According to the Hungarian prime minister, this is a new age now

Bauxite production gained 16.2% in the reporting period in annual terms to 18.453 mln tons

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut labeled Rahul Gandhi a «tapori,» claiming women MPs feel uncomfortable around him due to his «rude» demeanor. This follows an open letter from retired bureaucrats and lawyers criticizing Gandhi's protest behavior as a «disregard for parliamentary authority» and «arrogance.»

Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has demanded royalty from Rajasthan for water supplied since 1960, citing a 1920 tripartite agreement. He claims Rajasthan owes Rs 1.44 lakh crore under this pact, which facilitated water flow through the Rajasthan feeder. Mann stated Punjab has formally written to Rajasthan and plans to involve the central government to resolve the unpaid dues.

Lord's Mark Industries Limited is set to manufacture a new AI-powered breast screening wearable device. This collaboration with CMET promises a radiation-free and non-invasive method for early breast cancer detection. The device will be convenient, portable, and designed for widespread accessibility across India and eventually global markets.

Prime Minister Modi conveyed Eid greetings to Kuwait's Crown Prince and condemned attacks on the nation's sovereignty amidst regional conflict. He emphasized India's priority on safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and discussed diplomatic solutions for peace. Similar concerns were raised with the UAE President, highlighting India's energy ties and diaspora welfare.

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has criticized the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) for linking the RSS and VHP to a recent Assam Rifles operation at a church. VHP president Alok Kumar stated these accusations are «misplaced» and aim to sow societal division, asserting neither organization was involved.

Libreville, le 17 mars 2026-Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Brice Clotaire OLIGUI NGUEMA a accordé ce jour une audience à Son Excellence, Farraj Ben Nader Ben Farraj Ben Nader, Ambassadeur Extraordinaire et Plénipotentiaire du Royaume d'Arabie Saoudite près la République Gabonaise, porteur d'un message de Sa Majesté le Roi Salman Ben Abdelaziz Al Saoud, Serviteur des Deux Saintes Mosquées. Au cours de cet entretien, le diplomate saoudien a transmis le message de son (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Britain was branded 'irrelevant' as it emerged HMS Dragon will not reach Cypriot waters until next Monday at the earliest - three weeks after a drone hit a UK base on the island.

Since the outbreak of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, drones armed with explosives have accounted for up to 80% of all wartime casualties.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the Daily Mail's live coverage of the US-Israel war with Iran as the conflict enters its 19th day. Tehran has vowed revenge after the killing of security chief Ali Larijani.

Sam Everett taught PE at Haughton Academy in Darlington for two years while using a Twitter /X account to share his views on politics and current affairs.

In his first major speech on the economy, the populist Green leader urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to hit firms harder to offset price rises caused by 'Trump's war' on Iran.

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Wednesday (March 18) warned members of the public against purchasing or consuming four health products as three people suffered serious side effects, including high blood pressure and insomnia after consuming them.The four products — Ubat Angin Tulang, Tianma Duzhong Shujing Wan, IM SO am and IM TOX pm — were found to contain potent ingredients such as steroids, and a banned substance — sibutramine. These products were found to have been sold on e-commerce platforms Shopee, Lazada and Carousell, a peddler in Jurong, and from Malaysia.«HSA has worked with the online platforms to remove the listings, and investigations on the sellers are ongoing,» the statement said.Serious side effectsUbat Angin Tulang and Tianma Duzhong Shujing Wan are touted as herbal products for those with knee pain, and the products indicated that only herbal ingredients such as ginseng are included. 

Some 500 Singtel users are reportedly facing issues with the telco on Wednesday (March 18) evening.This follows disruptions encountered by thousands of users on March 16 and March 17. [[nid:731578]]Downdetector, a real-time crowdsourced platform that monitors the status of over 12,000 services across banking, internet services and social media providers, indicated that 500 users have reported issues with Singtel at 6.22pm.Among the top three issues reported, about 48 per cent of users said it was related to mobile internet services, while another 24 per cent said it was related to mobile signal.Social media user Zul Samian, in a comment on a marketing post published by Singtel, wrote: «Disruption again on March 18! (This is) the third consecutive day! Restarting the mobile phone doesn't solve anything!»The user also called for Singtel to investigate the incidents thoroughly. 

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Iceland has decided to raise the bank’s key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points.

The Save America Act’s effects are unpredictable, but changes in voting patterns could make more stringent requirements a problem for Republicans.

SINGAPORE - Gold retailers in Singapore are boosting inventories to cater to higher demand for the precious metal amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.Bullion dealers, jewellers and pawnshops told The Straits Times that buying of the precious metal has surged in recent times amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and expectations of interest rate cuts.Items like gold bars, coins and jewellery are among the items being snapped up by local buyers in recent weeks, with some also eyeing silver, they said. Also in the mix are people who want to cash in or trade their older gold items.Besides middle-aged customers, some have also observed a younger crowd wading into the gold-buying trend.Mr David Mitchell, founder and managing director of bullion dealer Indigo Precious Metals, said his store has seen demand rise over 100 per cent so far in 2026, compared with the same period in 2025. The company runs a retail outlet in Bukit Pasoh Road.“We have seen more buyers than sellers over the past year, but we also are beginning to see more sellers entering the market, which is typical after strong price moves,” he said.

