A top economist has described the Government’s budget for the upcoming financial year as “credible”. Dr Adrian Stokes cited, as evidence, the Government’s commitment to run a balanced budget for the 2025-2026 financial year, which begins on...

The BJP secured a sweeping victory in Haryana’s civic polls, winning key cities like Ambala, Faridabad, and Gurugram. CM Nayab Singh Saini called the results a public endorsement of the «triple-engine government» driving rapid development. He reaffirmed PM Modi’s vision of a «Viksit Bharat» by 2047 and pledged to fulfill the BJP’s poll promise, including financial aid for women under the 'Lado Lakshmi Yojana.'

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized the National Education Policy, calling it a «saffron policy» designed to promote Hindi over regional languages, particularly Tamil. «National Education Policy is not education policy; it is saffron policy. The policy is not created to develop India but to develop Hindi. We are opposing the policy as it would destroy the Tamil Nadu education system completely,» Stalin said.

Despite India's recent reduction of tariffs on American bourbon, the Trump administration insists the 100% duty is still unhelpful. The White House highlights that this discrepancy impacts US spirits market expansion, emphasizing the need for fair treatment of American businesses globally.

Although the newly formed Sembawang West single-member constituency (SMC) has split from the Sembawang group representation constituency (GRC) for the upcoming general election, it «remains an integral part of the Sembawang family», said MP Ong Ye Kung. Ong, who is also Minister for Health, said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (March 12) that the new ward's upgrading and development plans will continue to be part of the GRC's town development plan. «As an SMC, [Sembawang West] will be able to have more autonomy and flexibility to implement initiatives to address the specific needs of its residents,» he wrote. Ong also said that the change in electoral boundaries in the area was not surprising as more residents have moved into Sembawang GRC, and the population has expanded considerably over the past few years. «Increasing the number of MPs from five to six in the area will help to better serve the needs of our residents,» he said, adding that the key change for the constituency is that it will go from being a five-person GRC to a «five-person GRC plus an SMC».

Fired Justice Department pardon attorney Elizabeth Oyer says she was ousted after refusing to back restoring gun ownership rights to the actor Mel Gibson.

The latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.

Two more persons have been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into a $47.5 million phishing scam at the National Commercial Bank (NCB). The arrests were made about 5 a.m. Wednesday by personnel from the the Major Organised...

The seismic activity at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row has slowed down, but yesterday morning four earthquakes were measured in quick succession. A natural hazard expert says that the next eruption is getting closer.

Police in South Iceland are investigating the death of a man who succumbed to his injuries early yesterday morning. Authorities have confirmed that the nature of his injuries suggests foul play.

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be introducing Saturday operations at select tax offices in every parish across the island. The move is aimed at improving taxpayer convenience and boosting revenue collection. TAJ currently provides...

A joint statement, published after March 11 US-Ukrainian talks in Jeddah, said that the countries have agreed to sign a comprehensive agreement on the development of critically important mineral resources soon

Bosnia-Herzegovina is effectively governed by a high representative of the international community, a position established under the Dayton Agreement

Zelensky told reporters that he had not yet received an invitation from US President Donald Trump to visit the White House

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated earlier that Washington had touched upon the issue of Ukraine’s territorial concessions during the March 11 talks in Saudi Arabia

Total oil imports by China declined by 11% month on month or by 1.3 mln barrels daily in January 2025 to 10 mln barrels per day

Hungary is legally bound to reach climate neutrality by 2050 (see trajectory in Figure 1), and aims to achieve a 50 % reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 compared with 1990 levels. Hungary accounted for 1.6 % of the EU's net GHG emissions in 2023, and achieved a net emissions reduction of 32.5 % from 2005 to 2023, slightly more than the EU average reduction of 30.5 % over the same period. Emissions from sectors under the EU emissions trading system (ETS) were more than halved (-55.3 %). For the effort-sharing sectors, Hungary over-achieved its targets for 2020, and expects to deliver on the updated 2030 obligations. In August 2023, Hungary proposed a revision to its recovery and resilience plan, adding a REPowerEU chapter. Hungary submitted a draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) in August 2023; the European Commission assessed it and made recommendations for the final updated NECP, which was published in October 2024. In a 2023 survey, a third of Hungarians, compared with an EU average of 46 %, identified climate change to be one of the four most serious problems facing the world. Most expect business and industry (60 %) to tackle climate change, less than half consider it the task of national governments (48 %) or the EU (41 %), while only 18 % find it to be a personal responsibility. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This study first analyses the existing European security architecture, as it has emerged since World War II. It does so from an organisational perspective, looking at NATO, the OCSE and EU defence policy, as well as from a series of national country perspectives, trying to find underlying motives for national defence policies. After looking at recent policy responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the pivotal years since 2022, five scenarios for a possible future European security architecture are presented and explored. These scenarios look in particular at the level of agency of EU Member States and the EU as a whole, also referred to as EU strategic autonomy, and the relationship between the EU and NATO. They also take into consideration the possible outcome of the war in Ukraine, EU-Russia relations and US foreign and defence policy. The scenarios were tested in interviews with 15 security experts. Conclusive remarks and policy considerations indicate markers for future policy actions. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon dramatically quit today insisting she wants to start a 'new chapter' outside of politics.

Film bosses had originally planned to stage a glittering Hollywood soiree worthy of the staggering $269.4 million spent on making the movie.

Comedian Katherine Ryan has become the latest Netflix star to criticise the Duchess of Sussex - accusing her of lying and putting on an act of 'oh, I'm just so humble' in her new lifestyle show.

The rugby player, 39, was seen holding hands with the glamorous reality starlet, who previously dated US World Cup goalie hero Tim and rugby star Ben.

Experts have warned that just one small drink could be enough to cause serious problems, but consuming smaller amounts in rapid succession could also cause issues.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A federal lawmaker accused officials close to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday of diverting national security funds to pay clan-based militias in Puntland, claiming this misallocation undermines efforts against Islamic State militants.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali Lower House of Parliament approved the Insurance Companies Bill and the Financial Institutions Bill on Wednesday during a session in Mogadishu.

Following the collapse of the Somalia central government in 1991, the capacity of public institutions has considerably weakened, including government agencies designated to promote good governance, create public trust, fight corruption and safeguard public resources. This lack of accountability and oversight has contributed to the increase in corruption and misuse of public assets and prolonged recovery.

The Iranian Red Crescent Society held a drill on Tuesday for dispatching forces to different parts of the country to offer services to travelers during the Nowruz holidays, which start on March 21.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Tbilisi City Court found Saakashvili guilty of embezzling over $3.2 million in state funds and sentenced him to nine years in prison

In addition, the Federal Penitentiary Service escorted 60 Russian citizens and stateless persons to Russia, whose extradition Moscow had sought

Marco Rubio did not answer questions about reports in the US media of US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff’s plans to visit Russia later in the week

According to OPEC data, oil production in Russia in December 2024 was 9.004 million bpd, in January - 8.977 million bpd

On January 15, Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held in the enclave