The Maldives ensured it will not compromise India’s security amid concerns regarding Chinese vessels, while agreeing to extend the lease of Indian helicopters and a Dornier aircraft. Defence cooperation between the countries accelerated, including the handover of defence equipment and the continuation of the MNDF 'Ekatha Harbour' project.

The Supreme Court is set to decide on the legitimacy of the 2023 law altering the selection panel for chief election commissioner (CEC) and ECs, contrasting Parliament's legislative power with SC’s authority. The court's previous order outlined a panel including the PM, LoP, and CJI, but Parliament replaced the CJI with a Union minister, raising concerns about EC independence.

Following a proposal to temporarily halt the selection of sitting or former judges' lawyer children for high court judges, another SC collegium member suggested they should meet a higher benchmark. This aims to balance merit-based appointments with concerns over the advantages of judicial lineage.

The Supreme Court of India has acknowledged its error in rejecting the juvenility plea of a convict, ordering his immediate release after 25 years in jail. The court recognized the convict was 14 at the time of the crime and highlighted the importance of rehabilitation for juveniles.

A stampede during the distribution of Vaikuntha Dwara Sarva Darshan tokens for Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupati resulted in six deaths and over 30 injuries. The chaos involved poor crowd management as devotees surged forward. TTD had organized the event, expecting large crowds. Andhra CM Naidu is overseeing the situation.

North Korea has announced the successful launch of a new intermediate-range hypersonic weapon Read Full Article at RT.com

A German politician who was about to run for the Bundestag has been forced to step down over lewd comments he made on internet Read Full Article at RT.com

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Paris that taking over the Danish island was a bad idea and won’t ever happen Read Full Article at RT.com

The CEO of messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, has doubts about other social media platforms’ determination to keep censorship at bay Read Full Article at RT.com

A husband and wife admitted to killing two women and taking the younger victim’s child because they “really wanted to have a daughter” Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) — Farhiya Abdirahman, the wife of renowned Somali singer Dayax Dalnuurshe, died Tuesday night at a Mogadishu hospital after a brief illness, family sources confirmed.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated 700 tons of food aid to Somalia to assist the ongoing drought-affected communities in the country.

In the face of incoming U.S. president Donald Trump’s threat to acquire Canada and impose tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he wants to expand its energy supply both sides of the border.

Orly Israel , 30, was seen in a clip shared to social media leaving behind the $5 million property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The New York Times urges people to explore southwest England because it has strong links to Jane Austen and this year is the 250th anniversary of her birth.

Metropolitan Police officers swarmed the iconic Mayfair street and cordoned it off along with the nearby New Burlington Street whilst they investigated the potential threat.

Sabrina Lyttle, from Blackpool, who struggled with drink and drugs, was freed from jail just days before dying at the age of 47 - found at a restaurant in Blackpool.

DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG:A shocking aerial photo showed flames and a wall of smoke inching closer to highly-populated areas as reports of a third fire emerged.

Ukraine, which is a candidate for joining the EU, is obliged to keep energy supply routes, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade noted

This decision was made due to security issues

«The third stage, when Iranian citizens will be able to pay with their cards in Russia, is planned in the second half of 2025,» Kazem Jalali said

«Israel’s actions outrageously violate the international legal decisions, including numerous decisions by the Security Council and the General Assembly,» Vasily Nebenzya said

Russia is going to «continue providing multi-faceted assistance to the Syrian people, including through relevant international agencies by supplying humanitarian help, reconstructing social infrastructure facilities destroyed during the conflict, laying the groundwork for the return of Syrian refugees and temporarily displaced persons,» Vasily Nebenzya said

China expresses sincere appreciation for India and other nations that sent condolences following the deadly Tibet earthquake, which resulted in 126 casualties. India, along with leaders from 22 countries and several international organizations, extended messages of sympathy and support for the victims and their families.

Arvind Kejriwal accuses Congress of secret collaboration with BJP, after Ashok Gehlot calls AAP their main opposition in Delhi elections. Gehlot denies the claims, asserting Congress aims to win. The controversy follows a heated exchange and allegations from both parties, with AAP and Congress locked in a critical rivalry.

In the face of incoming U.S. president Donald Trump’s threat to acquire Canada, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is touting the strength of the province's energy supply to generate revenue and jobs on both sides of the border.

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck last night north-northeast of Bárðarbunga and is the biggest earthquake in Iceland so far this year.

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Liberia National Police (LNP) has confirmed that the December 18, 2024, fire that destroyed the joint chambers of Liberia's Capitol Building was deliberately set in an act of arson. The blaze caused extensive damage to the legislative seat of power and has sparked a nationwide call for justice.

[VOA] London -- In late December, Burkina Faso passed a law granting amnesty to soldiers accused of plotting a failed 2015 military coup. Analysts say current leader Ibrahim Traore, who took power in a coup himself and has since dodged several reported coup and assassination attempts, could be setting a dangerous precedent.

[VOA] Yaounde -- Chad's government has reiterated its order for French troops to withdraw from the central African country before the end of this month, following remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron that African countries are ungrateful for France's role in helping to fight jihadist insurgencies.

Investigators in the St Andrew South police division have named several individuals as persons of interest in connection with a number of crimes in the division. They are being asked to report to the police today at 10 a.m. They are: - Alex Madden...

People's National Party (PNP) caretaker for Eastern Hanover Andrea Purkiss is calling for urgent intervention from the central government to address the Woodsville Bridge in the parish, which collapsed on Good Friday 2023. She emphasised that...