BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, killing at least three people in Bangkok and burying dozens when a high-rise building under construction collapsed. Footage shared on social media from...

A sightseeing submersible with 45 passengers onboard encountered distress 1km off the coast Read Full Article at RT.com

Nqobile Mhlongo has shared her views on Trump nominating a pro-Israel media activist as the US ambassador to South Africa Read Full Article at RT.com

“Elevated football figures” are reportedly willing to have Russia reinstated “tomorrow,” according to the outlet Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington’s mission has issued a statement clarifying Trump’s nomination of pro-Israel media activist Leo Brent Bozell as envoy to Pretoria Read Full Article at RT.com

The US is right to call out European elites for democratic backsliding, Italy’s prime minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun pointed out that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi would meet senior Russian officials and hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

A total of 58% of those polled said they approved of the Russian government’s handling of the country (a 2% increase), while 59% approved of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s performance (a 1% decrease)

Earlier, the Russian leader said that external governance has been introduced globally before and that the practice could pave the way for legitimate talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict

According to the Thai Khaosod outlet, all the victims were inside an administrative building under construction in the Bang Sue district

According to the statement, «President Erdogan said that cooperation between Turkey and Russia is of key importance for the resolution of regional issues»

Mogadishu (HOL) – Unidentified gunmen shot and killed Abdullahi Sheikh Ahmed, the head of the Wadajir district's Halane branch, on Thursday night in Mogadishu, Somali officials confirmed.

The paper said 20 people died

«It would be illogical for us to observe - and face every night attempts of striking against facilities of our energy infrastructure,» Dmitry Peskov noted

Vladimir Zharikhin emphasized that Vladimir Zelensky, with European support, primarily aims to extend his own power and sustain ongoing hostilities

Dmitry Peskov noted that Ukraine continued to assault Russian energy infrastructure

Prior to that, Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister and economy minister, Yulia Sviridenko, confirmed that work on the document is ongoing

TEHRAN – In the past Iranian calendar year that ended on March 20, Iran ranked third in the world for gaining gold medals in international Olympiads.

TEHRAN – Some 89.6 percent of Iranian nanotechnology products are exported to Asian countries, according to data released by the national headquarters for the development of nanotechnology.

The footballer was handed the sentence in February last year after three judges convicted him of the sex attack following a three-day trial.

Paul O'Grady's widow has shared a heartbreaking final video of star taken just 20 minutes before his death.

The USGS forecast likely losses of between 10,000 and 100,000 just after the quake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second largest city.

James Adeley slammed University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation after Ida Lock, died a week after birth as a result of a serious brain injury caused by poor care at the hands of midwives.

In a letter to Shabana Mahmood, the chairman of the Sentencing Council told the Cabinet minister he had refused her request to alter the guidance.

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc’s Thriving Community Foundation, in partnership with international NGO, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Ministry of Lands collaborated to design affordable and durable houses, which have been successfully tested and built as prototype demonstrations in Chikwawa. The three self-build prototypes were officially launched on Thursday inside Illovo’s staff housing community, Nkombedzi Compound, […] The post Illovo Sugar partners CRS in prototype designing of affordable and durable houses in Chikwawa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe. Hunger has gripped the nation with an intensity unseen in decades. An estimated 5.7 million Malawians—nearly a third of the population—are facing crisis-level food insecurity in early 2025. This represents a staggering 30% increase from last year, making it one of the worst hunger crises in […] The post Malawi’s Hunger Crisis: A Nation Betrayed by Policy Failures and Climate Shocks appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police in Lilongwe have arrested Grant Mpasu, 38, for allegedly stealing oxygen supply copper pipes and electricity wires worth K2.8 million from Bwaila District Hospital’s labor ward on the night of March 21, 2025. According to Lilongwe Police Publicist Hastings Chigalu, the suspect’s actions caused a catastrophic disruption of oxygen supply, leading to machine malfunctions […] The post Police Arrest Electrician for Stealing Oxygen Supply Pipes at Bwaila Hospital, Seven Babies Die appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

SINGAPORE - Pang Gek Teng, who grew Surrey Hills Grocer from one to five outlets, is no longer chief executive officer (CEO) of Surrey Hills Holdings after it terminated her employment on March 26. In a media statement on March 28, it said she has admitted to «certain wrongdoings and fraud» committed against the company. It will be carrying out investigations to ascertain the extent of losses suffered. In the interim, the CEO duties will be assumed by Koh Chew Chee, director of the board of Surrey Hills Holdings. It added that daily operations and its businesses will continue without disruption. Pang told The Straits Times via WhatsApp on March 28: «While I am deeply disappointed with the current situation, I am immensely proud of what [my colleagues and I] have accomplished together.»  «From a single vision from Joo Koon (where she opened her first outlet in 2021), we cultivated a thriving business that has resonated with so many, and I am grateful for the unwavering support from our customers, partners and employees who believed in this journey.» 

The extended leave that parents will soon get will foster deep connections with their newborn, said an analyst on Friday (March 28).  With the first phase of a new scheme to begin on April 1, eligible working parents will have six weeks of shared parental leave. The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said on Thursday (March 27) that this will apply to those with Singaporean children born on or after April 1. Under the shared parental leave scheme, eligible fathers will also be entitled to four weeks of mandatory government-paid paternity leave. Dr Mathew Mathews, head of the Social Lab and principal research fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, told AsiaOne that the two weeks of paid paternity leave that fathers currently get «resembles a short vacation from work».  «A month off allows fathers— and businesses—to fully disconnect from work,» he said, adding that it is a genuine opportunity for them to immerse into caregiving.  «This extended leave not only fosters deeper connections with their newborn but also reinforces their vital role in parenting.» 

Europe has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine, making it clear that trade sanctions against Russia will remain firmly in place. This was the key message from a high-level summit in Paris, where leaders from 27 European nations gathered to discuss ongoing aid for Ukraine, ceasefire negotiations, and long-term security measures.

Malawi’s leading network provider, Airtel Malawi Limited Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to sponsoring the thrilling Airtel Top 8 Cup, assuring the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and the entire soccer fraternity of its continued support. Airtel Malawi Managing Director, Aashish Dutt, made the remarks during the official 2024 Airtel Top 8 Zamadolo Awards ceremony […] The post Airtel Malawi Assures FAM of Continued ‘Airtel Top 8 Cup’ Partnership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Parliament has today begun deliberations on the extradition of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, to South Africa, signaling growing national solidarity against what many see as a politically motivated and unjust legal pursuit. The move comes just days after the Black Economic Empowerment Movement (MaBLEM) and the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) petitioned […] The post Malawi Unites to Protect Prophet Bushiri as Parliament Deliberates Extradition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a speech during Vanuatu Parliament's 1st Extraordinary Session on Tuesday this week, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Finance, Johnny Koanapo, called on the nation to unite in the journey towards economic transformation.

The Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation (DEPC) is taking a firm stance on ensuring that all new developments across Vanuatu comply with the Environmental Protection and Conservation Act [CAP 283] and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations.

The Supreme Court has ordered the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MoFEM) to continue deducting the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) members’ fortnightly VT2,000 payments.