[U.S. House of Representatives] The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) controversial actions in Africa's mining sector and its damage to human rights, exacerbation of labor exploitation and regional instability--particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia and Ghana--were the focus of a congressional hearing chaired today by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), chairman of the House Foreign Affair Subcommittee on Africa.

[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has witnessed a renewed spike in atrocities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s Ituri province, where its medical teams are providing care for civilians with horrific injuries. In a new report released today, «Risking Their Lives to Survive,» MSF underscores the extreme needs of many communities endangered by recent attacks, increased displacement and reduced humanitarian aid.

Chhattisgarh experienced over 70% of the country's Left-wing extremist violence in 2024, with incidents decreasing by 25% nationwide since 2019. Despite earlier declines, violence surged in 2022 and 2023 due to intensified security operations. Naxalite influence has shrunk significantly, with affected districts dropping to 38 in April 2024. Amit Shah aims to eradicate LWE by March 2026.

The Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar introduced a new initiative to train over 1 lakh booth level officers (BLOs) nationwide to improve voter enrolment processes and rectify electoral rolls. This initiative, involving states such as Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam, aims to create a well-trained network to ensure the accuracy of voter lists ahead of upcoming elections.

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee refutes Vice President Jagdish Dhankhar's criticism of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the NJAC Act, citing constitutional protocol. Banerjee insists policy decisions should be discussed in Parliament and not in private chambers, emphasizing parliamentary standards.

Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Yevgeny Terekhin conveyed a message of goodwill from the Russian government and congratulated Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on his election

Production of passenger vehicles increased by 11.7% compared to January and by 6.8% year-on-year, reaching 60,800 vehicles

Maria Zakharova's statement comes in the wake of a deadly terrorist attack against a crew from Russia’s Channel One

European advocates for Ukraine blatantly ignore the Kiev regime's crimes against civilians in Russia, Dmitry Polyansky emphasized

«There are people in the so-called West who do not understand Russia but this does not prevent us from living and growing,» the Russian leader said

The board of the Shortwood Teachers' College has announced the appointment of educator and administrator, Nadine Molloy, in the role of principal of the college, following her interim service in the post. Her appointment is effective October 1,...

During Parliament's April plenary session, a debate will address the planned European oceans pact. This initiative should serve as a model for sustainable ocean governance, and enhance the coherence of EU oceans policy. The European Commission intends to introduce the pact at the third UN Ocean Conference in June 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

During its April 2025 plenary session, the European Parliament is expected to adopt its position on a package of three proposals aimed at making safety assessments of chemicals faster, simpler and more transparent by optimising the work of EU agencies involved and creating a common data platform on chemicals. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

A number of U.S. ally nations are urging their trans and non-binary residents to seek guidance from American embassies before entering the country.

Singer Duffy disappeared from the public eye 10 years ago after she was drugged, abducted and raped during a horrific ordeal after finding fame as a young woman.

In its latest outlook, the OBR said it does not expect real GDP per person to return to 2022 levels - before the energy crisis hit - until 2026.

US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says he accidentally included a reporter in confidential discussions Read Full Article at RT.com

The exercise aboard a nuclear-powered vessel in the port of Murmansk was aimed at enhancing emergency preparedness in a harsh climate Read Full Article at RT.com

The Trump administration has paused Green Card applications submitted by refugees and asylees pending new security vetting Read Full Article at RT.com

It’s new conspiracy theory targets the journalist who revealed the Signal scandal. But it only reinforces how dangerous the administration’s actions could be.

Winnipeg police say they will confirm the identity of the unidentified victim of a serial killer at a news conference Wednesday afternoon.

The Government is waiving the requirement for homeowners to get the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport's support in obtaining the income tax credit for residential solar photovoltaic system installations. The ministry...

The Western Kingston police are searching for a man who eluded a police party in the division on Tuesday, reportedly leaving a loaded gun behind. The police say about 3:13 p.m. they responded to the sound of explosions along Ramsay Road in...

TEHRAN - The issue of medicine and medical equipment production and self-sufficiency in these areas is one of the government's priorities, Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has said.

Une vingtaine de jeunes du deuxième arrondissement de la commune d'Akanda, bénéficient d'un fonds d'aide pour les frais de dossier à l'examen du Bac. Cette aide leur a été gratifiée par le Colonel Jean Claude Ogouliguende, PCA de l'AGASA. Ce geste s'inscrit dans la droite ligne de la politique éducative impulsée par le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la transition. Le Mouvement ‘‘Intelligence Collective pour la Démocratie Participative et le Développement Durable'' (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Comment comprendre que certains candidats osent aujourd'hui pointer les imperfections des 18 mois de Transition, tout en passant sous silence les 14 années de désastre du pouvoir déchu ? Un régime qui a plongé le Gabon dans l'abîme financier, social et moral, avec une gestion aussi prédatrice qu'impunie. Soyons sérieux : réduire son «projet de société» à la critique des erreurs ponctuelles d'une Transition en cours, c'est avouer son manque de vision et son absence de solutions concrètes (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A new approach to managing the shipping artery is expected to boost freight turnover through Russia’s Arctic waters   Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia remains committed to the moratorium it negotiated with the US, despite concerns over Kiev’s reliability, according to Dmitry Peskov Read Full Article at RT.com

The agency routinely relies on the encrypted messaging app, its head John Ratcliffe has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Known as Crossfire Hurricane, the 2016 investigation into Donald Trump’s alleged Russia ties was launched by the FBI Read Full Article at RT.com