Two foreign nationals will be charged in court for their alleged involvement in a case of shop theft at Changi Airport last month. The two suspects, a 63-year-old New Zealand man and a 52-year-old Australian woman, allegedly stole 2 cosmetic items worth $437.60 in total from a retail store in the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 2, said the police in a press release on Monday (April 6). The police were alerted to the thefts at around 1.50pm on March 26, after a retail assistant noticed that the two cosmetic items were missing from the display shelf at around 12.35pm. Through ground enquiries and the use of CCTV images, officers managed to establish the identities of the two foreigners. CCTV footage showed that the man allegedly took a bottle of perfume valued at $239.60 at around 12.20pm, after which the duo left the store without making payment. The two suspects then returned to the store about two minutes later, where the man allegedly took a container of cream valued at $198. The couple then left without making payment. 

A 36-year-old man who allegedly slapped a 4-year-old boy outside a preschool in Woodlands on March 6 will be charged in court on Tuesday (April 7) with causing hurt, using criminal force, and causing intentional harassment. Police had earlier told AsiaOne on March 9 that the 36-year-old man was arrested for voluntarily causing hurt and that investigations were ongoing.The incident also prompted Sembawang GRC MP Mariam Jaffar to urge members of the public to focus on the boy's recovery, and to «step up and help» when they see a bad situation unfolding.[[nid:731063]]What happenedAccording to the boy's mother, he was playing catching with his classmates when he showed his middle finger after being caught. The alleged assailant, the father of another child, was said to have grabbed the boy by his collar and slapped him across the face.In a post on her Instagram story, the boy's mother claimed that the man also pointed his finger at his face and threatened to break his fingers.

A South Korean national was arrested at Changi Airport after attempting to smuggle heat sticks and vapes into Singapore.In a Facebook post on Monday (April 6), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said the 27-year-old man was nabbed on March 27 at Terminal 2.Prior to checks, the man told ICA officers that he had no items to declare, but subsequent checks found anomalies in the scanned image of his belongings.Upon investigation, officers found more than 2,000 heat sticks — also known as heat-not-burn tobacco — and over 130 vaporisers and related components.The man was arrested in connection with the case and referred to the Health Sciences Authority for further investigation. [[nid:732226]]

Senior officials are using the taxpayer cash to reimburse trips to their own departments at offices in Whitehall.

The Prime Minister is being urged to bar the American rapper from the UK by deeming him a person who is 'not conducive to the public good'.

The likes of former Manchester City star Stephen Ireland, midfielder Danny Drinkwater and once-Newcastle hero Papiss Cisse are just a handful of the big names who play for the side.

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Malawi is drawing global attention for its strong progress in adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRHR), with new evidence placing the country among Africa’s standout performers—yet warning that deep-rooted challenges still risk undermining these gains. A report by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) paints a picture of a country steadily turning the tide […] The post Malawi earns global acclaim for SRH gains appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has thrown the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Amaryllis Hotel inquiry into fresh controversy, declaring the report incomplete, flawed and incapable of standing scrutiny after key figures—including former Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba and Yusuf Investments Limited—were not questioned. Minister of Information and Communications Technology Shadric Namalomba has openly challenged the integrity […] The post Govt Blasts Amaryllis Probe Report as “Incomplete,” Questions Exclusion of Zamba and Yusuf appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For many years, experts warned that Malawi was headed toward a “debt crisis.” Today, that crisis is no longer a theory—it is a daily reality. From the price of maize at the market to the lack of medicines in our hospitals, the shadow of national debt touches every corner of Malawian life. As we navigate […] The post ANALYSIS | The Weight of Debt: Understanding Malawi’s Economic Crossroads appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s government has announced the rebranding of the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) into the Malawi Economic Development Fund (MADEF), presenting it as a bold step to expand access to loans for youth, women, and small business owners. The move is meant to improve efficiency, transparency, and impact. But it also raises a tough, unavoidable […] The post Rebranding NEEF to MADEF: A Real Test of Government Prudence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Moody’s has said the Iran war will moderate India’s growth and raise inflation risks, cutting its forecast to 6% from 6.8% Read Full Article at RT.com

DR Congo’s government has said third-country migrants being deported from the US will arrive in Kinshasa in April Read Full Article at RT.com

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India arrested 7 Ukrainians and an American in March for allegedly training insurgents in Myanmar Read Full Article at RT.com

Malawi has already felt the impact of the Middle East conflict as costs surge, Bertha Chikadza has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Assam CM's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, vehemently denied Congress claims of holding foreign passports and undisclosed overseas assets. She challenged Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi to disclose his wife's bank account details in Pakistan. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused the Congress of using fake, Pakistan-sourced documents and stated an FIR was filed.

