On Monday, the Supreme Court did not halt the Calcutta High Court's decision to invalidate the appointment of over 25,000 teachers in West Bengal. However, it did prevent the CBI from conducting further investigation into the recruitment scam. The state, feeling alarmed, feared that the central agency might disrupt the TMC government by potentially arresting the entire cabinet during the election campaign.
Israeli media reports say the International Criminal Court might soon issue arrest warrants for senior Israeli government and military officials.
According to the spokesman, Blinken had a meeting with foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the Secretary General of the Palestine Liberation Organization
JEDDAH: The Technical Female College in Jeddah launched a three-day Fashion Technology Hackathon on Monday to promote innovation and creativity in the fashion industry, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event, which is overseen by the general administration for student activities, was attended by Marei Al-Qarni, director general of technical and vocational training in the Makkah region.
RIYADH: The latest graduates of Saudi Arabia’s Leaders 2030 program and the Misk Fellowship program were honored during the first annual meeting of the Saudi Leadership Society Council. The graduation ceremony for the third and fourth groups to complete the Leaders 2030 program took place during the meeting, along with the announcement that they will join the council.
RIYADH: Soltan Al-Jurais, acting deputy minister of human resources and social development, is leading the Saudi delegation at the 11th Asia-Pacific Cooperative Ministers’ Conference, taking place in the Dead Sea region of Jordan from April 28-30. He delivered a speech emphasizing the vital role of the cooperative sector in developmental and economic aspects, especially in achieving sustainable development goals, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
ISLAMABAD: Over 65,000 Pakistani pilgrims are set to benefit from Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route Initiative during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, Pakistan’s religious affairs secretary said on Monday, compared with the 26,000 pilgrims who used the facility from the Pakistan capital in 2023. Pakistani officials confirmed last week that Saudi authorities have approved the Makkah Route Initiative’s expansion to the airport in Karachi, the country’s most populous city. Launched in 2019, the initiative was initially extended only to the airport in Islamabad.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UN Environment Programme have announced campaigns to combat desertification, restore ecosystems, and strengthen drought resilience ahead of World Environment Day celebrations on June 5 in Riyadh. The announcement was made at the opening of Saudi Arabia’s Environment Week on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli inaugurated the annual event that aspires to raise awareness of the importance of environmental protection.
An American journalist details her trip to Donbass, where Ukrainian POWs, defectors and locals are rebuilding the region from devastation Read Full Article at RT.com
Migrants, believed to be from Eastern Europe, recently relocated from the Hyde Park Corner area of Park Lane to land near Marble Arch, leaving rubbish behind.
According to a poll conducted by the Icelandic Centre for Social Research, Prósenta, there is a strong changing movement among the top-ranking runners for president, and this can be seen in the results of other polling firms, such as Maskína and Gallup.
The first session will see the Chiefs of Defense meet in a NATO-Ukraine Council format to discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation on the ground, and NATO and Allied continued support to Ukraine
In his opinion, Hamas has been given «a very generous offer of sustained 40 days ceasefire, the release of potentially thousands of Palestinian prisoners, in return for the release of these hostages» that have remained in captivity for over 200 days
Participants the mourning events laid flowers and wreaths to three memorials
According to the document, the banks in question include the Central Bank of Russia, VTB, Alfa Bank, Sberbank, Vneshekonombank, Otkrytiye, Sovkombank, Rosbank, Zenit and Sankt-Peterburg
A spokesperson of the US National Security Council refused to comment on the phone call between the two leaders, but pointed out Washington’s position, which says that the ICC jurisdiction does not cover the situation in Palestine
Officials from National Registration Bureau (NRB) have extended the registration of people in Lilongwe Rural following complaints of failure by many to register due to unavailability of adequate cameramen and other facilities. The registration, which started on April 7 will now end on May 6, 2024. Voters will be eligible to vote if they have […] The post NRB extends registration of people in Lilongwe Rural due to unavailability of facilities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Government, through the Ministry of Health, has asked to meet the leadership of healthcare workers’ groups tomorrow in Lilongwe over their planned demonstrations across the country on Thursday. The groups- National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi (Nonm) Physicians Assistants Union of Malawi (Paum) are mobilising for protests over government’s alleged “dishonesty” and failure […] The post Govt shaken with Health workers Thursday protests: Invites their leaders for meeting this Tuesday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Interns under the Malawi Government Graduate Internship Programme have asked the government to increase their allowance from K80 000 to K250 000 per month. In a letter dated April 19 2024 addressed to the Ministry of Labour Principal Secretary, the interns said they have made the request due to the country’s rising high cost […] The post Govt interns, who receive K80 000 allowance per months, wants it increased to K250 000 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
On Monday, external affairs minister S Jaishankar emphasized that India's significant deployment of naval vessels to protect shipping routes amidst Houthi attacks in the Red Sea has bolstered India's global standing. Jaishankar pointed out that currently, there are 21 Indian Navy ships stationed in the region, actively ensuring the security of vital international shipping lanes and reducing trade costs.
A 13-year-old boy was buried alive when a new landslide occurred in the Karool area of Ramban district on Monday afternoon. The continuous rains caused damage to Jammu's hilly areas, leading to landslides and shooting stones along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. Houses within a 2km radius of the subsidence spot in Pernote village were also affected.
A motorist sustained injuries and his car was damaged after crashing into a tree downed by upset residents in Retreat, Westmoreland early this morning to protest over a lack of water in the area. Acting Commander for Zone Four of the Westmoreland...
More educators are being encouraged to obtain electronic vouchers to purchase laptop computers by e-Learning Jamaica Limited (eLJAM), under its Own Your Own Device programme. Chief Executive Officer, eLJAM, Andrew Lee, told JIS News that this is to...
The police are probing the shooting death of a man along Bond Street in Kingston on Sunday. He is 39-year-old vendor Leroy O'Sullivan of Tulip Lane, Kingston 14. The police report that about 6 a.m., the man was standing at his cart along the...
Former police constable Austin Cunningham, who was convicted in the St James Parish Court in October 2017 for corruptly soliciting $100,000 for the release of a motor vehicle, has lost his appeal against his conviction. Cunningham was...
All male Ukrainians are required to undergo military readiness health checks before July 18, an official has said Read Full Article at RT.com
New Delhi has strongly protested against Khalistan separatist slogans being chanted at event in Canada that was attended by PM Trudeau Read Full Article at RT.com
The Russian Defense Ministry has published fresh footage showing FPV drones hitting Ukrainian positions in Donbass Read Full Article at RT.com
The Israeli prime minister could be indicted for war crimes along with his defense minister and senior military commanders Read Full Article at RT.com
Hamas is the only obstacle to relief from Israeli bombardments for the people of Gaza, the US has said Read Full Article at RT.com
A Calgary elementary school principal has been charged with possession of child pornography, authorities announced Monday.