The New Zealand Government is increasing its support for Vanuatu’s climate and energy priorities through a major investment in the Renewable Energy Solar and Storage on Efate and Tanna (RESSET) project.

The first-ever Pacific Island Oceans Ministers meeting, held in Fiji last Friday, has appointed Vanuatu’s Minister of Fisheries, Ocean, and Maritime Affairs, Jack Norris Kalmet, to lead the regional campaign against marine pollution in the Pacific.

The suspended Secretary of the Public Service Commission (PSC), James Melteres, has been reinstated to his position by consent of all parties during a Judicial Review (JR) proceeding before the Supreme Court yesterday.

A man allegedly found in possession of three Vanuatu passports—one diplomatic and two ordinary—is under investigation by the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) following a search operation at the Ramada Hotel in Port Vila about four weeks ago.

Former Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emelee has voiced strong opposition to a series of proposed constitutional amendments set to be tabled in Parliament on April 30.

A woman's finger was nearly severed during a fight next to an Indian eatery at Tanjong Pagar on Wednesday (April 16). According to Shin Min Daily News, the incident took place at around 7pm in front of a shophouse on the corner of Neil Road and Spottiswoode Park Road.  When a reporter got to the scene, he noticed a large area of blood in front of the eatery, extending to nearly 30m. There was also a blood-soaked white garment. An employee at the eatery told Shin Min that he had seen blood on the ground, but did not know what happened and only learnt later that there was a fight. Others working there also said that they had noticed the police presence, but the eatery was too busy for them to pay much attention. A woman working nearby told the reporter that she saw a long-haired woman in her 30s, standing on the side of the road, with the left side of her body, including her head and arms, covered in blood. A man, whose relationship to the woman the witness was unclear about, was heard telling her to sit down.

Two men were arrested following a fight at Hougang Green Shopping Mall on April 9. A video of the incident shows one man appearing to be the aggressor while the other tries to make his escape. Posted on the Facebook page Singapore News on Wednesday (April 16), the clip shows the two men tussling on the ground of an open air food court. One of the men, in a white polo shirt, repeatedly proclaims: «I say sorry already, bro.» The man, who appears to have cuts on his face and blood in his mouth, falls over but manages to back away, using a plastic chair as a barrier. He also tells the other man, dressed in an orange t-shirt, to «go away» repeatedly, but the latter tackles him and they both fall over again. The former gets up again and walks towards the food stalls while the other man continues to follow him. The man in the orange t-shirt can then be seen pushing the other man up against a half-wall, and another man approaches the pair to physically break up the brawl. Netizens were alarmed, with one commenting: «Where are the police or security officers to stop this big bully?»

Minister of Transport Chee Hong Tat will be leading the People's Action Party's (PAP) team to contest Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC in the 2025 General Election. Joining Minister Chee on the team is Saktiandi Supaat, with both PAP candidates having contested the constituency in the past two elections. Newcomers Elysa Chen and Cai Yinzhou, who were introduced at a PAP press briefing on April 18 at its Toa Payoh West-Thomson Branch, will also be part of this team.  This team will be without Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen, who is retiring from politics after over two decades in Cabinet. Over the years, he has held various political positions, including Minister for Education and Minister for Manpower, before being appointed Minister for Defence in 2011. «It's my liberation day,» said the 66-year-old. 

La construction d’un immeuble en plein centre-ville de Papeete fait grincer les dents les riverains. Aux nuisances sonores s’ajoutent les coupures d’eau et l’absence de cheminement piéton. Une plainte et une pétition ont été adressées à la commune.

US president said that sides are getting close to the agreement

According to it, Gaza is suffering from 'severe shortages of food, clean water, shelter and medical care'

MILAN (AP) — A cable car carrying tourists south of Naples crashed to the ground Thursday after a cable snapped, killing at least four people and critically injuring one, officials said. The snapped cable brought both the upward and downward-...

Two women who reportedly assaulted another woman at a St James-based nightclub in March were freed on Wednesday after their case was settled through mediation. Isheka Thomas and Vanessa Ewers were before the St James Parish Court on the charge...

The Clarendon husband accused of stabbing his wife to death, then setting their home on fire, told the police after he was cautioned: “me kill me wife”, a prosecutor disclosed on Thursday. The disclosure was made during Anray Williams’ first...

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has accused Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff of spreading “Russian narratives” Read Full Article at RT.com

India's chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal will visit Washington DC next week to meet with US counterparts, paving the way for initial discussions on a proposed bilateral trade agreement. This visit aims to resolve outstanding issues before the formal trade talks commence.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the Supreme Court's ruling that set a timeline for the President and governors to decide on bills. He questioned the court's authority to direct the President and expressed concern over the use of Article 142, deeming it a 'nuclear missile' against democratic forces.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the CRPF for significantly curbing Naxal influence, confining them to a few districts and aiming to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026. He highlighted the crucial role of the CoBRA battalion in this effort, noting a 70% reduction in violence due to CRPF's presence.

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US President Donald Trump has said that Italy needs to radically increase its defense budget Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has said that he is “not a big fan” of Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky Read Full Article at RT.com

US president said that 'Iran has a chance to have a great country and to live happily without death'

On Thursday, Abbas Araghchi was received by Russian President Vladimir Putin

The sides are preparing to set up an investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine

According to Vasily Nebenzya, 'it all depends on the terms of a possible ceasefire and the language of the document'

Vasily Nebenzya noted that attempt at a limited ceasefire concerning energy infrastructure was not observed by the Ukrainian side

Bill Aitken, the Scottish-born writer renowned for his insightful explorations of India's spiritual and geographical landscapes, passed away in Dehradun at the age of 90. Aitken, who had made India his home in 1959, leaves behind a rich literary legacy encompassing travel, railways, and mountain culture.

Despite strained trade relations with Bangladesh, India asserts its commitment to regional trade, clarifying that the trans-shipment facility withdrawal aimed to ease port congestion without impacting Bangladesh's exports to Nepal and Bhutan. India has expressed concerns over Bangladesh's restrictive trade measures, including port closures and yarn import blocks, alongside its renewed ties with Pakistan, raising security concerns for India.

The Supreme Court intervened by ordering a stay on the demolition notice for the Hazrat Saatpeer Sayed Baba dargah in Nashik. However, the Nashik Municipal Corporation had already demolished the structure before the hearing, leading to violence and injuries to 21 policemen.

Two federal leaders were asked if they would impose a pipeline on Indigenous nations that don’t want it during Wednesday's French debate. Indigenous rights lawyers say any answer other than no would «be contrary to the Constitution.»

A Bhopal court has reopened the investigation into the 1997 death of Mahila Congress activist Sarla Mishra, who died from severe burns. The court questioned the validity of her dying declaration, citing the extent of her injuries.