Voters hit the polls Tuesday in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, which could determine control of the House of Representatives amid a national redistricting arms race.
A storm of anger has erupted online after Ireland-based Malawian lawyer and activist Alexius Kamangila launched a blistering, evidence-free attack on Prophet Shepherd Bushiri during a live social media broadcast—hurling some of the most serious accusations possible without offering a shred of proof. In a rant that many have condemned as irresponsible and defamatory, Kamangila […] The post Reckless Smears, Zero Proof: Kamangila’s Tirade Against Bushiri Sparks Outrage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
President of the United Democratic Front (UDF), Atupule Muluzi, has urged Malawians and political leaders to abandon blame games and embrace collaborative leadership in confronting the country’s worsening economic crisis. In a statement released on 21 April 2026, Muluzi said the scale and urgency of Malawi’s economic challenges demand a united, responsible response rather than […] The post No Time for Blame: Muluzi Calls for Unity as Malawi Faces Deepening Economic Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
A 47-year-old man will be charged in court on Wednesday (April 22) for allegedly assaulting a woman in Lucky Plaza in February.In a press release on Tuesday, the police said that they received a report regarding the alleged assault on a 33-year-old woman on Feb 8 from 304 Orchard Road, where Lucky Plaza is located.She suffered injuries and experienced body pain after allegedly being hit and kicked by the man. He also allegedly damaged her personal property during the altercation, said the police.Videos of the incident had gone viral at the time, showing the man chasing after a woman on the sixth floor of Lucky Plaza.
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and South Korea's television and radio network Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop media content for global audiences and strengthen capabilities across both countries' media industries.In a joint statement released on Tuesday (April 21), IMDA said the partnership aligns SBS' ambition to produce globally appealing content with Singapore's push to create high-quality productions for international audiences.Projects may include long-form dramas, variety shows, micro-dramas, non-fiction content and other entertainment formats, the statement said. The agreement was witnessed by Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How during an industry learning trip to Seoul.Under the MOU, media companies and professionals from both countries will collaborate across the entire media value chain — from development and production to post-production and cross-border distribution.
Global maritime order has become «increasingly fragile» in recent times, and hubs like Singapore which offer connectivity, standards and trust are critical, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong on Tuesday (April 21).He was delivering the Singapore Maritime Lecture at the opening of Singapore Maritime Week, which is being held at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre from Monday (April 21) to Friday (April 24).DPM Gan pointed to the «broadly stable» maritime system which operated based off the legal order laid down in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.«But what was once a multilateral system underpinned by shared commitment is now increasingly fragile,» he said, highlighting how the blockage at the Strait of Hormuz from the Middle East conflict has «quickly cascaded across the global economy» and affected industries including energy and transport, as well as production chains.He said the global system has seen three structural changes: greater strategic and security considerations, the fragmentation of shared rules, as well as increasing digitalisation and decarbonisation.
Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, MP for the Independence Party and Iceland’s incoming ambassador, says it is bittersweet to leave Alþingi after ten years in parliament.
Political clashes erupted outside Kolkata's Ekbalpur Police Station, leading to the arrest of nine individuals, including BJP and TMC members. The violence, fueled by counter-sloganeering during election campaigning, prompted police intervention and the registration of three FIRs. This incident heightens tensions as West Bengal gears up for crucial Assembly elections.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta alleged TMC «goons» switched off streetlights during her Kolkata roadshow, calling it an attempt to disrupt the event and create a security risk. She stated the public responded by using mobile flashlights, signaling their readiness to support the BJP. Gupta expressed confidence in the BJP's victory in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar pledged a rigorous effort to ensure West Bengal's elections are free from fear, violence, and inducements. He emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for malpractices and warned against any government functionary influencing the process. Kumar urged all voters to cast their ballots fearlessly, calling the upcoming polls a celebration of democracy.
Tehran has warned of new battlefield moves while rejecting talks under pressure, as the US delegation is reportedly headed to Islamabad Read Full Article at RT.com
India-US talks will be a “great step” to finalize a deal, Washington’s envoy in New Delhi has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine has been pushed to the sidelines of global politics, crippling Zelensky’s efforts to secure more aid, Russia’s UN envoy has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Air China has restarted its Beijing-Delhi direct flight, the second route opened by Chinese airlines in April Read Full Article at RT.com
In March-April, Russian troops liberated 34 settlements and about 700 square kilometers of territory in the special military operation area
NATO «underlines its strong commitment to the full implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons,» which it calls «an essential cornerstone of the global non-proliferation and disarmament architecture»
Igor Morgulov noted the countries’ aspiration to strengthen cooperation in the interests of common security, development and prosperity
CEO of Russian Helicopters Nikolay Kolesov emphasized that the Mi-171A3 is designed for flights in all climate zones
According to the report, these include over 113,000 residential buildings, more than 300 medical facilities and 32 universities
Renewable energy met all new demand for electricity in 2025, according to a new review of global power generation, preventing any increase in the burning of fossil fuels to produce electricity and highlighting the promise of clean sources like wind and solar.
Prime Minister Mark Carney stunned some Canadian historians over the weekend when he released a pointed video message about the U.S. featuring a War of 1812 general who led the charge against the American invaders of that era.
Neighbours of Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto are already worried about the air they breathe — and what toll exhaust is taking on their health. Studies have shown high levels of ultrafine particles, pollution so small they can travel deep in our lungs and brain, where they live. Now, it could get worse, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s plan to fast-track airport expansion.
CBC News has learned from a senior government source that Marineland — the permanently closed theme park and zoo in Niagara Falls, Ont. — is requesting $10 million to $20 million in a federal loan to move up to 30 belugas and four dolphins to aquariums across the U.S.
The family of an Indigenous woman is urging an inquest jury examining her death in an Ontario hospital to rule it was a homicide due to biases, and errors made in her assessment and treatment. Heather Winterstein, 24, went to the St. Catharines hospital on Dec. 9, 2021, but a doctor ruled out infection, opted against doing bloodwork and attributed her symptoms to «social issues,» the inquest heard. She returned the next day and died of sepsis after hours in the waiting room.
According to the report, Donald Trump may be present at the conclusion of the agreement, either in person or virtually
The Washington administration officials pointed to «the Iranians’ deep mistrust of the US»
Denis Gonchar highlighted that the situation in the Middle East had clearly not added to European optimism
The supply of Orlan drones to foreign countries is under the jurisdiction of Rosoboronexport
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.
