TEHRAN –The health ministry will start distributing domestically made pentavalent vaccines across the country on Tuesday, the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Iranian Fishery Organization (IFO) will boost collaborations to preserve the aquatic resources in the northern and southern seas.

TEHRAN – The Welfare Organization is planning to implement a forty-day training program for old people to improve their quality of life.

TEHRAN –The average age of women in Iran giving birth to their first child stood at 27.5 years in the past Iranian calendar year that ended on March 20, according to a report by the National Organization for Civil Registration.

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition questioning Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship. A BJP worker from Karnataka, S Vignesh Shishir, filed the petition. He alleged Gandhi possessed dual citizenship, making him ineligible to contest elections. The court had previously granted the Home Ministry time to verify information from the UK.

President Vladimir Putin conveyed his condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, assuring Russia's support in combating terrorism and emphasizing the need for justice. Both leaders affirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Russia partnership.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited riot-affected Murshidabad, accusing the BJP-led Centre of instigating communal tensions. She alleged the BSF's actions escalated the violence and accused the BJP of forcibly relocating victims to prevent them from meeting her. Banerjee also criticized the NHRC's swift response to Murshidabad, questioning their absence in Manipur and Uttar Pradesh, suggesting a pre-planned conspiracy.

The Border Security Force is set to bolster its operational capabilities with 16 new battalions, adding approximately 17,000 personnel. This expansion follows initial approval and includes establishing forward headquarters for western and eastern commands, overseeing the Pakistan and Bangladesh borders. The move addresses heightened security concerns, particularly after political shifts in Bangladesh and recent terror attacks.

Naomi Campbell has reportedly been banned from attending the iconic Met Gala on Monday night amid her feud with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.

Sunday's instalment of the BBC show featured presenters Adam Henson, Sammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker.

The supermarket giant has installed cameras on the machines which records customers packing items at the self-service tills.

Peter and Ann McGirr were maligned by bosses at the Horse and Jockey in Tideswell who condemned them for their 'shocking behaviour' in a public Facebook post.

As a cosmetic doctor - and as a woman - it intrigues me how cross people can get, especially on social media, about those having procedures to improve their looks.

RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Ahmed Farooq in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations as well as prominent developments in regional and international arenas, the Foreign Ministry wrote on X. Meanwhile, Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received EU Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Christophe Varno in Riyadh.  

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia — in partnership with the Maldives — is organizing the tourism sector’s inaugural Saudi-Maldives International Forum on Integrity, which is set to take place in the Maldives from May 6 to 7. The forum is jointly organized by Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, and the Maldives’ Anti-Corruption Commission, in cooperation with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

RIYADH: A Riyadh fashion seminar on Sunday brought together industry leaders and creatives to explore the future of Saudi Arabia’s fashion economy. Hosted by Chalhoub Group at Lakum Art Space, the event featured keynote presentations, panel discussions, and displays by 10 emerging Saudi designers from The Fashion Lab Cohort 2.

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to launch volunteer programs throughout the Arab world to address humanitarian crises and improve the health of Yemeni and Syrian people. In Damascus, the team completed three volunteer initiatives that supported hundreds with disaster response, administrative training, and psychosocial support for women and children. The program ran from April 26 to May 3.

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief completed medical programs in Tajikistan, Turkiye, and Tanzania, in line with the organization’s aim to support injured people worldwide. The Saudi Noor Campaign, which will conclude on May 6, is tackling blindness in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The medical team examined 1,731 cases, assigned 198 prescription glasses, performed 60 operations and provided medication to 857 patients. In Reyhanli district, Türkiye, KSrelief carried out a prosthetics and rehabilitation program.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is under fire after its botched handling of the Dzalanyama Constituency primary elections, held on 28 April 2025, sparked outrage, suspicion, and accusations of a deliberate cover-up. Nearly a week later, the party remains tight-lipped about the results, fueling fears of manipulation and internal sabotage. What was meant to be […] The post Ballots, Petrol, and Silence: Dzalanyama MCP Primaries Marred by Chaos and Cover-Up appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Somalia is once again on the brink of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe following the U.S. government's decision to suspend all humanitarian funding through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The abrupt pause, which includes the freezing of a substantial $125.5 million aid package, comes at a time when over 3.8 million people in Somalia have been internally displaced by climate disasters and protracted conflict.

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) marks World Press Freedom Day with the launch of its State of the Media Report, laying bare the harsh and deeply entrenched repression faced by journalists in Somalia.

Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest regional state President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen visited frontline troops in the Bay region on Sunday to assess military readiness ahead of expanded operations against the militant group Al-Shabaab.

The RSF has carried out airstrikes on Port Sudan and confirms control over towns in West Kordofan Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has stated that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, is rejecting phone calls from EU leaders Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian military is targeting passenger cars with drone strikes, Acting Governor Aleksandr Khinstein has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Interpol has seized over 75 stolen vehicles and initiated 18 investigations during an operation in West Africa Read Full Article at RT.com

The missiles were purchased after the April 22 Kashmir attack, according to a media report Read Full Article at RT.com

There is something fundamentally broken in the way some of Malawi’s so-called social media influencers operate. It’s not just their hunger for attention or their consistent attempts to polarize public opinion—it’s their casual relationship with the truth. The recent twisting of President Lazarus Chakwera’s remarks during the official opening of the Commercial High Court Building […] The post OPINION: Social Media Influencers Are Lying to the Public — Here’s What Chakwera Actually Said appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Export Development Fund (EDF) has made a huge profit of MK18.9 billion in 2024, nearly double the MK9.7 billion it made in 2023. This is a big deal because it shows EDF is doing well in helping Malawian businesses grow, especially those that can export goods and bring in foreign currency. This information comes […] The post EDF Makes Huge Profit – What It Means for Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual (Blantyre) Foundation Trust says it is making strides in enhancing education service delivery in the country by among others improving primary school Infrastructure across the country. The Foundation revealed this as preparations to handover a third school block scheduled for 6 May 2025 at Katete Primary School in Rumphi completes. Speaking in an […] The post Old Mutual outlines strides in enhancing education service delivery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) has come out swinging, declaring it will not join the bandwagon of political parties scrambling to form alliances ahead of the 2025 general elections. Speaking to Nyasatimes as he wrapped up his two-day grassroots tour of Nsanje and Chikwawa, PPM President Mark Katsonga Phiri didn’t mince words: “The 50+1 law […] The post “No Shortcuts to Power!” — PPM Fires Shots at Alliance-Hungry Parties appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (AERA) has issued a crucial radiation safety license to Lotus (Africa) Limited, paving the way for the long-dormant Kayelekera uranium mine in Karonga to roar back to life. Operations are now expected to restart in the third quarter of 2025—over a decade since mining was halted in 2014 due […] The post Green Light for Kayelekera: Uranium Mining Gets Radiation Safety Nod, but Scrutiny Grows appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.