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Education Ministry fills 50 school leadership posts, says vacancies will be addressed promptly

IPOH, May 15 -- The Ministry of Education has filled 50 vacant posts for headmasters and principals nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen school leadership and ensure smooth school administratio... Read More


Zoho Corporation Commits Rs 70 Crore To ONDC To Boost MSME Digital Access

New Delhi, May 15 -- Global technology company Zoho Corporation has announced an investment of Rs 70 crore in the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), reaffirming its commitment to building sover... Read More


India's Deposit Growth Spike Masks Structural Weaknesses In Banking System: Ambit Capital

New Delhi, May 15 -- A sharp jump in bank deposit growth to 13.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in March 2026-the highest since the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes in June 2023-masks deep structural weaknes... Read More


I almost lost my job as Tinubu's Chief of Staff - Gbajabiamila

Nigeria, May 15 -- Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, said that he almost lost his job because of his support for Desmond Elliot, a member of the Lagos State House of Asse... Read More


From Awareness to Action | India's Fight Against Hypertension

New Delhi, May 15 -- World Hypertension Day, observed annually on 17 May, carries a particularly meaningful message in 2026 with the theme "Controlling Hypertension Together". It reminds us that hyper... Read More


Iran is finished, should make deal to end war: Trump after talks with Xi Jinping

Beijing, May 15 -- US President Donald Trump said Iran is "finished" and must either negotiate a deal to end the ongoing conflict or face destruction. "Deal or annihilation for Iran," Trump stated dur... Read More


Ebola outbreak declared in eastern DR Congo as regional alert raised

France, May 15 -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said in a statement on Friday that around 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths had been reported, mainly in the mining... Read More


Liberia: Pres. Boakai Says Guinea President's "Thinking Is Changing" Over Border Dispute

Monrovia, May 15 -- President Joseph Boakai says he believes Guinean President General Mamady Doumbouya is beginning to change his perception about Liberia as both countries continue diplomatic effort... Read More


Kuki Inpi Manipur extends shutdown by 48 hours over 'detention' of Kuki civilians

Guwahati, May 15 -- Kuki Inpi Manipur, the apex body of the Kuki tribes, has extended the ongoing total shutdown by an additional 48 hours from midnight of May 15, 2026, stating that 14 Kuki individua... Read More


Who attacked Shah Ali shrine? Police, Jamaat give dissimilar statements

Dhaka, May 15 -- A group of people have attacked and vandalised the shrine of Hazrat Shah Ali Baghdadi in Mirpur during an Urs or religious ritual on Thursday night. Several devotees who were present... Read More