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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Lembaga riset NEXT Indonesia Center menyebut arah penyaluran kredit perbankan nasional mulai bergeser ke sektor produktif, setelah sebelumnya ekspansi kredit lebih banyak ditopang oleh pembiayaan konsumsi. Direktur Eksekutif...

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG – Uap panas yang keluar dari Kawah Kereta Api di Taman Wisata Alam (TWA) Kamojang, Kabupaten Bandung, Jawa Barat, kontras dengan suhu dingin yang menyelimuti kawasan yang berada...

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, Pernah mendengar makian "dasar lelaki mata keranjang"? Ternyata lahirnya istilah tersebut memang karena kelakuan para laki-laki di era Hindia Belanda sebelum kemerdekaan. Ceritanya, wanita-wanita Indonesia senang bermain bola keranjang, semacam...

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, SUMSEL -- Petugas dari Manggala Agni Daops Banyuasin berusaha memadamkan kebakaran lahan di Desa Sungai Rambutan, Indralaya Utara, Ogan Ilir (OI), Sumatera Selatan, Sabtu (27/6/2026). Kencangnya angin di lokasi...

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Program Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) lahir dari niat yang mulia: memastikan anak-anak Indonesia memperoleh asupan gizi yang memadai. Namun dalam praktiknya, program ini justru memunculkan berbagai...

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Kamar Dagang dan Industri (Kadin) Indonesia memperkuat upaya untuk mendorong usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah (UMKM) naik level skala bisnis melalui penguatan ekosistem digital. Langkah tersebut dilakukan dengan memperkuat...

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, WASHINGTON -- Presiden Amerika Serikat Donald Trump, Sabtu (27/6/2026) mengatakan bahwa militer AS telah melancarkan serangan terhadap sejumlah target di Iran. Trump pun mengancam akan melancarkan serangan yang...

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Gempa bumi berkekuatan magnitudo 6,1 mengguncang wilayah timur laut Jepang pada Ahad pagi waktu setempat. Badan Meteorologi Jepang (JMA) memastikan gempa tersebut tidak memicu peringatan tsunami. JMA mencatat...

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Lembaga think tank Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) menilai pemadaman listrik berskala luas yang terjadi di Sumatera dalam satu bulan terakhir menjadi peringatan penting bagi Indonesia...

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Produsen otomotif Jerman, Volkswagen, dikabarkan tengah menyiapkan gelombang efisiensi terbesar dalam sejarah perusahaan. Raksasa otomotif itu berencana menghapus hingga 100.000 pekerjaan di seluruh dunia dan mempertimbangkan...

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, TANGSEL -- Warga memasukkan kulit buah ke dalam galon berisi cairan tetes tebu saat edukasi pembuatan ekoenzim di Perumahan Sahid Mansion, Tangerang Selatan, Banten, Sabtu (27/6/2026). Kegiatan tersebut untuk...

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Kebangkitan industri otomotif China mulai mengubah peta persaingan kendaraan global. Setelah bertahun-tahun didominasi produsen Eropa, pasar kini bergerak ke arah yang berbeda. Merek-merek mobil asal China terus...

À medida que os brasileiros aumentaram a familiaridade com chatbots de inteligência artificial, como ChatGPT e Claude, o medo de que as máquinas substituam seus empregos recuou em um ano, segundo pesquisa Datafolha feita em junho.

O técnico da seleção de Gana, o português Carlos Queiroz, criticou o formato da Copa do Mundo de 2026, após a derrota de sua equipe para a Croácia por 2 a 1 neste sábado (27), pela terceira e última rodada do Grupo L.

A chegada da empresa aeroespacial SpaceX à Bolsa de Valores alçou seu CEO, Elon Musk, à posição de homem mais rico da história recente. O marco considera o período iniciado no fim do século 19, com a consolidação da economia de mercado, época a partir da qual economistas conseguem traçar comparações financeiras padronizadas.

A Colômbia empatou em 0 a 0 com Portugal neste sábado (27) e se classificou para a fase de 16-avos de final da Copa do Mundo como líder do Grupo K.

Com um gol de falta de Lionel Messi e uma escalação alternativa, a Argentina, atual campeã e já classificada, derrotou a Jordânia, que entrou em campo já eliminada, por 3 a 1 neste sábado (27), pela última rodada do Grupo J da Copa do Mundo.

Com um gol de Sasa Kalajdzic no último suspiro (90'+6), a Áustria garantiu um empate em 3 a 3 contra a Argélia, em Kansas City, neste sábado (27), classificando as duas seleções para a fase de 16-avos de final da Copa do Mundo, na qual o time europeu enfrentará a Espanha.

KANSAS CITY, United States (AFP) — Algeria and Austria played out an incredible 3-3 draw in Kansas City on Saturday that ensured both teams qualified for the World Cup knockout rounds and eliminated Iran. Veteran forward Marko Arnautovic put the European side in front at Arrowhead Stadium but Rafik Belghali levelled shortly before half-time, benefiting from a huge slice of luck. Marcel Sabitzer restored Austria's lead with a superb strike but minutes later Algeria were all-square again thanks to former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez.

ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout tie with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday. The ageless Messi tops the scoring charts in North America as the tournament heads into the last 32. Cape Verde's players will have been watching closely with the debutants ranked 67 facing the champions on July 3 in Miami.

يتخذ السباق نحو التتويج بلقب هداف مونديال 2026 طابع مواجهة مفتوحة بين أساطير الساحرة المستديرة. ومع توالي مباريات دور المجموعات، تشهد البطولة تألقا لافتا لأبرز النجوم؛ مما يحول هذه المنافسة إلى مهرجان تهديفي حقيقي يجمع بين المتعة والتشويق. ويتصدر الأرجنتيني ليونيل ميسي الترتيب الحالي برصيد خمسة أهداف، ليؤكد من جديد تأثيره الحاسم على الأداء الهجومي […] The post سباق الهدافين يحتدم في المونديال appeared first on Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية .

أعربت التنسيقية المحلية لتتبع الوضع الصحي بمدينة القصر الكبير عن قلقها واستغرابها إثر معطيات تفيد بنقل ما يقارب 14 إطارا طبيا وصحيا وتمريضياً من المستشفى المحلي بالمدينة إلى المستشفى الإقليمي للا مريم بمدينة العرائش، من بينهم أطباء مختصون في الأمراض المزمنة وصحة الأم والطفل. وأكدت التنسيقية، في بلاغ تتوفر عليه هسبريس، أن هذه التنقيلات تأتي […] The post ‪قلق من إفراغ مستشفى القصر الكبير appeared first on Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية .

احتضنت مدينة أمستردام، السبت، حفل الافتتاح الرسمي للمركز الثقافي المغربي “دار المغرب”؛ بحضور عدد من أعضاء السلك الدبلوماسي المغربي وشخصيات مدنية ورؤساء جمعيات مغربية وممثلي المساجد، إلى جانب فعاليات من أفراد الجالية المغربية المقيمة بهولندا. ويأتي افتتاح هذا المركز في إطار تعزيز الحضور الثقافي المغربي بهولندا، وترسيخ قيم الانفتاح والحوار والتعايش، مع الحفاظ على الهوية […] The post افتتاح "دار المغرب" بمدينة أمستردام appeared first on Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية .

