Montreal strippers say that for too long, their employment as independent contractors has shielded strip club owners from ensuring safe working conditions. They're striking on Saturday in a show of collective action unprecedented in recent Canadian history.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay appointed his spiritual advisor as Officer on Special Duty. Public outcry led to the swift revocation of this appointment. This event underscores the deep-rooted influence of astrology in Indian politics. Many leaders privately consult astrologers for crucial decisions. This practice continues despite public scrutiny and modern governance.

Kavery Nambisan is a surgeon and a novelist from Karnataka. She has won the Tata Excellence Award for her work in tea plantations in Tamil Nadu. She has written articles and essays on medical and literary issues. Her novels include ‘The Scent of Pepper’, ‘The Story That Must Not Be Told’ and ‘A Town Like Ours’. Her two non-fiction books are ‘A Luxury Called Health’ and ‘Cherry Red, Cherry Black’. Today she discusses her latest novel, ‘Rising Sons’.

India's Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted the nation's «coexistence-based management» approach to tackle human-wildlife conflict amidst growing economies. He emphasized that conservation efforts extend beyond mere numbers, focusing on habitat expansion, connectivity, and multi-species protection, including tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, and cheetahs, with the International Big Cat Alliance poised to foster cross-border cooperation.

The CPM has warned it will reconsider its support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government. This comes if the ruling party includes the rebel faction of the AIADMK in its cabinet. CPM state secretary P Shanmugam stated this at a press conference. The party's support was initially to prevent President's Rule and BJP's influence.

Guðmundur Árni Stefánsson, leader of the Social Democratic Alliance in Hafnarfjörður, will not take his seat on the town council when the new council convenes in June.

Hildur Björnsdóttir, leader of the Independence Party in Reykjavík, will spend the first part of the day considering her options before contacting the leaders of the parties she is exploring coalition talks with, Ari Edwald of the Centre Party, Björg Magnúsdóttir of Viðreisn, and Einar Þorsteinsson of the Progressive Party.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a two-day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Xi Jinping Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU will rely on cow manure rather than suspending tariffs on Russian imports amid an Iran war fertilizer shortage, Politico has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Violent clashes erupted in Bolivia’s capital La Paz as protesters demanded that President Rodrigo Paz resign over rising costs of living Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia has said it cannot ignore the buildup of NATO’s nuclear capabilities, particularly through France’s new strategy Read Full Article at RT.com

A cloud of sorrow has engulfed families and health officials in Zomba after the body of a man who went missing when a boat capsized on Lake Chilwa was finally recovered, bringing a heartbreaking end to desperate hopes that he might still be alive. Police officers from the marine unit at Kachulu confirmed that the […] The post Grief as Missing Health Worker Found Dead After Boat Tragedy on Lake Chilwa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Singapore is taking additional steps to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus into Singapore, said the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA).In a press release on Tuesday (May 19), the agency said that it is closely monitoring the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda after the World Health Organisation (WHO) on May 16 declared the outbreak an international health emergency.While there are no direct flights from Congo and Uganda to Singapore, CDA said that Singapore will enhance existing measures for the early detection and management of the disease.From May 19, health advisories on the current outbreak will be displayed at all points of entry for incoming and outbound travellers.Inbound travellers from affected destinations will be told to monitor themselves for symptoms of Ebola disease for 21 days from their date of departure and to seek medical attention promptly if unwell.Outbound travellers planning to visit the affected regions will also be advised to take the necessary precautions to reduce their risk of infection.

Two Singaporean men will be charged in court on Wednesday (May 20) for their alleged involvement in fraudulently registering corporate SIM cards for illicit purposes.The men, aged 25 and 39, had allegedly registered between 100 and 238 corporate SIM cards in exchange for cash rewards of up to $1,270, the police said on Tuesday (May 19).Preliminary investigations revealed that they had used their existing companies to purchase the SIM cards in bulk before handing them over to criminal syndicates, who, in turn, use these SIM cards and eSIMs as channels for scams, unlicensed moneylending and vice, among other illicit activities.Both men face a maximum fine of $10,000, a jail term of up to three years, or both if convicted.Those convicted of facilitating fraudulent registration of SIM cards may also be given not more than 12 strokes of the cane.The police also urged members of the public to call its hotline at 1800-255-0000 or make a report at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness if they suspect or know of anyone who may be involved in the registration of SIM cards for illicit purposes. 

