Washington’s “illegal” restrictions have undermined bilateral trade, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com Read more
The Supreme Court, during a hearing on petitions challenging Waqf Act changes, acknowledged some provisions as beneficial but sought clarification on others. Concerns were raised regarding 'waqf by user' property scrutiny and the inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies.
The US has shut down the State Department’s “disinformation” office Read Full Article at RT.com
A Delhi court has demanded an explanation from Tihar Jail authorities regarding the co-location of Christian Michel James, an AgustaWestland case suspect, with undertrial Shahnawaz, despite the latter's history of disciplinary issues. James alleges inmates cut deals for special treatment and recounts surviving poisoning attempts during his six-year imprisonment.
Manipur's security forces have apprehended 11 members of proscribed militant groups across four districts in the last 48 hours, focusing on factions involved in extortion. Since May 2023, ethnic unrest has led to a surge in splinter groups, with nearly 40 underground outfits now active in the Imphal valley.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of orchestrating communal riots in Murshidabad over the new waqf law, alleging the involvement of central agencies and Home Minister Amit Shah. She questioned the urgency of amending the waqf Act amid the volatile situation in Bangladesh. Banerjee also criticized the BSF's role in the violence and threatened action.
Justice Dinesh Maheshwari, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the chairman of the 23rd Law Commission by the Central Government. The commission's responsibilities include submitting a report on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), studying laws impacting the poor, and identifying laws hindering India's economic progress. The 23rd Law Commission will be functional until August 2027.
Belgium has revealed plans to raise debt and cut welfare amid US push for higher NATO spending Read Full Article at RT.com
Mogadishu (HOL) — Al-Shabaab militants have seized control of the strategic town of Aadan Yabaal in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region following a dawn assault involving explosions and prolonged combat, local sources told HOL.
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Trump nominee Ed Martin’s 100-plus appearances on Russian state-directed media RT and Sputnik from 2016 to 2024 alarm some former national security officials.
The BJP-led Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC-Leh) has unanimously passed a bill to reserve 33% of seats for women, marking a significant step towards gender equity in the region. This decision by LAHDC-Leh aims to empower women, especially those from rural areas, to participate in leadership roles and contribute to policymaking, aligning with the broader vision of women's empowerment.
The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of the Telangana government's actions. The government felled trees and removed green cover in Kancha Gachibowli forest. The court warned of potential jail time for senior officers. This is if the green cover is not restored. The court emphasized its commitment to protecting the environment. It demanded a revival plan for the damaged area.
Thousands of Ahmedabad students planning to study in the US this summer are facing visa appointment delays. Since mid-March, securing visa interview slots has become increasingly difficult, causing stress for students with university admissions and I-20 forms. The recent US embassy crackdown on illegal visa appointment methods and potential changes in immigration policies are adding to the uncertainty.
Justice Kurian Joseph will lead a Tamil Nadu committee to explore greater state autonomy within constitutional limits, addressing long-standing Centre-state issues. The committee will delve into financial autonomy, the role of governors, and other unresolved grievances, drawing from past commissions like Sarkaria and Punchhi. Justice Joseph accepted the role pro bono, upholding his commitment to avoid government jobs post-retirement.
Le Maroc continue de marquer des points sur l'échiquier diplomatique européen concernant la question du Sahara marocain. Dernier soutien en date : la Croatie, qui rejoint la dynamique enclenchée par plusieurs capitales du Vieux Continent en exprimant son appui au plan d'autonomie proposé par Rabat. Une évolution géopolitique que le ministre marocain des Affaires étrangères, Nasser Bourita, n'a pas manqué de mettre en lumière à l'issue de son périple européen, dont les retombées positives (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Le 12 avril 2025 restera une date historique pour le Gabon. Le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, déjà Président de la Transition, remporte l'élection présidentielle avec plus de 90 % des suffrages exprimés. Ce score, aussi massif que symbolique, marque l'adhésion d'une très large majorité de Gabonais au projet de refondation porté par le Rassemblement des Bâtisseurs (RDB), plateforme de soutien électoral formée autour du candidat. Mais à peine le scrutin achevé, une dynamique (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Libreville, le 16 avril 2025 – Le Ministère de la Jeunesse et des Sports informe l'opinion nationale et internationale que la dette envers Patrice Neveu, objet du contentieux opposant l'Etat gabonais à l'ancien sélectionneur des Panthères, a été intégralement réglée ce mercredi 16 avril 2025. Le paiement de cette dette marque la volonté ferme des autorités gabonaises de respecter leurs engagements vis-à-vis des instances sportives internationales. En effet, cette situation faisait (...) - FOOTBALL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
There were calls amongst the LGBT + community to 'amplify trans voices' after judges decided the definition of sex in the Equality Act is binary.
Qatar is committed to a diplomatic path to resolving the Ukraine conflict and aims to play an active role, its Foreign Ministry has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
Washington’s rapprochement with Moscow over the opposition of allies has shattered the global order, according to Francois Bayrou Read Full Article at RT.com
Selon Météo France, des orages vont éclater au-dessus des îles de la Société ce mercredi, occasionnant des grains et ponctuellement de forts cumuls de précipitations.
Des feux de circulation ont été piratés dans plusieurs villes de Californie pour diffuser des messages parodiques imitant la voix des patrons de la tech Elon Musk et Mark Zuckerberg, selon des vidéos devenues virales sur les réseaux sociaux.
Jamaican fugitive Orville Pernell, who escaped from the Kingston Central police lock-up in December 2021, is in custody after being arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Savannah, Georgia. The 32-year-old escaped...
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a woman is someone born biologically female, excluding transgender people from the legal definition in a long-running dispute between a feminist group and the Scottish government...
LONDON (AP) — Five years after COVID-19 triggered national lockdowns, economic uncertainty and killed millions, the World Health Organization’s member countries agreed on a draft “pandemic treaty” that sets guidelines for how the international...
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal shooting of George Griffiths, otherwise called 'Cookie', by the police during an alleged confrontation on Tuesday in Cambridge, St Elizabeth. The police report that about...
[New Times] Access to electricity in Rwanda has increased, rising from 34 per cent in 2017, to 72 per cent in 2024, according to the new Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV7).
[New Times] On New Year's Day in 1994, Simon Pierre Ndayisenga left his home in Rukumberi, Shore area, near Bugesera District, to go and live with his uncle in Kibungo town. His father sent him away after witnessing early signs of an impending genocide in their area.
Happiness levels have remained “surprisingly resilient in the face of external shocks,” a poll has found Read Full Article at RT.com
Washington and London are currently negotiating a tariff agreement Read Full Article at RT.com