مع تزايد أعداد الرادارات التي تمسح نطاقات ترددية أوسع بات لزاما على الطائرات المقاتلة مواجهة تهديدات متعاظمة تطرحها أنظمة الدفاع الجوي (أرض-جو) في ساحة المعركة، والتكيف للحفاظ على قدراتها في التخفي. وشهد العالم في السنوات الأخيرة سلسلة حوادث لافتة مرتبطة بأنظمة الدفاع الجوي، بينها سقوط طائرات “سوخوي” روسية بنيران الدفاعات الأوكرانية منذ عام 2022، وإسقاط […] The post الأجيال الجديدة من أجهزة الرادار تهدد تفوق "الطائرات المقاتلة المتخفية" appeared first on Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية .

تعالت أصوات من داخل مجالس مقاطعات الدار البيضاء تطالب السلطات المحلية بتسريع عملية ترحيل عدد من قاطني دور الصفيح والتجمعات العشوائية. واستغرب منتخبون بالعاصمة الاقتصادية من عدم تسريع السلطات بمجموعة من العمالات ترحيل قاطني دور الصفيح؛ ما يطيل مكوث هؤلاء السكان في ظروف عيش لا تحفظ كرامتهم. وفي الوقت الذي عملت فيه السلطات على مستوى […] The post منتخبون يطالبون بتسريع ترحيل دواوير وتجمعات صفيحية بالدار البيضاء appeared first on Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية .

تفتتح مؤسسة El Akademia فصلا جديدا في مسيرتها الفنية والتربوية بإطلاق صيغة جديدة لفعالياتها، وذلك من خلال تنظيم دورتها الحادية عشرة التي ستشهد افتتاح إقامة فنية دائمة بالمعهد الوطني العالي للموسيقى والفنون الكوريغرافية (INSMAC) بالرباط، إلى جانب احتضان أول مهرجان لموسيقى الحجرات داخل فضاءات المعهد. وأفاد بلاغ صحافي توصلت به هسبريس بأن المؤسسة تواصل رسالتها […] The post ‪"الأكاديمية" بمواعيد موسيقية رباطية appeared first on Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية .

حصلت جريدة هسبريس الإلكترونية على مقتضيات العرض الجديد الذي يعيد النظر في مضامين الإعلان العمومي عن المنافسة (APC)، الذي كان يهم منح 361 جزءاً ذات اهتمام، بحيث وضحت المعطيات أنه تم رفع هذا العدد إلى 1300 جزء، لترتفع بذلك المساحة الإجمالية التي كانت تُقدّر، وفق العرض السابق، بحوالي 13 كيلومتراً مربعاً إلى 27 ألف كيلومتر […] The post "الانتقال الطاقي" تعيد النظر في تقسيم المنطقة المنجمية لتافيلالت وفجيج appeared first on Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية .

اعتبرت قراءات مختصين أن توجه المُشرّع المغربي نحو ترجيح التسوية الودية وجعل المطالبة الإدارية إجراء تمهيديا إجباريا قبل مقاضاة الإدارة “يساهم في تخفيف عبء التعويضات على الخزينة جراء الأحكام الصادرة ضد المؤسسات والإدارات العمومية”. واستدركت القراءات نفسها بالإشارة إلى أن “إجبارية المطالبة الإدارية تقيّد حق التقاضي، كما تسائل وجود ضمانات لعدم تحول هذه المسطرة إلى […] The post التسوية و"المطالبة الإجبارية" قبل مقاضاة الدولة .. مكاسب وتحديات appeared first on Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية .

صدر حديثا للدكتور يوسف قرنفل، أستاذ جامعي وعالم رياضيات بالولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، الجزء الأول والجزء الثاني من سلسلة “نداء للمؤمنين”، عن دار الوطن بالرباط، وهي سلسلة تدبُّر قرآنية تسعى إلى إعادة القارئ مباشرة إلى كتاب الله في رحلة تأملية تنطلق من القرآن وتنتهي إليه. ووفق معطيات توصلت بها هسبريس ينطلق المؤلف في هذه السلسلة من […] The post عالم رياضيات مغربي "ينادي المؤمنين" appeared first on Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية .

يستعد مربو النحل في المغرب للانتقال التدريجي نحو المراعي الصيفية، تزامنا مع الارتفاع الموسمي في درجات الحرارة، في خطوة استباقية تهدف إلى حماية خلايا النحل والحفاظ على مردودية الموسم، مبرزين أن “هذا التحرك يأتي في سياق تعد فيه الأوضاع مستقرة، لكون موجات الحر التي تفرض نقل المناحل إلى المناطق الجبلية لم تبلغ بعد مستوياتها القصوى”. […] The post نحالو المغرب يستعدون للانتقال نحو "المراعي الصيفيّة" استعدادا لارتفاع الحرارة appeared first on Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية .

By Jana Choukeir and Jasper Ward DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said it struck Iran again, hours after a tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, in the...

The Justice Select Committee has recommended a bill to make English an official language be passed without any changes, despite strong opposition to the move.

It comes after Brooke van Velden announced she would retire from politics at the November election to pursue a career in the private sector.

Labour MP and former Police Minister Ginny Andersen received a complaint about the Police Commissioner last year, RNZ can reveal.

Question Time this week strayed briefly into an election debate when coalition partners vied for credit for policy ideas.

Hundreds of people cut off by this week's storm will likely be isolated for several days, some without power, and authorities are considering getting food and supplies through by boat or by air.

Los decretos constituyen la principal producción legislativa del Gobierno, mientras importantes reformas llevan meses encalladas

Entre ellos habrá cuatro destinados a misiles, dos a helicópteros, tres a naval y uno de espacio para sustituir el satélite de Hisdesat accidentado en enero

Tutelado por Estados Unidos, sin libre acceso a sus ingresos y con un sistema que ya operaba al límite, el país sudamericano afronta sus horas más difíciles

Todo esto, lo bueno y lo malo, desaparecerá como lágrimas en la lluvia, según la famosa frase del replicante de ‘Blade Runner’

El reconocido economista Roberto Serrano tiene “evidencias abrumadoras” de que sus estudiantes han copiado. Cree que hay que abrir un debate profundo para que esta tecnología no acabe con la enseñanza superior

La sentencia del ‘caso Koldo’ ha provocado críticas por librar al comisionista de la cárcel. Abogados y catedráticos recelan de los pactos previos a la condena, pero en el Supremo y en la Fiscalía defienden que es la vía más útil para perseguir la corrupción de forma efectiva

El congresista, representante por Silicon Valley, lidera la cruzada contra Trump para liberar los papeles de Epstein y no descarta presentarse a la presidencia en 2028. “No van a callarme”, advierte

Los mercados acumulan revalorizaciones del 200% desde la pandemia gracias al bum tecnológico. Los expertos ven que la renta variable tiene potencial, pero piden a los inversores diversificar sus inversiones por lo que pueda pasar

La ‘boy band’ coreana regresa a los escenarios de todo el mundo con su gira ‘Arirang’, un evento que nadie de la comunidad ‘ARMY’ se ha querido perder

La denuncia de los educadores sobre las restricciones que sufren las adolescentes de origen migrante ha abierto un debate sobre cómo proteger sus derechos sin estigmatizarlas

Esta jurista de 47 años padece síndrome de Lynch, que la predispone a sufrir tumores, ha superado cuatro cánceres, el último con extirpación total de páncreas, y lucha en redes sociales por la visibilidad e investigación de su enfermedad

El atacante, nacido en España, fue fichado en enero por el Eintracht y con la selección debutó justo antes de viajar a Estados Unidos

