A tense election day in Bhowanipore saw Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and rival Suvendu Adhikari narrowly miss each other, highlighting a bitter personal contest. Both leaders traded accusations of intimidation and rigging amidst high voter turnout. Incidents of clashes and alleged assaults by central forces were reported, escalating the political heat.

The Middle East war has triggered a record energy supply shock, with surging commodity prices fueling inflation, the World Bank warns Read Full Article at RT.com

The comparison between Melania and Jackie O resurfaced yesterday evening when the First Lady hosted King Charles and Queen Camilla at a glittering state banquet.

En marge du second Forum Urbain Africain, qui s'est tenu du 8 au 10 avril 2026 à Nairobi, au Kenya, le Ministre du Logement, de l'Habitat, de l'Urbanisme et du Cadastre, Monsieur Mays Mouissi, a rencontré Madame Anaclàudia Rossbach, Directrice exécutive d'ONU-Habitat. Cette audience stratégique a permis de renforcer le dialogue entre le Gabon et l'institution onusienne autour des enjeux de planification urbaine et de gouvernance foncière. Une coopération renforcée entre le Gabon et (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Maroc a réitéré mercredi son appui constant à la stabilité, à la souveraineté et à l'unité nationale du Mali, dans un contexte sahélien marqué par de fortes tensions sécuritaires et des recompositions géopolitiques majeures. S'exprimant à l'issue d'une rencontre avec le Secrétaire d'État adjoint des États-Unis, Christopher Landau, le ministre marocain des Affaires étrangères, Nasser Bourita, a souligné que la stabilité du Mali demeure « fondamentale » pour l'équilibre de toute la (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le samedi 25 avril 2026, le Ministre du Tourisme Durable et de l'Artisanat, Pr Marcelle Ibinga épse Itsitsa A pris part à la traditionnelle cérémonie d'inauguration du 197ᵉ pont en lianes de Poubara. Un moment authentique et profondément symbolique, qui célèbre la richesse des traditions gabonaises et le lien entre les communautés et leur patrimoine. Dans la continuation de son séjour en terre altogovéenne, elle s'est rendue ce jour à Franceville pour visiter le chantier de (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Yury Ushakov said the US president «spoke positively of the Easter ceasefire, recently announced by Russia»

«The presidents agreed to continue staying in touch personally and at the level of their aides and representatives,» Yury Ushakov said

«The whole range of large-scale initiatives in the economy, as the presidents noted, has already been discussed specifically between representatives of our nations,» Yury Ushakov added

Yury Ushakov noted that, with regard to the Ukrainian settlement, «the US president stressed the importance of bringing hostilities to an end as soon as possible, as well as his willingness to do everything in his power to facilitate this»

The Russian president stated that it should give negotiations a chance and help stabilize the situation in general, Yury Ushakov said

Jurors convict the man on a charge of conspiring to provide material support to an ISIS group, but it’s a rare setback in a high-profile terrorism case.

Just 165 people have paid the application fee so far, the government said in a new legal filing.

West Bengal witnessed a record voter turnout exceeding 91% in the second phase of assembly elections, contributing to an overall 92.47% across two phases, the highest since Independence. Despite high participation, sporadic incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from various locations, prompting the Election Commission to seek reports and ensure fair polling.

Exit polls released on Wednesday after the conclusion of voting across four states and one Union Territory (UT) offered an indecisive picture, where entrenched incumbencies, rising challengers and new entrants are simultaneously may shape electoral outcomes if the exit polls numbers hold. With results scheduled for May 4, the projections reflect both continuity and churn across regions, underscoring how state-specific dynamics continue to define voter behaviour.

The former FBI director has denied that a photo he posted of seashells spelling “86 47” was intended to threaten the president, and he has vowed to fight the case.

The USS Gerald R. Ford, at sea for 10 months, is in need of repair. Its exit, though, reduces the firepower on hand as Trump presses Tehran to make peace.

Ottawa - Le Canada «reconnaît le plan d'autonomie» proposé par le Maroc «comme base pour une solution mutuellement acceptable» au différend régional autour du Sahara marocain. Cette position a été exprimée dans un communiqué diffusé, ce mardi à Ottawa, par le ministère canadien des Affaires étrangères, suite à un entretien téléphonique qui a eu lieu précédemment entre Mme Anita Indira Anand, ministre des Affaires étrangères du Canada, et M. Nasser Bourita, ministre des Affaires (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Afrobarometer, un réseau panafricain de sondages non partisan présent dans plus de 40 pays, et le gouvernement de la République du Ghana ont officialisé un accord établissant le siège du réseau au Ghana. Cette décision fait suite à l'approbation de l'accord par le Parlement en décembre 2025. Afrobarometer, fort de 26 années de recherche et représentatif des opinions de plus des trois quarts de la population africaine, fournit des données fiables sur les expériences et les points de vue des (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

According to Pete Hegseth, «after years of neglect, the United States will restore US military dominance in the Western hemisphere»

Imports of fish and seafood from China by Russia moved up in January - March 2026 by 20% in weigh

The license permits transactions related to negotiations regarding the sale, alienation, or transfer of Lukoil International GmbH and its assets

According to Robert Agee, American businesses are counting on anti-Russian sanctions being lifted

According to the report, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi noted that this is a complex operation requiring political approval, but he did not reveal any further details

A defeat for LDF would also diminish the presence of CPM in its last major stronghold. The campaign narrative has also undergone notable shifts. Early phases were dominated by issues such as corruption allegations, economic concerns, backdoor appointments, the Sabarimala gold heist controversy, and rehabilitation concerns of Wayanad landslide victims, alongside scandals involving opposition leaders.

Puducherry's 2026 elections saw a massive 89.83% voter turnout, with exit polls suggesting a tight race. The ruling NDA, led by AINRC-BJP, appears to have a slight edge over the Congress-DMK alliance. A new force, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has also made its presence felt in several key constituencies, potentially fragmenting the results.

Exit polls present a stark contrast for Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. While most predict a spoiler role with 10-24 seats, one outlier suggests a Kejriwal-like breakthrough of 98-120 seats. The outcome hinges on converting star power into grassroots strength, unlike Prashant Kishor's Bihar debut.