US President Donald Trump regards Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a friend, according to US State Department spokesperson Margaret MacLeod. She highlighted the «joint interests» between India and the US, emphasizing collaboration on counter-terrorism, advanced technologies, and increased business opportunities.

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, prompting a sharp reaction from the party, which called it a «state-sponsored crime.» In other news, Assam has made Assamese the compulsory official language for government work, while India leads global market recovery after rebounding from Trump's tariff shock.

Robert Vadra faces renewed scrutiny from the Enforcement Directorate. He has been summoned for questioning in connection to a money laundering probe related to a land deal. Vadra's company is under investigation for a land purchase and subsequent agreement with DLF. Vadra alleges political vendetta and asserts his cooperation with the investigation.

The NHRC has taken cognizance of the communal violence in Murshidabad during anti-Waqf protests, which resulted in three deaths. An on-spot inquiry will be conducted, and a report is expected within three weeks. West Bengal Police have arrested two brothers for their alleged involvement in the killing of a father and son, bringing the total arrests to 221.

Hemant Soren has been elected as the new president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), succeeding his father Shibu Soren, who now holds the title of 'Founder Patron'. This decision was made during the party's 13th 'Mahaadhiveshan'. The JMM, a key member of the Congress-led INDIA bloc, leads the ruling coalition in Jharkhand.

Vladimir Zelensky has introduced a bill to extend martial law, which would block new presidential elections Read Full Article at RT.com

The European financial system faces significant risks from excessive bank lending to the real estate sector. Historical trends show a strong link between real estate credit booms and banking crises. Current data indicate that real estate loans constitute a substantial share of banks' corporate loan portfolios, with varying risk levels across countries. Key drivers include expansionary ECB policies and regulatory incentives favouring mortgage lending. Strengthening oversight, improving data collection, and adjusting regulations are essential for financial stability. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Agricultural products and foods and products of chemical, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy may be main drivers of Russian exports to Indonesia, further to energy resources, Manturov noted

It is pointed out that the Iranian delegation's messages said that in order to continue the talks, it was necessary to come to a general framework agreement, and if Washington was not satisfied with Tehran's proposal, Iran would expect an alternative vision from the US during another meeting

Grigory Lukyantsev added that only if the UN develops a common approach can it «restore confidence, overcome differences and stabilize the international situation»

Some 40% of US residents see the political violence problem as palpable

More than 675 kilometers of roads and 26,000 hectares of land have been cleared of mines

Kiev has invited EU leaders to a high-level meeting on May 9 to rival the annual military parade in Moscow, Politico reports Read Full Article at RT.com

An exercise by the UN agency earlier this month simulated an outbreak of a “fictional” virus spreading across the world Read Full Article at RT.com

Warsaw will “brutally” protect its economic interests while helping Kiev, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian government will arrange and cover travel, food, and lodging expenses for foreign fighters following a policy shift Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU top diplomat earlier urged states aspiring to join the bloc not to celebrate victory in World War II in Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

In the new episode of her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, the Montecito- based Duchess of Sussex, 43, spoke about the loss of her child.

Former world No 1 tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, 34, was previously engaged to Rory McIlroy in 2013, before he broke off the marriage plans over an abrupt three-minute phone call.

Dressed in an all-white ensemble, Erica Stoll was an equally sophisticated and supportive figure by her husband Rory McIlroy 's side as he clinched a win at the Masters.

After stepping in to take control of British Steel over the weekend, the Government faced a race against time to get materials such as coking coal and iron ore to the site.

Former corporal Aaron Stelmach-Purdie, 34, (pictured) ran the scheme while working at Regent's Park Barracks in central London.

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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia ranks 142nd out of 145 countries in the 2025 Global Firepower Index, placing it among the world's least-equipped militaries with a Power Index score of 4.2037, ahead of only Bhutan, Benin, and the Central African Republic.

Papua New Guinea's foreign minister says he personally hopes Labor wins the Australian election, stating the incumbent government had done «a tremendous job» of rebuilding relationships in the Pacific.

In a detailed obituary, The New York Times has paid tribute to Icelandic chess grandmaster Friðrik Ólafsson, highlighting his extraordinary impact on the international chess scene and his role in shaping Iceland’s chess legacy.

[allAfrica] Geneva -- Two years of war in Sudan have created what is now the world's worst humanitarian and displacement crisis, intensified by extreme cuts to international aid, says the UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi.

TEHRAN – The international project of managing natural disasters and enhancing resilience to climate change impacts was inaugurated officially by representatives from the Department of Environment (DOE), the Embassy of Japan, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

TEHRAN –The Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy and the National Development Fund (NDF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create a 100-million-dollar fund for the development of the artificial intelligence (AI) sector in the country.

TEHRAN – Tehran Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization team has represented Iran in the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) training course, conducted in cooperation with the Emergency Situations and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters of the Russian Federation (EMERCOM), and United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

TEHRAN –Over the past Iranian calendar year, which ended on March 20, a total of 26 patients (aged 9 to 50) with hemophilia lost their lives from lack of medicines caused by sanctions, according to the chairman of the board of the Iranian Hemophilia Society.

Assam has mandated Assamese as the compulsory official language for all government communications, including notifications and orders, as announced by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Bengali and Bodo will be used in the BTR and Barak Valley districts, respectively. English will remain for communication with the central government, but in case of interpretation differences, the English version will prevail.

India and the United States are commencing discussions this week for a Bilateral Trade Agreement, starting virtually before an in-person meeting in May. This follows Prime Minister Modi and President Trump's agreement to strengthen ties, aiming to finalize the trade deal by fall. Both nations seek to expand bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.