Trump escalated threats against Iran’s power plants, bridges and other infrastructure in an expletive-laden post on Truth Social on Easter morning.
On most days, India's economic heartbeat is invisible. It does not pulse through stock exchanges or policy corridors but across vast, restless waters where ships move quietly between continents. Yet, when conflict erupts in narrow choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, that invisible system becomes the country’s most visible vulnerability. The ongoing tensions have done exactly that, forcing India to confront a reality it has long managed but rarely foregrounded.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of bringing in «paid supporters» and hooliganism to influence elections, while also warning her party workers about potential EVM tampering. Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged voters to cast ballots without fear, as Prime Minister Modi criticized the state's law and order.
Far from being a PM Modi vs Rahul showdown, the 2026 elections are a test of regional resilience. Despite the visibility of the two national leaders on the campaign trail, neither is the decisive factor in these contests. Instead, the real battles are being fought by state satraps defending their turf or reclaiming relevance and the results will hinge on regional leadership, local alliances and governance records.
The sister of a man who was missing since March 27 after a boat collision off the Southern Islands mourned his passing in a social media post, as news that his body was found in Indonesian waters broke on Sunday (April 5).Police said in a statement on the same day that they were alerted by Indonesian authorities to a case of a body found floating off the sea of Karimun, to the southwest of Singapore, at about 3pm on March 30.«The body, believed to be the missing person from the collision between a pleasure craft and supply vessel off the Southern Islands on March 27, was found motionless and subsequently retrieved from the waters,» they added.A 49-year-old man has been arrested for rash navigation of a vessel, police said.Two other people onboard the pleasure vessel were rescued.Persons onboard the supply vessel were also accounted for, with no injuries reported, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said in its statement on March 27.
The Icelandic Met Office has updated tomorrow’s weather warnings. Orange warnings will take effect across large parts of the country around midday.
“The changes to the glaciers over these 20 years are dramatic. They can be attributed to the effects of the so-called ‘Blue Blob,’ which in some years has led to cooler weather here than the global average. In nearly all of these years, the glaciers have retreated, and major events have taken place,” says Dr. Þorvarður Árnason, director of the University of Iceland’s Research Center in Hornafjörður. He has closely monitored the glaciers since moving east in 2006.
Authorities have busted a terror network allegedly linked to ISIS and foreign handlers, accused of radicalizing Indian youth online. Teams across multiple states apprehended suspects involved in spreading jihadi propaganda, including videos of extremist figures. The group reportedly aimed to establish an Islamic State in India, with links traced to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, and Bangladesh.
Tensions surge as Donald Trump issues a fierce warning to Iran amidst escalating regional strikes. Meanwhile, Assam's CM faces legal threats over passport allegations, and a suspected ISIS terror module is busted across multiple states. PM Modi champions women's reservation in Bengal, while Iran declares a 'bitter defeat' for the US after a rescue mission.
A London, Ont., optometrist says she's hearing more concerns from patients about difficulty driving in the dark and headlight brightness. Transport Canada is asking drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to share their experiences with vehicle headlight glare through an online survey.
There is anger in the air. Not quiet frustration, but a raw, rising fury spreading across Malawi following the over 30 percent fuel price hike—an increase that has hit already struggling households like a hammer blow. For many Malawians, this is not just another economic adjustment. It is a breaking point. Across towns and trading […] The post A Brutal Blow to the Poor: Fuel Hike Exposes the Harsh Reality of Living in Malawi Today appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Viktor Orban, who has built strong ties to the MAGA movement and the Kremlin, faces a tough electoral challenge from center-right candidate Peter Magyar on April 12.
“Let those who have weapons lay them down!” the first American pope declared. The White House’s war in Iran and nativist agenda at home is testing the Vatican.
The poll (pictured), which was conducted by former Conservative deputy chairman Lord Ashcroft, puts the three parties on 21 per cent each.
It was colder than usual that Monday morning in late January 1979 and there was frost on the ground as nine-year-old Monica Selvig arrived at school. Pictured: The shooter, Brenda Spencer
Former Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, condemned Europe’s mishandling of Russia and Ukraine as a ‘crime against logic’ Read Full Article at RT.com
Aleksandar Vucic has said explosives were found at a critical pipeline connecting Serbia and Hungary Read Full Article at RT.com
Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticized the Centre's decision to convene Parliament from April 16-18, just days before assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
A northeasterly wind of 8–15 m/s is forecast today, with light snow showers in the north and east. Winds are expected to be lighter in the southwest, where it will remain mostly dry.
A 37-year-old mother of four watched in horror as a bag of rubbish — filled with used party ware and glass bottles — fell in front of three of her children and two nieces on Saturday (April 4) night.The incident purportedly happened at about 11.30pm at Block 656 Choa Chu Kang Crescent.Speaking to AsiaOne on Sunday, the woman, who only wished to be known only as Wani, said her family was visiting her brother who lives there.«It happened when they were walking out from the void deck,» she added.«When they came out, the bag of rubbish fell in front of them, between my daughter and niece.»There were glass bottles in it and glass shards were everywhere. Can you imagine what would have happened if my daughter took another step forward? It would have landed on her.«When asked how the children reacted, a still distressed Wani said that they were traumatised.»My children were scared and my nieces were traumatised. They were just five kids walking in a HDB estate," she said.
PressCane Limited has planted 400 trees around a pond area in Chikwawa, as part of efforts to promote environmental restoration in the district. The Tree planting was exercised under the theme ‘Plant a Tree and Name It, Then Manage It’. Speaking during the tree planting exercise on Monday, PressCane Chief Executive Officer Bryson Mkhomaanthu said […] The post PressCane drives re-greening with tree planting in Chikwawa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
FDH Bank plc has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, with profit-after-tax rising to K147.8 billion, representing a 100 % increase from K74.06 billion recorded in 2024. According to the Bank’s audited financial results signed by Board Chairperson Charity Mseka, Managing Director Noel Mkulichi, Chairperson of the Finance and […] The post FDH Bank plc profit doubles to K147.8 billion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Rahul Gandhi attacked Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, labeling him the 'most corrupt and hate-spreading CM' and vowing to jail him. Gandhi also promised SC/ST status for six communities, higher tea worker wages, and monthly cash transfers for women if Congress forms the government in Assam.
Described as being on a secret sofa-surfing world tour, Fergie has apparently been staying at the homes of a succession of discreet, wealthy friends and remains in contact with a number of allies.
