A US federal court has confirmed a US$43.7-million arbitration award in favour of Jamaican-Canadian investor Michael Lee-Chin, rejecting the Dominican Republic’s bid to overturn the ruling. US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the District of Columbia issued the decision last month, siding with Lee-Chin after the Dominican Republic asked the court to throw out the award. The court said it would adopt “Magistrate Judge Faruqui’s well-reasoned report and recommendation in full”.
Approval rates for Syrian asylum claims in Germany have dropped to 5%, according official data cited by media Read Full Article at RT.com
Hunter Biden, the son of former US president Joe Biden, has challenged Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump to a cage match Read Full Article at RT.com
The upcoming vote is a standoff between historical memory and the promise of comfortable life in the Western European fold Read Full Article at RT.com
Energy supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East will have a lasting impact on the global economy, the IMF has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
Fuel supply disruptions and rising prices linked to the war in the Middle East trigger protests and threaten wider economic impact in the EU Read Full Article at RT.com
The Election Commission has issued no model code of conduct notices during ongoing polls, opting instead for FIRs for serious violations. This shift, attributed to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, aims to streamline enforcement within tight campaign schedules and leverage existing legal frameworks for offenses like communal remarks and personal attacks.
Former state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh labelled over 90 lakh people removed from Bengal's electoral rolls as 'anti-nationals'. He challenged Trinamool Congress to win without 'fake voters'. Ghosh's remarks came after acknowledging some genuine voters were removed. His opponent criticised the statement, questioning if Hindus excluded were traitors.
TVK party blames Union minister L Murugan and Tamil Nadu's deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin for the online leak of actor Vijay's unreleased film 'Jananayagan'. The production house has filed a complaint seeking forensic investigation and legal action against those responsible for the unauthorized circulation.
Bengal's ruling TMC has labelled the BJP's election manifesto a «copycat» document, questioning the saffron party's track record on fulfilling promises. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee highlighted unfulfilled pledges like Rs 15 lakh bank deposits and job creation, while a TMC spokesperson accused the BJP of adopting their successful welfare schemes.
BJP's Bengal manifesto champions Hindutva and national security, promising a crackdown on infiltrators and implementing Uniform Civil Code. It also targets women and youth with welfare schemes, aiming to consolidate Hindu votes against TMC's alleged appeasement. The party stresses border security and curbing corruption, seeking to replicate its Assam success.
Veerappan's daughter Vidhyarani and widow Muthulakshmi are entering electoral politics. They aim to portray the late forest brigand as a protector of Tamil rights. Vidhyarani is contesting from Mettur and Muthulakshmi from Krishnagiri. Both candidates are backed by parties supporting Tamil nationalism. Their campaigns focus on their father's legacy and local issues.
La République du Mali a officiellement annoncé le retrait de sa reconnaissance de la pseudo « République arabe sahraouie démocratique » (rasd), marquant un tournant diplomatique significatif sur la question du Sahara marocain et confirmant un réalignement stratégique dans un contexte régional en mutation. Cette décision a été rendue publique à l'issue d'une rencontre tenue à Bamako entre le ministre malien des Affaires étrangères, Abdoulaye Diop, et son homologue marocain, Nasser (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
La santé figure en tête des préoccupations des Africains, qui souhaitent que leurs gouvernements s'attaquent au problème le plus important, devançant le chômage pour la première fois depuis au moins 10 ans, selon le dernier Profil Panafricain d'Afrobarometer. Le nouveau rapport, basé sur 45.600 entretiens menés dans 38 pays africains en 2024-2025, révèle que les Africains sont très majoritairement d'avis que leurs gouvernements devraient garantir l'accès aux soins de santé pour tous, (...) - SANTE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Security forces discovered a suspected IED-type box with two grenades in Rajouri's Sunderbani belt. This incident followed the detention of a school van driver in Jammu, who had multiple Pakistani contacts on his phone. Investigations are ongoing into the driver's suspected terror links.
India expressed deep concern over significant civilian casualties in recent Israeli strikes on Lebanon, following a US-Iran ceasefire. As a UNIFIL contributor, India finds the events disturbing, emphasizing civilian protection and respect for international law. The ceasefire's fragility is highlighted by confusion over Lebanon's inclusion.
Opposition parties will meet April 15 to strategize on the women's reservation law amendments. Congress slammed the government for delinking the quota from Census 2026 and delimitation, accusing it of political maneuvering. Concerns were raised about the constitutional process and potential sub-quotas for OBC women, with a call to follow the census-delimitation-quota sequence.
The Supreme Court is examining serious allegations of human trafficking. Relatives claim Indians were lured to Russia for jobs or studies but were then forced into military roles. Their passports were taken, and they faced threats. The court has asked the solicitor general to investigate these disturbing reports.
Taking to TikTok, one glamorous racegoer revealed how she had started her beauty appointments as far back as March to make sure she looked her best for Ladies' Day.
Alan Lee, 37, bought a Jaecoo 7 PHEV Luxury after seeing rave reviews about the £35,000 car dubbed the 'Temu Range Rover'.
Jet fuel reserves are already running low and airports will be gripped by 'systemic' shortages of jet fuel if the passageway is not fully reopened by the end of the month, airports have warned.
Reshmi Bennett, 42, who owns luxury cake business Anges de Sucre in London, has previously hit headlines over her fury at influencers requesting free cakes.
The crash happened at about 1.30pm on the GM-2 near San Sebastian, with emergency services including helicopters scrambling to the scene.
A Fairfax High School administrative assistant testified in court that Israel Flores Ortiz, an 18-year-old junior at the school, admitted to the allegations.
Military veterans have sued to halt the project, saying it would alter key views of Arlington National Cemetery.
U.S. and Vatican officials have sought to downplay accounts of a strained relationship, but there have been tensions between the Trump administration and the Catholic Church.
The former vice president’s statement at a Black political convention was one of her most explicit signals yet that she could campaign again for president in 2028.
Due to the Kiev authorities' suspension of oil transit via Druzhba, the Bratislava-based Slovnaft refinery, which specializes in processing Russian crude, has been forced to purchase oil from alternative sources at «extremely high prices»
The number of power charging stations grew to 146, the company informed
