K Annamalai's absence from the BJP's candidate list for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections has sparked speculation. Despite being sidelined, Annamalai pledged to support all NDA candidates aiming for a significant victory. His removal as state president and subsequent marginalization are linked to alliance dynamics with AIADMK and caste considerations.

BJP released its Tamil Nadu candidate list, excluding K Annamalai. An Iranian oil tanker rerouted to China due to payment issues. A French ship crossed Hormuz, hinting at changing Iran-France relations. Bhagwant Mann defended Raghav Chadha's removal from a Rajya Sabha post. Yuvraj Singh apologized for his father's remarks to Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni.

Rising fuel prices and global tensions in the Middle East have renewed calls for Pacific nations, including Vanuatu, to speed up their transition to renewable energy. Experts say moving to solar, wind, and other local sources could protect island economies…

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed three new cases of pertussis (whooping cough), bringing the total number of reported cases to 811 since the outbreak began in mid-2025. These new cases are from Efate (one case) and Tanna (two…

An assessment has been carried out at Lonorore Airport on Pentecost to prepare the facility to accommodate ATR aircraft.

The Supreme Court has sentenced three men known in the Vanuatu political arena to 12 months’ imprisonment after they admitted to misappropriating funds connected to the country’s citizenship program.

The developer behind the Port Havannah Marina project has pushed back against growing speculation surrounding the development, rejecting claims of a fallout among partners and concerns over environmental compliance.

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala stated that the party leadership will decide on the chief ministerial face for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, emphasizing his long-standing relationship with the Nehru family. He expressed confidence in the UDF's victory, highlighting their comprehensive manifesto and criticizing the LDF government's performance over the past decade.

West Bengal's upcoming assembly polls see the common phrase 'Mache Bhate Bangali' (Bengali by fish and rice) become a potent political symbol. The TMC is leveraging this cultural identity against the BJP, which it accuses of imposing North Indian vegetarian culture. Fish, deeply ingrained in Bengali life, now represents pride and a defense against perceived cultural invasion.

A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil, initially bound for India, has rerouted to China. Payment issues appear to be the primary driver for this change, as sellers are reportedly tightening credit terms. This development highlights the ongoing challenges in facilitating Iranian oil trade, even with temporary US sanctions waivers.

Ugandan police have said they are interrogating a man accused of brutally stabbing four toddlers to death at a kindergarten in Kampala Read Full Article at RT.com

The Indian and Chinese commerce ministers have met on the sidelines of a WTO event Read Full Article at RT.com

Islamic State-linked militants killed 43 people in eastern DR Congo in a violent raid that also destroyed homes and vehicles Read Full Article at RT.com

Pam Bondi has been mired in controversy over her handling of the Epstein files Read Full Article at RT.com

Over a dozen people were injured after a passenger train traveling from Moscow to Chelyabinsk derailed in Ulyanovsk Region Read Full Article at RT.com

Malawians across the country have reacted with growing anger and frustration to remarks by Minister of Energy and Mining, Jean Mathanga, who has defended the recent 34 percent increase in fuel pump prices—a move that has already sent shockwaves through households and businesses struggling to stay afloat. Presenting a statement on the energy situation in […] The post Malawians Erupt Over Minister’s Defence of Fuel Price Hike as Cost-of-Living Crisis Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Health authorities have called on communities across Malawi to urgently discard misinformation and harmful misconceptions surrounding tuberculosis (TB), warning that such beliefs are undermining national efforts to eliminate one of the country’s most persistent infectious diseases. The National TB and Leprosy Elimination Program (NTLEP) has expressed concern that misinformation at community level is driving some […] The post Communities Urged to Dispel TB Myths as Health Experts Warn Misconceptions Are Fueling Treatment Default appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The pain at the pumps and the expected rise in inflation is a financial challenge for many as the cost of living continues to climb, but overall, the country is not nearly as exposed to the impacts of the energy crisis as many other countries.

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we take a closer look at a low-tech way to remove and lock away carbon; get a view from space of what the western U.S. heat wave did to the snow; and see what China's EV transition looks like on the ground.

Imagine school being two hours of core academics learned daily via an app, without teachers, and double that time spent on hands-on experiences. The unconventional model from a U.S. private school is sparking chatter and may benefit some, but Canadian experts say the approach blending GenAI with pre-existing methods warrants serious consideration about student privacy, well-being and what kids are actually learning.

Annual cases of invasive meningococcal disease, a rare but dangerous bacterial infection, have hit the highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade. This rapidly-progressing illness can cause meningitis, sepsis or even death, and children and young adults often bear the brunt.

The Liberal government's second attempt at giving police and spies easier access to Canadians' information includes what's anticipated to be costly demands on a range of private businesses to to change how they manage their data.

Rute Cardoso sent the heartbreaking text just moments before the striker and his younger brother Andre Silva died when the car he was driving careered off a motorway in northern Spain in July.

Here, in his own words, DR MIKE STONE reveals what really happened in his time as Manchester United's club doctor - and the truth about why Sir Alex Ferguson sacked him.

House leaders and lobbyists rallied around Rep. Jeff Hurd (Colorado) after Trump, angry about Hurd’s vote against tariffs, withdrew support for his reelection.

A slight majority of Virginia voters supports giving Democrats a temporary edge in congressional maps, but opponents are more motivated in new Post-Schar School poll.

The president is in a precarious political moment seven months before the midterm elections, facing some of his lowest approval ratings and presiding over an unpopular war.

SINGAPORE - The impact of the Iran war has so far been relatively contained in Singapore, with no emergency measures or work-from-home orders, unlike in many countries around the world.The Government has yet to dip into its energy stockpiles of liquified natural gas and diesel, which are enough to last for months, although it has warned of a “bumpier ride ahead”.But the conflict, which has driven up energy costs, has seeped into daily life here, prompting the authorities to take action to ease the burden.

With just about four years to go before the first phase of Singapore’s eighth MRT line — the Cross Island Line (CRL) — commences service in 2030, Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow has given the public a preview of the CR151 trains to be used on the line. He posted the photos of the trains on his Facebook yesterday (April 2).Siow, who is also Senior Minister of State for Finance, was in China for the annual Singapore-Shandong Business Council meeting, which he co-chaired with Shandong Governor Zhou Naixiang.A total of 10 agreements covering areas of mutual interest such as trade and connectivity, green economy, and modern services, were inked between Singapore and Shandong companies during the meeting.The acting minister also met up with Singaporean businesses based in Jinan to understand their current business priorities. Visit to Qingdao rail depotHe also took time to visit Qingdao rail depot on Thursday (April 2), to understand their latest rail technologies. 

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched a sharp attack on PM Modi, demanding his resignation if infiltrators are on voter lists, as she questioned the electoral roll challenges. She also blamed AIMIM and ISF for the Malda judicial officers' gherao, accusing Congress and BJP of instigation.