The regulator said that the decision was made to maintain financial stability

Director Yury Chernichuk also showed journalists damage from cluster shell fragments elsewhere on the plant's grounds

The Bank of Russia carries out purchase and sale operations on the domestic market in the currency section of the Moscow Exchange in the yuan-ruble instrument

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun also mentioned that Beijing is seeking «to continue working with the international community toward peace talks and creating conditions for a ceasefire and ending the conflict»

The season of gas withdrawal from European UGS facilities ended on March 21 when they were 33.84% full (11.61 percentage points lower than the average as of this date in the past five years) compared to record 58.44% in the previous year

EAST PORTLAND: Cheers of joy echoed through Norwich Heights Housing Scheme in East Portland last week, as residents celebrated the long-awaited commencement of road repairs in their community. For decades, more than 412 homeowners have endured...

WESTERN BUREAU: Assistant Police Commissioner (ACP) Glenford Miller, commander of the Area One police formation, is urging residents of St James, Hanover, Trelawny, and Westmoreland to respond positively to jury summonses, emphasising the crucial...

Jamaican leading career development and recruitment platform, The Hive Careers, is once again shining the spotlight on the immense talent within Jamaica’s burgeoning tech industry. As global demand for Jamaican tech professionals continues to...

Approximately 200 clergy and lay representatives in the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (Anglican) will meet for a Special Synod today to elect a new Diocesan Bishop. The successful candidate will succeed The Most Rev. Dr. The Hon....

Stakeholders are underscoring the importance of the recently launched Skills Training for Workforce Development pilot’s implementation. The initiative, which is a collaborative undertaking involving the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), HEART/NSTA Trust...

[Bhekisisa] Cancellation letters, which end billions of rands of South African universities' US-government-funded HIV and TB research grants with immediate effect, started to roll in over the weekend -- and according to one affected researcher it's anticipated that over 300 such grants will be ended before the end of Sunday, holding massive implications for tertiary learning and research institutions, such as substantive job losses.

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[allAfrica] Tanzania has nominated Professor Mohamed Janabi as the next Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Africa to advance healthcare on the continent.

By age 33, Timothy Tan had his fair share of experience working across various sectors. Graduating with a degree in biomedical science, he started as a pharmaceutical sales representative before moving on to manage an events company. However, mid-career, Timothy discovered that his true passion lay in pursuing a role in the tech sector. Taking a leap of faith, he signed up for courses at edX and Coursera to acquire skills in Python programming and applied machine learning. «There's something magical about software and how it controls every part of life: your phone, things on the screen, your cameras even,» Timothy notes, likening the importance of codes in software, to DNA in humans that determines how we function and respond.

The founder and leader of Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Jesus For All Nations, Major Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, has expressed his excitement and admiration for the growing talent in Malawi’s women’s football, following the electrifying conclusion of the 2024 Goshen-FAM Women’s Football Championship. Speaking during the prize presentation ceremony at Mpira Stadium in Chiwembe, Blantyre, on […] The post Bushiri Hails Malawi’s Rising Stars in Thrilling Goshen-FAM Women’s Football Finale appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), under the leadership of Governor Dr. McDonald Mafuta Mwale, has unveiled a new electronic forex tracking system aimed at curbing illegal forex trading and verifying legitimate import payments. This move comes at a critical juncture for Malawi, where forex scarcity and black-market rates have reached alarming levels—peaking at K5,000 […] The post Can the RBM’s New Forex Tracking System Tame Malawi’s Currency Crisis? A Critical Examination appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The long-awaited reopening of Mzuzu and Karonga airports is just three weeks away, marking a significant milestone for northern Malawi. Deputy Minister of Transport Steven Malondera confirmed the exciting news during an inspection of Karonga airport, emphasizing the transformative impact this move will have on mining, agriculture, and tourism in the region. Karonga Airport, which […] The post GOOD NEWS: Mzuzu & Karonga Airports Set to Resume Flights in 3wks, Boosting Northern Malawi’s Growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawian FinTech startup TradeFlow Analytics has emerged victorious at the inaugural Zambia/Malawi Women in FinTech Hackathon, taking home a cash prize of $2,000. Zambian-based Mighty Fin secured second place, receiving $1,000. The week-long event, held at Lusaka Legacy Resort, showcased 16 innovative teams from the two countries. COMESA Business Council (CBC) Chief Operating Officer, Dr. […] The post Malawi’s TradeFlow Analytics Wins Zambia/Malawi Women in FinTech Hackathon appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) has called for a concerted effort to train sports journalists in the coverage of “lesser-followed” sporting disciplines beyond the traditionally dominant football and netball. Speaking at Safari Beach Lodge in Salima during the Sports Writers Association of Malawi (SWAM) Elective General Meeting (EGM), MNCS Chief Executive Officer, […] The post MNCS Pushes for Broader Sports Journalism Training Beyond Football and Netball appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ce dimanche 23 mars 2025, l'Union des Jeunes Citoyens Patriotes (UJCP) a organisé une rencontre à la Baie des Rois de Libreville pour sensibiliser les jeunes aux enjeux des prochaines élections présidentielles. Une centaine de participants, âgés de 18 à 35 ans, ont été invités à réfléchir sur leur rôle citoyen et l'importance d'un vote éclairé. Lors des échanges, les jeunes ont été interrogés sur leur connaissance du processus électoral, leur inscription sur les listes et les critères (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le 18 mars, Madame le Ministre de la Communication et des Médias a accueilli une délégation de l'ECES (European Centre for Electoral Support), dirigée par Mme Joëlle Milquet. Cette rencontre avait pour but de présenter l'entité et ses actions en faveur de processus électoraux fiables, notamment à travers la formation des journalistes. Des sessions de formation se sont déjà tenues à Libreville et Port-Gentil, en collaboration avec le RENAJI, l'OPAM, Gabon Télévision, Radio Gabon et l'AGP. (...) - COMMUNICATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Les 20 et 21 mars 2025, une formation dédiée aux journalistes sur la couverture des élections s'est tenue à Libreville. Organisée par le Centre Européen d'Appui Électoral dans le cadre du Projet d'appui à la société civile et aux médias du Gabon, cette initiative a été financée par l'Union Européenne . Pour renforcer les capacités des journalistes pour une couverture médiatique de qualité, cette formation avait pour objectif principal d'améliorer le traitement de l'information en (...) - COMMUNICATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Mogadishu (HOL) – African Union troops are expected to arrive in Somalia in the coming months to support the newly mandated African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), despite minor delays linked to operational funding and technical logistics, African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf confirmed during a joint press conference in Mogadishu on Sunday.

