Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper chaired a meeting of more than 40 countries - although with no US representation - to discuss how to reopen the vital sea channel.

Sir Jim Mackey, head of NHS England, said the permanent shift will make greater use of other clinicians following a series of disruptive strikes by the medics.

Canterbury Cathedral attracts more than a million people a year and the famous entrance Christ Church Gate has been restored in a 'gaudy' and 'awful' fashion, say locals.

Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years, and will supposedly pave the way for a permanent American base on the Moon Read Full Article at RT.com

Poland and Romania must fulfill their obligations under an EU deal and buy $2.2 billion worth of Covid-19 vaccines, a court has ruled Read Full Article at RT.com

The vote by the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday marked the final procedural hurdle for President Donald Trump’s plans.

The plaintiffs in both cases argue the president’s order violates the Constitution, which directly gives states and Congress the power to regulate federal elections and voter rolls.

Badr Abdelatty emphasized that Egypt's position fully coincides with that of the Russian Federation regarding the need to find a political-diplomatic solution to this crisis

Abdul Malik al-Houthi is convinced that the Iranian operations were accompanied by «heavy losses among officers and soldiers» of the armies of the United States and Israel

The diplomats also discussed some issues of Russian-Israeli relations

Sergey Lavrov and Abbas Araghchi also exchanged opinions on the course of debate at the UN Security Council regarding ways to ensure the safe passage of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

The MOEX Russia Index lost 0.03% to 2,774.41 points, while the RTS Index edged up by 0.33% to 1,087.97 points

Russia is a “pleasant” place to live for Jews, Rabbi Berel Lazar has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A Ukrainian conscription officer was fatally stabbed in Lviv, western Ukraine, police has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, has been a long-standing Trump loyalist.

The Colorado appeals court ordered a new sentence for Tina Peters, a former county elections official convicted for her efforts to boost Trump’s false claims.

FDH Bank plc Head of Digital Financial Services, Levie Nkunika, has been recognised among Africa’s 100 most impactful marketing, brand, and reputation leaders—marking a significant milestone for both the institution and Malawi’s marketing industry. The inaugural Africa CMO 100 (ACMO100), compiled by Brand Africa, celebrates leaders who demonstrate exceptional brand stewardship, sharp consumer insight, sustained […] The post FDH’s Nkunika Named Among Africa’s Top 100 Marketing Leaders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has reported a sharp rise in profit-after-tax to K197.97 billion, representing a 95 percent jump from K101.71 billion recorded in 2024. According to the newly released financial statements signed by Chief Executive Officer Harold Jiya, Board Chairperson Grant Kabango, Director Madalo Mwenelupembe, and Chief Financial Officer Daniel Jere, the […] The post NBM plc Profit Surges to K197.97 Billion on Strong Deposit Growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bricks, sponsored by FDH Bank plc, have been crowned champions of the Southern Zone Basketball League (SOZOBAL) Men’s Division One after a commanding 69–56 victory over Crazy Warriors in the final. Speaking after the triumph, Team Manager Khama Mtalimanja attributed the victory to lessons learned from last season’s heartbreak and a more deliberate, focused […] The post FDH Bricks Crowned SOZOBAL Division One Champions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Simplex Chithyola Banda, has raised a stark warning over Malawi’s soaring fuel prices, demanding the immediate suspension of all fuel levies to bring down the cost of petrol and diesel, now pegged at a staggering $3.80 per litre. Chithyola argued that removing fuel levies is the quickest and most […] The post Chithyola Sounds Alarm Over Fuel Hike, Demands Immediate Removal of Levies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamveka, has directed the newly rebranded Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (MEDF) to urgently recover the K250 billion currently owed by loan beneficiaries across the country. Mwanamveka issued the directive in Lilongwe during the official re-launch of the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF), which has now been rebranded […] The post Mwanamveka Orders MEDF to Recover K250 Billion from Defaulters as NEEF Rebrands appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

German pharma giant Bayer says European drugmakers must raise prices for new medicines to offset US pressure to cut costs for Americans Read Full Article at RT.com

France is facing a fuel crunch after price caps and panic buying sparked shortages at hundreds of TotalEnergies filling stations Read Full Article at RT.com

Petrol prices in Singapore returned to their recent record high on Thursday (April 2) as Caltex, Shell and SPC became the first fuel companies here to raise petrol prices again.Both Caltex and SPC raised petrol prices by 5 cents — across their respective petrol offerings — while increasing their diesel price by 10 cents and 20 cents respectively. Meanwhile, Shell raised its posted prices for petrol by 6 cents. It also raised diesel price by another 20 cents.Their moves continued the recent trend of diesel price hikes, but also reversed a respite for petrol customers — lasting a grand total of nine days. In comparison, pump prices have been on the rise since March 4.

A social media post by the Singapore Police Force's Hougang Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) on April Fool's Day is going viral, racking up over 270,000 views in just over a day.The video features Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Benjamin Cheah, a ground response force team leader at the NPC, literally «scamming» viewers thrice-in-a-row to send home the message that encounters online may not be what they appear to be.ASP Cheah, 35, who appeared to be holding a mug at the start of the video, showed that it was actually another person doing so. He went on to demonstrate that even a seemingly real voice talking to another person, may again turn out otherwise.Finally, ASP Cheah revealed that the «person» seen in the video since the start was actually his reflection in the mirror.But these mirrors the anatomy of a love scam where scammers look to befriend individuals who are seeking genuine relationships via dating websites or social media.

Arpita Saini triumphed at the Times Internet Half Marathon 21K, clocking 01:25:01. Ruksaana secured second place at 01:27:38, followed by Bhumi Negi in third at 01:34:33. The challenging course tested runners, with the final kilometres proving decisive for these top finishers who demonstrated remarkable endurance and control.

India is set to join the UK-led discussions focusing on reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs. The Foreign Secretary is expected to represent India at this pivotal meeting.

Parliament is set to reconvene on April 16 to consider legislation that could increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, with 273 seats reserved for women. This move aims to implement a one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, significantly altering the country's political landscape and reinforcing the government's women's empowerment agenda.

Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on PM Modi and Assam CM Sarma, alleging foreign influence and corruption ahead of the 2026 elections. Gandhi claimed Trump controls Modi and accused Sarma of running a «land ATM» with Modi and Shah. Congress also unveiled poll promises including financial aid for women and land rights.

Indian politics is witnessing an era of pre-poll freebies, with parties offering cash doles and concessions to woo voters. Tamil Nadu has a long history of welfare politics, evolving from subsidized food and education to direct cash transfers and consumer goods, now focusing on universal benefits and fiscal sustainability.