Fears are mounting of shortages as Iran maintains a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and the US President swings wildly between saying the war will end soon and threatening escalation.

Students from a British private school are among nearly two hundred youngsters hit by 'severe' food poisoning at a French ski resort. 

Here, the Daily Mail rounds up the funniest and most bizarre pranks from companies from around the world. Would you be fooled by any of these?

Rachel Reeves delivered the most direct criticism yet of the US President as she warned his 'choice' meant 'real hardship' to come.

Donald Trump said the UK 'doesn't even have a navy' as he accused Keir Starmer of only caring about building 'windmills'.

[allAfrica] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has released a harrowing new report highlighting the increasing use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in Darfur, happening both within active conflict zones and beyond Sudan's frontlines. In this interview with AllAfrica's Boakai Fofana, Myriam Laroussi - MSF's Emergency Coordinator in Darfur - discusses her team's experience supporting survivors and the deteriorating humanitarian situation across the region.

There is no record of a sitting president attending oral arguments at the nation’s highest court, though the president has floated the idea before.

The White House promised an “important update” on Iran, in what is set to be the president’s first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault began.

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28, when major Iranian cities, including Tehran, were struck

The sides are expected to exchange views on SCO activities in the current environment

Kazem Jalali said the Islamic Republic of Iran «has always welcomed any constructive and sincere efforts to establish stability and security in the region»

Elvira Nabiullina noted that any structural change meant that companies operating on old technologies were increasingly being pushed out of the market and replaced by new, more technologically advanced service providers

According to Elvira Nabiullina, the key factors of trust in the financial system are financial stability and price stability

Singaporeans can expect wetter weather during the first two weeks of April, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) on Wednesday (April 1) .Thundery showers have been forecast over parts of Singapore in the afternoon on most days, and they may extend into the afternoon on most days.The total rainfall for the first fortnight is forecast to be near average of 164.3mm over most parts of the island.Daily maximum temperatures may still range between 33 deg C and 35 deg C most days while it might exceed 35 deg C on days when there is less cloud.There were several fair days in the last two weeks of March with short-duration thundery showers over parts of the island in the afternoon on a few days.The daily total rainfall of 58.4mm recorded at Tuas South on March 17 and at Lim Chu Kang on March 18 was the highest recorded for the second fortnight.The northeast monsoon conditions prevailing over the region are forecast to gradually weaken and end, with inter-monsoon conditions setting in during the first week of April.

Punggol is keeping up the heat on active mobility offences to keep its young population safe.In a Facebook post on Monday (March 30), Punggol Neighbourhood Police Centre said it conducted a joint enforcement operation against active mobility offences with the Land Transport Authority.A total of 11 offences under the Active Mobility Act were detected during the four-day operation, including riding non-compliant personal mobility devices and power-assisted bicycles, riding bicycles without mandatory handbrake and registration-related violations.Five non-compliant active mobility devices were also impounded during the operation.The «targeted operation» across Punggol, conducted between March 16 and 19, included hotspots such as Punggol Town Square and Lor Halus Red Bridge.«You have been warned previously and we are serious about keeping our streets safe!» the police said in the post.

Iran has been relying on cheap, AI-generated videos to counter the multibillion-dollar US media machine Read Full Article at RT.com

India has also marginally increased jet fuel prices for domestic routes Read Full Article at RT.com

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has declined to reaffirm US commitment to NATO, saying the decision is up to President Donald Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

A drivers’ strike in Senegal has disrupted Dakar transport as unions protest government policies and lack of dialogue Read Full Article at RT.com

The UK faces one of the largest economic shocks in years from the Middle East conflict, the IMF has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

Le Vice-Président du Gouvernement, Hermann Immongault, a ouvert ce mardi 31 mars 2026 à Libreville une table ronde nationale consacrée à l'évaluation du processus électoral 2024-2025. Organisée conjointement par les ministères en charge de la Réforme et de l'Intérieur, en partenariat avec le Programme des Nations Unies pour le Développement, cette rencontre vise à analyser les insuffisances constatées lors des récents scrutins et à poser les bases d'un système électoral plus crédible. (...) - POLITIQUE

La mise en oeuvre du Plan national de croissance et de développement est en marche dans la 5è République. Le numérique fait partie des piliers du projet de société di Chef de l'Etat. La transformation numérique du pays se concrétise. Elle est rendue possible par l'Agence Nationale des Infrastructures Numériques et des Fréquences (ANINF). Dans la capital du Woleu-Ntem, Oyem, Le Réseau de l'Administration Gabonaise (RAG) s'installe officiellement dans la capitale du Woleu-Ntem par le (...) - ECONOMIE NUMERIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

« Etre humain, c'est se soucier les uns les autres. Etre civilisé, c'est travailler ensemble en vue de créer une vie meilleure », la Première Dame, Zita Oligui Nguema s'accorde avec cette pensée. Elle à l'origine de la caravane chirurgicale qui redonne espoir à de dizaines d'enfants gabonais marqués par des malformations ou des séquelles de brûlures. Cette opération a été lancée à Libreville, le lundi 30 mars au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mère-Enfant Fondation Jeanne Ebori. Zita (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Think of it like a long family trip, with everyone packed into an minivan along with all of your stuff — except that you're hitting the road at 28,000 km/h and there are no pit stops for nearly 10 days.

Canada's finance minister François-Philippe Champagne is in China to continue diversifying trading partners and strengthen the economy. This visit follows that of Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier this year as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war has driven more and more countries to turn toward China, the world's second-largest economy.

As the war in the Middle East continues, crude oil prices are hovering well above the $100 US mark — a pressure that is starting to weigh on consumer-facing, fuel-guzzling businesses like airlines, shipping couriers and rideshare companies.

The Centre has issued a detailed advisory on GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, emphasizing their use for type 2 diabetes and obesity must be strictly under medical supervision. Authorities are increasing regulatory surveillance and warning of strict action against violations in their sale or prescription.

Once a dominant force, West Bengal's Congress party has seen its influence dwindle significantly over five decades. From landslide victories to being overshadowed by communist rule and then Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, the party now struggles for relevance.

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Most want the war to end quickly, and opposition has hardened since it began, posing political dangers for the president and his party as the midterms approach.

The partial shutdown is the longest in history, so far.

A blistering attack has been launched against NICO General Insurance Company Limited by prominent lawyer and Member of Parliament George Kadzipatike—and it is as damning as it is revealing. Kadzipatike, a seasoned legal mind whose words carry both professional and political weight, has publicly accused the insurance giant of gross customer neglect, deceptive client acquisition […] The post MP and Top Lawyer Kadzipatike Accuses NICO of Collecting Premiums Then Dodging Payouts, Forcing Clients into Years of Court Battles appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.