Home Minister Amit Shah celebrated the return of Lord Buddha's holy relics to Ladakh after 75 years, calling it a «historic reunion» and the «living land of Dhamma.» The fortnight-long exposition of the Piprahwa relics, marked by prayers and rituals, aims to reinforce India's Buddhist heritage. The event highlights peace and compassion amidst global unrest.
Prosecutors had alleged that David Rivera had received a secret $50 million contract to influence the first Trump administration.
Two Durham police officers will stand trial in connection with a multi-vehicle collision in April 2024 that killed four people — including two grandparents and their infant grandchild — after police chased a suspect driving the wrong way on Canada’s busiest highway.
A man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two children found in a vehicle in northwest Calgary on Thursday.
According to Governor Alexander Khinshtein, electricians will start repairs at the infrastructure as soon as the operational environment permits
The oil tanker Voyager is expected to arrive at the port of Kikuma on Shikoku Island where a Taiyo Oil refinery is located on May 3
Rosaviatsiya defined the accident as a crash
Earlier, the Iranian supreme leader said that the United States has no place in the future of the Persian Gulf
The European Union is not complying with a fully agreed to trade deal, the US president said
A long line of young people formed outside the Coppermine store at 44 Laugavegur this morning, where sales of highly sought-after clothing began at noon.
EXCLUSIVE: Luis Grijalba, a 44-year-old Costa Rican, arrived in London on a £16,000 holiday to celebrate the New Year with his wife, Estefania McDonald Rodriguez.
West Bengal is on high alert before counting day due to Supreme Court moves, a 15-seat repoll order, and EVM tampering allegations. The TMC has challenged a high court order, while the Election Commission assures security at strongrooms amidst post-poll violence and transport disruptions.
The high court also said while dismissing the petition, “It is the prerogative of the office of the Election Commission of India to appoint the counting supervisor and counting assistant either from the state government or the central government. This court does not find any illegality for appointing counting supervisor and counting assistant from the central government / central PSU employee instead of state government employee.”
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera, setting aside the Gauhati High Court's order. The apex court emphasized balancing individual liberty with the state's interest in investigation, noting the allegations appeared politically motivated. Khera must cooperate with the probe and appear when summoned.
West Bengal's political landscape, historically dominated by single parties for extended periods, is now witnessing an intense battle for the 2026 assembly elections. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule faces a formidable challenge from the aggressively expanding BJP, which aims to end the TMC's reign. This election marks a critical juncture for the state's political legacy.
First Nations and Métis leaders are criticizing the federal government's spring economic update for a lack of distinctions-based funding for Indigenous communities in its multi-billion «Canada Strong» plan.
Despite the fanfare that accompanied its signing, a majority polled by Janet Brown Opinion Research for CBC News are not confident the memorandum of understanding between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith will actually result in a new pipeline.
Thirty years ago, it was normal for a grocery store produce manager or part-time nurse to find the five per cent downpayment needed to buy a home, says mortgage broker Ron Butler. Those days are gone. Now, someone earning $115,000 a year would have trouble buying a house in parts of Canada.
In a country where most missing children are found within days, Lilly and Jack Sullivan’s case stands out: two young siblings, disappearing at the same time in a way investigators still can’t explain.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists travelling from Mlolongo towards Nairobi's city centre will temporarily enjoy free passage on select Nairobi Expressway exits after severe waterlogging along the A8 corridor triggered heavy traffic congestion.
[IPS] United Nations -- In 2026, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan has taken a considerable turn for the worse, with widespread food shortages, ongoing disruptions to food production systems, and rising rates of malnutrition affecting over half of the population. Compounded by the vast scale of needs and an overwhelming lack of access to basic services, humanitarian experts warn that nationwide levels of hunger are projected to worsen to catastrophic levels if urgent intervention is not secured.
[263Chat] Zimbabwe's proposed overhaul of medical aid regulations has sparked fierce debate, with industry players warning that the changes could trigger rising healthcare costs, reduced access, and the collapse of private medical cover for thousands of citizens.
The trend - which has become familiar across Britain - sees groups buy up fields before rapidly converting them into unauthorised caravan pitches when few officials are around to stop them.
Kane Farragher had taken a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and ketamine when he got behind the wheel of a high-powered BMW which was flagged as a 'vehicle of interest' by police.
The 184ft vessel capsized off the coast of Sicily in August 2024, killing seven including the British tech billionaire and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah.
This is the moment I introduced convicted rapist Ross Davidson to two female friends, four years before he was arrested and charged with a string of appalling sexual crimes against women.
Mr Polanski has been under pressure for more than 24 hours for sharing a social media post accusing officers of heavy-handedness during the incident on Wednesday.
Liberals say they want a fighter. But Janet Mills, a popular governor who clashed with the president, failed to catch fire in Maine’s Senate race.
A Post-ABC-Ipsos poll shows most Americans call the military action a mistake, even as Republicans remain strongly supportive. Many fear the conflict will lead to a recession.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted an ongoing ceasefire “pauses” the clock on the 60-day deadline to end hostilities in Iran or seek congressional approval.
With the Strait of Hormuz unstable, India is expanding its grip on the Malacca Strait with a $9.9‑billion plan for Great Nicobar Island Read Full Article at RT.com
