Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to change their social media display pictures to commemorate the first anniversary of 'Operation Sindoor'. This initiative honors the Indian armed forces' valor and decisive response during the operation along the western border. The campaign aims to express respect for the forces' success and national resolve.

Kerala's outgoing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed surprise at the Left Democratic Front's election defeat, stating the verdict was unexpected. He pledged the LDF would function as a responsible opposition, advocating for social welfare measures. Vijayan also termed the BJP's increased seat tally in the state a serious development.

India urged Bangladesh to expedite nationality verification for illegal immigrants, linking it to repatriation efforts. This response follows Bangladesh's concerns about potential «pushback» incidents after the BJP's West Bengal election victory, with Dhaka seeking cooperation for smooth deportations.

India marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a decisive response to Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism following the deadly Pahalgam attack. The Ministry of External Affairs stated the world recognized the attack and India's right to self-defense. The operation successfully targeted terror launchpads, demonstrating India's commitment to combating terrorism.

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Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds has dismissed concerns over a suspected Ukrainian drone incident on the country’s territory Read Full Article at RT.com

Publications in Ukraine continue to blow the lid off alleged corruption schemes run by fugitive Zelensky associate Timur Mindich Read Full Article at RT.com

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Germany’s ban on Soviet symbols during WWII celebrations is “discrimination against Russia,” former MEP and AfD member Gunnar Beck has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that Moscow condemns unilateral sanctions

The New York Times noted that all US forces in the Middle East remain on full combat alert

The Russian Security Council deputy chairman highlighted that Germany lacks the strength and resources to independently pursue a forceful course of action without direct support from its «Big Brother» across the Atlantic

The man explained that he had signed a contract with the battalion while in prison

Law enforcement agencies said the Timur’s Special Unit and a task force from the Kabul 9 special unit are suspected

Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, demonstrated India's 'Atmanirbhar' capability as a force multiplier, with over 65% of defense equipment now domestically manufactured. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai highlighted the operation's success in achieving objectives through a calibrated, decisive response without escalating into prolonged conflict, underscoring multi-agency coordination and intelligence dominance.

Union minister Chirag Paswan condemned the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide, Chandranath Rath, calling it «politics of violence» that West Bengal voters rejected. Paswan alleged TMC goons were responsible and stated the central government will not tolerate such violence, asserting a BJP government will soon be formed in the state.

The Congress is set to announce its Kerala chief ministerial pick by Sunday after consultations with newly elected MLAs and senior leaders. The party high command will make the final decision following a resolution authorizing them to choose the CM candidate. Frontrunners include V D Satheesan, K C Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala.

Polls opened this morning for elections to English councils and the Scottish and Welsh devolved assemblies in which Labour is on course for a major drubbing.

The Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram to post a pair of unseen photos of Archie, one of the young prince lying on his father's chest and the other of him pictured with his little sister Princess Lilibet.

If you are still thinking of voting for the Green Party when heading to the polls today, make sure to take a look at the policies they intend to bring in.

Less than a five minute walk from the hectic bustle of Victoria station, I'm greeted by the iconic arched doorway and black awning of the The Goring hotel.

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) removed 959 online listings of illegal health products and warned 152 sellers in a joint operation led by Interpol from March 10 to 23.Eighty-nine other countries joined the clampdown, dubbed Operation Pangea, which targeted products such as unregistered medicines and medical devices and as well as pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.HSA said on Thursday (May 7) that over 82 per cent of the listings taken down in Singapore were selling unregistered contact lenses that have not been certified to have met the required safety, performance and quality standards.Other illegal listings were selling products such as prescription-only skin creams for acne and eczema, sexual enhancement medicines, nasal aspirators and nasal sprays, and oxygen concentrators.At Singapore's checkpoints, 6,641 units of illegal health products were seized, with most items brought in through international mail.Prescription medicines such as painkillers or sedatives made up 36 per cent of the confiscated products, with anti-parasitic medicines such as ivermectin coming second at 30 per cent.

A Singaporean and a Singapore Permanent Resident, who were passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius which is currently at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak, are currently isolated at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID).The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Thursday (May 7) that it is awaiting test results for the rare disease.«One has a runny nose but is otherwise well, and the other is asymptomatic. The risk to the general public in Singapore is currently low,» the public health authority said in a media release.According to the CDA, the two Singapore residents were on board the cruise ship at its point of departure from Argentina on April 1.Both men had left the ship at St Helena after a Dutch passenger died.They had taken the same flight as a confirmed hantavirus case, the Dutch passenger's wife, from St Helena to Johannesburg on April 25.The confirmed case died in Johannesburg.

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La circulation est devenue particulièrement difficile sur le tronçon routier de 52 kilomètres reliant Koulamoutou à Boudianguila, localité située à la frontière du département de l'Offoué-Onoye, au centre-est du Gabon. Il a fallu près de deux heures à une délégation conduite, le 29 mars dernier, par le préfet du département de la Lolo-Bouenguidi, Michel Matsakassa, pour parcourir cette distance et atteindre le site d'installation du chef du village de Boudiango, dans le regroupement de (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A year after the U.S. DOGE Service dramatically slashed the civil service, government workers are still spooked about getting on the Trump administration’s bad side.

Amid the war with Iran, surging gas prices and backlash to his immigration policies, the president continues to dedicate extensive time to his signature project.

The political terrain remains forbidding, but the president’s crumbling approval ratings and the Iran war’s weight on the economy offer the party an opening.

The global implementation of the Basel III standards is a cornerstone of financial stability and of a level playing field for banks worldwide. Given the size of the US economy and banking system in general, and the global reach of its largest banks in particular, the delay in US implementation of Basel III has become a growing concern, which we documented in an earlier briefing. In March 2026, US authorities have now published a new consultation paper that purports to pave the way towards the completion of Basel III in the US. In the present briefing, we aim to identify and assess US-specificities compared to the international standard. This analysis is not least relevant against the background of a recent ECB working paper that argued inter alia that EU banks would have “somewhat higher” capital requirements “on average” if subject to current US rules. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Meghan Markle is out. Out of the Met Gala. Out of favour in Hollywood. Out of momentum. That, at least, is the current narrative. But the reality is rather different.

Lucy Letby has now been in prison for more than 2,000 days, and during all that time nobody has come up with any evidence that she ever harmed anyone.