Ukraine’s wealthiest oligarch, Rinat Akhmetov, has purchased a $554 million penthouse in Monaco, setting a new real estate purchase record Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU has threatened to cut funding for the Venice Biennale over Russia’s return in 2026, foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Pope Leo has said that armed conflicts thrive on the exploitation of Africa’s oil and minerals Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia has launched health initiatives in Congo and offered aid to Burundi amid a mystery illness outbreak Read Full Article at RT.com

The Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) has issued a strong warning to Malawians, urging urgent action to protect the environment, saying continued degradation and climate inaction are already threatening livelihoods, food systems, and the country’s long-term development vision under Malawi 2063. In a press statement issued on Tuesday to mark Earth Day 2026, […] The post CISONECC Warns: Protect the Environment or Face Livelihoods and Food System Collapse appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sparc Systems Limited has called for a major shift in Malawi’s technology sector, urging stakeholders to move from fragmented pilot projects to a structured, scalable innovation ecosystem driven by local intellectual property and commercial sustainability. Speaking at the Malawi ICT Innovation Awards hosted by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), Sparc Systems Managing Director Wisely […] The post Sparc Systems Pushes “Engineered Execution” to Scale Made-in-Malawi Tech Ecosystem appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Steven Baba Malondera Kamsiyamo, MP, has lodged a formal complaint accusing the Acting Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Gabriel Chembezi, of alleged attempts to interfere with a parliamentary inquiry into the controversial Amaryllis transaction through threats, pressure, and misuse of investigative material. The seven-page complaint, […] The post PAC Chairperson Malondera Accuses Acting ACB Director Chembezi of Threats, Influence Peddling in Amaryllis Probe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new formal complaint has placed well-known anti-corruption activist Alexius Kamangila at the centre of a controversy, with allegations that he was used as an intermediary in attempts to influence the parliamentary inquiry into the Amaryllis transaction. The allegations emerge from a seven-page submission by the Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Steven Baba […] The post Kamangila’s Role Under Scrutiny as Allegations Suggest He Was Used to Influence Amaryllis Probe Report appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

PayChangu, Malawi’s homegrown digital payment gateway designed to simplify and secure transactions, has welcomed its nomination for the “Top Invest in Malawi” recognition, describing it as more than an award but a strong validation that the country’s e-commerce ecosystem is evolving and local innovation is gaining high-level recognition. PayChangu Chief Operations Officer, Joshua Mwendo, said […] The post PayChangu’s “Top Invest in Malawi” Nomination Excites Innovators as Government, Corporates Back Homegrown Fintech appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Global imbalances have been a major topic in international economic policymaking since at least the 1970s. Although they decreased after the global financial crisis (GFC) of 2008, they have begun to widen again in recent years. As the 2008 crisis demonstrated, the sudden unwinding of current account surpluses and deficits ('disorderly adjustment') can have major consequences not only for the countries directly involved but also for many third countries through spillover effects, particularly in financial markets. Against this background, developments in the Chinese economy have become particularly important for global economic stability: while China played an important stabilising role in overcoming the GFC, its economic model has largely focused on export promotion and, more recently, import substitution. This has led to substantial current account surpluses, both as a percentage of GDP and in nominal terms, given the size of China's economy. International organisations have been trying for some time now to convince China's authorities that the country's growth model is shifting the burden of adjustment to its trading partners and risks becoming globally unsustainable. Prior to the adoption of China's 15th Five-Year Plan by the two houses of Parliament (the 'Two Sessions') in March 2026, the IMF, in particular, proposed strategies to render China's economic expansion more sustainable for its partners while reducing the risk of a disorderly adjustment. However, a more detailed analysis of the new plan suggests a continuation of the current economic policy trajectory. At the same time, the ongoing crisis in the Middle East/Iran seems to have prompted some within China to reconsider priorities, at least in the short term. It remains to be seen, however, whether recent, more accommodating statements by the Chinese side are merely for external consumption, especially in view of the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (currently planned for mid-May 2026). Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. One vessel was heading to Mundra port in Gujarat. This action escalates tensions in the vital oil chokepoint. The seizures follow recent incidents involving Indian-bound ships. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has taken custody of the vessels. Tensions remain high despite a ceasefire.

The Supreme Court criticized Mamata Banerjee for allegedly interfering in an ED raid linked to I-PAC, deeming it a threat to democracy. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan of retaliation, and an Indian student's AI influencer targeting US conservatives was removed for fraud.

Election authorities in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have seized over Rs 1,000 crore in poll-related inducements, including cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals. The Election Commission deployed extensive surveillance teams to curb voter influence and ensure fair elections, while also establishing grievance committees to address public concerns.

Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday referred to PM Modi as a “terrorist” and later issued a clarification, in remarks expected to trigger political controversy during the ongoing election season. Kharge made the statement in Chennai at a press conference on the final day of campaigning for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, scheduled for Thursday. He was criticising the opposition AIADMK over its alliance with PM Modi's BJP.

The American was supposed to be presenting a screening of Mouth Of The Wolf about the murder of her British university roommate, Meredith Kercher.

Applicants for the UK Security Vetting role have been encouraged to get their CVs in by May 10 for a chance to join the 'fantastic place to work' for up to £42,000 a year.

According to the report, the US administration is keeping the details under wraps while considering various courses of action

Andris Spruds underscored the importance of continuously advancing anti-drone defense systems

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 200 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored personnel carrier in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

The company noted that previous versions of the armor/load carriage system had already been used by military personnel, but the system required improvement

Andrey Marochko said the Russian military is also moving in on Raigorodok

The Cyprus presidency in the EU said the ambassadors approved the 90 bln euro loan for Ukraine

Hungary and Slovakia also lifted their veto from the plan to allocate 90 bln euro funding for Ukraine in 2026-2027

Vladimir Plahotniuc’s lawyer has promised to appeal the sentence

Some House races are newly competitive, and three Republican incumbents are now endangered.

As U.S. envoys pursue peace talks, the president confronts persistent sticking points: sanctions relief, enrichment limits and the risk of empowering Tehran.

The measure puts Democrats ahead in the battle for the House, but attention now shifts to Florida, where Republicans could regain the gerrymandering advantage.

A child was taken to the hospital after their footwear became trapped in an escalator at Bugis Junction on Wednesday (April 22) afternoon.In a video shared on Xiaohongshu on Wednesday (April 22), a group of people can be seen gathered around an escalator, with some using torchlights, while security personnel appeared to be rendering assistance.According to the video, the injured child is believed to be Caucasian.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance from 20, Victoria Street at about 12.30pm. Upon arrival, a child's right foot was seen trapped at the side of an escalator.Using rescue equipment, SCDF freed the foot and send the child to KK Women's and Children's Hospital. In a statement on Wednesday, a Bugis Junction spokesperson confirmed the incident, saying that a shopper’s footwear was caught while riding one of the mall's escalators. 

The controversial project would see waste burned to create energy in Fiji to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels, but locals and environmentalists are not happy.

Head of the region Sergey Aksyonov noted that the journalists could see for themselves what the region looks like today and freely talk to local residents and guests of the Crimean peninsula, asking them any questions of interest

Imports of used passenger cars rose by 21% year-on-year in the Q1 to 82,300 units