[New Times] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a financing package for Rwanda worth SDR 185.031 million (about US$250 million) under a new 38-month programme aimed at strengthening economic stability and cushioning the country against rising global pressures.

Gym environments, once considered safe havens for fitness enthusiasts, are now caught in a web of distrust fueled by sensational news and alarming allegations. Reports of 'gym jihad' tell stories of deceptive friendships aimed at manipulation, accusations of drug violations, and disputes over property rights.

Ayodhya is experiencing an unprecedented surge in visitors, with numbers skyrocketing from 6 million in 2020 to over 164 million in 2024, fueled by the Ram Temple's inauguration and infrastructure upgrades. This boom has revitalized local businesses, boosting shopkeeper earnings fivefold and property values significantly. Projections indicate Ayodhya's tourism economy could reach ₹10,000 crore annually.

Deadly protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have drawn international concern over communication restrictions and arrests. Meanwhile, CID investigators are probing alleged signature forgery at Mamata Banerjee's residence, while Delhi Police reveal a planned murder of a DU professor.

Enforcement efforts against illegal gambling during the Fifa World Cup 2026 will be intensified, the authorities said.The tournament takes place from June 11 to July 19 and is co-hosted across US, Canada and Mexico.In a joint statement on Tuesday (June 9), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said the operations aim at deter illegal gambling operators and those involved in unauthorised betting activities.It warned that unlike licensed operators, illegal gambling platforms do not provide responsible gambling safeguards and can expose individuals and their families to significant financial and social harm.The ministries added that all gambling activities in Singapore are illegal unless authorised, with Singapore Pools being the only operator licensed to provide lotteries, sports betting and remote gambling services.

A man was sentenced to eight years and nine months in jail and six strokes of the cane for raping a 13-year-old girl he met online.On June 9, Kevin Tan Jia Hut, 28, pleaded guilty to one charge of rape. Three other similar charges were taken into consideration during sentencing.Tan was 25 when he committed the offence.Deputy public prosecutors Nicholas Wuan and Mavis Ng said Tan and the victim got to know each other in May 2023 via an online video-conferencing platform that anonymously pairs users for one-on-one video or text conversations.The conversations between Tan and the victim soon took on a sexual nature, and they began talking on Telegram, where they spoke about meeting up to have sex.In June 2023, the pair met at night at the staircase of an HDB block near the victim’s home, where she performed a sexual act on him.The victim left soon after, telling Tan that she had to go because she had sneaked out of her house.The next month, Tan was texting the victim on Telegram when she told him she wanted to have sex.As Tan’s mother and sister were overseas at the time, Tan booked a taxi to take the victim to his home.

A man who took multiple upskirt videos of four women while shopping with his wife at VivoCity shopping mall has been sentenced to 11 weeks’ jail.Pua Thiam Guan pleaded guilty on June 9 to four voyeurism charges over his offences committed on Feb 20, 2024.Deputy Public Prosecutor Johan Tay said the 57-year-old and his wife were at VivoCity when he activated the video recording function on his mobile phone and walked into a Watsons outlet.There, he recorded a video of a woman in shorts. Pua later admitted during police investigations that he took the video, which captured her buttocks and face, for his sexual gratification.After leaving the health and beauty retailer, he went to Golden Village, which was packed with moviegoers.While at the lobby, Pua had the urge to film women in short skirts and took upskirt videos of three victims.One of the women realised what he was doing and confronted him. She then snatched his phone before her friend apprehended him.Police arrived later and arrested Pua. They found voyeuristic images on his phone of other women taken on seven separate occasions between January and February 2022.

