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Venezuela Double Earthquake Death Toll Hits 5,278
The death toll from the catastrophic double earthquake that struck Venezuela has risen sharply to 5,278, according to figures reported by Le…
Japan: A Spy Haven Fuelling Russia's War
He worked from an office just a ten-minute walk from Japan's National Police Agency — one of the country's key bodies responsible for counte…
Incendies ravagent le Var et la Corse
Une vague de chaleur intense et une végétation desséchée ont provoqué de graves incendies dimanche 19 juillet dans le Var et en Corse, rappe…
Mauritian in Spain Backs La Roja in World Cup Final
When the final whistle blows at the World Cup final, few supporters will feel the tension quite like Joe Sunassee — a Mauritian expatriate b…
Spain Crowned World Champions: Madrid Erupts
Spain has once again written its name into football history, claiming the World Cup title and sending the streets of Madrid into a frenzy of…
From Maradona to Messi: A Mauritian Family's Love
For many football fans around the world, supporting a national team is a matter of geography. For Rahul and his family in Mauritius, it is a…
Sydney Pierre Tipped for Role in Reform
According to a late-breaking evening report from Le Défi Media, political insiders are pointing to Sydney Pierre as a figure whose position …
Mauritius Buzzes as Spain Meets Argentina
Football fever has gripped Mauritius as the island nation prepares for what promises to be one of the most electrifying World Cup finals in …
Spain Crowned World Champions Over Argentina
Spain have been crowned FIFA World Cup champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a tightly contested final. The narrow scoreline belied the…
Rain Expected in South and Central Plateau
Mauritius is set to experience localised rain showers in two of its most climatically active zones — the South and the Central Plateau — acc…
US-Iran Strikes Escalate in Middle East
Tensions in the Middle East show no signs of abating as American military strikes and Iranian counter-responses continue to escalate in what…
Brent Crude Tops $90: What It Means for Mauritius
Global oil markets are flashing warning signs once again. The Brent crude benchmark has surged past the $90 per barrel mark, reaching its hi…
Messi's World Cup Dream Ends in Tears
The dream is over. Argentine press reacted with heartbreak as Lionel Messi's bid for glory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a painful end,…
Trump menace de détruire l'Iran en cas d'attentat
Dans une déclaration aux tonalités belliqueuses, l'ancien — et désormais actuel — président américain Donald Trump a lancé un avertissement …
World Cup 2026: France Draw Tough Quarter
France's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has taken a dramatic turn as Les Bleus find themselves drawn against a powerhouse opponent in the quar…
Mauritius 2026/27 Budget: Pension Reform Debated
As Mauritius prepares for its 2026/27 national budget cycle, public debate is intensifying around one of the most politically sensitive issu…
Belgique boostée par l'affaire Balogun
Dans le monde du football, les controverses ont parfois l'effet inattendu de souder un groupe. C'est précisément ce que les joueurs de l'équ…
Teen Student Caught with 102g of Cannabis in Coromandel
Authorities in Coromandel have arrested an 18-year-old secondary school student following the discovery of 102 grams of cannabis on his pers…
Budget 2026-27: Keeping Graduates in Mauritius
As Mauritius prepares its 2026–2027 national budget, economist Daneshwar Damry has placed a pressing issue front and centre: the growing exo…
Coupe du Monde 2026 : La Suisse en 8es
La Suisse a franchi une étape décisive dans la Coupe du Monde 2026 en dominant l'Algérie sur le score de 2 buts à 0, décrochant ainsi sa pla…
Hit-and-Run in Rose-Hill Leaves Pedestrian Dead
A pedestrian lost their life in Rose-Hill in what authorities are treating as a suspected hit-and-run incident, according to a report by Le …
Tuchel urges England to stay patient
Thomas Tuchel, the German tactician appointed as England's head coach, has sent a clear message to supporters and players alike: patience wi…
Paternité refusée : droits de l'enfant en jeu
La question de la paternité refusée soulève des enjeux juridiques et humains profonds à Maurice. Lorsqu'un père biologique refuse de reconna…
Mauritius Pension Reform: Key Expert Findings
Mauritius is edging closer to a significant overhaul of its pension system, following the release of an interim report by a government-appoi…
Ramgoolam reveals pension experts' pay
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has lifted the veil on the remuneration packages awarded to members of the government-appointed expert commis…
Pension Reform: Subron Calls for Public Voice
Trade union leader and political figure Ashok Subron has weighed in on Mauritius's ongoing pension reform debate, asserting that recent even…
Mauritius Pension Means Test: Who Are the Experts?
Mauritius is preparing for a significant shift in how it distributes its basic retirement pension, with a government-appointed committee of …
Gunness Trial: Defence Demands New Cross-Examination
The trial of Ajay Gunness took a significant procedural turn this week as the defence team formally requested a new cross-examination of the…
Ramgoolam Defends Pension Reform in Parliament
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam stood firm in Parliament this week, defending his government's pension reform agenda during a heated Prime Mi…
Means Test May Cost Prayag SBM Vice-Presidency
Ashok Prayag's anticipated appointment as Vice-President of the State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) may be in jeopardy, according to a report by L…
Lesjongard to demand pension reform report
Opposition Member of Parliament Joe Lesjongard has confirmed he will use the parliamentary mechanism of the Private Notice Question (PNQ) to…
South Africa reach last 16 at World Cup 2026
South Africa have made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, qualifying for the knockout rounds for the first time in the tournament's modern …
Showers Expected Across Mauritius Today
Mauritius is set to experience scattered showers throughout the day, according to the latest weather advisory issued by local meteorological…
CWA Workers Threaten Go-Slow Over Pay Disputes
A growing crisis is brewing at the Central Water Authority (CWA), where employees are raising serious concerns about the organisation's inte…
Pravind Jugnauth: 'I Will Meet You Soon'
Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has sent a pointed message to his supporters, declaring in Creole: 'Mo pou vinn a zot rankont biento'…
Lobine appelle à réformer le secteur de l'eau
Khushal Lobine a pris position en faveur de réformes profondes dans le secteur de l'eau à Maurice, soulignant la nécessité d'une transformat…
Prison Guard Files Death Threat Complaint in Goodlands
A prison guard based in Goodlands has taken legal action against his neighbour after allegedly receiving death threats, according to a repor…
US Independence Day Celebrated at Balaclava Ruins
The United States Embassy in Mauritius marked a landmark milestone this week, celebrating 250 years of American independence at one of the i…
CCM may sue over Budget 2026-27 measures
The Congrès Citoyen Mauricien (CCM) has signalled its intention to pursue legal action against certain measures contained in the government'…
Mauritius Treasury: 'The Coffers Are Not Empty'
Amid mounting speculation about the state of Mauritius's public finances, government sources are pushing back firmly against suggestions tha…
New US Embassy in Mauritius Due in One Year
Mauritius is set to welcome a brand-new United States embassy within approximately one year, as construction works on the facility continue …
Ramgoolam Fires Back at Jugnauth on Pension Row
The ongoing political battle over Mauritius's pension system has taken a new turn, with Labour Party leader Navin Ramgoolam issuing a pointe…
Ramful Accuses Rivals of Stealing Workers' Pensions
In a sharp political broadside, Labour Party politician Ritish Ramful has turned the tables on his opponents, accusing them of being respons…
Two Arrested for Violent Home Robbery in Grand-Baie
Two suspects have been arrested by Mauritian police in connection with a violent robbery and assault at the private residence of a female ma…
Repeat Offender Attempts Suicide in East Police Cell
A repeat offender held at a police station in eastern Mauritius attempted to end his life while detained in a police cell, according to repo…
Police Sergeant Denies Drug Bribe Claims on Facebook
A serving police sergeant in Mauritius has come forward to publicly deny serious allegations circulating against him on Facebook, in which h…
Mauritius Budget: The Pension Irony
Mauritius's annual budget is always a closely watched event, but this year's pension proposals have sparked a fresh wave of debate — and not…
Mauritius Hits 1.4M Tourist Arrivals Under New Gov
Mauritius has reached a significant tourism milestone, surpassing 1.4 million tourist arrivals — and the government is wasting no time in cl…
Mauritius Expands Food Subsidies on Basic Items
The Mauritian government has announced an expansion of its food subsidy programme, with several everyday staple products now added to the li…
Ronaldo Makes History at Six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again rewritten the record books, becoming the first player in football history to score at six different FIFA Wo…
Mauritius Expands Food Subsidies on Staples
The Mauritian government has announced a new round of food subsidies targeting a range of everyday staple products, offering relief to house…
Mauritian Arrested for Drug Smuggling in Saudi Arabia
A 59-year-old Mauritian citizen has been arrested in Saudi Arabia after authorities discovered he was carrying illegal drugs, according to a…
Pension Funds Row: Private Workers' Rights at Stake
A growing controversy over pension fund management in Mauritius has come to a head, with prominent trade union leader Reaz Chuttoo raising s…
Four Arrested in Port-Louis Extortion Case
Authorities in Port-Louis have made significant progress in dismantling an alleged extortion and assault network, with the Criminal Investig…
Rs 65,000 Stolen from Sainte-Croix Hair Salon
A hair salon in the coastal locality of Sainte-Croix has become the latest victim of a brazen theft, with Rs 65,000 reported stolen from the…
France Heatwave: 40 Drowning Deaths Reported
A deadly heatwave sweeping across France has claimed at least 40 lives through drowning since June 18, according to a sobering announcement …
Budget 2026-27: Old-Age Pension Under Pressure
With the 2026-2027 Budget cycle now firmly on the political agenda, one issue is casting a long shadow over government planning: the sustain…
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