A man was left shocked after returning to his Bukit Batok home to find his plants in disarray, with pots toppled and soil scattered across the corridor.Speaking to AsiaOne on Wednesday (March 18), the man, who wished to be known only as Luo, said the incident happened when he had gone out on Saturday (March 14). «It was around 2pm when I got home that I noticed my plants had toppled. At first, I thought it was the wind, but I soon realised the plants had been ripped out of their pots, with soil scattered all over the corridor,» said the 42-year-old retail investor.Luo added that he also noticed deep scratches and dents on his front door, which he believes were caused by objects such as rocks or tiles being thrown at it. He has since filed a police report and estimates that repairing the door and buying new plants will cost around $1,500.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police confirmed that a report was lodged and investigations are ongoing. 

SINGAPORE – Lawyer Arfat Selvam, the widow of retired judge G.P. Selvam, has sued her grandson for breach of confidence and defamation in a dispute related to her late husband’s will. Mrs Selvam, a former president of the Law Society of Singapore, and her two daughters are the executors and trustees of Mr Selvam’s will.Some details of the dispute emerged in written grounds of decision issued on March 16 by Senior Judge Tan Siong Thye.Justice Tan was giving written reasons to explain why he upheld certain orders that Mrs Selvam and her daughters had sought while the case is going through the court process.The orders include an injunction to restrain Mrs Selvam’s grandson, Mr Sharad Selvam Ramachandra, from disclosing confidential material, and a search order for confidential material.The judge had in 2025 granted the orders to safeguard the confidential material and to prevent Mr Ramachandra from destroying relevant evidence of how he obtained the material. In his bid to set aside the orders, Mr Ramachandra argued for an “iniquity exception”, where evidence of unlawful actions are not protected by the law of confidence.

The Chinese leadership is preparing the country for a new era of technological and strategic competition Read Full Article at RT.com

A US foreign aid agency failed to monitor $26 billion sent to the Ukrainian government, an auditor has told US lawmakers Read Full Article at RT.com

Congo’s electoral officials have declared President Denis Sassou Nguesso the winner of Sunday’s election with 94.82% of the vote Read Full Article at RT.com

There has been no discussion of this nature between India and Iran, the Indian Foreign Ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A Ukrainian drone strike hit residential buildings in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, leaving one person dead   Read Full Article at RT.com

La semaine dernière s'est achevé l'atelier régional « Femmes et Champs d'Avenir dans le Bassin du Congo », placé sous le Haut Parrainage de Madame la Première Dame de la République gabonaise, et co-organisé par l'OIF et la Fondation Ma Bannière. Une clôture marquée par la reconnaissance du travail accompli et des parcours engagés. "Félicitations aux 10 lauréates de cette première édition, qui repartent avec leurs distinctions, mais surtout avec des compétences renforcées, un réseau (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Dans le cadre de la célébration de la Journée internationale des droits de la femme commémorée chaque 8 mars, l'Association des femmes cheminots du Gabon (AFCG) a organisé, le 13 mars 2026, une rencontre d'échanges au sein de la SETRAG. Cette initiative, tenue en différé, visait à rassembler les femmes cheminots autour d'une activité de réflexion et de formation consacrée au nouveau Code de la famille en République gabonaise. À travers cette rencontre, l'association souhaitait (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville, le lundi 09 mars 2026, le Ministre du Tourisme Durable et de l'Artisanat, Pr Marcelle Ibinga épse Itsitsa a effectué une visite d'inspection sur le site de l'Hôtel Atlantique actuellement en construction. Cette descente s'inscrit dans la volonté du Gouvernement de suivre de près les projets d'infrastructures touristiques destinés à renforcer l'offre hôtelière nationale. Lors de cette visite, le Ministre a pu apprécier l'état d'avancement des travaux de cet établissement (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Save America Act’s effects are unpredictable but changes in voting patterns could make more stringent requirements a problem for Republicans.

The win capped a mixed night for AIPAC and crypto, which spent heavily in Illinois’ primary elections.

John Cornyn casts himself as one of the president’s biggest supporters in the Senate, and Ken Paxton is running ads in the Florida region that includes Mar-a-Lago.

[New Times] Assia Ufitese from Kicukiro District was only 17 when she became pregnant in 2023, forcing her to drop out of secondary school and putting her dreams of higher education on hold. Her story reflects a growing challenge in Rwanda, where teenage pregnancy has risen from 5% in 2020 to 8% in 2025.

If you're leaving it until the last minute to open a cash Isa, you may need to act before March 26 - a full ten days before the deadline.

To all those mourning the demise of the Duchess of Sussex 's Netflix series With Love, Meghan - fear not!

It takes money to make money, they say. We are giving five contestants £500 each and asking them to turn it into £10,000 - as quickly as they can.