The US Treasury has extended its waiver on Russian oil in transit through mid-May to offset the price shock from the Iran war Read Full Article at RT.com
Two India-flagged vessels, the Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav, were targeted by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing a convoy of 14 ships to abort transit. The incident caused confusion over passage instructions, with multiple vessels turning back. India has lodged a protest with Iran, urging safe passage for merchant shipping.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress of opposing the women's reservation bill, claiming the party worked against greater political representation for Bengal's daughters. He asserted the BJP prioritizes women's empowerment and safety, promising improved welfare delivery if elected in the state.
Two Indian-flagged tankers, Bhagya Lakshmi and Sanmar Herald, were denied passage and reportedly fired upon by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz. Crew members of Bhagya Lakshmi were told to turn back, while Sanmar Herald reported being fired upon despite prior clearance. India has raised concerns with Iran over the safety of merchant shipping.
Opposition leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee, and D.K. Shivakumar have strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of misrepresenting facts regarding the women's reservation bill. They contend the government used the bill as a political shield for delimitation, not genuine empowerment, and that the bill's passage was deliberately stalled. Leaders emphasized Congress's long-standing support for women's representation.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will back an independent candidate in Edappadi after their nominee's disqualification. Vijay urged voters to support K Premakumar, calling it a «fitting lesson» against alleged suppression of their symbol. This strategic shift occurs as TVK, launched in February, contests its first Assembly elections against established Dravidian parties.
In the warm waters emanating from Ontario's largest nuclear plant, fish are gathering by the thousands. Ahead of an Earth Day livestream, CBC News got a rare look at what some call a 'fish city,' a striking scene scientists say may signal a changing Great Lakes ecosystem.
Le moment est solennel et l'événement riche en émotions. Zita Oligui Nguema, Première Dame du Gabon, a été élevée au rang de Docteur Honoris Causa. C'était ce vendredi 17 avril 2026, en marge du lancement de l'Organisation des Premières Dames d'Afrique pour le Développement (OPDAD). Elle a été distinguée en présence du président de la République, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Le titre de Docteur Honoris Causa lui a été décerné par le Conseil Africain et Franco-Arabe pour les Grades. (...) - ENSEIGNEMENT SUPÉRIEUR / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
However, it is not critical, according to a researcher and senior advisor at the Indian Institute of Energy and Resources
Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that Western sanctions had not played their part
The Russian President's assistant noted that the total number of Soviet citizens who died during the war was also calculated using the same formula
The Belarusian leader reminded us that Minsk and Moscow are legally bound together
Unlike other countries that showed their true colors during the conflict, the Jewish state is fighting to the last, the American leader said
It is not uncommon to see vehicles switching lanes to follow emergency vehicles on expressways — especially during rush hour traffic — but this time five motorists ended up needing help.An accident involving five cars took place at about 7.10pm on Friday (April 17) along the Central Expressway (CTE) towards Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), before Bukit Timah Road exit. Map showing where the five-vehicle pileup happened. INFOGRAPHIC: AsiaOne Videos posted on social media show a Traffic Police (TP) expressway patrol car on the rightmost of four lanes with its emergency blinkers on.
Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung will co-chair the 5th Singapore-China Social Governance Forum with China's Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission (PLAC) Chen Wenqing during his visit to Hangzhou, China, from Sunday (April 19) to April 22.In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said the forum is one of the key bilateral cooperation platforms between Singapore and China.«It provides an opportunity for officials from both countries to share experiences and exchange views on issues related to social governance,» the ministry said.Themed «Building cohesive and stable communities through dispute resolution», the forum will feature keynote addresses by the Coordinating Minister and Secretary Chen, who oversees national security and intelligence. He is also a member of the Chinese Communist Party's political bureau.At the forum, Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli will deliver a speech on the main theme.
