Seizure of frozen Russian funds could undermine the global financial system, according to the International Monetary Fund Read Full Article at RT.com

President Lazarus Chakwera on Friday launched his ambitious Agriculture, Tourism and Mining (ATM) promotion week at BICC in Lilongwe with a passionate call for patriotism among Malawians and more support from local and international investors. The ATM Strategy is a brainchild of Chakwera inspired by his desire to see the country swiftly achieving food security, […] The post Chakwera launches the ambitious ATM Week with a passionate call for support from local and international investors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Somalia is at a pivotal moment in its quest for progress. It is facing challenges that demand fresh perspectives and innovative solutions. While Western interventions have played a significant role in shaping global development policies, Somalia, much like many African nations, still struggles with enduring issues despite these efforts. As we step into the 21st century, Somalia recognizes the urgent need to explore new avenues for development, and it believes forging stronger ties with economic powerhouses like China and other Asian giants could be the game-changer it has been searching for.

Fighting broke out between the warring factions in Sudan exactly one year ago. What started out as a disagreement over the merge of paramilitary troops to national army, sadly, escalated into a violent conflict, resulting in widespread bloodshed, devastation, and disaster. Neither the national army nor the Rapid Support Force has been able to claim victory as they continue, till today, to battle for the control of key cities and critical infrastructures.

Ahmad Haghtalab said on April 18 that Tehran has identified the location of Israel's «nuclear centers» and will be ready to destroy them in case the Jewish state responds to the recent Iranian attack on Israeli military facilities

«The effect of the customs duty totaling 35%, renewed in December 203 in respected of imported perfumery, cosmetics and home care products will cover certain new positions of these products from unfriendly countries,» the ministry said

This measure is not a prohibitive one and will make it possible to make competitive conditions equal for Russian producers, the ministry said

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Ararat Mirzoyan also said that Yerevan is currently making efforts to expand cooperation with the European Union and the United States

Just hours after Taylor Swift's fans shelled out for her new album The Tortured Poets Department, the star sparked a social media frenzy by dropping 15 more tracks.

See DailyMail.com's breakdown of Taylor's new album, including all the shady lyrics, Easter eggs, and references to her past romances - as well as reactions, reviews, and records it's broken.

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC –  The Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA) Friday condemned the recent attacks on members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), particularly this week's murder of Constable...

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the Government will be appealing this morning's decision by the Constitutional Court that the Director of Public Prosecutions' extension was unconstitutional and will be seeking a stay so that Paula...

Sending NATO troops to Ukraine would throw Europe into the “depths” of a “vortex of war,” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

Bitcoin has surged as industry experts are weighing in the cryptocurrency’s upcoming ‘halving’ process Read Full Article at RT.com

The influence of Africa-US military pacts is likely to wane as multipolar world allows the continent turn to alternative strategic partners Read Full Article at RT.com

The victim burned for around a minute before police officers extinguished the flames Read Full Article at RT.com

[The Herald] National trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, is organising an outward seller mission to Angola designed to enhance linkages between local exporters and leading buyers in that market.

[New Times] A new draft law presented in parliament on April 18 by Judith Uwizeye, the Minister in the Office of the President, has requested NGOs in Rwanda not to spend more than 20 per cent of their budget on operational costs.

[State Department] Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola April 21-25.

HARTFORD, CMC – The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says agents have arrested a Jamaican man who was convicted of second-degree robbery with a weapon in Connecticut. ICE said that Enforcement and Removal...

Detectives assigned to the St Catherine North police have launched an investigation into the shooting death of a 35-year-old man in Bog Walk last night. He has been identified as Kemar Edwards, unemployed, of...

