The State Department says American personnel in South Sudan are subject to a “strict curfew” due violent crime across the country Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s agricultural exports to Africa surpassed $7 billion in 2024, marking a 19% increase from the previous year Read Full Article at RT.com

Tamil Nadu's DMK delegation met Odisha's Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik to seek support against the Centre's proposal for delimitation based on population. The DMK also invited Patnaik to join a Joint Action Committee meeting in Chennai on March 22. The DMK is reaching out to various leaders to collectively oppose the delimitation exercise.

Jammu and Kashmir's chief minister responded to RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's suggestion to replace 'India' with 'Bharat' as the country's name. Abdullah highlighted that the country has historically been referred to as Bharat, India, and Hindustan, allowing individuals to choose their preferred name.

A pedestrian was taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a car crash in Geylang on Monday (March 10). The accident took place along 340 Geylang Road towards Kallang Road.  According to Shin Min Daily News, the car crashed into the man, the impact throwing him about two metres away. The man was later seen lying on the ground, with his face covered in blood, Shin Min reported. He also suffered a wound on his thigh. A video of the incident posted on Facebook shows a white Mazda with a crushed bonnet. Paramedics can be seen attending to the injured pedestrian as a crowd gathered around the scene. The male driver, whose car mounted the curb before crashing into the victim, appears to be in a daze following the accident.  In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force said that they were alerted to the accident at about 10.10 am on Monday. A 48-year-old male driver and a 44-year-old male pedestrian were both conscious when conveyed to hospital. One was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital and the other was taken to Raffles Hospital.

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Lalit Modi has dismissed reports of an extradition notice against him as fake news, mentioning his extensive international travels without issue. He also shared an Interpol report denying a Red Corner Notice against him, while Vanuatu's PM stated a zero-tolerance stance towards criminals.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mauritius highlights the strong historical and cultural ties between the two nations, reinforced by a large Indian-origin population. His engagements included a warm reception by the local diaspora, homage to Mahatma Gandhi, and revisiting significant spiritual sites.

Indian IT firms generated significant free cash flows, mostly returned to shareholders. Experts suggest reinvesting in innovation and global capabilities as AI disrupts traditional models. Strategic investments in computing infrastructure and next-gen companies are recommended to stay competitive amidst evolving technology and trade landscapes.

When Emily Powell-Heaton reached out to Ben Stiller on social media, her goal was to knock another item off her bucket list.

Prime minister-designate Mark Carney’s team has approached former Quebec premier Jean Charest to offer him a role, Radio-Canada is reporting. 

An eyewitness said the gondola cabin at Kicking Horse Mountain in Golden, B.C., fell about three metres.

An alleged crime boss, accused of orchestrating the shooting of an innocent family in Caledon, Ont., will plead not guilty, his lawyer says. Andrew Clark is described by investigators as the “co-leader” of a transnational drug-smuggling empire, alongside former Team Canada Olympian Ryan Wedding.

A total of 337 UAVs were shot down above Russian territory overnight, according to the Defense Ministry Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre announced on Monday that the federal government will launch a major military operation against Al-Shabaab during the holy month of Ramadan.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Dahir Shire Mohamed, announced that the majority of oil exploration conducted by the Turkish company in Somalia has been completed, and Somalia could announce its first oil production by the end of this year or early 2026.

Beledweyne (HOL) – The Al-Shabaab terrorist group stormed Cairo hotel in Beledweyne, Hiiraan region, on Tuesday morning, following several bomb explosions and gunfire.

«This is not the first time that a high-level foreign delegation’s visit to Moscow is accompanied by a Ukrainian drone attack,» Maria Zakharova noted

The MOEX Russia Index lost 0.46%, the RTS Index edged up by 0.58%

There is no threat to life of the injured

One of the downed UAV's hit a private house in the village of Sofyino, causing fire

In the period between March 8 and March 9, decisive actions by units of Russia's Battlegroup North led to the liberation of seven Kursk region settlements

A Singaporean man was sentenced to 11 years in jail by a Hong Kong court on March 11 for separate charges of robbery and attempted robbery, local media reported. Leong How Seng, 75, pleaded guilty on March 10 to one count of robbery and one count of attempted robbery, according to Hong Kong daily Ming Pao.  On April 14, 2022, Leong entered China Construction Bank in Kowloon and passed a bank employee a note that said: «We have a gun, put the money into the bag quickly, if you don't co-operate, we will shoot.» Leong pointed the air gun at the employee and threatened to kill her when she tried to stall for time.  He fled the scene with around HK$14,000 (S$2,400) in cash, and was arrested at home on the same day. He later confessed to having spent some of the money, including HK$7,500 on rental.   According to Yahoo Hong Kong, Judge Douglas Yau Tak-hong said robbery and intimidation with a gun-like object warranted a sentence of at least 12 years. Leong also attempted another robbery on July 1, 2022, at a pharmacy in Mong Kok's Golden Plaza.

In a clear indication that a general election (GE) is imminent, the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) has published its report on Singapore's electoral boundaries. In the report, which was released on Tuesday (March 11), some of the changes include the creation of one more GRC and an additional single-seat ward. There will be 10 five-member GRCs, one less than the 11 in 2020, while the number of four-member GRCs increased to eight from the six in 2020. There will be 15 single member constituencies (SMCs). There are currently 14 SMCs and 17 GRCs with four or five members each. The Government has accepted the recommendations of the Committee and will implement them at the next GE. This paves the way for the upcoming GE which must be held by November 2025. It will be the first under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his 4G leadership team.

As the US, under President Trump, continues to impose tariffs, India is working to address these challenges. A potential India-US trade deal could alleviate issues regarding tariffs and market access, which are currently affecting various sectors, including electronics and automobiles.

The Russian Defense Ministry has reported the interception of 337 Ukrainian drones overnight Read Full Article at RT.com

A Portuguese-flagged cargo ship carrying cyanide smashed into a US military oil tanker causing a 'massive fireball' off the Yorkshire coast.

An insider has revealed how Meghan Markle repaid the crew of her Netflix show once it wrapped the first season.

US envoy Steve Witkoff plans a meeting with Putin in Moscow while Secretary of State Marco Rubio leads Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia Read Full Article at RT.com

Laura’s Basic School in St Andrew is one step closer to expanding its facilities at its Baldwin Crescent location, thanks to the Kiwanis Club of West St Andrew. The club has pledged to construct three additional classrooms and a kitchen within the...

Measles is not often seen in the western hemisphere, but persons are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in the United States. Last week, an unvaccinated child died in the outbreak in rural West Texas, which...