The police have alerted the public on malware-enabled scams involving emails and websites that impersonate the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).In an advisory issued on Tuesday (May 19) night, the police said they have proactively detected and blocked at least 10 such websites.Police said the scammers would send emails to the recipients, claiming to be from the ministry, and that the recipients' companies had contravened the Employment Act.The allegations include breaching regulations in relation to salary payments, overtime arrangements, rest day management, foreign employee management, and the performance of employment contracts.

Videos purportedly filmed in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv show heated confrontations between civilians and military draft patrols Read Full Article at RT.com

Greenland’s health minister has condemned an unofficial visit by a US doctor to assess the island’s healthcare system Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a two-day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Xi Jinping Read Full Article at RT.com

A Malawian-linked couple and their relative are facing an uncertain legal future in South Africa after being accused of orchestrating a massive Covid-19 relief fund fraud scheme involving more than R26 million meant for unemployed and struggling workers during the pandemic. The three accused—Fumu Mkalira Cifu Msiska, 48, his wife Gladness Msiska, 48, and Bongani […] The post Malawian-Linked Couple, Relative Face Over 4,000 Fraud Charges in South Africa’s R26 Million Covid-19 Scandal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A major overnight security operation by the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has led to the arrest of 14 people in Nsundwe Trade Centre in Lilongwe, in what authorities describe as an ongoing crackdown on criminal activities in the area. The late-night raid uncovered drums of fuel suspected to have been […] The post Police, MDF Raid Nsundwe in Major Crackdown, Arrest 14 Over Suspected Illegal Fuel and Counterfeit Beer Operations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A high-level delegation from the Saudi Fund for Development is in Malawi on a major fact-finding mission aimed at paving the way for financing key national infrastructure projects, including the long-awaited Blantyre District Hospital and the Mangochi-Makanjira Road. Government says the projects are expected to begin in the 2026/27 financial year as part of broader […] The post Saudi Fund Set to Finance K90 Billion Malawi Infrastructure Projects Including Blantyre Hospital and Mangochi Road appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The African Union has expressed deep concern over the escalating Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, warning that the disease poses a growing risk of spreading across the African continent if urgent containment measures are not intensified. In a press statement released on Sunday from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Chairperson of the […] The post African Union Raises Alarm Over Ebola Outbreaks in DRC and Uganda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is now spending more than 700 million US dollars annually on fuel imports while earning less than 400 million US dollars from tobacco exports, exposing a massive forex gap that Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) officials say lies at the heart of the country’s deepening economic and foreign exchange crisis. Appearing before Parliament’s Government […] The post Malawi Spends Over $700 Million on Fuel While Tobacco Earns Less Than $400 Million as Forex Crisis Worsens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former nurse Helen Green, 49, from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, was described as 'breathtakingly dishonest' as she was today sentenced to seven months in prison.

A junior school pupil has become the fourth person to contract meningitis in an outbreak in Reading.

A leading member of New Brunswick's Irving family has died. Robert K. Irving, who was co-CEO of J.D. Irving Ltd., died Tuesday.

The Russian ruble has become the world’s best-performing currency against the US dollar in the second quarter, Bloomberg has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Louise Pierrette Mvono, ministre en charge de la Planification et de la Prospective, a reçu ce mardi 19 mai 2026, Hammad Zafar Hundal, Chef Pôle Régional du Groupe Banque Islamique de Développement , Abuja, Nigeria. L'objectif, accompagner le Gabon dans le financement de son développement infrastructurel. Hammad Zafar Hundal a eu l'honneur d'être reçu au cabinet de la ministre de la Planification, Louise Pierrette Mvono. Les échanges entre les deux parties, Gabon et la Banque Islamique (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Dans le cadre du dialogue social permanent prôné par le Gouvernement, le Ministre de la Fonction Publique et du Renforcement des Capacités, Madame Laurence Ndong, a échangé, le vendredi 15 mai 2026, avec le Collectif des Enseignants des Ordres Confessionnels. Cette rencontre, la troisième du genre entre les deux parties au sein du Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Renforcement des Capacités, s'est déroulée dans un climat franc, transparent et constructif. Les membres du Collectif (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Lors d'un briefing de presse coanimé ce lundi 18 mai 2026, avec le vice-Premier ministre en charge de la Fonction publique, Jean-Pierre Lihau, le porte-parole du gouvernement, Patrick Muyaya, a insisté sur le respect strict des mesures barrières pour contrer la propagation du virus Ebola. Tout en appelant la population à ne pas céder à la panique, il a rappelé que la République démocratique du Congo dispose d'une solide expérience dans la gestion de ces crises sanitaires. « Cette maladie (...) - SANTE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON