Parliament, through its First Ordinary Session, which officially opened yesterday, is expected to appropriate more than VT200 million for the payment of government employees’ contributions to the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF).

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU) has confirmed that engineers did not inspect the newly repaired Tagabe Road before the contractor sealed it, raising concerns after potholes appeared just one week after the work was completed.

The Government is seeking an additional VT56 million under the Supplementary Budget to continue settling court-ordered compensation linked to a controversial 2014 citizenship revocation case that resulted in business closures, financial losses, and years of legal battles.

A group of fearless women activists from Vanuatu gathered outside the Parliament building in Port Vila on Friday morning, ahead of the opening of the First Ordinary Session of Parliament for 2026, to protest the rising cost of living and…

The Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed the appeals by former Member of Parliament (MP) Lulu Sakias and businessman Amos Warsal, confirming their 12-month prison sentences for misappropriation offences linked to Vanuatu’s citizenship programme.

Texas Children’s Hospital will create the first “detransition clinic” in the US, the Justice Department has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Video posted online purportedly shows a blindfolded Palestinian farmer being restrained in a field in the occupied West Bank Read Full Article at RT.com

As ties fray, Berlin and Washington are focusing on critiquing each other’s crises while dodging their own mounting failures Read Full Article at RT.com

As US President Trump showered XI with praise and soft‑pedalled outcomes, Beijing held its line on Taiwan, Iran and Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian officials and manufacturers are alarmed over an upcoming sharp reduction of the EU’s import quota, the Financial Times has said Read Full Article at RT.com

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya sarcastically invited TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to campaign in Falta ahead of the May 21 repoll, claiming the TMC has been 'sent into exile' by the state's people. Bhattacharya alleged the TMC leadership has disappeared following electoral setbacks and expressed confidence in BJP's victory, urging TMC workers to campaign freely.

The Art of Living's Bengaluru center celebrated its 45th anniversary, honoring founder Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Dignitaries, including Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and Union Minister Sanjay Seth, attended a special satsang and meditation program. The event highlighted the organization's humanitarian work and Gurudev's efforts to make wellness practices accessible.

Taiwan has been governed by its local administration since 1949 when the Kuomintang’s remaining forces headed by Chiang Kai-shek (1887-1975) were defeated in the Chinese Civil War and took refuge on the island

According to the Serbian leader, the two countries may begin the construction of a 500 MW gas-turbine power plant near the city of Nis in southern Serbia already in 2027 to commission it by 2030

Shortly after this conversation, Netanyahu called a meeting of the Israeli war cabinet, which will be held later in the day

It also said that Ukrainian troops tried to attack the facility’s Raduga substation with a use of a drone, which was shot down and did not detonate

According to the WAM news agency, the top UAE diplomat «strongly condemned the terror attack» when a drone struck a generator outside the Barakah NPP’s inner perimeter causing fire to it

The former Health Secretary put the bitterly divisive issue at the heart of his campaign to replace Sir Keir Starmer as he formally announced his leadership ambitions on Saturday.

Stars will take to the stage in the Austrian capital for a dramatic evening in the hope that they can lift the famous glass trophy.

Port-Gentil s'apprête à accueillir les 6èmes Journées “Santé Solidaire SCDOGa sur la Drépanocytose” du 04 au 06 juin 2026. Placées sous le thème « Informer c'est Déjà Soigner », ces rencontres veulent mettre l'information et la prévention au cœur de la lutte contre une maladie qui pèse lourdement sur la santé publique au Gabon. Les 6èmes Journées “Santé Solidaire SCDOGa” sont un enjeu de santé publique majeur au Gabon. Le Gabon, pays d'Afrique centrale situé sur l'équateur, compte (...) - SANTE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

According to The New York Times, Israel began preparations to build one of the bases in late 2024

According to Yle, defense forces officially confirmed that control in these areas had been tightened

9,210 people being injured

A Ukrainian drone strike in the Moscow region resulted in the death of one Indian worker and injuries to three others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the attack was justified retaliation for Russia's continued assaults on Ukraine. Russia reported intercepting hundreds of drones in one of the largest offensives of the war.

Kerala chief minister-designate V. D. Satheesan has announced his new cabinet, set to be sworn in on Monday. Prominent leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and Sunny Joseph will be part of the ministry. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been named Speaker, with Shanimol Usman as Deputy Speaker.

Rahul Gandhi fiercely criticized the Modi government, accusing it of failing students across age groups due to the NEET paper leak, CBSE evaluation issues, and a new language policy. He highlighted the uncertainty faced by lakhs of students and demanded accountability from Prime Minister Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling the ministry a 'department of disasters'.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor humorously defended the South Indian dish idli after a viral post compared it to rasgulla dipped in sugar syrup. Tharoor explained the distinct culinary and biological differences, calling idli a «culinary engineering marvel» and a «savoury monolith of South Indian culinary genius.»