US officials declined to sign a minerals deal with Kiev during recent talks in Saudi Arabia, according to Ukrainian media reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian nationalist Demyan Ganul has been killed in Odessa, according to local media Read Full Article at RT.com

Global energy projects, including Arctic projects, are reportedly on the table as Russia and the US  are in “preliminary” contact Read Full Article at RT.com

White Paper obtained by Politico calls for military investment, citing Russia threat and concerns over US stance on NATO Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine’s NATO membership has been taken off the table in the US-Russia peace efforts, the bloc’s chief Mark Rutte has confirmed Read Full Article at RT.com

TEHRAN – The Secretary General of Iranian Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ), Brigadier General Hossein Zolfaqari, in separate meetings with the central director for Italy’s Anti-Drug Services DCSA (Central Directorate for Anti-Drug Services), General Pierangelo Iannotti, and the head of the International Affairs Division of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) of Switzerland, Barbara Schedler Fischer, has called for expanding cooperation to play a more effective role in combating drug-related issues.

TEHRAN – Some 22,000 traffic police officers and 3,000 unmarked police will be on duty to implement a special traffic plan that aims to lower road accidents and ensure the safety of the roads during Nowruz holidays, which start on March 21.

TEHRAN –The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (the virus that usually causes cervical cancer in women) and the recombinant influenza vaccine are projected to be produced in Indonesia, an official with the vice-presidency for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy has said.

The city of Khomeini Shahr in Isfahan Province is the main producer of matthiola incana, commonly known as stock flower or hoary stock, in the country.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- Humanitarian agencies are raising alarm over an escalating malnutrition crisis in Ethiopia, which is severely impacting children and lactating women. A report released this week by the Global Nutrition Cluster (GNC) reveals that acute malnutrition rates in several regions have «surpassed the critical threshold of 15%,» signaling an urgent and dire situation.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- At least 41 Al-Shabaab militants, including senior members, were killed in a series of airstrikes conducted by Somali military forces in coordination with the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) on Thursday.

The latest news on President Donald Trump’s administration and the expected Senate vote on a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown.

Les activités politiques au Gabon sont en effervescence. Les formations politiques se mettent en ordre de batailles. C'est le cas du Rassemblement pour la patrie et la modernité (RPM) cher à Alexandre Barro Chambrier dans la commune de Bakoumba qui a tenu une rencontre citoyenne, organisée par Laulas Yann Mikenda, Membre du Bureau Politique (MBP). C'était le samedi 08 mars dernier dans le chef lieu du département de Lékoko. Les partis politiques au Gabon s'activent sur toute l'étendue (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland police on Thursday arrested a suspect accused of killing a man in the Mohamed Mooge district of Hargeisa.

Vladimir Putin has said he agrees with the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine, but that «questions» remain about the nature of a truce - as he set out a number of tough conditions for peace.

Beledweyne (HOL) – Members of the Hawadle community have supported the Somali federal government's plan to implement one-person, one-vote elections, marking a shift from the previous indirect election model.

Jón Gunnar Þórhallsson, chief of police for South Iceland, says he cannot disclose further details about the sequence of events leading to the death of the man found in Gufunes on Tuesday morning. The case is being investigated as a possible homicide, extortion, and deprivation of liberty.

[Premium Times] «I am an APC member and I like to be addressed as such. I will try to popularise the party by all means.»

[The Point] Non-Governmental Organisations and other human rights groups have jointly denounced the «retributive and punishing tactics» against Gambians and other asylum seekers as the block finally unveiled its long-awaited draft against affected migrants.

