PM Modi's U.S. visit, ensuring protection from transnational aggression.
Quad Caucus launched ahead of summit; Biden invites leaders to his home
The announcement for the QUAD Caucus came from Congressman Ami Bera, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, Congressman Rob Wittman, and Senators Tammy Duckworth and Pete Ricketts, both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Elon Musk sued by adult game Cards Against Humanity in Mexican Wall row
The creator of the adult card game Cards Against Humanity is suing Elon Musk's SpaceX, accusing the billionaire's company of trespassing on and damaging company property
DWP gets 'mixed' response to PIP change proposals
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has admitted that responses to proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which were put forward in a recent consultation, have been "mixed"
Edo Decides: Okpebholo remains our candidate – APC
The party said the clarification became necessary following fake news that a magistrate court had disqualified Mr Okpebholo.
Veteran soldier and boxing hopeful throws life away for £6k
A veteran and boxing hopeful threw his life away for the sake of £6,000 when he became involved in the supply of class A drugs at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic
Two Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strike, as Hamas warns Israel will 'pay the price' for attacks on Lebanon
A second Hezbollah commander was killed in an Israeli strike on Lebanon's capital on Friday, the Lebanese militant group has confirmed.
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