Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri is set to step onto the global stage as a key speaker at a high-level forum on health communication leadership, hosted by the USC Center on Communication Leadership and Policy. The international forum will convene senior fellows from across Africa—Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi and South Africa—creating a […] The post Honourable Ben Phiri Takes Local Health Messaging to Global Stage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A powerful proposal from Parliament has ignited a sweeping push to overhaul Malawi’s mining sector, with lawmakers demanding higher fees, tougher fines, and a shift to charging foreign investors in United States dollars. The Parliamentary Cluster Committee on Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources and Climate Change says the current system is failing the country—leaving Malawi with […] The post Parliament Proposes Higher Mining Fees and Dollar Payments for Foreign Investors to Boost Malawi’s Revenue and Forex appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Oil traders placed $580 million in bets minutes before US president Donald Trump’s post about “productive” talks with Iran, the FT has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian space company Bureau 1440 has successfully launched the first batch of 16 satellites for its Rassvet internet network Read Full Article at RT.com

The Belgian authorities have deployed troops to protect Jewish sites, following an attack on a synagogue Read Full Article at RT.com

India has said the vessels, carrying more than 92,000 tons of LPG, are expected to arrive this week Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president is not just choosing between continuing the pressure or stopping the war – he is looking for a usable victory Read Full Article at RT.com

Former congressman David Rivera, accused of secretly lobbying for Nicolás Maduro’s government in Venezuela, climbed Miami politics alongside Marco Rubio.

As DEFRA introduces ever stricter rukes for traditional wood burners, those seeking a statement fire without the side portion of eco guilt are turning to a centuries-old alternative.

Search and rescue teams from Landsbjörg responded to numerous callouts yesterday due to severe weather, though the night itself was relatively calm.

Rachel Reeves is expected to make clear that any bailout will be targeted rather than universal as she responds to the Middle East crisis.

MAFS star Mel Schilling has died aged 54.

The archives of Bob Monkhouse's handwritten joke books were brought in for repair by the late comic's adopted daughter Abigail Williams and his old writing partner Colin Edmond.

Rachel Reeves is expected to make clear that any bailout will be targeted rather than universal as she responds to the Middle East crisis.

While Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack seem closer than ever, I am hearing Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are under strain.

For veteran Tony Wade and his wife Sue retirement was their chance to move to quiet Cambridgeshire and soak up the delights of the British countryside.

Claimed to plump out wrinkles, strengthen muscles and ease sore joints, collagen is heavily marketed as a miracle solution to many of the effects of ageing.

Krystyna Allen, 81, (pictured) left her vehicle in the car park in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, for 11 minutes before moving it because the pay machines did not work.

Despite Harry's 2024 documentary Polo being a ratings flop, the Sussexes are reportedly executive producing a scripted TV show about 'the Sport of Kings'.

This past weekend, the Cotswold Set has been positively buzzing with concern and intrigue following hints that the six-year marriage of a local couple may have hit troubled waters.

Kris Marshall quit paradise because he wanted to see more of his children - but now he's finding the West Country just as distracting as the Caribbean. 'I surf, sail, swim, do triathlons,' says the actor.

US military officials are looking into the possibility of using airborne troops to capture Iran’s Kharg island, the NYT has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Floods have killed at least 81 people in Kenya as heavy rains continue and displace thousands of families Read Full Article at RT.com

A chef of two decades at a zi char restaurant in Singapore was rewarded for his long service with a gift he'd always wanted — a Rolex watch.In a social media post published on Monday (March 24), Kelly Jie Seafood — formerly known as TPY Mellben Seafood — shared how its head chef, who has been with the restaurant since its beginnings in 2006, has stood by them through every chapter of their journey.«20 years, not just of work, but of loyalty, trust and heart. Not just as our head chef, but as our mum’s closest partner, carrying the kitchen through the toughest days and quietly holding everything together behind the scenes,» the post read.The restaurant added that it had bought the watch for its head chef as it was something he had always wanted but was reluctant to buy for himself.«We got him something he has always wanted but never brought himself to buy — a Rolex. A small gift for something that can never truly be measured,» it said.When presented with the gift, the man appeared surprised and joked about its authenticity before opening the box.«Is it really mine? Don't prank me,» he said, still in disbelief.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Hainan and Hong Kong from March 25 to 28, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a press release on Tuesday (March 24).In Hainan, he will deliver a keynote speech at the Opening Plenary of the 2026 Bo'ao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference. The theme for this year's conference is «Shaping a Shared Future: New Dynamics, New Opportunities, New Cooperation». PM Wong will also attend a welcome dinner hosted by the Hainan government and BFA secretariat for leaders attending the conference.And the prime minister will also have bilateral meetings with National People's Congress chairman Zhao Leji and Communist Party of China Hainan Provincial Committee secretary Feng Fei.In Hong Kong, PM Wong will meet and have lunch with Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) chief executive John Lee.He will also meet HK political and business leaders. To gain a better understanding of Hong Kong's economic and development trajectory, and explore new opportunities for collaboration, PM Wong will visit key sites in the Northern Metropolis, said the PMO.

The police on Monday (March 23) arrested a 52-year-old man for public nuisance and mischief in Jurong West. A video posted on Facebook shows several vehicles in a carpark with their windscreens smashed. By comparing the building facade seen in the background, and the livery on a van — against Google Map's street view and publicly accessible business listings — AsiaOne was able to verify that the incident took place at 18 Enterprise Road.The address is listed as the place of business for a diversified industrial conglomerate specialising in manufacturing, engineering, mining and distribution activities across Southeast Asia. Another video shows a man walking along Soon Lee Road towards Fan Yoong Road with police officers following him on foot and giving him instructions. He was seen holding a statue-like object in his right hand.As five police officers, two with riot shields, closed in on him, the man was seen complying and squatting near a tree.AsiaOne understands that the man seen along Soon Lee Road is the person arrested in relation to the incident at 18 Enterprise Road.

Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticized Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy, labeling it a «personal» and «universal joke,» and suggesting Modi is «compromised» by US President Trump. Gandhi also voiced concerns over rising LPG and fuel prices, warning of public suffering and questioning the Prime Minister's handling of the situation, contrasting it with the COVID-19 pandemic's tragedies.

Today, we begin publishing a series of exclusive stories that expose a sweeping RCMP program of surveillance, disruption and infiltration of Indigenous organizations between 1968 and 1982. Though long suspected by Indigenous leaders across Canada, the scope and scale of the spy program has remained hidden behind walls of government secrecy, until now.

A CBC Indigenous investigation has found the Cold War-era RCMP Security Service had a widespread and intrusive surveillance operation targeting at least 30 legitimate Indigenous political organizations and hundreds of Indigenous people.

The first set of deadlines included in the energy and climate deal struck between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are not expected to be met, showing early challenges with the agreement that includes pursuing a new export pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says the country’s nuclear program gives it strategic leverage against the US Read Full Article at RT.com

South Africa has reburied the ancestral remains of Khoisan people, including some recently repatriated from Scotland Read Full Article at RT.com

The Supreme Court ruled that individuals converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to other religions lose their Scheduled Caste status. The top court upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court order, stating that professing a different faith, like Christianity, disqualifies one from SC benefits and protections under the SC/ST Act. This bar is absolute, regardless of birth or caste certificates.