The Supreme Court hears arguments over whether taxpayer dollars may be used to directly fund a proposed Catholic charter school in Oklahoma. The case could redraw the line between church and state.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Jagannath Dham Temple in Digha amid political controversy. The BJP criticized the temple's state funding, calling Banerjee a «fake Hindu» and accusing her of minority appeasement. TMC leaders defended the project, questioning the BJP's definition of Hinduism. The Rs 250 crore temple project, envisaged by Banerjee in 2018 and built over 20 acres, was personally overseen by the chief minister who visited the site twice in the run-up to the inauguration.

India's government approved caste enumeration in the upcoming census, sparking both support and controversy. Amidst tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi skipped Russia's Victory Day Parade, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attending instead. In Bangladesh, Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das received bail in a sedition case. Meanwhile, Donald Trump criticized Congressman Shri Thanedar for initiating impeachment proceedings.

The government has confirmed the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census, a move welcomed by leaders across party lines. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the government's commitment to a transparent census, contrasting it with state-led surveys. While many leaders supported the decision, some like Tejashwi Yadav credited Lalu ji for initiating the fight for caste census.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi welcomed the union cabinet's decision to conduct a caste census, emphasising it as the initial step towards comprehensive social reform. He urged the government to provide a clear timeline for completion, highlighting public and political pressure as key drivers.

India is set to include caste enumeration in its upcoming census, a practice discontinued post-independence except for SCs and STs. This decision, driven by political and social demands, aims to provide insights into caste-based socio-economic disparities. The data could reshape affirmative action policies and address inequalities, though some fear it may reinforce divisions.

Police in Lilongwe have arrested Daudi Suleman, 18, on suspicion of possessing property believed to be stolen, with an estimated value of MK6 million. According to Lilongwe Police Spokesperson Hastings Chigalu, the arrest followed a tip-off that a well-known young man, commonly referred to as Axonke or TWO Fresh, was selling a 58-inch JVC television […] The post Lilongwe Police Arrest Daudi Suleman for Possession of Suspected Stolen Goods Worth K6 Million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the heart of Zomba, beneath the arches of Great Hall, history echoed in full color as President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera addressed the University of Malawi’s 2025 Congregation today—not just as Head of State, but as an architect of a bold academic transformation Malawi has never witnessed before. Draped in the regalia of leadership and […] The post Cathedrals of Knowledge Rise Again: Inside Chakwera’s Grand Rebuilding of Higher Education appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  In a groundbreaking show of confidence in Malawi’s tobacco industry, Nyasa Tobacco Company (NTC), the country’s leading tobacco buyer, has made headlines by purchasing tobacco at a historic $3.30 per kilogram on the auction floors — the highest so far this season. Speaking during a tour of the AHL Auction Floors in Lilongwe on […] The post Landmark Pricing: Nyasa Tobacco Buys Leaf at Historic $3.30 on Auction Floors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

TEHRAN – The head of the National Organization for Migration, Nader Yar-Ahmadi, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) ad interim Representative in Iran, Monika Oledzka Nielsen, have discussed ways for enhancing collaborations in different sectors including health, education, nutrition, and natural hazards to improve living conditions of refugees.

TEHRAN – Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, has announced readiness to provide relief services to those injured during the massive explosion that occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port on Saturday.

TEHRAN – Supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund, mega-dose vitamin A supplementation program, being implemented across the country for four years, has reached two million children under the age of 5 so far.

TEHRAN –The minister of internal affairs of Turkmenistan, Muhammet Hydyrow, has announced the country’s readiness to expand cooperation with the Iranian anti-narcotics police in combating drugs.

TEHRAN - The world stands at a critical crossroads in the battle against hunger, with climate change, population growth, and resource scarcity threatening global food security.

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The Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, vital arteries of global commerce, have become a volatile arena for competing geopolitical ambitions internationally. In this context, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), driven by its quest for economic dominance, regional influence, and desire to project power, has emerged as a key, albeit ambiguous, protagonist in the last decade, sometimes leaving an indelible mark on the region, particularly on the fractured landscape of Somalia.

Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy shrunk in the month of February, but declines might not last long, as early signs for March point to moderate GDP growth.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Africa continues to experience rising cases of mpox, with Uganda reporting the highest number of confirmed daily cases in the region, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The report warns that «wherever mpox outbreaks are not quickly contained», it becomes difficult to stop human-to-human transmission, potentially risking a «sustained transmission in the community».

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has issued a stern warning to individuals and social media platforms disseminating false information that could undermine national security and public trust.

What do you carry with you when you leave home? For many in the Somali diaspora, it is the memory of taste—spiced rice from Eid gatherings, the scent of xalwo simmering for guests, or bread passed from hand to hand in quiet gratitude.

TORONTO, Canada (HOL) — Ahmed Hussen has secured re-election in Toronto’s York South–Weston riding, maintaining his position as the only Somali-Canadian in Parliament following Canada’s federal election on Monday.

The Union Cabinet has approved a high-speed corridor connecting Meghalaya and Assam, aiming to boost connectivity and economic growth in the Northeast. Additionally, the fair and remunerative price of sugarcane has been increased to Rs 355 per quintal for the 2025-26 season.

Large yellow posters with the Chancellor holding her red Budget box have been splashed all over the windows of the Beales store in Poole, Dorset.

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