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Garissa governor calls for action on River Tana flooding

Garissa Governor, Nathif Jama, has called on the National Government to come up with a permanent solution to divert some of River Tana waters to be of use in other dry areas, to avoid causing havoc in the downstream counties.
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Garissa governor calls for action on River Tana flooding

Garissa Governor, Nathif Jama, has called on the National Government to come up with a permanent solution to divert some of River Tana waters to be of use in other dry areas, to avoid causing havoc in the downstream counties.

Farmaajo, former Somali PMs endorse President’s call for peace talks

Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and ex-Prime Ministers Abdi Farah Shirdon and Mohamed Hussein Roble have endorsed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's call for peace talks, describing it as a necessary step toward unified c
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Farmaajo, former Somali PMs endorse President’s call for peace talks

Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and ex-Prime Ministers Abdi Farah Shirdon and Mohamed Hussein Roble have endorsed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's call for peace talks, describing it as a necessary step toward unified counterterrorism efforts and advancing Somalia's federal governance system.

'Dictatorship or emergency?': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses UP Police of stopping his convoy on Eid

Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party chief, accused the UP Police of unnecessary barricading on Eid in Lucknow, deeming it as a sign of dictatorship and emergency by the Yogi government. Police forces have increased security measures, including drone surveillance
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'Dictatorship or emergency?': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses UP Police of stopping his convoy on Eid

Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party chief, accused the UP Police of unnecessary barricading on Eid in Lucknow, deeming it as a sign of dictatorship and emergency by the Yogi government. Police forces have increased security measures, including drone surveillance and CCTV monitoring, in sensitive areas for Eid and Ram Navami.

'Three Cs haunt Indian education': Sonia Gandhi slams Centre over NEP

Sonia Gandhi has criticized the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accusing the BJP government of centralizing power, commercializing education, and promoting communal biases. She argues the policy undermines state governments, increases privatization, rai
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'Three Cs haunt Indian education': Sonia Gandhi slams Centre over NEP

Sonia Gandhi has criticized the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accusing the BJP government of centralizing power, commercializing education, and promoting communal biases. She argues the policy undermines state governments, increases privatization, raises student fees, and revises educational content with ideological biases.

EU may fail to ease sanctions on Russia even if US lifts — Foreign Ministry

«Any abandonment of sanctions would only be possible if the EU ceases to view illegitimate sanctions as a tool of foreign policy,» Kirill Logvinov stated
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EU may fail to ease sanctions on Russia even if US lifts — Foreign Ministry

«Any abandonment of sanctions would only be possible if the EU ceases to view illegitimate sanctions as a tool of foreign policy,» Kirill Logvinov stated

India, Russia kick off second stage of Indra Navy exercise in Bay of Bengal

The second stage of Indra Navy 2025 will last for three days and will focus on joint maneuvering, sailing in formation, and exercises to counter air and surface threats
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India, Russia kick off second stage of Indra Navy exercise in Bay of Bengal

The second stage of Indra Navy 2025 will last for three days and will focus on joint maneuvering, sailing in formation, and exercises to counter air and surface threats

Former AIC chief spotted with East Coast GRC MPs; first public servant new face seen on the ground

SINGAPORE – Recently-resigned public servant Dinesh Vasu Dash accompanied East Coast GRC MPs for a mosque visit in Chai Chee on the morning of March 31. Mr Dinesh, whose last day as the chief of Agency for Integrated Care was on March 27, is the first form
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Former AIC chief spotted with East Coast GRC MPs; first public servant new face seen on the ground

SINGAPORE – Recently-resigned public servant Dinesh Vasu Dash accompanied East Coast GRC MPs for a mosque visit in Chai Chee on the morning of March 31. Mr Dinesh, whose last day as the chief of Agency for Integrated Care was on March 27, is the first former public servant spotted on the ground with PAP MPs since the recent string of resignations from the Government. The 50-year-old was seen walking into Al-Ansar Mosque in Chai Chee, accompanying Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong. This comes amid speculation that he has joined the ruling party and will be fielded in the upcoming elections. Madam Hazlina Abdul Halim, 40, the former chief executive of Make-A-Wish Singapore, was also with the group. The senior vice-president of strategy and communications at advisory firm Teneo had previously been spotted shadowing MacPherson MP Tin Pei Ling and was formally introduced to residents and reporters at a Marine Parade GRC walkabout on March 22.

Constitution 'expressly provides' for an NMP to join a political party after resigning: Shanmugam

Under the Constitution, former Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) can join political parties and contest in the General Election, said Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam on Monday (March 31). His comments today come after former NMP Syed Harun
Singapore

Constitution 'expressly provides' for an NMP to join a political party after resigning: Shanmugam

Under the Constitution, former Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) can join political parties and contest in the General Election, said Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam on Monday (March 31). His comments today come after former NMP Syed Harun Alhabsyi was seen with other Nee Soon GRC MPs at an event on March 27, fuelling speculation that Dr Syed might contest in GE2025. Dr Syed and former NMP Raj Joshua Thomas had both resigned from their posts on Feb 14. Thomas had said in a Facebook post on March 26 that he had stepped down to contribute to the People's Action Party (PAP).

Russia downs 66 Ukrainian drones over three regions overnight

In particular, Russian air defenses destroyed 41 UAVs over the Bryansk Region, 24 over the Kaluga Region and one over the Kursk Region
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Russia downs 66 Ukrainian drones over three regions overnight

In particular, Russian air defenses destroyed 41 UAVs over the Bryansk Region, 24 over the Kaluga Region and one over the Kursk Region

Russia actively working on inviting state, government leaders to May 9 events — MFA

Kirill Logvinov also outlined key events planned around major historical milestones, including the signing of the UN Charter on June 26, the Potsdam Conference from July 17 to August 2, and UN Day on October 24
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Russia actively working on inviting state, government leaders to May 9 events — MFA

Kirill Logvinov also outlined key events planned around major historical milestones, including the signing of the UN Charter on June 26, the Potsdam Conference from July 17 to August 2, and UN Day on October 24

Greenland PM tells Trump to back off

Greenland’s new prime minister has rejected Trump’s claim the US will take control of the island, saying “we do not belong to anyone” Read Full Article at RT.com
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Greenland PM tells Trump to back off

Greenland’s new prime minister has rejected Trump’s claim the US will take control of the island, saying “we do not belong to anyone” Read Full Article at RT.com

8 injured after multi-vehicle chain collision on PIE, 5 sent to hospital

A five-car chain collision on the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) left eight people injured, including five who were conveyed to hospital on Saturday (March 29). A video posted by Facebook page SG Road Vigilante the same evening showed footage of a yellow tax
Singapore

8 injured after multi-vehicle chain collision on PIE, 5 sent to hospital

A five-car chain collision on the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) left eight people injured, including five who were conveyed to hospital on Saturday (March 29). A video posted by Facebook page SG Road Vigilante the same evening showed footage of a yellow taxi crashing into the back of a grey car, which had come to a stop behind two other cars. Another car which was not able to brake in time collided with the taxi, and a second car can also be seen coming to a stop behind it. The first car in the chain, which appeared to be unaffected by the chain collision, then moved off.

Workers painting exterior of Geylang block discover man's skeletal remains in flat

While repainting the exterior facade of a HDB block in Geylang, a worker was shocked to see the skeletal remains of a person in the bedroom of a flat.  The police were called in to Block 63 Sims Place, where an elderly man who lived alone was found dead, r
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Workers painting exterior of Geylang block discover man's skeletal remains in flat

While repainting the exterior facade of a HDB block in Geylang, a worker was shocked to see the skeletal remains of a person in the bedroom of a flat.  The police were called in to Block 63 Sims Place, where an elderly man who lived alone was found dead, reported Shin Min Daily News.  In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said they received a call for assistance at about 2.10pm on Friday (March 28). A 71-year-old man was found lying motionless in a residential unit and pronounced dead at scene. A Shin Min reporter who arrived at the scene at about 4pm the same day noted that the windows in the flat were not fully shut, and the house was filled with clutter. A notice pasted on the ground floor of the block stated that renovation works are ongoing, and a gondola system was installed. One of the workers told the Chinese evening daily he was repainting the building facade and had detected a strange odour when the gondola passed by the flat. The 27-year-old immediately informed his supervisor and called the police.

Uganda: Fear and Uncertainty As Europe Plans to Outsource Refugees

[Global Press Journal] Kampala, Uganda -- Proposals to send migrants to Uganda raise concerns about safety, legality and the true cost of outsourcing asylum.
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Uganda: Fear and Uncertainty As Europe Plans to Outsource Refugees

[Global Press Journal] Kampala, Uganda -- Proposals to send migrants to Uganda raise concerns about safety, legality and the true cost of outsourcing asylum.

