Malawi could be on the brink of easing its chronic electricity shortages, with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) expressing strong optimism that the long-awaited Mozambique-Malawi power interconnector will be commissioned within this quarter. The development signals a potential turning point for a country that has struggled for years with unreliable power supply. ESCOM’s […] The post Malawi Eyes Power Breakthrough as Mozambique Interconnector Nears Switch-On appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi may be landlocked—but it is no longer powerless. A quiet but decisive shift is happening along the Indian Ocean coast, and if Malawi plays its cards right, it could turn geography from a long-standing disadvantage into a strategic advantage. The growing competition between Tanzania and Mozambique to dominate regional transport and trade routes is […] The post Malawi Stands to Win Big as Regional Port Competition Heats Up appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

DMK leader A Raja has sent a legal notice to a YouTube channel, alleging a fabricated AI-generated audio clip was used to misrepresent his speech. He criticized AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami for using the unverified recording to make defamatory remarks against DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi and CM MK Stalin.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma danced to a BJP campaign song at a rally in Bongaigaon, celebrating the party's outreach for the upcoming assembly elections. He had previously released three theme songs, penned and composed by party workers, to connect with voters emotionally and convey the BJP's vision of protection and development for Assam.

Astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan discusses the challenges facing international students in the US due to shrinking research funding and the transformative impact of AI on scientific methods. She highlights her journey from India, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and lifelong learning, and her contributions to understanding dark matter and black holes.

Local eatery chain Eighteen Chefs has withdrawn a memo informing employees that they must provide a photo of them at a clinic for their sick leave to be valid.Alison, who worked at the eatery for several years, told Shin Min Daily News that she received the memo through messaging platform WhatsApp last month, with the policy to be implemented with immediate effect.It stated that all staff members on sick leave are required to provide a valid medical certificate (MC), along with a «photo of themselves taken at the clinic during consultation».The memo also said that the eatery will not accept MCs from teleconsultation clinics.«The company issued this without any advance notice or explanation,» Shin Min quoted the employee as saying.«We are surprised and we feel it is very unfair. We dare not request for sick leave.»Eighteen Chefs told the Chinese publication that the notice issued by its human resource department was withdrawn shortly after it had alerted the company’s senior management, adding that no employee has been disciplined or punished.

A 53-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (April 4) for his alleged involvement in a case of vandalism against a police vehicle.The incident happened at about 7.40pm on April 2 at Block 83 Redhill Close.Police said they received a report from a member of public that he had allegedly used an object to scratch a police vehicle parked there.He left the scene before police officers arrived at the scene, but was identified and arrested by officers from Clementi Police Division through extensive ground enquiries and follow-up investigations.Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had come across the parked police vehicle and allegedly used his keys to scratch the doors of the vehicle.He will be charged in court on Monday with the offence of vandalism.If found guilty of the said offence, the man may be jailed for up to three years, fined up to $2,000, and receive up to eight strokes of the cane.[[nid:733026]]editor@asiaone.com No part of this story can be reproduced without the permission of AsiaOne.

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has funnelled $1.1 billion to private banks to subsidise its External Financing Mortgage Programme (EFMP), a move that effectively outsources its mortgage book to protect a multibillion-dollar housing construction budget. The contributor-funded state-run entity is projected to pay a further $1.3 billion in interest to financial institutions for the 2025-26 fiscal year, it disclosed, following a Sunday Gleaner query.

A Ukrainian man stabbed two conscription officers during an ID check, officials have said Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has demanded that Tehran open the Strait of Hormuz, giving it 48 hours before “all Hell will reign down” Read Full Article at RT.com

The police in Clarendon are probing the shooting death of a man in Lionel Town on Friday. He has been identified as 57-year-old Orville Garriques, otherwise called ‘Bugle’, who lived in the area. The police report that about 11:00 a.m., the man was in a section of the community known as Capture Land when explosions were heard. Passers-by summoned the police. On their arrival, the man was found along the roadway with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

A St Thomas man has been charged after allegedly stabbing his spouse during a domestic dispute that left her hospitalised in serious condition. Twenty-eight-year-old Hadji Thompson, a taxi operator of Duhaney Pen, has been charged with wounding with intent following the incident at his home on Monday, March 30. Reports from the Morant Bay police are that about 8:45 a.m., an argument developed between Thompson and his spouse. During the dispute, he allegedly used a knife to inflict stab wounds to her body.

Jamaica’s steady decline in offender readmission to correctional facilities is being hailed by Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta, as a sign of progress, but she argues that stronger efforts are needed to facilitate their reintegration into society. “It [reintegration] remains a big, huge problem. There is a very strong stigma when they apply for the job, and the employer hears that they come from prison, it is most of the time a no-no,” she told The Gleaner.

