World News | Pakistan: Islamabad Under Lockdown for Second Day Amid Fears of TLP Protest

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 12 (ANI): The twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi remained under partial lockdown for the second consecutive day on Saturday as authorities tightened security in anticipation of a protest by the hardline...

Scenery of Mahe Island in Seychelles

This photo taken on Sept. 24, 2025 shows a sunset view on Mahe Island, Seychelles. Seychelles is an Indian Ocean archipelago comprising 115 islands. Mahe Island, the largest among all islands of the nation, is home to the capital city Victoria and...

Seychelles Presidential Elections 2025: What Is At Stake For India?

The 2025 presidential elections in Seychelles have entered a decisive phase, with results now forcing a runoff between the leading contenders. For Seychelles’ external partners—particularly India—the outcome holds significant implications for...

Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election as no candidate secures 50%

The electoral authority has not announced when the rerun election is expected to be held. Published On 28 Sep 202528 Sep 2025 With no outright winner, Seychelles will hold a rerun presidential election after the country’s two main contenders...

World News | Pakistan Under Fire as Quetta Burials Expose Grim Reality in Balochistan

Balochistan [Pakistan], October 12 (ANI): Twenty unidentified bodies that had been kept in Quetta's Civil Hospital for several days were officially declared unclaimed and later buried under the supervision of the Chhipa Foundation at the Dasht...

Report shows impact of anti-LGBT laws on queer Tanzanians

LGBT Voice Tanzania calls on the state to protect all queer people Two Tanzanian men with rainbow flags. (Photo courtesy of LGBT Voice Tanzania) A report from the LGBTQ+ advocacy group LGBT Voice Tanzania describes the destruction that systemic...

Seychelles votes in general election dominated by economy, environment and drug crisis

The people of Seychelles voted Saturday in an election to choose a new leader and parliament, with President Wavel Ramkalawan seeking a second term in Africa’s smallest country. Ramkalawan's chief political rival, Patrick Herminie of the United...

Seychelles President Ramkalawan seeks second term as people vote in African tourist haven

A police officer casts his vote at the English River School in Victoria, Seychelles. | Photo Credit: AP The people of Seychelles voted on Saturday (September 27, 2025) in an election to choose a new leader and Parliament, with President Wavel...

City view of Victoria in Seychelles

This photo taken on Sept. 29, 2025 shows a Hindu temple in Victoria, the capital of Seychelles. (Xinhua/Han Xu) This photo taken on Sept. 29, 2025 shows a street view in Victoria, the capital of Seychelles. (Xinhua/Han Xu) This photo taken on...

Seychelles, Mauritius Lead Africa’s Quality of Life Rankings for 2025

A new United Nations report spotlights a remarkable surge in the quality of life across several African nations. The 2025 Human Development Index reveals that countries like Seychelles and Mauritius are leading the charge, having...

Seychelles president seeks a second term as people vote in African tourist haven

VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — The people of Seychelles voted Saturday in an election to choose a new leader and parliament, with President Wavel Ramkalawan seeking a second term in Africa’s smallest country. Ramkalawan’s chief political rival,...

Seychelles Begins Three-Day Voting in Pivotal Presidential and Parliamentary Elections

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the small but strategically significant Indian Ocean archipelago of Seychelles commenced a three-day voting period for its closely contested presidential and parliamentary elections. Polling stations across the...

Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan Seeks Re-Election Amid Economic Recovery and Challenges

Victoria, Seychelles – September 25, 2025 In a highly anticipated announcement, Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan has confirmed his candidacy for re-election in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 2025. Ramkalawan, who...

Seychelles holds early voting as many worry about a drug crisis and environment

VICTORIA, Seychelles -- Early voting started Thursday across Seychelles as concerns over a drug crisis and environmental challenges facing the nation weigh heavily on the minds of many as they choose a new president and parliament. President Wavel...

Seychelles to vote with sovereignty, environment and drugs on agenda

Voting has begun in the Seychelles‘ elections, with incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan hoping to win a second term leading the strategically located African archipelago. Polls opened in outlying islands and for some essential workers on...

Seychelles holds early voting as many in the nation worry about a drug crisis and environment

VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — Early voting started Thursday across Seychelles as concerns over a drug crisis and environmental challenges facing… VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — Early voting started Thursday across Seychelles as concerns over a drug...

Seychelles to choose president, parliament members in election

VICTORIA, Seychelles -- Voters in the Seychelles Islands will choose a president this week, with Wavel Ramkalawan hoping to hold on to the top post, and a new parliament. A drug crisis, environmental challenges and questions about sovereignty are...

How Litvinenko’s killer went from Putin’s top assassin to TV star on Russia’s ‘Traitors’… as glam actress wife cashes in

FROM polonium poisoner to toxic propagandist, Andrey Lugovoy is living proof of how Vladimir Putin rewards his assassins. To this day, the ex-FSB operative, 59, is wanted by Scotland Yard over the murder of staunch Kremlin foe Alexander...

Seychelles karting brings excitement to motorsport on and off the track

Seychelles’ six sim racers faced off against six South African counterparts in a friendly online Sim Racing event last Saturday night (Photo: Contributed) Seychelles karting brings excitement to motorsport on and off the track Following Saturday...

India News | PM Modi Pays Tributes to Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia on Her 106th Birth Anniversary

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia on her 106th birth anniversary on Sunday, stating that her efforts to serve society would never be forgotten. In a post on social media...