TEHRAN – The National Elderly Week is being observed from September 30 to October 6 in the country, focusing on improving mental and physical health, social participation, and life quality in older adults.

TEHRAN – Delegations of Iranian knowledge-based firms, operating in health sector, will participate in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025 which is scheduled to take place in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, as well as the Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients (CPHI) and Pharmaceutical Machinery and Equipment Convention (PMEC), which will be held in India from November 25 to 27.

TEHRAN – The 7th national conference on the country’s forests is scheduled to be held from November 5-6.

About a hundred protesters gathered in Liverpool after Palestine Action was declared a terror organization Read Full Article at RT.com

Hungary has banned 12 Ukrainian news organizations in response to a similar move by the neighboring country earlier this month Read Full Article at RT.com

The Times has reported that Swedish politicians back a domestic nuclear arms production while experts insist the project is near-impossible Read Full Article at RT.com

The Israeli strike on Hamas earlier this month reportedly killed six people, including a Qatari citizen Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev is continuing to try to drag Western Europe into the conflict, according to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Read Full Article at RT.com

Icelandair is in discussions with the Ministry of Infrastructure about operating extra flights to bring home travelers stranded abroad following the bankruptcy of Play Airlines.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K10 million towards the Research Dissemination Conference organized by the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) from October 1 to 3, in Blantyre. Speaking during the cheque presentation ceremony on Monday, NBM plc Account Relationship Manager in Corporate Banking Rachel Chirambo, said the Bank was proud to […] The post NBM plc boosts KUHeS research conference with K10 Million  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The winds of change are blowing harshly through Malawi’s corridors of power. Barely weeks after the September 16 elections, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has launched its first major crackdown — shutting down the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) offices in Lilongwe. When we visited the premises on Tuesday, the once-busy government loan hub looked […] The post DPP Crackdown Begins: Police Seal Off NEEF Headquarters in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

An extraordinary photo captured the moment the man, wearing reflective blue tinted sunglasses, a blazer and a tie, was escorted by two agents.

David Linyard was working on the roof of Play2Day in Martlesham, near Ipswich in Suffolk, when he fell through an opening in the roof.

Debbie O'Connell had her claim dismissed by the court after she was caught on video using her injured arm leading a horse and chopping vegetables.

From sunning herself in Venice earlier this month to living a life of luxury in her nine-bedroom mansion, multi-millionaire Emma Watson has now come under fire for being 'ignorant... of real life'.

Police have blamed firms in China for supplying the larger vessels, which traffickers are stuffing over capacity in a bid to make as much money as possible.

The US President announced the crackdown on Monday, claiming Hollywood had been 'stolen' by rival nations.

Known for its cobbled streets, turquoise waters and bustling art scene, it's no wonder this picture-postcard town was voted the nation's happiest holiday location.

Amid a sea of students at a lecture hall in Nanyang Technological University (NTU), a young bespectacled boy listens curiously.At just seven years old, Theodore Kwan has been attending freshmen chemistry lectures at the university thrice weekly since August. The homeschooled Singaporean sat for the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Chemistry paper — the equivalent of the GCSE O-levels — this April when he was just six years and 10 months old.He obtained an 'A', setting two records in the Singapore Book of Records for being the youngest Singaporean to attain an IGCSE certificate, and an A-grade.Now, the prodigy is stretching his science knowledge with the help of senior lecturer Dr Sumod Pullarkat, according to NTU's student magazine, Hey!.«I thought that sitting in as a guest in my freshmen chemistry lectures would give Theodore an avenue to probe the depth of his interest in chemistry,» said Dr Pullarkat. Theodore does not attend lab sessions or sit exams.The boy's presence at lectures has surprised some students and netizens.

SINGAPORE - A man and his former lover, who were on trial over the alleged sexual abuse of the woman's daughter when the complainant was between 11 and 16 years old, were acquitted of all charges on Sept 30.The 74-year-old man, who used to provide massages at a temple, was accused of sexually violating the girl under the guise of massaging her to «cure» her menstrual condition, and performing «ritual showers» to get rid of her «bad luck».The woman, 66, was accused of helping the man commit the offences, including holding down her daughter's ankles.The pair had contested the allegations in a trial that began in November 2021.Delivering his verdict on Sept 30, High Court Judge Pang Khang Chau said he did not find the complainant's evidence to be sufficiently credible and convincing.He concluded that the prosecution's case has not been proven beyond reasonable doubt, and thus, it would be unsafe to convict the pair of the charges against them.The pair cannot be named under a gag order to protect the identity of the complainant, who is now 24 years old.The man faced 15 charges for alleged offences committed between 2012 and 2017.

A Singaporean woman refused to cooperate when Malaysian traffic police officers issued a summons against her on the Tuas Second Link on Sept 27.The 29-year-old was later arrested for verbally abusing police officers there, the New Straits Times reported.Police chief Assistant Commissioner M. Kumarasan said police officers manning a roadblock found that her Singapore-registered vehicle had an illegally modified exhaust.«She refused to cooperate when stopped and obstructed the policemen from carrying out their duties by uttering profanities,» he added. According to Malaysian law, offenders caught obstructing a public servant from carrying out his duty face a fine of up to RM10,000 (S$3,069), two years’ jail, or both.Using insulting words carries a maximum fine of RM100.Malaysian police said that she is also being investigated for not having valid documents to remain in Malaysia, which carries a fine of up to RM10,000 and up to five years’ jail.There have been several recent incidents involving Singaporeans running afoul of the law in Malaysia.

The gathering, at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, was ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, requiring some officers to fly thousands of miles.

According to Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov, over 142,000 cars were produced

In July, 2024, the company launched a new trade route along the Northern Sea Route, which connected China's main ports, Shanghai and Ningbo, with Russia's Arkhangelsk

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The scope of discussions will be broad, Russian Ambassador to the Central Asian republic Semyon Grigoryev said

Anton Alikhanov noted that Moscow has clear goals for developing its own production of cars in various segments, which are outlined in the strategy for development of the automotive industry until 2035

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized India's crucial need to prepare for future bio-threats and radiological contamination, advocating for specialized treatment protocols. Speaking at the Military Nursing Service's 100th Raising Day, he lauded their selfless contributions, also highlighting the importance of caregiver well-being and data security in healthcare.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will serve as Chief Guest at the RSS centenary celebrations on October 1 in New Delhi. He is scheduled to release a commemorative stamp and coin, acknowledging the organization's century-long contributions to the nation.

Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti urged India to urgently accelerate defence indigenisation, warning that progress from concept to operationalisation is «painfully slow.» He emphasized domestic production and «leapfrogging» in critical technologies for strategic autonomy, noting future wars will involve both low-cost unmanned systems and advanced AI platforms.

A Kargil veteran's father has accused Ladakh police of brutally beating and shooting his son during Leh protests, demanding a judicial inquiry. He described his son, also a veteran, as a patriot, questioning the police's methods and highlighting family distress. Rahul Gandhi condemned the BJP government for the incident.