Baroness Heather Hallett, chairman of the UK Covid-19 inquiry, said that the UK was 'simply not ready to compete' in the global race to secure healthcare equipment in early 2020.

In a news release on Tuesday, police said the boy was last seen in the Baffin Island community on Sunday evening. His family reported him missing the following evening.

Environment Canada is warning of poor air quality in Toronto due to wildfire smoke after the city reached a sweltering 36 C in the late afternoon Tuesday.

An Alberta businessman who quietly teed up hundreds of millions of dollars in oilpatch deals is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after he failed to appear in court on tax-evasion charges stemming from the Panama Papers. Calgary's Wentao Yang is the first person known to be charged in Canada in relation to the huge 2016 leak of tax-haven financial records.

A helicopter company says two people are dead and another is injured after a helicopter crash near north Vancouver Island Tuesday morning.

California lawmakers, from both sides of the aisle, have signed a letter to Quebec Premier Christine Frechette, urging her to put U.S. wines and spirits back on the shelves, despite Canada's ongoing trade war with the U.S.

Les Bleus s'arrêtent aux portes de la finale. Battue 2-0 par l'Espagne ce mardi à Dallas, l'équipe de France voit son rêve d'une troisième étoile s'envoler. Solide et réaliste, la Roja décroche son billet pour la finale de la Coupe du monde 2026.

India summoned Iran's deputy chief of mission to protest recent attacks on commercial ships. One Indian seafarer tragically lost his life and two others were critically injured. These attacks on vessels like MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa have intensified recently. India strongly condemned the violence and urged an immediate cessation of hostilities. The government seeks the restoration of free and safe navigation through international waterways.

Madhya Pradesh's draft uniform civil code requires live-in relationship registration. Couples must formally cancel registrations when relationships end, facing penalties for non-compliance. Parents will be informed of their children's live-in relationship status. Inheritance laws will change, including fathers as heirs to deceased sons' property. The proposed code will initially exclude the state's tribal population.

A bus passenger expressed frustration over the driver's speed after claiming that the journey took longer than expected, causing him to be late for class.Sharing his experience in a TikTok video on July 6, the man films and questions the driver about the pace of the journey.«Driving at your own pace? We have our timing to meet,» says the passenger. The bus driver replies that he was following his standard operating procedure (SOP), which the passenger challenges. «This is not SOP. How long are you taking?» the latter asks.The driver, who is wearing a green uniform similar to Tower Transit's, says he was scheduled to arrive at the next bus stop at 8.50am and was already five minutes ahead of schedule.The passenger, however, maintains that the driver's approach was not the proper way of driving.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau informed the Supreme Court about the inquiry timeline. The complex investigation into the Air India crash is expected to conclude soon. Analysis activities will be completed within six weeks, subject to external factors. A draft final report is anticipated by October 2026 for review. This timeline aligns with international practices for accident investigations.

The MEA clarified passport issuance follows the Passports Act, 1967. This document regulates departure of Indian citizens from India. Official sources state a passport is not a determinant of citizenship. Less than eight percent of Indians currently hold a passport. This clarification follows recent government official remarks on the travel document.

The Supreme Court will hear challenges to a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling on the Bhojshala complex. It declined to stay the order which declared the site a temple. Muslim petitioners argued the ruling ignored historical evidence and existing arrangements. The court directed authorities to find an alternative space for Friday prayers. Structural changes to the complex are prohibited without court permission.

India supports freedom of navigation and lawful sea uses in the South China Sea. The Ministry of External Affairs responded to a joint statement by several nations. This statement rejected China's expansive South China Sea claim as lacking legal basis. It also reaffirmed a 2016 tribunal ruling favoring the Philippines. India emphasizes peaceful dispute resolution in accordance with UNCLOS principles.

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An expert panel recommended green clearance for the Naying hydro-electric project. This project will be built across the Siyom river in Arunachal Pradesh. It will boost renewable energy generation and cost an estimated Rs 11,835 crore. The project proponent will provide compensation and rehabilitation for displaced families. Further forest clearance is now required for this significant development.

The Supreme Court has set August 19 as a deadline for Odisha to decide on Dara Singh's remission plea. Dara Singh, jailed since 2000, is seeking release after serving over 26 years. The state sentence review board is favorably considering his plea due to good conduct. Updated information is required by the board before a final decision can be made.

