“One of the most significant things about Nordic Compass is that private enterprise is carrying most of the workload,” says Ásta Fjeldsted, CEO of Festi hf. and the only Icelander on the project’s board.

Brigitte Macron's infamous slap of her husband Emmanuel was sparked when she saw a message on his phone from a stunning Iranian actress, a new book has claimed.

Catherine was met by a crowd of 1,000 people - including a very excited-looking baby - as she arrived for a two-day trip to Reggio Emilia. She hugged schoolchildren and posed for selfies.

Keir Starmer has begged MPs not to 'sink into the politics of division' as he unveiled the King's Speech.

The government pledged to bring the change in following the rows about both Peter Mandelson, and former spin doctor Matthew Doyle.

RIAYDH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the latest regional developments with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts in separate calls, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Monday. Prince Faisal spoke on the phone with Iran’s Abbas Araghchi, during which they discussed “the latest developments related to Pakistani mediation efforts and the ongoing diplomatic talks between Iran and US,” the ministry said. The foreign minister also called his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture has opened applications for nonprofit organizations to join its “Support for Performance Program.” The program offers eligible entities the opportunity to apply for six financial support products aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s nonprofit cultural sector.

DAMMAM: Eastern Region Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz has received in Dammam the Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the Kingdom Andy Rodriguez Duran. The parties enjoyed cordial exchanges and discussed topics of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.  Meanwhile, Shoura Council Speaker Sheikh Abdullah Al-Asheikh has received the Ambassador of Tajikistan to Saudi Arabia Akram Karimi. The meeting took place at the council’s headquarters in Riyadh. The parties discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them.  

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in the United Kingdom on an official visit, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. During the visit, Prince Faisal is scheduled to meet with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper to discuss Saudi-British relations and regional and international developments. The visit comes as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer struggles to fight off growing demands to step down after devastating local election results for his Labour Party.

GAZA CITY: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has recently provided 24,000 hot meals to vulnerable people displaced by conflict in Gaza’s central and southern areas. A central kitchen was established by KSrelief in Gaza in February to provide the food. In Khan Younis, 820 food baskets were delivered, benefiting 4,920 people. This aid is a part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to assist the people in the Palestinian enclave.

[263Chat] The Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) has called on the government to urgently reinstate free education warning that rising school fees and worsening learning conditions are forcing thousands of children out of school.

[Premium Times] In a rare show of toughness against a corrupt official, the judge ordered that the sentences attracted by each of the 12 counts run consecutively, not concurrently.

[Nile Post] Electricity consumers in Kampala and surrounding areas are set to experience scheduled daytime power outages for nearly three weeks as the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) undertakes major maintenance works on a key transmission line.

A nice lie-down may be tempting amid the lethargy accumulated in life — but doing so in the middle of a road is probably not the best idea.A man with an arm in a cast was seen lying flat in the middle of Grange Road as he stared at an oncoming vehicle, according to a video uploaded to SG Road Vigilante on Facebook on Tuesday (May 12).In the video, the man is seen standing in the middle of a lane along Grange Road with his left arm in a cast.A car gradually nears him, travelling down the road, but the man does not budge.The vehicle slows to a standstill in front of the man, who, after a brief stare-down with the car, then drops to the ground, lying face up.He continues to maintain eye contact with the car for a few seconds, before getting back to his feet and walking back to the pedestrian path.As the car slowly sets off again, the man begins walking towards it, stepping off the footpath.Noticing this, the driver stops the vehicle once more as the man cuts across the road, obstructing the car before walking off screen.

A man was caught urinating in a car park at a shopping mall in Rochor, sparking criticism online over public hygiene.A video of the incident, shared on Facebook on Wednesday (May 6), shows the man wearing a yellow shirt and black cap exiting a grey van in the car park, lightly hitting the car parked to the right of the van with his door.He then proceeds to relieve himself while periodically looking around to check his surroundings.According to the post, the incident is believed to have occurred on May 4 at around 5.46pm at Fu Lu Shou Complex. Based on the address displayed on the van, the man is believed to be employed by Joo Huat Trading, which sells dried goods and is located at the mall.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, a spokesperson for Joo Huat Trading said the company is aware of the incident and is looking into the matter.«We understand that this is an inappropriate action and serious matter», the representative said.In the comments section, several netizens condemned the man for his lack of consideration and poor hygiene, while others urged the company to hold the driver accountable.