The United Kingdom (UK) has so far taken a light-touch regulatory approach to its strong artificial intelligence (AI) sector. While the lack of horizontal laws may create a complicated legislative patchwork, the government argues that this is conducive to innovation and agile technology. With its new broad AI Act, the EU has taken a different path, but despite diverging approaches there are some promising signs for future cooperation. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk in the EU and causes significant damage to ecosystems. As part of the European Green Deal's zero pollution ambition, on 26 October 2022 the European Commission tabled a proposal for a revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directives. The proposed directive would set air quality standards for 2030 that are more closely aligned with World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, as updated in 2021. It would also include a mechanism for the standards' regular review based on the latest scientific information. To achieve them on time, the Member States would have to establish air quality plans ahead of 2030. Provisions on air quality monitoring and assessment would be updated, including through new requirements for monitoring pollutants of emerging concern, such as ultrafine particles. Stakeholders' reactions to the proposal have been mixed. Non-governmental organisations call for full alignment with the WHO guidelines by 2030 at the latest, and for penalties if the 2030 deadline is missed. Industry representatives insist on the need to meet current standards first, before aiming for higher ones. The European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the file on 20 February 2024. The text, approved in March by Member States representatives in the Council and by Parliament's Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, now requires formal adoption by the co-legislators. Parliament is expected to vote on the final text during its second April 2024 part-session. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Rabat, 18/04/2024 - La République de Libéria a réaffirmé, jeudi à Rabat, son soutien à l'intégrité territoriale et à la souveraineté du Maroc sur l'ensemble de son territoire, y compris le Sahara marocain. Cette position a été exprimée dans un Communiqué conjoint publié à l'issue des entretiens entre le ministre des Affaires étrangères, de la Coopération africaine et des Marocains résidant à l'étranger, Nasser Bourita, et la ministre des Affaires étrangères libérienne, Sara Beysolow (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Les Conseillers en Communication des Membres du Gouvernement se sont réunis le Jeudi 18 avril 2024 sous la présidence du Conseiller Directeur de l'Information Gouvernementale. [ RÉUNION HEBDOMADAIRE DES CCOM ] Cette énième rencontre a été l'occasion,une fois encore, pour les Responsables de la Communication Gouvernementale, de mutualiser leurs efforts afin de rendre dynamique,cohérente et harmonisée la stratégie de communication du Gouvernement tout en restant pédagogique, informative (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Rabat, 18/04/2024- Les participants à la Conférence ministérielle régionale de l'Afrique du Nord, organisée, jeudi par le Maroc et le Togo sous le thème «Panafricanisme et Migration», ont salué le rôle et l'engagement forts de Sa Majesté le Roi Mohammed VI, en Sa qualité de Champion de l'Union Africaine sur la question de la migration. Dans la «Déclaration de Rabat» sanctionnant des travaux de cette rencontre tenue en format virtuel, en prélude au 9e Congrès Panafricain prévu du29 (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Several Nova Scotia groups that assist women are speaking out against comments on domestic violence by Justice Minister Brad Johns, and at least one is calling for his dismissal.

A family trip took a frightening turn for Christopher Won when he was diagnosed with flesh-eating disease while in Hong Kong and now, after weeks of treatment overseas, the Vancouver firefighter is back home recovering.

Jeremy Clarkson is left visibly shaken as dramatic scenes in the third series of Clarkson's Farm see Kaleb Cooper treated by medics after a nasty accident.

In a major pre-election speech, Rishi Sunak pledged to crack down on the country's 'sick note culture', insisting normal 'life worries' are not a reason to be signed off.

Model and masseur David Putman, who is 20 years younger than fun loving Alison, 49, dived into the water at remote beauty in the Caucasus Mountains close to where he was born.

GPs are routinely writing sick notes for patients they have not seen. Doctors admit '95 per cent' of requests are waved through without assessing the patient first and are 'rarely ever' denied.

Gamer Robert Walker-McDaid was spared jailed for making a hoax call to a terrorist hotline about a rival who was shot in the face by US police.

Congress leader and candidate from Wayanad Rahul Gandhi captured public attention on Friday by addressing urgent problems of unemployment and poverty in a unique video featuring his pet dog on social media platform X. Gandhi criticizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi for high unemployment rates and pushing millions below the poverty line.