A Belgian court has denied bail to fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, wanted in India for bank fraud exceeding Rs 13,900 crore, ahead of his extradition hearing. Indian authorities presented evidence of his past escapes and involvement in economic offenses, leading the court to deem him a flight risk.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advocated for stronger state-prefecture cooperation between India and Japan to enhance trade, technology, manufacturing, and cultural ties. Addressing 16 Japanese governors, Modi launched the 'state-prefecture permanent initiative' with his counterpart, aiming to transform Indian states into international cooperation hubs.

Ahead of Modi's meeting with Putin, Zelenskyy sought India's support for a ceasefire, citing continued Russian strikes on civilians. Jaishankar defended India's stance on the Ukraine conflict amid criticism from the US regarding trade ties with Russia. Zelenskyy expressed hope Modi would convey a strong message to Putin at the SCO summit, emphasizing the need for immediate de-escalation.

Prime Minister Modi and Shigeru Ishiba traveled via bullet train to Sendai, visiting a semiconductor company, highlighting the India-Japan semiconductor partnership. Both leaders pledged to accelerate the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project. The visit emphasized strengthening semiconductor supply chains, building upon existing partnerships and India's growing presence in the sector.

Following the Pahalgam terror massacre, the Indian Army retaliated heavily against Pakistan's ceasefire violations, firing thousands of artillery shells and small arms rounds across the Line of Control. The IAF conducted precision strikes on terror hubs and military infrastructure within Pakistan, compelling them to seek a ceasefire after significant damage.

Alexander Khinshtein added that it is impossible even to imagine the ordeals faced by residents of the border areas

The US president further stated that the conflict in Ukraine is «not a US war» and that he inherited it from his predecessor in the White House

According to the source, the victims included Deputy Prime Minister Jalal al-Rowaishan, Foreign Minister Jamal Amer, Minister of Information Hashim Sharaf Al-Din

Though he is uncertain whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Vladimir Zelensky, the US president said

La journée de vendredi 29 août 2025 a été l'occasion pour Yves Herman Nguéma Nzeing et d'autres volontaires qui l'accompagnaient de faire une journée citoyenne afin de rendre l'environnement des élèves propre à quelques jours de la rentrée scolaire 2025 - 2026. Curage des caniveaux, désherbage, nettoyage des toilettes et salles de classe et réfection des portails cassés, voici le travail qu'ont effectué les ressortissants du quartier Nzeng-Ayong, dans les écoles publiques Nzeng-Ayong 1 (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le trente août, l'histoire s'éveille, Un vent nouveau chasse le sommeil. Sous les drapeaux, levés au ciel, Le peuple écrit un chant rebelle. Le silence lourd des longues années, Brisé d'un coup par la vérité. Les chaînes tombent, le masque glisse, Le cœur d'un peuple bat sans supplice. Des voix jadis étouffées dans l'ombre, S'élèvent haut, puissantes, sans encombre. Et dans les rues de Libreville, Un souffle libre rend tout plus tranquille. Soldats debout, (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Clarendon police are probing the death of a man who was reportedly killed as he attempted to grab his licensed firearm from his wife. He has been identified as 56-year-old Dean Melville of Spalding, Clarendon. The incident happened at his...

The St Catherine North Traffic Department is conducting an investigation into a motor vehicle crash along the Spanish Town Bypass, which resulted in the death of a man and injuries to a bystander. Dead is Wakeham Hyman, a 48-year-old resident of...

Andrey Parubiy helped stoke the “civil war” that eventually led to the Ukraine conflict, Andrey Telizhenko has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

General Valery Gerasimov has given an update on Russia’s territorial gains during the spring-summer campaign Read Full Article at RT.com

London, England (HOL) — A Somali asylum seeker at the Bell Hotel in Epping says he and other migrants are too afraid to step outside after a court ruling allowed them to remain housed in the building, as protests and police clashes intensify outside.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia inaugurated a new container terminal at Mogadishu port this week, nearly doubling the country’s cargo-handling capacity in a move officials say will spur economic growth and strengthen regional trade links.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is mourning the death of Khadijo Mohamud Yusuf, the celebrated singer and dancer known as Qalanjo, whose voice and stagecraft helped define the country’s golden age of music in the 1970s and 1980s. The Ministry of Information confirmed she died on Aug. 29 in Hargeisa, calling her passing a profound loss to Somali culture.

KEY WEST, CMC – The United States Coast Guard says the crew of its Cutter Mohawk returned to their home port in Key West, Florida, on Friday following a 75-day maritime border security patrol in the Windward Passage, Florida Straits and Caribbean...

«Had a telecon today with Finnish Foreign Minister,» Jaishankar posted on X. «Our discussions centered around the Ukraine conflict and its ramifications. India should not be unfairly targeted in that context. We have always advocated dialogue and diplomacy.»

US President Donald Trump's planned visit to India for the Quad Summit is off, signaling a deterioration in his relationship with Narendra Modi. The souring ties stem from Trump's repeated, and disputed, claims of resolving the India-Pakistan conflict, coupled with Modi's refusal to endorse Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

India's first barrier-free tolling system, Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF), is set to launch at Gharaunda and Choryasi plazas, facilitated by agreements with ICICI Bank. Six more toll plazas, including five in Delhi-NCR, will implement MLFF in the next two months, ensuring seamless travel.

Tej Pratap Yadav, recently ousted from his family and party, criticized egoism in leadership during a Jehanabad gathering, distancing himself from chants of «Abki Baar Tejashwi Sarkar.» He emphasized that government formation relies on the people, not individuals, cautioning against arrogance. Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled Tej Pratap for six years due to disregard for moral values and irresponsible behavior.

Former parliament speaker Andrey Parubiy, long linked to Ukraine’s far-right, was shot dead in Lviv on Saturday Read Full Article at RT.com

Former tech executive reportedly spoke with chatbot before killing his 83-year-old mother and taking his own life Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev’s forces are retreating and being forced to “plug holes” in their front line, Valery Gerasimov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam has slammed arguments that Singapore's decision to treat vaping like drug offences undermines harm reduction approaches on tobacco.He was talking to the media at a community event in Yishun on Saturday (Aug 30).Harm reduction promotes a substance user's right to continue using a harmful substance and assumes a low probability of recovery. According to a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) study, it is based on the addicted individual's ability, even under impairment, to make choices. Singapore's approach to harm is based on eradication.In the wake of Singapore rolling out sterner measures against vaping, the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) executive coordinator Nancy Loucas had claimed  that «prohibition will only fuel underground markets while denying smokers access to safer alternatives».Loucas' comment was reported by Tobacco Reporter, which describes itself as «the leading trade journal around the world». 

At 12:46, an earthquake of magnitude 3.1 was measured near Seltún in Krýsuvík.

The town festival Í túninu heima in Mosfellsbær opened yesterday and will run throughout the weekend. The festival has become a tradition, with residents themselves creating the atmosphere by inviting people into their gardens, hosting street barbecues, and organizing a variety of events.