[New Zimbabwe] End of last March 2025, Zimbabweans stayed away from their workplaces and businesses, turning urban areas into ghost towns.

[The Conversation Africa] Memory and politics are inherently intertwined and can never be fully separated in post-atrocity and post-genocidal contexts. They are also dynamic and ever-changing. The interplay between memory and politics is, therefore, prone to manipulation, exaggeration or misuse by clever actors to meet a range of political ends.

According to the report, the shelling targeted a detention center for migrants from African countries

Two cars caught on fire along the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) on Monday (April 28) morning. A video of the incident shared to the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page showed the two cars, a BMW and a Toyota Alphard, engulfed in bright orange flames.  Thick smoke was seen billowing from the cars. Speaking to AsiaOne, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the fire along PIE towards Changi Airport, after the Paya Lebar Road exit at around 7.20am. According to the SCDF, the flames were extinguished with a water jet and a Compressed Air Foam backpack. One person was assessed for minor injuries, but they declined to be sent to the hospital.

«The Trump administration is interested in searching for a balance of interest», Russian Foreign Minister added

Another 115 were taken to the hospital with injuries

«These strikes have killed hundreds of Houthi fighters and numerous Houthi leaders,» the US Central Command said

As of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index slightly accelerated its growth, reaching 3,037.33 points (+1.04%)

The top Russian diplomat stressed that Russia had earlier backed US President Donald Trump’s initiative for a 30-day moratorium on strikes against energy facilities and compiled with it based on President Vladimir Putin’s order

Tensions escalate along the LoC as Pakistan violates the ceasefire for the fourth consecutive night, prompting a strong response from India. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, over 500 Pakistani nationals have exited India after visa revocations. Meanwhile, US President Trump urges Putin to pursue peace talks with Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict and missile strikes.

Amid escalating tensions, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi strongly criticized Pakistan, citing ceasefire violations and rhetoric following the Pahalgam terror attack. He asserted Pakistan lags behind India, both economically and strategically.

Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has clarified his earlier remark regarding the Pahalgam terrorist attack. In a Facebook post, Vadra condemned the attack, calling it an «attack on the soul of humanity.» He emphasized his solidarity with India and stated that no justification exists for violence against innocent people.

Congress leader Udit Raj criticised Shashi Tharoor's remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack, questioning his allegiance to the party and suggesting he was acting as a BJP spokesperson. Raj challenged Tharoor's comparison of the attack to the intelligence failure in Israel during the Hamas strike. He further inquired about Tharoor's knowledge of terror attacks in America post-9/11.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the United States has called on India and Pakistan to find a responsible solution. The US is closely monitoring the situation and has been in contact with both governments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the attack, which targeted tourists. The attack, the deadliest in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike, targeted mostly tourists and was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control for the fourth consecutive night, initiating unprovoked firing in the Poonch and Kupwara districts of Jammu and Kashmir, according to Indian Army officials. This escalation follows a recent terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 Hindu tourists were killed.

US President Donald Trump said that Vladimir Zelensky behaved “calmer” in Vatican than during their infamous encounter in the Oval Office Read Full Article at RT.com

Class VII NCERT social science textbooks have removed references to the Mughals and Delhi Sultanate, replaced with chapters on ancient Indian dynasties and «sacred geography.» The revisions, aligning with NEP 2020, aim to incorporate Indian traditions and philosophies, featuring Indian writers and themes in English textbooks while also highlighting government initiatives and constitutional rights.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to punish those behind the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing the unity of 1.4 billion Indians as a powerful force against terrorism. He assured justice for the victims' families, promising a strong response to the perpetrators and their supporters.

Goa CM Pramod Sawant predicted the potential split of Pakistan due to Balochistan's independence push, assuring BJP workers of PM Modi's retaliation for the Pahalgam attack. He contrasted India's growing Muslim population and secular harmony with Pakistan's insularity.

Agra police have apprehended Manoj Chaudhary, who claimed to be a 'gau rakshak' and member of Kshatriya Gau Raksha Dal, for allegedly murdering a biryani seller. Chaudhary initially asserted the killing was retaliation for the Pahalgam attack, a claim police dismissed. Authorities believe the crime stemmed from a dispute over the biryani's quality, not vigilantism.

In Tamil Nadu, two ministers, V Senthil Balaji and K Ponmudy, resigned from the cabinet. Governor R N Ravi accepted their resignations following Chief Minister M K Stalin's recommendation. S Muthusamy takes over Balaji's portfolios. S S Sivasankar and R S Rajakannappan get additional charges. T Manothangaraj was re-inducted into the cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Monday.

US President Donald Trump allegedly told his French counterpart to step aside before a private meeting with Ukraine’s Zelensky Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington still hopes the Ukraine conflict will be resolved through diplomacy, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi’s remark underscores rising tensions between the two rivals after terrorists shot 26 people in Kashmir Read Full Article at RT.com

Around a quarter of American buy now, pay later loans users fund their groceries through the scheme, a new survey suggests Read Full Article at RT.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally ordered the military to help liberate Russia’s Kursk Region from the Ukrainian incursion Read Full Article at RT.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised the country’s troops deployed to Russia under a mutual defense agreement as heroes Read Full Article at RT.com

The Illinois governor’s address is a major appearance in an early primary state on the road to the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nomination.

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially relieved newly-appointed minster of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Mac Hengari of his duties following his arrest on Saturday.

After three years of sharing her passion for chopping wood online, Nicole Coenen has released a book all about wood and how to chop it, titled Axe in Hand: A Woodchopper's Guide to Blades, Wood and Fire.