The Indian Consulate General in Melbourne was vandalized with graffiti at its St Kilda Road location. The incident, occurring around 1:00 am on April 10, prompted a response from Victoria Police.

Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union elections for 2024-25 are scheduled for April 25, with results on April 28, following student protests over delays. The election process includes nomination filings on April 15, a presidential debate on April 23, and a no-campaign day on April 24. Last year's elections saw the United Left alliance winning three central panel posts.

Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited to India from the US to face charges for his involvement in the deadly attacks that killed 166 people. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed satisfaction that Rana will finally face justice.

People are being caught in the streets “like animals” by Kiev’s enlistment officers, Anatoliy Kinakh has said Read Full Article at RT.com

FM Lavrov stressed that nobody “would even hypothetically consider handing over those people” to the Ukrainian leader Zelensky  Read Full Article at RT.com

The former US vice president has kept a lower public profile since her defeat to Donald Trump in the 2024 election   Read Full Article at RT.com

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said that talks between the Russian president and Steve Witkoff could stretch to several hours Read Full Article at RT.com

There are no winners in a tariff war, the Chinese president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

[RFI] In Gabon, the electoral campaign is in full swing ahead of the presidential election on 12 April, with eight candidates in the running. Who are these seven men and one woman?

[The Conversation] The Fulani people are Africa's largest pastoralist group . There are between 25 million and 40 million Fulani people across 17 African countries , from the Atlantic shores of Senegal and Mauritania to Sudan.

TEHRAN – Iranian universities are exploring the potentials for developing scientific and research collaborations with Chinese and Russian institutions under the strategic partnership with the two countries.

«There is an opportunity to form payment platforms independent of external influence, one example being the financial messaging system of the Bank of Russia,» the Russian foreign minister said

At the heart of the system are microalgae, which produce oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, and purify water, forming the base of a self-sustaining ecosystem, project lead Alexander Shaenko explained

According to the head of the General Staff, the establishment of fortified areas indicates that Belarus is preparing for defense and has no intentions of launching an attack

According to Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene, the implementation of this plan needs to be accelerated

According to the report, the rearmament will give Berlin «newfound independence,» and a beefed up German army could upset the fragile balance of power in the EU

During his visit, PM Modi performed aarti at the Guruji Maharaj Temple. He also toured the temple complex at Anandpur Dham.

The Karnataka government will form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the 40% commission allegations against the previous BJP administration. This decision follows a report by the Nagamohan Das commission, which endorsed claims of irregularities.

TEHRAN – Some 2.36 million Iranians donated blood over the past Iranian calendar year (March 2024-March 2025), indicating an increase of 1.5 percent compared to the year earlier.

TEHRAN – The first international award of women’s environmental activities in the BRICS countries, titled ‘Green Future, will be judged by 16 juries from ten countries including two female scholars from Iran.

TEHRAN – According to a study by researchers at National Institute of Oceanography, mangrove ecosystems in the northern Persian Gulf are facing a range of environmental and anthropogenic pressures.

Kapil Sibal credited the Congress-led UPA government for the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused, highlighting the establishment of the NIA during their tenure. The NIA, formed shortly after the attacks, played a crucial role in registering the case and expressing displeasure to the US regarding Rana's initial release.

Cybercrime officials rescued 60 Indian nationals from Myanmar, victims of forced cyber slavery under false job promises. Maharashtra Police arrested five agents, including a foreign national, involved in trafficking victims from Thailand to Myanmar. The victims were coerced into carrying out digital arrest and investment scams in guarded compounds controlled by armed groups.

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key figure in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has been extradited from the US to India. This followed a long legal battle. An NIA team brought Rana to Delhi. He was presented in court. The court granted NIA 18-day custody for interrogation. Rana's questioning is crucial to uncover the full conspiracy. He is linked to David Headley.

Nainar Nagendran, a BJP legislator, has filed his nomination for the party's Tamil Nadu state president election, potentially succeeding K Annamalai. His nomination is backed by key BJP figures. Nagendran's past ties with AIADMK fuel speculation about a possible BJP-AIADMK alliance, especially after Edappadi K Palaniswami's meeting with Amit Shah.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal asserted that India will not negotiate under pressure, emphasizing the importance of mutual sensitivity in trade talks. This statement follows US President Trump's 90-day pause on tariff imposition, excluding China. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar acknowledged the complexity of trade negotiations with the US, highlighting the need for urgency and ambition in achieving desired outcomes.

Las Anod (HOL) – A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia, led by Minister of Interior Ali Yusuf Ali Xoosh, arrived in Las Anod on Friday ahead of Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre's expected visit to the SSC-Khaatumo-administered town on Saturday.

«It will probably be much easier than tolerating damage to their own people,» the top Russian diplomat noted

A total of 160 million pounds announced on April 11 will be used «to repair and maintain previously provided equipment»

«History has shown us that as long as the Palestinian question is not addressed, the cycle of tragedy and violence will continue,» Philippe Lazzarini stressed

The strikes, among other targets, hit military infrastructure, weapons and standalone groups of armed Palestinian radicals, according to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces

The Russian foreign minister emphasized that US President Donald Trump «every time highlights his interest in the issue»

With EU citizens now living longer and healthier lives, the focus of EU policy has shifted from ageing to longevity. This demographic change has significant social and economic repercussions, such as increased demand for housing, healthcare and social services. Public spending is also expected to increase. Demographic changes are exacerbating labour shortages across various sectors and skill levels, posing a threat to the EU's green and digital transitions, competitiveness and public services. This issue is particularly concerning in areas already struggling with a labour shortage, such as healthcare. Attracting trained foreign workers is one solution to these issues, but EU countries must balance the need for recruiting such individuals with the challenge of controlling irregular migration flows. In response to the above shifts, the EU has started including demographic concerns into the creation of relevant EU policies. Specific EU initiatives to support Member States in dealing with demographic change include the talent mobility package, which complements the skills and talent package and the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. Despite migration being seen as a viable solution to demographic challenges, EU Member States continue to struggle between enforcing stricter migration policies and using legal migration to fill labour shortages. While Member States will find it difficult to sustain their welfare, pension systems and productivity without attracting skilled workers from non-EU countries, it is recognised that migration by itself will not reverse the ongoing trend of population ageing across the EU. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP