TEHRAN – Attending the first regional dialogue on enhancing inter-regional co-op on sand and dust storms (SDSs), Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has voiced Iran’s readiness to expand collaborations with regional countries to combat SDSs.

TEHRAN –Mohammed bin Saleh Al Gheilani, General Director of Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of Oman, has called for signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran to promote cooperation in combating drugs and narcotics.

TEHRAN – The health ministries of Iran and Turkey held an online meeting for cooperation on Thursday with the presence of Mohammad-Hossein Niknam, the Iranian deputy health minister for international affairs, and Aziz Alper Biten, the Turkish health ministry’s director general for the European Union and Foreign Affairs.

TEHRAN –February 21 marks the annual observance of International Mother Language Day; the day aims to raise awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pride in the connection between the RSS and Marathi language at the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan. He praised the recognition of Marathi as a classical language and highlighted Maharashtra's rich cultural heritage and contributions to India's freedom struggle.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a TOI interview, emphasized the need for year-round efforts to combat pollution with a 365-day plan. The BJP government intends to address water, dust, vehicular, and stubble pollution continuously and ensure the availability of resources for social welfare schemes amid concerns about Delhi's treasury.

The external affairs ministry of India expressed deep concerns over US President Trump's claim that USAID allocated $21 million to increase voter turnout in India, labelling the matter as 'deeply troubling'. Indian agencies are now investigating the potential foreign interference in India's internal affairs.

Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir will be the new mayor of Reykjavík. This was announced at a press conference by the leaders of the Social Democratic Party, the Pirate Party, the Socialist Party, the People's Party and the Left Green Party at Reykjavík City Hall today.Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir will be the new mayor of Reykjavík. This was announced at a press conference by the leaders of the Social Democratic Party, the Pirate Party, the Socialist Party, the People's Party and the Left Green Party at Reykjavík City Hall today.

Participants in the meeting acknowledged that «the ongoing conflicts across the globe are detrimental to economic development»

The Russian top diplomat noted that since last year, the African Union has already become a full member of the G20, and now the Arab League and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States were expressing interest in joining

US President said that he’s been watching Vladimir Zelensky 'for years', and 'watching him negotiate with no cards'

James Kabarebe said that conflict has involved forces that have not been sanctioned

According to Bloomberg, US has been sending signals to Russia about possibly putting the sanctions lifting issue on the table in the negotiations on the settlement in Ukraine

[New Times] Since the African continent was divided at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, the struggle for its wealth has played out on two fronts. The first was political, as European powers, starting with King Leopold II of Belgium, sought to exploit Africa's resources.

[New Times] Anticipation is building in Rwanda as renowned American singer, songwriter, and pianist John Legend prepares to lead the stage at the highly anticipated Move Afrika 2025 concert at BK Arena, on February 21.

[New Times] The capture of Goma by M23 rebels attracted much noise from western countries and especially the European Parliament. The UN Security Council also held sessions after the fall of Goma, where the UN troops (MONUSCO) who are supposed to be peacekeepers were actively working together with FDLR, SADC troops, Burundian forces, and shockingly with European mercenaries; all against M23 rebels.

Domestic solutions are often better than foreign alternatives, the Russian president has said at the Future Technologies Forum Read Full Article at RT.com

G20 nations have expressed support for the renewed dialogue between Russia and the US, according to Russia’s foreign minister Read Full Article at RT.com

I am an angel communicator and since I was a teenager people have been coming to me asking what their divine experiences mean.

BBC Radio 4's Sarah Montague was forced to issue an apology after the EastEnders star said a racial slur live on air.

Senior figures from the worlds of music, media and film last night backed a major new Daily Mail campaign to protect Britain's creative industries from the threat of AI.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is throwing out protections that shielded roughly half a million Haitians from deportation, meaning they would lose their work permits and could be eligible to be removed from the country by August. The...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons to adopt a simple yet life-saving habit of closing their bedroom doors while sleeping. Commissioner, JFB, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that this practice can increase survival chances and reduce...

There was an increased security presence at the St Catherine Parish Court today as dancehall artiste Kiprich, whose given name is Marlon Plunkett, made his first court appearance on allegations of promoting gang violence. Kiprich was charged by...

The police are mourning the death of a policewoman who reportedly died by suicide this morning in St Ann. Constable Alsiania Flynch of St Ann allegedly shot herself in the head. Reports are that she visited the office of the Firearm Licensing...

Hundreds of residents of Thompson Town and surrounding communities in Clarendon are now receiving improved services at the renovated health centre, done at a cost of $25 million. The project was carried out under the Government’s Operation...

Indian businessman Vijay Mallya's bankruptcy appeal in the UK concluded, with a judge’s decision pending. Mallya argues that the banks’ realized assets exceed his debt. However, banks claim potential recoveries are contingent on legal outcomes in India, where Mallya owes £1.05 billion.

Media representatives have suggested that the envoy apply for asylum in Britain, Andrey Kelin has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia did not demand the withdrawal of NATO troops from the bloc’s eastern flank during negotiations with US in Riyadh Read Full Article at RT.com

Are we witnessing a new blossoming in relations between West Jerusalem and Washington? Read Full Article at RT.com

Annalena Baerbock insists Europe should make it clear to President Trump that failure to back “liberal democracies” will come at a price Read Full Article at RT.com