[New Times] Last week, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent, citing easing inflationary pressures and a cautious outlook on the current global trade policy shifts.

[Zimeray & Finelle Avocats] Former Gabonese president Ali Bongo's wife, Sylvia, and son, Noureddi, flew with him to Luanda, Angola, last night after the family were released by coup leaders Family's release came after human rights lawyer Francois Zimeray brought a lawsuit in the French courts against their captors alleging torture and kidnapping African Union (AU) leaders were involved in intense diplomatic efforts in recent days

The Supreme Court rejected a Sri Lankan national's plea to settle in India after serving a seven-year sentence under UAPA for LTTE links, stating India, burdened with a large population, cannot be a 'dharamshala' for foreign nationals.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a revamped Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) portal in New Delhi on Monday. This upgrade addresses shortcomings of the previous system, offering a more user-friendly and efficient experience for OCI cardholders.

Following Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army responded strongly to Pakistani shelling in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in significant damage to terror infrastructure and no Indian casualties. Indian army officials confirmed that the operation was a calculated strike aimed at destroying enemy terror sites and posts aiding infiltration.

Jan Suraaj Party, founded by Prashant Kishor, appointed former BJP MP Uday Singh as its first national president on Monday. This decision comes as the party gears up for its first electoral contest in the upcoming Bihar polls later this year. Kishor had previously stated he would not hold any official position within the party.

Following Rahul Gandhi's questions about Indian jets shot down by Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, Shivraj Singh Chauhan urged prioritizing the nation over party politics. BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan accused Gandhi of echoing Pakistani propaganda and distrusting the armed forces. Gandhi questioned Jaishankar's remarks on informing Pakistan before strikes, prompting MEA clarification about the timing of the warning.

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Workers' Party (WP) members Andre Low and Eileen Chong have been declared elected Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs), the Elections Department (ELD) announced on Monday (May 19). Low, 33, contested the Jalan Kayu SMC against People's Action Party's (PAP) Ng Chee Meng and lost, but received the highest percentage of votes (48.53 per cent) amongst the unelected opposition candidates. WP also contested the Tampines Group Representation Constituency (GRC) to receive the second highest percentage of votes (47.37 per cent) amongst the unelected opposition candidates. They had lost in the four-cornered fight against the PAP. The team, consisting Eileen Chong, Faisal Manap, Dr Ong Lue Ping, Jimmy Tan and Michael Thng were contacted by the Returning Officer Han Kok Juan on May 9 and asked to determine among themselves the candidate to be declared elected as NCMP by May 19, according to ELD's media release. The WP team informed the Returning Officer on Sunday (May 18) that they would nominate Chong, 33, as the candidate to be declared elected as NCMP.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal sex-trafficking trial continues on Day 6, with former Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard expected to testify.

Medical experts have declared it is 'inconceivable' that former President Joe Biden 's 'aggressive' form of prostate cancer was not caught earlier.

Amy Childs has sparked concern among fans on Instagram on Sunday as she showed off her recent weight loss in a glamorous pink minidress. 

In the original show, which aired in 2005, the Banker was only present in phone calls to the host, Noel Edmonds.

Keir Starmer declared he is drawing a line under 'stale debates' as he hosted EU commission chief Ursula von der Leyen at a summit in London .

Gary Lineker has ended his long-standing association with the BBC after quitting the corporation on Monday following his views on social media.

Après sa confirmation aux fonctions qu'il occupait depuis 20 mois, le Ministre de la Santé a réunit les Secrétaires Généraux, les Inspecteurs Généraux ainsi que les Directeurs Généraux et Centraux. A ce premier tour de table sous la 5e République, le Pr Adrien Mougougou leur a présenté la Feuille de route du «Secteur Santé » adossée au Programme d'actions du Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, Chef du Gouvernement Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Cette Feuille de route doit faire (...) - SANTE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Following up on the REPowerEU plan adopted in response to the energy crisis in 2022, the Commission proposed a 'Roadmap towards ending Russian energy imports' on 6 May 2025. The roadmap presents steps to phase out imports of Russian gas, oil and nuclear supplies by 2027. It is the latest initiative in a series of EU efforts to boost its energy sovereignty. During the May II plenary session, the Parliament will hold a debate on Council and Commission statements on this topic. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

«The Khabarovsk Region, with its rich experience of successful work with Chinese friends, holds leading positions in regional interaction,» the Russian Foreign Minister noted

«Despite the fact that the intensity of confrontation has recently decreased, there is still a high potential for the conflict to escalate into a hot phase,» Imangali Tasmagambetov noted

The PGO explained that since the beginning of the special military operation Amnesty International activists have been doing everything possible to fuel the military confrontation in the region

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei emphasized that the strategic partnership between Iran and Russia was «very important»

Kirill Logvinov, Director of the Department of International Organizations at the Russian Foreign Ministry, stressed that Russia is committed to fostering international cooperation

The Civil Society Election Integrity Forum (CSEIF) has cautioned political parties and other stakeholders against turning the forthcoming Public Affairs Committee (PAC) all-inclusive conference into a talk show for political expedience. PAC is scheduled to convene an all-inclusive stakeholder conference at the Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre from 20th to 21st May 2025. The conference […] The post CSEIF cautions stakeholders against politicizing PAC all-inclusive stakeholder conference scheduled for May 20 – 21 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

His Majesty Kalonga Gawa Undi, King of the Chewa people in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique, has appointed a new steering committee to lead the Chewa Heritage Foundation (CHEFO) for the next three years. According to a statement signed by newly reappointed CHEFO Chairperson Stanley Chakhumbila Khaila, the appointments are made under Section 5.4 of the […] The post Kalonga Unveils New CHEFO Leadership Team appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Blantyre has completed hearing the evidence in a case where a minor is seeking clarification on whether she is eligible to access safe and legal abortion under the Gender Equality Act as read with other laws including Penal Code provisions. Presiding Judge Mike Tembo concluded the hearing of evidence in the […] The post High Court to determine on a minor’s abortion case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Will Malawians ever rest? Probably they will rest in the grave or heaven. Just as motorists are raring for an end to fuel scarcity, and as she scarcity of sugar is becoming a normal life for ordinary and poor Malawians, revelations emerging indicate that the country is running out of soya pieces. Yes! The cheap […] The post Soya Pieces Scarcity Hits Malawi, Chain Stores Start Rationing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Youth Empowerment through Supportive Education (YESE) project has awarded scholarships to over 23 students from various universities and colleges to pursue their tertiary education. The project is implemented by Sunhawk Energy International (SEI), We Are One, Center for Concerned Youth in Development (CECOYD), and Child Legacy International. This brings the total number of beneficiaries to […] The post YESE Project Disburses over K50 Million for Needy Students, in Msundwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

According to the report, most weapons systems had undergone severe tests in real combat conditions and their upgrade taking this experience into account

As Imangali Tasmagambetov, the very fact that Russian and US officials remain in contact is important for «normalizing the military and political situation in the world»

Gas volumes in UGS facilities total 48.7 bln cubic meters

Georgia’s total purchases of oil and petroleum products reached 526,600 tons in January-April worth $396.5 mln

Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said that authorities successfully jammed and shot down twelve drones during these attacks

Djibouti (HOL) – The Djiboutian government has launched a wide-scale crackdown on undocumented migrants and refugees, arresting and deporting Yemeni, Somali, and Ethiopian nationals over violations of residency and work permit regulations.