When Texas native Ellen Wier was 12, she suffered a life threatening head injury that upended her life for the better. She was in a coma for days and experienced a spiritual awakening.

Jeniffer Campbell had alleged her manager Alexandra Jacobs racially discriminated against her by using the phrase to refer to her writing, suggesting that it be 'safer and blander'.

In a TikTok video clip that's been watched 1.5 million times, Dr Huberman explained that the gunk is a sign 'your eyes have won a war' in your sleep.

Two top Pentagon officials, Dan Caldwell and Darin Selnick, were suspended by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following an investigation into who leaked the news of the briefing on China to Musk.

The tourists were travelling up Monte Faito, which overlooks the bay of Naples, alongside two Israeli tourists and the driver. All but one of those on board lost their lives.

Beijing’s retaliatory tariffs have made American gas financially unviable, the outlet has said Read Full Article at RT.com

NBS Bank plc has committed K10 million to support five small-scale and high impact projects undertaken by Corps Africa volunteers in the country. The Bank’s Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Ernest Tembo announced the commitment at this year’s Corps Africa Pitch Day hosted by the Moroccan Kingdom Embassy in Lilongwe on Thursday. Tembo said as a […] The post NBS Bank pumps K10 million into Corps Africa Malawi projects appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of the leading pension service providers, NICO Pension has launched a Voluntary Personal Pension Plan, a new product which has been designed to redefine retirement planning and expand access to financial security for all market segments. The initiative underscores NICO Pension’s unwavering commitment to innovation and financial inclusion, solidifying its position as a leader […] The post NICO Pension Unveils transformative ‘Voluntary Personal Pension Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Save the Children International (SCI) – the world’s leading independent children’s organization – has donated vehicles to the Government of Malawi and four of its project implementation partners. The vehicles have been valued at K500, 800, 000 and were procured with financial support from the Norwegian Aid for Development (NORAD) through the Tikwaniritse ndi Kuteteza […] The post Save the Children donates vehicles to Malawi Government, project implementation partners appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Standard Bank Malawi has officially launched the 2025 edition of its flagship athletics event—the Be More Race—under the vibrant new theme “Run in Blue.” Unveiled on Thursday at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, the event drew stakeholders from the sports, corporate, and wellness communities, reaffirming the bank’s unwavering commitment to promoting health, […] The post Standard Bank Unveils 2025 Be More Race: “Run in Blue” to Ignite National Spirit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera today demonstrated his unwavering faith and solidarity with Malawi’s Christian community as he joined in the Way of the Cross procession at Botanic Gardens in Lilongwe. Accompanied by First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera, the President took part in the solemn pilgrimage that began at Lilongwe Sanctuary T-Junction and wound […] The post God First: President Chakwera Leads the Way of the Cross appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Workers' Party (WP) introduced four new candidates to the party's line-up for the upcoming general election at a press conference on Good Friday (April 18). The new slate of candidates include clinical psychologist Ong Lue Ping, 48; engineering firm owner Jimmy Tan, 53; business development senior director Alexis Dang, 39; and product manager Andre Low, 34. Secretary-general Pritam Singh did not answer questions regarding the deployment of the four new candidates, saying that it «will become clearer in the days to come». Dr Ong is currently a senior principal clinical psychologist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), with multiple senior leadership roles under his belt. According to chairwoman Sylvia Lim, Dr Ong has been a volunteer with WP since November 2023, working as a case writer in Hougang SMC, while also being active on the ground in East Coast and Punggol GRCs.

SINGAPORE– Incoming Football Association of Singapore (FAS) president Forrest Li told The Straits Times on April 18 that he wants to bring pride and joy back to Singapore football. In a media statement shared with ST shortly after FAS confirmed that Li’s team are the only candidates nominated on a slate basis for the 2025-2029 term, the tech billionaire and Lion City Sailors chairman said he was “grateful for this opportunity to lead the FAS Council”. The 47-year-old founder of homegrown tech firm Sea Limited added: “Football is more than just a sport. It is a powerful force for uplifting and uniting communities. A hard-fought win, an incredible goal: these are common memories that communities can cherish, feel pride in, and talk about for years, even decades.” “As Council President, my mission will be to bring that joy and pride back to Singapore football.”

