Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has declared televangelist Timothy Omotoso’s acquittal on 32 criminal charges as evidence of systemic persecution against foreign religious leaders in South Africa, intensifying his refusal to return for trial.   The High Court of South Africa on Wednesday cleared Omotoso, a Nigerian-born pastor, of all charges, including rape, human trafficking, and racketeering, […] The post Bushiri Sees Omotoso’s Acquittal as Proof of South Africa’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Against Foreign Preachers   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam said his views on the Israel-Palestine conflict is «sharply different» from former Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Calvin Cheng's.  While speaking to the media on Wednesday (Apr 2) at Maarof Mosque in Jurong West on the latest cases being handled under the Internal Security Act, Shanmugam was asked for his views on a Facebook post made by Cheng on March 13. In his post, Cheng wrote about a group known as the Monday of Palestine Solidarity, whose members have been accused of disrupting Meet-The-People Sessions held by the People's Action Party, including Shanmugam's. 

The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ministry of National Development (MND) are rolling out innovative methods to improve access to Active Ageing Centre (AAC) activities for seniors. Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung and National Development Minister Desmond Lee announced on Tuesday (April 2) that over the next two years the new initiatives are expected to bring AAC services closer to more than 20,000 seniors.  This includes a $800 million plan from MOH over the course of five years to expand and enhance the AACs.  Speaking at the launch of the Our Residents' Hub at Jalan Mas Kuning Playground in West Coast, Minister Ong highlighted efforts to enhance the accessibility of AACs, ensuring they reach seniors living in residential areas with less convenient access. «The Ministry of Health is devoting about $800 million over five years (FY24 to FY28), to expand the number of  AACs in Singapore, and also to give each centre more resources to organise more activities,» he said.  «Today, we have 223 AACs around Singapore, up from about 150 when we first started. Each centre now has almost double their budget to carry out more activities»

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reporting an increase in the number of functional fire hydrants across the country. Commissioner of the JFB, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that this is directly linked to ongoing infrastructure developments. “...

A 19-year-old Westmoreland man has been charged for stabbing a relative repeatedly during a dispute. Charged with wounding with intent is Demar Rankine, a labourer of Georges Plain. Reports from the Savanna-la-Mar police are that about 1:30 p.m....

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department’s extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the Democrat could help with President Donald...

Vietnam and Russia «closely interact with each other and coordinate positions in the international arena as part of the United Nations, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and other international organizations,» Bui Thanh Son added

The Russian foreign minister noted that payments in the banking sphere «are now impacted by unlawful Western sanctions that were introduced during the last several years»

This is also the first time when the ranking of the world’s richest billionaires includes as many as 15 Russian businessmen

According to Tatyana Matveyeva, criminals are trying to identify «vulnerabilities» of young people

Commenting on Russian-US economic relations, Ivan Timofeyev said that if «political normalization begins, the resumption of trade and economic ties may follow»

Lambaréné a vibré ce jour au rythme du meeting de la candidate à la présidentielle, Zenaba Nginga Chaning. Accueillie par une foule nombreuse et enthousiaste, la candidate a porté un message fort : celui d'un Gabon de tous les possibles, où la souffrance des jeunes, des parents et de l'ensemble des citoyens doit cesser. Dans son discours, Zenaba Nginga Chaning a exprimé sa révolte face aux difficultés rencontrées par la jeunesse gabonaise. « Le temps de la souffrance est révolu ! », (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has characterized defense cooperation with Hungary as a step towards a military alliance Read Full Article at RT.com

The service will also oversee citizenship issues, according to the Kremlin Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington is ignoring Kiev’s violations of the US-mediated moratorium on attacks against energy infrastructure, Dmitry Peskov has said. Read Full Article at RT.com

At least two global leaders maintained behind-the-scenes contact with Putin despite the Ukraine conflict, the Serbian president says Read Full Article at RT.com

A discovery at the site where Jesus is believed to have died, been buried and risen from the dead may prove the sacred Biblical text to be true.

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, accusing the BJP of divisive politics. He hinted at potential shifts in political alliances, particularly involving Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. The Bill aims to improve Waqf boards' administration, with the Telugu Desam Party supporting it.

Muslim leaders and organizations object to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, asserting it threatens the autonomy of Waqf properties dedicated for religious and charitable purposes. They claim the Bill aims to seize such lands and hampers Muslim religious liberties, labeling it as deceptive and unconstitutional.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant accuses the BJP-led NDA of introducing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to gain an advantage in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Sawant criticizes the lack of thorough discussions in the JPC and accuses the BJP of lacking justice in their actions.

The Hollywood star dated some of the world's most famous women, seducing the likes of Cindy Crawford, Angelina Jolie and Daryl Hannah, marrying just once to Joanne Whalley.

EXCLUSIVE: The Duchess of Sussex is said to be lining up her most famous friends to 'plaster social media' with her products as part of a 'good vibes' launch in the coming hours.

The couple, believed to have been in their 50s, were found late on Monday after police forced their way into a rented property in Roseneath, Wellington

Lucia Gorman, best known as the face of the 'bored club girl' meme, was enjoying a night out at the Milk Club in Edinburgh in 2018 when the viral moment unfolded.

On 18 March 2025, a law was adopted in Hungary restricting the freedom of assembly, by connecting it to a previous controversial law from 2021, which prohibited the public portrayal to children of 'divergence from self-identity corresponding to sex at birth, sex change or homosexuality'. Consequently, events such as Pride marches have been prohibited in the country. On 2 April 2025, Parliament will hold a debate on recent legislative changes introduced in Hungary, including this one, and their impact on fundamental rights. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The 70-year-old man arrested in Grindavík yesterday on charges of threatening rescue workers with a firearm denies any wrongdoing and is now considering legal action.

[New Times] FDLR is a UN and US-blacklisted terrorist organization founded by military and paramilitary extremists linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

[allAfrica] Justice Demanded for 16 Nigerian Travellers Killed by Vigilantes

[allAfrica] Women and girls will suffer devastating consequences from the USAID funding freeze

The country’s leading business and entrepreneurship tabloid National Product Magazine (NPM) has announced voting for nominated companies for 2025’s Mid-Year awards and 115 editions. The voting for nominees is effective today, April 2, to June 15, 2025. This year’s awards are under the theme, “Connecting Industries, Fueling Exports: Enhancing Malawi’s Forex Reserves through Agriculture, Manufacturing, […] The post National Product Magazine calls for nominees voting in Mid-Year awards, 115 edition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Badra Gunba, 43, was elected Abkhazia’s sixth president in a second-round vote on March 1

According to the report, Russian teams with search-and-rescue dogs inspected debris of a five-story hotel, only one floor of which remained after the earthquake

Dmitry Peskov called preparations for a summit massive, with continued communication between the two leaders being an absolute priority for Russia