Kerala's voters have ousted the CPM-led LDF, marking the first time since 1977 India has no Communist-governed state. The Congress-led UDF's victory, fueled by anti-incumbency, signals a significant challenge for the Left's national relevance and may impact the INDIA bloc's dynamics. Defeat was compounded by the win of CPM rebels.

Recent poll results in Bengal and Assam present a political challenge for the Muslim community, amplified by BJP's strategies and measures like delimitation and SIR. These actions, coupled with a Hindu-polarizing campaign, have reduced Muslim influence in certain seats. This trend could encourage similar tactics and push secular parties to re-evaluate their stances, potentially benefiting minority-focused outfits.

Nikolay Korchunov emphasized that NATO countries have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to restrict the freedom of commercial navigation by their illegal actions in violation of fundamental norms of international law

The midterm elections in the United States will be held on November 3

Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted that Brussels has never proposed any specific ways of settlement

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called for maximum restraint to avoid safety risks

The agenda of the talks includes trade, possible joint mining projects in Brazil, as well as the fight against transnational criminal gangs

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is witnessing the rise of a new superstar in actor Vijay, mirroring MGR's trajectory. Despite a contrasting on-screen persona, Vijay's unconventional campaign, leveraging social media and a direct voter appeal, has positioned him as a formidable force. He has emerged from the shadows of established parties, capturing public imagination and potentially reshaping the state's political future.

The family of Denise Ann Williams, 62, reported her missing on April 28.

Telus is estimating its internet, TV and phone services will be restored to northwest B.C. by Monday afternoon or evening after vandals attempted to steal some of the company's copper cables.

A Calgary father accused of murdering his young children before driving their bodies to a police station where officers say he called 911 and confessed, made a brief court appearance today and will remain in custody for the foreseeable future.

The Stay Free Alberta petitioners say they have collected 301,620 signatures, well over the 178,000 threshold that can prompt the province to consider referendum question.

The prime minister is set to name Canada’s next governor general on Tuesday, CBC News has learned.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Health (DoH) has called for public calm following confirmation of a rare Hantavirus case in a critically ill British national in South Africa.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.27 and R6.19 from Wednesday.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Social media has become the leading source of news for Kenyans, overtaking television and radio, according to new data from the Media Council of Kenya.

Recent election results have significantly weakened the INDIA bloc, with key allies DMK and TMC facing defeats. This outcome forces the opposition to reconsider its strategy against the BJP's expanding influence. The alliance must now prioritize unity and joint planning, especially in crucial states like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, to counter the BJP's narrative and prepare for future electoral battles.

The former New York mayor, 81, initially was placed on a ventilator but now is breathing on his own, his spokesman said.

The order reinstates mail access to the drug for one week while the justices consider emergency applications by drugmakers.