On the most important weekend in Christianity, which should have been filled with polished pews, floral arrangements, and the echo of choirs beneath sturdy rooftops, many Jamaicans are instead gathering under tarpaulins, in classrooms, or beneath the open skies. And still, they will worship. Months after Hurricane Melissa tore across sections of the island, the damage still feels like a raw, open wound, visible in the twisted zinc, shattered walls, and sanctuaries reduced to memory. But this Easter, something else is just as visible: a stubborn, unyielding faith.

Tensions are high in Coral Spring, Trelawny, as residents of the upscale community push back against a developer’s plan to close a section of road, arguing that it is privately owned and warning that the move would cause significant inconvenience. The standoff between the residents and Gore Developments Limited escalated in a recent virtual meeting where residents voiced their objection to a written notice issued by the company on March 11, indicating its intention to commence roadworks and infrastructure upgrades on Canada Way and Orchid Road in the area.

SINGAPORE - All 76 owners of units at the Automobile Megamart (AML) in Ubi have until May 15 to pay $68 million to renew the site's lease until 2040, The Straits Times has learnt. If they do not do so, they will have to vacate the premises by July 18.Located in the Ubi industrial area near Paya Lebar Air Base, the eight-storey complex is the largest dedicated used-car centre in Singapore, housing 121 showrooms and offices. The occupants are mostly car dealerships for new and used cars, as well as related businesses such as vehicle leasing and financing.The 30-year lease for the land that AML sits on was awarded to a group of car dealers in 1996. The building was officially opened in 2000.If the lease renewal is successful, the occupants can remain until the end of 2040.The May 15 deadline was a final four-week extension given by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) after earlier rounds of extensions.At several junctures of the renewal process, the owners were unable to come to a unanimous agreement, leading to the lease renewal offer lapsing once before SLA revised it and issued a second offer.

SINGAPORE - Since 2024, an army of seniors have been going around their neighbourhoods performing simple tasks such as packing and delivering food to other seniors who live alone, distributing groceries to low-income families and restocking community fridges.More than 1,400 seniors have signed up to join Neighbourhood Kakis since it was piloted in neighbourhoods under 10 grassroots constituency offices. They have completed more than 30,000 tasks across 20 categories for a token payment of $2 per completed task.The People's Association (PA) initiative, which aims to keep seniors active, socially connected and meaningfully engaged in their communities, will now be expanded to more neighbourhoods, said Law Minister Edwin Tong at the official opening of the new Mountbatten Community Club (CC) on April 4.«At a broader level, we are very keen to continue to engage our seniors, as well as our young seniors... to ensure that we encourage our seniors to stay healthy, socially connected and mentally active,» said Mr Tong, who is also Second Minister for Home Affairs and PA deputy chairman.

Several kayakers had a scare after mistaking what appeared to be a crocodile in the waters off Pasir Ris Park turned out to be a wild boar enjoying a swim.In a TikTok video shared by Singaporekayakers on April 1, the group said: «We were this close to panicking.»The clip, taken from a distance, showed the object that «did not look like a floating log». «We observed for a while (and) were ready to report back and cease all water activities at once,» they said.Upon closer observation, it turned out to be a false alarm, and a close-up video showed the lone wild boar bobbing in and out of the water.The video has since garnered around 100,000 views.Several social media users were amused by the wild boar.«It was so hot that it needed to dive in,» one of them said.Others urged the kayakers to maintain a safe distance from the wild animal.«Leave them alone and don’t disturb nature, please,» said a social media user. 

Both pilots of the downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran have been rescued, US President Donald Trump said Read Full Article at RT.com

The former footballer, 50, was joined by his Spice Girl wife, 51, as he opened his Inter Miami team's new Freedom Park Stadium on Saturday.

Mrs Rooney - who won her nickname after exposing fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy for passing stories about her to the tabloids - was keen there would be no leaks from Friday night's bash.

President Donald Trump issued his latest threat to Iran on Saturday morning. He demanded they open the Strait of Hormuz or face increased consequences.

The findings about the Energy Secretary (pictured) come amid a growing Cabinet split on the issue and mounting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap planned petrol tax hikes.

Grieving families of the Air India flight crash victims have appealed to Prime Minister Modi for the release of black box data. Ten months after the tragedy that claimed 260 lives, they seek answers regarding the cause of the disaster. The families are demanding transparency, requesting either public disclosure or private sharing of the crucial cockpit and flight recorder information.

It's early on Friday morning and the two-man crew of a F-15E Strike Eagle are making final checks before take-off. Pictured: File photo of a US Air Force training exercise

The divers are members of the Diving and Threat Exploitation Group (DTXG) and have one of the most dangerous jobs in the Armed Forces.

Ministers have confirmed they will ditch a controversial 'open flame' test that critics say drove manufacturers to load furniture with large quantities of flame retardants.

Gigi Hadid has broken silence on her name being mentioned in the Epstein files and admitted that it made her 'sick to my stomach.'