Hours after India advised students in Kyrgyzstan to «stay indoors' in the wake of the mob attack on Indian and Pakistani students at Kyrgyz university hostels in Bishkek, the foreign ministry of the Central Asian nation has said that the »situation in Bishkek is calm and under full control'. Groups of locals attacked the students even as they shouted for help and pleading to go.

On Saturday, Delhi witnessed its highest temperature of the season, reaching a scorching 43.7 degrees Celsius, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In response to the extreme heat, the IMD raised a 'red alert', cautioning residents about the severe heat conditions expected to persist in several areas of the city for the next couple of days.

Congress leader Raul Gandhi on Saturday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again over public debate and claimed that he is ready but the prime minister will not agree. Addressing an election rally in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi said, «He (PM Narendra Modi) gave 30-35 interviews to the same 5-10 journalists. 2-3 intellectuals and journalists wrote to me and made public announcements. They also wrote to Narendra Modi and said that there should be a debate in democracy, it is essential; that he should have debate with Rahul Gandhi...I am ready, to debate with Narendra Modi wherever, wherever he wants.»

PM Modi highlighted several signature projects, such as the new Parliament building and the war memorial, asserting that he lives and works hard for democracy. He pointed out that his government has built a museum dedicated to all the prime ministers. ​​These remarks came amidst Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's repeated claims that PM Modi will make way for home minister Amit Shah after turning 75 next year, an assertion refuted by top BJP leaders.

Minister of finance Simplex Chithyola-Banda, has urged Malawians who are benefiting From National economic empowerment fund (NEEF), to repay back the loan accordingly, so that many others should benefit directly or indirectly. Chitchyola-Banda said this in Balaka after handing over ten boreholes, which NEEF has drilled as part of corporate social responsibility. Deputy minister of […] The post Finance Minister Chithyola hands over 10 NEEF-funded boreholes in Balaka, advise people to repay loans appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chippo Nyirongo is a Pastor’s wife, Rev. Robert Masikamu of Zambezi Evangelical Church, Mitsidi Synod. The two are currently ministering at Zambezi Evangelical Church, Lumbadzi Congregation. Chippo informed Nyasatimes that she started composing and recording songs in 2023 as a revelation and new calling after passing through difficult times in ministry with her husband. “The […] The post Gospel artist Chippo Nyirongo Masikamu speaks on “Kumwamba Kudzandibakila” controversy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lingadzi Police in Lilongwe has arrested a 30-year-old suspect based in Mzuzu, identified as Azimenye Michael Sikwese, for creating a fake Facebook account bearing the name and photo of Dr. Triephornia Thomson Mpinganjira. In a statement signed by Lingadzi Police publicist Sergeant Cassim Manda the self-proclaimed pastor has been arrested in Mzuzu by detectives from […] The post Self-proclaimed pastor arrested for operating fake social media account for Triephornia Thomson Mpinganjira appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief continued its projects in Sudan, Yemen, and Greece. In Sudan, KSrelief implemented a medical volunteer project for neurosurgery and spine surgery from May 12 to May 17. About 15 volunteer specialists from various medical fields assisted in performing 26 surgeries, the Saudi Press Agency reported.  In Yemen, KSrelief provided a convoy of 330 relief trucks, which delivered over 5,752 tonnes of critical supplies to people across 14 Yemeni governorates.  

RIYADH: Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain expressed his appreciation to Saudi Arabia for the exceptional services and facilities provided to Pakistani pilgrims who will be taking part in Hajj this year. Minister Hussain’s remarks came in a statement delivered in Madinah, where he is currently visiting to oversee Hajj arrangements for Pakistani pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Putin also shared his impressions from a visit to China with Tokayev

According to Vladimir Zelensky, Kiev needs this number of F-16s «in order to have parity» with Moscow

Attack on targets in Russia was foiled between 12:20 and 12:30 p.m. Moscow time (9:20 to 9:30 a.m. GMT) on May 18

Garibashvili suggested that foreign diplomats feel dismissive toward Georgia

[IFAD] The Government of Senegal, in partnership with several international organizations including the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), officially launched the Africa Integrated Climate Risk Management Programme (AIRCM) today. The programme aims to strengthen the resilience of smallholder farmers to the impacts of climate change in seven Sahelian countries participating in the Great Green Wall: Burkina Faso, Chad, Gambia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Senegal.

Chinese Canadian banking mogul Shenglin Xian has launched a $300 million lawsuit against the federal government. It’s a means to find the source of intelligence leaks which Xian says has cost him his livelihood.

Garowe (HOL) - Puntland regional state leader, Said Abdullahi Deni, opposed the decisions made at the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting held in Mogadishu last week.

A Nova Scotia bus driver is being lauded for his quick action after a tractor-trailer crashed through the guardrail of an overpass on Highway 101 and landed in front of the bus below.

In response to Gowda's allegations, Shivakumar said, «Let him file a complaint to Lokayukta or anyone. He has some mental issues. It's all baseless and I don't want to talk about it. I don't want to talk about people who are mentally ill. The party will take a decision.» ​​​Gowda claimed that Shivakumar had offered him a substantial sum of Rs 100 crore to tarnish the reputation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy in connection with sex videos scandal related to Revanna.

The Election Commission seized nearly 8,900 crore, including drugs valued at Rs 3,959 crore. Indian Coast Guard actively participated. Cash amounting to Rs 849 crore and liquor worth Rs 815 crore were also seized. Chief election commissioner, ECs, and DRI played key roles. Gujarat ATS seized high-value drugs worth Rs 892 crores.

Addressing a rally in Haryana's Ambala, «When there is a 'dhakad' government in the country, enemies also think 100 times before doing anything. Pakistan had been troubling India for 70 years, it had bombs in its hands. Today it has 'bheekh ka katora' (begging bowl) in its hands. When shiver like this when there is a 'dhakad' government.» He was referring to Pakistan's bailout packages from the International Monetary Fund.

The US and its allies are afraid of Moscow losing the war to Kiev, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia hasn’t been asked to participate in the Swiss summit on the Ukrainian conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow, New Delhi share similar approach to political settlement of the Afghan crisis, Russia’s envoy to Kabul says Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel says 129 hostages remain in Hamas captivity after its military recovered several bodies from Gaza Read Full Article at RT.com

The US reportedly has doubts regarding the need for a tracking mechanism to help the West enforce a ban on Russian diamonds Read Full Article at RT.com

In this regard, Russian musician and conductor Vladimir Spivakov pointed out that he had been dismissed as artistic director of the International Colmar Music Festival in France, which he had been leading since 1989

Meanwhile, Slovak Radio said that Fico, who was taken to the hospital in the city of Banska Bystrica after the attack, is in serious but stable condition

According to the files of arbitration cases, the court has partially upheld RusChemAlliance’s claim for interim measures against Deutsche Bank

Everyone has heard remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and top EU diplomat Josep Borrell about an inevitable war with Russia, Lavrov noted

Lavrov pointed out that those issues should be considered in their entirety

Low pay is one of the reasons some of Alberta's wildland firefighters are not returning to their seasonal jobs, resulting in fewer experienced firefighters and potential safety risks to personnel and the public. 

The Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate Court has convicted and sentenced an Indian national to 11 years imprisonment for setting on a shop on fire and burning property worth K650 million. This was misappropriating a sum of K45 million due to betting. He is identified as 37 year old Asif Master. State prosecutor, Amos Mwase told […] The post Indian sentenced to 11 years in prison for setting a shop on fire, destroying property worth K650m appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.