Aid Access, one of the largest suppliers of abortion medication, reported receiving 10,000 orders in the 24 hours after the election was called — roughly 17 times more than usual.

He also named Elise Stefanik as ambassador to the United Nations.

The BJP has filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct during a Maharashtra election rally.

In the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, Muslim candidates represent only 10% of the total contestants, with a majority contesting as independents. Major parties like BJP and Congress have fielded very few Muslim candidates, while AIMIM has the highest representation among parties. Muslim women are particularly underrepresented, constituting a mere 0.5% of all candidates.

Maharashtra's Christian community faces a difficult decision this election season. Amit Shah's recent statements regarding anti-conversion laws and minority quotas have caused concern, prompting community leaders to urge voters to support parties that uphold the Constitution.

Several Maharashtra MLAs are defying anti-incumbency, with 12 winning their seats for over five consecutive terms. Notably, Balasaheb Thorat aims for his ninth consecutive win from Sangamner, while Dilip Walse Patil and Jayant Patil have secured seven consecutive victories. Thorat attributes his success to a clear vision and dedicated work.

Shiv Kumar Gautam, an alleged gunman in the Baba Siddique murder case, claims the former minister was targeted for his ties to Dawood Ibrahim and Salman Khan. Gautam, promised a hefty reward, revealed that gangster Anmol Bishnoi orchestrated the hit to establish dominance in Mumbai. Siddique's son, Zeeshan, remained unavailable for comment on these serious allegations.

The Government will be giving grants to every member of Jamaica's team to the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France. The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, told a news conference today that,...

C'est la salle polyvalente de la mosquée centrale de Libreville, qui a servi de cadre à la tenue de cette table ronde pacifique animée par les jeunes musulmans du Gabon, notamment ceux de la capitale gabonaise, dont le but était précisément d'édifier l'opinion sur le choix du OUI ou du de NON, en s'appuyant sur certains articles contenus dans le projet de loi fondamentale qui est aujourd'hui soumis à l'appréciation du peuple Gabonais en vue de son adoption. Deux groupes de six (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le rattachement de la Direction des Investissements Publics (DIP) au sein du Commissariat Général au Plan (CGP) s'inscrit dans le cadre des réformes engagées par le Comité de la Transition pour la Restauration des Institutions (CTRI), sous l'impulsion du Général de Brigade, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République, afin de rétablir l'orthodoxie budgétaire nécessaire au succès de ce nouveau cycle de développement économique et social. Ce retour tant attendu de la DIP, à la (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

L'histoire « racontée » et « supposée » nous enseigne, avec peur, crainte et regrets, que les résultats du référendum de septembre 1958 (la Nyanga avait voté NON) seraient, en grande partie, à l'origine de l'extrême précarité et paupérisation (donc le sous-développement) de notre G5. Ce référendum est donc, pour nous les nynois, un nouveau rendez-vous avec l'histoire. Notre « nouvelle histoire » ! Le lancement de la campagne du OUI, dimanche, à Tchibanga, ainsi que la forte (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Two buildings collapsed on Hamilton’s Gore Park early Monday morning after being boarded up for over a decade. The fire department says no one was injured and the city has issued an emergency demolition order.

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Floyd Green says the opposition People's National Party (PNP) is seeking to regain state power to hijack the achievements of the Andrew Holness administration, having contributed nothing during its time at the...

LONDON (AP) — The head of the Church of England, spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, is under pressure to resign after an investigation found that he failed to inform police about serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer...

CHURCH CREEK, Md. (AP) — Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war, was posthumously awarded the rank of general today. Dozens gathered on Veterans Day at the...

A 15-year-old boy from Kitchener, Ont. is facing a long list of criminal charges as the Waterloo Regional Police Service wraps up a lengthy swatting investigation.

A B.C. woman who stole more than $14,000 in volunteer-raised funds that were supposed to be spent on school supplies and programs – including hot meals for vulnerable kids – won't spend any time in jail.

Here are the people Donald Trump has picked or is considering to fill his Cabinet and key positions in his administration.

Two alleged hitmen, Navjot Singh and Amalpreet Singh, associated with Khalistani extremist Arshdeep Singh Gill, have been arrested in connection with the contract killing of paroled murder convict Jaswant Singh Gill in Gwalior. The murder, orchestrated by the victim's Canada-based relative, Satpal Singh, was carried out for a sum of Rs 2.5 lakh.

Arshdeep Singh Dalla, a Canada-based terrorist wanted in India for multiple crimes, faces 67 FIRs across 14 districts in Punjab. Accused of orchestrating targeted killings and other serious offenses, Dalla, a close associate of a slain Khalistani terrorist, is now under scrutiny following a reported shootout in Canada.

Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee's property in Almora is being investigated by the Uttarakhand government for potential violations of land-use regulations. Bajpayee purchased the land in 2021 for a meditation and yoga center, but construction has not begun, raising concerns among locals. This investigation is part of a larger effort to enforce stricter land laws, particularly in ecologically sensitive zones.

To address inequality and coaching dependence in competitive exams, India's Ministry of Education aims to assist 1.25 million candidates by 2029. The initiative will provide free digital resources, AI-based learning tools, and collaborate with top institutions to democratize exam preparation, particularly for students in underserved regions.

India witnessed a staggering 15.3 lakh road fatalities between 2014 and 2023, exceeding the population of Chandigarh. Despite government pledges and judicial interventions, the death rate remains alarmingly high compared to developed nations. While vehicle numbers and road infrastructure have expanded, experts argue that lack of coordinated efforts and inadequate accountability for road safety contribute to the ongoing crisis.

As the US president-elect leads the way, elites elsewhere continue to prove they’ve abandoned those whom they are supposed to represent Read Full Article at RT.com

Donald Trump has named Elise Stefanik as his choice for the UN ambassador Read Full Article at RT.com

Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia at the centre of a diplomatic storm, will hold a presidential election on Wednesday at a tense moment in the Horn of Africa.

Kismayo (HOL) — Somali federal parliamentarians representing Jubaland delivered a sharp rebuke of the federal government on Saturday, accusing it of actions that deepen political rifts and threaten Somalia's unity. Gathering in Kismayo for consultations, these lawmakers warned that recent federal decisions exacerbate divisions and stall dialogue aimed at bridging differences between Jubaland and Mogadishu.

Maritime lawyer Stephen Askins has cast doubt on claims that Yemen's Houthi rebels are raking in as much as $180 million monthly from shipping companies to ensure safe passage through the Red Sea, calling the figures in a recent UN report «unlikely» and logistically challenging.