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Police in Malawi have arrested former finance minister Simplex Chithyola on suspicion of money laundering and abuse of office, marking the latest development in a widening crackdown on officials from the previous administration. Chithyola, who currently serves as the opposition leader in parliament, handed himself over to authorities on Sunday after learning he was being sought by investigators. His lawyer, George Kadzipatike, confirmed the charges brought against his client. The former minister served between 2023 and 2025 under the government of former president Lazarus Chakwera, whose administration was replaced following elections in September that were largely influenced by rising living…

A player of Berekum Chelsea has been killed after the team’s bus was attacked by suspected armed robbers while returning from a league match, Ghana’s football authorities confirmed on Monday. The victim, identified as 20-year-old winger Dominic Frimpong, died following the incident which occurred on Sunday as the team traveled back from a Ghana Premier League game against Samartex in Samreboi in southern Ghana. According to a statement from the club, masked attackers armed with guns and assault rifles opened fire on the team bus as the driver attempted to reverse away from the scene. Players and technical staff reportedly…

Thousands of people gathered along Khao San Road as Thailand kicked off celebrations for the annual Songkran festival, turning the busy street into a lively scene of water fights and cultural festivities. Participants armed with water guns and buckets splashed passers-by in a tradition that symbolizes cleansing and renewal while also helping people cool down during the peak heat of the dry season. The festival is widely regarded as one of the most important cultural and religious events in Thailand. Beyond the capital, millions of workers and students travelled from major cities back to their hometowns to celebrate the three-day…

Global financial markets experienced sharp volatility after the United States announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions following failed peace negotiations with Iran. The move, announced by Donald Trump, triggered immediate reactions across global markets as investors weighed the risk of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East. U.S. stock futures fell sharply following the announcement. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite all declined by more than one percent, reflecting growing investor concerns over geopolitical instability and potential disruptions to global trade. Commodity markets reacted differently. While traditional safe-haven…

Savannah Guthrie is returning to NBC’s Today show on Monday for the first time in over two months since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing from her Arizona home. Guthrie described the experience as emotionally challenging, acknowledging that she has changed profoundly since the disappearance. Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted against her will on February 1. Despite a large-scale search involving federal and local law enforcement as well as volunteers, there has been no sign of her. The family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her safe recovery. In a video message released by…

A wave of attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran on Monday killed more than 25 people, targeting military sites including installations of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In retaliation, Iran fired missiles toward Israel and neighboring Gulf Arab states. Some missiles reportedly reached northern Israel, while Gulf nations such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait intercepted others. Limited damage and no major civilian casualties have been reported in the Gulf. This marks one of the deadliest days in the ongoing Middle East tensions. Diplomatic efforts are underway, with regional mediators proposing a temporary ceasefire, though neither…

Major General Majid Khademi, head of intelligence for Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been reported killed in a targeted US‑Israeli airstrike, according to statements from both Iranian state media and Israeli officials. Iranian outlets cited the Guard’s announcement that Khademi was “martyred” in the attack, which struck early Monday in the Iran capital region. The Guard did not disclose the exact location but described the incident as a “criminal terrorist attack by the American‑Zionist enemy.” Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz took responsibility for the operation, saying that Iran’s leaders “live with a sense of being targeted” and…

Singapore’s efforts to support its most vulnerable families have taken a new direction as authorities expand assistance through the ComLink+ initiative, aimed at helping low-income households overcome persistent poverty. The programme is designed to make it easier for struggling families to access coordinated support services, including financial aid, employment guidance, and education assistance for children. Officials say the approach recognizes the complex challenges many disadvantaged households face and seeks to address them through sustained engagement rather than short-term relief. The move has sparked discussion among some observers who worry that increasing welfare support could weaken Singapore’s longstanding emphasis on self-reliance.…

Astronauts aboard Orion spacecraft are now more than halfway to the moon as part of the historic Artemis II, marking humanity’s first crewed journey toward the lunar surface in more than five decades. The four-member crew — Americans Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — are expected to reach the moon on Monday, when they will conduct a fly-around and photograph the lunar far side before returning to Earth. The mission, operated by NASA, is the first crewed lunar journey since the final Apollo 17 mission in 1972 and is designed to test systems for…

A U.S. service member who went missing after an American fighter jet was shot down by Iranian forces has been rescued following an intensive search-and-rescue operation, according to U.S. officials. The crew member had been missing since Friday when an F-15E Strike Eagle operated by the United States Air Force was brought down over Iranian territory. A second crew member from the aircraft had already been recovered earlier. Officials said the rescue was confirmed early Sunday ahead of a formal government announcement. The aircraft crash marks the first time a U.S. plane has gone down in Iranian territory since the…