As the world marks five years since the devastating arrival of Covid-19 , new revelations continue to emerge about the origins of the virus that brought global life to a standstill.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, emphasized the significance of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's contributions, especially in rural employment, as Karnataka renames Bengaluru City University after him. The renaming aims to honor Singh's legacy, with additional institutions likely to follow suit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked International Women’s Day by emphasizing his government's initiatives for women’s safety, financial independence, and representation. He highlighted measures like e-FIR, women’s economic empowerment programs, and praised the increasing female workforce in various sectors, while also celebrating inspiring stories of Indian women from diverse fields.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali army forces, supported by local clan militia, killed at least 20 Al-Shabaab militants during a military operation in the Boos Hareri area of the Middle Shabelle region.

Brad Sigmon, 67, was put to death by firing squad at 6pm on Friday at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia, South Carolina.

Widow Madam Noor Farahin Ahmad, 54, has to care for her bedridden 81-year-old father, who has severe dementia, and her nine-year-old son.  She is living on her savings as she had to quit her job in the civil service in October 2024 to cope with her many duties. She is among low-income caregivers who will be able to apply for aid under a new NTUC Care Fund (Caregiver Support) programme from mid-April. The $5.4 million fund, first announced in Nov 2024, aims to help over 4,000 beneficiaries yearly from 2025 to 2027. “His expenditure can cost me about $400 to $500 a month,” said Madam Farahin, referring to her father’s adult diapers and puréed food. Single caregivers with a maximum monthly gross income of $6,000 can apply for the fund to look after children aged 19 and below or elderly parents above 63 years old. If the caregiver’s gross monthly income exceeds $6,000, his or her per capita income has to be $1,500 or below to qualify for the fund. Qualified caregivers will be able to get grants of $350 per school-going child, and $200 per elderly dependent.

A day after offering Canada a one-month reprieve on punishing, virtually across-the-board 25% tariffs, President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs as soon as Friday on Canadian lumber and dairy products. It’s yet another twist in a serpentine trade policy that seems to shift on an hourly basis.

Four boats carrying migrants from Africa have capsized in waters off Yemen and Djibouti, leaving at least two people dead and 186 missing, according to the United Nations migration agency.

77% des victimes de violences sont des femmes. Alors que demain marque la journée internationale des droits des femmes, le chemin pour l’égalité est encore long. En Polynésie, c'est l’unité médico judiciaire qui accueille les victimes d’infractions pénales, notamment de violences conjugales. Située au cœur de l’hôpital du Taaone, elle est un maillon essentiel au travail de la justice. Immersion.

La commune de Tautira prise d’assaut par des car bass sauvages tous les week-ends... Avec ces rassemblements, la circulation est presque impossible. Des jeunes qui boivent et dansent sur la route. Et des haut-parleurs qui crachent des décibels toute la nuit jusqu’au petit matin. Les habitants n’en peuvent plus et veulent retrouver la paix. Le maire Ueva Hamblin et un comité se sont unis pour passer à la vitesse supérieure.

Washington, DC: St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Washington, DC, was filled to capacity, with mourners paying tribute to Jamaica-born president and CEO of Marketing Consultant Ltd, Vashti Yolanda Henriques on Thursday, February 27. She died on...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), with support from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), is working to strengthen farmer biosecurity practices, targeting 23 pig farmers per parish. In the context of agriculture, biosecurity...

Six civil society organisations have been awarded microgrants under a European Union (EU)-funded initiative aimed at strengthening their role in governance and development. The grants, administered through the Council of Voluntary Social Services (...

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch can tick off her first 100 days in office. Making history as the first black woman to hold the position cannot be underestimated. But in terms of reasons to celebrate, it is very difficult to objectively...

LONDON: A Blue Plaque was unveiled recently in honour of legendary British reggae icon David Victor Emmanuel, better known as ‘Smiley Culture’, as a tribute to his groundbreaking contributions to music, television and British pop culture. The...