À l'occasion de sa visite officielle en République gabonaise, le Président de la Refondation de la République de Madagascar, Son Excellence le Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, a visité plusieurs infrastructures emblématiques de la transformation engagée sous l'impulsion du Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Cette visite s'inscrit dans la continuité des échanges entre les deux Chefs d'État autour du processus de (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Rabat, le 8 juin 2026 – Le Royaume du Maroc abrite, du 8 au 11 juin 2026, le 45e Symposium de l'Assemblée Générale Annuelle de la Banque de Développement Shelter Afrique (ShafDB), placé sous le thème : « L'avenir des villes : Financer un développement urbain inclusif, vert et résilient ». Cette importante rencontre continentale réunit des responsables gouvernementaux, des experts de l'urbanisme, des institutions financières, des collectivités territoriales ainsi que des partenaires au (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

À Lébamba, il suffit de regarder autour de soi pour comprendre une évidence : 4 jeunes sur 5 ont un smartphone Android. Autrement dit, la jeunesse est connectée parfois même plus vite que le réseau lui-même. Mais derrière les écrans, il y a surtout une génération bien éveillée, tournée vers le monde, et qui n'a plus envie de rester simple spectatrice de son propre destin. La jeunesse louvanoise d'hier et celle d'aujourd'hui ne jouent plus dans la même catégorie. L'une attendait que (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Arvind Kejriwal alleged the Enforcement Directorate is harassing Hindu traders in Punjab during ongoing raids linked to a real estate case. The ED conducted searches at six locations in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi-Noida concerning Hampton Sky Realty Ltd. Kejriwal urged traders not to panic, assuring them of the Punjab government's support.

In a significant ruling, a court in Delhi has refused bail to Manisha Waghmare, linked to the NEET-UG exam scandal that prompted its cancellation. Meanwhile, co-accused Yash Yadav is appealing for temporary bail, citing an impending examination and a family wedding. The court has called for the CBI's input on this matter.

The Trinamool Congress faces its biggest internal crisis as a significant faction of leaders challenges Mamata Banerjee's authority following a recent electoral defeat. This rebellion, extending from West Bengal to Delhi, could significantly bolster the ruling NDA's parliamentary strength, potentially aiding their legislative agenda.

The Foreign Ministry reported that 19 Azerbaijani citizens, the crew members of the two vessels that were hit by the drone attack, have already been sent home

Vasily Nebenzya said that Kiev is not ready to make any compromises

As Vasily Nebenzya stressed, the people looked pathetic, failing to find the simple words of sympathy for the ones who were killed

Dmitry Peskov noted that the Kremlin was in no rush to congratulate Nikol Pashinyan

Anthony Mavunde added that the parties have made substantial progress on the plan in recent weeks

US President Donald Trump has reportedly threatened to withdraw support for Israel if it resumes a full-blown war with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

The opposition Armenia Alliance has vowed to contest the results of the parliamentary election marred by government pressure and violations Read Full Article at RT.com

Vladimir Zelensky’s public message to Vladimir Putin was not a genuine offer of negotiations, Russia’s UN envoy has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar's public gesture of biting apples from a ceremonial garland and tossing them to supporters has sparked a viral debate. While some hail it as an affectionate interaction, others criticize the act of distributing partially eaten food. The incident, captured in Kanakapura, has drawn mixed reactions online, prompting discussions about its appropriateness.

Social media today might make some parents believe they need to «optimize» every aspect of their lives, but experts say this is a recipe for burnout.

A man shot dead in broad daylight in Surrey, B.C., was allegedly a «main handler» for the Bishnoi gang and lived under many aliases, according to sources who spoke to the fifth estate. Known to many as «Sam,» sources say he was allegedly tied to cricket match-fixing and immigration fraud.

Abdiweli Mohamed, an immigrant from Somalia, once received monthly payments through the Canada Child Benefit because his wife, the children's mother, is a Canadian citizen. But since his separation, Mohamed is no longer eligible to receive the benefit for his Canadian children because he's fallen into what a tax court judge has described as a crack in the legal system that's been «ignored» for 25 years.

The Washington-based agency warned UK Government debt is 'highly elevated' at £2.9trillion, or 94 per cent of total national output.

As Trump clamps down on Netanyahu, the Israeli leader is finding he has few avenues of appeal among American politicians.