Miora Rajaonary, artista y fotógrafa de Madagascar, retrata esta enfermedad infradiagnosticada cuya gran mayoría de casos se da en el África subsahariana. Se contrae al entrar en contacto con aguas contaminadas

La acción sube el 70% en el año y se convierte en la mayor empresa europea por capitalización, aunque en la semana se deja más del 5%

Ciclistas y senderistas ya pueden disfrutar del camino natural que recupera parte del antiguo trazado ferroviario Baeza-Utiel, abandonado en el último tercio del siglo pasado. Un itinerario repleto de olivos y de paisajes serranos, y también de patrimonio cultural en pueblos con historia

¿Qué hay detrás de la pregunta “¿Tengo que ir con vosotros este verano?”. Dos psicólogas explican por qué este cambio es parte del crecimiento, cuándo conviene negociar los planes y cuándo poner límites

Ahorra dinero sin tener que ir a la peluquería para renovar tu peinado: este cortapelos de gama alta incorpora varios peines guía, tijeras y una funda de viaje

Con un equipo eminentemente femenino, encabezado por Reese Witherspoon como productora, la precuela de la película llega a Prime Video con la debutante Lexi Minitree como una copia de la célebre rubia de 2001

Las aventuras desquiciadas de un científico alcohólico y su nieto adolescente llevan 12 años en antena, nueve temporadas con algunos parones entre ellas, y no decaen

Esta herbácea tiene una increíble tenacidad para hacer frente a situaciones comprometidas que matarían a otras plantas y sus diminutas semillas pueden permanecer viables docenas de años en el terreno a la espera del momento propicio para germinar

Volumen, brillo y efecto blowout. Después de años peleándome con el secador y el cepillo de rulo, quise averiguar si este tipo de herramientas realmente facilitan la tarea

Rollo de patata y bonito, zoque malagueño, ensalada de garbanzos especiados y melocotones al vino: nuestro menú semanal recibe nuevos ingredientes de temporada

El reto del comensal ante la cocina actual es desprenderse de los prejuicios, apuntar un poco más lejos y buscar el placer fuera de las zonas de confort

La plataforma que dirigen no podrá seguir operando en el mercado de los Veintisiete a partir de julio al no conseguir la licencia necesaria

Los creadores más prestigiosos, atraídos por el dinero y la presencia en los medios, corren el peligro de debilitar sus carreras artísticas de forma irreparable

El fundador del grupo hotelero aboga por impulsar la llegada de viajeros con mayor poder adquisitivo y culpa a los pisos turísticos del fenómeno de la turismofobia. “No existe oposición a los clientes de los hoteles de cinco estrellas”

Trazar un mapa con las transacciones de los activos digitales es una práctica tan habitual en las investigaciones como buscar obras de arte o joyas, pero el gran reto pasa por intervenir los fondos

La primera ministra italiana ha pagado su juego a dos bandas entre EE UU y la UE cuando el magnate se ha hartado de su ambigüedad. En realidad, ralentiza el gasto en defensa y se distancia de una relación que le quita votos

El Observatorio Contra la LGTBI-fobia registra 353 incidencias en 2025 en Cataluña, la cifra más alta documentada por la entidad en 10 años

El Congreso Mundial de Arquitectos de la UIA vuelve 30 años después a la capital catalana, con las Tres Chimeneas como principal escenario, para buscar soluciones a grandes retos

El autor de ‘Okinawa, el viento habla’, célebre novela gráfica ahora editada en castellano donde narró la posguerra en su región, comparte su pasión por Picasso, su existencia al margen de redes y tecnologías o las huellas que dejó el conflicto mundial en su tierra

El testimonio judicial de las supervivientes sigue siendo fundamental en los procesos contra los tratantes. Los policías y las asociaciones se centran en protegerlas y darles un futuro

La ofensiva anti LGTBIQ+ avanza en el continente, alentada por grupos ultraconservadores occidentales y otros extremistas. Decenas de huidos encuentran refugio en un discreto albergue en Abiyán y su relato es una radiografía de la violencia que les persigue

El PSOE se hace trampas en su propio relato sobre la colaboración con la justicia mientras la derecha amplifica las declaraciones de un empresario corrupto

Los resultados en Colombia y Perú consolidan una nueva derecha que encuentra en Washington ideas y métodos, además de a un aliado

Optando por uma formação quase toda reserva por já ter assegurado vaga para o mata-mata da Copa do Mundo com antecedência, a Argentina não encontrou dificuldades para vencer a Jordânia por 3 a 1, no primeiro encontro entre as duas seleções, na noite deste sábado (27), pela terceira e última rodada do Grupo J, no AT&T Stadium, em Arlington, nos arredores de Dallas. Leia mais (06/28/2026 - 00h57)

Último jogo valendo vaga na fase de 32 seleções da Copa do Mundo , na madrugada deste domingo (28), o duelo entre Argélia e Áustria começou com a possibilidade de que fizessem um "jogo de compadres", para empatarem e ambas se classificarem ao mata-mata. Leia mais (06/28/2026 - 01h31)

The Kuntanase District Court, Ashanti Region, has remanded a 17-year-old boy for allegedly inflicting multiple cutlass wounds on his mother and sister.

England made sure of first place in Group L as second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane earned their second win of this FIFA World Cup 2026™ at New York New Jersey Stadium.

The Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Area, His Royal Majesty Awulae Kwasi Amakye III, has thrown his weight behind the government’s flagship programme to end illegal mining, known as galamsey.

The legal battle surrounding the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has proven to be far more expansive than previously understood, with fresh revelations indicating a multi-pronged judicial strategy spanning three separate courts.

The Benkasa community in the Berekum West District of the Bono Region turned into a state of shock and grief, when a 40-year-old mentally impaired man allegedly butchered his 70-year-old biological father.

Congo DR completed a sensational comeback to secure progression to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time in their history, as goals from Yoane Wissa (2) and Fiston Mayele delivered a 3-1 win over eliminated Uzbekistan.

La entrada «Impunidad. Una crónica sobre el SII y los dineros de la política»: extracto del libro de Cristián Vargas se publicó primero en CIPER Chile .

Girls Showcase Artwork at Three-Day Exhibition in Ghazni Hayatullah.Rahimi Sun, 06/28/2026 - 04:32 Author Farid Ahmad Atiqi Arts & Culture A three-day art exhibition organized by two female artists has been held in Ghazni, featuring artworks created by nearly 70 other girls. The exhibition aims to promote local art, introduce the talents of female artists, and convey artistic messages marking the month of Muharram. Around 500 artworks, including calligraphy, paintings, handicrafts, and other artistic creations, have been put on display.

Five Killed as Floods and Storms Hit Eight Provinces in Afghanistan Hayatullah.Rahimi Sun, 06/28/2026 - 04:38 Author Sadaqat Ghorzang Profile Photo Author Job TOLOnews Reporter Afghanistan Over the past two days, storms, heavy rainfall, and flash floods have killed five people and caused extensive financial losses across several provinces in Afghanistan. Officials from the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) said the natural disasters have destroyed hundreds of acres of farmland, residential houses, roads, and irrigation canals. ANDMA spokesperson Mohammad Yousuf Hamad said: "During the past 48 hours, storms, landslides, and floods in Kabul, Zabul, Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman, Takhar, Kandahar, and Samangan provinces claimed the lives of five people.

By Oska Seyi Aiyeleso Nigeria does not have a cassava production problem. For decades, we have been the world’s largest producer of cassava. Every year, millions of tonnes are harvested across the country.

