VTB Group received record net profit under International Financial Reporting Standards in the amount of $4.6 bln for 2023

Since the onset of Kiev’s military operation in Donbass in 2014, ceasefires have been repeatedly declared on major holidays, including religious ones and most of them were broken by Ukrainian forces within hours

Belarusian State Border Committee Chairman Konstantin Molostov said Belarusian border guards continue to record «provocations on the border, which are caused by vehicles and armed persons crossing over Belarus' border»

The move is to facilitate maintenance of stability of the foreign currency exchange rate and sustainability of the Russian financial market, the government noted

India plans to step up cooperation with Russia in the area of oil and gas, metals, strategic natural resources and industrial equipment related to railways, ports and shipping industry

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Environment Week 2024 will begin on Sunday, emphasizing the Kingdom’s leadership in environmental preservation and sustainable development. The event reflects the Kingdom’s dedication to environmental issues, aiming to raise awareness across society, according to the Saudi Press Agency report. Organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the event features workshops, lectures, field activities and awareness campaigns designed to encourage citizens to protect natural resources and support sustainable development.

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 19,050 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. According to an official report, a total of 11,987 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,367 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 2,696 for labor-related issues. The report showed that among the 1,011 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally, 61 percent were Ethiopian, 36 percent Yemeni, and 3 percent were of other nationalities.

RIYADH: Consulting services company Adhlal, a social enterprise based in the Kingdom, recently organized three technology workshops at the studios of Faiiida, an industrial design company, in Riyadh. Tanja Ludwig, founder of w3-ff venture builder; Rakan Al-Shehri from Adhlal; and Abdulaziz Alobaid, who developed Faiiida, ran the workshops, which looked at ways in which technology, including artificial intelligence, can enhance creative workflow.

More than a dozen former members of Congress started a discussion aimed at reviving the ailing institution. The outlook was bleak.

[New Zimbabwe] RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu has appealed to Members of Parliament (MPs) to educate communities on the newly introduced currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG).

[Nile Post] A dark cloud hangs over Kalungu District, Uganda. Since January 2024, government health facilities have faced a critical shortage of essential drugs, leaving patients in a desperate scramble for life-saving medications. Dr. Daniel Ssentamu, the District Health Officer, sounds the alarm, highlighting the dire situation for the district's over 190,000 residents.

[Capital FM] Bungoma -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urge people living on river banks to vacate to avoid disaster caused by flooding at a time when heavy rains are pounding the country.

A number of countries in the Horn of Africa will experience wetter than usual conditions between May and July, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, said Friday.

Liverpool and Feyenoord have verbally agreed for Dutch manager Arne Slot to take over from Jurgen Klopp from the start of next season. Reaching a deal which is believed to be around £9.4m

UAW President Shawn Fain is a rising star among union members and increasingly Democrats, who see his support as crucial in Michigan, Pennsylvania and other industrial states that could hinge on a few thousand votes.

Mogadishu (HOL) - A Former Member of Parliament for South West State, Ali Omar Gaab, was killed in Mogadishu's Yaqshid district on Friday night.

International affairs editor became unwell while presenting News at Ten on Friday

The current real state of economy allows improving its development forecasts, the head of state noted

Ten unmanned aerial vehicles flew directly into the plant, causing a big fire

The Russian Security Council deputy chairman suggested enacting legislation to allow Russia to confiscate assets belonging to the citizens of unfriendly countries

«Everybody knows very well that the document was actually initialed and everyone is also well aware, thanks to a statement from the Ukrainian side, of the reason behind Ukraine halting negotiations and not finalizing the document,» Dmitry Peskov stressed

People are trying to prevent bomb disposal specialists from demining the territory, after which Azerbaijani security forces are to enter the area

RIYADH: The Council of Senior Scholars in Saudi Arabia said in a statement that it is mandatory for Muslims to obtain a Hajj permit if they will perform pilgrimage. The council said obtaining a permit is obligatory to comply with the Sharia law, and facilitate Hajj and safeguard the sanctity of the Holy Sites. Performing Hajj without a permit is deemed a sin, according to the council’s interpretation. It made it clear that it is not permissible to go to Hajj without obtaining a permit and “those who do so are committing a sin,” the statement read.

Kiev is going to get “a set” of missiles for the Patriot air defense system, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The American economy could face stagflation as growth has been much weaker than expected, Business Insider reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has denied claims in the German press that the Istanbul peace negotiations broke down because of Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Elon Musk has reiterated his doubts about White House claims that Ukraine can win the conflict with Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

A proposal for Gabon to review its security ties with France Gabon has reportedly been submitted to the military government Read Full Article at RT.com

Waldemar Skrzypczak underlined that «no tank is invincible»

Armenia’s Investigative Committee has opened a criminal probe and is carrying out measures to establish the identities of the rioters

Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov specified that four people had been taken to the hospital

Dmitry Peskov stated that the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin «is well-known»

Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Moscow and Beijing would push ahead with developing cooperation

SINGAPORE - A British author is looking to get in touch with the family of a Singaporean World War II pilot, who was the inspiration behind a major character in a book she wrote. Ms Onjali Rauf, who has won multiple awards for her work in Britain, wrote The Lion Above The Door in 2021. It features a major character based on wing commander Tan Kay Hai, a decorated, daredevil Singaporean pilot who flew with the Royal Air Force (RAF) during WWII on at least 190 missions. «Tan Kay Hai's story has made such a huge impact on my life - The Lion Above The Door would never have been written if I hadn't learnt of him,» said Ms Onjali, who arrived in Singapore on April 21 for a series of speaking engagements with various schools, including Tanglin Trust School, United World College South East Asia and Dulwich School. «He represents all the millions of brave men and women who fought during World War II, but whose names and efforts can barely be found in our history books.»

SINGAPORE - The Bank of Singapore (BOS) has uncovered cases of misuse of medical benefits by its staff, and up to 40 employees left the bank last week. Hundreds were involved in the internal investigation by the bank, and some were believed to have been sacked. The investigation was first reported by finance industry career portal efinancialcareers.com on Wednesday (April 24). In response to queries from The Straits Times, a BOS spokesperson declined to provide details, citing confidentiality. But the spokesman added: «Where wrongdoing is alleged, the matter will be investigated and reviewed according to the bank's investigative and disciplinary framework.» CNA reported that BOS, the private banking arm of OCBC, launched an investigation in 2023 into employee medical claims involving one of its company panel clinics. ST understands the clinic in question is Thompson & Thomson (RadLink Medicare), which is located in CIMB Plaza. It is one of the panel clinics under Fullerton Health. BOS' medical insurance scheme allows employees to claim up to $10,500 for medical and dental expenses.