There are fresh calls for greater accountability after more than hundreds Jamaican students failed to show up for this year’s regional examinations, with taxpayers paying the fees for some of the exams. The absenteeism has triggered concern among stakeholders that public money is being wasted on examinations that some candidates simply do not turn up to sit. Data from the Ministry of Education showed that some 4,048 Jamaicans did not show up for the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) May/June 2026 sitting. Of these, 1,875 were public school candidates.

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez vows Caracas will retain control of oil resources under ‘historic’ deal with Donald Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

Baghdad is committed to a full withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq by September 30, Asharq Al-Awsat has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Sitting forlornly on an oak table, three lonely tins of Meghan Markle's $15 flower sprinkles are all that remain of what was once a lavishly promoted outpost of the Duchess's Californian empire.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: It seemed like an ordinary day for 16-year-old Hannah - instead it marked the start of a months-long nightmare.

The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK 'just as angry' as he was when he left six years ago, friends claim.

Despite being a frequent face at royal events, from the coronation to royal weddings, there is one thing Lady Louise Windsor has kept largely out of the spotlight: her relationship.

Residents of Middlesbrough say their lives are being blighted by balaclava-clad thugs stealing cars and joyriding through local streets - as well as a spate of gang-linked ramming attacks.

Makokou, le 30 août 2026 — La Fondation Ma Bannière a poursuivi, le samedi 29 août, son opération de distribution de kits scolaires en faveur des enfants en situation de vulnérabilité dans la province de l'Ogooué-Ivindo. Pour cette nouvelle étape, les équipes de la Fondation, conduites par Mme Felly Dipouma épouse Nyama, cheffe de mission, et Mme Stéphanie N'Tcheyi épouse Oyili, coordinatrice générale, ont sillonné plusieurs localités rurales. Leur parcours les a notamment conduites à (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

TEHRAN — A major public celebration titled “Ummah of Ahmad” was held in Tehran on Sunday to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and the Islamic Unity Week.

The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister, through 'Mann Ki Baat', had urged the youth to stay away from drugs and turn the resolve of a 'Drug-Free Youth, Developed India' into a mass movement.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday highlighted Lucknow's transformation into a city combining modern infrastructure and defence technologies with its cultural heritage, saying the state government is working to fully clean the Gomti River by the end of this year.

Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov commented a proposal to organize a trilateral meeting between Putin, Donald Trump, and Vladimir Zelensky

No separate meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is planned on the sidelines of the AShanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said

There are no preconditions for this, said Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov

Each top-level contact is important, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said

This is mutually beneficial cooperation, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is implementing a comprehensive range of conservation, scientific, legal and operational initiatives to strengthen the protection of wildlife species and habitats across the country based on a targeted and strategic approach, with priorities guided by data and scientific research.

TEHRAN – Iranian students concluded their participation in the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO 2026) in Italy with an impressive haul of two silver medals, six bronze medals and a top prize.

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have organized a Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop on ‘Delivering Psychosocial Support for the Specialist Teams of the Iranian Red Crescent Society.’

TEHRAN — A major public celebration titled “Ummah of Ahmad” was held in Tehran on Sunday to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and the Islamic Unity Week.

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The ‘topping out’ process will begin very shortly, and is a gift from Venezuela to the people of the United States, US President wrote on his Truth Social platform

A lot of bilateral meetings on the SCO summit in Bishkek sidelines, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov told

There have been calls for organizing a Putin-Trump-Zelensky summit for quite some time now, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said

Before attending the Eastern Economic Forum, Russian president will pay a visit to Kyrgyzstan, which will host a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit

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Two-time Olympian Kiria Tikanah Abdul Rahman has set her sights on an Asian Games medal after podium finishes at the past two Asian Fencing Championships gave her confidence that she can challenge the continent's best.The 26-year-old won an individual bronze in women's epee at the 2025 Asian Fencing Championships before getting Singapore a team bronze at the 2026 edition in New Delhi.Many of the same fencers will line up at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which will run from Sept 19 to Oct 4.«Obviously, I want to come home with a medal, but it's not going to be easy,» Kiria said after the Team Singapore Flag Presentation Ceremony at OCBC Square on Saturday (Aug 29).«Asia is really competitive for fencing, especially in the women's epee discipline, so it's going to be tough matches all day round.»[[nid:743857]]But her recent results have given her belief heading into her third Asian Games.«We know what to expect,» she said. «It gives us a lot of confidence knowing that we've done it before.»

A group of tenants in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is demonstrating how communities can come together to keep each other safe during extreme heat events.

Summer is winding down — and Alberta's separation debate is ramping up, as both sides laid the path ahead for their respective movements with rallies on Saturday.