A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert in the region. The quake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 occurred off the coast of Sanriku in northern Japan at around 4:53 p.m. (0753 GMT), at a depth of about 10 kilometers (6 miles) below the sea surface, the agency
An estimated 72% of hunters observed during the first week of this year's spring hunting season were not targeting Common Quail but were instead primarily aiming at Turtle-doves, according to data collected by BirdLife Malta's Spring Watch teams across Malta and Gozo. The estimate is based on systematic observations from strategic watchpoints, where
Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as renewed conflict around the Strait of Hormuz raised questions about whether the meeting would take place. Over the weekend, the U.S. attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel that
VOCA choir will be teaming up with the New Hampshire Friendship Chorus of the USA to give a concert at St Lawrence Collegiate Parish Church, Vittoriosa, on Thursday at 6:45pm. Founded in 2010 by a group of friends with a passion for music and singing, VOCA is a four-voice (SATB) choir. The choir's distinguishable tight harmonies, dynamic sounds and
Malta has launched a new National Homework Policy aimed at transforming how homework is assigned and experienced, shifting the focus from quantity to quality while safeguarding student wellbeing. The policy was unveiled on Monday by Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation Clifton Grima, alongside Permanent Secretary Matthew Vella
A 17-year-old girl from Mgarr was hospitalised with grievous injuries yesterday evening after a roof collapsed while she was on top of it. The incident occurred at approximately 6.15 pm near a group of rooms in the outskirts of Gnejna Bay. Police were alerted to the scene shortly after the collapse. Members of the Civil Protection Department and a
A Louisiana father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family Sunday morning that stretched across two houses in a Shreveport neighborhood left shaken by one of the nation's deadliest mass shootings in recent years, police said. Two women, including the gunman's wife who was the mother of their children, were
The public clash between Pope Leo XIV and United States of America President Donald Trump is more than a personal spat between two global figures. It is a revealing moment that lays bare a deeper divide between the language of power and the language of principle. In this case, the Pope's insistence on peace has been met with a barrage of dismissive
Another day, another host is being announced for the Lovin Malta Social Media Awards 2026, powered by Malta Vision 2050. You already know she’s bringing the energy. Sarah Zerafa is officially one of your SMA 2026 hosts. Bold, unapologetic and never one to hold back, she’s ready to own the stage at our biggest show yet as we celebrate 10 years of Lovin
St Paul's Bay Mayor Censu Galea has defended the local council's role in the ongoing Bugibba Square regeneration project, stressing that while the council has worked to represent residents' concerns, it holds no authority over contractors or the execution of works. Galea was contacted by The Malta Independent after this media house last week reported
