The northern plains and heart of India prepare for a relentless surge of heat, as Delhi might swelter at a scorching 45°C. The Indian Meteorological Department warns of extreme weather, urging those most at risk to take necessary precautions. Meanwhile, amidst the heatwave, sporadic showers and thunderstorms are forecasted for Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and adjacent areas.

A fierce political faceoff had ensued three years back during the Left regime when Congress workers were thrashed for waving black flags at Vijayan's motorcade, leading to an intense war of words between two rival factions in the coastal state. Calling Vijayan Kerala's «most cruel» home minister, senior Congress leader MM Hassan had alleged that Youth Congress protesters were beaten up for waving black flags at the CM's motorcade.

Colombian mercenary William Andres Gallego Orozco was captured and treated by Russian forces after being wounded on the Ukraine front line Read Full Article at RT.com

Suspected Boko Haram militants have abducted more than 40 students from a school in Borno State in Nigeria Read Full Article at RT.com

Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei has warned that US warships enforcing a blockade of Iran could face military retaliation Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian military has carried out a large-scale missile and drone strike against Ukraine, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian health watchdog has said it will send specialists, logistical support, and Ebola tests to help Uganda fight an outbreak Read Full Article at RT.com

A horde of hooded youths with balaclavas descended on the Ilford High Road shop in London , grabbing armfuls of their chosen items.

Supporters of Andy Burnham lashed out after leadership contender Wes Streeting voiced support for rejoining the EU.

Labour's Greater Manchester leader went on nine overseas trips in two years - including three to the US as well as jaunts to Ireland, Japan and Singapore .

17 mai 2026- Le Ministre de l'Accès Universel à l'Eau et à l'Énergie, a appris avec une profonde émotion et une vive consternation le décès tragique de Monsieur Yves Ditougou Nziengui, agent de la Société d'Énergie et d'Eau du Gabon (SEEG), survenu dans l'après-midi du vendredi 15 mai 2026 à Gamba, alors qu'il intervenait dans le cadre de ses missions professionnelles sur une installation électrique. Au nom du Gouvernement de la République, et en son nom propre, le Ministre adresse ses (...) - NECROLOGIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Pressure is mounting on the government of Peter Mutharika to publicly account for billions of kwacha reportedly saved through austerity measures introduced in November 2025, as critics accuse the administration of hiding crucial financial details from struggling Malawians. While the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation insists the expenditure controls have generated “huge savings” […] The post Pressure mounts on Mutharika government to explain ‘mystery savings’ from austerity measures appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A special parliamentary committee established to investigate the plane crash that killed former Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others on June 10, 2024, has today officially started its investigations into the tragedy. As part of the inquiry, the committee is this afternoon expected to visit Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe to gather information and […] The post Parliamentary committee begins investigations into Chilima plane crash appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) wants the government to start giving some Constituency Development Fund (CDF) construction projects to the Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) to help revive the struggling State-owned institution. Speaking after meeting MHC management in Blantyre on Saturday, PAC chairperson Steve Malondera said the committee is proposing that MHC should handle some […] The post PAC pushes for Malawi Housing Corporation to get part of K5 billion CDF projects appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It was supposed to be a non-stop trip from Singapore to Malaysia, taking just over five and a half hours — but purportedly required four stops and over nine hours instead.A disgruntled traveller has shared his bad experience with Billion Stars Express' coach service in a Facebook post on Thursday (May 14).The traveller, Facebook user Toni Tan, said he had booked an 11am coach to Kuala Lumpur through Easybook with Billion Stars Express, bound for Berjaya Times Square.After making the booking, the 61-year-old swim coach received a WhatsApp confirmation informing him that the bus would pick him up at 18 Tai Seng at 11am.To avoid missing the coach, Tan and his companions rushed from Tan Tock Seng Hospital by taxi, spending $14.77 and arriving at the pickup point at 10.35am.By 11.30am, however, the bus still had not arrived.«When I contacted the company, they apologised and said the actual pickup time should be 12pm instead of 11am,» Tan said."This is unacceptable because I booked an 11am coach and your WhatsApp confirmation also clearly stated 11am.

The goal is to reach Turkey by land.And to realise that, a family of four sold their HDB flat and car to fund their travel.A video on the family's Instagram account on Sunday (May 3) announcing the start of their adventure has gone viral having been viewed over 247,000 times, garnering over 4,000 likes.«We have been planning this for a very long time. And finally, it is happening,» read the caption.Based on their most recent video, the family has reached Penang, Malaysia.Mohammad Shahrom Mahat, 44, and his wife Mastura Natasha Malek, 40, sold their three-room HDB flat and Suzuki car to finance a six-month road trip that is estimated to cost around $100,000.Together with their two children, Nadine, five, and Seth, six, the couple will be travelling through Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia before reaching Turkey.The family aims to reach China by June in a Toyota Hilux pickup truck.Mohammad is self-employed and will continue to run his photography business while Mastura left her job as an educational therapist.

Three online retailers have been caught for using urgency tactics and misleading claims to pressure shoppers into buying from their platform, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) said on Monday (May 18).The retailers —Seager Inc, Origin Sleep and Light In The Box — allegedly featured «dark practices» on their web pages.Following investigations, Seager Inc's Boarding Gate, which specialises in goods related to travel, was allegedly found to feature dynamic numbers that supposedly showed the number of people looking at products on its website or placing items in its shopping cart.This created an «illusion of real-time visitor activity and high demand» and was found to be fake after CCS examined the website's source code and determined that the numbers were randomised.Origin Sleep also allegedly featured a similar message on its website to mislead and urge customers into buying products.«The mattress retailer displayed misleading cart activity claiming 'Other people want this. XX people have this in their carts now',» CCS said.

He reluctantly answered journalists’ questions and confirmed that he had been held in a paid cell

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei emphasized that it was a legitimate right that had been unjustly taken from Iran

Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that Iran strongly protests Middle Eastern states making their territory «available to aggressors»

The operator plans to deploy several dozen such complexes across its branches nationwide by 2028

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stressed that Tehran was in constant contact other stakeholders to develop a mechanism to ensure safe passage for all nations

US President Donald Trump has issued a new threat to Iran as indirect peace talks between the sides remain stalled Read Full Article at RT.com

Dan Shapiro noted that the US leader continued to toggle back and forth between the same unappealing options

Prime Minister Modi wrapped up his tour in Sweden with a monumental advancement in India-Sweden relations, officially turning it into a Strategic Partnership. Highlights of this collaboration include a detailed action plan for the upcoming years (2026-2030) and a groundbreaking partnership on AI and quantum computing.

[Premium Times] A verified register obtained by this newspaper from Mussa Ward councillor Peter Wabba identified 40 missing children by name, age, and family background.

[DW] Rwanda's Felicien Kabuga was once one of the world's most-wanted fugitives. He was accused of encouraging and bankrolling the 1994 genocide.

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The sisters are expected to join senior royals at the wedding of their cousin Peter Phillips and fiancée Harriet Sperling next month.

The figure marked a dramatic rise from the at least 1,518 executions recorded in 2024, with Amnesty blaming a small group of states for driving the increase.