In Afghanistan, the practice of selling daughters to older men for financial gain has become a normalised response to deepening poverty.

[The Conversation Africa] By the second week of the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo it was already clear that containing the spread of the haemorrhagic disease was proving to be difficult.

[UN News] The recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks demonstrate that the world is still vulnerable to rapidly spreading infectious diseases, Tedros Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), warned on Saturday at the close of the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva.

Mr Titchmarsh, 77, and his wife Alison moved to the luxury five-bedroom property last November after downsizing from their grand manor house, where they had lived for more than two decades.

NEET-UG 2026 exam cancellation due to paper leak has deeply affected lakhs of students. Families face financial strain and students endure immense mental pressure. This incident raises serious questions about the integrity of competitive examinations in India. The system's credibility is shaken, while also impacting the aspirations of countless young individuals.

IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur professors will now help CBSE fix its post-result services portal. This comes after students and parents reported widespread technical glitches and confusion regarding re-evaluation fees. The move aims to ensure a smooth, reliable, and transparent system for students seeking to review their exam papers.

A Supreme Court plea seeks a CBI probe into the «Cockroach Janta Party» and alleged fake advocates, amidst a political storm over the viral digital campaign. The group, which gained traction discussing unemployment and exam leaks, saw its website taken down. Founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the government of suppression and claimed to have received death threats.

A school principal, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, was arrested by the CBI in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. She allegedly shared exam questions with students for money, conspiring with another lecturer. Havaldar admitted to sharing Physics questions and receiving payments, later deleting chats and burning notes.

The US military has lost up to 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones worth around $1 billion since the start of the war with Iran, Bloomberg has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

A US-Iran agreement will see the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of oil trade curbs against Tehran, Axios has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

The journalists also inspected the damaged and destroyed buildings of the educational institution, including the dormitory where students were staying at the time of the strike

According to unconfirmed information, there have been no reports as of yet regarding possible casualties, Kursk Region Governor Alexander Khinshtein stated

When asked whether he can act as a mediator, the Finnish president said that if he is asked, «it will probably be difficult to say ‘no»

According to the statement, the ships sailed through the strait «upon receiving permits» and «in coordination with the IRGC Navy»

Former Malawian cabinet minister and politician Atupele Muluzi has called for bold African leadership, honest dialogue and long-term reforms to address rising migration pressures and growing tensions linked to xenophobia across the continent. Muluzi made the remarks during a high-level discussion at the Spier Dialogue in Cape Town, South Africa, where he shared the platform […] The post Atupele Muluzi, SA Home Affairs Minister Hold Candid Africa-Wide Dialogue on Migration, Xenophobia appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a heartwarming gesture of compassion and solidarity, the Football Legends Association (FLA) on Saturday donated assorted clothes to Mai Mbambande Foundation in Dzama Village, under Traditional Authority Chitukula in Lilongwe District. The foundation currently cares for more than 70 elderly people, many of whom rely on well-wishers for daily support and basic necessities. FLA […] The post Football Legends Bring Hope to Elderly with Donation to Mai Mbambande Foundation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Several charities and 29 GoFundMe campaigns raised more than $5.5 million for those affected by the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival attack. As some survivors criticize a lack of consultation and ongoing support, one charity expert says direct cash transfers to victims is a proven strategy to maximize impact after a tragedy.

A 12-person jury has found Dean Penney guilty of first-degree murder in relation to the disappearance of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney, in 2016.

A massive raid was launched in retaliation for the deadly strike on a dormitory in Lugansk Region that left 21 dead and dozens wounded Read Full Article at RT.com

Foreign journalists have visited the site of the deadly Ukrainian drone attack on a school dorm in Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic Read Full Article at RT.com

Twisha Sharma's funeral was held in Bhopal as her family continues to demand justice in the alleged dowry death case. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter, citing institutional bias, while a second post-mortem is being conducted. Her husband, the prime accused, has been arrested and remanded to police custody.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk acknowledged a positive step in talks between Ladakh representatives and the Centre, but warned trust-building remains incomplete. He cited unresolved protest cases and institutional issues, fearing Ladakh could become «another Manipur» due to growing unrest. Wangchuk stressed that government intent will be judged by actions on these outstanding matters.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi to review the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Discussions covered trade, energy, defense, AI, and counter-terrorism, with both sides emphasizing their 'strategic ally' status and shared interests. India highlighted its strategy to diversify energy sources for security amid global uncertainties.

A 35-year-old female cyclist died after an accident with a tipper truck in Pasir Ris on Saturday (May 23).The incident happened at about 4.35pm near the junction of Pasir Ris Drive 4 and Pasir Drive 3, across the road from Seastrand condominium.  Map showing where the accident involving a female cyclist and tipper truck took place on Saturday (May 23). GRAPHIC: Google Maps, Social media A photo of the accident shared in a motoring chatgroup shows a tipper truck stopped along the road, with a blue police tent placed over the cyclist's body behind it.Several police officers, including those from Traffic Police, are seen at the scene.

In recent days, several rat sightings have been reported in dining establishments at Amoy Street and Kampung Admiralty, but on a train?A 36-second video posted on Reddit on Saturday (May 23) showed just that. In the video, a rat could be seen scurrying about on a train car on the East-West Line where the driver's cabin is located. An announcement in the background says: «Chinese Garden». After running down towards the end of the train car, it makes a U-turn and heads back to a row of passengers who are seen raising their legs in unison as it rushes past them.As the train doors open, it makes a dash towards the end of the train car again, even brushing past packeted food placed in a plastic bag on the train's floor.Meanwhile, two StarHub employees are seen chasing after it. The back of their shirts read, «We got you.»The rat eventually rushes onto the platform, just as a commuter is about to board. Surprised, the commuter steps back and exits the frame.It is unclear if he missed the train.On Reddit, user TheOnlyKishouArima wrote: «The economy (is) so bad that the rat needs to go (to) work.»

A woman found sleeping in the driver's seat of a car parked along Jalan Minggu in Sin Ming was arrested on Saturday (May 23) morning after a subsequent search of the vehicle turned up suspected drugs, drug-related paraphernalia and e-vaporisers, police said. A photograph published by Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao shows police officers, believed to be from the K-9 unit, conducting a search of the vehicle. PHOTO: Lianhe Zaobao The 38-year-old was later taken conscious to hospital and arrested for alleged drug-related offences, police told AsiaOne.She has been referred to the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for follow-up investigations. 

Outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says the criticisms levelled against her over her ability to speak French were «unfair» and it ultimately did not impede her connecting with Canadians while in the role.

They include media representatives from Austria, Brazil, Britain, Hungary, Venezuela, and Germany