Garowe (HOL) — Puntland has firmly rejected a federal government proposal to centralize the registration of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and tie humanitarian aid to a national system, warning that the move undermines Somalia’s federal structure and threatens to politicize relief operations.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces and allied local militias repelled an early-morning Al-Shabaab assault on the village of Wargaadhi in the Middle Shabelle region on Thursday, military officials confirmed. The attack was thwarted with heavy losses inflicted on the militants, and government forces remain in complete control of the area.

Mogadishu (HOL) — U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike last week targeting a stateless vessel off Somalia's coast that was allegedly transporting advanced weapons to the militant group Al-Shabaab, marking a rare use of airpower against maritime smuggling in the region.

The ongoing debate about transgender women in sport has moved into pool - with competitors now banned in the female category.

It's an unwritten rule of showbiz that when a celebrity pairing becomes unstuck, the newly single members choose their next partner from the same elite pool.

The move comes after New Delhi halted a water-sharing treaty following a deadly terrorist attack  Read Full Article at RT.com

India has announced further retaliatory measures against Pakistan, ordering all visa holders to leave Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow’s concern goes beyond worries about Russophobia, the region’s decline has consequences for the world Read Full Article at RT.com

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov blasted Western leaders for missing an opportunity to ease tensions in the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

The country’s Court of Appeal reportedly never processed the document, making it unenforceable Read Full Article at RT.com

What Tanzania is doing is nothing short of diplomatic thuggery. At a time when Malawi is battling one of the worst foreign exchange and trade crises in recent history, the last thing we expect is hostility from our neighbors—especially from a country that calls itself a brother. But here we are, watching Tanzania flex its […] The post OPINION| Tanzania Is a Bully — Let’s Rally Behind Vitumbiko Mumba and Stand for Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a moving tribute to the lives lost too soon, the Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation has stepped in to ensure that tragedy does not steal the future of those left behind. The organization—honoring the legacy of the late Vice President Saulos Chilima—has committed to covering the full annual school fees for all 15 dependents […] The post Keeping Dreams Alive: SKC Foundation Stands With Chikangawa Crash Victims’ Children appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a candid and compelling live interview on Linga Radio yesterday, United Democratic Front (UDF) President and Presidential Candidate Atupele Muluzi reflected on the party’s progress since its October Convention and laid out his bold vision to revive Malawi’s economy through a “Business First” strategy. Responding to the opening question on the state of the […] The post Atupele Unpacks His Business First Strategy to Fix the Malawi Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

An allegedly smear campaign targeting Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda has escalated dramatically today, with MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda accused of orchestrating a coordinated political scheme involving a little-known youth group from Kasungu and the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI). The duo today hosted a press briefing—aired live on Zodiak—calling […] The post Political Sabotage? Chimwendo’s Allegedly Secret Plot to Destroy Chithyola Using CDEDI & Fake ‘Grassroots’ Group appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International Development has signed a $20 million loan agreement with Malawi towards the Mangochi-Makanjira road project. The OPEC Fund approved $20 million for this project on December 10, 2024, focusing on transportation infrastructure. This comes at a time when Malawi has already received $20 million loan […] The post Malawi Govt hits additional $30Mn jackpot towards Mangochi-Makanjira Road Project appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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[allAfrica] Geneva -- Ethiopia is facing a deteriorating humanitarian crisis, with the World Food Programme (WFP) warning of rising hunger and malnutrition as a funding shortfall forces the UN to cut feeding programmes.

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The suspect, whose identity was not disclosed by police, massacred all of the workers after plying them with booze during the party they organised for him.

Kieran, from County Wicklow in the Republic of Ireland , had been celebrating a friend's stag in Cork, 150 miles from home, before he realised his predicament.

She has amassed a fortune over the years that is multiple times the size of several of the wealthiest Hollywood stars' net worths.

The Duchess of Sussex , 43, was supported by her husband at the event in New York City yesterday evening, where Meghan gave a speech.

