SINGAPORE - The two independent candidates who contested the May 3 election intend to use their new-found platforms to engage with Singaporeans on local and national issues, even though neither was elected. Mountbatten candidate Jeremy Tan, 34, told The Straits Times on May 5 that he has not ruled out contesting the next general election. Mr Darryl Lo, 28, who contested in Radin Mas, was coy about his plans, saying he was unsure if he would continue being involved in politics. Political observers said the pair - part of an «evolving profile» of political independents - had polled better than expected, and were able to put their views across coherently during their campaigns. They also noted that Mr Tan and Mr Lo performed better at the ballot box than some candidates from small opposition parties fielded in single seats. Mr Tan, a retired business owner, ran against maritime lawyer Gho Sze Kee from the ruling PAP in Mountbatten. Both are political newcomers.

India’s actions have been focused and measured, «responsible and designed to be non-escalatory in nature,» the diplomatic mission said in a statement

The Chinese leader is visiting Russia for the 11th time since 2013

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said earlier that the Islamic republic has the right to use the provisions of Article 51 of the UN Charter and respond to an act of aggression at any time «as it deems necessary»

«Now, if we were at a seminar , I would love to have that conversation with you, but I won't [do it] today,» US State Department press chief Tammy Bruce said

The strikes are aimed at “terrorist camps” and not at the Pakistani armed forces, New Delhi has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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The bombing of Sanaa International Airport was in response to Sunday’s Houthi attack near Tel Aviv, the IDF has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The artwork, by Peter Kuhfeld and Paul S. Benney, was unveiled this morning to mark the second anniversary of the crowning of His Majesty at Westminster Abbey on May 6 2023.

«All air defense units have been mobilized along the India-Pakistan border to respond to any emergency,» the Defense Ministry said

«What has happened only confirms that our actions hit where it hurts - and they will persist,» Mahdi al-Mashat said

Voting traditionally takes place in the Sistine Chapel

«Both parties must come up with their proposals for an enduring peace,» Tammy Bruce added

On May 7, the Russian leader will hold talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and then speak with the leaders of Cuba, Mongolia and the Republic of the Congo - Miguel Diaz-Canel, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh and Denis Sassou Nguesso

The 2025 Human Development Report recognises India as a burgeoning «AI powerhouse,» showcasing significant AI skills penetration and improved talent retention. Notably, 20% of Indian AI researchers now stay in the country, a stark contrast to 2019. The report emphasises AI's potential to revitalise development, with surveys indicating widespread optimism about its impact on productivity and job creation.

In response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 25 Indians and one Nepalese citizen, Indian Armed Forces initiated 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The strikes were described as focused and non-escalatory, avoiding Pakistani military facilities.

Following India's 'Operation Sindoor' against terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the Pahalgam attack, IndiGo Airlines reports flight disruptions. Airspace changes over northern India are causing delays and cancellations for flights to and from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, and Bikaner. Indian air defence units along the border are on high alert amid heightened tensions.

Mumbai's municipal corporation is set for elections after three years under state-appointed administration, a period marked by significant infrastructure projects like road repairs costing ₹12,000 crore and rising liabilities. Former corporators lament the lack of accountability and neglect of local issues, while preparations for the upcoming polls are underway, with parties aiming to increase their representation and address citizen grievances.

Madeline Stenhouse, 24, is set to serve her sentence of two years less a day in the community for what a judge described as a series of lies that allowed her to treat roughly 200 patients at a Kingston hospital before being found out.

Premier Danielle Smith says her focus will be on repairing the destruction she says Ottawa has caused to Alberta over the past decade as the idea of separation from Canada gains greater public attention.

Le Falcon 50 remplace le Falcon 200 Gardian. Le nouvel avion aura un rayon d'action beaucoup plus étendu. Il devrait effectuer sa première mission de surveillance dans la zone économique exclusive au mois de juin.

Trois matchs, trois défaites, la Coupe du monde de beach soccer a été cruelle avec l'équipe tahitienne. Les Tiki Toa ont été sèchement battus, ce mardi 6 mai, aux Seychelles par les Espagnols, 8 buts à 3.

Trois questions à Davy Macaire Ntoutoume Essone Ayong, Président du Mouvement National pour la Dignité et la Justice ( MNDJ - Samedi 3 mai, vous avez, comme la majorité des Gabonais, suivi de près ou de loin, la prestation de serment du Président. Quels sont les sentiments qui se dégageaint en vous ? Parmi les sentiments qui se dégageaient dans mon esprit, il y avait la fierté d'être Gabonais aujourd'hui, la fierté nationale et la dignité retrouvée qu'on avait perdue. Les Gabonais, de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

L'Alliance Indépendante pour le Renouveau (AIR) salue avec ferveur et espérance l'investiture officielle de Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République, Chef de l'État et Chef du Gouvernement, intervenue ce 3 mai 2025 au Stade de l'Amitié sino-gabonaise. Cet événement historique, d'une portée symbolique et politique majeure, marque l'avènement de la Cinquième République gabonaise. Cette investiture, portée par l'adhésion massive du peuple gabonais, vient (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a reçu en audience ce jour une délégation conjointe du groupe bancaire BGFI et UBA conduite par le Président du Conseil d'administration du groupe UBA, M. Tony Elumelu. Au cours de cette audience, la délégation a adressé ses chaleureuses félicitations au Chef de l'État, récemment investi, pour sa prise de fonction à la tête de la République Gabonaise. S'exprimant au nom du groupe, le président du Conseil (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

As part of the UK-India trade deal, Indian nationals on temporary visas and their firms will not have to pay National Insurance contributions in both countries for the first three years.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said earlier that Russia is concerned over the current escalation between India and Pakistan

[Global Fund] Geneva -- The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has reached a historic milestone by procuring - for the first time - a first-line HIV treatment manufactured in Africa. The treatment - lifesaving, quality-assured antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) called TLD (tenofovir, lamivudine and dolutegravir), prequalified by the World Health Organization - was sourced from a leading Kenyan pharmaceutical company and delivered to Mozambique. The volume supplied can treat over 72,000 people per

[allAfrica] The trivialization of abuse through jokes, coupled with victim-blaming narratives, perpetuates a culture of impunity for perpetrators.

[GroundUp] Sex workers say they are devastated following the closure of US-funded clinics

US President Donald Trump said earlier in the day that his country stops attacking the Houthi targets in Yemen after the rebels had agreed to halt attacks on ships in the Red Sea

According to the witnesses, the series of explosions was followed by a blackout