Kiren Rijiju refuted claims of coercion as seven Rajya Sabha MPs switched from AAP to BJP, stating «good people» have left Arvind Kejriwal. He accused Kejriwal of running AAP as a «private party.» Rijiju also criticised the INDIA bloc, alleging internal rifts and a lack of principles, while backing West Bengal's electoral roll revision ahead of polls.

According to Rodion Miroshnik, the enemy continues to lay mines in Russian regions remotely, violating international humanitarian law

According to the sources, the proposal leaves questions about Tehran’s nuclear program for later negotiations

The aid shipment contained medical supplies and basic necessities

After experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of primary school students will tomorrow sit the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations just six months after the catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brought another abrupt pause to their primary school education. PEP is Jamaica’s national assessment system which is used to place students in secondary schools.

The image of his house being submerged in floodwaters still plagues 79-year-old Leebert Campbell, even haunting him in his dreams. His home – located on Gibson Close, off Ward Avenue in Mandeville, Manchester – was one of three that were swamped when Hurricane Melissa unleashed up to 40 inches of rainfall on the island six months ago.

WESTERN BUREAU: Seventy-year-old Parotte fisherman Basil Bennett said he stood in stunned disbelief and watched his home collapse under the brutal force of Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 winds as it ripped through St Elizabeth last October. “It wasn’t pretty, but I lived it out,” Bennett said, reflecting on the moment his decades-built dwelling gave way to the storm’s intensity. He recalled that as the approaching hurricane strengthened, normal life quickly turned into survival.

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is expected today to respond to mounting concerns over the proposed National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) bill, a sweeping piece of legislation that has drawn criticism from civil society groups, a government lawmaker, and the parliamentary Opposition. At Gordon House, Holness faces three main options: push the bill through unchanged, agree to amendments, or refer it to a joint select committee for further review.

WESTERN BUREAU: Six months after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, residents of the small coastal community of Parottee in St Elizabeth say their most urgent needs are the restoration of electricity and access to water, as recovery continues at a slow pace. “We have a big issue here with water and light, but water is our main issue, and water is life,” said Sandra Linton-Jones, a 62-year-old fish vendor who sells at the Black River Fish Market.

The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) saw the lowest number of corruption complaints and cases last year, it revealed in its annual report published Tuesday (April 28).There were 160 corruption-related reports in 2025, a drop of 10 per cent from the 177 reports received in 2024.Of these, 68 reports were pursuable and registered as new cases for investigation in 2025, reportedly the lowest since records began in 2010. CPIB said it determines whether a report is pursuable «by the quality of relevant information provided», and findings uncovered during investigative enquiries and intelligence probes.One case involved a person from the public sector, while 22 (32 per cent) other involved public sector employees rejecting bribes from members of the public.In a case, CPIB investigated five Chinese nationals who allegedly offered bribes to enforcement officers so they could get arrested and obtain Special Passes to illegally sell sex enhancement medications while out on bail.Investigations with respect to the scheme are ongoing, the bureau said.[[nid:720364]]

Singapore is looking up at space to tackle threats down in our country, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam shared at the Milipol TechX Summit 2026 on Tuesday (April 28).Speaking at the opening ceremony of the event, Minister Shanmugam revealed plans for the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) to develop their first satellite, codenamed Xplorer.Xplorer's aim is to target hazardous gas plumes, giving the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) an earlier warning in the event of a crisis, he said. Not only would it improve situational awareness «when every minute counts», Xplorer would also enable faster decisions and response times for the SCDF.Moreover, HTX is also partnering with the National Space Agency of Singapore as part of efforts to determine how space technology can further bolster public safety.«Some technologies may not yet be central to today's operations, but they will shape tomorrow's strategic advantage,» Shanmugam stated.

When Yeremia Chihana walked into the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) as Chief Executive Officer just three weeks ago, he was expected to steady a critical public institution. Instead, he now finds himself at the centre of a fast-unfolding controversy that is raising more questions than answers—and exposing what analysts describe as a troubling fog around […] The post ANALYSIS | Three Weeks in Office, Then Suspended: What Is BWB Not Telling Malawians About the Chihana Saga? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Malawi and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa to change how they grow their economies. Instead of relying mainly on government spending, the IMF says countries should allow the private sector—businesses and investors—to take the lead. According to the IMF’s latest Regional Economic Outlook report, the current system, where […] The post IMF Urges Malawi to Let Businesses Drive Growth as Government-Led Model Struggles appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Abbas Araghchi noted that Iran is pleased to engage with Russia at the highest level as the region is in major flux

The first British monarch to address the US Congress was Queen Elizabeth II

Sergey Stepashin noted that Russia has excellent relations with all Middle Eastern countries

UK officials are reportedly concerned that Donald Trump’s meeting with King Charles could end in a “Zelensky-style clash” Read Full Article at RT.com

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US is being “humiliated” by Iran and lacks a clear strategy in the conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

Le prix du baril de Brent s'envole à nouveau, atteignant 108 dollars sous l’effet des tensions géopolitiques. Le ministre de l'Economie Warren Dexter l'a confirmé la semaine dernière, à ce rythme là, le fonds de régulation du prix des hydrocarbures ne pourra plus absorber le choc. Le gouvernement prévoit une hausse du prix du carburant en juin. Une augmentation qui pourrait peser lourd sur l’économie locale.

Un drame s’est produit en fin de matinée à Vairao. Selon nos confrères de TNTV, un enfant de 2 ans est décédé après avoir été grièvement blessé lors d’une attaque de chiens.

'Zoe's ring looks to be a ten-carat oval-shaped diamond set in yellow gold,' The Diamond Bank in Los Angeles told the Daily Mail. 'It was probably custom-made and costs around $1 million.'

George Robertson opined that the responsibility of government is the defense and safety of its population, and that must come first, then other items of public expenditure come later