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Malawi stands at a crossroads. One road leads to self-determination, economic empowerment, and a refusal to be bullied by foreign powers that apply the law only when it suits their interests. The other road leads to spineless submission, the auctioning of our own people, and the eternal curse of begging while sacrificing the very assets […] The post Malawi’s Choice: Sovereignty or Subjugation? Sacrificing Bushiri Means Selling Our Future to Foreign Masters appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s mining sector is poised for a major transformation, with the potential to generate up to US$30 billion in mineral exports between 2026 and 2040. According to the World Bank, annual revenues are projected to hit US$3 billion by 2034, with mining contributing 12% of the country’s GDP by 2027. This remarkable growth aligns with […] The post Fruits of Chakwera’s ATM Strategy: Global firms target Malawi’s US$30 billion mineral boom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Karnataka High Court granted B.S. Yediyurappa interim relief by staying the summons in a POCSO Act case, requiring his appearance on March 15. The court emphasized a comprehensive investigation and quashing the charge sheet. Yediyurappa faces allegations of inappropriate touching and harassment but denies all charges, citing political motivations and readiness to face legal proceedings.

A video of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon celebrating Holi at ISKCON Auckland has resurfaced online. Luxon, set to visit India from March 16-20, aims to enhance trade and investment ties. He will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders, emphasizing his admiration for India.

Chers compatriotes, Il est temps de prendre conscience d'une vérité essentielle : les bons parleurs ne sont pas toujours les bons faiseurs. L'éloquence et les promesses ne suffisent pas à construire un avenir meilleur pour notre pays. Ce dont nous avons besoin aujourd'hui, ce sont des hommes d'action, des personnes capables de transformer les paroles en actes concrets pour le bien-être du peuple gabonais. Prenons l'exemple des deux candidats en lice. Celui de la plateforme des (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le 12 mars 2025 restera une date marquante dans l'histoire politique du Gabon. Ce jour-là, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, le «Grand Bâtisseur», a fait un appel solennel à la Nation, un appel qui résonne comme un tournant décisif dans le processus de développement et de transformation de notre pays. Cet appel, loin d'être une simple déclaration politique, incarne une vision ambitieuse, claire et résolue, celle de bâtir un Gabon fort, uni, et résolument tourné vers l'avenir. Il convient (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A former Kinderland pre-school teacher who was filmed manhandling several children at a Woodlands pre-school was convicted in court on Thursday (March 13). Singaporean Lin Min, 35, has been sentenced to 17 months' and two weeks jail, after previously pleading guilty to three charges of ill-treating a child. Three other charges were taken into consideration for sentencing. The case had made the news in August 2023 after clips of Lin forcefully feeding children liquids went viral online. One video also showed her striking a child's bottom with a book. The Mandarin teacher was subsequently fired and barred by the Early Childhood Development Agency from working in the pre-school sector.

When an explosion occurred at an HDB flat, teachers at a My First Skool branch in the same block quickly acted to ensure the children's safety, even carrying some kids away from that block, said a parent of one of the kids.  Hafizah Ali, 35, whose two-year-old son is in that pre-school, told AsiaOne that she received a call from his teacher at about 1.25pm on Wednesday (March 12) to inform her about a fire in the same block. The children had been evacuated to a Residents' Corner in the next building, and Hafizah's son was crying, the teacher said. «I hurried over and saw about five fire engines, ambulances and [a] police car already there,» said the home-based business owner.  Although her son had stopped crying by the time she reached him, he burst into tears once again upon seeing her, said Hafizah. «He hasn't started talking so I may not know exactly how he felt, but as his mom I know [when] he needs comfort,» she explained.

SINGAPORE — When Inspector Muhammad Rasidi Suriade of the Police Coast Guard (PCG) got a call on Feb 28 about a Singapore-registered chemical tanker being boarded illegally by unknown suspects, he rushed to the scene. He and his colleagues were on a PCG boat patrolling Singapore waters just five minutes away. The PCG boarded the tanker after it entered Singapore territorial waters. Insp Rasidi and five officers boarded the vessel at around 8.20am and saw a crew member lying on the ship's main deck, bleeding from his right eye. Seeing that his injuries were serious, Insp Rasidi told two of his officers to stay with the injured man, while the remaining four officers turned their attention to finding the suspects. Insp Rasidi was recounting the «unauthorised boarding» incident that happened in the Singapore Strait, outside Singapore territorial waters. The 29-year-old injured Indian national is in a stable condition and has been discharged from hospital.