A prolonged crisis in the Middle East could have a significant impact on supply chains and energy markets, which will in turn have a «huge impact» for the global economy and on Singapore, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.Speaking to the media on Saturday (March 28) as he wrapped up his visit to Hong Kong, PM Wong was asked if the government is planning to roll out measures to cushion the impact of rising prices amidst energy shortages. Acknowledging public concerns, PM Wong assured Singaporeans that the Government is monitoring the situation closely and planning ahead.«A lot of concerns are about the price impact, and I can fully understand the concerns, but we are also concerned about what might happen if the situation in the Middle East continues for a prolonged period of time, or even escalates, and the Strait of Hormuz continues to be blocked for prolonged stretch because then the impact of such a prolonged crisis is not just going to be about higher and elevated prices,» he said.
Grief has engulfed a family in Ntcheu and a community in Lilongwe following the tragic and violent death of 24-year-old Doreen Makwinja—a young woman whose life ended in a way that is now forcing painful questions about the safety of motorcycle taxis, popularly known as kabaza. Doreen, of Mphepo Zinayi in Magola Village, had travelled […] The post A Ride That Turned Fatal: Doreen Makwinja’s Death Exposes the Deadly Cost of Untrained Kabaza Riders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
First Capital Bank (FCB) has sent a powerful message about the growing commercial value of Malawian football after unveiling a record K3 billion sponsorship deal with Nyasa Big Bullets—a move that could redefine the financial landscape of the domestic game. Announced in Blantyre on Friday night, the three-year agreement translates to K1 billion per season, […] The post K3 Billion Power Play: FCB’s Record Bullets Deal Signals New Era of Big Money in Malawian Football appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The Malawi Government’s claim that it is “shocked” by reports of a fallout between President Peter Mutharika and Vice President Jane Ansah is raising more questions than it answers—fueling suspicion that the denial may be masking deeper tensions within the country’s highest office. On the surface, the official line is firm: there is no rift. […] The post ‘Shock or Strategy?’ Government on the Spot Over Mutharika–Ansah Rift Claims appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Mighty Wanderers FC head coach Bob Mpinganjira has embarked on an intensive three-week coaching attachment in Scotland, joining Glasgow-based side Partick Thistle in a move aimed at sharpening his tactical knowledge and elevating standards at the Blantyre giants. Mpinganjira, who left the country on Wednesday via Chileka International Airport, is already soaking in top-level European […] The post Mighty Wanderers Coach Mpinganjira Lands Scotland Attachment to Sharpen Tactical Edge appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
A stark warning has been issued to Malawi: mine its minerals, yes—but not at the cost of its future. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Malawi Law Society, UNDP Resident Representative Fennella Frost laid down a challenge that cuts to the heart of the country’s development agenda—prioritise environmental protection now, or risk irreversible […] The post UN Raises Alarm Over Malawi Mining Boom: Economic Promise vs Environmental Risk as Licences Surge Past 1,300 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
If you have applied for long-term immigration facilities such as permanent residency and received a letter and tax invoice to pay a fee, do not make any payment. In a news release on Saturday (March 28), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said it was alerted to a fake letter and tax invoice that were received by an applicant. According to ICA, the “documents” bore its letterhead and a signature of an officer allegedly from the authority. The applicant later received the fake letter and invoice asking for a certain fee to be paid to proceed with the application. Checks by ICA revealed that the applicant had engaged a commercial entity to assist with a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) application for a total fee of about $5,000. The authority also found that no application had been submitted on behalf of the person. Applicants should apply directly to ICAICA also revealed that they have been alerted to 12 similar cases since January.
When the police told sisters Faith and Sarah Phua in April 2025 that their 75-year-old mother wanted to transfer $67,000 to an unknown account, they were shocked.They confronted their mother, who admitted she wanted to send the money to tech billionaire Elon Musk, whom she believed needed help saving his company from ruin.They were horrified to later learn that since 2022, their mother had been fooled by scammers who used artificial intelligence to impersonate Musk to talk to her.Over three years, the elderly woman transferred $600,000 to the scammers.The sisters spoke to The Straits Times at the Police Cantonment Complex in New Bridge Road on March 24.Sarah Phua, 45, said: “My mum said Elon Musk needed her money to help his business as it was losing money. That was when we knew she had been brainwashed.”
More than 830kg of Asian pangolin scales from an estimated over 2,200 pangolins were seized in a joint operation between the National Parks Board (NParks) and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in December last year, said Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan. Tan, who is also Minister of State for Trade and Industry, disclosed this at the World Wildlife Regional Youth Symposium held at the BCA Academy on Saturday (March 28), when he announced the publication of a new Singapore-focused compendium as part of a multi-pronged strategy to strengthen partnerships and tackle illegal wildlife trade.The compendium is tailored to Singapore's context as a major maritime hub, and underscores the importance of international cooperation and public-private partnerships in the fight against wildlife trafficking along global maritime routes.It equips maritime industry partners, including carriers, shippers and freight forwarders with guidance on at-risk routes and common red flags in wildlife trafficking, such as discrepancies in documentation, cargo value, weight and appearance.
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said aliens are “demons” and he will examine the UFO files, he told podcaster Benny Johnson Read Full Article at RT.com
Vyacheslav Nikonov admits that US sanctions on Russia are unlikely to be lifted quickly, some of them «will be simply impossible» to lift
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko says that the bilateral relations «continue to decline»
The countries are wary of becoming targets for attacks because of hosting American bases and fear that the US president would declare victory in spite of Iran keeping «some kind of control» over the Strait of Hormuz
The drones were shot down over the Bryansk, Leningrad, Smolensk, Belgorod, Kursk, Pskov, Kaluga, Tver, Voronezh, Rostov, Ryazan, Oryol, Tula, Yaroslavl, Novgorod and Moscow regions, as well as over Crimea, the statement reads
According to its sources, Kallas criticized the US for not increasing pressure on Russia
La communauté des surfeurs s'est rassemblée vendredi 27 mars en fin d'après-midi à Punaauia pour honorer la mémoire de deux jeunes riders disparus tragiquement, le week-end dernier.
Eleven of Sir Keir Starmer's Cabinet have relied on taxpayer-funded subsidies to help run their vehicles in recent years, analysis of expenses receipts reveals.
President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. might move away from its commitment to defend NATO allies, criticizing them for not supporting the war in Iran.
Senate Democrats have said the plan is “dead on arrival” in the upper chamber.
À l'issue des élections municipales en Polynésie française, le haut-commissariat a révélé deux irrégularités dans les communes de Rangiroa et Arutua. Il s'agit de doubles candidatures, formellement interdites par le code électoral. Le tribunal administratif dispose de trois mois pour se prononcer.
Amir Hossein Hosseini says that the US statements are a «part of a broader psychological and media campaign»
Vyacheslav Nikonov says that after a long break, the parliamentarians have relaunched a relations workgroup
According to Andrey Rudenko, the dates will be agreed upon through diplomatic channels
Vyacheslav Nikonov says that his US colleagues insist on the dependence of the bilateral relations on early settlement of the Ukrainian crisis
According to sources cited by Reuters, 13 US soldiers have been killed and over 300 have sustained injuries since the start of the military operation
No casualties or damage have been reported so far
UK's electoral system was once envy of the world. But it's now in grave peril thanks to 'family voting', mass postal ballots and bizarre anachronism of allowing Commonwealth citizens to vote.
Iran's state media has been pushing the idea of quitting a non-proliferation treaty and are pushing to seek a nuclear bomb in defiance of the US and Israel.
Fattah Derrahi, 59, approached women as they exercised or walked along the seafront telling them they had 'good energy' and claiming he was a reiki and yoga expert.
