Two or three people in the boat, reported TV channel

For the sanctions to enter into force, they must be approved by the EU Council at the ministerial level, reported news agency

President Droupadi Murmu made history by becoming the first woman head of state to offer prayers at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. Dressed in black, she followed traditional rituals, including carrying the sacred 'irumudikkettu'. President Murmu’s visit holds particular significance as it comes years after the Sabarimala temple became the centre of intense debate and protests over women’s entry.

Budgam constituency, vacated by CM Omar Abdullah, is now a crucial battleground for by-polls. National Conference faces internal dissent as MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi refuses to campaign, citing principled differences. The opposition parties, PDP and BJP, view this election as a significant test of the government's popularity and unfulfilled promises.

Vladimir Zelensky has approved $7.8 billion in additional military spending, expecting most of the funds to come from frozen Russian assets Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine and Sweden have paved the way for a deal to supply over 100 fighter jets to Kiev, with the first ones possibly arriving around 2028 Read Full Article at RT.com

Since the National Hospital is currently undertaking renovations, the Port Vila City Council supports the renovation and proudly supports the Children’s Ward with new windows curtains and new self to preserve Children’s tablets.

The Commissioner of the Vanuatu Police Force, Kalshem Bongran, has revealed plans to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National University of Vanuatu (NUV).

The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, and Biosecurity (MALFB), Ian Wilson, has announced a clear focus on improving feeder roads to give farmers better access to markets.

The Minister of Agriculture, Ian Wilson, yesterday announced an ambitious national target to plant 10 million new kava plants by 2030 as part of efforts to boost production. Kava is usually planted one metre apart, so about 10,000 plants can…

Chairman of Vanuatu Kava Industry Association, William Colmar, has strongly opposed a suggestion made during the kava forum for the government to allow kava imports to address the current domestic shortage.

Home Office sources confirmed the unnamed migrant had been removed from Britain on an unknown date since the scheme came into force five weeks ago - but has now come back.

EU sabotaging Ukraine peace talks to fuel arms boom – Russian envoy Read Full Article at RT.com

Desecration of a Goddess Kali idol in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district sparked outrage, with the BJP accusing the TMC government of shielding culprits. Police are investigating the damaged idol, found in a village temple, and warned against misinformation. The incident occurred amidst protests and stone-pelting, leading to police intervention.

Sununu is aiming to replace retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in a race in which his party hopes to replace a Democrat with a Republican.

Russia has carried out strategic nuclear forces exercises, including launches of all parts of its nuclear triad Read Full Article at RT.com

Australia’s Fitzroy River, home to four-meter crocodiles, has reportedly passed a technical review to host Olympic rowing in 2032 Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU’s new sustainability directive could threaten the bloc’s energy security and industrial competitiveness, Qatar and the US have warned Read Full Article at RT.com

The UK has lifted sanctions on Rosneft’s subsidiaries in Germany, saying the assets are under Berlin’s control Read Full Article at RT.com

Behind Sanae Takaichi’s nationalist swagger lies a country still marching to US orders Read Full Article at RT.com

The new Syrian government has reportedly launched an operation against Jihadists hailing from France, citing a security threat Read Full Article at RT.com

The NSCN(IM) has declared that a Naga national flag and constitution are essential and cannot be compromised. The group will not recognise any agreement signed by the Indian government with other Naga factions that does not include these demands. This stance continues to prolong the ongoing peace talks. Muivah, the leader, recently visited his ancestral village after a long absence.

Chirag Paswan launched a scathing attack on the Mahagathbandhan, declaring it has collapsed and their power aspirations are mere «Mungeri Lal ke sapne.» He questioned the alliance's coordination, specifically targeting Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav. Paswan also defended Chief Minister Nitish Kumar against personal attacks, highlighting the NDA's unity and focus on development.

A 26-year-old woman in Dehradun died after a bandage was allegedly left inside her abdomen during childbirth at a private hospital. Her husband filed a complaint. Doctors reportedly failed to identify the cause of her pain. Medical examinations revealed a severe infection. A probe committee is investigating the incident.

Bhardwaj said, «They are corrupt and criminals, what they have done is a criminal act... Four different government agencies worked together to collect Delhi's pollution data on the night of Diwali... Today's news states that Nehru Nagar station recorded an AQI of 1763, after which it was shut down. They are playing with people's health...»

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s Lower House leadership has warned lawmakers who have repeatedly failed to attend parliamentary sessions without valid reasons or medical leave, after two scheduled sittings this week were cancelled due to lack of quorum.

Mogadishu (HOL) – At least three brothers from the same family were killed by armed militias while working on their farm in the Lower Shabelle region, residents said on Wednesday.

Former police officer Jim Gamble has stepped away from the process, with government sources blaming the 'intensity of pressure'.

Singapore's stockpiling of food has broadened to include frozen chicken and other types of food — to ensure that there's a variety to meet Singapore's need during emergencies.But more stockpiling is not the ultimate solution as there are costs involved. «There is a balance between cost elements (Government, taxpayers and businesses), because the more you stockpile, the more holding costs you incur,» said Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad.He was speaking to the media during a visit to a 13,500 sq m stockpile warehouse operated by supply chain and logistics firm YCH Group on Wednesday (Oct 22).The facility, kept as cold as minus 23 deg C, ranks among the largest automated storage and retrieval system facility in Asia.Today, Singapore imports more than 90 per cent of its food from countries like Brazil, China, Malaysia and Poland.