Sergio Alfieri, his surgeon, said Pope Francis failed to respond to any stimuli as he lay open-eyed in a coma shortly before his death.

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong spent Thursday morning (April 24) bonding with residents in Punggol GRC. Gan, who made a last-minute switch from Chua Chu Kang GRC to lead PAP's Punggol GRC team in the May 3 General Election, told AsiaOne at Punggol Field about his experiences during his walkabouts. «My objective really was to meet as many residents of Punggol as possible, because I really want to know them and let them know about me,» he shared. Gan, 66, together with his team of Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Janil Puthcheary, Minister of State for Ministry of Home Affairs Sun Xueling and Yeo Wan Ling, met residents at Punggol MRT and also visited coffeeshops and a Prime Supermarket at Punggol Field.

AsiaOne bagged five awards, including Best News Website and Best Fact Checking Project, at the Digital Media Awards Asia 2025. The 16th edition of the Digital Media Awards Asia saw 193 entries from news content companies across Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, and more. Organised by World Association of News Publishers, the awards were created to recognise news organisations for leadership and innovation in the adoption of media strategies for the digital age. Winners were awarded on Wednesday (Apr 23) at Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre, as part of the Digital Media Asia conference, Asia-Pacific's largest regional digital news media event. AsiaOne wins Best News Website for coverage on Pope Francis' visit Before his recent passing, last year in September, Singapore had the honour of welcoming the late Pope Francis for a historic papal visit. It marked the head of the worldwide Catholic Church's first visit to Singapore. He was rounding up his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad and held a Holy Mass at the Singapore National Stadium to some 50,000 attendees.

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SINGAPORE - The eleventh-hour decision by WP to withdraw from Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC will make it near impossible for opposition parties to co-operate and avoid multi-party contests in future elections. Speaking during a walkabout at Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre on April 24, National Solidarity Party (NSP) secretary-general Spencer Ng said that maintaining unity among opposition parties to avoid multi-cornered battles is going to be «extremely difficult, or close to impossible». «Some parties, in the name of opposition unity, demand that the other party make way for them. »They make use of this (idea of) opposition unity and try to barge their way through,« said Mr Ng, who leads the five-member NSP team contesting Sembawang GRC. His comments echo the view of People's Power Party (PPP) secretary-general Goh Meng Seng, who said that he was angry that WP decided not to field a team for Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC. »It is very ironic that the slogan of WP is working for Singapore. But do you really work for Singapore when you deprive 130,000 voters of their right to vote?" he reportedly said.

Candidates during the General Election are often under great public scrutiny, and this can sometimes include receiving comments from members of the public.  One netizen's comment has drawn strong rebuke from Red Dot United (RDU)'s candidate Liyana Dhamirah, who took to Facebook on Wednesday (April 23) — just a few hours before she was to head to her nomination centre at Nan Hua High School — to speak up on an incident that had happened to her.  In the post, the 38-year-old said that under the comments of a video showing her speaking at an unspecified press conference, one netizen remarked: «I want one nasi lemak chicken set.» 

Residents of the newly formed Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC found out on Wednesday (April 23) that they will not partake in this year's general election. The People's Action Party (PAP) was the only party to submit nomination papers for this constituency, resulting in a walkover — the first since the 2011 General Election. The Workers' Party (WP) was expected to field a team in this constituency. Several residents from that GRC shared their thoughts on the unexpected walkover with AsiaOne today. Of the 10 residents interviewed, about half voiced their dissatisfaction over the absence of an electoral contest in their constituency. Jackie Lim, a 30-year-old profession who works in the advertising technology industry, told AsiaOne that she is «furious» that she won't be able to vote in the upcoming General Election. 

Andrew Flintoff wished he'd died in the immediate aftermath of the car crash horror that sparked fears he would be left without a face. 'In some ways it would have been easier unconscious', he said.

Andrew Flintoff has opened up on his relationship with former Top Gear co-hosts Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris more than two years after his near-fatal car crash.