Three men, aged between 56 and 62, will be charged in court between Thursday (May 14) and June 4, for their suspected involvement in using deregistered vehicles in separate cases.In a news release on Wednesday, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the enforcement actions are part of its continued efforts to crack down on offences involving deregistered vehicles.It added that since the January this year, 122 cases have been investigated, while a total of 55 vehicles were seized. The first case involves a 56-year-old Singaporean man who allegedly abetted the use of deregistered vehicles, exhibited forged identification marks, and permitted the use of unlicensed and uninsured vehicles. He will be charged on Thursday.

The Chief Justice (CJ) of the Republic of Vanuatu, Vincent Lunabek, led a visit to correctional facilities in Port Vila yesterday as part of efforts by the judiciary to assess the living conditions of detainees and strengthen oversight of the…

Relations between Vanuatu and Shanghai Municipality in China were further strengthened this week through educational exchanges, municipal cooperation, and diplomatic engagements held in Port Vila.

The Government will present a Supplementary Appropriation (2026) Bill in the First Ordinary Session of Parliament scheduled for Friday, 15 May, seeking approval for an additional VT5.3 billion to be issued from the Public Fund.

First Political Advisor (PA) to the Minister of Trade and Commerce, Marcellino Pipite, says no government office can claim it was unaware of the arrival of the Landing Craft (LC) Karaka vessel, stressing that the initiative forms part of the…

The Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) has warned that the right to strike for workers is at risk because of the Bill for the Trade Disputes (Amendment) Act going before Parliament soon.

Nebraska Democrats knew they couldn’t unseat a GOP senator, so they backed an independent and fielded a candidate who promised to drop out if she won. Then it got complicated.

VoteVets is spending millions to boost a Paralympic gold medalist over a state Senator who's seen as more liberal in a race that Democrats say they have a shot to win.

Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers.

State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin noted that Sarmat test-launch showed that Russia’s nuclear shield had improved

The DPRK leader reviewed the fulfillment of military production plans for the first half of 2026

Russia’s production was planned at 9.637 mbd of oil in April considering all voluntary cuts

The 15th session of the ICESCO General Conference has brought together education ministers from Egypt, Yemen, Libya, the Maldives, Senegal, Sudan, Chad, Tunisia, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan, as well as deputy ministers from Kazakhstan, Oman, and Uzbekistan

According to Rustam Minnikhanov, this work is supported by organizations such as the Salaat community, the Academy of Youth Diplomacy, and the all-Russian children’s and youth organization Movement of the First

Prime Minister Modi's austerity drive to cut fuel consumption has prompted a wave of similar measures across the government. Union ministers, chief ministers, and governors are significantly reducing convoy sizes and encouraging public transport. This initiative aims to curb unnecessary travel and promote economical fuel usage nationwide.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's government won a trust vote with 144 MLAs supporting it. Following the victory, Vijay penned an open letter to the public, criticizing the opposition DMK for attempting to undermine his administration. He highlighted his party's electoral performance and commitment to secular values, while accusing the DMK of hypocrisy in coalition politics.

After a decade-long legal battle, the Delhi High Court has ordered the National Medical Commission to provide information on former MCI president Dr. Ketan Desai, sought via an RTI application. The court rejected the NMC's plea to reapply, emphasizing transparency and fairness in disclosing details of a corruption complaint and registration status.

This paper provides a summary of all scrutiny activities of the European Parliament related to euro area monetary policy on the occasion of the December 2025 Monetary Dialogue with the European Central Bank (ECB). It covers the topics chosen by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and related expertise papers provided in advance of the Dialogue, the actual topics addressed during the Dialogue, a brief overview of results from the Monetary Policy Expert Panel Survey, and the latest written questions made by committee Members to the ECB President. The document is published regularly ahead and after each Monetary Dialogue with the ECB. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP