Hong Kong marks first National Security Education Day since passing domestic security law

Hong Kong marks first National Security Education Day since passing domestic security law

Hong Kong held its first National Security Education Day since the city enacted its domestic security legislation. The day was launched in the city after the Beijing-imposed security law in 2020 to raise public awareness of national security. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Namibia

Fatal Accident Claims Life of 62-Year-Old Namibian Man in Olukonda Constituency

A tragic incident occurred at Omanoakambungu village in the Oshikoto region's Olukonda constituency, resulting in the immediate death of a 62-year-old Namibian man who lost control of the vehicle he was driving. Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo, the Namibian Police Force Oshikoto Regional Crime Investigation Coordinator says the deceased, identified as Uukelo Tomas from Onakandi village in the Oshipala area, was driving a white Toyota double cab pick-up with a WIndhoek […]

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Namibia

Fatal Road Accident Claims Life of 39-Year-Old Pedestrian in Namibia

A tragic incident occurred at Oshuushe village in the Oshana Region, resulting in the instantaneous death of a 39-year-old man who was reportedly struck by a vehicle while crossing the road. Chief Inspector Thomas Aiyambo of the Namibian Police Force Oshana Community Policing Sub-division provided details, stating that the incident occurred on the Ondangwa-Oshikango main road during the early hours of Sunday. According to Aiyambo, the driver of a silver […]

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South Africa

S.A’s MK Party to March on Electoral Commission To Demand Removal of Commissioner Amid Zuma List Controversy

The MK-party in S.A says it plans to march to the Electoral Commission's offices in Centurion on Friday. The country's Electoral Commission last week turned to the Constitutional Court in a bid to try and keep former president Jacob Zuma off the party's parliamentary list. MK spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela says they want IEC commissioner Janet Love removed, citing allegations of bias and misconduct:

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World

Tokyo court hears racial profiling case

A Tokyo court is hearing a case alleging racial profiling by the Japanese police. Three foreign-born residents are seeking about 20-thousand dollars in damages in the unprecedented lawsuit. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo.

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South Africa

S.A’s Border Management Authority Halts 281,000 Illegal Entries During Easter

The Commissioner of the S.A Border Management Authority, Michael Masiapato, reports that during the Easter period, their operations intercepted and prevented over 281,000 individuals from illegally entering South Africa through its 71 ports of entry. Masiapato highlights a decline in the use of conveyancers transporting illegal migrants, while also mentioning the issuance of eight penalties totaling 270,000 rand to bus companies caught ferrying illegal migrants.

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Namibia

Suspect Arrested in Fatal Oshakati Bar Stabbing Incident

A suspect involved in a fatal stabbing at a bar in Oshakati's Oneshila Evululuko location has been arrested following a manhunt by the Namibian Police Force in the Oshana region. The suspect, from Oshandumbala village, was apprehended with the help of his parents and is charged with murder and attempted murder. The incident occurred after the suspect engaged in a fight with the deceased, allegedly provoked by having wine thrown […]

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Uncategorized

U.S V.P Harris blasts Trump as ‘architect’ of abortion health crisis

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has blasted Donald Trump for the unraveling of abortion rights in America…calling him the "architect of this healthcare crisis." She made the remarks during a fiery campaign speech in Tucson, Arizona on Friday - just days after the state's top court upheld a law from 1864 - criminalizing and banning nearly all abortions. Toni Waterman has more.

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World

Guterres calls for calm in the Middle East

Diplomats in the UN Security Council called for restraint following Iran's drone attack on Israel on Saturday. The council met for an emergency meeting on Sunday with members fearing a full-blown spillover of the conflict in the region. Jody Jacobs reports from the U.N HQ in New York.

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