The Singapore Islamic Scholars and Religious Teachers Association (Pergas) has criticised former Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Calvin Cheng's comments about activists from a pro-Palestine group. In a Facebook post on Sunday (April 6), Pergas expressed «deep consternation» over the 49-year-old's «inflammatory suggestions» directed at members of the Muslim community in Singapore. «His remarks, particularly the insinuation that certain individuals be sent to Gaza and not allowed to return, are deeply troubling and risk undermining the hard-earned social cohesion that defines our multiracial, multireligious society,» said the organisation. On March 13, Cheng wrote about a group known as the Monday of Palestine Solidarity, whose members were accused of disrupting Meet-The-People Sessions held by the People's Action Party.

After consuming alcohol at a corporate dinner in a country club, a man decided to drive home but found himself lost in the compound. Leaving behind a trail of destruction in an 8-minute drive captured on closed circuit television (CCTV) footage, he ended up driving his car into a swimming pool. On April 7, William Teng Guan How, 63, pleaded guilty to one drink driving charge and one for performing a rash act endangering human life. He will be sentenced on April 9. Deputy Public Prosecutor Darren Ang said that on Aug 27, 2024, Teng had spent the day at Seletar Country Club for a golf event, followed by a corporate dinner at about 7.45pm. Teng admitted that he drank two shots of whiskey at the dinner before deciding to drive home around 9.30pm. The court heard he had taken a wrong turn within the country club's compound, driving through a playground before coming to the pool area. The pool was closed to visitors at the time. Footage played in court showed how Teng had driven his vehicle into the club's pool, and then reversed the car out of it before finally driving the front half of his car into the pool again.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the NDA-led Bihar government during the Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan in Patna, highlighting that less than 1% of Biharis are invested in the stock market, thus unaffected by global market crashes. He also addressed social inequalities and emphasized the issues of unemployment and forced migration while campaigning for the upcoming state assembly elections.

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not addressing the state's concerns about the fishermen issue and the retrieval of the Katchatheevu islet during his visit to Sri Lanka. Despite these setbacks, the Tamil Nadu government plans to continue supporting the fishermen and is implementing new initiatives to aid them.

Skyroot Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based spacetech startup, successfully tested the third stage of its Vikram-1 rocket, named Kalam-100. The test featured an advanced flex nozzle and captured extensive data with cutting-edge sensors. Skyroot developed the rocket's avionics and performed the test at Solar Group’s testbed in Nagpur.

The Madras High Court has extended protection for comedian Kunal Kamra over an FIR filed against him, citing harassment by authorities. The court directed Kamra to approach concerned courts, and his interim bail remains effective. Supporters of Eknath Shinde caused damage in response to Kamra's remarks.

Dionne Marie Hanna, 84, faces five counts of fraud involving three people. She appeared in court via video link on Saturday after charges were filed in Singapore .

The United legend believes Ruben Amorim is being hamstrung by the stars - seemingly including one who only arrived in the winter.

This uncontacted tribe, estimated to number between 50 and 200 individuals, has consistently shunned external contact and often responds with lethal force to intrusions.

The FTSE 100 slumped more than 6 per cent after opening at 8am, having seen its worst day since the pandemic on Friday.

A passenger has shared the moment he encountered a man openly smoking crack cocaine amid growing concern about crime levels on the Tube.

Crude prices have dropped below $64 per barrel as US-China trade tensions fuel fears of a recession Read Full Article at RT.com

Hitender Sharma was shocked to learn someone had changed his holding company's corporation record to leverage the mortgage-free commercial property it owns for cash. Sharma's case and a handful of others are raising questions about the security of business records in Ontario.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The formula used by the Trump administration to calculate the tariffs the United States is imposing on countries across the globe is being widely criticised by trade specialists.

[allAfrica] Cyberbullies often justify their actions as an «inevitable» within online spaces while shifting blame onto their victims, reveals a new report by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC). The report, titled Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence on Social Media, analyzed common understandings of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) on X (formerly Twitter) between February 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025.

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[RFI] Rwanda is commemorating the 1994 genocide, in which 800,000 people, most of them from the Tutsi ethnic group, were massacred by Hutu militias. But this year the event is marked by tensions over Rwanda's alleged support of the M23 rebel group in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

