The United States broke a longstanding diplomatic taboo by holding secret talks with Hamas on securing the release of U.S. hostages held in Gaza, sources told Reuters on Wednesday, while President Donald Trump warned of «hell to pay» should the Palestinian militant group not comply.

Subramanyam Jaishankar recalled that there were four countries in BRICS at the very beginning

Earlier, the US businessman said that Vladimir Zelensky wants a «forever war» and not a resolution of the Ukraine conflict

According to the news agency, officials are already discussing options to maintain anti-Russian sanctions, which Hungary’s prime minister has repeatedly spoken against

«We transfer the information we have to the Ukrainian side,» Sebastien Lecornu emphasized

The Bank of Russia carries out purchase and sale operations on the domestic market in the currency section of the Moscow Exchange in the yuan-ruble instrument

World Vision Malawi has made remarkable progress in promoting universal access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), reaching over 1 million people with safe water and sanitation services in the past five years. Speaking during the opening of a WASH Business Plan Workshop in Lilongwe, World Vision Malawi’s Director of Operations, Charles Chimombo, said the […] The post World Vision Malawi empowers communities through WASH projects appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

After living in their Jurong West HDB flat for over 20 years, this Singaporean couple finally decided that it was time to upgrade to a private property.  The value of their five-room flat has, after all, appreciated by around $400,000 over the years.  Jeffrey Teh, 49, and Ling Goh, 46, paid about $350,000 for their flat some 20 years ago. They subsequently forked out about $1.42 million for their three-room condo in Choa Chu Kang last year.  Speaking to AsiaOne, the couple said that their decision to make the move was driven by investment goals and the future of their two children. «We have been living in our HDB flat for a period of time and we have seen a healthy growth in our flat's market value. We thought it was a good time for us to upgrade to a private home,» said Teh, who operates his own business. Goh, who works as an admin manager, added that the leap was also made for their children as they got to enjoy the condo's facilities and the proximity to their schools. This couple is among the growing number of HDB flat owners who made the leap to private housing in 2024.

SINGAPORE — The officers and senior management involved in missteps that led to the disclosure of full NRIC numbers on a government business portal could face a range of «appropriate measures», from counselling to retraining and reductions in their performance grade and performance-based payments. This comes after a review panel investigated the incident that took place on Dec 9, 2024, and found lapses in the process and communication between the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra) and the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI). Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean told Parliament on March 6 that while the review found there was no malicious or wilful wrongdoing by the officers involved, «there were inadequacies in their judgment and actions». In its report released on March 3, the review panel flagged six instances where the agencies could have done better, including clearer communications from MDDI.

Students looking to enter Junior College (JC) from 2028 will be assessed using revised admission criteria, the education ministry announced on Thursday (March 6). The revised JC admission scores will be based on the L1R4 — one language and four relevant subjects — instead of the L1R5 introduced in 1989. This means that one less subject will be counted towards students' JC admission score. As a result, they will need a gross aggregate score of 16 points, rather than 20 points, to be eligible for JC. Additionally, bonus points — which recognise co-curricular activities (CCAs) and other language programmes — will be capped at three points instead of four.

Ministry of Justice has alluded to lack of knowledge amongst people in the country as one of the challenges in the access to justice. The line Minister Titus Mvalo said this during the launch of EU funded Chilungamo Justice and Accountability Phase 2 Programme in Lilongwe saying that most people fear courts and judicial officers […] The post Ministry of Justice worry over knowledge gap in access to justice appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has successfully concluded a five-day benchmarking visit to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), focusing on the implementation of Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), locally known as Kalondola. Led by Commissioner General Daniel Daka, the eight-member MRA delegation learned about the system’s key components, implementation strategies, monitoring mechanisms, and enforcement procedures. The […] The post MRA concludes Digital Tax Stamps benchmarking visit to Uganda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Football referees who failed fitness tests on March 1 and 2 in Karonga and Mzuzu, respectively, will not be allowed to take charge of matches in the 2025 football season in the northern region. This is a conspicuous departure from what has been happening in the past when such referees were still given chance to […] The post Failed refs to be distanced from whistles and flags appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Waterford Councillor Fenley Douglas is calling for a forensic audit into how funds allocated under the REACH programme were spent on repairs to Caymanas Drive in St Catherine. Douglas has criticised the quality of work carried out by National Works...

