Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vehemently denied reports suggesting the government was considering a cess or tax on foreign travel. He stated there was no truth to these claims and reiterated the commitment to improving 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' for citizens, dismissing any notion of imposing such restrictions.

Following a significant electoral defeat, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has told unhappy party leaders they are free to leave, vowing to rebuild the Trinamool Congress. She urged loyalists to restore damaged party offices and reconnect with grassroots workers, asserting the party will not bow down despite the perceived «looting» of the people's mandate.

So far today, 1,327 people have voted at the District Commissioner’s office in the capital region. Since the polling station opened on April 17, a total of 20,803 people have voted there.

Police have launched a manhunt for the knifeman after the victim was brutally assaulted in Stafford on Thursday evening.

The second season of Rivals has launched on Disney+ today - and within just the first ten minutes viewers are confronted with naked skinny dipping at a pool party and a racy sex scene.

Republicans accused Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano of allowing people in the country illegally to get away with serious crimes.

The Duchess of Sussex once angered Italians with a spaghetti cooking method on her Netflix show - but the Princess of Wales has this week won the nation over with her pasta making prowess.

As global fertiliser and oil prices climb in the wake of the Strait of Hormuz closure amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Jamaica’s Ministry of Agriculture says it is rolling out a comprehensive strategy to lessen the potential fallout on the country’s agriculture and fisheries sectors.

St John’s, Antigua: Jamaica’s move to tighten regulations on Airbnb and other short-term rental operators is gaining wider Caribbean backing, with regional hoteliers now demanding equal taxation across the accommodation sector while also pushing back against new commission practices by Booking.com that they say could drain millions from the region.

Persons residing in Jamaica shelled out almost J$500 million on OnlyFans last year, more than any other English-s Speaking Caribbean country. This is according web activity tracker OnlyGuider, which reviewed the subscription-only social media platform famous for facilitating the sharing of adult content.

Business executive Alpha Smith was yesterday found guilty of assault occasioning grievious bodily harm, bringing to an end a four-year court case arising from an incident involving a United States citizen.

WESTERN BUREAU: Black River Mayor Richard Solomon says St Elizabeth remains dangerously unprepared for the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins in another two weeks, with more than half of its emergency shelters left unusable after Hurricane Melissa’s destruction last year.

Icelandair pilots who respond to requests from the airline to work on their scheduled days off receive an additional payment equal to 15% of their salary for the assignment. According to the current collective agreement, the payment can amount to as much as ISK 400,000.

Voters in Reykjavík are almost evenly divided on whether they want a center-left or center-right majority after the upcoming elections.

Director of Administration in the Ministry of Energy and Mining, Martin Nkasala, has unveiled an aggressive government plan aimed at transforming Malawi’s mining sector into one of the country’s biggest drivers of economic growth within the next five years. The government says mining, which currently contributes less than one percent to Malawi’s Gross Domestic Product […] The post Mining Director Martin Nkasala Unveils Aggressive Plan to Push Malawi’s Mining Sector to 10% GDP Contribution appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Forum for Democracy and Rights Defenders (FDRD) has condemned the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) over what it described as an unauthorized wreath-laying ceremony at the Kamuzu Mausoleum in Lilongwe, warning that the incident risks politicizing a national heritage site and undermining the rule of law. In a statement dated May 15, 2026 and signed […] The post FDRD Condemns MCP Over ‘Unauthorized’ Kamuzu Mausoleum Ceremony appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former State President Dr Lazarus Chakwera’s greatest political service to the Malawi Congress Party may no longer be to lead it. It is to leave it. That is not an argument for erasing his contribution. It is an argument for protecting it. Chakwera carried MCP from the long shadow of opposition into government, restored its […] The post Chakwera’s final duty to MCP is to leave before the party mistakes loyalty for renewal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

According to Donald Trump, the deal also implies the supply of General Electric engines

«Maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is the 'greatest common denominator' for both sides,» Wang Yi said

«This meeting will serve as a powerful impetus for strengthening cooperation between the legislative bodies, local governments, business circles, the scientific community, the media, and other sectors in both countries,» Wang Yi said

«The government cancels restrictions on crossing the border for all women without exception, regardless of their position in government bodies, local governments, state companies, or courts,» Yulia Sviridenko said

The third Russia-Africa Summit and other events of this kind will be held in Moscow in 2026

A cat was found dead in a rubbish chute in Yishun with a cable tie around its neck, in what a community cat group described as a deliberate and savage killing.The incident has been reported to the National Parks Board (NParks), which said it is investigating the matter. In a Facebook post on Thursday (May 14), the group said its volunteer was alerted by Nee Soon Town Council on May 10 after a cleaner discovered the carcass in one of the rubbish chutes at Block 398 Yishun Ring Road. According to the images shared in the post, the black cat, which had an untipped ear, was found wrapped in a red plastic bag and discarded into the chute. The group said it had verified that the animal was not a community cat.

The body of a 22-year-old man was found on a beach in Sentosa on Friday (May 15) afternoon. In a post shared on Xiaohongshu the same day, policemen can be seen surrounding a blue tent set up along the shore.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force said they received a call for assistance at 10 Siloso Beach Walk at about 1.40pm. The police said a 22-year-old man was found motionless and pronounced dead on the spot by an SCDF paramedic.Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play. Investigations are ongoing.[[nid:727072]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com

CBI arrested a Chemistry teacher, identified as the «kingpin» behind the NEET-2026 paper leak, from Pune. The teacher, PV Kulkarni, allegedly conducted special coaching classes dictating leaked questions and answers to students. The medical entrance exam was subsequently cancelled, with a re-examination scheduled for June 21.

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has strongly criticized RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's suggestion for continued dialogue with Pakistan. Sibal labeled the remarks as 'obnoxious' and questioned the RSS leader's standing to make such statements. He highlighted the perceived double standard in political reactions to dialogue proposals.