The housing market is now at a crossroads - prices could keep drifting upwards, or they might correct. We just don't know.
A former CIA psychic has claimed that he knows exactly where the long lost Ark of the Covenant is hidden, suggesting that this never-before-seen Biblical relic actually exists.
Val Kilmer's final ever film role left tears in fans' eyes as he returned to screens as Lieutenant Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky in the Top Gun sequel.
Mounting evidence suggests the medicines, widely believed to be a safer alternative to prescription drugs such as benzodiazepines, may be just as dangerous.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission heard very little about Agnes Benn, a teen girl who died near a Manitoba residential school in 1930, and the multiple sex abuse charges faced by the school's principal, Henry Currie.
Liberal Leader Mark Carney's assets have been in the spotlight in this election, but what assets do Canada's other political leaders have, and what rules must they follow?
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali National Army (SNA) forces, in coordination with local militia fighters, killed at least seven Al-Shabaab militants in a targeted operation in the Middle Shabelle region on Wednesday.
Djibouti has named a new foreign minister to succeed Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, who was elected as head of the African Union in February, according to a presidential decree published Tuesday.
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi congratulated Djibouti’s newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, during a phone call on Tuesday.
SINGAPORE — Facebook parent company Meta is investigating unauthorised activity on the Facebook page of Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. The account was found to have «liked» a Facebook post by former Nominated MP Calvin Cheng, which proposed sending a group of activists to Gaza, as long as they never returned. The post was put up on March 13. The minister's press secretary said on April 2 that a report has been filed with Meta over the unauthorised activity. «Meta is investigating,» she added. In a post early on April 2, Dr Balakrishnan said he did not «like» the post. He added that he did not share the views put forth by Cheng and that he had taken measures to «enhance account security».
A sports car driver, suspected to be on nitrous oxide or laughing gas, was arrested along Killiney Road on Saturday (March 29) and is now assisting with investigations for a rash act. The 37-year-old was arrested around 1.10pm under section 64 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010, according to police. No injuries were reported and police investigations are ongoing. According to a reader who informed Shin Min Daily News, several police cars and officers were seen along the road with a tattooed man being questioned by police. A black sports car was parked between two police cars on scene, the Chinese publication reported. A quick search on e-commerce platforms showed that that the price of cream chargers, which are canisters of nitrous oxide, is around $30 to $40 per 640g. Smaller canisters of about 8g — also known as whippets — may also come as a set in boxes which may go for around $50. With a gas regulator and dispenser, a full set can be purchased for around $130. These implements, alongside the canisters themselves, are all easily obtainable through online stores.
Craving for Hokkien mee, a cancer-stricken man had sought help from netizens online to purchase the dish for him, delivering it to his doorstep. Unfortunately, the 45-year-old man died last Wednesday (March 26), Shin Min Daily News reported on Monday. He had battled pancreatic cancer for at least five years. A day after his death, users on the Facebook group he frequented mourned his passing. User Liang Guowei (transliterated) shared a eulogy dedicated to the man, Anthony Lee, in the Hokkien Mee Hunting Facebook group, remembering his time with Lee. «Though I didn't get to know him long enough, I admire and salute his strength to fight on for his wife and daughter, and enjoying good food was something that kept him going,» wrote Liang, who was one of the netizens who assisted Lee in obtaining his beloved Hokkien mee. «I was glad to have the chance to bring him some Hokkien mee,» he added. In a separate post on March 29, Liang indicated that he had also delivered a packet of Hokkien mee to Lee's wake to pay his last respects.
A 15-year-old Singaporean girl, who wanted to marry an Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) fighter and fight for the terrorist group, has been issued with a restriction order under the Internal Security Act (ISA). The student, who was issued with the restriction order in February, is the first female youth to be dealt with under the ISA, the Internal Security Department (ISD) said on Wednesday (April 2). Separately, a 17-year-old Singaporean teenager was detained in March for plotting mass shooting against Muslims in mosques. ISD said the boy, who was radicalised by violent far-right extremist and racist ideologies, had been planning the attack since early last year. It added that at the point of arrest, he admitted that he had yet to carry out the attacks only because he was unable to procure a gun. Girl pledged allegiance to ISIS through online chatbot Meanwhile, the girl's path to radicalisation began in June 2023 after encountering ISIS propaganda online. Within weeks, she became convinced that ISIS was a legitimate religious army defending Muslims in Iraq and Syria.
