Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, demonstrated India's 'Atmanirbhar' capability as a force multiplier, with over 65% of defense equipment now domestically manufactured. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai highlighted the operation's success in achieving objectives through a calibrated, decisive response without escalating into prolonged conflict, underscoring multi-agency coordination and intelligence dominance.

Union minister Chirag Paswan condemned the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide, Chandranath Rath, calling it «politics of violence» that West Bengal voters rejected. Paswan alleged TMC goons were responsible and stated the central government will not tolerate such violence, asserting a BJP government will soon be formed in the state.

The Congress is set to announce its Kerala chief ministerial pick by Sunday after consultations with newly elected MLAs and senior leaders. The party high command will make the final decision following a resolution authorizing them to choose the CM candidate. Frontrunners include V D Satheesan, K C Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala.

Polls opened this morning for elections to English councils and the Scottish and Welsh devolved assemblies in which Labour is on course for a major drubbing.

The Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram to post a pair of unseen photos of Archie, one of the young prince lying on his father's chest and the other of him pictured with his little sister Princess Lilibet.

If you are still thinking of voting for the Green Party when heading to the polls today, make sure to take a look at the policies they intend to bring in.

Less than a five minute walk from the hectic bustle of Victoria station, I'm greeted by the iconic arched doorway and black awning of the The Goring hotel.

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) removed 959 online listings of illegal health products and warned 152 sellers in a joint operation led by Interpol from March 10 to 23.Eighty-nine other countries joined the clampdown, dubbed Operation Pangea, which targeted products such as unregistered medicines and medical devices and as well as pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.HSA said on Thursday (May 7) that over 82 per cent of the listings taken down in Singapore were selling unregistered contact lenses that have not been certified to have met the required safety, performance and quality standards.Other illegal listings were selling products such as prescription-only skin creams for acne and eczema, sexual enhancement medicines, nasal aspirators and nasal sprays, and oxygen concentrators.At Singapore's checkpoints, 6,641 units of illegal health products were seized, with most items brought in through international mail.Prescription medicines such as painkillers or sedatives made up 36 per cent of the confiscated products, with anti-parasitic medicines such as ivermectin coming second at 30 per cent.

A Singaporean and a Singapore Permanent Resident, who were passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius which is currently at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak, are currently isolated at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID).The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Thursday (May 7) that it is awaiting test results for the rare disease.«One has a runny nose but is otherwise well, and the other is asymptomatic. The risk to the general public in Singapore is currently low,» the public health authority said in a media release.According to the CDA, the two Singapore residents were on board the cruise ship at its point of departure from Argentina on April 1.Both men had left the ship at St Helena after a Dutch passenger died.They had taken the same flight as a confirmed hantavirus case, the Dutch passenger's wife, from St Helena to Johannesburg on April 25.The confirmed case died in Johannesburg.

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.1. Wildlife feeders, including those who feed birds, to face stiffer penalties under proposed amendmentsThose found illegally feeding wildlife, including those who feed birds, will face increased fines and potential imprisonment under proposed amendments to the Wildlife Act... » READ MORE2. Huang Yiliang seen getting into argument with neighbouring hawker

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La circulation est devenue particulièrement difficile sur le tronçon routier de 52 kilomètres reliant Koulamoutou à Boudianguila, localité située à la frontière du département de l'Offoué-Onoye, au centre-est du Gabon. Il a fallu près de deux heures à une délégation conduite, le 29 mars dernier, par le préfet du département de la Lolo-Bouenguidi, Michel Matsakassa, pour parcourir cette distance et atteindre le site d'installation du chef du village de Boudiango, dans le regroupement de (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A year after the U.S. DOGE Service dramatically slashed the civil service, government workers are still spooked about getting on the Trump administration’s bad side.

Amid the war with Iran, surging gas prices and backlash to his immigration policies, the president continues to dedicate extensive time to his signature project.

The political terrain remains forbidding, but the president’s crumbling approval ratings and the Iran war’s weight on the economy offer the party an opening.

The global implementation of the Basel III standards is a cornerstone of financial stability and of a level playing field for banks worldwide. Given the size of the US economy and banking system in general, and the global reach of its largest banks in particular, the delay in US implementation of Basel III has become a growing concern, which we documented in an earlier briefing. In March 2026, US authorities have now published a new consultation paper that purports to pave the way towards the completion of Basel III in the US. In the present briefing, we aim to identify and assess US-specificities compared to the international standard. This analysis is not least relevant against the background of a recent ECB working paper that argued inter alia that EU banks would have “somewhat higher” capital requirements “on average” if subject to current US rules. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Meghan Markle is out. Out of the Met Gala. Out of favour in Hollywood. Out of momentum. That, at least, is the current narrative. But the reality is rather different.

Lucy Letby has now been in prison for more than 2,000 days, and during all that time nobody has come up with any evidence that she ever harmed anyone.

Australia's Chief of the Defence Force Admiral (ADML) David Johnston has been conferred Singapore's highest military award — the Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera), or Distinguished Service Order (Military) — by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.ADML Johnston, 64, was presented the award at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) on Thursday (May 7) morning.It was given for his «significant contributions» in strengthening defence ties between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), said Mindef in a statement.The statement added that the frequent bilateral exercises and professional exchanges have deepened cooperation, strengthened interoperability and fostered closer people-to-people ties between the two armed forces.He is also credited with being a trusted partner in enhancing regional security cooperation through multilateral platforms such as the Five Power Defence Arrangements and the Asean Defence-Ministers Meeting Plus.

Those found illegally feeding wildlife, including those who feed birds, will face increased fines and potential imprisonment under proposed amendments to the Wildlife Act.The stiffer penalties come amid increased incidents of illegal wildlife feeding and aim to strengthen deterrence, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for National Development Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi while speaking in Parliament on Thursday (May 7).According to data from the National Parks Board (NParks), the number of cases where enforcement action was taken against illegal wildlife feeding has almost doubled — from close to 150 cases in 2021 to over 380 cases in 2025, with the majority involving pigeon feeding.Additionally, repeat offenders accounted for about 42 per cent of the cases in 2025.Up to a year in jailPersistent wildlife feeding in Singapore particularly involves invasive pest bird species like rock pigeons and house crows, which results in public disamenities and risks to public hygiene.As such, the maximum fines for both first-time and repeat wildlife feeding offences are set to double, said Dr Syed Harun.

The Government is not intending to expand the use of CDC vouchers to e-commerce or online transactions so as not to deviate from the intention of supporting hawkers and heartland merchants whilst helping Singaporeans cope with daily expenses, said Minister for Law Edwin Tong on Thursday (May 7).He was responding to a parliamentary question by MP Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik (Sengkang GRC), who noted that the vouchers currently cannot be used for e-commerce or online transactions.The first-term Workers' Party MP then asked if the Government will consider expanding the scheme to allow residents to use their vouchers for delivery orders from participating hawkers and heartland merchants.Abdul Muhaimin said this could benefit elderly, homebound, and less mobile residents who may face difficulties visiting physical outlets.In his written reply as Deputy Chairman of the People's Association, the minister reiterated that the CDC Vouchers Scheme, introduced in June 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, is intended to help Singaporean households cope with daily expenses.

Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran.

While reshaping the Green Party into an anti-Israel protest group has grown their membership numbers dramatically, Zack Polanski has unleashed 'dark forces' into British politics, Adams warned.

For Leanne Lucas, the most innocent of interactions, such as cooking with friends, can be a terrible trigger, instantly dragging her back to a scene of almost incomprehensible horror.

It all began with Made In Chelsea's Binky Felstead's audacious attempts to get a free birthday cake from an independent baker in return for a social media post.

Jewish teenagers were left fleeing for their lives after a car drove towards them at speed and mounted the pavement during a suspected anti-Semitic attack in Hendon, north London.

Shelley Simpson, 46, told customers they could make massive savings by using her business to book luxury holidays

Tower Hamlets in East London may look, sound and feel like a typical inner-city neighbourhood anywhere in Britain. It isn't.

The King, fresh from the diplomatic success of his State Visit to the USA last week, enjoyed a break at Wood Farm on the royal estate.

The proposal for an EU chips act 2.0, scheduled for publication on 27 May 2026 as part of the Tech Sovereignty Package, will aim to strengthen Europe’s resilience and technological sovereignty in semiconductors. It is expected to address the EU's lack of manufacturing capacity for advanced semiconductor nodes and for other chip markets where the EU holds a competitive advantage, improve the monitoring of semiconductor markets, and simplify the regulatory framework. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP