According to Iran’s state broadcaster, media reports of the Iranian delegation's departure and arrival in Pakistan are untrue

[DW] Uganda's military has said that it and forces from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo freed some 200 hostages in eastern DRC in a joint operation against Islamist militants known as the ADF.

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Religion and oil. Remove those two factors and all the Middle East conflicts could be ended overnight - or so the theory goes.

I've been taking HRT for years, rubbing in the oestrogen gel and popping the progesterone pills daily like millions of women everywhere.

When Caroline Muirhead's boyfriend suggested they get married, the then 29-year-old pathologist knew it was something of a whirlwind, but she was ready to seize the day.

The police are putting an end to licensing exemptions for massage establishments as new set of regulations come into effect from the second half of this year.This means that open-concept massage establishments — presently exempted from licensing — will soon need to comply with «fit and proper» requirements under a new «Category 3» licensing regime.Category 1 licences are granted to those which operate in HDB shop houses, shopping centres and hotels, while Category 2 licences are given to those operating away from residential areas, schools and places of worship.Among the requirements: ensuring that rooms, partitions or cubicles are not set up within the establishment, and obtaining land use approval from HDB and Urban Redevelopment Authority before the premises can be used as an open-concept massage establishment.Police said in a news release on Tuesday (April 21) that they have observed a steady rise in public unhappiness over the system, which they said came from the increase in number of open-concept massage establishments and the social disamenities they create. 

A 46-year-old male driver has been arrested after he was caught on dashcam footage driving against the flow of traffic in Bukit Batok.The incident happened at about 4.20pm on April 17, along Bukit Batok Road towards Jurong Town Hall Road. Map showing where the BMW 5 series saloon car was seen driving against the flow of traffic on April 17. INFOGRAPHIC: AsiaOne Dashcam footage of the incident shared on Facebook page SG Road Vigilante shows a black BMW 5 series driving against the flow of traffic on the second rightmost lane.A row of vehicles were seen forming up on the rightmost lane, which is a right-turn lane towards the Pan Island Expressway. Several vehicles were also seen stopping briefly as the BMW car passed them.

37-year-old Singaporean activist Kokila Annamalai will be charged on April 23 (Thursday) for failing to comply with a correction direction issued under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma) in 2024.In her posts, Annamalai alleged that the Government schedules and stays executions arbitrarily without regard for due legal process.She also claimed that the State does not bear the legal burden of proving a drug trafficking charge against an accused person.The posts were published on October 2 and October 3, 2024, on Annamalai's Facebook and X accounts. Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam had earlier instructed the POFMA office to issue a correction direction to the 37-year-old on October 5, 2024. It is alleged that she did not comply with the correction.This does not require Annamalai to remove or make edits to her original posts, though she is required to publish a correction notice, providing access to the correct facts on the Government's Factually website. Annamalai will be charged with one count of failing to comply with the correction direction, without reasonable excuse.

A man who was caught on CCTV defecating at the stairwell of an HDB block in Punggol has been fined $800.In a statement to AsiaOne, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said it has completed its investigations into the incident which happened at the staircase landing at Block 138 Edgedale Plains. The agency added that the offender was identified and issued with three summonses on March 27 for two counts of urinating and defecating in a public place, and one count of smoking in a prohibited place.He has since paid the fine for all three offences. The incident came to light after a 36-year-old resident spotted a man defecating at a public stairwell on Feb 23.CCTV footage of the incident was subsequently posted on social media in an appeal to identify the culprit.NEA reminded members of the public that it will take enforcement action against any person found committing such unhygienic and socially irresponsible acts.

US representatives also proposed allowing the Starlink satellite communications system to operate on the island

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara says the amendments include lethal weapons

The US leader says the strikes carried out in June 2025 ensured «a complete and total obliteration» of Iranian nuclear sites

Ukrainian servicemen are present in the Chernigov and Zhitomir Regions

Iran warns of the serious consequences of this illegal and criminal act by the US

In Talks With Crew Of Attacked Ships

India's palliative care access is critically low, with less than 1% of patients receiving it. The ICMR is launching a multi-state study to integrate these vital services into public health, aiming to improve quality of life, reduce suffering, and ease financial burdens for families facing serious illnesses. This initiative could significantly enhance care for millions.

BJP candidate from Kharagpur Sadar assembly constituency Dilip Ghosh exuded confidence on party victory in the West Bengal polls, stating that the ruling Trinamool Congress' «departure is ensured»

A political leader has entered a dispute over Lenskart's employee dress code. The leader defended Hindu religious symbols after allegations of restrictions. Lenskart has since apologized and pledged to revise its guidelines. The company stated it welcomes all symbols of faith and culture. This incident has broadened the debate on workplace expression and religious identity.

Malawi is facing a deepening national crisis after government spokesperson Shadric Namalomba admitted that the country has completely run out of fuel reserves, exposing the severity of the ongoing shortage. Speaking to Zodiak Broadcasting Station, Namalomba revealed that fuel tanks are now empty, leaving the country dangerously exposed as the crisis tightens its grip on […] The post Fuel Crisis Turns Critical: Malawi Runs Dry as Government Admits Empty Reserves and Cash Shortage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sometime last week, we shared that our loan balance with Standard Bank had reduced to MK292,364,402.00, down from MK992,000,000.00 just two months ago, and as of today, 20 April, we have pushed it further down to MK239,764,905.00, meaning we have repaid about MK53 million within a short period—clear proof that progress is possible, even under […] The post No Shortcuts to Success: Why Paying Back What You Owe Defines Your Future in Business appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Lilongwe Magistrate’s Court has slowed down proceedings in the high-stakes attempted murder case involving Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda, giving both the State and the defence 14 days to file written submissions before the matter can proceed. Chimwendo Banda, alongside co-accused Alfred Dala Kadula, is facing charges of attempting to […] The post Court Halts Progress in Chimwendo Banda Attempted Murder Case, Orders 14-Day Legal Showdown appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Amnesty International Kenya has urged police to exercise restraint ahead of the anticipated nationwide fuel protests scheduled for Tuesday.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of the Akamba community have filed a lawsuit against the United Kingdom, seeking compensation for alleged historical injustices during the colonial period.

[New Zimbabwe] Discover moreHealth community newsLegal advice servicesMobile news app subscriptionAT LEAST 5,013 people were affected by human rights violations in March, with a significant portion of the abuses occurring during the four-day Parliamentary public hearings on the Constitution Amendment Bill (No. 3).

One of Nicole Kidman's daughters with her ex-husband, Keith Urban, celebrated her high school prom in a stunning new post on Sunday.

Harry Styles and his girlfriend Zoe Kravitz are reportedly not staying at the same accommodation together during her UK visit this week.

The pair wanted the garden arch to grow some flowers around but grew suspicious because of the small size of the parcel when it arrived on April 13.

The rare move comes after recent scandals raised questions from lawmakers and others about how Congress handles investigations involving its members.

The president has made conflicting comments on questions both large and small related to the war.

Federal prosecutors allege Mohammad Sharifullah helped orchestrate the 2021 bombing by scouting out a potential route for the suicide bomber on behalf of ISIS-K.

Israel is promoting Pride Land, a four-day LGBT festival at the Dead Sea, as the biggest event of its kind in Middle East history Read Full Article at RT.com

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years in the role, with hardware chief John Ternus set to succeed him in September Read Full Article at RT.com

20 years after the death of ABA Ghani Khan Choudhury, parties are still claiming the legacy of the Congress stalwart to pull votes