Farmers’ association in Coimbatore sceptical of installing steel wire fences along forest fringes to prevent human-animal conflict
The Forest Department ought to evaluate the utility of the project rather than implementing it for the sole reason that funds have been sanctioned, says P.Kandasamy, State general secretary of Vivasayigal Sangam…
‘I’m determined to fix this’: Disability rights activist Cara Darmody starts 50-hour Leinster House picket
Secondary school pupil protesting outside Oireachtas over backlog in children’s assessment of needs waiting lists…
34th Harbin Int’l Economic & Trade Fair held in China’s Heilongjiang
People visit the 34th Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair in Harbin, capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, May 19, 2025. The fair showcased cutting-edge technologies such as autonomous driving, commercial satellites and humanoid robots from over 100 tech firms. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao) A boy tries smart glasses that combine AI and VR technologies at the…
Keir Starmer says Brits are ‘tired’ of Brexit rows as he faces backlash over ‘blank cheque’ EU deal – with alarm at concessions on fishing rights and youth ‘free movement’
Making a statement to MPs, Keir Starmer argued that the package he unveiled alongside beaming EU commission chief Ursula von der Leyen would ‘drive down bills and drive up jobs…
France ‘Determined’ to Recognize Palestinian State, PM Says
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that France was “determined” to recognize a Palestinian State, according to France 24. Barrot also condemned Israel’s “indefensible” situation in Gaza caused by its heavy airstrikes and blockade of humanitarian aid. Recognizing Palestinian State “We cannot leave the children of Gaza a legacy of violence and hatred…
Pressure Mounts on Israel over its Military Escalation in Gaza
The Israeli government is facing mounting pressures from its allies over its military escalation in Gaza as the Strip’s civilian population is enduring catastrophic humanitarian conditions. The UK, France and Canada have threatened action against Israel, while 23 countries criticized Israeli blockade of aid entry into Gaza…
Lebanese President Visits Cairo as El-Sisi Reaffirms Support for Lebanon
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun arrived in Cairo for an official visit, where he was received by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi at the Al Ittihadiya Palace on Monday, 19 May. The visit comes amid heightened regional tensions and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a joint press conference…
France ‘determined’ to recognise Palestinian state: foreign minister
France is “determined” to recognise a Palestinian state, its foreign minister said on Tuesday, condemning Israel for the “indefensible” situation in Gaza created by its military campaign and humanitarian blockade.Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot also reaffirmed that Paris backed a Netherlands-led initiative for a review of the cooperation agreement between the European...
JAMB reveals date to release results of 379,000 candidates who sat for rescheduled UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will release the results of 379,000 candidates who participated in the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Wednesday. The makeup exams, which were conducted between Friday and Monday, became necessary after widespread technical and human errors marred the initial UTME…