Switzerland is proposing to share its experience in drug addiction programmes with Seychelles while exploring new areas for cooperation, the Swiss ambassador said on Thursday. Chasper Sarott made the statement to reporters after his first meeting with Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House. "This was my opportunity to meet President Ramkalawan after not being able [...]
CNN's Nick Paton Walsh looks at the scenes of ruin as Russian soldiers quickly retreat in northern Ukraine near the Russian border. Source: Latest CNN News
The war in Ukraine will soon be three months old. Russia's forces are still well short of the minimum objectives set out by President Vladimir Putin and in many areas the front lines are beginning to look static. But after weeks of intense bombardment, the Ukrainians' defensive lines in the east are also degraded. Source: [...]
Finland's president and prime minister said on Thursday they were in favour of joining NATO and a formal decision would be taken this weekend, after Russia's war in Ukraine sparked a swift U-turn in opinion. The Kremlin immediately responded to the announcement, saying it would have to take "military-technical" steps if Finland joined the Western [...]
Sri Lanka's embattled president swore in a new prime minister Thursday to replace his brother, who was banned from leaving the country after his supporters launched violent attacks on a protest against the nation's economic crisis. The new premier, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has already served in the office five times -- but it remains to be [...]
A work permit for foreigners working in Seychelles – known as a gainful occupation permit (GOP) – for management positions in the island state's tourism industry will become more expensive to encourage more locals to be employed in managerial posts, President Wavel Ramkalawan said on Thursday. He made the statement while addressing students at the [...]
Finland's President and Prime Minister released a statement confirming the country's intent to join NATO. CNN's Nic Robertson breaks down the statement and explains how this decision may affect the country's relationship with Russia. Source: Latest CNN News
Finland's president and prime minister announced their support for joining NATO on Thursday, moving the Nordic nation which shares an 800-mile border with Russia one step closer to membership of the US-led military alliance. Source: Latest CNN News
Oil exploration in Seychelles' territorial waters is set to restart after the island nation signs an agreement with a British oil company before the end of the month, said a top official. Patrick Joseph, the chief executive of PetroSeychelles, the state-owned hydrocarbon exploration regulator, told SNA that "the signing will depend on the availability of [...]
Russian soldiers shot two unarmed civilians as they walked away after an encounter in the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Source: Latest CNN News