According to Andrey Kelin, artificial irritants like a continuation of the Skripal case and fabricated stories about espionage and sabotage have been created to turn Britain and its partners against Russia

Meanwhile, the Lunar program remains a priority for Russia, Alexander Zheleznyakov said

Some of the People's Action Party's (PAP) new faces fielded in the upcoming General Election may eventually become more than just backbenchers, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said at the launch of the PAP manifesto on Thursday (April 17). Speaking at the event, PM Wong, who is also the Secretary-General for the PAP, said that it is his duty to renew the team by injecting «fresh energy, new ideas and diverse perspectives». This will be done through 32 new candidates, the largest number the PAP has introduced in recent history, PM Wong stated, adding that this is part of a national leadership renewal. The candidates hail from diverse backgrounds, including the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), public service, private sector, academia, labour unions, and social service organisations. Of the 32 candidates, 24 of them will be fielded in PAP-held wards. There will be 13 women candidates, up from the 10 introduced at the 2020 polls.

Rahul Gandhi, the former Congress president, is scheduled to visit the United States next week. During his visit, he will engage with faculty members and students at Brown University in Rhode Island on April 21 and 22, delivering a talk and participating in discussions.

The Supreme Court has agreed to review whether Muslims can choose Indian succession law over Sharia for ancestral property matters without abandoning their faith. Notices have been issued to the Centre and Kerala government, seeking their responses to a petition filed by a Kerala resident.

Robert Vadra, accompanied by Priyanka Gandhi, faced a third day of questioning by the ED in Delhi regarding a 2008 land deal in Haryana. The investigation centers on alleged money laundering related to a land purchase by Skylight Hospitality. Vadra has condemned the investigation as political vendetta, questioning why BJP members haven't been summoned despite allegations against them.

The Supreme Court questioned the Centre's move to remove 'waqf by user' from the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, fearing the erasure of longstanding religious properties. The court raised concerns about properties lacking formal documents and the exclusion of non-Muslims from waqf boards.

The Department of Homeland Security threatened to revoke Harvard’s certification to admit foreign students if the school did not hand over some student records.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on parents and leaders to protect Kenya's children from harmful influences and negative forces.

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has slammed circulating claims that Namibia is planning to deport 500 American citizens, calling the allegations false and urging the public to be vigilant of fake social media posts.

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The U.S. senator from Maryland tried to visit Abrego García in El Salvador.

«This is getting more real,» Kirill Dmitriev said

US leader Donald Trump «has chosen diplomacy over military action» for now, the New York Time writes

According to OCHA, since March 18, «Israeli forces have escalated bombardment from the air, land and sea across the Gaza Strip and expanded ground operations, resulting in hundreds of casualties, destruction of civilian infrastructure»

The attacks involved unmanned aerial vehicles, FPV drones and artillery, including HIMARS rocket launchers

Andrey Marochko said that during active battles in the Kupyansk direction, our troops managed to improve tactical positions

[New Times] Ntazinda was serving a second five-year term as Nyanza District mayor after his reelection in November 2021.

[New Times] In our previous articles, we looked at how excessive concentration of power lay in the hands of a small group from Gitarama. It was to boomerang on the regime through divisionism of all sorts which led to its demise as we shall see in this piece.

[New Times] Rwanda has become more than just a rising destination for tourism and investment but a new home for several celebrities from regional to globally recognized figures who appear on big screens of Hollywood, European cinema, music stages and sporting arenas.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly declined to endorse an Israeli plan to attack nuclear facilities in Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Millions of women cook for 120 million children daily, yet earn less than $1 a day with no benefits or job security Read Full Article at RT.com

The window of opportunity that opened up in Russia-US relations after the change of US administration «has made it possible not only to resume political dialogue but also to revive cultural ties between our countries,» Alexander Darchiev said

According to Al Jazeera, an Israeli attack on a tent camp in the al-Mawasi area in southern Gaza killed 15 people, most of them women and children

According to the Kremlin press service, the leaders will discuss pressing issues related to bilateral cooperation, with a focus on trade, economic and humanitarian relations

The drills, set to last until May 2, will also involve 1,100 troops

«The repeated appearance of the B-1B aircraft underscores that the US and its satellites seek to create a hostile, confrontational atmosphere on the Korean Peninsula as their actions escalate military tensions,» the Korean Central News Agency said

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene with Saudi Arabia following the sudden cancellation of the Private Haj quota. This decision has caused distress among thousands of Indian Muslim pilgrims, including those from Tamil Nadu, who were preparing for the upcoming Haj.

All India Muslim Jamat has issued a fatwa against actor Vijay, urging Muslims to disassociate from him. The AIMJ president cited Vijay's negative portrayal of Muslims in films and the invitation of gamblers and liquor consumers to his Iftar party as reasons for the decree.

West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar met with the DGP, alleging that recent violence in Murshidabad was instigated by calls from a mosque loudspeaker, citing victims' accounts. He accused the TMC government of sheltering those with a divisive mentality and warned against the misuse of religious institutions. Suvendu Adhikari also accused TMC leaders of orchestrating the communal violence.

BSP chief Mayawati has criticized the Samajwadi Party's PDA campaign, alleging it exploits Dalits for political advantage and incites tension. She cautioned Dalit, backward, and Muslim communities against being misled by SP's tactics. Mayawati also advised Dalit leaders to focus on educating their community about their own history rather than commenting on other communities' icons.

Red Dot United (RDU) unveiled its five-man team for the newly-formed Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC on Wednesday evening (April 16).  They were introduced by RDU secretary-general Ravi Philemon at a press conference held at 255 Jurong East Street 24, near Jurong-Clementi Town Council. The team includes waste management company director Osman Sulaiman, who participated in the 2011 and 2015 General Elections with Reform Party. The 50-year-old contested in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC with Singapore People's Party during the 2020 General Election.  Osman Sulaiman and Liyana Dhamirah. PHOTO: Red Dot United He is joined by Liyana Dhamirah, who contested in Jurong GRC during the 2020 General Election. She was part of the team led by Ravi Philemon and they secured 25.39 per cent of votes that year.

A 59-year-old taxi driver and a 31-year-old woman were taken to hospital after a chain collision along the TPE on Wednesday (April 16) morning. The seven-vehicle pile-up — involving a taxi, two cars and four trucks — happened at around 11.05am, after the Punggol Road exit towards the SLE, the police said.  Both the taxi driver and a woman were conscious when taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.  The Singapore Civil Deference Force (SCDF) told AsiaOne that another person, who was assessed for minor injuries, declined to be taken to hospital. Photos shared on Facebook group SG Road Vigilante on Thursday showed a red Trans-Cab taxi and a white car sandwiched between two trucks.

Germany’s Social Democrats have warned incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz against delivering cruise missiles to Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com