Alors que les tensions au Moyen-Orient restent vives depuis le déclenchement de la guerre Israël-Hamas, un fait alarmant met en lumière l'expansion stratégique de l'Iran bien au-delà de sa sphère géographique traditionnelle. Téhéran, via son bras armé le Hezbollah, a étendu son influence jusqu'en Afrique du Nord, notamment en soutenant le Front Polisario, groupe séparatiste et terroriste actif dans le conflit du Sahara marocain. Une récente enquête du Washington Post révèle un (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ils sont nombreux à se battre aujourd'hui pour obtenir des nominations. C'est en soi une dynamique encourageante de voir autant de Gabonaises et de Gabonais désireux d'accompagner le Président élu dans la mise en œuvre de son projet de société. Toutefois, je tiens à rappeler une vérité fondamentale : dans cette Cinquième République naissante, le citoyen devient le véritable garant de l'action publique. Le citoyen gabonais est appelé à jouer un rôle de vigie, à observer avec rigueur et (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

« Monsieur le Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, Votre brillante élection à la magistrature suprême de notre pays par une élection transparente et apaisée (sans coupure d'internet, sans fermeture des frontières, sans coupure d'électricité et sans bavure) marque l'aboutissement d'une Transition majestueusement orchestrée par votre vision. Je m'en réjouis profondément, pour vous-même comme pour l'ensemble des Gabonaises et des Gabonais. Votre accession aux plus hautes (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have explored the potential to foster joint activities for dealing with regional challenges.

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy science minister, Abolfazl Vahedi, and Pakistan’s Science Minister, Khalid Hussain Magsi, have discussed ways to develop collaborations between universities of the two countries.

TEHRAN –Supported by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) has staffed and equipped 13 Primary Health Care (PHC) centres in highly refugee-populated regions in Sistan-Baluchestan and Khorasan Razavi provinces.

TEHRAN - The collision of the Eurasian and Arabian tectonic plates causes tectonic interaction with significant seismic activity along fault systems in the Alborz Mountains and the Caspian Sea region.

Snowfall in the middle of April covered some mountainous areas of Ardabil province, northwest of the country, in white.

Murshidabad witnessed violence during Waqf Act protests. Pramod Tiwari holds TMC and BJP responsible. He demands an end to the exodus of families. Governor Bose calls violence and corruption cancerous. NHRC investigates human rights violations. Calcutta High Court orders central forces to stay. The court also warns against provocative remarks. Relief efforts are underway for the affected.

“Uncertainty is costly,” Kristalina Georgieva has said, pointing to stalled investment, slowing growth and higher inflation amid trade wars Read Full Article at RT.com

Police in Chisinau earlier prevented Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church from undertaking a ritual visit to Jerusalem Read Full Article at RT.com

The ANC has stressed inclusive dialogue and governance reform following fiscal negotiations with DA and FF+ Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia is committed to resolving the crisis, the Kremlin has said, after the US president stated he wanted an answer about a peace agreement Read Full Article at RT.com

Kenyan officials have seized thousands of rare queen ants in a smuggling attempt aimed at supplying the exotic pet market Read Full Article at RT.com

[WHO-AFRO] N'djamena -- In a renewed effort to eradicate circulating polio variant type 2 in the Lake Chad Basin, Ministers of Health from Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Niger and Nigeria launched today a synchronized regional vaccination campaign aimed at protecting 83 million under 5 children. The initiative is a crucial milestone in the fight against variant poliovirus type 2, which continues to pose a threat to millions of children across the region.

[New Times] Preserving memory is not just about remembering, according to Gakwenzire, but it's also a form of resistance.

[The Conversation Africa] The April 2025 flooding disaster in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, wasn't just about intense rainfall. It was a symptom of recent land use change which has occurred rapidly in the city, turning it into a sprawling urban settlement without the necessary drainage infrastructure.

Baba Ramdev defended his «sharbat jihad» remark, claiming he didn't target any specific brand, while Congress leader Digvijaya Singh filed a police complaint alleging promotion of religious hatred. Singh accused Ramdev of indirectly targeting Rooh Afza, implying its sales fund religious institutions, and demanded an FIR for inciting communal sentiments. Police are investigating Singh's complaint.

Kapil Sibal criticized Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's disapproval of the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential bill decisions and Tamil Nadu governor's bill withholding. Sibal emphasized that both the President and governors must act on ministerial advice, accusing the governor of interfering with legislative authority.