Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for an official visit on the evening of May 19 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping

Tobacco farmers across the country have once again raised concern over the persistently high rejection rates affecting auction burley tobacco since the opening of this year’s tobacco marketing season, warning that the situation is discouraging many growers and pushing small-scale farmers deeper into losses. The concerns resurfaced on Wednesday when the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture […] The post Tobacco Farmers Cry Foul Over Persistently High Rejection Rates appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has lifted a stop order it issued to ethanol distiller, Press Cane Limited early this year over effluent spillages after verifying progress made on some recommendations and conditions issued by the authority. The lifting of the stop order will now allow Press Cane to restart production after a five- […] The post MEPA lifts Press Cane suspension appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

While the US touts Libya’s unified budget as a breakthrough, in practice it validates the country’s split Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian Defense Ministry has published footage from a large-scale nuclear exercise conducted jointly with Belarus Read Full Article at RT.com

Visa-free entry for Russian citizens has been extended through end of 2027, Chinese foreign ministry says Read Full Article at RT.com

The Pentagon has refused to admit responsibility for the school strike in Iran that killed over 170 people, most of them children Read Full Article at RT.com

Libreville, Gabon, 19 mai 2026 — La Commission de l'Union africaine et le Bureau des Nations Unies auprès de l'Union africaine convoquent la quatrième réunion de haut niveau des Représentants spéciaux, Représentants permanents et Représentants de haut niveau de l'Union africaine, ainsi que des Représentants spéciaux et Envoyés spéciaux du Secrétaire général des Nations Unies, le 20 mai 2026 à Libreville, Gabon. La réunion rassemblera de hauts responsables de l'Union africaine et des (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

In 2025, Russian airlines carried more than 1.6 million passengers

The Russian president received a porcelain tea set as a souvenir from Peng Pai and presented him with a reciprocal gift

Yury Ushakov clarified that Vladimir Putin's trip to the APEC summit had been confirmed

According to the Russian leader, Moscow and Beijing build their dialogue based on equality and respect for each other’s interests as they pursue the goal of promoting the well-being of their nations

Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut and Sun Meijun, Director of the General Administration of Customs of China, signed a protocol on veterinary and sanitary requirements for compound feed exported from Russia to China

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar dismissed speculation of a rift with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, stating they will visit Delhi if summoned by the party high command. This comes after a meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge amid ongoing rumors about leadership tussle within the state government.

India is grappling with an intense heatwave as temperatures soar, with the IMD issuing orange and red alerts for several northern and central regions. Delhi is experiencing highs of 44-45°C, while Uttar Pradesh's Banda district has recorded over 48°C. The extreme heat is also impacting tourism and is linked to global climate factors like potential El Niño conditions.

While hope remains that the financially stricken Vancouver Whitecaps will remain in the city, there are a concerning number of cold, hard, dollars-and-cents factors stacked against the Major League Soccer club — one of those being, simply, that it's based in Canada.

A small change to Canada’s lobbying rules has led to a big drop in free trips for members of Parliament, a CBC News analysis found — however many MPs continue to head to destinations like Taiwan, China and India courtesy of foreign governments and groups not registered to lobby.

Some Canadian pharmacists are already stocking their shelves with generic versions of semaglutide, more commonly known by the brand name Ozempic. But will these generics be just as good, and how much will the cost come down?

Nigeria’s army has said 175 Islamic State terrorists, including senior commanders, have been killed in a joint operation with US forces Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia and Equatorial Guinea have signed a peaceful nuclear cooperation deal following talks between the countries’ foreign ministers Read Full Article at RT.com

Western Iceland can expect glorious weather today, with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 17°C in sunny areas.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has described Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys’ remarks about Kaliningrad as “borderline crazy” Read Full Article at RT.com

WESTERN BUREAU: Telecommunications company Liberty Business is “doubling down on Montego Bay” with plans afoot to establish headquarters in the western city. “We are doubling down on Montego Bay, and we’re going to launch and open our own Liberty Business headquarters in Montego Bay,” said Stephen Price, vice-president and general manager of FLOW and Liberty Business Jamaica, during the official launch of Liberty Business in Jamaica at the White Witch, in Montego Bay, yesterday.

Arguing that the Integrity Commission’s report into allegations of corruption and impropriety at the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) is being suppressed by the Parliament, Opposition Leader Mark Golding warned that this action was a strike against the country’s democracy and also good governance. Golding remarks came last evening before members of the Opposition walked out of Parliament after acting speaker of the House Heroy Clarke refused to allow Westmoreland Eastern Member of Parliament Dr Dayton Campbell to ask questions regarding the non-tabling of the, which was sent to Parliament on March 30, this year.

Despite Jamaica’s economic progress, successive generations have failed to implement the social reforms needed to improve the lives of all Jamaicans, businessman Howard Mitchell has asserted. His remarks come amid findings highlighted yesterday from the Market Research Services Ltd (MRSL) Heart of Jamaicans Survey, which revealed frustration among Jamaicans over perceived corruption and social injustice, alongside an increasing willingness among younger people to bend rules and prioritise personal advancement.

Zigege; is a processed as fried sliced Irish potato soaked in colored and spiced paste of wheat flour. This is a nationwide small scale business which is popularly known and found in every corner of Malawi, be it hard to reach areas inclusive; for instance Nthalire in Chitipa district up-north Makanjira in Mangochi district eastern region, and Malaka […] The post ‘Zigege’ fuels bad tendency of eating without hand washing habits appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.