Russia, Ukraine trade blame over attack on boarding school in Russia's Kursk region

More than 56 hectares of prime farmland in Tauranga has been rezoned for residential development, with plans for 469 homes. Landsdale Development Limited initiated the rezoning of land at 120 and 125 Upper Ōhauiti Rd from rural and greenbelt to medium-density residential to address the housing needs of the growing city. The Tauranga City Council approved this change after an independent commissioner’s recommendation, and the real estate agency Bayleys noted it as a significant opportunity...

The Western Cape High Court has rejected Stellenbosch Municipality's request to force a property owner on Bird Street to restore a water-filled hole where a teenage couple tragically drowned. The couple's vehicle was discovered submerged in the vacant plot in October 2022. This ruling underscores the court's stance on the municipality's inability to impose rehabilitation obligations on private property owners in this case. Full Article

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India took decisive action by summoning Pakistan's diplomat and declaring military diplomats persona non grata. Additionally, India suspended the Indus Water Treaty and the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme, while Pakistan responded with threats against any potential "misadventure." Furthermore, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines, escalating tensions between the two nations. Full Article

Avelo Airlines Targets Migrant TransportAvelo Airlines has signed a contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to operate deportation flights under U.S. Immigration Control and Enforcement (ICE) policies, a move deemed necessary for the airline's financial stability. Starting May 14, Avelo will use three Boeing 737-800 planes at a new hub in Phoenix for both domestic and international flights, which will not display the airline's logo. The deal represents a shift from traditional retail...

US President Donald Trump criticized Harvard University on Truth Social, calling it a "threat" to democracy and labeling it an "anti-Semitic, Far Left Institution." His comments followed Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration after over $2 billion in federal funding was canceled, with the university asserting it would not compromise on its rights. The Trump administration is defending the funding freeze, claiming it aims to combat anti-Semitism and targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, while...

The UK is expected to pay a fee to access a €150bn EU weapons fund as part of a broader defence and security pact set to be signed at a May 19 summit. This agreement necessitates a detailed bilateral deal for UK companies like BAE Systems to secure contracts under the Security Action For Europe (Safe) fund, which aims to bolster EU defence spending in light of security concerns. Negotiations are ongoing, with an emphasis...