On a day dedicated to celebrating the spirit and culture of Jamaica, the Louis Grant Medical Centre commemorated its 40th anniversary with a heartfelt tribute to its founder, Professor Louis Grant. A man of patriotism and unwavering service,...

ISD Health Solutions, the Caribbean’s leading provider of sleep and respiratory health solutions, will commemorate World Sleep Day with a webinar on Friday, March 14, followed by a Medical Conference and Expo on March 16th at the ROK Hotel in...

WESTERN BUREAU: The Falmouth Hospital in Trelawny received a major boost to its emergency response capabilities on Tuesday when the Japanese Embassy donated a fully equipped J$17 million ambulance. The new addition enhances the hospital’s ability...

A first ever, all-woman presentation during Tuesday’s post-Cabinet press briefing was a clear reflection of the overall achievements of women that Jamaica is set to celebrate this Saturday for International Women’s Day. Senator Dana Morris Dixon,...

The Supreme Court has ordered a halt on new legal cases against Tamil Nadu minister Udaynidhi Stalin for his «eradicate Sanatan Dharma» statement unless permitted by the court. This decision comes amid multiple cases filed over his remarks comparing 'Sanatan Dharma' to diseases like coronavirus. The court has extended protection for Stalin from any coercive action related to these cases.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uttarakhand's Mukhwa-Harsil, emphasizing the need for all-season tourism in the state. He expressed his excitement about the region's cultural significance and natural beauty, while also offering condolences to the victims of a recent avalanche. PM Modi flagged off a trek and bike rally, showcasing the government's commitment to boosting year-round tourism.

Uttarakhand has excelled in numerous rural development schemes, including DAY-NRLM, DDU-GKY, MGNREGA, PMGSY, and PMAY. The state received recognition, additional targets, and increased allocations for future projects, highlighting significant progress in skill development, employment, infrastructure, and housing initiatives. These efforts have improved living standards and encouraged further development.

It would be “madness” for the EU to do nothing in the face of the Russian “threat” and US policy shift on Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron has said Read Full Article at RT.com

At least 15 people were injured in the incident, including two seriously, the National Fire Agency has said Read Full Article at RT.com

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed a bilateral trade agreement discussion with US Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, who is in the US. This follows President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs, citing unfair high tariffs from India and other nations. Trump emphasized equivalent tariffs to level the playing field.

During his official visit to the UK, EAM S Jaishankar faced heckling by Khalistani extremists at an event in London. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the security breach and called on the UK government to meet their diplomatic obligations. The incident involved protesters tearing the Indian national flag while police officers appeared unresponsive.

The Supreme Court has ordered a halt on new legal cases against Tamil Nadu minister Udaynidhi Stalin for his «eradicate Sanatan Dharma» statement unless permitted by the court. This decision comes amid multiple cases filed over his remarks comparing 'Sanatan Dharma' to diseases like coronavirus. The court has extended protection for Stalin from any coercive action related to these cases.

[Nile Post] Rwanda has accused Germany of politicising development cooperation after Berlin announced it was halting new development aid and reviewing existing commitments over Rwanda's alleged role in the conflict in eastern DR Congo.

[RFI] A week after the announcement of British sanctions against Rwanda for its involvement alongside the M23 in the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kigali is complaining about what it sees as the UK's «betrayal». Meanwhile, Canada and Germany have also announced sanctions for the same reasons.

[UN News] A UN report released on Wednesday has uncovered a pattern of grave human rights violations committed by armed groups in southeast Central African Republic (CAR), targeting Muslim communities and Sudanese refugees.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has dismissed claims that Nakuru Level V Hospital exposed HIV/AIDS patients to expired drugs amid growing concerns.

[Nile Post] Preliminary findings indicate that the driver of a Fuso Super Grande truck (UBK 769A), traveling from Kampala to Bombo, lost control while descending Mayanja Valley and plowed into multiple vehicles and a motorcycle.

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«It needs to come to an end,» US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said

According to the agency, a woman and a nine-year-old child were hurt during a raid on the city of Qusra south of Nablus on Wednesday evening

«And it would be to the benefit of everyone, the Russian people, the people of Ukraine, the people United States,» US Secretary of State said