Abdoulaye Diop called defense, security, diplomacy and development the main pillars of the confederation

Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop accused Ukraine of sponsoring terrorism in the Sahel region during high-level talks with Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland's Minister of Information, Mahmoud Ceydiid Dirir, said on Wednesday that the Puntland administration will not participate in peace talks called by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, citing the state's current focus on countering ISIS militants in the region.

Passengers on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai faced over 20 hours of delay at Diyarbakır Airport in Turkey due to an emergency medical diversion. The travelers, including a pregnant woman and passengers with medical conditions, complained about inadequate food, lack of communication, and challenging conditions at the airport.

SINGAPORE — Singapore is disappointed that the US has subjected its goods to tariffs despite the longstanding economic relationship between the two countries and their free trade agreement (FTA), said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong on April 3. And it will engage the US to understand how they have calculated the tariffs, and to clarify any misunderstanding that has led to the 10 per cent levy, he added. «The US-Singapore FTA has been a very important FTA for both countries, and has benefited the US significantly. US imports to Singapore have enjoyed zero tariffs for more than two decades, and they have also enjoyed a significant, substantial trade surplus with Singapore amounting to $30 billion,» he said. «We are, of course, naturally disappointed. Under the FTA, we have recourse, we are able to take counter measures and also seek dispute resolution. However, we have decided not to do so because imposing retaliatory import duties will just add costs to our imports from from the US, and this will affect our consumers and our businesses,» he added.

Online voting will not be implemented in GE2025 due to risks such as impersonation and possible breach of voter secrecy, said the Elections Department (ELD) on Thursday (April 3). This is because online systems have to retain information on the voter's identity and choice to ensure that online votes are accurately recorded and can be verified through audits. Hence voter secrecy might be compromised. The ELD was responding to two letters published in The Straits Times forum page on April 1 regarding the voting process for overseas Singaporeans. In one letter, the writer suggested that ELD must enable voting through «the Singpass application or another secure digital platform» for Singaporeans who are travelling during the general election. In another forum letter, ELD was urged to make the voting process «easier» and to «not create extra and unnecessary hurdles» for Singaporean voters living overseas. In their forum reply published on Thursday, Bey Mui Leng, director of media and communications at ELD, said voting by paper ballot will continue as it remains the most transparent and secure method of voting.

The Israeli PM has received a warm welcome by Hungarian officials despite war crimes charges by the International Criminal Court Read Full Article at RT.com

Four facilities have been damaged in the last 24 hours, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The move by Hungary coincides with a visit from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the Hague-based court Read Full Article at RT.com

Uddhav Thackeray accused the Union government of eyeing Waqf board lands and potentially targeting temple, church, and gurudwara lands next. The Shiv Sena (UBT) opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, suggesting the BJP aims to transfer these lands to industrialist allies while raising concerns over Hindutva.

Sukhwinder Singh and four other officials have been reassigned new positions after a stampede incident at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 resulted in 18 fatalities. The Railway Ministry is conducting a high-level inquiry to determine accountability and ensure such negligence is addressed.

Union minister Giriraj Singh sharply criticized Congress over the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing the party of past appeasement. Singh highlighted how the BJP-led government rectified the mistakes from 2013. The Lok Sabha passed the bill after an extended debate, aiming to improve Waqf property administration.

Le Vénérable Sénateur de la transition, Pierre Kessany, par ailleurs Conseiller stratégique de la campagne de Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema pour le Moyen-Ogooué, multiplie des causeries sur le terrain. En sa qualité de Président d'honneur du Conseil Représentatif des organisations Ungom du Gabon (CROUG), il s'est entretenu ce mardi 1er Avril 2025 avec les membres de la communauté Ungom résidant dans la commune de Lambaréné. Un seul mot d'ordre : plébisciter Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Airlines faced 24 hoax bomb threat calls this year till March 25, as per the government. Since 2022, a total of 836 such calls have been received. Stringent protocols by BCAS, including the Bomb Threat Contingency Plan, help manage these threats. Arrests were made and systems are in place to ensure minimal disruption to flight operations.