According to the Indian Defense Ministry, the T-72 tank is the mainstay of the tank fleet of the country’s army

«We were working on the energy file, but unfortunately, it didn't work out,» Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said

Talks have come to an impasse, according to the Kan radio station

«Nothing that we do on ISS would be possible without our international and commercial partners that help us maintain the station for the health, safety and useful work of our astronauts and cosmonauts,» Ken Bowersox, head of NASA's manned spaceflight directorate, said

«That new capsule had a little bit of problems in production,» NASA manager for Commercial Crew Program Steve Stich said

In celebration of International Women's Day, the Central Railways operates the Vande Bharat Express between CSMT and Shirdi with an all-women crew. This initiative includes loco pilots, train managers, and other staff, showcasing the efforts to empower women in the Indian Railways.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated the new Indian Consulate in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He emphasized its role in enhancing Indian diaspora welfare, and expressed optimism regarding finalizing a free trade agreement with the UK and EU. The consulate aims to improve economic and technological ties.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the Maharashtra government on Women's Day for not addressing crimes against women. He highlighted recent incidents such as the rape cases in Pune and Buldhana, questioning the celebration of such international days without substantive action to protect women.

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and Amit Shah extend their greetings on International Women's Day, highlighting the significant contributions and achievements of women. They stress the importance of gender equality, women's empowerment, and recognize women's roles in shaping the nation's progress.

A multi-agency enforcement operation conducted near Woodlands Checkpoint on Feb 25 has caught several errant motorcyclists. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on March 7 that the traffic police worked with the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) for the operation, stopping more than 160 motorcyclists for checks. PHOTO: Singapore Police Force They detected 18 people driving without a valid licence. Under Section 35(1) Road Traffic Act 1961, the offence carries a fine of up to $10,000 and/or a jail term of up to three years. Repeat offenders may be fined up to $20,000, incur a jail term of up to six years, or both. They may also have to forfeit their vehicles. Eight of the 18 motorcyclists were also liable for using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage under Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960.

When smoke started emanating from her bag while she was commuting on the East-West Line (EWL), one woman was horrified to realise that her power bank had caught fire. Speaking about her experience on Xiaohongshu, the woman said that when the train she was on was at Raffles Place MRT station at about 5.25pm yesterday (March 7), the power bank in her handbag suddenly caught fire and started smoking. «Everyone in the train car panicked. When the train doors opened, everyone ran out. The air was filled with smoke. I quickly threw my bag to the ground and ran out as well. My hand and my bag were burnt,» she wrote. Photos and videos posted by the woman show SMRT staff attempting to put out the fire as the power bank emits white smoke. Other photos posted also show the woman's top partially blackened with soot and her left hand slightly burned. She said in her post the station staff quickly evacuated the other passengers. She added the only other items in her bag were an access card, data cable and earphones.

A man allegedly threw porridge and alcohol at a pregnant woman sitting at the neighbouring table while both were at a frog porridge eatery at Geylang Lorong 16. Sharing her account of the incident in a post on Xiaohongshu, the woman said the incident occurred on the second day of Chinese New Year (Jan 30). She said that the smell of smoke made her feel unwell, which prompted her to ask the man to stop. However, she claimed the man deliberately walked over to her and continued smoking, asking her where she was from. The woman did not respond as her husband had stepped away to order food and she was alone and scared. She explained that she did not wish to disclose her pregnancy at the time as she was still in the early stages of her pregnancy and her baby bump was not visible yet. Seeing no reaction from her, the man allegedly scolded her and returned to his seat. He then allegedly threw porridge and alcohol at her before being pulled away by his friend. The woman also claimed the man «patted her menacingly» and she and her husband thus called the police claiming sexual harassment.

Police in Kenya have named three men wanted in connection with the murder of a Scottish businessman whose body was found in a sack of pineapples.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somaliland forces and the SSC-Khatumo administration accused each other of starting Friday's heavy fighting in the Buqdharkayn district.

Google's International Women's Day 2025 Doodle honors women in STEM, celebrating pioneers like Marie Curie, Ada Lovelace, and Katherine Johnson. This tribute highlights their groundbreaking achievements and continues efforts to close the gender gap in these fields through education, policy changes, and advocacy, inspiring young women to pursue STEM careers.

Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi has requested the revocation of his suspension from the Assembly. He claims his statements on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb were misinterpreted and taken out of context. Azmi maintains that his comments were historically accurate and not intended to be controversial.

The Rajasthan Assembly session turned chaotic as BJP MLA Gopal Sharma called Congress MLA Rafiq Khan a 'Pakistani,' sparking strong objections. The Assembly Chairperson had to intervene to restore order. The Indian Supreme Court recently noted using such terms might be inappropriate but not necessarily unlawful.