Morocco: Discovery of a 4,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Settlement in Morocco Rewrites History

[The Conversation Africa] A new archaeological discovery at Kach Kouch in Morocco challenges the long-held belief that the Maghreb (north-west Africa) was an empty land before the arrival of the Phoenicians from the Middle East in around 800 BCE. It reveals
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Morocco: Discovery of a 4,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Settlement in Morocco Rewrites History

[The Conversation Africa] A new archaeological discovery at Kach Kouch in Morocco challenges the long-held belief that the Maghreb (north-west Africa) was an empty land before the arrival of the Phoenicians from the Middle East in around 800 BCE. It reveals a much richer and more complex history than previously thought.

Nigeria: Nigerians Having Babies Abroad - Women Explain Their Reasons

[The Conversation Africa] Nigerian women make up a significant proportion of foreign women giving birth in several countries.
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Nigeria: Nigerians Having Babies Abroad - Women Explain Their Reasons

[The Conversation Africa] Nigerian women make up a significant proportion of foreign women giving birth in several countries.

Russia’s Battlegroup West downs 17 Ukrainian drones, wipes out 23 drone control centers

According to the spokesman for the battlegroup Ivan Bigma, the battlegroup hit two mechanized, one assault and one territorial defense brigades in the Kharkov Region, the LPR, the DPR and in the Serebryanka forestry
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Russia’s Battlegroup West downs 17 Ukrainian drones, wipes out 23 drone control centers

According to the spokesman for the battlegroup Ivan Bigma, the battlegroup hit two mechanized, one assault and one territorial defense brigades in the Kharkov Region, the LPR, the DPR and in the Serebryanka forestry

Trump suggests there is `psychological’ deadline for Russia to agree to Ukraine ceasefire

The US leader also expressed confidence that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, would like to make a deal to resolve the Ukraine conflict
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Trump suggests there is `psychological’ deadline for Russia to agree to Ukraine ceasefire

The US leader also expressed confidence that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, would like to make a deal to resolve the Ukraine conflict

INTERVIEW: Russia against peacekeepers from countries supporting Kiev in Ukraine — envoy

Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organizations Kirill Logvinov also recalled that it was the «arrogant unwillingness of Westerners to hear» Moscow's position that led to the conflict
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INTERVIEW: Russia against peacekeepers from countries supporting Kiev in Ukraine — envoy

Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organizations Kirill Logvinov also recalled that it was the «arrogant unwillingness of Westerners to hear» Moscow's position that led to the conflict

PREVIEW: Shanghai to host Russian-Chinese conference on global, Eurasian challenges

The event titled «Space of Joint Development: Global and Eurasian Dimensions» kicks off in Shanghai on March 31
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PREVIEW: Shanghai to host Russian-Chinese conference on global, Eurasian challenges

The event titled «Space of Joint Development: Global and Eurasian Dimensions» kicks off in Shanghai on March 31

'Read history from books not WhatsApp': Raj Thackeray on row over Aurangazeb's tomb

MNS chief Raj Thackeray condemned efforts to create communal tensions over Aurangzeb's tomb and urged people to study history from books rather than WhatsApp. He emphasized that the country should not rely solely on religion for progress and cited Turkey as a
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'Read history from books not WhatsApp': Raj Thackeray on row over Aurangazeb's tomb

MNS chief Raj Thackeray condemned efforts to create communal tensions over Aurangzeb's tomb and urged people to study history from books rather than WhatsApp. He emphasized that the country should not rely solely on religion for progress and cited Turkey as an example of successful reform.

Iran rejects direct talks with US in response to Trump’s letter

Iran has rejected the idea of direct talks with the US and said that trust needs to be rebuilt first Read Full Article at RT.com
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Iran rejects direct talks with US in response to Trump’s letter

Iran has rejected the idea of direct talks with the US and said that trust needs to be rebuilt first Read Full Article at RT.com

Gunman opens fire from rooftop in Russian Arctic city (VIDEOS)

A lone gunman opened fire from the rooftop of a multistory building in the Russian Arctic city of Murmansk Read Full Article at RT.com
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Gunman opens fire from rooftop in Russian Arctic city (VIDEOS)

A lone gunman opened fire from the rooftop of a multistory building in the Russian Arctic city of Murmansk Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump threatens Zelensky with ‘big problems’

President Donald Trump has warned Vladimir Zelensky to think twice before rejecting the latest version of Washington-proposed minerals deal Read Full Article at RT.com
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Trump threatens Zelensky with ‘big problems’

President Donald Trump has warned Vladimir Zelensky to think twice before rejecting the latest version of Washington-proposed minerals deal Read Full Article at RT.com