Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the India-US interim trade deal, calling it a «pre-committed purchase agreement» that lacks reciprocity. He argued that Union ministers have failed to provide clear details on the agreement's scale, timeline, or fiscal impact. Tharoor also described the Union Budget as an «underwhelming» and «squandered opportunity.»

A political storm brewed in the Rajya Sabha as a BJP MP alleged encroachment of Kolkata Port land, citing the Kolkata mayor's controversial «mini Pakistan» remark. The MoS for Ports acknowledged significant encroachment and ongoing legal battles, admitting the authority's struggle to reclaim the land amidst opposition protests.

The president left some governors, including Maryland’s Wes Moore, off the guest list for an event that has traditionally been bipartisan.

The man accused of murdering veteran journalist Barbara Gayle has been further remanded until June 3 for a pre-trial readiness hearing. The accused, Travis Ellis, who was arrested in connection with Gayle’s murder in December 2024, was last...

A policeman was among two men arrested on Monday night along Port Henderson Road in Portmore, St Catherine following the seizure of two guns and 65 rounds of ammunition, including an M16 rifle. The policeman is attached to a police unit in...

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) councillors walked out of today’s monthly meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) to protest the election of People’s National Party (PNP) councillor for the Springfield Division, Lorraine...

Three teenage boys have been arrested and charged by the police in connection with separate robbery incidents in Stony Hill, St Andrew. The boys—one 15-year-old and two 16-year-olds—are charged with housebreaking, larceny, and malicious...

The Luganville Municipal Council (LMC) is stepping up security at Unity Park after a string of thefts disrupted vendors’ livelihoods, including cooking pots, food supplies, and other stall items.

Aore Adventist Academy (AAA) has become the first school in Vanuatu to introduce an expanded school dress code policy aimed at promoting modesty, discipline, and Christian values among students.

A Ni-Vanuatu kava importer in Australia says Vanuatu kava is struggling to compete with cheaper, government-subsidised products from Fiji and Tonga, and has called on the Vanuatu Government to provide subsidies to importers to level the playing field.

The Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Jay Ngwele, said that although the Minister of Justice tabled the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report into the Citizenship Commission and related matters, led by the late Peter Bong, the people of Vanuatu do…

The Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Health (MOH), Shirley Tokon, has resigned after just one year and three months in office.

Entre 2014 et 2017, 51 % des récifs coralliens de la planète ont subi un blanchissement massif, selon une étude publiée dans Nature Communications. Un record historique, déjà dépassé par un nouvel épisode en cours depuis 2023. Le réchauffement accéléré des océans fragilise durablement ces écosystèmes clés. Les scientifiques redoutent une bascule irréversible, notamment dans le Pacifique.

À l’Institut du cancer, la possible éviction de la directrice Teanini Tematahotoa avait suscité de vives inquiétudes. Ce mardi matin, à l’issue d’un entretien avec le ministre de tutelle, Cédric Mercadal, elle est maintenue à son poste et poursuivra ses fonctions à la tête de l’établissement.

Une opération de gendarmerie menée à Papeari a permis de mettre au jour un trafic de méthamphétamine. À l’issue de l’enquête, le principal mis en cause a été condamné à 30 mois d’emprisonnement, avec confiscation des biens saisis.

Responding to Supreme Court's push, the Centre will establish at least one special court in 17 states for NIA terror cases. Each state will receive ₹1 crore for costs, with existing courts to be designated for these trials. This move aims to expedite justice for serious crimes, preventing prolonged detentions due to overloaded dockets.

The Supreme Court has urged Madhya Pradesh's advocate general to ensure representation of marginalized communities and women as government lawyers. Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh highlighted the lack of ST advocates and low representation of SCs and OBCs, questioning how these communities can emerge without opportunity.

India's unemployment rate for those 15 and above in rural areas dropped to 4% in Oct-Dec 2025, down from 4.4% in the previous quarter. The overall Labour Force Participation Rate also saw a marginal increase to 55.8%, with female participation rising to 34.9%.

Opposition's bid to remove the Speaker failed, exposing internal rifts as pragmatic voices pushed for legislative business. The government emerged stronger, refusing Congress's demands, while regional parties' desire for discussions on their concerns helped end the impasse. The Speaker stepped aside until the notice is addressed.

Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly approved proposed congressional maps that favor their party, setting the stage to send sending the matter to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D).

At least some in the GOP want ICE to tone it down.

The FBI told a federal judge that it is investigating whether any “deficiencies” in Georgia officials’ handling of the 2020 presidential election were intentional.

Jaclyn Elias is charged with assault, sexual assault and uttering threats to vulnerable residents of the care home, who need help with all of their daily needs.

Washington wants “Europe to take over the conventional defense” of the continent, US envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Saudi Arabia possesses nuclear weapons and the US knows it, former Iranian military commander Hussein Kanani has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

Western leaders ignored the Russian president’s 2007 Munich Security Conference speech at their peril Read Full Article at RT.com

The British government has urged Israel to reverse its latest move to facilitate settlement building in the West Bank Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has said he is weighing the deployment of a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East Read Full Article at RT.com

Rahul Gandhi continues to cite Gen M M Naravane's memoir, 'Four Stars of Destiny', despite publisher Penguin India stating it remains unpublished. Gandhi insists Naravane's own social media post confirms its availability, challenging Penguin's claim and suggesting a contradiction. The publisher maintains pre-orders do not constitute publication and warns of legal action against unauthorized circulation.