[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on parents and leaders to protect Kenya's children from harmful influences and negative forces.

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has slammed circulating claims that Namibia is planning to deport 500 American citizens, calling the allegations false and urging the public to be vigilant of fake social media posts.

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The U.S. senator from Maryland tried to visit Abrego García in El Salvador.

«This is getting more real,» Kirill Dmitriev said

US leader Donald Trump «has chosen diplomacy over military action» for now, the New York Time writes

According to OCHA, since March 18, «Israeli forces have escalated bombardment from the air, land and sea across the Gaza Strip and expanded ground operations, resulting in hundreds of casualties, destruction of civilian infrastructure»

The attacks involved unmanned aerial vehicles, FPV drones and artillery, including HIMARS rocket launchers

Andrey Marochko said that during active battles in the Kupyansk direction, our troops managed to improve tactical positions

[New Times] Ntazinda was serving a second five-year term as Nyanza District mayor after his reelection in November 2021.

[New Times] In our previous articles, we looked at how excessive concentration of power lay in the hands of a small group from Gitarama. It was to boomerang on the regime through divisionism of all sorts which led to its demise as we shall see in this piece.

[New Times] Rwanda has become more than just a rising destination for tourism and investment but a new home for several celebrities from regional to globally recognized figures who appear on big screens of Hollywood, European cinema, music stages and sporting arenas.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly declined to endorse an Israeli plan to attack nuclear facilities in Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Millions of women cook for 120 million children daily, yet earn less than $1 a day with no benefits or job security Read Full Article at RT.com

The window of opportunity that opened up in Russia-US relations after the change of US administration «has made it possible not only to resume political dialogue but also to revive cultural ties between our countries,» Alexander Darchiev said

According to Al Jazeera, an Israeli attack on a tent camp in the al-Mawasi area in southern Gaza killed 15 people, most of them women and children

According to the Kremlin press service, the leaders will discuss pressing issues related to bilateral cooperation, with a focus on trade, economic and humanitarian relations

The drills, set to last until May 2, will also involve 1,100 troops

«The repeated appearance of the B-1B aircraft underscores that the US and its satellites seek to create a hostile, confrontational atmosphere on the Korean Peninsula as their actions escalate military tensions,» the Korean Central News Agency said

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene with Saudi Arabia following the sudden cancellation of the Private Haj quota. This decision has caused distress among thousands of Indian Muslim pilgrims, including those from Tamil Nadu, who were preparing for the upcoming Haj.

All India Muslim Jamat has issued a fatwa against actor Vijay, urging Muslims to disassociate from him. The AIMJ president cited Vijay's negative portrayal of Muslims in films and the invitation of gamblers and liquor consumers to his Iftar party as reasons for the decree.

West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar met with the DGP, alleging that recent violence in Murshidabad was instigated by calls from a mosque loudspeaker, citing victims' accounts. He accused the TMC government of sheltering those with a divisive mentality and warned against the misuse of religious institutions. Suvendu Adhikari also accused TMC leaders of orchestrating the communal violence.

BSP chief Mayawati has criticized the Samajwadi Party's PDA campaign, alleging it exploits Dalits for political advantage and incites tension. She cautioned Dalit, backward, and Muslim communities against being misled by SP's tactics. Mayawati also advised Dalit leaders to focus on educating their community about their own history rather than commenting on other communities' icons.

Red Dot United (RDU) unveiled its five-man team for the newly-formed Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC on Wednesday evening (April 16).  They were introduced by RDU secretary-general Ravi Philemon at a press conference held at 255 Jurong East Street 24, near Jurong-Clementi Town Council. The team includes waste management company director Osman Sulaiman, who participated in the 2011 and 2015 General Elections with Reform Party. The 50-year-old contested in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC with Singapore People's Party during the 2020 General Election.  Osman Sulaiman and Liyana Dhamirah. PHOTO: Red Dot United He is joined by Liyana Dhamirah, who contested in Jurong GRC during the 2020 General Election. She was part of the team led by Ravi Philemon and they secured 25.39 per cent of votes that year.

A 59-year-old taxi driver and a 31-year-old woman were taken to hospital after a chain collision along the TPE on Wednesday (April 16) morning. The seven-vehicle pile-up — involving a taxi, two cars and four trucks — happened at around 11.05am, after the Punggol Road exit towards the SLE, the police said.  Both the taxi driver and a woman were conscious when taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.  The Singapore Civil Deference Force (SCDF) told AsiaOne that another person, who was assessed for minor injuries, declined to be taken to hospital. Photos shared on Facebook group SG Road Vigilante on Thursday showed a red Trans-Cab taxi and a white car sandwiched between two trucks.

Germany’s Social Democrats have warned incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz against delivering cruise missiles to Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

The St Thomas police have launched a murder investigation into the shooting death of a barber in the parish yesterday. The deceased is 37-year-old Damane Bryan, of Font Hill district, Trinityville, St Thomas. It is reported that about 4:00 a.m...

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they plan to raise prices for US customers starting next week, a ripple effect from President Donald Trump's attempts to correct the trade imbalance between the world's...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has elevated its threat level following the police fatal shooting of Shacqol Pounal, otherwise called ‘Track Star’, who law enforcers say is a high-ranking member of the 7’s gang. "The 7’s gang, which...

The Government says the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St James is now about 60 per cent complete, with approximately $24.41 billion already invested as at March 31. The final cost is estimated to be $55.6 billion. The project is being...

A Portland resident has been charged after allegedly hitting a police constable in the face on Tuesday. He is 25-year-old labourer, Sanjay Hamilton, of Land Settlement, Port Antonio, Portland. He is charged with assaulting a constable. The...

A St Catherine man who pleaded guilty to using the seal of a justice of the peace (JP) to illegally certify several documents was ordered to pay a fine of $350,000 or spend 21 months in prison on Tuesday in the St Catherine Parish Court. The...

Abbas Araghchi highlighted Tehran’s «determination to continue interacting and cooperating with the IAEA based on its international legal obligations» in order to resolve the situation around Iran’s nuclear program

Van Damme added that he would like to talk with the Russian leadership «only about peace, sport and happiness»

Sebi's investigation reveals Gensol Engineering promoters, Anmol and Puneet Jaggi, diverted company funds for personal enrichment, including luxury purchases and stock manipulation. They misused loans, forged documents, and misled regulators. Funds were used to buy a luxury flat and inflate Gensol's stock price through artificial trading.