Les îles Samoa ont déclaré l'état d'urgence lundi, après une série de pannes d'électricité qui ont paralysé une partie de l'activité dans l'Etat du Pacifique. Les Samoa connaissent une «crise énergétique» due aux dégâts causés par une tempête et à l'équipement défaillant d'une centrale thermique au diesel, cruciale pour l'alimentation électrique du pays, a déclaré la Première ministre Fiame Naomi Mata'afa.

CISF has initiated the 'Great Indian Coastal Cyclothon' to raise awareness about coastal security by engaging with coastal communities. The event concluded with 125 cyclists, including 14 women, covering 6,553 km over 25 days and connecting with 58 communities across 11 states and UTs, reaching a 2.5 crore-strong audience.

A historic colonial-era structure, Mahafezkhana, has been demolished by the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to facilitate the Brahmaputra riverfront expansion. The heritage building, which withstood major earthquakes in 1897 and 1950, was demolished despite public outcry and suggestions for its preservation.

Reimbursements to private hospitals under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) have surged from 24% in 2019-20 to 60% in 2023-24. A significant rise in the number of beneficiaries has driven this increase. Instances of fraudulent billing and overcharging by empanelled hospitals have raised concerns about proper oversight and cost-effectiveness in the scheme.

The Indian government has dismissed a New York Times report alleging Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's involvement in transferring sensitive British technology to Russia as inaccurate and misleading. Officials emphasize that the Indian entity adhered to all international trade obligations and laws, highlighting the need for reputable media to ensure accuracy before publication.

Qari Abdul Rehman, a member of the banned anti-Shia outfit ASWJ, was killed in a targeted attack by masked assailants in Karachi's Qaid Abad. The incident, believed to be sectarian in nature, has heightened concerns over Pakistan's sectarian violence. The ASWJ condemned the act as terrorism.

The excruciating video showing Meghan Markle moving Dr Sophie Chandauka away from her husband in Florida in April 2024 has been viewed by millions online.

The New York Times “exposé” on the US-Ukraine partnership contains no surprises, but the underlying revelation is stunning Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump wouldn’t threaten to bomb Iran if it had atomic weapons, Iranian MP Ahmad Naderi has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The downside of ditching due process.

American trade barriers could reportedly shrink the British economy by 1% and lead to tax hikes Read Full Article at RT.com

Five months after a bank burglary in Karnataka's Davanagere district, police have arrested six first-time offenders. The mastermind, Vijay Kumar from Madurai, extensively planned the heist by watching crime dramas and documentaries. Motivated by a rejected loan application, they looted 17.7kg of gold worth nearly Rs 16 crore.

A US court dismissed Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's claim of delivering a summons to NSA Ajit Doval during PM Modi's US visit. The court confirmed the summons wasn't served properly as required, aligning with India's stance. The incident involved attempted delivery by process servers which failed due to Secret Service intervention.

EPFO is proposing to increase the auto settlement limit for its subscribers from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, pending approval by the central board of trustees. The organisation has already streamlined the claim process significantly, resulting in faster settlements and an expected record of over 6 crore settlements this year.

Nidhi Tewari, a 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has been appointed as private secretary to PM Narendra Modi. This marks a significant achievement as she becomes the first woman to secure this position in recent history, bringing valuable experience from her roles in the PMO and foreign ministry.

