Imports of fish and seafood from China by Russia moved up in January - March 2026 by 20% in weigh
The license permits transactions related to negotiations regarding the sale, alienation, or transfer of Lukoil International GmbH and its assets
According to Robert Agee, American businesses are counting on anti-Russian sanctions being lifted
According to the report, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi noted that this is a complex operation requiring political approval, but he did not reveal any further details
A defeat for LDF would also diminish the presence of CPM in its last major stronghold. The campaign narrative has also undergone notable shifts. Early phases were dominated by issues such as corruption allegations, economic concerns, backdoor appointments, the Sabarimala gold heist controversy, and rehabilitation concerns of Wayanad landslide victims, alongside scandals involving opposition leaders.
Puducherry's 2026 elections saw a massive 89.83% voter turnout, with exit polls suggesting a tight race. The ruling NDA, led by AINRC-BJP, appears to have a slight edge over the Congress-DMK alliance. A new force, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has also made its presence felt in several key constituencies, potentially fragmenting the results.
Exit polls present a stark contrast for Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. While most predict a spoiler role with 10-24 seats, one outlier suggests a Kejriwal-like breakthrough of 98-120 seats. The outcome hinges on converting star power into grassroots strength, unlike Prashant Kishor's Bihar debut.
Fuel loading has begun at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant build by Russia’s Rosatom in Bangladesh Read Full Article at RT.com
The former FBI director denied that a photo he posted of seashells spelling “86 47” was intended to threaten the president. He has vowed to fight the case.
The former attorney general had been subpoenaed to appear at a closed-door session. When she was fired by Trump, her appearance was thrown into limbo.
The decision could touch off a scramble by Republicans to redraw majority-minority congressional districts, especially in the South, that could cost many Black Democrats their seats.
Saudi oil and gas giant Aramco has been reportedly unable to fix its key LPG export terminal, with deliveries suspended through May Read Full Article at RT.com
The US and five countries have said Chinese ownership of ports in the Panama Canal is a threat to the Western Hemisphere Read Full Article at RT.com
Nine members of an Islamic sect in Cheshire were arrested after a woman accused them of serious rape, forced marriage and slavery Read Full Article at RT.com
Taking to social media, Prince William , 43, and Catherine, 44, shared a sweet photo with their children, a decade and a half after they exchanged vows at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.
A chilling selfie of the man accused of attempting to assassinate the President has been released by federal prosecutors.
[New Era] Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has clarified that the recent reshuffle of senior officers is a planned, strategic move to strengthen the police force and improve service delivery nationwide.
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A video claiming that Cape Town is officially a province of the US, after South Africa's Democratic Alliance party secured a loan from the «Bezos Foundation», is circulating online. But this claim is false, and the audio shared as evidence has been fabricated.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has issued an urgent flood warning to residents living along the Lower Tana River following rising water levels in the Seven Forks dams due to heavy rainfall upstream.
60 days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, RT looks at how the conflict began, how Iran retaliated, and what comes next Read Full Article at RT.com
This study was commissioned by the European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries. It clarifies how the new proposed MFF architecture may affect EU fisheries and aquaculture. It compares the proposal with the current EMFAF framework in terms of sufficiency of earmarked budget and governance and assesses the threat of fragmentation and renationalisation of EU fisheries-related policies. It also assesses the potential role of the European Competitiveness Fund and alignment with the European Ocean Pact. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Ahead of the ECON public hearing on 5 May 2026 this briefing provides further background on selected technical aspects of the Market Integration and Supervision Package (MISP): asset management, central securities depositories (CSDs), central counterparties aka clearinghouses (CCPs), the proposed pan-European market operator regime (PEMO), consolidated tape (CTP), and distributed ledger technology (DLT). It complements already available EPRS legislative briefings on the package (EPRS briefings on the Master Directive, the Master Regulation, and the Settlement Finality Regulation). Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This ATAG clarifies how the new proposed MFF architecture may affect EU fisheries and aquaculture. It compares the proposal with the current EMFAF framework in terms of sufficiency of earmarked budget and governance and assesses the threat of fragmentation and renationalisation of EU fisheries-related policies. It also assesses the potential role of the European Competitiveness Fund and alignment with the European Ocean Pact. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This study examines how the Commission’s 2028-2034 MFF proposals would reshape Cohesion Policy through greater simplification and flexibility. It finds that while the reforms may streamline the system at EU level and provide some gains, they also risk reducing predictability, weakening territorial targeting, increasing implementation burdens, and centralising decision-making. Recommendations are proposed to inform the European Parliament’s position on the reform. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with his Congolese counterpart, Denis Sassou Nguesso Read Full Article at RT.com
US President Donald Trump is eyeing a prolonged blockade of Iran despite the war becoming increasingly unpopular, according to the WSJ Read Full Article at RT.com
Google has struck a deal to provide AI tools to the Pentagon for classified use despite internal disputes over military applications Read Full Article at RT.com
Armed colonists burn, beat, and kill with near-total impunity – because their violence serves a larger system of land theft and expulsion Read Full Article at RT.com
Moscow respects the UAE’s decision to quit OPEC, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
[New Times] The government is considering introducing a law that would restrict children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, in an effort to strengthen child protection in the digital space.
A domestic helper has gone viral after posting TikTok videos with her employer, delighting netizens with their wholesome energy.A video posted on Saturday (April 25) by user @tinakhin14, identified as 30-year-old Tina Khin, shows her dancing with her employer, who is dressed in all black with a hoodie covering the employer's face. The post has garnered close to 78,000 views and over 2,400 likes. Tina's most viral video, posted on April 3, amassed 450,000 views. Her employer, who only wanted to be known as Loy, a 50-year-old business owner, told AsiaOne that Tina saw her friends doing TikTok videos and wanted to follow. «I told her that you can do TikTok and you can learn English faster by making English videos,» said Loy, adding that Tina was «very happy» by the sudden surge in popularity. «Sometimes she films herself and sometimes I film for her. My daughter also helps sometimes.» 'After work, you are no longer a helper'Tina started her TikTok account in January and her posts quickly went viral. Her account now has nearly 4,000 followers and over 226,000 likes
Nato air strikes were intensifying in Libya, a new television show called Game Of Thrones had just premiered - and Prince William finally made Catherine Middleton his bride.
These are the questions that Sir Keir Starmer could have been confronted with if MPs had voted for him to face a Privileges Committee investigation.
