West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused external elements of instigating violence in the state, urging people to resist divisive agendas promoted by the BJP and religious fundamentalists. Speaking in Murshidabad, she asserted that the Waqf Act would not be implemented in Bengal, appealing for calm amidst potential protests.

Amidst escalating tensions following the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan plans to increase its defence budget by 18%. India, a major military power, spends significantly more but faces resource allocation challenges. With China's support for Pakistan and its own growing military strength, India confronts a two-front challenge. Recent actions include ceasefire violations, mock drills, and nuclear modernization, highlighting the complex security landscape.

BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla accuses Congress leaders of acting as «content creators for Pakistan» amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam massacre. He criticizes Charanjit Singh Channi's questioning of the surgical strike and Ajay Rai's mocking of the Rafale jets. Poonawalla's remarks come after Congress leaders questioned intelligence on terror activity in Kashmir, further fueling the political clash.

Amidst political clashes, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused PM Modi of prior knowledge of the Pahalgam terror attack, triggering BJP's sharp rebuke. India is set to conduct a nationwide civil defence drill on May 7. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee blamed outsiders for inciting violence. In international news, Germany's AfD party demanded fresh elections.

Merz, the conservative leader, was expected to win the vote on Tuesday.

Huge crowds have staged anti-migrant protests in Ireland amid growing anger at the government over an increase in arrivals and asylum claims. 

Rebekah Vardy has finally agreed to pay Coleen Rooney a huge seven-figure sum almost three years after she lost their Wagatha Christie courtroom showdown.

Musk's chilling prediction explains why he is pouring so many resources into one particular mission.

Pete Hegseth has demanded that the active duty military cut 20 percent of its four-star generals in a further move toward Donald Trump's mandate to cut government waste.

Situated at the intersection between economic and environmental interests, the term 'ecosystem-based approach' has shaped the discussion on fisheries management for many years and is currently widely used in the context of ocean governance. There is, however, not necessarily a common understanding of what the approach implies. Different terms as well as a number of different definitions and concepts exist, depending on the entity using them. Two major concepts, the incremental and the holistic method, can be applied for putting the approach into practice. The main difficulties hindering its further deployment in the context of fisheries policy are: knowledge gaps, complex decision-making, and a lack of an interdisciplinary implementing framework. Given these challenges, the common fisheries policy remains dominated by the conventional single-species approach. The European Parliament has repeatedly argued in favour of a further development of the approach in EU policies, and current research points in this direction. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The US president has claimed that America won both World Wars, drawing criticism from Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

India believes certain influencers from Pakistan are working against its national interests Read Full Article at RT.com

The two countries could play friendly matches this year, according to the Brazilian Football Confederation Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU and NATO are promoting Russophobia in the style of Goebbels’ propaganda, Sergey Shoigu has said Read Full Article at RT.com

In July-December, households paid more than during the 2022 energy crisis, official data suggests Read Full Article at RT.com

Nairobi (HOL) — Rwanda’s foreign minister confirmed that Kigali is in preliminary discussions with the United States over a potential agreement to receive migrants deported from American soil, as President Donald Trump accelerates his administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Authorities in the Banadir region have confiscated a house in Mogadishu’s Xamar Jajab district, citing its alleged use in activities that posed a threat to Somalia’s national security, including a March bombing that targeted President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s convoy.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday chaired the opening session of the National Consultative Council (NCC) at the presidential palace in Mogadishu amid an ongoing boycott by Puntland and Jubbaland leaders.

According to the news report, Ukraine has already begun considering options for downgrading diplomatic relations with Brazil

Malaysia will expand cooperation with BRICS, MERCOSUR and further diversify its markets, Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz noted

The order followed the US defense secretary’s meeting with US President Donald Trump and other senior officials on national security matters on January 30

Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s most recent visit to Russia was in February

One of the biggest challenges is how quickly the industry can scale up, Tekever's CEO Ricardo Mendes noted

With the appointment of Apostolos Tzitzikostas as European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, tourism policy has received new impetus. In the European Commission's communications, returning policy objectives are geared towards making tourism greener, more digital, more competitive and – since the COVID-19 pandemic – more resilient. The Commission has also set out several initiatives to improve the travel experience by protecting the rights of passengers and making tourism more accessible for people with disabilities. In addition, the EU makes use of digital tools for issuing or refusing travel authorisations, processing biometric data and protecting travellers' personal data. Furthermore, it addresses the environmental impact of tourism with legislation that encourages energy efficiency and the use of alternative fuels. It also promotes eco-friendly accommodation and little-known destinations in order to cope with overtourism. Service providers in the travel industry face several challenges and opportunities. The sector is affected, among other things, by new taxation rules. Service providers will be able to collect more reliable information on hosts and their short-term rental properties. Funding for tourism is spread across several EU programmes. Some are meant to make the sector more resilient, others to support businesses, protect the environment or encourage cultural exchange. Looking ahead, the Commission work programme for 2025 envisages amending passenger rights, digitising passports and identity cards, facilitating consular protection and protecting travellers. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Hossein Zolfaqari, the Secretary General of Iranian Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ), and Monika Oledzka Nielson, the United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) ad interim Representative in Iran, have underscored the need for the development of a cooperative model between the two organizations to be able to realize joint objectives and enhance the efficiency of collaborative measures.

TEHRAN – A total of 979,923 births were registered in the country in the past Iranian calendar year (March 2024 – March 2025), the Civil Registration Organization has announced.

TEHRAN – The preparation of a document for the development of nanotechnology in Venezuela using Iran’s knowledge and expertise has been discussed by officials from the two countries.

TEHRAN – According to the United Nations Development Program’s (UNDP) latest Human Development Report (HDR) 2025, Iran has been placed among the countries with a High Development Index (HDI).

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[allAfrica] President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema paid tribute to Raymond Ndong Sima after the prime minister resigned, saying Ndong Sima was «essential» to the success of the country's transition.

Now that the election is over, the new Liberal government has a lot to deal with, especially on the tariff front, and not just with the U.S. Last fall, Canada implemented an additional 100 per cent tariff on electric vehicles from China — a move that some critics say now doesn't make sense, including Canada’s canola farmers.