Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s electoral support plunged after his associate, Timur Mindich, was accused of corruption Read Full Article at RT.com

The European Commission has cut its forecast for the bloc’s 2026 economic growth amid risks posed by US tariffs and geopolitical tensions Read Full Article at RT.com

SINGAPORE — The National Environment Agency (NEA) has been fined $230,000 for safety lapses in the 2021 Tuas Incineration Plant (TIP) explosion.The incident on Sept 23, 2021, claimed the lives of two NEA employees — Kwok Yeow Wai and Wee Eng Leng. A third employee, engineer Low Yin Choon, was seriously injured.NEA and two of its employees were charged with workplace safety offences in December 2023 following an investigation that involved several agencies, including the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Singapore Civil Defence Force.Christopher Lee Yew Binn, divisional director of the waste infrastructure operations and management division of NEA at the time, and Ng Wah Yong, then general manager of TIP, were handed one charge each under the Workplace Safety and Health Act.Lee’s case has been fixed for a pre-trial conference on Nov 28. Ng’s case will be mentioned again in court on Nov 20.

Have a fear of needles, or hate having a sore arm after getting the flu jab?A new influenza vaccine administered as a nasal spray instead of an injection is now available in Singapore, announced maker AstraZeneca on Tuesday (Nov 18).Called the FluMist Trivalent, the vaccine protects against types A and B of the influenza virus and has been approved by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for use in individuals aged two to 49.The FluMist Trivalent is the first and only intranasal and needle-free influenza vaccine available in Singapore. It has also been approved for use in other countries, including the UK and US.Dr Leong Hoe Nam, infectious disease specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, said in AstraZeneca's statement that having a needle-free vaccine option can be a «game-changer» for public health.«Removing the barrier of needles could significantly increase vaccination uptake across the population,» he surmised.«It is an innovation that has the potential to shift our vaccination rates and strengthen Singapore's resilience against seasonal flu outbreaks.»

Brian Harpole - who was the lead on the fateful day in Utah when Kirk was killed by a single bullet - was asked by podcaster Shawn Ryan about the use of hand signals in the leadup to the shooting.

A panel of academics, doctors and patients examined 80 existing treatments to identify those mostly likely to help tackle Alzheimer's - for which there is currently no cure.

Tom Chapman, 62, and his wife Ruth, 63, faced a dozen complaints from neighbours who objected to initial plans to transform their 19th century stucco-fronted home.

Ukraine intends to procure up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets over the next ten years Read Full Article at RT.com

The UN Security Council has backed US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, which focuses on the enclave’s demilitarization Read Full Article at RT.com

Former Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov has been designated as a “terrorist” and “extremist” Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi says its space industry is projected to grow to $44 billion by 2033 Read Full Article at RT.com

[allAfrica] At least 32 people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) after a bridge at a copper and cobalt mine collapsed due to overcrowding.

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HURRICANE MELISSA, which inflicted catastrophic damage to several parishes, has left the island’s small business sector grappling with the aftermath. Amid the devastation, there is a strong call for entrepreneurs to seize opportunities to rebound....

MINISTER OF Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, says the Government is moving swiftly to get farmers back into production following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. “The reality is that this can’t wait, and as we seek to...

The RG CARES’s visit to St Elizabeth on Saturday, November 8, was filled with mixed emotions for team members. Almost 40 volunteers from RJRGLEANER, the Anglican Diocese of Jamaica, the United Church, and members of the Securipro and Jamaica...

With the peak winter tourism season set to begin on December 15, stakeholders in Portland are rallying to support recovery efforts in the island’s western tourism belt, following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. Hah-R-Mony Entertainment...

Senior Parish Judge Sanchia Burrell yesterday cleared the way for the continuation of the long-running multimillion-dollar fraud trial involving former Education Minister Ruel Reid and his co-accused, after dismissing two major objections from the...

A city clean-up campaign in the southern Somali city of Kismayo is sprucing up the streets and giving direct support to impoverished displaced women and men who are involved in the labour.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Attorney General has opened a criminal investigation into allegations that the Turkish Airlines station manager in Mogadishu abused his authority and violated the constitutional rights of a Somali traveler at Aden Adde International Airport.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission has urged international partners to step up support for the country’s election preparations, warning that the process risks delay without firm financial commitments.

Malawi’s main State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are drowning in debt and struggling to pay what they owe, a new government report has revealed. The assessment, which reviewed the financial health of 10 commercial SOEs from 2022 to 2024, shows that these companies collectively owe over K495 billion — and most of them are in serious trouble. […] The post State Owned Companies Still Struggling to Pay Debts, Putting Malawi at Risk appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A longtime Democratic adviser, Summers has had significant influence over economic policymaking for decades.

A conservative group tied to Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA showed up for homecoming this year at Howard University, a historically Black institution in Washington, D.C. How that visit went and what it says about national politics.

The French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of France, and the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) have announced the return of Création Africa, an ambitious programme designed to strengthen and elevate cultural entrepreneurship across South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi. Création Africa takes a comprehensive and hands-on approach, blending mentorship, incubation, training, […] The post French Embassy Launches Création Africa 2 to Boost Cultural Entrepreneurship appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K75.5 million to the ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) to support the 2025 Innovation Jam, extending a partnership that has now run for six years. The Innovation Jam will run alongside the annual ICT conference from November 19 to 22, 2025 under the theme ‘AI for Sustainable Development’, […] The post NBM plc injects K75.5 million into ICTAM Innovation Jam appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Cybersecurity experts are urging everyone to change their passwords after finding massive collection of 1.3 billion passwords alongside nearly two billion email addresses exposed online.

A YouGov survey of 2,100 people found 23 per cent think the party leader should quit now and elect someone else.

The President has touched down in 13 countries in the first ten months of his second term - a whirlwind international sprint that shows no sign of slowing.

It was the most glorious of mid-November London mornings - and it was time for lunch at a restaurant. Maud, my Jack Russell terrier, was beside herself with glee. So off we went...