What happened to the $30 million (approximately N144 billion) contributed by the Nigerian government in collaboration with international partners as part of efforts to secure schools against attacks and abductions? The post Where is N144bn voted to protect schoolchildren? appeared first on Vanguard News .

a one-time Minister of State for Education and a two-term chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State between 1999 and 2007 before being appointed as the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor. For that reason, not many believed in his ability to deliver in that strategic office The post How Wike’s leveraging on Tinubu’s support to change FCT landscape, save lives appeared first on Vanguard News .

Brethren, welcome to the last Sunday in the month of June. In a couple of days, by the grace of God, we’ll be saying goodbye to the month of June. Significantly, it would be the end of the first half of year 2026.

A few authoritative voices are beginning to make the rest of us think again about the state police issue. Until a week or so ago, some of us had no objection to the establishment of state police in Nigeria. Our position was influenced by the unending attacks on citizens particularly in rural communities.

By Bunmi Sofola JOKE, a secondary school teacher married to James for close to 19 years tried not to raise her three children the way she’d been raised. “My father was very authoritarian and we were all in awe of him He was such a bully that mum dared not cross him. Prospective girlfriends and boyfriends […] The post There is so much police can do to tackle under-aged sex appeared first on Vanguard News .

Happy birthday to my dear friend and brother, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamilla, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. We grew up together with the likes of Folabie Caxton Martins, Wole Atunrase (both of whom lived just round the corner from you in Surulere), Deremie Ajidahun and so […] The post he Femi Gbajabiamila I know, by Femi Fani-Kayode appeared first on Vanguard News .

By Odna Frank-Chukkas It is late evening somewhere in Delta North Senatorial District. The rain has beenfalling since the afternoon. The kind of Delta rain that does not apologise, that turns red laterite roads into rivers and sends most sensible men indoors.

By George Ogbonnaya For years, discussions about small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria have focused on access to finance. While funding remains important, money alone will not drive the next stage of SME growth. We need to look beyond funding.

By Hassan Mahmood Ibrahim Today, we celebrate the 57th birthday of His Excellency, Dr. Gbenga Joel Hashim, an exceptional Nigerian whose life has been defined by courage, enterprise, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to national unity. Born into a humble royal family, Dr.

Onceupon a time, there was a blacksmith called Jallo who was famous all over the land for his smithing skills. People came from far and near to seek him out. He had a number of young apprentices from nearby villages learning the trade from him.

By Tunde Rahman Twenty-seven years into unbroken democracy, Nigeria’s federal structure remains our best tool for managing diversity and delivering development. But federalism is neither a contest between Abuja and the sub-nationals, nor is it a zero-sum competition for relevance. It is a covenant, an agreement to work together – keep some powers and grant some […] The post Why the centre and states’ partnership and alignment matter appeared first on Vanguard News .

The debate on who is football’s greatest player ever resurfaced again at the ongoing 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States after Lionel Messi struck a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 defeat of Algeria in their opening match. His brace in the 2-0 defeat of Austria reinforced the belief by his fans that […] The post Pele versus Messi, by Patrick Omorodion appeared first on Vanguard News .

“History is a record of what has happened in the past.” That was the first sentence in the History book given to us at Igbobi College, Yaba; when, as an Area Boy from Campos, Lagos, I gate-crashed into the school. History became one of my favourite subjects since then till today. However, it was not […] The post Ladi Adebutu and Iyabo Obasanjo can deliver Ogun, by Dele Sobowale appeared first on Vanguard News .

By Ayo Onikoyi Kaduna-born writer, painter, and cultural entrepreneur Suchet Baba has stressed the importance of Northern Nigeria telling its own stories through art, literature, and creative expression, saying authentic narratives are vital to preserving the region’s cultural identity and challenging long-held stereotypes. Baba, who is the founder and festival director of Arts and Vibes, […] The post Why Northern Nigeria must tell its own stories — Suchet Baba appeared first on Vanguard News .

THEY are in three different parties for now but within their inner recesses, something is working together. Three of the South-East governors are working hard to return to office in 2027 and one will strive to implant a successor he can always turn up to after leaving office next year. The post 2027: Tinubu’s ‘plans’ to sweep S/East appeared first on Vanguard News .

India News LIVE Updates, 28 June 2026: Trump Warns US Will ‘Complete The Job’ If Iran Breaches Ceasefire, 6.1 Quake Rattles Japan, 5.6 Quake Hits Venezuela Days After Twin Disasters

The Jordan national team vs Argentina national team match will get underway at 7:30 a.m. IST on Sunday and can be watched on the Unite8 Sports television channels, and ZEE5 app and website.

The season is helmed by four rotating directors — Loni Peristere, Clare Kilner, Nina Lopez-Corrado and Andrij Parekh, while Ryan Condal remains in charge of the show's overall direction as showrunner.

Kiev supera a Rusia en la carrera tecnológica. Sus avances le permiten entrenar drones con IA y espiar a Moscú con satélites en tiempo real  Leer

Las investigaciones judiciales destapan cómo se usó el fondo Covid en contra del reglamento europeo para empresas que ya estaban en crisis antes de la pandemia. Duro espera devolver ahora en 2035  Leer

Vacaciones, sol y mesa frente al mar. Es el combo perfecto para desconectar de las restricciones, pero sin renunciar a disfrutar ni a cuidarnos  Leer

Asume que su capacidad para impulsar políticas queda delimitada por su cuota de poder en los ejecutivos, pero defiende que podrán hacer cosas  Leer

El éxito de los Bafana se sustenta en el Mamelodi Sundowns, campeón de la Champions de África y propiedad de un magnate minero que también preside la Confederación Africana  Leer

"Va a ser inevitable. Hay que asumir que tenemos una temporada por delante ácida", escribió la secretaria, Gertrudis, al ex presidente  Leer

La campeona de Europa, tras un arranque dubitativo, afronta los cruces con incógnitas, pero también con certezas. Entre las dudas, la chispa, Rodri o la escasa aportación del banquillo. Entre las seguridades, la fiabilidad, Dani Olmo y Lamine  Leer

La Comunidad cierra hasta finales de agosto esta estación, aprovechando el parón estival y el refuerzo alternativo de S10 por carretera  Leer

Director de escena con una sólida trayectoria en la adaptación de grandes historias, Javier Hernández-Simón acaba de estrenar Los lunes al sol en Teatros del Canal. Estos son sus tres libros favoritos  Leer

Lo pensé en la sala de espera. Ya había terminado el libro que guardé en la mochila, el porcentaje de la batería se destacaba en rojo en la pantalla, así que retomé la observación de mi entorno  Leer

No todos los niños están listos para irse de colonias, pero la conciliación familiar lo requiere. Aquí va la lista de imprescindibles que no pueden faltarles fuera de casa  Leer

La familia presenta una reclamación al considerar que, en lugar de recibir atención para aliviar su sufrimiento, a una mujer con un 92% de discapacidad y graves dolores crónicos se le ofreció la muerte asistida como "alternativa"  Leer

Un 72% de la masa forestal de España está en manos de 3,5 millones de propietarios privados cuyas tierras se enfrentan a la temporada de incendios entre el abandono y los altos costes de prevención  Leer

La aparición de Cs en 2006 sacudió las aguas del "oasis catalán" en un momento muy parecido al actual: con la izquierda y el nacionalismo aliados en La Moncloa y el Palau de la Generalitat  Leer

El ámbito laboral es en el que se desarrolla la inclusión de las personas LGTBI en su día a día. Pero no es fácil y lo mucho avanzado sigue siendo poco. Cuatro líderes explican el cambio en España  Leer

Emigrantes venezolanos, frustrados por no poder viajar para ayudar, luchan por conocer la suerte de los suyos en la zona de la catástrofe  Leer

Sus enemigos le llaman nazi. Él apenas se inmuta. No se identifica en absoluto.

