An immediate ceasefire to the war in Ukraine had long been a bedrock demand by the U.S., Ukraine and their European allies.

The couple, along with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, reportedly plan to relocate to the eight-bedroom Forest Lodge property.

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and Singapore Police Force (SPF) seized four e-vaporiser pods suspected to contain etomidate during a joint enforcement operation in City Hall.On Saturday (Aug 16), AsiaOne was among the media invited to visit a seemingly quiet, unassuming building along Coleman Street.The authorities raided two public entertainment establishments at the location during the wee hours of the morning.Upon the media's arrival at around 1.15am, a crowd was seen leaving the building with some people seemingly agitated and a few even hurling expletives.At one point, some were also heard shouting incoherently from the higher floors.The first establishment raided by police and HSA officers was a smaller area which had multiple private karaoke rooms.Upon entering the premises, two suspects were seen seated in adjacent rooms while facing away from the doors. 

In most cities around the world, traffic jams are a frustrating but orderly affair—lanes are (mostly) respected, signals are (usually) obeyed, and drivers yield to emergency vehicles. But in Mogadishu, Somalia’s bustling capital, traffic operates under an entirely different set of rules—or rather, a near-total absence of them.

Garbaharey (HOL) – The 10th Brigade Command of the Somali National Army (SNA) in Gedo has barred soldiers from entering Garbaharey town with weapons during holidays or for personal reasons.

«It will be up to Ukraine to make decisions on its territory. International borders must not be changed by force,» the statement says

According to CNN, such guarantees, modeled on Article 5, could be offered with the support of the US and the EU if a peace agreement is reached

The American leader informed Western partners about the results of the summit in Alaska, according to a joint statement released by the EC

Robert Fico emphasized that the most important outcome of the summit was simply that the two leaders met

Foreign tourists had to be rescued in Þórsmörk last night after their car became stuck in a river with a strong current.

From the nation’s founding, Americans have debated the size and grandeur of the presidential residence.

The new push focuses on temporary, emergency shelters rather than lasting supports and would cut people off services after two years.

The Ukrainian president said after a call with Trump that there were “positive signals” the U.S. would participate in security arrangements to guarantee any peace deal.

That said, the expert emphasized that «President Trump while agreeing about the ‘productiveness’ of the meeting was clear that there were matters not agreed to, including a ‘big one.’» «Trump did seem disappointed,» Honorary Chairman of the Board of Governors of the US branch of the International Sister Cities Association Bill Boerum stressed

Vladimir Zharikhin, deputy director of the CIS Countries Institute, concurred with US President Donald Trump's own assessment of the talks, which he rated a perfect ten out of ten

Moreover, Russia’s Battlegroup West has liberated the village of Kolodezi in the Donetsk People’s Republic and Voronoye in the Dnepropetrovsk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said

The gym chain, who have 230 clubs based across eight countries worldwide, sent an email to its customers on Friday morning informing them of the 'important update' to their 'club rules'.

Also this week, the junta vowed polls ‘no matter what’, while restricting distribution of AIDS medication and seeking support in Wa State.

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conveyed Janmashtami wishes, lauding Lord Krishna as a symbol of truth and justice. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings, calling Janmashtami a sacred festival. Celebrations unfolded across India, including Tripura, where chief minister Manik Saha joined devotees, and Gujarat's Dwarka, which enhanced security for the festival.

Rahul Gandhi intensified his criticism of the Election Commission, employing a parody video to highlight alleged vote theft. The Congress party has launched a «Vote Chori se Azaadi» campaign and announced a «VoterAdhikarYatra» from Bihar, directly challenging perceived electoral manipulation.

A 71-year-old woman in Mumbai was defrauded of Rs 18.5 lakh after attempting to order milk online. She received a call from a scammer posing as a milk company executive, who tricked her into clicking a link and sharing her banking details. Consequently, the fraudster emptied her three bank accounts, leading to a significant financial loss.

New analysis by Times Higher Education shows that the top third of universities recruited two-fifths of school-leavers, leaving fewer for the others.

The comedian, 73, was previously one of the UK's top stars but his decades long career ended after the death of Stuart Lubbock in 2001 following a party at his Essex home.

What began as a tight race has now tilted decisively in favor of President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, whose campaign has morphed into a near-unstoppable force. His Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has achieved a stunning 96.1 percent parliamentary coverage, fielding candidates in 220 of the nation’s 229 constituencies—leaving just nine unchallenged, eight in the South and […] The post Chakwera’s Victory Looks Inevitable as MCP Dominates Parliament and South Fractures appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Water and sanitation umbrella organization of Non – Government Organization (NGOs) , Community Based (CBOs) , Private Sector and individuals (WASH) sector in Malawi which ensures coordination among these stakeholders and with the government, WESNET has commended Hope Water Project saying the project is crucual towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal number 6. Sustainable Development Goal […] The post Wesnet bills Hope Water as beacon of hope towards achieving SDG 6 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Red carpet treatment for the Russian president has undermined the “Russia is isolated” narrative, the foreign ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian leader’s previous meeting with President Donald Trump on US soil in February ended in a heated spat Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Air Force guarded the Russian president’s plane as it departed the summit with Trump in Alaska Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, has urged the Trump administration to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent state.

Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri has warned that the recent reduction of African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) troops could erode hard-won gains in the fight against Al-Shabaab.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland Defense Forces have taken full control of the strategic Wangable Well in the northern Qandala district of Bari region, following a series of planned operations.

On August 1 and August 6, Jamaica observed Emancipation Day and Independence Day, respectively. Slavery was abolished on August 1, 1838, and, on August 6, 1962, the country became a politically independent nation. But, long before those dates, the...