WESTERN BUREAU: Despite currently enjoying a 38 per cent decline in major crimes, there remains heightened concern in St Elizabeth about an uptick in murders, according to Superintendent Coleridge Minto, the police commander for the parish. 

A Nova Scotian who won a Stanley Cup and a World Junior Hockey Championship and also worked as a university professor and curling executive is being remembered for his humility. Paul (Boots) Boutilier was 63.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his province's ban on social media and AI chatbots for kids will likely bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom — a move that comes as the federal government continues to deliberate over whether to enact its own restrictions.

Many activists are wearing so-called Palestinian scarves, holding flags and other paraphernalia

According to Alexander Kakhidze, CEO of Fininvest and Chairman of the Russian part of the Business Council, regular shuttles through the Grodekovo-Suifenhe and Kamyshovaya-Hunchun railway checkpoints to Russia's largest dry port Artyom can be launched now

Both sides reportedly noted the importance of continuing the political and diplomatic process to work out compromise peace agreements «with due regard for the interests of all states in the region»

Russian President has thanked UAE President Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan over the phone

The CBI has secured 10 days custody of accused Manisha Waghmare and PV Kulkarni in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Both are alleged to be part of a larger conspiracy to obtain and distribute leaked exam papers. Investigators claim a senior teacher leaked Biology questions, while a retired professor was involved in the question paper setting panel.

Amidst the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal, the government has appointed four new officials to key positions within the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CBI continues its investigation, recently arresting a senior teacher from Pune identified as a key source of leaked Biology questions. Protests and legal challenges are escalating, with demands for accountability and the NTA's dissolution.

India has once again rejected the Court of Arbitration formed under the Indus Waters Treaty. The External Affairs Ministry stated that India never recognized the court's establishment. Any proceedings or awards from this court are considered null and void. India's decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance remains unchanged.

Deidre Ruth is a prominent Christian campaigner for conservative values. But her past is so shocking that she fell speechless when confronted by the Daily Mail.

The body of a 52-year-old man was found at the foot of Block 208 Choa Chu Kang Central at about 6.45am on Saturday (May 16).Photographs of the incident posted on a Facebook page show a fully-dressed man lying face down on the pavement at the foot of the said block.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said the man, who is believed to have fallen from height, was found lying motionless at the foot of the said block.He was pronounced dead at scene by a SCDF paramedic.  The police added that they do not suspect foul play based on preliminary investigations.Investigations into the case of unnatural death is ongoing.

[Premium Times] The Nigerian leader described the operation as a product of successful partnership with the US.

[Premium Times] Mr Mainok, according to documents obtained from US registers, was specially designated as a «global terrorist» in 2023.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that racism and xenophobia have reached threatening proportions in the EU countries themselves

According to the publication, the program did not meet the requirements imposed on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Drones were intercepted and destroyed over the territories of the Belgorod, Ryazan, Kursk, Bryansk, Orel, Tula, Krasnodar Regions, the Republic of Crimea, the Moscow Region

Today it is more important for Russia to invest in its own cultural projects and cooperation with friendly countries of the CIS, Asia, BRICS, Airat Gibatdinov said

According to The New York Times, American officials admit that the United States will enact a Venezuelan scenario in Cuba

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on the Centre regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. He is demanding the immediate removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The National Testing Agency cancelled the examination due to evidence of question paper circulation. The Central Bureau of Investigation is investigating the matter. The exam will be re-conducted on June 21.

Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan and senior leader KC Venugopal dismissed reports of internal feuds, asserting that all organizational and cabinet decisions are made jointly through consultations. The oath-taking ceremony for the new Congress-led UDF government is scheduled for May 18, with cabinet formation discussions underway.