A group of seniors who exercise at a public space near a HDB estate in Ang Mo Kio have been hit with noise complaints from an irate resident.Taking to Facebook group Complaint Singapore on Wednesday (April 15), the resident voiced frustration over how the group would allegedly play «extreme loud music for their own entertainment» weekly.«They start to play from 7.30pm to 10pm. Such selfish behaviour. People need to rest, study or even work,» the resident said.The common area where the exercise sessions are held is between Blocks 230 and 231 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, reported Shin Min Daily News.Speaking to the Chinese publication, organiser Yu Ziying (transliteration) said the group of seniors live in the neighbourhood and had been practicing qigong together once a week for almost 40 years.«Everything was fine but in the last four years, we would frequently get complaints from a resident,» said the 78-year-old.In 2025, the group relocated their sessions to a courtyard about 200 metres away.That was until a car accident this January, which killed a 59-year-old pedestrian at that courtyard.
Trapped between loyalty and survival, Vance must escape Donald Trump’s design or risk becoming the face of its failure Read Full Article at RT.com
The suspect in the deadly mass shooting in Kiev reportedly called for the murder of Jews on social media Read Full Article at RT.com
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has called for the EU to resume Russian gas imports amid an energy crisis Read Full Article at RT.com
US officials urged Cuba to move toward a market economy during a rare trip to Havana Read Full Article at RT.com
A series of explosions in Brussels’ Saint-Gilles district has been linked to escalating gang violence Read Full Article at RT.com
À Tautira, berceau du va’a, s’est tenu ce samedi 18 avril une journée portes ouvertes dédiée à la navigation ancestrale. Au programme : plusieurs ateliers autour de l’océan dédié au public. L’occasion aussi de célébrer un an de navigation pour Rapa-Atea, un projet familial qui renoue avec la pirogue à voile traditionnelle.
La gendarmerie nationale recrute. Mais avant de s'engager, les candidats connaissent-ils véritablement les missions qui les attendent ? Pour la deuxième année consécutive, la brigade de Faa'a ouvrait ses portes au public pour la matinée du samedi 18 avril. L'occasion de découvrir les quelque 300 métiers de la gendarmerie. Entre l'État-Major, les unités opérationnelles ou les réservistes, le choix est vaste. Parmi les temps forts de la matinée, une opération musclée de la compagnie des îles du vent.
Nearly 200 people gathered at the legislature in Regina Saturday to protest the lack of consultation around Bell Canada's planned AI data centre, set to be built in Sherwood. The rural municipality's council is set to vote on the AI centre's development agreement on Monday.
Two First Nations in Manitoba's Interlake region have declared a state of emergency ahead of a potentially devastating flood.
NEW YORK (AP): Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she’d laboured to understand when to speak up or stay silent in meetings. She replayed conversations in her head, worrying she’d misunderstood or said the wrong thing. Noisy environments distressed her. She watched her peers receive promotions when she didn’t.
Just minutes from St Mary’s seaside capital of Port Maria, the Frontier (Phase 2) Housing Scheme appears at first glance to be an idyllic residential enclave with its elevated lots gazing out towards Pagee Beach. But a closer look tells a different story – uneven roads riddled with potholes break its polished image, street lighting is scarce, and residents have for years been without piped water, and proper garbage collection.
After nearly three decades protecting the public, retired Jamaican police officer Marlon Campbell* sits at home, sometimes unable to pay his light bill. He gave his working life to the State, but more than four years after leaving the force, he has not received his final pension letter and the full pension he is entitled to remains unpaid. “It’s one of the things where you leave now and you have regrets. It is that bad,” said the retiree, who served over two decades in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) before retiring almost a decade ago.
The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) did not turn over hundreds of documents that were critical to an operation and turnaround plan it commissioned for millions of dollars, the Canadian consulting firm that was contracted to draft it has alleged. This claim by Williams Pragmatic Services (WPS) comes amid scrutiny of its contract with the UHWI by Jamaican lawmakers. Hodine Williams, chief executive officer (CEO) of WPS, dismissed questions raised publicly about the qualification and competence of the consultants.
Scientific and Medical Supplies has rejected findings by the auditor general that the company benefited from a “misuse” of the University Hospital of the West Indies’ (UHWI) tax-exemption status for imports, and has signalled it has no intention of repaying a cent. Managing Director Howard Lau dismissed the audit conclusions outright, maintaining that the shipment of 40 specialised waste bins linked to his company belonged to the hospital and not his company.
When Prince Harry spoke last week of the need for parents to 'upgrade' from the behaviour of the previous generation, it sounded as though he was pointing a finger at King Charles.
