JAKARTA, June 8 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed a new head of the agency responsible for implementing his flagship free meals programme, replacing the previous office holder who was dismissed and arrested on graft charges last week.Here are some key details about the inauguration:At the presidential palace, Prabowo appointed Nanik Sudaryati Deyang as the new head of the National Nutrition Agency, replacing her predecessor Dadan Hindayana, who was arrested last week on corruption allegations linked to the free meals programme.The Attorney General’s Office also arrested two of the agency’s deputy heads on corruption charges, resulting in state losses.The…
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A viral video has amused netizens after what appeared to be a dramatic sea rescue turned out to be something much more humorous. PUBLISHED : 8 Jun 2026 at 18:21 Screenshot from Facebook user Hmee Sarayut. KRABI — A boat captain improvised a way for a tourist who was reluctant to dive to see fish by having their head submerged, in a video that initially led viewers to mistake the scene for a rescue.The clip, shared on Sunday by Krabi tourism operator Hmee Sarayut, shows two people on a paddleboard — one paddling while the other lies face-down with their…
CHINO, CALIF. — Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics announced its spore-forming probiotic strain has been added to Health Canada’s Veterinary Health Product (VHP) list for dogs. This makes the ingredient the first and only Bacillus clausii strain to achieve the regulatory distinction and offers pet supplement brands differentiation in the competitive pet probiotic market. Bacillus clausii 088AE is the foundational strain found in Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics’ ProbioSEB CSC3 Pet™ ingredient, a blend of three, spore-forming probiotics developed specifically for support gut and immune health in dogs and cats. Health Canada’s VHP review process demands precise strain identification, documented safety, manufacturing consistency and substantiated…
Human rights experts from 20 countries, including Peru, Nepal, Argentina, and the African Union converged in Chongqing on Sunday for the start of the Human Rights Action in China·2026 Chongqing Tour. [Photo by Deng Rui/For chinadaily.com.cn] Human rights experts from 20 countries, including Peru, Nepal, Argentina, and the African Union, converged in Chongqing on Sunday for the start of the Human Rights Action in China·2026 Chongqing Tour. During a visit to the Minzhucun community in Jiulongpo district, Gerald Mbanda, a researcher and publisher of Africa-China Review from Rwanda, explained that the local shape of democratic governance mirrored the practice in…
BEIJING, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from China.org.cnVideo Link: https://youtu.be/9NLo7nKtGo8 The China International Supply Chain Expo, or CISCE, showcases not only finished products but also the networks of companies behind them. To understand how they all fit together, Jason traveled from exhibition booths to factories and test tracks, tracing the supplier network of one of China’s leading car manufacturers, Dongfeng. His journey began at Dongfeng’s MHERO test track, where the MHERO II demonstrated its off-road capabilities by tackling steep inclines and deep water crossings. Beneath its rugged exterior lies a “cage armor” body structure, largely constructed…
JD.com Inc. will open its first physical JD Mall home appliance store in Hong Kong later this month, marking an important step in the e-commerce giant’s expansion into international markets. The Wan Chai outlet, which is set to begin operation on June 18, is part of its broader plan to establish six to eight experience-focused JD Mall stores in the city’s popular commercial districts like Sha Tin and Mong Kok over the next three years, the company said on Friday. You’ve accessed an article available only to subscribers VIEW OPTIONS Source link
Western commentary has often mistaken disruption for collapse, while the UAE has continued to operate, recover, and adapt under pressure Dubai is not collapsing. But you would not know that from much of the recent Western commentary. As the US-Israel war with Iran spilled into the Gulf, a parallel battle took shape not on the ground, but in the realm of perception. Although a ceasefire has since reduced the intensity of direct hostilities and diplomatic discussions between Washington and Tehran have resumed, the struggle over narratives continues. In many respects, the post-conflict debate has become a test of whether earlier…
The Indian arm of Diageo, United Spirits, is expected to cease factory operations at another of its Hyderabad sites by the end of August 2026. United Spirits distributes a portfolio of Diageo products as well as Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) The facility is located in Venkateshwara Nagara, in the Malkajgiri district of Hyderabad. United Spirits has confirmed its intention to transfer the excise license associated with the unit to an as yet undisclosed party, pending the necessary statutory approvals. The filing indicates that the facility generated 2% of the company’s revenue in the 2025-26 financial year, equivalent to ₹5,99…
NIA moves Delhi court for voice samples of US citizen, 6 Ukrainians in alleged Myanmar training module case ANI News Source link
The European Union is preparing new guidance to combat China’s increasingly concerning reach into the bloc’s critical maritime infrastructure, according to a Council document seen by Euronews. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While the document doesn’t explicitly mention China, references to foreign investment screening, ownership of critical infrastructure, geopolitical threats and strategic autonomy leave little doubt about the underlying concern. Chinese state-linked companies like COSCO Shipping hold stakes in major EU ports, including the Ports of Hamburg and Rotterdam in Germany, and the Port of Piraeus in Greece is often referred to as Beijing’s “gateway to Europe”. The draft Council conclusions, proposed by…