Irfan Ali Mirza, 45, landed in San Francisco from London Heathrow airport last Tuesday and had a two-day layover before the return flight. The father of three young children was found dead in his bed.

According to Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev, a wrong location has been selected for rapprochement

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 23rd

The agenda includes «ways to make Ukraine stronger and guarantees of lasting peace and security»

Dmitry Peskov declined to say whether Russia was demanding that Ukraine legally recognize the Russian status of Crimea as part of the settlement

Mikhail Bogdanov highlighted the potential of organizing a Youth Day within the framework of these meetings, calling the initiative promising

Nomination Day has wrapped up, with 211 parliamentary hopefuls putting up their candidacy for the General Election. We've compiled the 33 electoral divisions (in alphabetical order) and the full list of candidates contesting them.

Today (April 23) marks Nomination Day, where prospective candidates for the General Election file their nomination papers, kicking off the countdown to Polling Day on May 3.  Here's what some of the candidates did with their loved ones before heading off to the races — from sharing special moments to penning their heartfelt appreciation.  The Workers' Party's Ong Lue Ping whips up breakfast  PHOTO: Facebook/Dr Ong Lue Ping Dr Ong Lue Ping from The Workers' Party (WP) prepared a hearty breakfast for his family.  He also stated that this is how he would be expressing his love for them over the days leading up to Polling Day. 

Asian, African and Latin American nations showed particular interest in the forum's agenda this year, advisor to the Russian President Anton Kobyakov said

According to JD Vance, the border may not wind up as the exact front lines as they stand now

As of late February 2022, about a million Ukrainian citizens stayed abroad and did not return after the military conflict began, Ruslan Gorbenko said

India shipped seafood, mainly frozen shrimps, worth $7.4 bln in the 2024-2025 financial year

Director of the Ethiopian Public Health Institute Mesay Hailu stressed that training in the use of mobile laboratories represents great importance for the country and is the cornerstone for a rapid and effective response to emergencies and especially dangerous infectious diseases

Following increasing pressure from members of his own party and a period of low opinion poll ratings, Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau announced his resignation from the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada on 6 January 2025. Mark Carney, his successor as prime minister of Canada, and new leader of the Liberal Party, has called a snap parliamentary election for 28 April. This year's election will mark a decade of Liberal Party rule in Canada, a period with significant political, economic and diplomatic developments. In some cases, the administration continued already existing policies; in some others, it diverged significantly. While Canada's relationship with China and India has grown increasingly tense in recent years, the country has traditionally relied on close partnerships with its Western allies, particularly its southern neighbour, the United States (US). This dynamic has shifted under the second Trump administration, which has started its term in a far more bellicose tone than before. Canada's next administration will need to navigate a volatile geopolitical environment characterised by the US's trade war and weakening commitment to its role as a global leader and guarantor of the Pax Americana; China's increasingly assertive posture as a second superpower; Russia's renewed ambitions for a greater global role; and the emergence of middle powers and countries from the Global South. This briefing builds on a 2022 EPRS briefing on Canada's Parliament and other political institutions. While the earlier briefing examines Canada's federal structure, parliament and levels of governance, the present one focuses more on the political, economic and external relations developments over the past decade, in light of the upcoming election. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Malawi’s 2025 tobacco marketing season has opened with mixed signals, showing a promising rise in sales volume but a notable dip in average prices, according to the latest figures from AHL Tobacco Sales Limited. As of April 17, 2025, the country had sold 6.7 million kilogrammes (kg) of tobacco, raking in over $15.3 million at […] The post Tobacco Sales Up, Prices Down: Malawi Earns $15.3 Million as Quality Concerns Persist appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There comes a time when silence in the face of negligence becomes complicity. That time is now. And the target of our collective national outrage must, without hesitation, be the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom), whose consistent and catastrophic failures have become a national disgrace. On Tuesday, at exactly 12:09 PM, the entire country […] The post EDITORIAL: Enough is Enough—Escom Must Be Held Accountable for Its Incompetence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  By now, Malawians should have learned the hard truth: alliances in this country are not built on principle, policy, or public interest—they are stitched together in the dead of night by two strong men with loyal followings, united only by their shared hatred for the incumbent. That is not democracy. That is opportunism. And […] The post OPINION | Malawi Doesn’t Need Alliances—It Needs Accountability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A fresh storm is brewing at Salima Sugar Company after Chief Executive Officer Wester Kossam personally ordered security personnel to block former Chief Security Officer, Osman Kapida, from accessing company premises—despite a court ruling ordering his reinstatement. The incident, which unfolded in full view of stunned employees and curious onlookers, has ignited a firestorm of […] The post Chaos at Salima Sugar: CEO Wester Kossam Bars Security Chief Kapida Amid Legal Storm appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dear DPP, Let me be brutally honest—if you let UTM leader Dalitso Kabambe anywhere near the high table of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), you are digging your own grave. The man is not only a crook by action but an opportunist by nature, a wolf in sheep’s clothing who will stop at nothing to […] The post CHE BISIKA WRITES| NO TO DPP-UTM ALLIANCE–KABAMBE IS A CROOK AND CANNOT BE TRUSTED appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rowling, who has become a figurehead for gender-critical campaigners, attacked Sir Keir Starmer for his embarrassing U-turn and mocked Nicola Sturgeon over her deafening silence.

