More than sixty people and nineteen vehicles of the Russian Ministry of Emergencies are now involved in firefighting

On the last trading day of the month, the Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 0.8% and closed at 3,891.86 points

The top Russian diplomat earlier held an online meeting with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council, with the participation of the organization’s secretary general and the Jordanian foreign minister

According to Alexander Stepanov, the Black Sea could serve as a primary testing ground for such systems, «with the subsequent implementation of this sabotage tactic against both the fleet and underwater infrastructure»

The US leader offered recommendations to countries that do not receive fuel via the Strait of Hormuz

Unprecedented increases in aviation fuel prices have occurred in March. At the beginning of the month, before airstrikes on Iran, a ton of fuel cost around $800 on the global market. It has now risen to approximately $1,600.

The Trump administration expects other nations to ensure free transit through the Strait of Hormuz after its war with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Somalia’s South West State president has resigned after troops took control of the region’s administrative capital after disputed elections Read Full Article at RT.com

Footage shows a man in an ICE outfit being beaten in Honolulu as millions rally across the US in No Kings protests against Trump policies Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s FSB says it killed a suspect in an alleged Ukrainian bomb plot after he fired at officers during an arrest attempt in Moscow Region Read Full Article at RT.com

Honoring the victims of the past is a hollow commitment if it serves as a pretext for evading the reality of today’s global hierarchies Read Full Article at RT.com

The annual college application frenzy often prioritizes rankings over individual fit. Experts suggest this approach teaches students that identity is a performance. Admissions officers seek genuine engagement, not just achievements. Parents are advised to encourage curiosity and allow for failure. This fosters courage for real attempts, aligning with university goals.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alerted the Election Commission about a 'grave conspiracy' to manipulate electoral rolls ahead of the polls. She alleges the BJP, in league with the ECI, is attempting to add non-residents to voter lists, a process she claims has already caused hardship and deaths. Banerjee demands an immediate halt to this 'undemocratic exercise'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Rs 3,300 crore semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat. This facility by Kaynes Technology will produce over 7 lakh chips daily. India is strengthening its position in the global semiconductor supply chain. The nation is committed to self-reliance in manufacturing. This marks a crucial step in India's ambitious plans for the electronics sector.

The BJP's Kerala election manifesto pledges a Rs 3,000 monthly welfare pension for needy women and seniors, alongside 20,000 litres of free water per household. The party also promised two free LPG cylinders annually for poor families and a Rs 2,500 monthly health card. Key development plans include an AIIMS and a high-speed rail network.

«Air defense crews and mobile air defense teams have shot down 44 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, seven loitering munitions, and 78 heavy combat quadcopters,» the battlegroup spokesperson Ivan Bigma said

Nobody has heard from him, the US president said

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, March 31st

The system neutralized over 50,000 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles

The increase in refining volumes was mainly due to major maintenance work carried out in 2024, the company noted

Malawi has lost approximately K52.705 billion in African Development Bank (AfDB) funding after the institution revised downwards its African Development Fund (ADF-16) allocation for the 2023–2025 cycle from K174.6 billion to K121.895 billion, citing weak compliance with procurement rules, financial management gaps and deteriorating governance indicators. The AfDB says the revision follows weaker Country Policy […] The post AfDB Withdraws K52.7 Billion as Malawi Faces Mounting Donor Compliance Concerns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ambassador of China to Vanuatu, Li Minggang, and Ambae Malvatumauri chief representative, Chief Charlie Titiro, say the Ambae tar-seal road project is vital for safety during disasters.

Communities in East Pentecost have called for an extension of the Laringmat pico-hydro power network following the recent official commissioning of the project.

There is evidence that literacy and numeracy results of Vanuatu students are declining. Without a strong foundation in learning, students often fail to thrive later in school or when they enter the workforce.

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has awarded former diplomat Noah Patrick Kouback—now Director General (DG) of Trade—a total of VT592,515 in unpaid provident fund contributions, while dismissing the majority of his VT17 million employment claim against the Republic of Vanuatu.

Diesel prices for utilities are expected to rise in April by 26% in Port Vila and 13% in Luganville.

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.1. Over 1 million households to receive U Save, S&CC rebates in April: MOFMore than one million Singaporean HDB households will receive U-Save and Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates in April as part of the permanent GST Voucher scheme... » READ MORE2. Woman hit with $1,500 phone bill after racking up 222GB: 'How could I have used so much data?'

Malaysia has increased enforcement measures at checkpoints bordering Singapore to prevent subsidised items from being taken across the border, The Star reported on Tuesday (March 31).These include more checks by the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency, a Malaysian Home Ministry official told The Star.Raising concerns that Singaporeans might head to Johor to stockpile essentials amid the Middle East conflict, the official added: «We do not want people to smuggle subsidised packet cooking oil or other subsidised items such as sugar, flour and rice.»Fuel is also an issue and officers will be flagging any motorists who take back petrol in containers.Speaking at a screening operation involving 20 officers that took place last Thursday at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex, the official explained: «The main reason is to curb any form of smuggling and for people to adhere to the regulations set by the agencies.»