In addition, two of the city’s neighborhoods lost power
Punjab Congress chief Amardiner Singh Raja Warring on Wednesday stoked a fresh controversy as he called the 2019 Pulwama attack a «mystery' and claimed that the ruling BJP »can do anything to during elections'. Warring's statement comes days after former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi's "stuntbaazi' remark that triggered a political firestorm.
Nairobi (HOL) - Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with Somali businessmen in Kenya on Tuesday night to discuss their role in the rebuilding and development of the country.
In Somalia, one of the most common traumatic events for children is displacement. Being torn from their homes, friends, and lives can leave deep emotional scars that are difficult to heal.
Kenya’s government has begun bulldozing homes built in flood-prone areas and promising evicted families the equivalent of $75 to relocate after a deadline passed to evacuate amid deadly rains.
Olly Alexander gave it his all as he took to the stage in Malmo Sweden for the first live performance of his Eurovision entry at the Semi Finals on Tuesday evening.
Bambie Thug, 31, a non-binary artist from County Cork, delivered a showstopping performance of their song Doomsday Blue for the crowd in Malmo, Sweden.
Cara Delevingne has insisted she is still sober after trolls accused her of being 'coked up' during a viral interview at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday.
Meanwhile, the Ukrenergo company reported that explosions had damaged an energy facility in central Ukraine
RIYADH: The assistant military commander for the Islamic Military Counterterrorism Coalition, Maj. Gen. Abdullah Al-Qurashi, on Tuesday received Gen. Paulino Garcia Diego, adviser to the secretary-general for defense policy for diplomatic relations at the Spanish Ministry of Defense, and his accompanying delegation, at the coalition’s headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, they discussed topics of common interest and ways to enhance cooperation in combating terrorism, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Air India Express has cancelled more than 80 international and domestic flights from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning due to «mass sick leave» among senior crew members, according to the airline's spokeswoman. The guests who have been affected by the cancellations would be refunded or receive a complimentary rescheduling, the spokesperson informed.
The Thailand government has approved a visa extension plan for Indian and Taiwanese tourists for an additional six months in an effort to boost its slow economy. The decision will permit travelers from India and Taiwan to visit the Southeast Asian country without a visa until November 11. The choice is made just before the current exemption expires.
FM Melanie Joly supports allegations of Indian agents' involvement in Nijjar's killing. RCMP leads the investigation, arresting three accused under murder charges. Strained India-Canada ties persist over the case. Speaking to reporters, Joly said that the investigation into the killing of Nijjar is being conducted by Royal Canadian Mounted Police. She stated that Canada will continue to protect its citizens, CPAC reported.
Euro declines to 97.49 rubles
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, «the global situation grows more dangerous by the day,» Peter Kuznick said
In turn, head of the Kiev-backed regional administration of Zaporozhye, Ivan Fedorov, reported «some damage» in the area, also without details
A traditional friendly dinner for the heads of CIS delegations took place on Tuesday night
The military noted that the IDF had «struck overnight in order to remove a threat in the areas of Tayr Harfa and Jibbain»
SINGAPORE — Former transport minister S. Iswaran, who faces criminal charges involving more than $400,000 worth of items, has filed an application to the High Court seeking clarity on the prosecution's handling of the case against him. He arrived with his team of lawyers at the Supreme Court building at about 9.25am on May 8. His lawyer, Senior Counsel Davinder Singh, is arguing the case before Justice Vincent Hoong, while the prosecution is represented by Deputy Attorney-General Tai Wei Shyong. One issue mentioned by Singh is how the trial against Iswaran should proceed in relation to the two sets of charges that he faces — one relating to hotel and property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, and the other relating to David Lum Kok Seng, the managing director of mainboard-listed Lum Chang Holdings. Singh questioned whether the charges should be tried separately or should they be tried jointly. Iswaran currently faces a total of 35 criminal charges — 32 under Section 165 of the Penal Code, two for corruption and one for obstructing the course of justice.
SINGAPORE — The software company at the centre of a hacking incident in April has been asked by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to appoint a forensic investigator to evaluate its systems and processes, and provide recommendations to prevent a recurrence. Preliminary investigations by Mobile Guardian, which is headquartered in Surrey, UK, show that an unauthorised individual had gained access to a support account on its management portal, using it to view information of customers based in the United States and Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore. This affected about 67,000 parents and 22,000 school employees across 127 schools in Singapore, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing in a written parliamentary reply on May 7. He was responding to questions by MPs Don Wee (Chua Chu Kang GRC), Joan Pereira (Tanjong Pagar GRC) and Wan Rizal (Jalan Besar GRC) about MOE's approach to ensuring the security and integrity of students' personal learning devices, as well as measures to protect against online harm and data breaches.
«The plans are the same - we are planning to launch,» Roscosmos Director General Yury Borisov told
In Peter Kuznick opinion, despite Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's assertions, «Ukraine is not going to drive every Russian soldier from the country»
Christelle Neant said that the Ukrainian armed forces is drafting people with no military experience as part of its mobilization campaign and sends them to the frontline after «just two or three weeks of training»
«This yet another presidential term is a fact illustrating the people’s boundless confidence in your leadership,» Maha Vajiralongkorn said
Euro declines to 97.49 rubles
The flag of Israel will fly at Ottawa City Hall on May 14 to mark the country's Independence Day, but the City of Ottawa says it will not hold the customary flag-raising ceremony due to concerns about public safety.
While Modi is very popular in the state, especially in urban areas, the Telangana BJP will have to contend with deep internal fissures. Of the 17 candidates the party has fielded, only a handful are old Sangh hands; most are recent imports from other parties. This has left some core BJP men upset.
Three Indian nationals, Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh, appeared before a Canadian court via video on Tuesday to confront charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder related to the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. The individuals, suspected to be members of an alleged hit squad, were apprehended in Edmonton on Friday.
Air India Express has cancelled more than 70 international and domestic flights from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning due to «mass sick leave» among senior crew members, according to the airline's spokeswoman. The guests who have been affected by the cancellations would be refunded or receive a complimentary rescheduling, the spokesperson informed.
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will commence activities to facilitate construction of the New Houses of Parliament Building at National Heroes Park during the current financial year. Details are contained in the Jamaica Public Bodies...
A man accused of defrauding a woman of more than $1,000,000 in a car deal today made restitution in the sum of $100,000 in the St Catherine Parish Court. Fraud accused Patrick Rennie,37, is charged with obtaining money by means of false pretence....
The Ministry of Health and Wellness aims to assist 8,000 Jamaicans under the Second Chance Smile Programme this year. Making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7, Minister of Health and Wellness,...