Congress leader Shashi Tharoor amused netizens with his witty responses to culinary debates on social media. He humorously critiqued an 'idli pizza' cutting style, attributing it to software engineering logic. Previously, Tharoor also defended the South Indian idli against a comparison to rasgulla, highlighting its unique preparation and culinary significance.

Twenty-four Indian seafarers are urgently seeking help after their vessel was reportedly attacked off Oman's coast, near the Strait of Hormuz. The Forward Seamen's Union of India has appealed to the Indian Navy and authorities for intervention amidst rising regional tensions. Details regarding the attack and the vessel remain unconfirmed by official sources.

INDIA bloc leaders met, agreeing to petition the Chief Justice on electoral integrity and demanding the Education Minister's resignation over exam controversies. They also called for an all-party meeting on the economy and pledged to meet bi-monthly. Parliament coordination will continue daily during the monsoon session.

India has voiced grave concern over escalating Middle East violence, urging immediate de-escalation and diplomatic talks. The ongoing conflict, now over 100 days, is causing immense human suffering and impacting the global economy. Indian missions in Israel and Iran have issued urgent travel and safety advisories for citizens, emphasizing caution and immediate departure where necessary.

Canadian businesses that comply with CUSMA were spared in the Trump administration's latest tariffs, but for many of them, it hasn't brought a total sigh of relief as compliance has come with its own set of frustrations. «It's actually quite a nightmare,» says the co-owner of a puzzle company in Ottawa.

While frauds continue to evolve, experts say the emotional manipulation behind them largely stays the same — so knowing how those pressure tactics work and paying attention to how you’re feeling could be the key to avoiding being scammed.

A CBC News investigation found a number of Facebook accounts run by people overseas impersonating real Albertan separatists.

Gasoline prices across the European Union have risen by an average of 13.6% since April

The exhibition is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of sister-city ties between the two cities

The Russian, who is playing under a neutral status at international tournaments, is now 6th in the WTA Rankings with 5,751 points

Vice President for Planning Ricardo Menendez said the country’s current production exceeds 1 mln barrels per day

Dmitry Gendelman specified that any attack from Lebanon will lead to a strike on Dahieh

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is expected to remain in power after his party won just under 50% of the vote Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump is reportedly eyeing the purchase of the Chagos Islands in a bid to sidestep the UK over the future of a key military base Read Full Article at RT.com

As Poland and Lithuania seek more US troops and bases, the debate is no longer about defense alone but about sovereignty and dependence Read Full Article at RT.com

[New Times] The Léopards, DR Congo's national football team, endured a painful campaign at the 1974 FIFA World Cup in West Germany. Their Yugoslav coach, Blagoje Vidinić, had earned praise for leading the squad to victory at the 1974 Africa Cup of Nations.

What was meant to be a lively event was marred by overcrowding and long queues at art and thrift market Mercury Festival over the weekend, with a would-be attendee describing it as a «war zone» after overcrowding forced organisers to suspend entry at multiple junctures. The woman — TikTok user @zilliediaries — posted on that platform on Saturday (June 6) showing a swarm of people populating the fourth floor hallway of Suntec City, with the caption: «It's literally a war zone to Mercury Fest...»She shared that she was ultimately unable to get in, claiming there were 8,000 people in line and that queue numbers had been stopped. Disappointed by the «wasted trip», she added: «It's like the whole Singapore is here.»Another TikTok video by user @twopratakosong that same day show a large crowd gathered near the entrance, seemingly waiting to be granted entry, at around 1.43pm. One netizen commented that they joined the queue at 3.30pm and only managed to enter after almost a five-hour wait at 8pm, shortly before the event ended at 8.30pm.

A Singaporean man went on an unusual cross-island journey after his AirPods Pro case went missing, tracking its live location from Jurong to Toa Payoh in a bid to recover it.In a TikTok video posted on Sunday (June 7), Ethan, 22, recounted how he lost the case on June 5, either at Beauty World or at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.He had bought it «only a month earlier using money from my National Service allowance».Speaking to AsiaOne, he said he was shocked to find out that it was first located at Jurong Point. After finding out that a replacement would cost $139, he decided to try recovering it instead.Tracking it across the islandEthan, who lives in Serangoon, began tracking its movements through the Find My app on June 6.Using its location history, he noticed it had travelled from Jurong Point towards Toa Payoh. 

As Malawians grapple with rising living costs, underfunded public services and repeated government calls for fiscal discipline, a lingering anomaly at the heart of government is raising uncomfortable questions about whether the administration is practising the austerity measures it preaches. For months, former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Masauko Chamkakala has reportedly continued receiving a […] The post Idle but Still on Payroll: DPP Saga Raises Fresh Questions About Government’s Commitment to Austerity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A total of 254,486 Standard Eight learners across Malawi today begin sitting for the Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations, marking one of the most important milestones in their academic journey. The examinations, administered by the Malawi National Examinations Board (Maneb), start with an English paper at 8am and will conclude on Wednesday […] The post Over 254,000 Learners Begin PSLCE Examinations as Maneb Tightens Security appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Not for generations has Britain faced the scale of the threat that menaces us today. What are the biggest shortfalls in the UK's military capabilities? And what will it cost to get us back on track?

US officials are believed to have drawn up a proposal to bypass the UK and make their own deal to take control of Diego Garcia, according to reports.

While walking home from grocery shopping along Upper Thomson Road in July 2014, Lim Giok was hit by a lorry at a traffic junction.Lim, who was 66 then, suffered a brain injury and had to undergo four operations in the subsequent months.Complications caused her to lose control of the right side of her body, like a stroke patient.Despite making a full physical recovery, she still suffers from memory loss and cognitive impairment.Traffic deaths hit a 10-year high in 2025, with 149 killed, compared with 141 in 2016. There were 142 deaths in 2024. The number of injured people also increased, from 9,342 in 2024 to 9,955 in 2025.Given the dire situation on the roads, The Straits Times has been running a series of stories to call on all road users to be more careful.In 2025, there were 247 traffic accidents involving elderly pedestrians, up from 203 in 2024. The 27 elderly pedestrian deaths in 2025 were among 36 pedestrian deaths in total for the year.Lim’s relative, who wanted to be known as Koh, said his family was devastated by the accident.

A 33-year-old man from Thunder Bay, Ont., has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 36-year-old Kelsey Anderson, who was reported missing in the northwestern Ontario city last month. The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) said the charge is the result of a major crime unit investigation, during which a deceased person, later identified as Anderson, was located.

The US Army is preparing to carry out its first executions of death-row service members since 1961, according to ABC News Read Full Article at RT.com

[New Zimbabwe] The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has released the 13th edition of the global rights index, the only comprehensive, global annual survey of the violation of workers' rights and has placed Zimbabwe on the 'watch list'.

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