In 2026, disbursements from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) could amount to some €180 billion in the best‑case scenario, more than twice the level of 2025. This support could help EU Member States mitigate the challenges they face in an increasingly uncertain global outlook. However, they need to make efforts to ensure full implementation of their national recovery and resilience plans and absorption of RRF resources, since the deadline to meet investment and reform objectives is 31 August 2026. Meanwhile, the military escalation in the Middle East is weighing on growth prospects and higher energy prices are adding new pressure on inflation. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

[New Times] East African leaders and experts have emphasised that collaboration across the region is essential for harnessing the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) and ensuring that Africa retains control over its digital future.

Tehran has warned Kiev to stop its involvement in an anti-Iran campaign after a reported strike on a Ukraine-linked depot in the UAE Read Full Article at RT.com

Enhanced public health measures for measles will be implemented from Wednesday (April 1), after 12 new cases were reported between Feb 1 and March 24. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said the reported cases involve those living in Singapore, with six having travelled abroad recently.Of these cases, 11 were not fully vaccinated, including two infants under 12 months old who were not yet eligible for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination.Among the cases, eight are not genetically linked, while four are part of a known cluster, the agency said, noting that there is currently no evidence of wider community spread and that epidemiological investigations are ongoing. Under the new measures, CDA said it will maintain most of the stepped-up precautions introduced in February, including mandatory testing for all suspected cases.Additional precautions will apply to individuals who work or study in high-risk settings, such as childcare centres with infants below 12 months and healthcare facilities with medically vulnerable individuals.

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) has taken water filter company AOX to task for misusing its logo to promote its products.In a statement on Tuesday (March 31), the consumer watchdog said that investigations found that AOX had also included a «false and misleading» statement in its physical stores: «Our findings were verified by Competition and Commission of Singapore». CCS said that the use of its logo is both an unfair trade practice and an offence.AOX has since admitted to committing the offence and agreed to stop using CCS’ logo and refrain from engaging in any unfair trade practices. It will issue a clarification on its website and in its physical stores.CCS Chief Executive Alvin Koh said: «Representations that CCS has verified any product-related claims when this was not done is an unfair trade practice as it misleads consumers.»Businesses should not, in marketing their products or services, misuse CCS’ logo."

Singtel mobile customers on Tuesday (March 31) reported receiving SMS notifications informing them of a «goodwill rebate» on their upcoming bill.Messages shared with AsiaOne read: «We sincerely apologise for the recent network disruption. We know how important staying connected is. As a small gesture, you'll receive a $5/$10 goodwill rebate on your bill — no action needed.» Singtel postpaid customers have reported receiving messages informing them of «goodwill rebate» on their bill. PHOTO: AsiaOne readers The telco added that the rebate will be reflected within the next one to two billing cycles, assuring customers that Singtel will continue to enhance its network and strengthen resilience.

Bríet is heading out on an Easter tour, stopping in four locations. After that, the wider world awaits her.

[This Day] Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi have been listed as beneficiaries of €5 million Euro grant to strengthen the delivery of climate-smart agricultural technologies across Africa.

[New Times] As governments across the Global South move from pilot projects to real-world deployment of artificial intelligence, experience is becoming more valuable than ambition.

[New Times] East African leaders and experts have emphasised that collaboration across the region is essential for harnessing the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) and ensuring that Africa retains control over its digital future.

Around 48,000 crimes were reported across Transport for London (TfL) services in 2025 - up 46 per cent against a pre-pandemic average of 16,544.

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[SciDev.Net] Monrovia, Scidev.Net -- When a Liberian mother brings her child to hospital with learning difficulties or seizures, doctors cannot check whether lead poisoning is the cause.

[Scrolla] Minister Enoch Godongwana said the government will slash fuel taxes by R3 to help people pay less for their fuel. The tax cut comes after oil prices jumped when the USA and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February last month.

[Premium Times] The attackers, arriving in large numbers with sophisticated weapons and opened fire on the unsuspecting guests.

Over 70 people have been killed and dozens injured in South Sudan, Vice President James Wani Igga has said Read Full Article at RT.com

India stands on the cusp of eradicating Naxalism, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah declaring the movement effectively dismantled. Decades of development and security operations have significantly shrunk the Red Corridor, pushing the insurgency into isolated pockets. While armed rebellion may be over, securing lasting peace through governance remains crucial.

Actor-politician Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party face legal action for alleged model code of conduct breaches during a campaign event. Police registered cases for obstructing public proceedings and causing disturbance with excessive sound systems and early gatherings. The violations reportedly led to public inconvenience and traffic disruption ahead of the upcoming polls.

The president and his son Eric shared images of a tower that appeared to be about 50 stories tall and would rise over downtown Miami.

The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case that could determine whether a Florida child, and thousands like her, have a country to call home.

Agriculture begins with soil, but for Africa’s growth story, soil is far more than an input. It is the foundation of food systems, the basis of livelihoods, and an increasingly critical lever for resilience, reliability, and long‑term value creation. Across the continent, soil holds the potential to address food insecurity, restore ecosystems, and unlock economic […] The post Soil is Africa’s hidden growth asset: Why the next wave of competitive advantage in African markets will be built from the ground up appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The former Radio 2 DJ, 53, who was axed by the broadcaster on Monday, had admitted in recent years he had been branching out into TV projects outside of his 'natural environment.'

The US and Iran traded blows late on Monday, as Iranian drones hit a huge Kuwaiti oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, while the Americans bombarded an Iranian ammunition depot.

Kayla Smith, 18, who is accused of stabbing 16-year-old Chloe Dransfield to death on Saturday after a 'row over a boy', has been pictured.

Scotland Yard has also confirmed the Crown Prosecution Service rejected the case due to a lack of evidence and the investigation into the broadcaster was closed in 2019.

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More than sixty people and nineteen vehicles of the Russian Ministry of Emergencies are now involved in firefighting

On the last trading day of the month, the Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 0.8% and closed at 3,891.86 points

The top Russian diplomat earlier held an online meeting with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council, with the participation of the organization’s secretary general and the Jordanian foreign minister

According to Alexander Stepanov, the Black Sea could serve as a primary testing ground for such systems, «with the subsequent implementation of this sabotage tactic against both the fleet and underwater infrastructure»