Manila: The Philippines penalized 2,765 police officers in 2024, with 903 dismissed from service, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil said Sunday. According to Namibia Press Agency, among the punished police officers, Marbil stated that 1,112 received suspensions. The suspended officers included a colonel, 19 lieutenant
Ohangwena: A 32-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a 44-year-old woman with an arrow in the stomach at Eexwa village in the Eenhana district of the Ohangwena region. Namibian Police Ohangwena’s Crime Investigation Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Melanie Mbuuru confirmed the incident on Sunday, saying it occurred around 21h30
Colombo: The Sri Lankan navy has arrested over 50 Indian fishermen so far this year for illegally fishing in Sri Lankan waters, according to the navy. According to Namibia Press Agency, the most recent seizure occurred on Saturday and Sunday, when the navy seized three Indian fishing boats and apprehended
New York: The Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations hosted a Lunar New Year celebration on Friday night at the UN headquarters in New York. Over 400 guests, including senior UN officials and representatives of more than 100 countries, attended. According to Namibia Press Agency, Miguel Angel Moratinos,
Kabul: Afghanistan’s central bank announced that it will inject 25 million U.S. dollars on Monday in a bid to maintain the stability of the national currency, the afghani. “The bidders, including moneychangers and private banks, should deposit the necessary money in cash in the form of afghani in the central
New Delhi: India celebrated the 76th Republic Day on Sunday with a parade at New Delhi’s historical road “Kartavya Path,” which connects the President House and the India Gate. The event marked a significant moment in the nation’s history, showcasing its cultural and military heritage. According to Namibia Press Agency,
Kinshasa: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Saturday announced the recall of its embassy staff in Rwanda amid advances by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebellion, which fueled diplomatic tensions between Kinshasa and Kigali. The DRC foreign ministry said in a statement released late Saturday that it had
Kiribati: Kiribati President Taneti Maamau recently extended warmest holiday greetings and best wishes to the Chinese people ahead of the Spring Festival. In a pre-recorded video greeting, Maamau said the Spring Festival is an important traditional festival for the Chinese people, symbolizing reunion, harmony, and new hope. According to Namibia