No hace autocrítica ante el Comité Federal ni por las investigaciones judiciales ni por las derrotas electorales. Se limita a comprometerse a no habrá un 'superdomingo' sin aclarar cuándo serán las generales  Leer

Strides will hold a 19.95 per cent stake in Pivot Path, while investors will hold 65.05 per cent with ESOP Pool at 15 per cent

Extreme heat has disrupted transport, strained hospitals, forced evacuations and renewed concerns over the growing impact of climate change.

The State government has also agreed to offer an additional plot in the upcoming Future City for a data centre to be set up by the bank

The Group of Ministers recommended granting bar licenses to airports, leading the Director of Excise & Prohibition to submit proposals and request the issuance of guidelines

K Nagaraj Naidu said recent initiatives between India and the US were laying the foundation for long-term collaboration across strategic technology sectors

The Tamil Nadu government will establish duty-free retail shops at the port to align it with international maritime and aviation hubs

Amid Nigeria’s escalating health care challenges, a growing body of expert opinions is coalescing around a collaborative model that integrates traditional beliefs with modern medical practice for better health outcomes. Proponents argue that embedding spiritual support within evidence-based health care frameworks could yield more comprehensive and culturally responsive solutions to the nation’s deepening public health […] The post Faith and medicine: Why Nigeria must embrace both appeared first on Tribune Online .

Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Layi Wasabi has opened up on how his perception of Wizkid’s music changed as his own life circumstances improved, revealing that he only fully connected with the Afrobeats star’s evolving sound after achieving a measure of financial success. Speaking during a recent conversation, Layi explained that he initially struggled […] The post Wizkid’s music started making sense to me when…— Layi Wasabi appeared first on Tribune Online .

I have made the critical statement, as part of my reform architecture for transforming the civil service institution in Nigeria, that we must always look toward history and the historical evolution of the public service in Nigeria for reform insights. One critical resource that forms a crucial part of that historical trajectory is the memoirs, […] The post Olu Falae’s The Triumph of Grace: Critical insights for deepening administrative reform in Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online .

By Akintunde Oloyede Blacksmithing is one of the oldest and most respected traditional crafts in Nigeria. For centuries, blacksmiths have played a vital role in the economic, social, and cultural development of communities across the country. Although modern technology has introduced new manufacturing methods, blacksmithing remains an important aspect of Nigerian heritage and continues to […] The post Importance of blacksmithing culture in modern Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online .

Culture advocate, playwright and veteran arts journalist, Ben Tomoloju, gave this preface to the roundtable on ‘Decolonisation of African Literature in Femi Osofisan’s works’ held as lead plenary during the 8-day ‘Femi Osofisan @80’ celebration at the JRandle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan, Lagos on June 14. IN 1973, as an 18-year-old Lower […] The post The Tale of the Appointed and Disappointed appeared first on Tribune Online .

Popular Nigerian singer and Executive Assistant on Entertainment to the Governor of Delta State, Harrysong, has commended Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for what he described as remarkable achievements in infrastructure development and people-oriented governance across the state. Harrysong, who has continued to serve as one of the administration’s ambassadors in the creative sector, said […] The post Oborevwori transforming Delta through infrastructure, healthcare, others — Harrysong appeared first on Tribune Online .

Thai-Nigerian singer and performer, Anastensia Okoye, popularly known as Anastensia, is gaining attention on Thailand’s singing show, Tower of Love, where she continues to showcase her voice, confidence and stage presence. The young artiste, who is of Thai and Nigerian heritage, has become one of the interesting faces on the show, bringing a different kind […] The post Nigerians urged to support Thai-Nigerian singer, Anastensia, on ‘Thailand’s Tower of Love’ appeared first on Tribune Online .

By Bisi Fakayode There are relationships that happen by chance, and there are those that are divinely ordained. My friendship and association with His Excellency, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, undoubtedly belong to the latter.

Africa is standing at a demographic crossroads. Between 2025 and 2050, Sub-Saharan Africa will add over 620 million people to its labour force — nearly 80% of the net increase across all emerging markets. This is the largest and fastest demographic shift in modern history.

Over the past two weeks, we have explored what seizures and epilepsy are, corrected common myths, discussed seizure first aid, and examined the emotional, psychological, and cognitive challenges that many people living with epilepsy face every day. If there is one lesson that stands out from this series, it is that epilepsy is far more […] The post Living well with epilepsy: A diagnosis is not the end of the story appeared first on Tribune Online .

Dr. Ikechukwu Obiaya is the current Dean of the School of Media and Communication Studies at Pan-Atlantic University. He shared his growing-up experiences and many other issues in this interview with SEGUN KASALI.

CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK THE abolition of slavery involved Great Britain in enormous expenditure. She paid the sum of £20m as compensation to British slave owners for the emancipation of their slaves. The sum of £400,000 was paid to Spain for the right to search her ships for slaves.

واشنگٹن (28 جون 2026): امریکا نے مسلسل دوسرے روز ایران پر بمباری کی ہے، جس میں سیریک، بندرِ لنگہ اور جزیرۂ قشم کو نشانہ بنایا گیا۔ یہ کارروائی آبنائے ہرمز کے قریب ایک تجارتی جہاز پر ڈرون حملے کے بعد کی گئی۔ امریکی سینٹرل کمانڈ نے کہا ہے کہ فوج نے ایران میں 10 اہداف […]

کراچی (28 جون 2026): آئی ایس پی آر نے کہا ہے کہ یونیورسٹی روڈ پر واقع رینجرز کیمپ پر حملہ کرنے والے دہشت گردوں کا تعلق جماعت الاحرار سے ہے، جو ایک بھارتی پراکسی ہے۔ آئی ایس پی آر نے کہا کہ 27 جون کو دہشت گردوں نے پاکستان رینجرز (سندھ) کے کیمپ کو نشانہ […]

تہران (28 جون 2026): ایران نے کہا ہے کہ اس نے امریکی حملوں کے بعد جوابی کارروائی کرتے ہوئے بحرین اور کویت میں موجود امریکی افواج پر حملے کیے ہیں، اور مزید حملوں کی صورت میں ’’تباہ کن جواب‘‘ دینے کی وارننگ دی ہے۔ پاسداران انقلاب نے ایک بیان میں کہا کہ بحرین اور کویت […]

Chicago and the rundown 1920s movie palace both need a hand with their restoration, the veteran North Side Congressman told supporters Saturday.

د پاکستان د سند ایالت په مرکز کراچۍ کې د رېنجرز ځواکونو پر مرکز له چاودېدونکو توکو ډک موټر او وسله‌وال برید مرګژوبله اړولې ده. ځايي رسنیو د امنیتي سرچینو په حواله لیکلي، چې وسله‌والو د شنبې ماښام مهال لومړی له چاودېدونکو توکو ډک موټر د رېنجرز نیمه‌پوځي ملېشې د ایالتي مرکز ودانۍ سره جنګولی او ورپسې یې له امنیتي ځواکونو سره ډزې تبادله کړې دي. د برید مسوولیت جماعت الاحرار ډلې منلی دی.

