Colachal, a Congress stronghold in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district, has consistently elected JG Prince since 2011. He secured a significant victory in 2021, defeating the BJP by a substantial margin. This assembly segment, part of the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency, saw a 71.5 percent voter turnout in the last polls, indicating strong local engagement.

The long-running Mapeto tax evasion case is far from over, with fresh pressure now mounting on the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) to come clean on what has become one of the most explosive unresolved financial scandals in Malawi’s recent history. The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has issued a 14-day ultimatum, demanding […] The post Mapeto Not Off the Hook: CDEDI Demands Answers as K16.5 Billion Tax Evasion Case Refuses to Die appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The standoff between business operators and tax authorities has sharply escalated, with the Northern Region Business Association warning of street protests and prolonged shop closures if the government refuses to suspend the controversial Electronic Invoicing System (EIS). In a hardening position, the grouping has accused the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) of bulldozing through a major […] The post Northern Traders Draw a Line: Shops Shut, Street Protests Loom as EIS Standoff Escalates appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has strongly criticised government’s decision to revive Power Market Limited (PML), warning that the move could lead to higher electricity tariffs while continuing what it describes as unnecessary administrative costs that do not improve service delivery. The concerns come after the High Court in April 2026 ruled to end […] The post CAMA warns that revival of Power Market Limited risks higher electricity tariffs and continued drain on public resources appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Austria’s expulsion of Russian diplomats over antennas on embassy buildings has triggered a backlash from Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Congress has moved to curb Trump’s Iran war powers after the deadline for military operations without congressional approval expired Read Full Article at RT.com

Several people have been killed and injured in Leipzig, Germany, after a vehicle drove through a busy shopping street, local media report Read Full Article at RT.com

Nepal has objected to an annual pilgrimage planned by India and China through territory it claims Read Full Article at RT.com

At least three Indian nationals have been injured in an Iranian attack on a petroleum industrial site in the UAE, the authorities report Read Full Article at RT.com

Former owner Galton Blackiston has been replaced - but supporters point out Norfolk hotspot Morston Hall's Michelin star was reconfirmed just before he left.

Fresh details published by the US National Transportation Safety Board appear to confirm suspicions that the China Eastern Airlines Flight was intentionally crashed into mountains in 2022.

The Royal Navy's fleet of frigates was reduced to just five today after the withdrawal of HMS Iron Duke - while the Army has 'no money to buy weapons'. She is to be retired despite £103m refit.

Rabat, lundi 27 avril 2026 — Le renforcement de la coopération bilatérale dans le domaine de l'éducation a été au cœur d'une audience accordée par le ministre marocain de l'Éducation nationale à l'ambassadeur, Haut Représentant de la République gabonaise près le Royaume du Maroc SEM Abdelaziz Branly Oupolo. Cette rencontre s'inscrit dans une dynamique de rapprochement entre les deux pays, désireux de consolider leurs échanges autour des réformes éducatives et de l'innovation pédagogique. (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville poursuit sa modernisation à travers plusieurs projets structurants qui redessinent progressivement le visage de la capitale gabonaise. Entre développement des infrastructures, urbanisation et ambitions numériques, la ville affirme sa volonté de devenir un pôle stratégique en Afrique centrale. En 1 an seulement, le Président de la République Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a mis le Gabon en chantier. Aujourd'hui, le pays est lancé dans un développement à grande vitesse, avec des (...) - ECONOMIE NUMERIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Son Excellence Brice Clotaire OLIGUI NGUEMA, Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, a procédé ce dimanche à l'inauguration officielle du Palais des Congrès « Omar BONGO ONDIMBA », infrastructure majeure au cœur de la Cité de la Démocratie rénovée. Au-delà de la portée architecturale et historique de cette réalisation, la forte mobilisation de Chefs d'Etat, de gouvernement et de hautes personnalités internationales a conféré à cet événement une dimension (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Clarendon has emerged as a national leader in local development planning, becoming the first parish in Jamaica to formally integrate migration into its long-term growth framework—a move officials say signals a fundamental shift in how communities plan for the future. The milestone was marked last Thursday, during a handover ceremony for the Migration Chapter of the Clarendon Local Sustainable Development Plan (CLSDP) at the Clarendon Municipal Corporation (CMC).

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) carried out a mini dump removal exercise in Kitson Town, St Catherine, last Thursday, as part of a broader push to eliminate illegal dumping across the parish. It follows complaints from residents and local representatives about the spread of makeshift dumping areas. Andrew Gooden, the NSWMA’s parish manager for St Catherine, said the agency had struggled with illegal dumping in recent weeks.

Airbnb stakeholders in Jamaica are urging the Government to be cautious in its imposition of a general consumption tax (GCT) on the industry, insisting that the move should reflect the reality of the sector, which they say is largely made up of small, independent Jamaican homeowners. “Many hosts are small, independent operators, and sudden cost increases could place real strain on their ability to remain active and compliant,” Airbnb Community Leader for Jamaica Sherie-Ann Anderson told The Gleaner.

A symbolic unveiling of a renovated monument at Old Harbour Bay, St Catherine, on Sunday marked 180 years since the arrival of the first East Indians to Jamaica, reinforcing a shared history rooted in resilience, adaptation and cultural exchange. The ceremony, led by Jamaica’s Indian High Commission, revisited the historic site where the first group of East Indian indentured labourers arrived aboard the SS Blundell in 1845.

Amid historic levels of fatal shootings by the security forces Jamaica’s police chief has exhorted cops to exercise self-discipline, describing it as “more important” than the checks and balances that come with oversight. At the same time, Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has again urged Jamaicans to join the appeal to “violent and hardened criminals” that they should not confront cops with deadly force.

Marc Rieben, 43, is said to have used a jigsaw tool, a knife and garden shears on Kristina Joksimovic's body before 'pureeing' her remains in a blender.

Keerthana S of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the election. Ashokan G of Indian National Congress came second. Sivakasi saw a political shift in 2021. For 2026, Ashokan, Rajenthrabhalaji, Diana, and Keerthana are candidates. Ashokan won in 2021. Rajenthrabhalaji won in 2016 and 2011. AIADMK historically dominated the constituency.

BJP workers celebrated their lead in West Bengal Assembly elections with traditional Bengali meals and sweets like fish curry, rosogolla, and jhalmuri. Similar food-based celebrations, including litti chokha and jalebi, were observed in past elections in Bihar and Haryana, highlighting food's role in political victories.

Exit polls for five assembly elections proved indicative, not definitive, as results day revealed surprising outcomes. While some projections accurately predicted trends in Kerala and Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu witnessed dramatic shifts, with unexpected victories and significant political realignments challenging pre-election forecasts.

The 2026 Kerala Assembly election has seen the United Democratic Front (UDF) secure a decisive majority, ending the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) decade-long rule. This historic mandate, driven by anti-incumbency and a call for administrative change, leaves India without a single Left-led state government for the first time in over five decades.

Free tuberculosis (TB) screening for tenants, workers and frequent visitors to Bedok Central will be extended by one more day to Friday (May 8), said the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA).The extension will allow an additional 500 individuals to be screened.In a statement on Monday evening, the authority said a total of 708 people have undergone screening as at 6pm.Of them, 541 were screened at Heartbeat@Bedok and 167 had visited the SATA CommHealth Bedok Clinic.It is mandatory for all working at Heartbeat@Bedok, Block 216 Bedok Food Centre and Market and Singapore Pools Bedok Betting Centre to be screened, and 280 of them have done so.The remaining 428 opted to be screened on a voluntary basis.

Halla Tómasdóttir, President of Iceland, is on a working visit to Italy, and today she will hold a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.