Seven foreign nationals, including six Ukrainians and one US citizen, were remanded to 30 days' judicial custody in Delhi for alleged terror links. The NIA claims they supplied weapons and training to Indian insurgent groups, with connections to Myanmar's ethnic armed factions. Investigations are ongoing into their motives and activities.

Taking strong exception to the attack on judicial officers adjudicating objections to voter list exclusions in West Bengal’s Malda district, the Supreme Court on Thursday said there was a breakdown of law and order in the state and issued show-cause notices to the chief secretary, DGP, district magistrate and SP, asking why action should not be taken against them.

Punjab Police have dismantled an ISI-backed terror module planning grenade attacks on police establishments across multiple states. Three individuals were apprehended with two hand grenades and a pistol, bearing markings from Pakistan Ordnance Factory. Investigations revealed the operatives were in contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives via social media, acting on ISI handlers' directives.

A day ahead of ministerial statements in Parliament on the impact of the Middle East situation on Singapore, fuel companies on Monday (April 6) raised diesel prices by between 20 and 30 cents, with the posted price at Shell now just 32 cents shy of $5 per litre.In a price board update at 4pm, Shell announced that it has raised its posted price for diesel by 25 cents to $4.68 — the highest among fuel companies here.This was followed by Sinopec and then SPC, with both fuel companies raising their prices for diesel by 20 cents and 30 cents to $4.43 and $4.42 respectively. All three fuel companies kept their petrol prices unchanged.The latest round of diesel-centric price hikes follows two consecutive days of higher pump prices last week as Caltex, Shell and SPC raised prices on April 2, while Esso and Sinopec mirrored similar changes on Good Friday (April 3). 

Three ministers — Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam, and Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow — are scheduled to deliver separate statements on the impact of the Middle East situation on Singapore when Parliament sits on Tuesday (April 7). According to the order paper published on Parliament's website on Monday, 62 questions have also been filed by 32 members on the war's impact on businesses, consumers and households, including how the Government intends to secure the country's food and energy security.Tanjong Pagar GRC MP Foo Cexiang and Sengkang GRC MP Louis Chua asked the Government if the Middle East situation has been used as «a convenient excuse» by petrol companies here, given the recent «magnitude and speed of adjustments» in pump prices. With the excise duty for petrol at 79 cents per litre, Nee Soon GRC MP Lee Hui Ying asked if the Government will consider lowering the duty rate to help households and businesses cope with the impact of rising fuel costs. 

An 18-year-old male teenager was charged in court on Monday (April 6) with trafficking etomidate vaporiser pods, also known as Kpods. In a press release, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said the teen, Cornelius Goh Shao Zhi, had allegedly sold the pods to buyers after notifying them of stock availability via Telegram. Goh was arrested on April 4 after HSA enforcement officers, acting on a tip-off, raided his home. HSA officers seized one vaporiser, 108 pods and one packet of duty-unpaid cigarettes at the unit. The pods tested positive for etomidate. Goh is the second 18-year-old to be charged by HSA for allegedly trafficking Kpods. On Oct 17, Rayern Kwek Rui An, was charged with the same offence. Authorities seized two e-vaporisers and 127 suspected Kpods from Kwek's vehicle, along with another five pods from his home in Bedok. Investigations into Goh's alleged trafficking of Kpods are ongoing. 

[allAfrica] President Paul Biya is set to get a vice-president for the first time in his four-decade rule following controversial constitutional changes backed by parliament.

The presenter, 37, admitted that he had a 'traumatic' face procedure last month after he was grilled about his new look by a BBC Radio colleague.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh had planned to use Wood Farm for their annual Easter break but were instead forced to stay in a cottage on the Sandringham Estate.

The cultural icon - best known for her role as Patsy Stone in the sitcom Absolutely Fabulous - was rudely awakened in her Stockwell home in south London last week.

He's previously been dubbed the 'hidden royal' - but on Sunday, the Earl of Wessex proved he's firmly in the royal fold.

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