Washington reportedly aims to leverage tariff negotiations to isolate Beijing Read Full Article at RT.com

Despite Trump’s criticism of South Africa ahead of the G20, Goodenough Mashego has said the US can’t afford to skip the summit Read Full Article at RT.com

Non-citizens accounted for nearly 50% of offenses last year, according to police statistics Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian media presence on the continent will help counter Western media’s dominance Read Full Article at RT.com

Former President Joe Biden has slammed conservatives while claiming that the US is more divided than ever Read Full Article at RT.com

Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the ED's chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, accusing the BJP of political vendetta and misuse of law. Congress plans nationwide protests, alleging the chargesheet is a diversion from economic issues. BJP leaders dismiss the allegations, asserting the law will take its course and accusing Congress of corruption and subservience to the Gandhi family.

The Supreme Court addressed petitions against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, focusing on 'waqf by user' and non-Muslim board inclusion. The court questioned disallowing 'waqf by user' due to document challenges, recognising its historical validity. Concerns were raised about violence during protests against the Act, with the court emphasizing that pending legal matters should not incite unrest.

The Bombay high court has granted comedian Kunal Kamra interim relief from arrest in the «traitor» joke case, following an FIR filed against him for allegedly referring to Maharashtra's deputy CM Eknath Shinde as a "traitor.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, accompanied by Mogadishu Mayor Yusuf Hussein Jimale and several cabinet members, visited a voter registration site in the capital’s Shangani district on Wednesday to observe the rollout of the country’s landmark voter registration process.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong has unveiled a new Government task force aimed at addressing concerns and mitigating the impact of the recent US tariffs. Chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong, the new Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce also comprises seven other members: Minister for National Development and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration Desmond Lee Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) Lim Ming Yan National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) secretary-general Ng Chee Meng President of the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) Tan Hee Teck This task force will serve as a bridge between the Government, businesses, and workers, addressing immediate challenges and developing strategies to adapt to the new economic landscape.

A source has revealed James Bond, Lord of the Rings and Paddington are set to be among the first attractions at the new Universal theme park, but one big fan favourite has been left out of the fold. 

[allAfrica] Renowned South African actor Don Mlangeni Nawa, popularly known for his iconic role as Bra Zeb Matabane on Isidingo, has died at the age of 65, his family confirmed in a statement.

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The suit from California’s Democratic governor and attorney general claims Trump exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs that they say are creating immediate and irreparable harm to California’s economy.

SINGAPORE — Over three years, a business analyst at a bank reeled in a total of 31 girls and young women with the lure of money and manipulated the victims into sexually exposing themselves to him. Hee Lic Yuan, 32, committed the offences from 2019 to 2021, when the victims were between 13 and 22 years old. On April 16, he was sentenced to six years and nine months' jail and six strokes of the cane. Hee had pleaded guilty to 15 charges for offences including sexually penetrating an underage girl and producing sexually explicit material involving a minor. The charges involved a total of 11 girls and women. Hee had asked most of them to be his «sugar baby» before he committed the offences. The term is used to describe a younger person who is willing to spend time with a richer and often older man — a sugar daddy — in exchange for cash and gifts. Forty-four other charges, including those involving the other victims, were considered during his sentencing.

People's Action Party (PAP) member Alex Yeo will contest Potong Pasir SMC in General Election 2025, taking over the reins from incumbent MP Sitoh Yih Pin who has helmed the ward for three terms. At a press conference on Wednesday (April 16), the 46-year-old lawyer said he is no stranger to Potong Pasir — he had been a volunteer and branch secretary for the constituency between 2013 and about 2016. Yeo was appointed PAP branch chairman of the Paya Lebar division of Aljunied GRC in 2017 and was part of the PAP team that was fielded in Aljunied GRC in GE2020. He stepped down as branch chairman in August 2024. Despite the move, Yeo told the media he «never left» Potong Pasir, and has continued to help residents such as through the legal clinic he set up in 2016. «Returning to Potong Pasir... feels like I've come home,» he said on Wednesday. The lawyer said that his five-year plan for the ward, if elected, includes improving the infrastructure of estates, including Bidadari, as well as introducing mobile clinics for seniors.

Asean should aim for full tariff elimination across the region, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in a speech at the S Rajaratnam Lecture on Wednesday (April 16). PM Wong, who is also the Minister of Finance, was addressing concerns regarding the ongoing US-China trade war and how this may affect Singapore. He had previously tackled this issue in Parliament last Tuesday (April 8), where he highlighted the need for Singaporeans to be mentally prepared amid changes to the world they knew. «The new era will be more volatile, with more frequent and unpredictable shocks,» he had warned. On Wednesday, he explained the three key points Singapore has to take to weather the storm, one of them being the need to champion deeper regional cohesion and integration. He emphasised the need for Asean's 10 members to «stay cohesive and proactive», adding that the Asean Free Trade Area has benefitted citizens and businesses by being «virtually tariff-free». «But we cannot and we should not stop here,» PM Wong said. «We have to accelerate our integration efforts.»

Congress leaders have strongly criticized the ED's chargesheet against Rahul and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case, alleging it's a politically motivated attempt by the BJP to tarnish their image. Sachin Pilot asserted the ED and CBI are being misused as political tools, while Supriya Shrinate accused Prime Minister Modi of vendetta politics.

Rahul Gandhi has urged for significant reforms within the Gujarat Congress, emphasizing the importance of empowering local leaders and decentralizing decision-making processes. He stressed that district presidents should be granted genuine authority, shifting away from centralized control in Ahmedabad. Gandhi framed these internal changes as crucial for countering the BJP-RSS ideology, highlighting Gujarat's pivotal role in this ideological battle.

West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her claim that Bengal shares a border with Sri Lanka. Majumdar linked this remark to the Supreme Court's decision upholding the cancellation of teacher recruitments due to irregularities. He also expressed concern over violence in Murshidabad and urged the governor to intervene for peace.

This study analyses why European banks, despite improved cost efficiency, continue to trade at lower valuations than their United States (US) counterparts. The gap stems from limited growth potential due to market fragmentation and underdeveloped capital markets. To close this competitiveness divide, the study calls for accelerating the Savings and Investment Union (SIU), expanding investment banking capacity, and implementing smart banking regulation and supervision that reinforces market discipline while enabling risk-taking within a stable, integrated European financial system. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Danny Jones and his wife Georgia are living under the same roof but have 'separate lives', according to sources close to the couple.

Tommy Robinson has lost a Court of Appeal challenge against his 18-month sentence for contempt of court.

A bizarre gaffe has ignited online conspiracy theories about Kerry Perry's flight into space with Blue Origin.

The Supreme Court has announced that the definition of a woman in the Equality Act is based on biological sex in a landmark judgement.

Which of the following is the odd one out? A brand-new, top-of-the-range Tesla, a terraced house in County Durham, or a champagne-coloured cockapoo?

Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan Anita Kiki Gbeho, who visited Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, on April 15, urged everyone «involved in the violence to refrain from harming the population— including humanitarian personnel who risk their lives every day to deliver aid»

One munition and seven drones were launched at the Volokonovsky district, damaging a private house, an outbuilding, and destroying a car

According to Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, Qatar continues to play an active role in supporting international efforts aimed at promoting dialogue and diplomacy

In February 2025, Qatar became the second largest LNG exporter worldwide after the US