Progress on the geotechnical investigations for the Port Vila Central Business District (CBD) rebuild has reached a major milestone, according to the CBD Recovery Project Management Unit.

The 1.6 tons of cocaine that has been seized recently at Havannah Harbor on board of a yacht, Inner Smile, has been confirmed to be pure cocaine.

The Government of Vanuatu and the World Bank have signed an agreement for additional financing of US$28 million (equivalent to more than VT3 billion) to support the Vanuatu Affordable and Resilient Settlements (VARS) Project.

The government has decided that a new fuel supplier will be established in Vanuatu.

The Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) has unveiled a new bus fare system across Efate aimed at standardizing travel costs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving head of government, surpassing the record previously held by Pawan Kumar Chamling. This milestone marks 25 continuous years in leadership, beginning with his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister in October 2001 and continuing as Prime Minister since May 2014.

SC judge Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized that a developed India by 2047 requires greater tolerance for debate and dissent, without criminalizing them. He highlighted that thousands arrested under the UAPA with minuscule convictions indicate overuse or misuse of the law, hindering justice delivery and the ideal of a developed nation.

Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted a stark gender disparity in higher judicial appointments, noting women excel in lower judicial services but are underrepresented in High Courts and the Supreme Court due to subjective collegium criteria. He stressed the need for greater gender parity for India to achieve developed nation status by 2047.

Supreme Court's Justice Vikram Nath asserted AI can aid judicial processes but won't replace judges' core judgment-writing role. He highlighted AI's limitations in complex cases like matrimonial disputes and constitutional matters. Other judges echoed concerns about AI's potential for bias and the need for human conscience in justice delivery, emphasizing its role as a facilitator, not a substitute.

The March 31 deadline for eliminating Left-wing extremism may pass without fanfare, having successfully created a psychological impetus for stakeholders. This pressure led to the neutralization or surrender of most CPI(Maoist) leadership, fracturing the group and pushing remaining members towards surrender.

Leanne Isaak and Elise Hjalmarson co-direct non-profit One Shared Future Un Futuro Compartido.

A federal minister has stepped in to temporarily stop the deportation of a Montreal father and son, a last-minute decision lawyers say underscores growing concerns that Canadian authorities are increasingly and abruptly separating the families of recognized refugees.

The president has condemned efforts to take down statues of Columbus and other historical figures, saying the removals are an “assault on our collective national memory.”

On March 10, the 1,000th match in the history of the Icelandic recreational football club Dickenbauch Sportverein GmbH was played (Match 1000). Every single game has been recorded in a database, who showed up, the result, whether anyone arrived late, or even scored an own goal.

According to the news portal, such an incident has been recorded for the first time since the start of Israel’s operation against Iran

It received 29.9% of the votes

The operation against the Hezbollah terrorist organization has only begun, Eyal Zamir said

Abbas Araghchi slammed the US and Israeli bombardments of Iranian nuclear facilities as an «act of aggression»

The ruling Freedom Movement of Prime Minister Robert Golob is coming second with 28.2% of votes

The base on Mount Meron in Upper Galilee has been attacked by kamikaze drones at least four times

The four municipalities in the upper Árnessýsla region, which have jointly owned the Laugarás land in Bláskógabyggð, have agreed that Bláskógabyggð will buy the shares of the other three municipalities.

Transgender community members, part of the National Council for Transgender Persons, met with ministry officials to reiterate that self-affirmation must remain the foundation of transgender identity.

Released activist Sonam Wangchuk urged the Union government for «win-win» talks with Ladakhi leaders, emphasizing a «give and take» approach. He vowed to continue his struggle if necessary, highlighting his fight for Ladakh's culture and environment. Wangchuk expressed hope for justice regarding the September 24 firing and the release of arrested individuals.

Veteran BJP leader Datta Meghe passed away at 89. A four-time Lok Sabha MP and former state minister, Meghe joined the BJP in 2014. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari remembered him as an elder brother, highlighting his significant contributions to education and healthcare in Vidarbha, particularly in tribal areas.

Former Pakistani envoy Abdul Basit stated that striking Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai would be Islamabad's «default move» if Pakistan were attacked by the US. He asserted that Pakistan's nuclear deterrence is India-specific, not aimed at the US, and that any aggression would be met with retaliation against India.

Apostle Clifford Kawinga of Salvation For All Ministries International, through the Hope Field Initiative, on Sunday reached out to families devastated by flash floods in the area of Traditional Authority Kawere in Mchinji. The outreach, held at Kaigwazanga Primary School ground, targeted over 640 affected households, many of whom have been left stranded, vulnerable, and […] The post Apostle Kawinga brings hope to 640 flood-hit households in Mchinji appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sur cette île des Marquises, le marché ouvert a lieu le samedi matin. Sur le « petit quai » de Taiohae, l'arrivée des pêcheurs est très attendue par la population. C'est le rendez-vous incontournable des pêcheurs et des habitants qui veulent du poisson frais.

Un accident de la route a eu lieu dans un virage du Pic Rouge cette nuit peu avant minuit. Malgré leurs efforts, désincarcération puis réanimation, les pompiers et médecins n'ont pu réanimer deux des trois occupants de la VL (voiture légère)

Twelve small avalanches fell above Neskaupstaður overnight and this morning.

Two German frigates have docked in Reykjavik Harbor, according to Ásgeir Erlendsson, spokesperson for the Icelandic Coast Guard.

In an interview with The Post after resigning from the administration in protest, the veteran said he is taking his message to the president’s supporters.

He also said that he maintains contacts with US leader Donald Trump, despite his criticism of NATO

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said on Saturday that Trump had not requested a Congress permission for strikes against Iran

The illusion of erasing Iran from the map shows desperation against the will of a history-making nation, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said