The controversial project would see waste burned to create energy in Fiji to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels, but locals and environmentalists are not happy.

Head of the region Sergey Aksyonov noted that the journalists could see for themselves what the region looks like today and freely talk to local residents and guests of the Crimean peninsula, asking them any questions of interest

Imports of used passenger cars rose by 21% year-on-year in the Q1 to 82,300 units

According to the state corporation’s press service, Rosatom supplies around 400 types of isotope products at present

The resumption of pipeline operations is seen in Slovakia as key to ensuring national energy security

Andrey Marochko noted that Ukrainian troops are actively trying to counterattack near the neighboring Minkovka settlement in an attempt to retake their positions

India is grappling with an unusually early and prolonged summer in 2026, marked by soaring temperatures and intensifying heatwaves. This extreme heat is exacerbating water scarcity, creating a critical link between two pressing environmental challenges. The nation's health systems are bracing for increased heat-related illnesses as warm nights offer little respite.

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav courted fresh controversy by claiming 70-80% of politicians watch porn, while defending his earlier sexist remarks about women in politics. The Bihar State Women's Commission has sought an explanation from Yadav for his offensive statements, which have drawn widespread criticism.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that any attempt to create trouble would be met with a strong response. He highlighted India's enhanced military strength and its shift from import dependence to becoming a defence exporter. Singh's remarks come a year after the Pahalgam terror attack.

The US has dangerously depleted its stockpile of missiles during the Iran war, leaving it vulnerable in any future conflict, report warns Read Full Article at RT.com

Minister of Information Shadric Namalomba is facing scrutiny after dramatically shifting his position on Malawi’s worsening fuel situation, while simultaneously announcing a withdrawal from phone interviews with the media. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Namalomba sought to calm public anxiety, assuring Malawians that there is no need for panic buying. He […] The post Namalomba Shifts Narrative on Fuel Crisis, Retreats from Media Interviews appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fresh details emerging from the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) point to what lawmakers are describing as calculated attempts by businessperson Shiraz Yusuf to avoid public scrutiny over the controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel. The committee, which has resumed its high-stakes inquiry into the deal, on Wednesday turned down a formal request from Yusuf seeking […] The post Yusuf Asked for Secret Hearing, Then Cited Illness After Refusal as PAC Suspects He Is Avoiding Amaryllis Hotel Probe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Iran is expecting the US to follow through on promises made on the ground, Prof. Elham Kadkhodaee has told RT India Read Full Article at RT.com

An apartment block has partially collapsed after a Ukrainian drone strike on Syzran, the governor of Russia’s Samara Region has said Read Full Article at RT.com

RELOS pact gives India a foothold in the Arctic and Western Pacific while offering Russia warm‑water depth in the Indian Ocean Read Full Article at RT.com

Nigeria has filed 13 counts of treason and terrorism against security personnel accused of plotting to oust President Bola Tinubu Read Full Article at RT.com

The Iran war has been a strategic disaster for the US, leaving Trump in a weaker position and damaging US credibility, an expert tells RT Read Full Article at RT.com

A couple in Bukit Batok had a surprising encounter with nature when they spotted a baby owl sitting atop a car and took care of it until NParks officers arrived to collect the little bird on April 18. The incident took place at a carpark near Block 213 Bukit Batok Street 21. Dyah, a marketing manager, told AsiaOne that her husband Fazrin first spotted the owlet from a distance perched atop a car at around 11.55am. He quickly contacted Dyah and asked her to report the incident to NParks. Dyah, who was home at the time, hurried downstairs to check on the owlet as she was «worried it might get injured or dehydrated». She carefully approached the bird and contacted NParks through their hotline. An officer asked if she could send photos of the owlet and place the raptor in a box or safe container. Dyah, who said she would go dumpster diving to «save the fluffy cute baby owl», saw a blue recycling bin nearby and searched for a suitable cardboard box. 

A 51-year-old man will be charged in court on Thursday (April 23) for his alleged involvement in deceiving an insurance company of more than $12,000 by submitting fake medical invoices.Police said in a news release on Wednesday that he was employed as a principal consultant with a local company between 2023 and 2025.He had allegedly submitted 48 forged medical invoices to an insurance company to make fraudulent claims on reimbursements, including for his dependents who were covered by his employer's group insurance policy.Using original invoices from medical institutions as templates, he is said to have forged subsequent invoices using his office laptop.According to the police, he successfully defrauded the insurance company of over $12,000 in claims over the three-year period of his employment.Last year, he attempted to make additional fraudulent claims of more than $2,500 through nine forged invoices but were unsuccessful.

Opposition Spokesman on Energy Phillip Paulwell says while his government counterpart, Daryl Vaz, has reportedly suggested that the high price of electricity was attributed chiefly to the terms of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) licence, there was no legal barrier at this time preventing the Government from initiating early negotiations to grant a new licence to supply power to the country. The licence granted to JPS expires in July 2027.

Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang says that after a massive slash in major crimes last year, Jamaicans are now set to reap a “peace dividend”, putting the benefits of safer communities at the forefront of the country’s progress. He explained that this “peace dividend” refers to the tangible social, economic, and developmental gains flowing directly to communities as crime declines, including safer streets, stronger families, expanded opportunities for young people, and an overall improved quality of life.

WESTERN BUREAU: A viral video showing a barbed wire fence blocking a section of Negril’s famed Seven Mile Beach has sparked public outrage and swift action, but the man at the centre of the controversy insists the intention was never to deny access. Diego Heaven, an instructor at Reef Explorer dive centre, said the fence was misunderstood. “Our intention is never ever to lock anyone out from the beach … . All we’re trying to do is protect our property,” he explained.

The mother of a three-month-old boy, whose body was found wrapped in a blanket in house in Rockfort, Kingston, on Sunday night, has been placed in a mental health facility as investigations continue into the child’s death. The child, identified by the police as Judah Shaw, reportedly had abrasions on his head. Relatives spoke to The Gleaner on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, saying that the development underscores long-standing concerns about the woman’s “on-and-off” mental state.

A simmering feud between two teenage schoolboys, marked by repeated clashes, taunts and reports to authorities, erupted in deadly violence on Monday, with both families insisting that the teen’s death could have been prevented had both sides come together earlier to peacefully resolve the dispute.

A Malaysian couple's ambition to secure a better future for their children resulted in losses of over $80,000 when they fell victim to a scam that promised them permanent residency in Singapore.The couple, originally from Johor Bahru, had been working in Singapore for several years and told Shin Min Daily News they wanted to obtain Permanent Resident (PR) status.Tan, the 28-year-old-wife, said that she had come across a Facebook listing that claimed to help with Singapore PR applications last April.The advertisement used phrases like «career planning» and «stable path», which drew Tan's attention and caused her to contact the advertiser.Tan and her husband were initially asked to provide their work permits and identification cards to verify their eligibility for the application.After receiving confirmation, they were given an «Application Process and Fee List», which required them to pay an application fee of $100, a deposit of $200, and a «document verification fee» of $1,200 each.

SINGAPORE —A man who promised to marry a Singaporean woman, only to make her perform sex work in Dubai later, has been convicted of human trafficking.The woman contracted an undisclosed sexually transmitted disease and flew back to Singapore.On April 22, District Judge Eugene Teo found Italian citizen Achraf Arjaouy, 31, guilty of the offence following a trial.In convicting Achraf, the judge said that the woman’s evidence was “backed up by incriminating WhatsApp messages”, some of which were from the offender.Judge Teo also noted that Achraf had denied trafficking the victim, identified as V1 in court documents.Achraf had earlier said that the evidence she gave was “incredible”, given her physical appearance, and that it was simply not believable that she would have successfully become a sex worker.In response to this, Judge Teo said that the nature of this argument was “objectionable”, adding: “It is objectively an argument that draws its strength from standing on top of the proposition that only particular physical properties are capable of being attractive.”

A 25-year-old Portuguese man was arrested at Changi Airport Terminal 2 for attempting to smuggle approximately 36.3kg of cannabis into Singapore.In a press release on Wednesday (April 22), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said the man had arrived on April 14 and was scheduled to depart the following day.On the evening of his arrival, the man was directed for further checks by K-9 officers from the Singapore Police Force, who were conducting operations at Changi Airport Terminal 2's baggage screening channels.During the checks, ICA officers found multiple packets believed to contain controlled drugs in his luggage. Officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau were immediately alerted and carried out further checks.A total of 68 packets of drugs were subsequently found and these packets were later determined to contain approximately 36.3kg of cannabis, said ICA. Investigations are ongoing. Under the Misuse of Drugs Act, those who import or export more than 500g of cannabis into or from Singapore may face the death penalty.[[nid:733974]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com

A 54-year-old Singapore permanent resident was fined after being convicted on one count of carrying out unauthorised works to a conserved shophouse at 32 Desker Road.The man, Manickam Nagarajan, was fined $250,000 according to a press release by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on Wednesday (April 22).Layan Management, the owner of the shophouse, was also fined $150,000 for allowing Nagarajan to carry out the unauthorised works.Layan was also handed an additional charge for failing to appoint a qualified person to supervise works on-site, and is required to reinstate and restore the building at its own cost.According to URA, Nagarajan had purchased the shophouse through Layan in October 2022.The shophouse is located in Little India, which is one of four historic districts in Singapore where the strictest form of building conservation is practised. At the time of purchase, the shophouse was in its original form with key architectural features intact.

The BJP lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a «terrorist.» Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that such language is unprecedented and demanded strict action and an apology from Kharge and the Congress party.