Jordan has reportedly proposed exiling thousands of senior Hamas members from Gaza Read Full Article at RT.com

The US and Russia will discuss a Black Sea ceasefire, as well as the possibility of a wider truce next week, Mike Waltz has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Pam Bondi has criticized US universities for failing to curb anti-Semitism, threatening to pull federal funding Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian and US delegations are meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss security in the Black Sea as part of the Ukraine conflict mediation Read Full Article at RT.com

Linda McMahon’s remarks came after the university conceded to Trump administration demands, including on protest policies and some Middle Eastern studies.

More than $200,000 worth of e-vaporisers were seized by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in two cases. In a joint statement by HSA and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on March 24, HSA said it investigated a shipment of e-vaporisers discovered at a Sungei Kadut warehouse on Feb 28, and about 5,000 e-vaporisers worth approximately $110,000 were found. HSA conducted an operation on the same day and caught two men, aged 32 and 31, who came to collect the e-vaporisers. They are currently assisting with investigations. On March 1, ICA officers at Tuas Checkpoint directed a lorry entering Singapore for enhanced checks, and about 4,800 e-vaporisers were found hidden in its cargo consignment.  The e-vaporisers had an estimated value of $105,000. The case was referred to HSA and the lorry's 24-year-old male driver is assisting with investigations. Under the Tobacco Act, it is an offence to import, distribute, sell or offer for sale e-vaporisers and their components. First time offenders are liable to a fine of up to $10,000, or imprisonment of up to six months or both.

A clip taken during his walkabout of Marine Parade last Saturday (March 22) has been taken out of context, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong said on Sunday, reported The Straits Times. Minister Tong, who is also an MP for Marine Parade GRC, was at a walkabout where he interacted with residents at a coffee shop in Marine Terrace, part of the new Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC. Facebook user Kent Lau later posted an edited video of Tong's interactions, wherein he appears to be speaking animatedly to a group of elderly men. However, one of them raises a hand, purportedly pointing his middle finger as the video is slowed down. The video then cuts to a volunteer speaking to Minister Tong, where the former can be seen pointing at the camera with a serious look on his face. Speaking with the media on Sunday, Tong said that the reception he received at the walkabout was warm and that the video was being used by some sites to place him in a negative light, The Straits Times reported. «I think it is obvious (that it was) to push an agenda, I think, quite clearly for a political objective,» said Tong.

After nearly swallowing a rusty nail found in her walnut cake on Friday (March 14), a woman developed neck stiffness and body aches.  The woman, who wanted to be known as Rong, told Shin Min Daily News that her husband had bought the $1.30 walnut cake from the Koufu beverage stall at Waterway Point in Punggol. Upon realising there was a rusty nail in the sweet treat, the 36-year-old immediately reported the incident to the manager of Koufu. She said the manager refunded her and offered a free bowl of dessert, as well as compensation for her treatment. Rong received a tetanus shot, with her medical bill amounting to $105. She then returned to the stall to get compensation, which the manager provided.  But her condition worsened the following day, as she began experiencing body aches and neck stiffness. On March 16, she visited the doctor again, as her symptoms were not improving. The second visit to the doctor cost her $112, and she was reimbursed again by the outlet.

Quatre des trente-et-un députés de la commission d'enquête sur les essais nucléaires en Polynésie, sont arrivés ce samedi 22 mars à Tahiti pour entendre les acteurs, experts et témoins de ce dossier. Les entretiens ont débuté dès cet après-midi du dimanche 23 mars à la Présidence. Les indemnisations des victimes des essais nucléaires sont au cœur des discussions.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh on Sunday to discuss regional stability, support for Somalia, the situation in Sudan, and Red Sea security. The talks took place amid ongoing concerns regarding Ethiopia’s desire for sea access.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with the new Chairperson of the African Union, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, in Mogadishu on Sunday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing strategic cooperation between Somalia and the continental body.