SINGAPORE — Suspended policeman Kevin Chelvam has been convicted of four charges linked to one of Singapore's worst maid abuse cases involving the death of a domestic helper. On April 10, the 46-year-old Traffic Police officer was the last of three people to be found guilty of abusing Myanmar maid, Piang Ngaih Don, who weighed a mere 24kg when she died in 2016. She had not been given sufficient food for at least 35 days. When she started working for the family on May 28, 2015, she weighed 39kg. After a trial, District Judge Teoh Ai Lin convicted Chelvam one count of abetting his then wife Gaiyathiri Murugayan to voluntarily cause grievous hurt by starving Piang Ngaih Don. Chelvam, who was her registered employer, was also convicted of one count of voluntarily causing hurt by grabbing her hair, and lifting her body off the ground. His bail was set at $20,000 on April 10 and he is expected to be sentenced on July 17. More than 10 people, including his mother, were seated in the gallery when the judge gave her verdict. Some of them bowed their heads during the sombre proceedings that lasted around 90 minutes.

Senior advocate Dayan Krishnan, who led India's successful extradition case against 26/11 Mumbai attack plotter Tahawwur Rana in the US, will now spearhead the NIA's prosecution in Delhi. Rana, a key accomplice of David Headley, is en route to India after his final appeal was rejected by the US Supreme Court on April 4.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha sacked two government employees, Ishtiyaq Ahmad Malik and Basharat Ahmad Mir, over alleged terror links. Malik, a PWD senior assistant, aided Hizbul Mujahideen by providing shelter and logistics. Mir, an assistant wireless operator, shared critical information with a Pakistani intelligence operative.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi convened in Lucknow to review wheat procurement, PM Kusum, and PM Surya Ghar Yojana. The state government's wheat procurement surpassed 1 lakh tonne in early April, benefiting over 20,000 farmers.

K Unnikrishnan, father of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, hails Tahawwur Rana's extradition as a diplomatic triumph for India, emphasizing it as a crucial link in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks investigation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces killed five Al-Shabaab militants and destroyed several vehicles in a planned military operation in the village of Ceelka Nuur Gadoow in Middle Shabelle, the Ministry of Defense announced Thursday.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s regional government has issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance as a worsening water crisis threatens lives and livelihoods across the northeastern Somali state. Severe water shortages, triggered by prolonged drought and failed seasonal rains, are forcing mass displacement, killing livestock, and endangering public health, particularly among women and children.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (HOL) — Danish police are searching for a man suspected of fatally stabbing a 21-year-old Somali woman on Gormsvej in Herning Monday night, in an incident investigators believe was not random.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has met with the Sudanese ambassador to discuss the Sudan crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

Estonia’s envoy has been summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry over the removal of memorials at a Soviet WWII cemetery Read Full Article at RT.com

Scott Bessent has warned the bloc against closer ties with Beijing at the expense of relations with Washington Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian-born Russian cosmonaut Aleksey Zubritsky was charged with treason in Ukraine weeks before his space mission Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia and the US have carried out another prisoner exchange which took place at an Abu Dhabi airport Read Full Article at RT.com

The ballot is printed on special, fraud-resistant paper

The 78th Cannes Film Festival will be held from May 13 to 24

Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin stated in the European Parliament that Serbia would never engage in war with Russia, even for the sake of EU membership, and would not impose sanctions on Moscow for the conflict instigated by the West

According to the report, Gaza’s total death toll has reached 50,886 since October 2023, while 115,875 people have been injured

Vyacheslav Gladkov said that a civilian was wounded in an FPV drone attack on a car in the village of Krasnaya Yaruga

In the cutthroat world of Malawian politics, no one is safe from the ruthless game of manipulation and power plays. Yet, the case unfolding in the Mzimba Central constituency takes this dark art to new heights of audacity. The race to secure the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) ticket has turned into an epic tale of […] The post Mumba Takes On SG Chimwendo: The Bitter Battle for Mzimba Central Primaries – Is the MCP Playing Dirty? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Le scrutin important pour les Gabonais, aura lieu ce samedi 12 avril 2025 sur toute l'étendue du territoire national, élection pour élire le prochain président à la Magistrature Suprême. À l'instar de l'élection présidentielle, de nombreux Gabonais sont dans la fièvre électorale. Plusieurs d'entre eux sont dans les meetings, causeries, et activités politiques pour le soutien de leur candidat. Hommes, femmes, jeunes valides ou personnes vivant avec un handicap s'unissent pour une cause (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[allAfrica] Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause for Most Countries

Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) president Enock Chihana has described as nonsensical reports that he, and his deputy Timothy Mtambo have parted saying “it is impossible because as it is Mtambo is the next AFORD leader.” On Thursday, AFORD issued a statement strongly dismissing rumours suggesting that Mtambo had resigned over alleged exclusion from electoral alliance […] The post ‘Timothy Mtambo is heir to AFORD throne’, says Chihana: Divided? ‘Nonsense!’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On Tuesday, there was a sense of uncertainty among humanitarian organizations and food aid recipients throughout Somalia.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing migration cooperation and combating human trafficking at the Second Ministerial Conference of the Khartoum Process in Cairo on Wednesday under the Chairmanship of Egypt.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre met with Ambassador Abdullah Al-Otaibi, Head of the Arab League Mission in Somalia, on Wednesday to discuss expanding political and economic cooperation between Somalia and the Arab League.

The world's best airport has been crowned in a new ranking, with the UK failing to get a spot in the top 20.

The Ministry of Health has launched a landmark five-year, $60 million Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Program, aimed at strengthening Malawi’s ability to respond to public health threats and climate-sensitive diseases. Speaking at the launch event held at Capital Hill in Lilongwe, Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda described the initiative as a timely […] The post Malawi Launches $60 Million Health Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Program appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With only 158 days remaining before the general elections, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is launching a calculated and ambitious campaign initiative in Lilongwe, designed to herald its political resurgence and reassert its dominance ahead of the 2025 polls. This weekend marks the beginning of a crucial phase in the party’s re-engagement with the electorate, […] The post A political resurrection? DPP’s Bold campaign push in Lilongwe sets the stage for 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A cloud of confusion, credibility issues, and alleged legal manipulation is now hovering over the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), threatening to expose deeper cracks within the country’s oldest political party—just as it braces for what could be one of the most defining electoral seasons in recent memory. At the centre of this storm is a […] The post What’s Really Going On in MCP? Confusion, Denials, and Legal Chaos Rock the Party appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc on Friday hosted members of the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD), Blantyre Branch, for an exclusive tour of its operations to promote financial inclusion. During the tour, at NBM plc Head Office and later at its Leadership Centre in Blantyre, the Bank introduced MANAD representatives to […] The post NBM plc hosts people with hearing impairment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has said it will renew its sponsorship of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the growth and development of football in Malawi. FCB Head of Marketing, Twikale Chirwa made the declaration as the current three-year sponsorship nears its end at the end of this season. Chirwa has assured […] The post FCB affirms ties with FCB Nyasa Big Bullets appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ukraine has been seen fighting back against a Russian spring offensive as remarkable footage shows its tanks breaching Dragon's Teeth fortifications to move onto Vladimir Putin's territory

The glossy labels, which feature a marijuana leaf and a QR code, are believed to be the latest tactic by brazen drug dealers hoping to hook children on illegal drugs.