The Strait of Hormuz crisis has changed the calculations of every major power Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukrainians file nearly 12,000 complaints over mobilization Read Full Article at RT.com
The FBI director offered a brash defense to questions centering on a recent news report alleging that his “excessive drinking” impaired his ability to do the job.
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will join the men's national team at the world championship in Switzerland, his NHL club and Hockey Canada announced Tuesday.
Three Dawson Creek residents have received national honours for saving their friend and mother during a bear attack near the northeast B.C. city in 2022.
A wildfire threatening homes near Whitecourt continues to rage a few kilometres southeast of the northern Alberta town.
All 11 teachers who were suspended in 2024 for allegedly fostering a toxic climate at a Montreal school have had their licences revoked. Quebec's Ministry of Education released the final report by two interveners tasked with monitoring the situation at the Bedford elementary school and producing an action plan.
The 21st Livestock Census report's release has been postponed to after June due to technical issues in data compilation and validation. This quinquennial exercise, which concluded its data collection in February last year, aims to provide crucial updated figures on livestock and poultry populations for policy decisions.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Enforcement Directorate's plea to cancel the bail of alleged coal smuggling kingpin Anup Majee. While issuing a notice, the court noted the ED's prolonged investigation. Majee, accused in a Rs 2,700 crore scam, claims cooperation, but the ED highlights his accountant's absconding status and alleged payoffs.
Constitutional courts should be extremely reluctant to alter religious practices, a nine-judge Supreme Court bench cautioned. Only the will of the people, expressed through elected representatives in Parliament and assemblies, can bring about reforms in religious customs. The court emphasized that it's impossible to scrutinize every religious practice.
The India Meteorological Department has launched an AI-enabled monsoon forecasting system offering localized weather information up to four weeks in advance for farmers. A pilot service for Uttar Pradesh provides high-resolution rainfall forecasts at 1km resolution for up to 10 days, utilizing advanced AI and observational data.
A protracted property dispute between Sunjay Kapur's mother and wife has prompted the Supreme Court to appoint former CJI D Y Chandrachud as mediator. The apex court noted the legal battle's intensity, comparing it to the Mahabharat. A fresh plea alleges circumvention of a previous order, with the court set to hear the matter further.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Court of Appeal has temporarily suspended High Court conservatory orders that had blocked the implementation of a Kenya-US health cooperation framework, allowing the government to proceed with the programme pending determination of an ongoing appeal.
[allAfrica] When COP31 opens in Antalya, Türkiye, this November, you'll recognize the choreography immediately. I saw it all play out at COP29 in Baku: African ministers arrive with speeches about ambition, negotiators disappear into rooms with marked-up drafts, banners line the walkways outside, and climate slogans sound urgent. Ten days later, the summit ends and the final communiqué again calls for solidarity and a renewed pledge to keep 1.5°C alive.
[Dabanga] Khartoum / Omdurman / El Obeid / El Goz Locality / -- Sudan's worsening humanitarian crisis deepened sharply on Tuesday as the United Nations warned that drone warfare, artillery shelling, fires in displacement camps, and intercommunal violence are driving the country towards an even bloodier phase of conflict.
The Russian economy has shown good fundamentals despite the first quarter contraction, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia is the fourth-largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power parity and expects to maintain this position
Russian Sports Minister and President of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev noted that «our anthem is already being played at many tournaments, and our national flag is present»
The US president said that he would do whatever is necessary for a settlement in Ukraine
According to Fars, the five conditions are to stop hostilities on all fronts, particularly in Lebanon, to lift the anti-Iranian sanctions, to unblock Iran’s immobilized assets, to compensate for the war-related damage, and to recognize Iran’s right to sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz
[HRW] Kinshasa -- Protect Rights of Journalists, Activists, Opposition Party Members
[New Times] The proposed increase in the 2026/2027 budget, from Rwf6.9 trillion to Rwf7.7 trillion, is largely driven by priority projects across various sectors that the government says will accelerate economic transformation.
[New Times] Rwanda is poised to further deepen its export footprint in China following a sharp rise in trade, with exports nearly doubling in value to $160.8 million (over Rwf270 billion) in 2025, up from $83.7 million the previous year, according to a recent report by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
Army troops foiled an infiltration attempt in Poonch's Krishna Ghati sector on Tuesday, neutralizing one terrorist approximately 300 meters inside the Indian side of the Line of Control. This incident follows several other thwarted infiltration bids in the Jammu region in recent months, highlighting ongoing vigilance along the LoC.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah weighed in on a liquor ban debate in Jammu and Kashmir, citing his father's 1977 stance that revenue generation was key. He argued that prohibition wouldn't stop consumption, as people would source alcohol from outside. Abdullah also questioned critics' silence when liquor shops previously opened across the region.
Five people have been sent to judicial custody for 25 days. The group includes two Pakistani nationals. This development is part of an NIA case concerning terror activities. Earlier, a grenade and bullets were seized from a suspect in Srinagar. His interrogation led to the arrest of the other four individuals.
Iltija Mufti, daughter of Mehbooba Mufti, claims the National Conference, in league with the BJP, suspended her X account. She alleges this follows her criticism of the NC and the proposed removal of Urdu as a mandatory language. Her Facebook page was also recently deactivated, impacting her political outreach.
India's MEA urged China to consider the reputational damage of backing Pakistan's terrorist infrastructure, following reports of Chinese tech assistance during last year's Operation Sindoor. The ministry stated these reports corroborated existing knowledge, emphasizing that supporting such infrastructure impacts a nation's standing.
What you need to know about the Ukrainian biolab conspiracy that the US tried to deny Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine’s state-backed Mirotvorets website has added Vladimir Zelensky’s former press secretary, Yulia Mendel, to its “kill list” Read Full Article at RT.com
The looming energy crisis will inevitably force the EU and UK to resume talks with Russia, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The 2028 UEFA Euro Cup will be hosted by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales between June 9 and July 9
According to the report, the average Brent crude oil price in 2027 will average $79.39 per barrel
«Any attempts to misinterpret the Dayton provisions will have catastrophic consequences for Bosnia and Herzegovina and the entire Western Balkans region,» Vasily Nebenzya emphasized