El vivero fundado por la familia Sumarroca en 1986 crece en el continente con nuevos centros productivos en México y Perú

El buen momento permite a las compañías financiarse a través del mercado, pero las salidas a bolsa siguen siendo la asignatura pendiente

El Comando Central norteamericano en la región señala que Teherán atacó un petrolero de bandera panameña en la costa de Omán

Tras la victoria de Inglaterra ante Panamá, la selección croata ya espera rival en los dieciseisavos de final, al igual que las Estrellas Negras, clasificadas entre las mejores terceras de grupo

Los panameños resisten 62 minutos, hasta que Bellingham rompe el cerco tras un saque de córner y su selección evita tener que enfrentarse a Portugal o Colombia en la ronda de dieciseisavos; el rival de los ingleses será Congo

La nueva presidenta de la DO Cava se convirtió en 2017 y con 32 años, tras una carrera en el mundo financiero, en consejera delegada de Vallformosa, empresa que en el último ejercicio alcanzó unas ventas récord de 39,5 millones

El recinto de Montjuïc cuenta con una recreación del Cristo de los Faroles en Córdoba, pero con un ‘cambio de sexo’ al sustituir la estatua y la cruz originales por una imagen de la madre de Jesús

Es útil ya desde el año 5.000 a.C. y ahora sirve para la construcción sostenible y antisísmica, la industria textil y de muebles, la gastronomía y la cosmética, así como la fabricación de todo tipo de utensilios y objetos

Al frente de la compañía desde 2009, defiende las listas de espera y la calidad suprema de los relojes de los que solo edita un máximo de 75.000 al año

Discover the fascinating history of Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town, from its origins as a disused road in 1947 to becoming South Africa's most storied motor racing venue. Learn about the visionaries who built it, the legendary drivers who raced there, and the upcoming Cape Grand Prix Revival in 2027, promising a return to its golden era.

Dubai, Jun 28: The US military said Saturday it had struck multiple targets in Iran at President Donald Trump's direction, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war's uneasy ceasefire. US Central Command, in a post to social media, said that US military aircraft targeted Iranian military “surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities” following an attack on a merchant vessel early on Saturday morning. The ongoing strikes in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control, even after Iran and the US reached an interim deal to try and agree on a final accord to end the conflict.

Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather visited the revered Ziyarat of Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani at Dreygam in Budgam district to review the ongoing and proposed development works and interact with the local residents. During the visit, the Speaker listened to the public demands and grievances and assured them that all their genuine concerns would be addressed on priority. Informing the gathering about the developmental initiatives, the Speaker said that works around Rs 40 lakh have already been approved for development and beautification of the revered Shrine.

A delegation of the Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), led by its State Media Coordinator Sheikh Salman, along with members of the Punjab Students Union (PSU), on Saturday visited the offices of the Directorate of Research and Medical Education (DRME), Punjab, and the Punjab Nurses Registration Council (PNRC), SAS Nagar, Mohali, to pursue the long-pending issue concerning the arbitrary academic decisions of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), which have placed the academic future of thousands of nursing students in jeopardy. The delegation met the concerned Director at DRME, who gave a patient hearing and assured that he would personally take up the matter with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. He further assured that the University would be directed to furnish a written clarification on the issues raised so that the grievances of the affected students could be examined in a transparent and time-bound manner.

The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President (Kashmir), Adv. Showkat Ahmad Mir asserted that despite operating within the constitutional and administrative constraints of a Union Territory and in the absence of restored statehood, the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government has consistently delivered transparent, people-centric, inclusive, and accountable governance over the past one and a half years. Addressing a special meeting at the party headquarters, Adv.

Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, Science & Technology and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today attended the D2CIA first National Conclave 2026, where the Jammu and Kashmir Chapter of the D2C Industry Association (D2CIA) was formally launched. Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, Film-makers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, industry leaders and stakeholders were present on the occasion The Minister said that the launch of the D2CIA J&K Chapter marks a significant milestone in the journey of building a robust innovation-driven economy and reflects the growing confidence of investors and entrepreneurs in Jammu and Kashmir. Satish Sharma said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the Government is committed to create an enabling ecosystem for the entrepreneurship, innovation and employment generation.

Apple growers in Kashmir have sold almost their entire stock of last season’s apples stored in Controlled Atmosphere (CA) facilities, but returns remained average to low as a glut in wholesale markets and poor fruit quality prevented prices from rising as expected. Last season, growers diverted lakhs of tonnes of apples to CA storage facilities across the Valley, hoping to secure better prices by releasing the produce gradually during the lean marketing period. However, the strategy yielded limited gains as markets continued to witness heavy arrivals and subdued demand.

Jammu, Jun 27: Director, Sericulture Development Department J&K, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, chaired a review meeting of officers of the Jammu Division at the Directorate of Sericulture, Jammu, to assess progress under various developmental schemes and departmental programmes. The meeting reviewed the physical and financial progress of ongoing projects under CAPEX, the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the Silk Samagra Scheme for financial years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26, along with the status of pending Utilisation Certificates and beneficiary details under the Direct Benefit Transfer system. Achievements under silkworm seed production, distribution and cocoon production targets for 2025-26 were also reviewed, alongside the action plan and targets for 2026-27.

Srinagar, Jun 27: In compliance to directions of the Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, DLSA), Srinagar and in collaboration with J&K Judicial Academy, District Legal Services Authority Srinagar organised a field visit for the Trainee Judges (Jr. Div.) (Batch-2026) to key institutions in the city. The trainee judges visited Ahata-e-Wagar, a Day Care Recreational Centre for Senior citizens, Observation Home Harwan, District Police Lines Srinagar, and Police Station Shaheed Gunj today.

Phobrang, Ladakh, Jun 27: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Saturday visited Phobrang Village in Changthang District, Ladakh, to interact with the participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme (VVVP). The programme, as per a PIB statement, was organised at Community Hall, Phobrang, in the presence of State Director, MY Bharat Ladakh, Tajamul Ara, Deputy Commissioner, Changthang, Shri Nitish Rajora, officers of MY Bharat, Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), civil administration, local representatives and villagers. The dignitaries were accorded a warm traditional Ladakhi welcome with Khataks.

Srinagar, Jun 27: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has strongly demanded “a comprehensive economic and housing package” for the people living in Srinagar's old city. He said that “the historic city has suffered decades of official neglect, leaving its residents to struggle with severe economic hardships and an acute housing crisis.” In his statement, Bukhari said, “Acute poverty is evident in the localities of the old city, historically known as Shahr-e-Khaas. Many residents live in inadequate housing, and overcrowding is a common reality.

Ramban, Jun 27: Two members of a family were killed and four others injured on Saturday after a vehicle (car) rolled down a gorge on Guldanda Road in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district. Officials sources said that the vehicle (swift car) bearing registration number JK02DN-3062 on its way to Bhaderwah from Gulidanda skidded off the road near Basti village on the Bhaderwah-Bani road and plunged into maize fields. Two occupants succumbed to injuries at Sub-District Hospital Bhaderwah.

Kargil, Jun 27: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is scheduled to arrive in Ladakh on June 28 for his annual extended summer stay. He is travelling to the region following medical treatment in Delhi. His time in Ladakh will include religious teachings and special celebrations for his 91st birthday on July 6, official sources said.

Srinagar, Jun 27: A brief spell of rainfall on Friday night exposed the defunct drainage infrastructure in various areas of Srinagar as roads were submerged in muddy water, leaving locals struggling to navigate cesspools. The waterlogging, witnessed around iconic Boulevard Road, especially near Ghat Nos. 3 and 4 and adjoining areas, occurred after only a few minutes of rainfall, raising fresh concerns over the drainage system in one of Kashmir's premier tourist destinations.

Srinagar, Jun 27: In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has placed its president, Javid Ahmad Kitab, under ‘interim suspension’ and issued a public advisory distancing itself from any action taken by him in the Association's name. The Apex Council, in a public notification issued by the JKCA office on Saturday, said all stakeholders, including affiliated clubs, financial institutions, government authorities and service providers, should refrain from recognising any act or decision purportedly undertaken by Kitab on behalf of JKCA after his suspension. The public notice read, “It is hereby notified for the information of all members, affiliated clubs, players, officials, stakeholders, financial institutions, governmental authorities, service providers and the general public that Shri Javid Ahmad Kitab stands placed under interim suspension from the office President, Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) pursuant to the Resolution duly passed by the Apex Council of the Association”.

Srinagar, Jun 27: Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of the ongoing Council Hall project at the SMC Headquarters to review the progress of the vital infrastructure initiative aimed at strengthening the Corporation’s institutional capacity and enhancing public service delivery. During the inspection, the Commissioner reviewed the status of construction works and inspected various components of the project.   The visit was attended by the concerned Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), who briefed the Commissioner on the scope of work, physical progress achieved, and the scheduled timeline for completion.

Srinagar, Jun 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Technology (IoT), University of Kashmir, to strengthen entrepreneurship, innovation and startup development in the Union Territory. The MoU was signed during an industry-led mentorship session at JKEDI's Sempora campus, attended by industry leaders, technology experts, academicians, startups, students and aspiring entrepreneurs. The agreement aims to foster institutional collaboration in entrepreneurship development, startup incubation, innovation, capacity building, skill enhancement and mentoring support for students, innovators and emerging entrepreneurs.

Srinagar, Jun 27: Reinforcing its steadfast commitment to entrepreneurship development and inclusive economic growth, J&K Bank today joined the nationwide observance of International MSME Day by organising a large-scale MSME Awareness Campaign across all its 35 operational Clusters through customer outreach programmes spanning its branch network across the country. Organised in association with local business groups, trade bodies, Byopar Mandals and other recognised institutions, the campaign engaged directly with local business communities through awareness sessions and structured deliberations with prominent trade organisations, regional business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs. During these interactions, Bank officials underscored the pivotal role of the MSME sector as a primary engine of innovation, employment generation, economic growth and sustainable development while highlighting the importance of timely institutional finance in fostering enterprise.

Srinagar, Jun 27: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) participated in an interaction convened by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday at SKICC to discuss arrangements for the smooth and successful conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry was represented by Senior Vice President Umar Nazir Tibetbaqal and Secretary General Faiz Ahmad Bakshi. Speaking during the interaction, the KCCI highlighted the centuries-old association of the people of Kashmir with the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, emphasising that Kashmiris have historically played an integral role in facilitating and serving the annual pilgrimage.

Tokyo, Jun 28: A magnitude-6.1 earthquake rattled northeastern Japan early Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the latest in a series of major temblors hitting the region. No tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. But the recent spate of quakes coming during typhoon season has set off worries about mudslides.

Srinagar, Jun 27: Jammu & Kashmir speedster Auqib Nabi's impressive four-wicket haul for India A against Sri Lanka A has brought immense joy to his family, with his father expressing confidence that the young pacer is steadily moving closer to fulfilling his dream of representing the senior Indian team. Reacting to his son's match-winning spell, Auqib's father, Ghulam Nabi Dar, said the achievement was the result of relentless hard work and perseverance. "As a father, all I told him before the match was to keep working hard and keep moving forward.

As the Amarnath Yatra (SANJY-2026) approaches, senior officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with Army, CRPF, and BSF counterparts, conducted high-level security reviews across multiple axes to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the annual pilgrimage. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Kashmir Range Anantnag, Javed Iqbal Mattoo, chaired a comprehensive briefing session with senior officers from Police, Army, CRPF, and BSF at Navayuga Tunnel Qazigund, Kulgam. The meeting focused on finalising security arrangements for the Pahalgam axis.

A contractor has moved a Commercial Court here seeking its intervention for an interim relief to restrain the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) from alleged diversion of funds earmarked for the construction of its Chamber House despite an ongoing recovery suit involving purported unpaid dues. In an application filed before the Court of the 9th Additional District Judge (Commercial Court) Srinagar, the plaintiff, M/s Net Surfer through its proprietor Wasim Rifat Mir, submits that it had earlier filed a recovery suit seeking payment of outstanding construction bills, interest, damages and costs amounting to nearly Rs 1.90 crore. The applicant claims that KCCI owes an admitted liability of Rs 56.89 lakh and that additional verified bills have increased the admitted outstanding amount to Rs 76.50 lakh.

Six drug samples lifted from Kashmir have been declared “Not of Standard Quality” (NSQ) in the latest monthly drug quality surveillance report of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). While detection of NSQ drugs is routine, the opacity on drug samples lifted and tested by the J&K Drug and Food Control Organisation this financial year raises fresh concerns about medicine safety and regulatory oversight in J&K. The latest CDSCO alert is part of a nationwide list and identifies 111 batches of drugs failing quality tests from various states and UTs.

On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah called for a united and sustained societal movement against the growing menace of drug abuse, saying the battle cannot be won by the government alone. Dr Farooq said that tackling substance abuse is a collective responsibility that demands the active participation of families, educational institutions, religious leaders, civil society organisations, healthcare professionals and the youth themselves, said a press release. "The fight against drugs is not the sole prerogative of the government.

With the Apni Party's organisational elections underway, the party's chief coordinator and returning officer today urged party workers to “create a democratic environment within the party and work hard to further strengthen the party.” He was addressing a party workers' convention in Lolab. During the convention, several office bearers were elected. Speaking on the occasion, Padder said that “Apni Party leadership is striving to create a democratic environment within the party, wherein there is accountability and office bearers are elected by party workers and concerned leaders through a smooth democratic process.” He urged party workers to “make concerted efforts to strengthen the party cadre in their respective areas and remain in close contact with the people on the ground.” The senior party leaders who were present on the occasion include party’s Senior Vice President Ghulam Hassan Mir, Provincial President Mohammad Ashraf Mir,   and others.

Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq addressed a large gathering on the occasion of  Youm-e-Ashura at Astan-e-Aaliya Alam Sahib, Narwara, Srinagar, where many people, including women, participated in the traditional gathering. Speaking on the significance of Youm-e-Ashoora, Mirwaiz said the day holds great importance in Islamic history and tradition, as many events associated with the lives of various Prophets of Allah are remembered on this day. He said it is a day of reflection, gratitude, repentance and renewal of faith.

On the 11th of Muharram, the Jammu and Kashmir Anjuman Sharie Shian organized Alam and Zuljanah processions at various locations across the Kashmir Valley. The largest Zuljanah procession was taken out from Imambara Yagipora, Magam, where tens of thousands of mourners participated in a solemn display of devotion and remembrance of the martyrs of Karbala. A religious gathering was held at Imambara Yagipora from the morning, during which eminent Zakireen recited elegies and addressed the mourners.

President J&K BJP & MP Rajya Sabha Sat Sharma along with Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organisation), chaired an organizational meeting of BJP’s organizational district Jammu North. Sat Sharma, while addressing the meeting, said that the structural strength of the BJP lies in its unyielding ideological foundation and disciplined ground cadre. He said that in order to fulfil the aim of observing Dr.

