Armed militants who abducted five chiefs in Mandera are demanding for Sh6 million before letting them walk back to Kenya.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali government military officer, Sheegow Ahmed Ali, died Monday night at Digfeer Hospital in Mogadishu after suffering from liver failure and complications related to Hepatitis B, according to Somali health officials.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has called for a transparent and thorough investigation into the death of Sheegow Ahmed Ali, a former military officer who died Monday while in government custody.

MailOnline has produced a map of the most important components of this system, which includes the 700-mile Langeled pipeline from Norway.

AT THE just concluded EXPO Jamaica 2025, held inside the Nation Arena and the National Indoor Sport Centre in St Andrew, there were many booths displaying and selling skin- and hair-care products made of nature ingredients and scents. There were (...

ORGANISATIONS MUST prioritise employee adaptability and knowledge to thrive in an era of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI), tech experts say. While AI automates tasks and enhances decision-making, concerns about job displacement...

RECENTLY, INSIDE the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston, three creative businesses received $150,000 each and a trophy after they emerged winners of their respective categories in the National Craft Product Quality Showcase art and craft competition...

WESTERN BUREAU: After 35 years of working in the business processing outsourcing (BPO) sector at the Montego Bay Free Zone in St James, 54-year-old customer service representative Desna Lightbody has established an extraordinary legacy. Her legacy...

Western Bureau: Businessman Lennox Wayne Anderson-Jackson is now the new custos of Hanover. He was sworn into office last Friday by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen during a ceremony held at King’s House in St Andrew. The 59-year-old Anderson-...

Amid global trade tensions sparked by US tariffs, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US counterpart Marco Rubio discussed the importance of finalizing the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). Both sides aim to increase market access, reduce trade barriers, and strengthen supply chain integration. India has not imposed retaliatory tariffs, choosing negotiation instead.

The Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, has tightened the selection process for High Court judges, resulting in a significant drop in the success rate of recommended lawyers. Previously, nearly 90% of HC collegia recommendations were approved, but now less than 50% pass muster after mandatory interviews.

Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara has drawn criticism for his seemingly dismissive response to a recent molestation incident in Bengaluru, stating such events are not uncommon in a large city. This remark comes as police investigate a stalker captured on CCTV.

Public health activists and doctors are raising concerns about the increasing privatization of public health services in India. They criticize the trend of handing over district hospitals and health centers to private entities in states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand. Jan Swasthya Abhiyan urges increased public health funding and an end to privatization.

A public spat between TMC MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad at the Election Commission, allegedly over a skipped meeting and a memorandum, escalated into a heated exchange. The conflict continued on a WhatsApp group, with Banerjee making a cryptic reference to a 'versatile international lady,' further fueling the drama.

China’s Commerce Ministry has warned Washington against entering a never-ending spiral of tit-for-tat trade restrictions Read Full Article at RT.com

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that 'the ball is in America's court'

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reiterated the dire consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide

According to Arab TV channels, the IDF continues to carry out intensive air strikes and artillery shelling attacks on all parts of the embattled enclave

Humanitarian groups have been notified that funding will end immediately for key food and emergency medical assistance across Africa and the Middle East.

The nation’s public health agency has long asserted that a little of the mineral in water helps prevent tooth decay. The top health official wants new guidance.

A German court has sentenced the editor-in-chief of the conservative publication Deutschland-Kurier to a suspended seven-month prison term Read Full Article at RT.com

Les gardiens de prison manifestent contre leur direction, ce lundi 07 avril, devant le centre pénitentiaire de Tatutu. Les agents mobilisés sous l'égide du syndicat FO dénoncent un climat délétère au sein de l'établissement.

SINGAPORE – Customer data from two banks here was stolen in a ransomware attack on a printing vendor, though no login information was compromised. In a joint statement late on April 7, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the two banks were DBS Bank and Bank of China, Singapore (BOC). DBS said the customer statements of around 8,200 customers were potentially compromised, while BOC separately said that the breach affected around 3,000 customers, whose paper letters were printed and distributed by Toppan Next Tech. Both banks added that their respective systems had not been compromised, and customer monies remained safe. DBS added that there was no evidence of unauthorised transactions resulting from the incident so far. According to DBS, the affected customers are mainly users of brokerage DBS Vickers and short-term loan service Cashline. The potentially compromised information came from statements or letters sent to individual customers between December 2024 and February 2025.

Goh Hanyan, who recently left the civil service after nearly 16 years, will be a very good MP wherever she goes, if elected, said Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam on Monday night (April 7).  Shanmugam was speaking to reporters after the Meet-the-People session (MPS) in Yishun Street 61, and described Goh, 39, as «very experienced» on the ground. The anchor minister for Nee Soon added that he has had many conversations with Goh and was struck by how thoughtful she is.  Shanmugam also highlighted her experiences at the Economic Development Board, where she dealt with foreign investments and was involved in the Jurong Island 2.0 project, which was launched in 2010, to review its competitiveness and sustainability.  Also present at the MPS was former three-term MP for Nee Soon GRC Dr Lee Bee Wah who retired from politics in 2020.  When asked if Lee was making a comeback to politics, Shanmugam said that the retired MP «has never left» and is here in the capacity as a mentor to help new candidates and MPs. 

The messaging service did not remove these channels and therefore was fined to the tune of seven million rubles (over $80,000)

The crew includes Roscosmos cosmonaut and TASS’ special correspondent at the ISS Alexey Zubritsky

Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel 'have to make sure that Iran does not have nuclear weapons'

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Iran insisted that any negotiations, due to take place in Oman, would be “indirect,” conducted through mediators.

The debate surrounding the mining deal between the Malawi Government and Lotus Mineral Services, particularly concerning the Kayelekera uranium mine, has sparked significant discussion in the public sphere. Many have criticized the deal as a “raw deal” for Malawi, pointing to the fact that the government holds a mere 15 percent stake while Lotus controls […] The post Kayelekera Deal: A 15% Stake Is Not the Problem, It’s the Lack of Malawian Ownership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Paris, France — Malawi’s Attorney General, Honourable Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda, has made a strong case for Africa’s energy transition, calling it both a moral obligation and an economic necessity, during his keynote address at Paris Arbitration Week. Speaking under the theme “Energy Transition in Africa: Arbitration at the Crossroads of Sustainability and Development”, Nyirenda praised AfricArb […] The post AG Chakaka Nyirenda Champions Africa’s Clean Energy Future at Paris Arbitration Week appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national accused of plotting to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, will face trial in New York on November 3. The trial, initially expected to last two weeks, has been limited to one week by the US district judge.

A Delhi court discharged former coal secretary HC Gupta and ex-joint secretary K S Kropha in a coal scam case concerning the Mednirai block allocation. However, Kohinoor Steel Private Limited, director Vijay Bothra, and employee Rakesh Khare were charged with criminal conspiracy and cheating.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pledged to regularize the jobs of eligible teaching and non-teaching staff affected by the Supreme Court's verdict on the SSC recruitment scam, even risking jail. She assured them of alternative plans to avoid service breaks and promised to complete the process within two months.