Russia has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko confirmed the invitation, stating that discussions are underway.

The BJP has criticised the Congress for invoking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's legacy during the AICC session in Ahmedabad, calling it politically motivated. BJP leaders questioned Congress's sincerity, suggesting they would have named their headquarters 'Sardar Bhavan' if they truly respected Patel.

Kashmiri politicians are criticizing Omar Abdullah for his interactions with Union ministers, especially after the Waqf Amendment Act. Mehbooba Mufti condemned Abdullah's welcome to Kiren Rijiju, viewing it as undermining Indian Muslims. Sajad Lone echoed this, stating Abdullah should have avoided Rijiju as a protest. Abdullah also welcomed Amit Shah, further intensifying tensions among regional parties in the Valley.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for unity among minority communities amidst growing unrest over the Waqf Act, 2025, assuring protection of their rights and property. She accused the Centre of divisive politics, while violent protests erupted in Murshidabad following the Act's implementation, leading to internet restrictions.

India's Cabinet Committee on Security has approved a nearly Rs 64,000 crore deal with France for 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets for INS Vikrant. The agreement includes 22 single-seat and four twin-seat trainers, along with weapons and support. Delivery is expected within 37 to 65 months.

Les populations de Moanda, ,Mounana et Bakoumba avaient accueilli chaleureusement le président candidat, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, le dimanche 06 avril 2025 au stade Henry Sylvoz . Cette ferveur populaire est à l'actif de plusieurs filles et fils des départements de la Lébombi-Leyou, de Lékoko et du district de la Lébombi-Leyou, parmi lesquels Arnauld Clobert Lebomo, Directeur de campagne dans le premier arrondissement de Moanda. Le ciel était favorable à l'arrivée du candidat des (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Russian top diplomat expressed hope the European leaders had not completely forgotten the lessons of history

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Russian Ambassador to Washington Alexander Darchiyev will head the Russian delegation

In particular, 67 drones were intercepted over the Krasnodar Region, 29 UAV's over the Rostov Region and 15 — over North Ossetia-Alania

Fierce battles continue in the village of Gornal and the farmstead Oleshnya

The Solidarity Programme, which aims to address the needs of vulnerable Jamaicans who are not currently benefiting from existing government initiatives, will be rolled out soon. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness provided an update on the programme...

Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change. The powerful storms can pose threats ranging from falling limbs to downed power lines...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, has hailed the technical and vocational training programme at Alphansus Davis High School, noting that it is equipping students with the skills needed for the...

Caribbean public health leaders have concluded a transformative South-to-South Learning Journey hosted by the Public Health Service of Amsterdam (GGD Amsterdam), The Netherlands, from March 31 to April 4. The initiative focused on advancing HIV...

After a multi-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical students from The University of the West Indies (UWI) Class of 2027 have revived their annual charity production, ‘Smoker 2024’, raising $2.5 million to purchase vital equipment...

Minister of Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam has denounced the killing of emergency workers in Gaza by Israeli soldiers which occurred last month, adding that their actions deserve «universal condemnation». In a Facebook post on Tuesday (April 8), Shanmugam referred to video evidence of the March 23 incident which was recovered from the mobile phone of one of the deceased and published by the Palestinian Red Crescent. The footage showed emergency workers in their uniforms and clearly marked ambulances and fire trucks, with their lights on, being fired on by soldiers PHOTO: Palestinian Red Crescent via Reuters This contradicted the Israeli Army's initial claim that soldiers opened fire on a convoy of emergency vehicles because they had approached «suspiciously ... without headlights or emergency signals», reported BBC.

Portland-based Titchfield High School is the 2025 winner of TVJ’s Schools' Challenge Quiz. Titchfield accumulated 26 points to defeat Jamaica College, which garnered 23 points. Tonight’s win gave Titchfield its second hold on the trophy, and it...

Moscow is expecting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this year’s Victory Day events, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a series of military “exercises“ to “take back” the Panama Canal from Chinese influence Read Full Article at RT.com

The next round of talks aimed at improving US-Russia diplomatic ties is expected to take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Thursday Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has hiked tariffs on all Chinese imports to a staggering 104%, wiping out another $1.5 trillion from US stock markets Read Full Article at RT.com

President Donald Trump has claimed that dozens of countries are scrambling to negotiate trade deals following his sweeping new tariffs Read Full Article at RT.com

A 32-year-old East Coast GRC resident has staked claim to East Coast GRC in the coming General Election — by launching a recruitment drive for his own political party. Restaurant owner Chia Yun Kai said that he decided to set up Most Valuable Party (MVP) less than a month ago after promises made by his Member of Parliament were «unfulfilled». Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, 63, currently helms Bedok ward, where Chia has been living for over 20 years. «The East Coast plan was announced during the 2020 elections, and now they are saying the developments are taking place in 2025,» he told AsiaOne on Friday (April 4). Chia was referring to Heng's announcement on Jan 25, when he said that East Coast GRC would receive three new community spaces, with facilities like adventure playgrounds, fitness zones, and pet areas. Checks by AsiaOne found that MVP is not listed in the Registry of Societies by the Ministry of Home Affairs, a requirement for political parties with 10 or more members. Its official Instagram account created less than a month ago has only 80 followers, while its public Facebook group has just one member.