Libreville, le 30 mars 2025-Au lendemain du lancement officiel de la campagne présidentielle , le candidat Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a rencontré ce jour au quartier Akalu na Menga, dit Glass, les communautés akelé, sekiani, benga, et mpongwé. Dans un élan de ferveur, les jeunes et sages desdites communautés ont exprimé leur reconnaissance au candidat pour le travail accompli ces 19 derniers mois à l'issue du coup de libération du 30 août 2023 et réaffirmé leur soutien au candidat. (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Une pièce est tombée dans l'eau : économise ôôôôôô (2x) Hé hé, hé hé : dialogue (2x) Descendez, mama, descendez : dialogue Remontez, mama, remontez : dialogue Mesdames et Messieurs, Chers compatriotes, Le candidat présidentiel Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze donne l'impression de vouloir économiser son temps et son énergie. Peu de grands meetings populaires, pas d'affichage tapageur avec des posters aux dimensions d'un studio d'habitation. Peut-être parce que tout cela n'est que du vent, un (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le 12 avril 2025 marquera un tournant décisif pour notre pays, avec l'avènement de la Vème République sous l'impulsion du Président-Candidat Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Dans cette dynamique, la Louétsi-Wano doit s'inscrire pleinement dans cette transformation en prônant l'inclusivité, la cohésion et l'engagement. La politique n'est pas un jeu de clans, mais un espace de débat et d'idées, où chacun, selon ses compétences et son expérience, doit trouver sa place pour bâtir l'avenir. (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Icelandic Red Cross has launched the 3dagar.is campaign (3 days campaign) to encourage citizens to be better prepared for emergencies.

Four domestic cats have mysteriously disappeared from Kársnes in March, raising concerns among pet owners in the area. Residents suspect the animals were deliberately taken and relocated to another municipality, sparking widespread worry and frustration.

A tragic accident occurred today on Iceland’s Ring Road near the Eyjafjöll mountains when falling rocks struck a vehicle carrying three foreign women. The driver did not survive.

«Monday became a black day for French democracy,» head of the National Rally’s parliamentary faction added

Marine Le Pen has called her conviction in a French court as persecution fit for “authoritarian regimes” Read Full Article at RT.com

Indian refineries' crude imports are expected to rise sharply in April as refiners ramp up refining capacity

Sergey Ryabkov added that European and US elites have for decades been building their relations via extremely close interaction in the spheres of security, economy, culture and ideology

As the newspaper indicated, secret talks about possibly resuming Russian gas flows to Germany have been underway in Switzerland for several weeks

Sergey Ryabkov suggested that the alliance could be making these moves ahead of a new meeting with US President Donald Trump

Earlier Ferencz said that Gazprom began gas supplies to SPP via the TurkStream pipeline on February 1

The verdict against the veteran French politician is “a declaration of war by Brussels,” Matteo Salvini has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran will retaliate if attacked by US, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

Protests in the Strip reveal deep resentment towards the group’s mismanagement and corruption Read Full Article at RT.com

On 11 February 2025, the European Commission adopted the first work programme (2025 CWP) of the von der Leyen II Commission. Building on the reports by Enrico Letta, Mario Draghi and Sauli Niinistö, and in line with the Commission President's political guidelines, the CWP places a strong emphasis on competitiveness, simplification and implementation, and preparedness. These will remain key horizontal priorities for the entire Commission mandate. In terms of structure, the CWP follows the seven headline ambitions put forward in the political guidelines and is accompanied by a communication on implementation and simplification. The work programme should be read in conjunction with two other recent Commission communications: the 'Competitiveness Compass' – itself a flagship initiative under the 2025 CWP, setting out a strategic long-term plan for rebooting Europe's competitiveness – and the communication on 'The road to the next multiannual financial framework' (MFF), which reflects on how to align the MFF with evolving needs and priorities. Annex I of the 2025 CWP puts forward 52 major new policy initiatives, over 40 % of which fall under the competitiveness headline ambition. Only 18 new initiatives are of a legislative nature, with a further one listed as 'legislative or non-legislative'. Fourteen of the legislative initiatives aim to revise existing legislation; 11 of these have a strong simplification dimension, and only nine are set to be supported by an impact assessment. The relatively low number of legislative files is not uncommon at the beginning of a new mandate, where (non-legislative) strategies, compasses, roadmaps and action plans lay out the new priorities. Several of them, such as the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal, imply intense legislative activity in the years ahead. The annual plan of evaluations and fitness checks included in Annex II is a novelty – and a step towards increased transparency. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP