Singaporeans can expect wetter weather during the first two weeks of April, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) on Wednesday (April 1) .Thundery showers have been forecast over parts of Singapore in the afternoon on most days, and they may extend into the afternoon on most days.The total rainfall for the first fortnight is forecast to be near average of 164.3mm over most parts of the island.Daily maximum temperatures may still range between 33 deg C and 35 deg C most days while it might exceed 35 deg C on days when there is less cloud.There were several fair days in the last two weeks of March with short-duration thundery showers over parts of the island in the afternoon on a few days.The daily total rainfall of 58.4mm recorded at Tuas South on March 17 and at Lim Chu Kang on March 18 was the highest recorded for the second fortnight.The northeast monsoon conditions prevailing over the region are forecast to gradually weaken and end, with inter-monsoon conditions setting in during the first week of April.

Punggol is keeping up the heat on active mobility offences to keep its young population safe.In a Facebook post on Monday (March 30), Punggol Neighbourhood Police Centre said it conducted a joint enforcement operation against active mobility offences with the Land Transport Authority.A total of 11 offences under the Active Mobility Act were detected during the four-day operation, including riding non-compliant personal mobility devices and power-assisted bicycles, riding bicycles without mandatory handbrake and registration-related violations.Five non-compliant active mobility devices were also impounded during the operation.The «targeted operation» across Punggol, conducted between March 16 and 19, included hotspots such as Punggol Town Square and Lor Halus Red Bridge.«You have been warned previously and we are serious about keeping our streets safe!» the police said in the post.

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Le Vice-Président du Gouvernement, Hermann Immongault, a ouvert ce mardi 31 mars 2026 à Libreville une table ronde nationale consacrée à l'évaluation du processus électoral 2024-2025. Organisée conjointement par les ministères en charge de la Réforme et de l'Intérieur, en partenariat avec le Programme des Nations Unies pour le Développement, cette rencontre vise à analyser les insuffisances constatées lors des récents scrutins et à poser les bases d'un système électoral plus crédible. (...) - POLITIQUE

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Think of it like a long family trip, with everyone packed into an minivan along with all of your stuff — except that you're hitting the road at 28,000 km/h and there are no pit stops for nearly 10 days.

Canada's finance minister François-Philippe Champagne is in China to continue diversifying trading partners and strengthen the economy. This visit follows that of Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier this year as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war has driven more and more countries to turn toward China, the world's second-largest economy.

As the war in the Middle East continues, crude oil prices are hovering well above the $100 US mark — a pressure that is starting to weigh on consumer-facing, fuel-guzzling businesses like airlines, shipping couriers and rideshare companies.

The Centre has issued a detailed advisory on GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, emphasizing their use for type 2 diabetes and obesity must be strictly under medical supervision. Authorities are increasing regulatory surveillance and warning of strict action against violations in their sale or prescription.

Once a dominant force, West Bengal's Congress party has seen its influence dwindle significantly over five decades. From landslide victories to being overshadowed by communist rule and then Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, the party now struggles for relevance.

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Most want the war to end quickly, and opposition has hardened since it began, posing political dangers for the president and his party as the midterms approach.

The partial shutdown is the longest in history, so far.

A blistering attack has been launched against NICO General Insurance Company Limited by prominent lawyer and Member of Parliament George Kadzipatike—and it is as damning as it is revealing. Kadzipatike, a seasoned legal mind whose words carry both professional and political weight, has publicly accused the insurance giant of gross customer neglect, deceptive client acquisition […] The post MP and Top Lawyer Kadzipatike Accuses NICO of Collecting Premiums Then Dodging Payouts, Forcing Clients into Years of Court Battles appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawian artist Gwamba has shared an emotional and heartfelt farewell as he officially parts ways with global betting company Betway after two successful years of partnership. In a message filled with gratitude, reflection, and quiet pride, Gwamba described the end of the relationship not as a fallout—but as a thoughtful, personal decision made well in […] The post ‘Ndimagona Mkati, Ndikagona Panja Ndipa Billboard’: Gwamba Bids Emotional Farewell to Betway After Two-Year Journey appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is no longer debating theory; it is confronting lived economic reality. Every rise in fuel, every squeeze in wages, every adjustment in tax policy translates directly into pressure on households already operating at the edge of affordability. At the centre of this pressure lies a deeper question of governance: what kind of leadership philosophy […] The post ANALYSIS | Two Leadership Philosophies, One Struggling Nation: Malawi Must Decide Between Fiscal Hardline Discipline and Protective Economic Relief appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[allAfrica] Geneva -- More than 9 million people remain internally displaced in Sudan, and while around 3.8 million people have begun returning home, displacement continues in areas such as Darfur, Kordofan, and Blue Nile states, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

[allAfrica] Dr Augustino Hellar's journey into surgery was shaped by his upbringing in Tanzania, where access to healthcare was often limited. He recalls how long distances to health facilities were a common barrier.

[allAfrica] The email arrived quietly, almost like any other assignment, until I read the words «launch» and «surgical programme», and realised this would be more than just another reporting trip. It was an invitation to witness a milestone. A third remodelled surgical spoke was being launched in Rwanda, this time in Kibungo.

Human error led to a theft case at the Freysnes roadside shop in Skaftafell on Sunday not being properly registered in the police system.

Punggol's first self-driving shuttles made their public debut on Wednesday (April 1), said service operator Grab.The shuttles — called Autonomously Intelligent Ride (Ai.R) — ply two of three planned routes around the neighbourhood: Route 1 connects Punggol West and East, while route 3 links Punggol West and North.Online reservations for both shuttle routes opened on March 25, and the rides are free of charge until Grab begins commercial service in the middle of 2026.«Grab is delighted to be bringing the first autonomous vehicle service in a residential area in Singapore to the public,» the super app said on Wednesday.«This service...is about building a future where technology and the community move forward together.»The fleet of 11 autonomous shuttles operated by Grab are developed by Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide. 10 of the vehicles are five-seaters, while one can accommodate up to eight passengers.The shuttles underwent months of testing and collectively travelled more than 30,000km without incident before service officially opened to the public, Grab added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on Congress in Assam, dubbing Rahul Gandhi a «Rajkumar» and predicting electoral defeats. He expressed confidence in the BJP-led NDA securing a «hattrick» in the state, highlighting development under Sarbananda Sonowal and Himanta Biswa Sarma. PM Modi also promised a Uniform Civil Code and positioned Assam as a future tech hub.

Congress has opposed a bill to increase Lok Sabha seats by 50%, arguing it disadvantages southern, northeastern, and western states. The party claims the proposal, which would significantly boost representation for northern states, is deceptive and could be a 'weapon of mass diversion' from government failures.

Nearly 27 lakh electricity workers are set to strike nationwide against the proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill aims to introduce competition by allowing multiple distributors in one area, but faces opposition from workers, farmers, and unions concerned about privatization, job losses, and potential tariff hikes.

In a post on X, the chief minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of 'Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions', crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the state toward smart and environmentally conscious urbanisation.

Commenting on reports that a Russian tanker carrying oil has arrived in Cuba, Sergey Ryabkov described the developments as «a victory of common sense»

The US and UK provide such information to Ukraine for strikes on Russian civilian infrastructure, Andrey Rudenko noted