The Russian government resolved earlier to slash import duties on petroleum products to zero until mid-2026 as part of efforts to stabilize the fuel market in the country

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 1,570 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 21 enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

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Ce 17 octobre 2025, l'Organisation pour l'Harmonisation en Afrique du Droit des Affaires (OHADA) célèbre son 32e anniversaire. Créée en 1993 à Port-Louis (Île Maurice), l'OHADA s'est imposée comme un instrument central de l'intégration économique et juridique à l'échelle du continent, offrant à ses 17 États membres un cadre unique pour favoriser la sécurité des investissements, la croissance des entreprises et la résolution efficace des conflits commerciaux. L'OHADA a pour mission (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Bihar's opposition Mahagathbandhan faces scrutiny over delayed seat-sharing talks, with the NDA appearing organized. Alliance leaders, however, insist the delay signifies expansion, not disarray, citing coordination complexities. Despite some candidate overlaps, leaders express confidence in forming a government, drawing parallels to past successful alliances.

Ahead of the more than 2,600 rallies planned for Saturday across the country, Republican officials have sought to cast the protests against the president’s policies as un-American.

The call with Putin came right before his meeting with Zelensky where the Ukrainian leader was hoping to obtain new long-range weaponry to use against Russia.

Fresh turmoil has hit the UTM Party following the resignation of one of its key financiers and senior figures, Newton David Kambala, from the Presidential Advisory Council. In a letter dated 16th October 2025, addressed to the UTM Secretary General and copied to the party headquarters in Lilongwe, Kambala said he was stepping down because […] The post Trouble in UTM as Financier Newton Kambala Dumps Kabambe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[allAfrica] Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has announced a movement to «save» his country, after a meeting with other opposition leaders in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.

Dmitry Peskov specified that President Putin's first priority was to congratulate Donald Trump on his achievements

On Thursday, after holding a phone conversation with Russian president Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump said they had agreed to meet soon in Budapest

Following a phone conversation with Russian president Vladimir Putin on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said they had agreed to meet soon in Budapest

The day before in the evening, after holding a phone call with US President Donald Trump, Putin convened the Security Council to discuss the conversation, Dmitry Peskov said

The conversation took place at the initiative of the Hungarian side, the ministry clarified

An 18-year-old male was charged on Friday (Oct 17) for allegedly trafficking e-vaporiser pods suspected to contain etomidate, a potent sedative-hypnotic drug.In a statement released on Friday, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said that on Oct 16, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officers detected suspected etomidate-laced e-vaporiser pods in a vehicle belonging to the alleged offender, Kwek Rui An Rayern.Authorities seized two e-vaporisers and 127 suspected etomidate pods from the vehicle, while another five pods were later recovered from his residence in Bedok.The seized items are currently undergoing laboratory testing for etomidate and investigations by HSA are ongoing.According to HSA, the case has been adjourned to Oct 24. 

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Argentina and the United Kingdom from Oct 20 to 28.The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement on Friday (Oct 17) that SM Lee will visit Buenos Aires from Oct 20 to 24, followed by London from Oct 25 to 28.In Buenos Aires, SM Lee will meet with senior Argentinian political figures, key congressional personalities and prominent businessmen. He will also attend a meeting of the JP Morgan International Council, which he has been a member of since March 2025.The council is an advisory group of global leaders from business, government and public service that convenes annually to discuss economic, political, and geopolitical issues.SM Lee will meet with senior British political figures and business leaders from the technology and corporate sectors in London. He will also speak at the Royal Institute of International Affairs' Chatham House on shifting geopolitical and economic trends in an era of heightened uncertainty. 

Seventy-four persons were arrested for suspected drug offenders during a five-day island-wide anti-drug operation from Oct 13 to 17.Areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Balestier, Clementi, Punggol, Woodlands and Yishun were covered during the operation, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said on Friday (Oct 17).A total of about 2.5kg of cannabis, 158g of ketamine, 76g of heroin, 73g of ‘Ice’, 12g of ‘Ecstasy’, 40 Erimin-5 tablets and numerous vape related products including 42 e-vaporiser pods believed to contain etomidate were seized.The drugs seized are estimated to be worth more than $68,000, said CNB, adding that the heroin, ‘Ice’ and cannabis seized could potentially feed the addiction of 436 abusers for a week.Over 2.3kg of cannabis seized at YishunOn Oct 13, CNB officers arrested a 36-year-old Singaporean in Yishun for suspected drug trafficking offences.He was travelling along along Yishun Avenue 1 when he was arrested, and a search of his motorcycle yielded about 2.3kg of cannabis, 156g of ketamine, 11g of ‘Ice’, 11g of ‘Ecstasy’, 40 Erimin-5 tablets, and drug paraphernalia. 

TEHRAN – Addressing the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in China, the Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, has put forward Iran’s proposal to make a pact of mercy among women all over the world to strengthen women’s role in creating a more humane and sustainable future.

Minister of State Alfred Ruwan Gangata has urged Silver Strikers FC to give their all as they face Young Africans (Yanga Africa) of Tanzania tomorrow in the 2025/26 CAF Champions League match at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Gangata made the passionate appeal during a courtesy visit to the team after their training session, emphasizing […] The post Gangata Rallies Silver Strikers to Victory Ahead of CAF Clash Against Yanga appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamvekha is in Washington, D.C., attending the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) — a visit that could prove decisive for Malawi’s economic direction. At a time when Malawi is grappling with foreign exchange shortages, rising food insecurity, fuel constraints, and […] The post Mwanamvekha’s Washington Mission: A Critical Push for Malawi’s Economic Stability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has declared that it will not accept individuals who join its ranks for political opportunism, especially those who frequently switch party allegiance for personal gain. Speaking in the Dowa District on Tuesday, DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba said the party has implemented a policy that bars individuals from rejoining the […] The post DPP Draws the Line: Party Declares War on Political Chameleons appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Firearms and ammunition were seized at the family home of anti-Israeli protester Sam Williams today. Uniformed officers arrived at the quiet cul-de-sac in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, around lunchtime.

As official figures showed the economy flatlined over the summer, the Chancellor laid the ground for a Budget that will target the better-off.

The corporation is grappling with a steep decline in its funding, with 300,000 households ditching the licence fee last year.

Kertania Odususi, 24, traveled to Edinburgh Airport from Thailand with huge amounts of of the drug stuffed into two suitcases in March last year.

Russia has recorded over $370 billion in crypto transactions over the past year, surpassing the UK and Germany Read Full Article at RT.com

Jowhar (HOL) — The Jowhar District Police Command has confirmed that security forces apprehended two militia members involved in an attack on Hirshabelle regional security forces in the Middle Shabelle region on Thursday.

Nairobi (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the State Funeral Service of the late former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga in Nairobi on Friday.

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has referred to sanctions as silent wars against public health, urging the World Health Organization (WHO) and member states to safeguard health systems from political pressures and sanctions.

La Ministre en charge de la Planification et de la Prospective, Louise Pierrette MVONO, a animé ce jeudi 16 octobre 2025 une rencontre avec ses collègues Ministres et leurs équipes techniques autour des budgets d'investissements distribués lors du Conseil interministériel du 15 octobre 2025. Cette réunion a été l'occasion de donner et de recevoir, tout en se penchant sur la loi de finances 2026, qui, selon la Ministre, traduit la dynamique d'impulsion du projet de société du Président de (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The call with Putin came right before his meeting with Zelensky where the Ukrainian leader was hoping to obtain new long-range weaponry to use against Russia.