The Supreme Court questioned English's indigenous status while refusing to halt the CBSE's three-language scheme. This policy aims to promote Hindi and regional languages, aligning with constitutional goals. Petitioners argued against the scheme due to teacher and infrastructure challenges. They also noted limited availability of books on the NCERT website. The Centre and CBSE will file their responses within ten days.

A survivor described the sudden Vietnam boat tragedy where the captain jumped overboard. He explained that only those who followed him into the water managed to escape. The closed boat prevented rear passengers from exiting, leading to their demise. He lost a childhood friend in the unfortunate incident. Improved island medical access could have saved additional lives.

BRADES, Montserrat, CMC – Caribbean governments are being urged to carefully balance short-term fuel subsidies with long-term investments as the conflict between the United States and Iran drives up global oil prices and strains already limited public finances.

Detectives in St Catherine are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man during a dispute in Gregory Park, Portmore, on Monday.

Nearly four years after he was accused of shooting a man along Old Harbour Road in St Catherine, a Kingston labourer was today acquitted of gun-related charges in the Gun Court.

An NIA court has issued a non-bailable warrant for Hafiz Saeed. This action stems from the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack. The attack tragically resulted in the deaths of twenty-six innocent people. Saeed, the Lashkar-e-Taiba founder, is considered the mastermind of this conspiracy. Further legal proceedings will now commence against the accused individual.

Security forces initiated extensive searches in Rajouri's Thanamandi region after CCTV footage showed two terror suspects. These operations are part of an ongoing combing effort in the forested areas for elusive militants. Meanwhile, a drone was discovered by a local resident in Samba district's agricultural fields. The recovered drone was promptly seized by security personnel for forensic examination. Investigations are underway to determine the drone's origin and potential cross-border connections.

Twelve bikers from Gurgaon faced fines totaling Rs 1.2 lakh for off-roading near Tso Moriri. An SUV driver from Uttar Pradesh was also fined Rs 50,000 for a similar violation. These actions follow recent penalties against tourists for illegal incursions into protected areas. Wildlife officials are continuing their crackdown on off-roading in sensitive ecological zones. The administration urges tourists to explore Ladakh responsibly and protect its fragile environment.

A Jammu court has ordered a crime branch officer to appear with case records. This follows objections raised over the agency's handling of a complaint. The case involves alleged fake silver offerings worth Rs 500 crore at Vaishno Devi shrine. Officials discovered the offerings contained minimal actual silver and toxic cadmium. An advocate filed a court complaint after his earlier submission received no action.

Union minister Nitin Gadkari denied personal gain from the ethanol blending program. He stated that allegations of conflict of interest are politically motivated and lack substance. Gadkari emphasized his long-standing support for alternative fuels to reduce pollution and import dependence. He clarified that his sons' business has a minimal share in the ethanol sector. The minister also highlighted the program's historical backing from previous governments.

The BBC's new director-general, Matt Brittin, pictured at Wimbledon, has described the broadcaster as facing a 'moment of real jeopardy'.

Government FURIOUS as it slams ‘malicious’ claims tycoon linked to First Lady’s charity scandal was handed secret diplomatic post and mining licences Malawi’s government has gone on the attack, blasting explosive reports that controversial South African businessman Zunaid Moti was secretly handed a diplomatic role and special treatment — branding the claims a pack of […] The post Malawi denies Moti diplomatic appointment as scrutiny of First Lady’s charity intensifies appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) director general Mayamiko Nkoloma has been awarded a PhD after successfully defending his doctoral thesis at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST). His research examined digital health systems in Malawi. Nkoloma is a well-known figure in the country’s technology sector — an entrepreneur and innovator who founded iMoSy, […] The post MACRA’s Nkoloma adds PhD to his ICT credentials appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Governance watchdog CDEDI has written to Parliament, calling for security chiefs to be summoned to explain how a Tanzanian ship was able to enter Malawi’s territorial waters without authorisation. In a letter signed by its executive director, Sylvester Namiwa, CDEDI said the incident has caused public alarm and raised a number of unanswered questions about […] The post CDEDI presses Parliament to summon security bosses over Tanzanian vessel appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

AA 55-year-old widow from Freshwota, Annie Louis, said backyard gardening has helped her sustain her family with fresh vegetables.

A new drone initiative aimed at improving healthcare delivery and strengthening disaster response in Vanuatu is set to begin following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the GX Foundation and the Ministry of Health (MOH).