Abdul Ahad Azad Memorial Degree College, Bemina celebrated Indian Philosophers Day on June 25. The one day seminar titled Cosmic Consciousness in Vedanta and Kashmir Shaivism: A Comparative and Integrative Study started with presidential address by Professor Hamidullah Marazi who highlighted the need to develop appetite for comparative studies that reveal new vistas/perspectives necessary to observe world philosophies. He said “we need to develop the desire to study new discourses that may not be familiar to us”.

Residents of Darmahama-Guzarbal village in north Kashmir’s Bandipora, metres away from NHPC power project in the district have urged the Power Development Department (PDD) to upgrade their dilapidated electricity network, citing severe safety concerns caused by decades-old wooden poles and low-hanging wires. The local power supply currently relies on bare wires tied to residential tin fences, trees, sticks, and rotting wooden poles. Locals state that this setup becomes particularly dangerous during bad weather, as electric current often leaks into wet trees and iron structures.

Justice Moksha Khujuria Kazmi, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Administrative Judge for District Baramulla, paid an official visit to the District Court Complex Baramulla and Court Complex Sopore on Saturday to review the functioning of the district judiciary, assess judicial infrastructure, and interact with Judicial Officers and members of the Bar. During her visit to the District Court Complex Baramulla, the Judge inaugurated the newly established Ladies Advocates' Bar Room, created to provide a dedicated workspace for women advocates and further enhance the professional working environment within the court complex. The inauguration was attended by the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Baramulla, Jawad Ahmad; Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr.

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo visited Sailkhanen village in Kulgam district and held a public darbar to directly engage with the people and listen to their grievances and developmental aspirations. Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that the Omar Abdullah-led government is committed to people-centric governance and is making concerted efforts to fulfil the developmental aspirations of the people and ensure improved services at their doorsteps. She said that several projects of public importance have been initiated in recent months and healthcare facilities have been upgraded across Jammu and Kashmir, with particular focus on rural and far-flung areas.

District Administration Kupwara in collaboration with the Indian Army, Saturday organised 'Jashn-e-Kupwara 2026', a grand cultural festival that celebrated the rich heritage, youthful talent and communal harmony of the district. Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb attended the event as the Chief Guest while General Officer Commanding (GOC) 28 Infantry Division Major General Rakesh Nair, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kupwara, senior Army officers, civil administration officials, representatives of various government departments, educational institutions, civil society members and a large number of residents were also present. On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara highlighted the district’s rich cultural legacy and the immense potential of its youth.

Sweepers engaged with the Municipal Committee (MC) Langate Saturday held a peaceful protest, demanding regularisation of their services and salary hike. The protesters said that they have been serving in the department for years but continue to work on meagre wages without the benefits available to regular employees. "We have been working tirelessly for the last several decades to keep the town clean but our services are not being regularised.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu has achieved a major milestone in cancer care by successfully performing the first-ever interstitial brachytherapy procedure in Jammu and Kashmir for a 26-year-old woman diagnosed with stage II vulvar cancer. The patient was managed under the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AIIMS Jammu. Vulvar cancer is a rare gynaecological malignancy, accounting for only 4 percent of all gynaecological cancers and is particularly uncommon in young patients.

Do 1/16 finału mundialu oprócz zwycięzców i drużyn, które zajęły drugie miejsce w grupach awansowało też osiem drużyn z trzecich miejsc z najlepszym bilansem punktowym i bramkowym. Największym pechowcem okazał się Iran, który odpadł z mundialu ze względu na gorszy od Senegalu bilans bramkowy.

Ostatni okres z dość niskimi temperaturami tworzył swego rodzaju blokadę chłodnego powietrza nad Polską – nam się wtedy udało, ale np. w Hiszpanii, Francji czy Wielkiej Brytanii padały rekordy ciepła. Teraz ta zimna zapora ustąpiła, w efekcie czego afrykańskie powietrze ma swobodę, aby się rozlać na cały kontynent – mówi klimatolog prof.

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Rupert Lowe jest bezkompromisowym wrogiem multikulturalizmu i błyskotliwym prawicowym polemistą. Jego partia Restore Britain może w przyszłości przejąć rolę partii protestu w Wielkiej Brytanii.

As the lights dimmed in the Shanghai theatre, the string quartet struck up once more for the encore. Tina Zhang was fully drawn into the psychological thriller, but it was not until after the show that she found out that the musical was originally from South Korea. Zhang, 39, saw the official Chinese adaptation of Interview for the first time last year.

Domestic makers of heavy-duty trucks are emerging as the latest beneficiaries of accelerating electrification on China’s roads, as technological gains and lower ownership costs are bolstering overseas sales amid a global energy crisis. Southeast Asia and Africa, where Chinese makers have already established overseas assembly hubs, were expected to serve as new growth engines for companies ranging from FAW Jiefang to Foton Commercial Vehicles, according to analysts at S&P Global Ratings. The two...

Hong Kong cannot be faulted for not working hard enough to catch up in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. Government funding is flowing generously towards projects focused on AI adoption. In recent years, the government has pumped billions into building the necessary infrastructure, including HK$2.84 billion (US$364 million) for a semiconductor centre, HK$3 billion for an AI subsidy scheme and another HK$1 billion allocated for an advanced AI R&D institute.

Stand on the pedestrian crossing outside McDonald’s in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, and you will understand something about how travel works in the 21st century. To the office workers and taxi drivers streaming past, it is just another junction in Malaysia’s biggest city. Yet Chinese tourists will often stop at the side of the intersection, phones raised, capturing a sight only RedNote taught them to see.

With Japan imposing higher visa fees for tourists from July while moving away from an ultra-loose monetary policy, foreign investors must prepare themselves for both direct and indirect impacts on their real estate assets, according to agents and analysts. There is a dearth of data on the total number of homes bought by non-residents in Japan, but agents said the two main reasons for purchasing were to either use them as a primary base while they explored the country’s tourist destinations, or...

The legality of prediction markets in Hong Kong has been called further into question, with at least one international brokerage firm operating such a platform in the city, prompting the market regulator to say certain activities may be considered “financial products”. Lawyers were also split on whether the delineation between financial products and illegal gambling was clear under the city’s existing laws given the nature of prediction markets, with one saying the latest case highlights a “grey...

A police dog in southwestern China, who continuously refused food and water while awaiting the return of its injured handler, has captured the hearts of millions online after their emotional reunion went viral. According to Yunnan police, the officer, known by the alias Awei, hails from Chuxiong in Yunnan province. He is the handler of Bulu, a four-year-old German shepherd specially trained for narcotics detection in complex operational environments.

A recent apology by the Dutch prime minister to the Netherlands’ Malukan community for systemic mistreatment by the state has met with mixed responses; some welcomed the remorse while others demanded concrete action over symbolic words. On June 21, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten formally apologised to members of the 75,000-strong Malukan community for the state’s mistreatment of the first generation of Malukans who arrived in Europe 75 years ago from the Maluku Islands in Indonesia,...

A new Chinese law that pledges to hold overseas individuals and organisations responsible for undermining ethnic unity is mainly intended to have a “deterrent effect”, according to analysts. The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress was passed in March and is set to take effect next month, with Article 63 at the heart of the controversy about targeting people outside China. The law provides a new framework which analysts said was designed to counter Western ideological influence and provide...