Nine deaths and disappearances of US scientists have set a “disturbing pattern,” the Daily Mail has reported, citing intelligence source Read Full Article at RT.com

President Donald Trump is reportedly mulling ways to punish NATO members who refused to help the US in its war against Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

What emerged from the war was neither peace nor a credible settlement, but merely a pause shaped by the exposed limits of American strength Read Full Article at RT.com

India has welcomed a temporary ceasefire in West Asia. The truce, brokered by Pakistan, aims to end a brutal war. India hopes this will lead to lasting peace and ensure global trade flows freely. The government also sees potential for peace efforts in Ukraine. India prioritizes the safety of its diaspora and LPG tanker passage.

The Supreme Court expressed concern over the misuse of Public Interest Litigation for personal agendas, suggesting it would have dismissed a PIL challenging the Sabarimala custom. Justices noted that such challenges, if not brought by devotees, lack cause of action. The court emphasized the need for strict locus standi rules to prevent PIL abuse, especially in religious matters.

The government has approved draft bills to amend the women's reservation law, aiming for 33% reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies from 2029. These bills, to be introduced in the upcoming special Parliament session, will increase Lok Sabha seats to 816, with 273 reserved for women.

Congress leader Pawan Khera has sought anticipatory bail from the Telangana High Court. This follows a case filed by Guwahati police concerning his allegations against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Khera claims the FIR copy hasn't been provided and the charges are invalid. Assam Police's pursuit has now extended to Hyderabad.

Bhowanipore constituency, the high-profile seat of Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, has seen its electorate shrink by nearly 25% after electoral roll revisions. Over 51,000 deletions occurred, with a significant portion of Muslims marked for adjudication and eventual deletion, raising concerns among researchers.

Le Royaume du Maroc a exprimé sa satisfaction à la suite de l'annonce d'un cessez-le-feu entre les Etats-Unis d'Amérique et la République Islamique d'Iran, marquant une étape significative vers la désescalade des tensions dans une région stratégique pour l'équilibre mondial. Dans une réaction officielle, Rabat a salué cette évolution qu'il considère comme une opportunité majeure pour relancer les efforts diplomatiques en faveur de la paix. Le Maroc a, en outre, réaffirmé son soutien (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La suspension des réseaux au Gabon a fait couler beaucoup d'encre et de salive. Le gouvernement va procéder à des réformes pour les réguler. Justine Judith Lekogo, Députée à l'Assemblée nationale, Vice-présidente de la Commission des Finances estime qu'il est indispensable que l'État prenne ses responsabilités pour encadrer leur usage, protéger les citoyens contre les abus, lutter contre la diffamation et prévenir les dérives liées à la désinformation. Madame la députée Justine Judith (...) - COMMUNICATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ruby Penney went to the RCMP on Dec. 2, 2016, and told them about a strange phone call she overheard between Jennifer Hillier-Penney and her cousin Derick Hillier. Ruby Penney is not alive to testify, and Derick Hillier is not alive to defend himself.

Police raided a Montreal mattress company and found stolen cars. A CBC investigation into the city's car export industry found numerous Montreal businesses have sent stolen cars overseas.

JD Vance also said he saw signs «that the straits are starting to reopen»

JD Vance did not elaborate on whether the US could drop its demand that Iran abandon uranium enrichment

The US president says that the measure will secure the strait «from lots of other people»

Florian Philippot says a potential war on the eastern flank «does not look promising» and calls on Paris to withdraw from NATO to avoid it

Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik says that the situation may depend on whom the US appoints to lead its dialogue with Iran

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Senior Israeli lawmakers have slammed the ceasefire deal struck by Washington and Tehran as a “total failure” for West Jerusalem Read Full Article at RT.com

The Trump administration is “weaponizing Christianity,” while Israel continues to enjoy impunity, Irish activist Tadhg Hickey has said Read Full Article at RT.com

In her first wide-ranging interview since the Queen's death at the age of 96, Ms Kelly opened up about her most treasured memories with Elizabeth II during the nearly 30 years she worked for her.

LIVE: Read the Daily Mail's coverage of the Middle East crisis, as US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claimed today that Iran begged for a ceasefire.

Some House members say they still intend to pursue their subpoena of former attorney general Pam Bondi, despite her firing last week.

The court accepted a case challenging an unusual investigation by Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is running for California governor as a Republican.

The defense secretary described the state of hostilities mostly in past tense. The Joint Chiefs chairman noted that the “ceasefire is a pause” in combat operations.

Faye Dawson, 50, took off at 'incredibly high speed' before crashing the five-seat Vauxhall Corsa at 11.20pm while showing off in March last year, Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard.

Alexis De Naray, 45, from Shrewsbury, trained at the Prue Leith Cooking School and worked in several high-end kitchens in the capital, jurors were told.

LIVE: Read the Daily Mail's coverage of the Middle East crisis, as US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claimed today that Iran begged for a ceasefire.

The police are advising that the Hordley Crossing main road in St Thomas is impassable due to heavy rainfall in the area. Motorists and pedestrians are being urged to use alternative routes and to observe and follow all road signs where possible. Follow The Gleaner on X and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm. com .

Here’s why Iran’s 10-point plan and Pakistan-led talks may still leave the conflict unresolved Read Full Article at RT.com

Higher rental rates at Goodman Arts Centre initially planned for 2026 will be deferred to support tenants amid heightened economic uncertainty due to ongoing Middle East tensions, said Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Baey Yam Keng.Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday (April 8), Baey was responding to a question by Mountbatten MP Gho Sze Kee who asked if there were any measures in place to help tenants as rental prices were set to «increase significantly».Rental rates at Goodman Arts Centre are decided by Arts House Group (AHG), a public company under the National Arts Council (NAC).Goodman Arts Centre houses a total of 77 units — including short-term venues and longer-term housing options. Out of the lot, 26 are project studios offering flexible short-term tenancies of up to 12 months for artists who have project-specific needs. The remaining 51 units are under the Framework for Arts Spaces scheme, which supports arts groups for up to nine years, and is subsidised by NAC by up to 80 per cent.

An 18-year-old male teenager was arrested for allegedly stealing a motorcycle from a carpark in Bidadari. In a press release on Wednesday (April 8), the police said they were alerted to the theft on April 2 at 2.30pm. The motorcycle had been parked at a carpark in the vicinity of Block 101A Bidadari Park Drive. Officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division identified the teenager with the aid of images from police cameras and arrested him on Tuesday. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was able to start the motorcycle as its transponder had been left inside a storage compartment. The stolen vehicle was subsequently recovered, and the teenager will be charged in court on Thursday.If found guilty of vehicle theft, he faces a jail term of up to seven years along with a fine. [[nid:733254]]dana.leong@asiaone.com  No part of this story can be reproduced without the permission of AsiaOne.