New national forest to see 20m trees planted

BENGALURU: A man's attempt to help a neighbor by discarding a trash bag turned into a nightmare when he discovered it contained a stillborn baby. The 17-year-old mother, a vegetable vendor, had secretly delivered the baby at home after concealing her pregnancy from her laborer parents and asked the man to dispose of the bag. Police arrested her lover for raping her, charging him under the Pocso Act, while the man who discarded the bag...

In Uttar Pradesh, India, Al Jazeera uncovered a troubling market where rape videos are sold for as little as Rs 20 (30 cents). These videos often feature identifiable victims and are used to blackmail them, discouraging them from reporting the crimes. Local shopkeepers, despite being aware of the issue, claim ignorance to authorities, while police officials express unfamiliarity with the existence of such videos, highlighting a significant societal and governmental failure to address sexual violence...

A 19-year-old Kansas City resident, Owen McIntire, was arrested for allegedly setting fire to Tesla vehicles at a dealership on March 17, while home for spring break. He faces federal charges for unlawful possession of a destructive device and malicious damage by fire, with prosecutors emphasizing the severity of the attack, which caused significant damage. This incident follows another arrest related to arson against Tesla properties, reflecting a troubling trend of vandalism against the company...

The NSW Waratahs faced a disheartening 28-14 loss to the Fijian Drua in Lautoka, marking their ninth consecutive away defeat, a record low since 1996-97. Despite a promising win against the Chiefs, the Waratahs struggled physically, conceding significant possession and territory, and were hampered by injuries to key players, including skipper Jake Gordon. Although they mounted a second-half comeback, they ultimately fell short, missing a bonus point after a late penalty try, leaving them at...

Iran's chief negotiator, Abbas Araqchi, expressed optimism about reaching a nuclear agreement with the U.S. during upcoming talks in Rome, contingent on realistic demands from Washington. Despite this, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, tempered expectations, while U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The negotiations face challenges, including Iran's insistence on its right to enrich uranium and concerns from the UN nuclear watchdog about Iran's proximity to...

SINGAPORE: Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam announced that four new candidates may join the People’s Action Party (PAP) slate for Nee Soon GRC in the upcoming General Election. The potential candidates include Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi, Ms Goh Hanyan, Mr Jackson Lam, and Ms Lee Hui Ying, though their official status will be confirmed later. The announcement comes as speculation arises that current MPs may not stand for re-election, with the official slate...