Worldwide military budgets soared to a record $2.7 trillion in 2024 amid geopolitical uncertainty, according to a SIPRI report Read Full Article at RT.com

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[RFI] Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a declaration of principles under the aegis of the United States, setting out a framework for a draft peace agreement to be discussed on 2 May.

By now, you would probably have come across posters of the various political parties and their candidates around your neighbourhood.  But for Red Dot United (RDU), some of their posters have gone missing, while others were found hung upside down, placed in the wrong constituency or were damaged, said the party. In a Facebook post on Monday (April 28), the party shared that some members of the public have sent them pictures of the posters placed wrongly, as well as photographs of people taking down their posters.  «We do not believe they are our volunteers, which means their actions are unauthorised and constitute a crime under Clause 16 of the Parliamentary Elections (Posters and Banners) Regulations,» wrote RDU.  The clause states that any person who destroys, obliterates, defaces, alters or removes any poster or banner displayed shall be guilty of an offence. 

Migrant workers Chinnappa Kannadasan and Govindaraj Elangeshwaran were among a group of workers at River Valley Road on April 8 when a fire broke out at enrichment centre Tomato Cooking School. They sprang into action, rushing to rescue 15 children and six adults using a ladder and scaffold from their work site — by passing the children one by one to the workers — before firefighters from the Singapore Civil Defence Force arrived. To honour the 15 workers for their bravery and efforts, an appreciation event was held on April 20 by non-profit organisation Its Raining Raincoats at their charity store on Henderson Road, which was attended by many parents whose kids were saved from the fire.

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on April 29 that it is a «ridiculous argument» to suggest that the People's Action Party (PAP) can lose ministers without weakening the government. This was in response to Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh's earlier statement on Monday (April 28) that even if all 26 WP candidates are voted into Parliament this year, the Government have «enough space, enough leeway, enough focus to deal with the issues of today and tomorrow». Speaking to reporters at 630 Bedok Reservoir Road Market and Food Centre in Aljunied GRC today, the 73-year-old Lee countered: «It's a ridiculous argument. »Every team has got a range of members some more critical, some playing complementary roles. If it doesn't matter who is in the team, then there should be no difficulty making a good government with anybody. You don't need to assemble a strong group of people." SM Lee added that the 48-year-old was making his claims with the intention of gaining support for the WP team contesting against Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong for Punggol GRC in the May 3 general election.

For the fifth consecutive night, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a measured and effective response from the Indian Army. The unprovoked firing, involving small arms, occurred near Kupwara, Baramulla, and the Akhnoor sector. These incidents follow heightened tensions after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.

Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress President, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special parliamentary session. This request follows the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, targeting innocent citizens. Kharge emphasised the need for unity and a strong demonstration of collective resolve in the face of the brutal attack.

A dispute has ignited between Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Udit Raj following Tharoor's remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack, where he defended the government's intelligence capabilities, drawing parallels with Israel's situation. Udit Raj questioned Tharoor's loyalty to the Congress party, suggesting his stance might be influenced by fear of central agencies and criticizing his limited involvement in protests.

Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special session of Parliament. Gandhi emphasised the need for India to demonstrate unity and resolve against terrorism during this critical time. Mallikarjun Kharge, also requested a similar session, while earlier criticising the government's response to the attack, which claimed 26 lives.

India has strongly condemned Pakistan at the UN, citing their admission of supporting terrorism, following the Pahalgam attack. Meanwhile, in Canada, Mark Carney is projected to lead the Liberal Party to victory, focusing on economic strength. Tensions escalate as Pakistan violates the LoC ceasefire, prompting a response from India.

[Global Press Journal] Lubero, Democratic Republic of Congo -- Clashes between Rwanda-backed M23 armed group and the DRC military are quietly starving a generation.

Ce lundi 28 avril, il est tombé jusqu'à 70 mm de pluie en 1h sur Papara, 40 mm en 1h vers Paea. Conséquences de ces fortes précipitations : des inondations, des crues, des écoles fermées. Toute la journée, les habitants ont nettoyé leur maison et leur jardin couverts de boue.

Elles sont 10 candidates à prétendre à la couronne de Miss Tahiti 2025. La présentation officielle a été faite ce lundi 28 avril par le comité organisateur. L'élection aura lieu le 27 juin prochain.

Miss Tahiti 2025 sera élue dans les jardins de la mairie de Pirae, le vendredi 27 juin. Dix jeunes femmes espèrent décrocher la couronne, première étape vers Miss France 2026 !

TEHRAN - Initial studies show that “negligence” in observing “safety standards” is the cause of the Saturday huge inferno at Shahid Rajaei Port in southern Iran, the committee tasked to investigate the incident said in press release on Monday night.

«We have now beaten all records set by previous administrations, and will continue working hard to hire the most competent, hardworking Patriots,» US President said

Speaking about maritime security in the Black Sea, Nikolay Patrushev said Moscow and Washington are interested in it and are making the necessary steps, but the ball is in Kiev’s court

A coalition that also includes non-profits argued in a lawsuit that the U.S. DOGE Service’s federal workforce cuts and reorganization plans are unconstitutional.

«Clearly, the activities of Ukraine’s armed forces and mercenaries are the main destabilizing factor in the Black Sea region,» Nikolay Patrushev noted

Now clear that the only question remaining is whether the Liberals can secure the necessary 172 seats to form a majority government

Palestinian president plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Abdel Hafiz Nofal

«While it’s already clear with Zelensky and his gang, the world community is increasingly raising questions about the NATO bloc,» Maria Zakharova said

The two sides «aligned their positions on key issues related to the development of Russian-Thai cooperation, including advancing political dialogue, enhancing trade and economic ties, and promoting humanitarian exchanges, as well as discussed the coordination of efforts within BRICS and other international platforms»

Dr. Caroline McIntyre said the university 'lied' and published 'completely false' information about its response to her daughter Sidney McIntyre-Starko's overdose on campus.

The Vancouver man accused of murdering eight people by ploughing a vehicle into a crowded street celebration on Saturday night had been grappling for months with the impact of his brother's murder.

CBC has heard from residents in at least five Nunavik villages who say booths closed hours early, or didn't open at all.

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A Kolkata court acquitted Raja Paik after eight years of imprisonment for the murder of Chiranjib Gupta, citing critical lapses in the police investigation. Judge Surajit Mandal highlighted the failure to conduct forensic testing on key evidence like the bloodstained pillow and a cotton belt, the alleged murder weapons.

A new study reveals that stronger, more unpredictable monsoons, driven by global warming, could devastate fish populations in the Indian Ocean. By analyzing ancient plankton shells, researchers found that past monsoon extremes led to collapses in marine productivity in the Bay of Bengal. These disruptions, caused by altered river runoff and ocean stratification, threaten the region's vital fisheries.

Himachal Pradesh, known for its snowy mountains, is experiencing an unusual heat wave, prompting a heat wave alert for several districts. Una recorded a high of 41.6°C, with similar conditions expected in Kullu and Mandi until April 30. Relief is anticipated on May 1 and 2, with forecasts predicting thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across the state.