Republicans are hoping to add two seats back to their narrow House majority with special elections in deep-red Florida districts that have become hotly contested
Conservatives were unable to topple the 4-3 liberal majority in the most expensive judicial contest in U.S. history.
Susan Crawford defeated conservative judge Brad Schimel, according to Associated Press projections, in a race that became a proxy war over President Trump’s agenda.
[allAfrica] Beijing -- The global south must broaden and explore new pathways to development that are not simply about accessing more capital but also ensuring sustainable, inclusive growth, a top Sierra Leone development official says.
[UN News] Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with 602 victims of extrajudicial or summary executions in North and South Kivu recorded over just two months, the Human Rights Council heard on Tuesday.
[New Times] The Rwanda Meteorology Agency urges residents to take precautions due to the risk of floods, landslides, and wind damage, as heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected in April.
Antonio Guterres’s second five-year term at the helm of the global body will end on December 31, 2026
According to Andrey Tatarinov, butterflies from the northern regions regularly appear at entomological fairs, including foreign ones, despite all the existing restrictions
373 people are still missing
In 2014, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer and later recovered
In a scathing rebuke of Malawi’s failed leadership, Dr. Victor Buchizga Madhlopa, a seasoned medical professional, has thrown down the gauntlet, vowing to “cure” the country’s chronic governance crisis. For over two decades, he has healed bodies—now, he says, it’s time to heal a nation plagued by corruption, poverty, and tribalism. His prescription? A complete […] The post From Saving Lives to Saving a Nation: Dr. Madhlopa Declares War on Malawi’s Rotten Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Dans une interview accordée au quotidien The Guardian à l'issue du sommet Tiaki Moana fin mars, le président du Pays a déclaré qu'il faudra «me passer sur le corps», à l'évocation de l'extraction minière dans notre zone économique exclusive dans un futur proche. Alors que pour le leader du parti indépendantiste Oscar Temaru, cette exploitation des fonds marins pourrait permettre d'atteindre son objectif d'indépendance, comme il l'avait rappelé fin janvier.
Après 14 jours de mobilisation, les négociations entre l'intersyndicale et la direction de l'Apair Apurad ont abouti à un possible accord sur l’augmentation des salaires. Une revalorisation de six points qui ne concernera que les salariés aux plus bas revenus. Une nouvelle rencontre avec la direction est prévue mercredi 02 avril. Autre nouvelle ce mardi : le tribunal des référés a ordonné la levée du piquet de grève installé à Paea, le considérant comme une entrave au bon fonctionnement des soins.
The Malawian government’s secretive handling of the Mining Development Agreement (MDA) with Australian mining giant Lotus Resources Limited is nothing short of scandalous. The All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice & Accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi, is demanding immediate public disclosure of the agreement to prevent history from repeating itself in […] The post Government Must Come Clean: Release the Mining Agreement with Lotus Resources Now! – Rev. Maulidi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The winds of change have swept through the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu as Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda steps into the role of bishop, following the retirement of Bishop John Ryan. Nyirenda, who had been serving as an auxiliary bishop, was officially appointed by Pope Francis, with the Vatican making the announcement on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. […] The post Exit John Ryan, Enter Yohane Nyirenda: Mzuzu Diocese Welcomes a New Shepherd appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Devant les journalistes, le Chef de l'UNOCA a rappelé son mandat et ses priorités, soulignant la place qu'occupe la diplomatie préventive dans les actions que mène le Bureau dont il a la charge pour « garantir un climat de paix avant, pendant et après les scrutins là où les rendez-vous électoraux sont prévus ». A cet égard, il a évoqué ses rencontres avec les différentes parties prenantes à la présidentielle qui aura lieu au Cameroun avant la fin de cette année et celle du 12 avril au (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
President Donald Trump’ s administration has acknowledged mistakenly deporting a Maryland man with protected legal status to a notorious El Salvador prison last month, but is arguing against returning him to the United States because of his...
The US state-funded RFE/RL news outlet has begun furloughing its staff Read Full Article at RT.com
A senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin will reportedly arrive in the US this week Read Full Article at RT.com
