Supreme Court upholds 28-week-old fetus's right to life, denying unmarried woman's plea to terminate pregnancy under Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act despite provisions for rape survivors and minors to abort beyond 24 weeks. Delhi HC Justice Subramonium Prasad rejects plea for termination citing ethical and legal concerns about feticide.

Upendra Pandey, chief vigilance officer of Hindustan Copper Ltd, died in a lift collapse at Kolihan mines near Rajasthan's Khetri town. Fourteen others were rescued after being trapped overnight. The incident occurred during an inspection team's visit in Rajasthan. The rescue operation involved the state disaster relief force due to a chain snapping incident.

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasized the importance of judges writing easily understandable judgments at the J-20 summit in Brazil, focusing on digital transformation, technology, judicial efficiency, the Kesavananda Bharati verdict of 1973, the role of judges as service providers and enablers of rights-affirming societies, and advancements in information technology for justice dispensation.

The 18th Lok Sabha elections spark a debate on inequality as Congress proposes a caste census countered by BJP. The Supreme Court reinterprets Article 39(b) to address wealth distribution and wealth inequality in India. Parliament may enact a wealth tax based on a study by the World Inequality Database.

The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) is hosting a seminar titled “Happy Long Life,” featuring a distinguished panel discussion on Vanuatu’s environmental legacy today (Thursday).

Vanuatu’s Minister of Climate Change, Ralph Regenvanu, held a joint meeting yesterday in Pango Village with New Zealand’s Minister of Climate Change, Simon Watts, who is currently visiting Vanuatu this week.

A committee has been formed following approval by the Vaturisu Council of Chiefs to spearhead the development of a 20-year Management Plan for the Efate Conservation Community Management (ECCMP), formerly referred to as the Efate Land Management Area (ELMA).

After some years of efforts to contain the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) on Efate, the Department of Biosecurity (DoB) has confirmed that the dangerous coconut pest is now present on Santo.

The President of the Republic of Vanuatu, Nikenike Vurobaravu, emphasised political stability and political reform in his official address at the opening of the 2024 First Ordinary Session of Parliament yesterday.

The Ministry of Education and Youth is receiving support from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) to strengthen capacity in the special education sector. Approximately $34 million will be invested by the agency into various initiatives,...

Two persons have been rushed to hospital, while another is dead, after their vehicle overturned near the Old Harbour exit of the PJ Patterson Highway in St Catherine on Wednesday afternoon. The Fire Brigade's Divisional Commander for St...

A St Andrew woman has been arrested and charged after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend several times during a dispute. Twenty-nine-year-old Havakaye Brown of Mount Ogle district, Lawrence Tavern, has been charged with wounding with intent. The...

According to the Al Jazeera television channel, clashes between Palestinian resistance fighters and Israeli troops were also reported from the city of Kalkilya

Several more people were wounded, the Al Jazeera television channel said

According to Zamir Kabulov, relations between Russia and the Taliban are on the rise but «there are certain political limits»

According to the ministry, units of Russia’s Battlegroup North continue to improve their tactical positions

Casualties were also reported after Israel’s air raid on Gaza’s Daraj neighborhood

The court had been asked to resolve uncertainty over which map Louisiana will use, with just months to go before the 2024 election.

President Biden announced earlier that he would not participate in the traditional televised showdowns organized by the bipartisan Commission on Presidential Debates.

The first of the 2020 presidential debates was so marred by personal attacks and accusations that mute buttons were added for the second Trump-Biden debate.

Canada's tourism industry is trying to put on its Sunday best this week, showcasing itself to more than 500 international travel agents and tour operators at the largest annual tourism convention in Canada.

The fourth suspect in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 22-year old Amandeep Singh, appeared via telephone due to technical difficulties for his first court appearance at Surrey Provincial Court Tuesday.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has directed the ministries of education and national security to immediately undertake a reassessment of the security risk of schools in light of recent violent incidents at schools. During a meeting with the...

Putting British boots on the ground wouldn’t make sense, but there are other ways of helping Kiev, Grant Shapps has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow has wished a speedy recovery to the Slovak Prime Minister Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for a state visit Read Full Article at RT.com

Peru has labeled transgender and nonbinary people as “mentally ill,” denying that conversion therapy will be forced on anyone Read Full Article at RT.com

How Slovak Prime Minister Fico, who survived an assassination attempt, sees the world and what he says Read Full Article at RT.com

RIYADH: Legal enforcement agencies must outperform organized crime groups by “miles, not just steps,” to prevent criminal alliances forming and flowing across borders, a major Riyadh forum on combating corruption has been told.

RIYADH: The Center for Space Futures, hosted by the Saudi Space Agency, will bring together space industries to send a mission to the moon and build a $2 trillion global space economy by 2035, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has said. During a visit to Riyadh this week, the US space agency chief said in a special interview with the Asharq TV channel: “The future of the space center is to bring together space industries, commercial companies, together with the government programs.”

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has distributed 317 personal hygiene kits to displaced families in Sudan’s White Nile State. The initiative, which benefited 1,877 people, is one of a series of relief and humanitarian projects implemented by authorities in the Kingdom to provide urgently needed aid and shelter to the Sudanese people during the present humanitarian crisis in their country, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

RIYADH: Locally grown produce and culinary treats from Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province will go on display at a farmers market from May 16-18 at Alkhobar Waterfront. The event aims to support local farmers and culinary artisans, while highlighting the range of agricultural produce and culinary offerings from the area, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Dates, lumi (dried limes), vegetables and a wide variety of fruit will be available at the marketplace.

Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received the recently appointed Ambassador of China to the Kingdom Chang Hua on Wednesday in Riyadh. Elkhereiji wished the ambassador success in his new duties. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Consular Affairs Ambassador Ali Al-Yousef received Ambassador of Venezuela to the Kingdom David Caraballo, and they reviewed consular affairs of common interest.

ESPN also gifted Harris tickets to a college football game last year, according to the annual report, which the White House released Wednesday.