A 36-year-old man who allegedly stole wedding money boxes containing an estimated $50,000 in cash will be hauled to court on Wednesday (April 9). In a statement on April 8, the police said they were alerted to the alleged theft at a hotel along Beach Road at 12.49pm on April 5. An unknown man had allegedly swiped two money boxes filled with red packets from a wedding reception held at the hotel. The identity of the man was established through ground enquiries and CCTV images, and officers arrested the suspect on April 7. $3,000 in cash was recovered and seized by police. According to preliminary investigations, the man had possibly premeditated the theft. He had also changed into a different attire after the alleged incident, the police said. If convicted of theft, the man may face a jail term of up to three years and a fine. «The police have zero tolerance towards such brazen acts and will not hesitate to act against those who blatantly disregard the law,» said the statement.

A 20-month-old boy has gotten into the habit of a daily morning workout ever since he found a «workout buddy» on his way to school. A 13-second TikTok of the toddler was shared on Sunday (April 6) and has already captured the hearts of over 100,000 viewers.

The trial of the four women implicated in the Sagicor multimillion-dollar fraud case has been postponed to July 14 in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court. The trial was slated to start on Monday but was delayed after defence lawyers asked for...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a close ally of President Donald Trump, announced Tuesday he will challenge Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the 2026 primary.

When Donald Trump was elected President of the United States (US) for the second time in 2024, the world knew that tariffs would again be the US trade policy instrument of choice. Two months into his second term, the President announced universal tariffs on aluminium and steel; a month later, on cars and car parts; and on 2 April 2025, reciprocal tariffs ranging from 11 % to 50 % on imports from countries running a trade in goods deficit with the US, and universal tariffs of 10 % on imports from almost all other countries. As the US Congress is working on a long-term budget reconciliation bill, it is unclear whether the US import tariffs are meant as a permanent source of revenue to partly fund tax cuts, to be renewed and extended in that bill, and/or as 'incentives' for bilateral deals. While the latest tariffs may not even mark the last step, the responses to them fall into three categories: China has opted to retaliate; India and Israel have entered into negotiations to reach a deal with President Trump; and the EU has pursued a staged approach of targeted retaliation and openness to negotiation. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

On 19 March 2025, the European Commission unveiled its strategy for a savings and investments union with the goal of directing EU households' savings towards productive investments. This policy includes a review of existing EU pension legislation to increase participation in supplementary pensions and recommendations for auto-enrolment pension frameworks. The pan-European pension product (PEPP), introduced in 2019 through a regulation that became applicable in 2022, has only been registered in four Member States. Institutional investors have shown limited interest in this product, and improvements are likely to be the focus of the planned review. Some observers argue that the PEPP is too restrictive for investment product providers in terms of cost and value guarantees. The product may also compete with existing pension savings products. Some Member States suggest establishing an inter-governmental framework as a preliminary test for a cross-border product, with the possibility of developing a model at EU level in a later phase. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The Supreme Court's ruling empowers the Tamil Nadu government to appoint vice-chancellors for state universities, ending a long stalemate. Nine universities, including Anna University and Bharathiar University, will soon have VCs appointed by the state. While the governor remains chancellor, their powers are significantly reduced, with the state now overseeing university affairs.

Investigations into the suspected gas explosion tied to the deaths of a Singaporean man and his wife in Italy are ongoing, as their ashes were brought back to Singapore for memorial services on April 7 and 8. The investigations involved a range of technicians who installed and maintained the liquid petroleum gas system that powered the heating and kitchen of the couple’s Molazzana villa, which was reduced to rubble after a suspected malfunction to the system led to the explosion late on Dec 21, 2024, Italian media reported. Mr Seetoh Kwok Meng and his wife Chang Kai En, originally from Taiwan, had been living in the Italian commune in Lucca, Tuscany, for around six years, according to Mr Seetoh’s brother and Makansutra founder K.F. Seetoh. The villa’s former owners and manager of the company that installed the house’s boiler, were among those also issued notices by Italian public prosecutors to assist with investigations. An expert engineer was appointed to reconstruct the likely causes of the incident.

On a quiet weekday afternoon in West Coast, a primary school student walked passed a house where boxes of free assessment books and exam papers were left out for anyone in need. Curious, she stopped to see if there was anything that could help her with her upcoming exams. Asked if it was her first time checking the materials, she smiled and shook her head. «I usually walk this path on my way home, and ever since I noticed the free books, I occasionally stop to check them out. They are useful, and it helps me save money too,» she told AsiaOne, adding that some of the contents in the box include past-year exam papers, which are typically harder to find. This heartwarming gesture of generosity comes from a family of four living in a terrace house along West Coast Lane. They have been consistently giving away assessment books and papers to those in need since 2022. Speaking to AsiaOne, the owner of the house, Ken Yeo shared that the idea of giving out study materials came from his two children after they found a carton of brand-new assessment books in the storeroom while doing a routine clean up.