Catholics across the world are pausing to remember the life of Pope Francis. And the pontiff's death is being keenly felt in the Asia-Pacific region, where he leaves a significant legacy.

The French luxury brand reportedly plans to sell jewelry again in the country Read Full Article at RT.com

The PM is understood to be likely to make the trip to Rome on Saturday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Azerbaijan’s parliament ratified a defence cooperation agreement with Somalia on Monday, solidifying a growing partnership between the two countries to strengthen military ties and expand bilateral collaboration across multiple sectors.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Swedish government and Somaliland authorities, has inaugurated a new Migration Response Center (MRC) in Burao to expand essential services for migrants travelling through northern Somalia.

MELBOURNE, Australia (HOL) — Hundreds of protesters gathered in Melbourne's inner-west on Tuesday following the fatal police shooting of Abdifatah Ahmed, a 35-year-old Somali refugee known to have experienced mental illness and homelessness.

The US had “very good meetings” with both Russia and Ukraine, Trump has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

The late pontiff was a “disciple of Putin” rather than of God, MP Elizaveta Bogutskaya has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The request is part of the Department of Justice’s antitrust case to “remedy” the tech giant’s monopoly in the online search market Read Full Article at RT.com

Zurab Tsereteli, famed for sculptures including Moscow’s Peter the Great and the UN’s Good Defeats Evil, has died at 91 Read Full Article at RT.com

Beijing has denounced the exercises as destabilizing and warned against provocations over Taiwan Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 310 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Silica fume tests will kick off during the spring sowing campaign in an estate of Rusal AgroSibir company in Khakassia

The visit is timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries

The sides plan to sign ten agreements following the talks, including documents on the mutual refusal of visa requirements for regular passport holders

Responding to a question about the likelihood of attacks on civilian facilities being halted, Dmitry Peskov noted that first, «this issue must be discussed taking into account the experience of the Easter truce»

Vietnam, Belarus, and China are among three biggest buyers of Russian pork, according to the report

Oleg Bartsits was appointed as foreign minister on April 18 based on President Badra Gunba’s decree

According to Endre Simo, the head of the Roman Catholic Church «sought compromise between East and West, because he believed that the opposing sides should extend a hand to each other for the sake of harmonious coexistence of peoples and nations»

The plan is also to focus on «the unprecedented deterioration of the situation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict zone»

Cardinals may only convene to elect a new pope no earlier than after nine days of mourning after the funeral, or two weeks after death, meaning that the event can start no sooner than May 10

Kemi Badenoch has pledged a push to end the controversial police pursuit of 'non-crime hate incidents', saying the law must protect officers from wasting time 'chasing ideology and grievance'.

The 47-year-old Republican was approached by a person wearing a yellow sundress, wide-brimmed hat and chunky necklace at an event on Monday night.

Celebrity Traitors will once again be hosted by Claudia Winkleman with the line-up of contestants making their way to Ardross Castle to kick off filming.

Footage shows the Twilight star professing her love for Meyer with nervous enthusiasm during their ceremony at the Mexican restaurant Castia del Campo.

While filming Around The World In First Class for Channel 5, Josie enjoyed the enviable lifestyle of drinking champagne and tucking in to rich food in Michelin-starred restaurants.

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The stage is set for Nomination Day on Wednesday (April 23), marking an important milestone leading up to May 3 when Singaporeans go to the polls in a closely watched General Election. Several senior ministers — including Dr Ng Eng Hen, Dr Amy Khor, and Dr Maliki Osman — have announced their departure from politics over the past week, signalling a period of transition and renewal.  Both the People's Action Party (PAP) and opposition parties have fielded fresh faces that promise to make a change in the respective constituencies they are contesting in. Here's what to watch for on Wednesday, as prospective candidates file their nomination papers at the nine centres across the island. Where is Pritam Singh headed? Pritam Singh, the secretary-general for the Workers' Party (WP), was not clear on whether he or other incumbent Aljunied GRC MPs would be contesting there this time.

Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL) has donated medical equipment and supplies valued at K15 million Kwacha to St. John’s Hospital in Mzuzu following a public appeal by the hospital, which has been grappling with severe resource shortages. PIL General Manager, Martin Msimuko, highlighted the ongoing challenges many communities face in accessing quality healthcare services, noting that […] The post PIL donates K15 million medical equipment to St John’s hospital appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Lilongwe Senior Magistrate Court has reserved its ruling on an application by Nyale Institute, an NGO fighting for sexual reproductive justice, to stop a case where a 19-year-old boy is facing criminal charges for having sex with a 17-year-old girl against provisions of the penal code which the Institute is challenging in the Constitutional […] The post Court reserves ruling on amended Penal Code challenge appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NBS Bank has strengthened its position in Malawi’s financial services sector by expanding its wholly-owned subsidiary, NBS Forex Bureau Limited. NBS Forex Bureau General Manager, Fiskani Chiyendawamba, stated that the Bureau was launched as part of the Bank’s broader strategy to enhance financial access and operational efficiency. “At NBS Forex Bureau, we are dedicated to […] The post NBS Bank expands forex services through subsidiary Bureau appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Listed NBS Bank has introduced ‘Pay by Link’, a revolutionary payment solution for Malawian businesses aimed to simplify and accelerate how businesses collect payments. NBS Bank Head of Strategy, Digital and Fintech Inqxhuiniso Dzoole-Mwale, said ‘Pay by Link’ is designed with speed and convenience, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), freelancers, and […] The post NBS Bank unveils simplified payment solution appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Studios retreat from LGBT themes amid regulatory pressure in a silent exodus Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian president has reiterated his long-standing preference for addressing the “root causes” of the fighting between Moscow and Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com