The reporters were convicted of involvement with the opposition figure’s extremist group   Read Full Article at RT.com

The White House has warned of retaliation against Beijing’s latest countermeasures in the escalating trade war Read Full Article at RT.com

Ruling in For Women Scotland case confirms legal term ‘woman’ refers to biological female under Equality Act 2010 Read Full Article at RT.com

At the same time, US imports from China are expected to fall sharply

According to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, rumors about the possible US withdrawal from the WTO have always circulated

Alexey Smirnov's former first deputy Alexey Dedov have also been detained

The total number of foreign citizens visiting Japan in March increased by 13.5% to almost 3.5 million

Head of the association the Union of Aviation Engine Construction Viktor Chuiko emphasized the value of working with external partners

Less than a year ago, Rory, 35, announced he and wife Erica, 37, were to split - only for the golfer to change his mind a month later. With Augusta finally in the bag, could Erica now call the shots?

Ivan Turtak (pictured), 38, Kevin Horvath, 25, and Ernest Gunar, 27, allegedly passed the child around 'like a receptacle' as they subjected her to vile sexual abuse.

Phones 4u founder John Caudwell, 72, has opened up about his personal thriftiness despite his vast resources including three mansions - in London, Staffordshire and Monaco.

The actor, 72, was kicked out of the house on Saturday for inappropriate behaviour, days after launching a homophobic and misogynistic tirade against JoJo Siwa.

For many women, that time of the month is simply that: days when they experience discomfort, inconvenience and pain. But Robyn Cowie's periods make it difficult even to go for a walk in the park.

Despite a challenging winter season with unusually low snowfall, ski resorts in North Iceland are preparing to welcome visitors with open slopes and festive activities over the Easter holiday.

Washington reportedly aims to leverage tariff negotiations to isolate Beijing Read Full Article at RT.com

Despite Trump’s criticism of South Africa ahead of the G20, Goodenough Mashego has said the US can’t afford to skip the summit Read Full Article at RT.com

Non-citizens accounted for nearly 50% of offenses last year, according to police statistics Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian media presence on the continent will help counter Western media’s dominance Read Full Article at RT.com

Former President Joe Biden has slammed conservatives while claiming that the US is more divided than ever Read Full Article at RT.com

Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the ED's chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, accusing the BJP of political vendetta and misuse of law. Congress plans nationwide protests, alleging the chargesheet is a diversion from economic issues. BJP leaders dismiss the allegations, asserting the law will take its course and accusing Congress of corruption and subservience to the Gandhi family.

The Supreme Court addressed petitions against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, focusing on 'waqf by user' and non-Muslim board inclusion. The court questioned disallowing 'waqf by user' due to document challenges, recognising its historical validity. Concerns were raised about violence during protests against the Act, with the court emphasizing that pending legal matters should not incite unrest.

The Bombay high court has granted comedian Kunal Kamra interim relief from arrest in the «traitor» joke case, following an FIR filed against him for allegedly referring to Maharashtra's deputy CM Eknath Shinde as a "traitor.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, accompanied by Mogadishu Mayor Yusuf Hussein Jimale and several cabinet members, visited a voter registration site in the capital’s Shangani district on Wednesday to observe the rollout of the country’s landmark voter registration process.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong has unveiled a new Government task force aimed at addressing concerns and mitigating the impact of the recent US tariffs. Chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong, the new Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce also comprises seven other members: Minister for National Development and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration Desmond Lee Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) Lim Ming Yan National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) secretary-general Ng Chee Meng President of the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) Tan Hee Teck This task force will serve as a bridge between the Government, businesses, and workers, addressing immediate challenges and developing strategies to adapt to the new economic landscape.

A source has revealed James Bond, Lord of the Rings and Paddington are set to be among the first attractions at the new Universal theme park, but one big fan favourite has been left out of the fold. 

[allAfrica] Renowned South African actor Don Mlangeni Nawa, popularly known for his iconic role as Bra Zeb Matabane on Isidingo, has died at the age of 65, his family confirmed in a statement.

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The suit from California’s Democratic governor and attorney general claims Trump exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs that they say are creating immediate and irreparable harm to California’s economy.

SINGAPORE — Over three years, a business analyst at a bank reeled in a total of 31 girls and young women with the lure of money and manipulated the victims into sexually exposing themselves to him. Hee Lic Yuan, 32, committed the offences from 2019 to 2021, when the victims were between 13 and 22 years old. On April 16, he was sentenced to six years and nine months' jail and six strokes of the cane. Hee had pleaded guilty to 15 charges for offences including sexually penetrating an underage girl and producing sexually explicit material involving a minor. The charges involved a total of 11 girls and women. Hee had asked most of them to be his «sugar baby» before he committed the offences. The term is used to describe a younger person who is willing to spend time with a richer and often older man — a sugar daddy — in exchange for cash and gifts. Forty-four other charges, including those involving the other victims, were considered during his sentencing.

People's Action Party (PAP) member Alex Yeo will contest Potong Pasir SMC in General Election 2025, taking over the reins from incumbent MP Sitoh Yih Pin who has helmed the ward for three terms. At a press conference on Wednesday (April 16), the 46-year-old lawyer said he is no stranger to Potong Pasir — he had been a volunteer and branch secretary for the constituency between 2013 and about 2016. Yeo was appointed PAP branch chairman of the Paya Lebar division of Aljunied GRC in 2017 and was part of the PAP team that was fielded in Aljunied GRC in GE2020. He stepped down as branch chairman in August 2024. Despite the move, Yeo told the media he «never left» Potong Pasir, and has continued to help residents such as through the legal clinic he set up in 2016. «Returning to Potong Pasir... feels like I've come home,» he said on Wednesday. The lawyer said that his five-year plan for the ward, if elected, includes improving the infrastructure of estates, including Bidadari, as well as introducing mobile clinics for seniors.

Asean should aim for full tariff elimination across the region, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in a speech at the S Rajaratnam Lecture on Wednesday (April 16). PM Wong, who is also the Minister of Finance, was addressing concerns regarding the ongoing US-China trade war and how this may affect Singapore. He had previously tackled this issue in Parliament last Tuesday (April 8), where he highlighted the need for Singaporeans to be mentally prepared amid changes to the world they knew. «The new era will be more volatile, with more frequent and unpredictable shocks,» he had warned. On Wednesday, he explained the three key points Singapore has to take to weather the storm, one of them being the need to champion deeper regional cohesion and integration. He emphasised the need for Asean's 10 members to «stay cohesive and proactive», adding that the Asean Free Trade Area has benefitted citizens and businesses by being «virtually tariff-free». «But we cannot and we should not stop here,» PM Wong said. «We have to accelerate our integration efforts.»

Congress leaders have strongly criticized the ED's chargesheet against Rahul and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case, alleging it's a politically motivated attempt by the BJP to tarnish their image. Sachin Pilot asserted the ED and CBI are being misused as political tools, while Supriya Shrinate accused Prime Minister Modi of vendetta politics.