President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff regime, imposing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all nations and higher levies on countries with a trade surplus with the US. This action, justified as correcting trade imbalances, has significantly affected India with a 26% tariff on all its exports, leading to a negative market reaction.

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha proposed using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet as leverage to renegotiate tariffs imposed by the US. Trump's recent announcement included a 27% reciprocal tariff on India, citing unfair trade practices by India against the US.

Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde criticizes Uddhav Thackeray for opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing Thackeray of abandoning Hindutva. Shinde defends the bill's intent to reform Waqf property administration, while Thackeray condemns what he calls BJP's hypocrisy.

India is analyzing the impact of reciprocal tariffs levied by the US, with officials indicating it is not a setback for trade Read Full Article at RT.com

Cooperation between countries to manage shared fish stocks is an international obligation. This is a particular challenge for the EU, which shares many of the fish stocks it exploits with third countries. If a third country does not cooperate in the management of a shared stock and decides unilaterally on its fishing opportunities, there is a risk of overfishing. The EU has adopted Regulation 1026/2012 to take measures against third countries that do not cooperate in the management of shared fish stocks. On 13 September 2024, the Commission presented a proposal to amend this regulation. The aim is to clarify the conditions under which a country is deemed to be non-cooperating, as well as the process before and after EU action. The updated regulation would give the EU a stronger tool to tackle unsustainable fishing practices. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

India is analyzing the impact of reciprocal tariffs levied by the US, with officials indicating it is not a setback for trade Read Full Article at RT.com

Iranian armed forces-run Defra Press claimed that Iran 'certainly has sufficient weapons' to attack Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean where the US has recently bolstered military presence

A popular chocolate brand has slapped a 'do not eat' warning on two of its large bars as they may contain 'small stones'.

Sebastian Gorka, who is the president's deputy assistant, clashed with the veteran journalist during an extraordinary exchange on BBC Newsnight.

The Duchess of Sussex 's As Ever range went on sale in the US yesterday and she was celebrating when they sold out within half an hour of going live.

A mobile bin lorry n allowing residents whose bins aren't being collected to drop their rubbish off - was overrun by householders in inner-city Birmingham amid strikes

In this piece, the Country Manager for TransUnion in Malawi, Dumisani Kadango, looks at how Malawians can navigate the economic challenges facing the nation.  Malawi is currently facing challenging economic conditions, including a high benchmark interest rate of 26% and an inflation rate of 28.5% as of January 20251. Financial pressures have been intensified by […] The post OPINION: Navigating Credit in Malawi’s Challenging Economic Climate appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have turned the tide and are now generating profits—a development expected to fuel significant economic growth for the nation. The revelation came from Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, during the signing of the 2025/2026 Shareholder’s Letters of Expectations between the government and SOEs. “Some institutions are now performing well and […] The post Malawi’s State-Owned Enterprises Now Turning Profits, Boosting Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

South African leadership consultant Pastor Chris Matebela has made a bold call for Malawians to grant President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera another five years in office, arguing that his vision for national transformation is far from complete. Speaking at the Global Leadership Summit at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe—where President Chakwera is the […] The post Malawi’s Moment: Why President Chakwera Deserves Five More Years appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Rajya Sabha debates the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, following its passage in the Lok Sabha. With the NDA holding a slight numerical advantage in the Upper House, the bill, if approved, will proceed to the President for final assent.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has rejected the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by the Lok Sabha, expressing determination to nullify it once the BJP is ousted. During a presser, she accused the BJP of attempting to divide the country with the bill, which passed with 288 votes in favor and 232 against.

Dialogue between the US and Russia is of the utmost importance for the entire world, Kirill Dmitriev has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Zelensky’s usual denials and accusations could backfire, Russia’s deputy UN envoy has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

DR Congo’s president has commuted the sentences of three Americans convicted of attempting a coup to life in prison Read Full Article at RT.com

Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has warned about further destabilization in the Middle East Read Full Article at RT.com