Incredibly, the insurance policy for their £75million home contained an exemption clause for watches and jewellery that had previously gone unnoticed.

Twelve pall bearers, all dressed in pale blue suits, carried Pope Francis' open coffin at shoulder height through the square behind the Vatican and into St Peter's Basilica today.

Celebrity Big Brother Patsy Palmer refused to speak when she was quizzed about former housemate Mickey Rourke during her live eviction interview on Wednesday.

After 11 years together my Volvo and I have reached the end of the road. But how do you get the best price for a second-hand car?

Jenna was left traumatised by her wealthy father. However, a lengthy court battle following his death gave her provision for breast implants, which she sees as a way to right the wrongs of the past.

The Dance Moms star, 21, is currently appearing on reality show Celebrity Big Brother and has been raising eyebrows over her 'flirty' friendship with housemate Chris, 32.

Twelve pall bearers, all dressed in pale blue suits, carried Pope Francis' open coffin at shoulder height through the square behind the Vatican and into St Peter's Basilica today.

The German government has reportedly cut its GDP forecast amid the recent US tariff hike and uncertainty over Washington’s trade policy Read Full Article at RT.com

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Four parties will be contesting in five-member Tampines GRC during the upcoming General Election. The People's Action Party (PAP) team, led by Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli, 62, will be defending against Workers' Party (WP), National Solidarity Party (NSP) and People's Power Party (PPP).  Candidates from all four parties successfully filed their nomination papers at Poi Ching School on Wednesday (April 23). The PAP team defending Tampines GRC includes Senior Minister of State Dr Koh Poh Koon, 53, and three-term Tampines GRC MP Baey Yam Keng, 54, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Sustainability and the Environment. They are joined by newcomers Assistant Professor Charlene Chen, 43, and former Chief of Army David Neo, 47. Said Masagos: «I'm very proud to have five of us here working together.» The election is not only about theoretical democracy, he said, but it's about the residents' needs and dreams. When asked about PAP feels about WP contesting in Tampines, Masagos said: «We will build on the promises we delivered, why WP is in Tampines is for them to answer.»

The Workers' Party's (WP) secretary-general Pritam Singh will once again helm the five-member Aljunied GRC. The other members of the team are Sylvia Lim, Gerald Giam, along with new faces Fadli Fawzi and Kenneth Tiong. The only other change is Faisal Manap who will lead the WP's Tampines GRC team. The opposition party will go up against the People's Action Party (PAP) team led by Chan Hui Yuh and consisting Adrian Ang, Faizal Abdul Aziz, Daniel Liu and Jagathishwaran Rajo. Speaking to the media on Wednesday (April 23), Singh termed Faisal as his «dear brother», and said that the latter always wanted to represent Tampines. Said Singh: «He's been asking me to consider that proposal for quite some time, and he succeeded... he is proud to lead the Tampines team.» Talking about the contests ahead, Singh said there will be tough fights everywhere. «Every single vote counts.» The People's Action Party (PAP) has fielded a five-member team led by marketing director Chan Hui Yuh, featuring newcomers Dr Faisal Abdul Aziz, Daniel Liu, Jagathishwaran Rajo, and Dr Adrian Ang, to contest  Aljunied GRC.