A powerful earthquake hit Japan, triggering a tsunami alert with warnings of large waves. India and South Korea strengthened ties, signing MoUs to boost trade and cooperation. A tragic bus accident in Udhampur claimed 21 lives, with PM Modi announcing compensation. In the US, President Trump reacted strongly after a jet was shot down over Iran.

A total of 750 meters of containment booms and five specialized oil recovery devices have been deployed at the spill site, and an oil trap has been installed

The Pakistani authorities prepared for the start of talks in Islamabad, although neither party has officially confirmed that they will take place

As Guo Jiakun clarified, unilateral actions and intimidation by military force have already «brought great disasters to the world»

In mid-March, Iraq boosted the daily volume of oil transported from Kirkuk to Ceyhan to 250,000 barrels

In addition to Elon Musk, former X CEO Linda Yaccarino was called in for questioning

Malawi’s tobacco market has opened on a sour and unsettling note, with buyers offering as little as $2 per kilogram, triggering outrage among farmers and a sharp public rebuke from Agriculture Minister Roza Mbilizi. At the opening in Kanengo Auction Floors, what should have been a moment of optimism quickly turned into frustration, as growers—already […] The post Low Prices Shock Farmers as Tobacco Market Opens at $2/kg in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A coal mining company in Karonga has been hit with a K14.5 million fine after authorities found it was discharging acidic, contaminated waste into a river, raising serious concerns over environmental safety and public health. The Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) imposed the penalty on Coal and Minerals Group Limited following an inspection that uncovered […] The post Coal Firm Fined K14.5 Million for Poisoning River in Karonga appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The inquiry into the controversial sale of Amaryllis Hotel resumes tomorrow, with Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) tightening the net around what is fast emerging as one of the most troubling financial scandals in recent years. At the centre of the probe is a staggering K90.125 billion paid by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund […] The post K90 Billion Amaryllis Scandal Deepens as PAC Summons Bank, Top Officials Over Suspicious Cash Withdrawals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Bob Brooks, a firefighter who appeals to the White working class, engaged with right-wing content. His endorsers in the Pennsylvania House race stand by him.

Acting attorney general Todd Blanche has moved quickly to put his stamp on the department, but other Trump loyalists also appear to be vying for leading roles.

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The Instagram and TikTok star - real name Klaudia Zakrzewska - is in a critical condition in hospital after she and two other pedestrians were hit by the car.

Urgent calls have been made to protect a 'vital' rail link from toppling into the sea - which would cut off a steel plant making 'cutting edge' products for shipbuilding and a globally-important fertiliser mine.

The West Newton field near Hull, East Yorkshire, holds up to eight billion cubic metres of gas, which could significantly bolster the country's energy security.

Higher education institutions could even be struck off and lose vital public money in the most serious cases of censoring free speech.

Keir Starmer will run the gauntlet of MP fury in the Commons this afternoon as he desperately tries to shift the blame on to another 'fall guy'.

A salmon war is bubbling up in the waters of Atlantic Canada. On one side are fish farmers who raise salmon in ocean pens. On the other is a conservation group called the Atlantic Salmon Federation.

Adopted earlier this month, Bill 9 bans workers in publicly funded daycares from wearing religious symbols on the job. Many daycare operators say they’re still in the dark about how the law is supposed to work.

Over six years since her son Devan was murdered outside his Hamilton high school, Shari-Ann Selvey says not enough has changed to protect kids. To raise awareness about issues including bullying and youth crime, Selvey is working with Hamilton filmmaker Tyrone Greenidge on a documentary about Devan.

A B.C. couple says they returned a rental car without issue — then months later were told they owed almost $10K for diesel damage. Receipts, vehicle design and expert opinion contradict the claim, which Enterprise dropped after legal pressure and Go Public inquiries.

Bulgaria’s next prime minister, Rumen Radev, has called for dialogue with Russia and greater “pragmatism” in EU foreign policy Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian rhythmic gymnasts have won four medals in Baku – two silvers and two bronzes – while competing under neutral status Read Full Article at RT.com

 India has urged Iran to resume facilitating the movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com

The UAE has reportedly threatened the ditch the dollar in oil trade during talks on a potential currency swap with the US Treasury Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned of a “pandemic of historical revanchism” and fascism sweeping the West Read Full Article at RT.com

“We’ll start drilling today or tomorrow and expect to drill here in the Westman Islands for about a month, taking core samples and analyzing them. After that, we’ll move the drill to Landeyjasandur and take samples there,” says Haraldur Pálsson, CEO of Eyjagöng, regarding exploratory drilling for a proposed tunnel between the mainland and the Westman Islands.

A multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) collided with a van, resulting in the van crashing through a road divider at Woodlands.Footage of the incident shared one SG Road Vigilante Facebook page shows a white MPV with a Malaysian-registered car plate failing to give way to a white van.The impact of the collision pushes the white van across two lanes, then through the road divider, before crashing into another MPV on the opposite side of the road.The Malaysian MPV is also seen going a short distance before coming to a stop at the kerb.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said that the incident occurred on Saturday (April 18) at around 6.40pm along Woodlands Road before the Kranji Expressway. No injuries were reported and a 59-year-old male car driver is assisting with investigations, the police added. Police investigations are ongoing.

A Singaporean singer based in Taiwan was at a temple event when he noticed a man wearing a smiling theatrical mask behaving suspiciously and holding «something shiny» in his hand.Fearful that the man might harm others, Willis Loye said he and his friends gave chase and helped subdue the suspect, who was later discovered to be carrying two knives.The 43-year-old told AsiaOne that the incident occurred in the city of Taichung last Saturday (April 18) night.According to him, the masked man was standing at the side of the performance stage and had waved to the 100-strong crowd, where several children were present.The Singaporean had just finished his performance and was watching with the crowd when he saw an unusual glint of light and suspected the man might be armed.When asked about his identity, he did not answer and immediately turned tail, prompting Loye and his friends to give chase.