US President Donald Trump has stated that he will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping “at the appropriate time” Read Full Article at RT.com Read more
FDH Bank Plc has reached a significant milestone on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), achieving a market capitalization of K2.161 trillion within just five years of listing. As of February 4, 2025, the bank’s share price stood at K313.19, reflecting an extraordinary growth rate of 3032% from its initial public offering (IPO) price of K10 […] The post FDH Bank Plc Hits K2.2 Trillion Market Capitalization Milestone appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The nation waits. Businesses are uneasy, jobs hang in the balance, and livelihoods face uncertainty. As anxiety grows among Malawians over the United States’ continued withdrawal from key partnerships and support structures, one question echoes across the country: Where do we stand? The United States has been one of Malawi’s most significant donors, contributing to […] The post EDITORIAL: Mr. President, Please Address the Nation on the U.S. Withdrawal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
It could get more complicated — and potentially more expensive — for Canadians to cross the border or send packages to the United States, if President Donald Trump's executive order on tariffs goes into effect.
US President Donald Trump has stated that he will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping “at the appropriate time” Read Full Article at RT.com
Australia has granted Papua New Guinea a $570 million loan with conditions for stricter foreign investment screening to curb risky projects and China's influence.
The Australian government has agreed to help prop up Papua New Guinea's budget with a $570 million loan
TEHRAN—The Department of Environment (DOE) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have extended their partnership by signing a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to conserve Iranian wetlands projects in the country.
TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 19, 2024), biotechnology products have been exported to 35 countries worldwide, compared to 33 countries in the past year.
TEHRAN – Swiss ambassador to Tehran, Nadine Olivieri Lozano, in a meeting with the president of Tehran Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization (TDMMO), Ali Nasiri, has voiced Switzerland's readiness to enhance relations with Tehran in crisis management.
TEHRAN – A total of 1,997,288 Iranians donated blood over the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 20, 2024, indicating a two-percent growth, the Blood Transfusion Organization spokesman has said.
Germany willing to contribute troops to a proposed NATO mission in Greenland meant to appease Donald Trump, according to Der Spiegel Read Full Article at RT.com
The departure from all five military bases in Senegal will be completed by September, according to local news agency Senego Read Full Article at RT.com
The EU has authorized up to 4% UV-treated mealworm powder in various foods, including bread and cheese Read Full Article at RT.com
US defense contractors are profiting from the country’s aid to Kiev, Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, died in front of rescuers on Sunday night after tripping over and falling onto rocks on the beach at Lowestoft.
Questions had been raised about how the collision - which killed all 67 people involved - occurred, given pilots follow strict protocol about the altitudes they can safely reach.
Emma Webber, whose son Barnaby was killed in the June 2023 attacks, spoke on Good Morning Britain today about the 'horror show' review highlighting 'clear failings' in the care of schizophrenic Calocane.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Harvey Willgoose, 15, who was stabbed to death at a school in Sheffield.
John-Paul Ennis was exposed last week for rather rashly boasting on camera about the 'perks' of his position - namely the chain and 'nice car' he gets driven around in, which he declared 'sick.
Delhi’s Assembly elections saw a voter turnout increase from 8.10% at 9 am to 33.31% by 1 pm. With 699 candidates contesting in 70 constituencies, security was stringent, including paramilitary personnel and drone surveillance. This election is pivotal for AAP, BJP, and Congress, determining their political future in Delhi. Final results will be announced on February 8.
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to discuss strategies for developing an AI ecosystem in India, focusing on cost-effective models. Altman expressed willingness to collaborate with India, highlighting its rapid AI adoption. Vaishnaw emphasized India’s capacity for low-cost technological projects, urging startups to contribute innovative solutions.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam took action against 18 employees for engaging in non-Hindu practices while working at the temple. The employees must either transfer to government departments or apply for VRS. This move aligns with TTD’s commitment to maintaining the spiritual integrity of its temples.
Ministry of finance has instructed its employees not to use AI tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek on office devices, citing confidentiality risks. A memo issued last month emphasized the potential dangers AI tools pose to government data. This follows similar actions by Australia and Italy over privacy concerns. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visits India as DeepSeek garners attention for its low-cost, efficient AI offerings.
Depuis sa création, la Société d'Énergie et d'Eau du Gabon (SEEG) a connu plusieurs formes de gestion. D'abord sous le contrôle direct du gouvernement gabonais, elle a été privatisée en 1997-1998 sous la pression des institutions financières internationales. C'est ainsi que le gouvernement a signé un contrat de concession avec l'entreprise française VEOLIA, qui a géré la SEEG pendant plus de 20 ans. Cependant, cette privatisation n'a pas apporté les bénéfices escomptés. VEOLIA a exploité (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
USAID employees have been placed on administrative leave as part of US President Donald Trump’s move to dismantle the agency’s operations Read Full Article at RT.com
“Permanent” peace in Gaza can only be achieved through the establishment of a Palestinian state, Riyadh has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia is open to talks with Ukraine despite Zelensky having no legitimacy, Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
DRC has called for an emergency UN Human Rights Council session to discuss Goma’s capture by M23 rebels Read Full Article at RT.com
Hamas has denounced US President Donald Trump’s proposal to assume control of Gaza and relocate Palestinians from the enclave Read Full Article at RT.com
No government e-services can be used with only a person's NRIC number and its date of issue, said the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) on Tuesday (Feb 4). In a written reply to questions raised by several MPs during Parliament, Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo said that government agencies have conducted checks on the potential impact on online services. These checks came after scammers used compromised Singpass accounts to change the addresses of victims via the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) e-service platform last month. «So far, there have been no transactional services identified that can be completed in the same manner,» she said. Teo explained that government agencies are required to conduct regular risk assessments of their tech systems, including risks arising from systems managed by other agencies, adding that vulnerabilities must be addressed immediately.
A backpack containing over $14,000 in cash was returned to its rightful owner, thanks to an honest passenger and bus captain. The incident was shared on the SBS Transit Facebook page on Tuesday (Feb 4). Bus captain Chen Long was driving bus service 58 when a passenger handed over a backpack that had been left behind. The 42-year-old bus captain immediately contacted the operations control centre, and learnt that a passenger had reported the missing backpack 25 minutes prior. He brought the misplaced backpack to Bishan Interchange after his shift and handed it over to the staff, who discovered that it contained more than $14,000 in cash. «I was overjoyed to see everything intact! Deeply grateful to the staff who helped recover my belongings, and I wish the bus captain all the best in his work,» said the owner, who was relieved after picking up her backpack. The money was intended to open a bank account, she added. «It's about doing the right thing,» said Chen, sympathetic to the owner's anxiety.