The socialite is renowned for her opulence and flashy lifestyle. When one scrolls down, for instance, Cha Cha’s Facebook page, they are welcomed to a story of someone who is swimming in abundance. But Cha Cha—daughter of Malawi’s former finance minister, the late Aleke Kadonamphani Banda—does not want her affluence to be confined to her alone. […] The post US-based Malawian ‘Cha Cha’ generosity turns to budding talent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A 49-year-old woman has been arrested at Zomba Maximum Prison after attempting to smuggle in eight brand-new cellphones and cannabis—an act authorities believe is linked to the growing scourge of inmates scamming people through illicit phone communication. The suspect, Esmey Hamisi, hails from Makanjila Village under Traditional Authority Makanjila in Mangochi District. She was arrested […] The post Inmate Scam Ring: Woman Arrested for Smuggling Cellphones into Zomba Prison appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Deputy Minister of the State of Israel, Sharren Haskel, has raised alarm over an emerging trend involving Malawian youths abandoning their farm jobs in Israel and seeking asylum, citing concerns over freedom of speech in Malawi. Speaking during a high-level engagement with several government ministers in Lilongwe, Haskel said the situation is creating logistical […] The post Malawian Youths Fleeing Israeli Farms, Risk Future Opportunities — Deputy Minister Warns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and commitment to public service, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba has been hailed as a beacon of hope after donating two ambulances to M’mbelwa District Council, a move that is expected to significantly transform healthcare access in remote parts of Mzimba. The Director of Health and Social Services at the […] The post Mzimba honours Mumba for donating ambulances: “Quite a life-saving gesture from our son.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It’s been seven days since notorious South African fugitive Willem Steenkamp—alias Dr. William Bilderberg—was found dead at his Sunnyside residence in Blantyre, and the Malawi Police Service has maintained a deafening, suspicious silence. Steenkamp, who shocked the nation by attempting to transfer K22 billion into a Malawian bank account, was no ordinary foreign national. He […] The post A Week of Silence: Why Are Police Mute on the Death of Fugitive Billionaire Willem Steenkamp? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The impact of the US tariffs has been overstated, according to Progress Singapore Party (PSP) chairman Dr Tan Cheng Bock, who disagreed with recent assessments made by several ministers.  US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on trading partners on April 2, including a 10 per cent baseline tariff on almost every country — including Singapore.  Several ministers, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, have since weighed in on the issue.  In a video posted on Friday (April 4), PM Wong warned Singaporeans that the «likelihood of a full-blown global trade war is growing» as a result of the tariffs, adding that «the road ahead will be harder». 

A man allegedly stole more than $1,800 worth of items within three hours at Changi Airport. Indian national Singh Sangar was charged on Monday (April 7) for reportedly stealing from five different shops in Terminal 3's departure transit area. The 37-year-old's alleged thefts occurred between 2pm and 4.50pm on March 23. Singh allegedly stole stationery and souvenirs worth around $550 from WH Smith and $238 worth of chocolates from Cocoa Trees. He then reportedly stole $247 worth of jewellery from Discover Singapore, souvenirs amounting to $638 from Kaboom and a $135 Victoria's Secret handbag. In a statement on April 6, the police said they had detained Singh after a missing handbag report was made and prevented him from leaving Singapore.  Singh faces five charges of theft, with each offence carrying a jail term of up to seven years and a fine. He is expected to plead guilty on April 25, according to The Straits Times.

I Persist, by Patricia Smith, is a compelling memoir that chronicles the author’s journey from a desolate childhood in Jamaica to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the United States. The book is a testament to the power of determination,...

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The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) is set to celebrate exceptional achievements in business innovation and leadership when it holds its 40th Annual JCC Awards on June 12. The event, along with recognising outstanding companies and individuals,...

Markets across Asia-Pacific opened sharply lower, extending last week’s global sell-off over Trump tariffs Read Full Article at RT.com

Greece was among the first four EU Member States to submit its national recovery and resilience plan (NRRP) in April 2021. Since then, Greece has modified its plan in December 2023, adding a REPowerEU chapter and expanding its loan programme, and in July and December 2024, introducing smaller targeted revisions. The Greek plan now envisages investment and reforms worth €35.9 billion, to be implemented up to 2026; €18.2 billion will be financed from non-repayable financial support (grants), while the loans amount to €17.7 billion. The plan corresponds to 4.8 % of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), and represents 19.6 % of Greece's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019 (the RRF being 5.2 % of EU-27 GDP in 2019). This is the fifth largest national allocation and the highest amount as a share of national GDP across the EU. The five-pillar Greek plan addresses the country's specific challenges, and also contributes to EU priorities such as the green transition and digital transformation, allocating 38.2 % and 21.6 % to the respective targets. Greece has so far received €18.2 billion (50.7 % of its total allocation) in the form of pre-financing (€4 billion), and four payments each for grants and loans. Another five disbursements for grants and loans (with the next one expected in spring 2025) are envisaged up to 2026 on fulfilment of the agreed milestones and targets, of which Greece has achieved 27 %. The European Parliament, which supported an EU recovery instrument from the start of the pandemic, is involved through a regular, structured dialogue with the European Commission and the Council, and is competent to scrutinise RRF implementation. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Third edition. The authors would like to thank Amalia Fumagalli, trainee in the Next Generation EU Monitoring Service, for her research assistance. The 'NGEU delivery' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the lifecycle of the plans. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan addressed Saturday efforts to restore the Gaza ceasefire agreement and ensure the implementation of its three phases.

Garowe (HOL) - Three Ethiopian men from the Oromo ethnic group, who were members of the ISIS militant group, surrendered to Puntland regional state security forces in the Al-Miskaat Mountains on Sunday, according to Puntland authorities.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Former Somali National Army (SNA) commander General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyiddin has expressed grave concern that the al-Shabaab militant group may have infiltrated into the Somali military, following the assassination of Senior Lieutenant Colonel Nur Mohamed Gaabow, known as Nur Farey.