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.

India and Uzbekistan have elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Seven unidentified bodies were recovered from the Gandak river following devastating floods in Nepal. Iran's Supreme Leader urged Gulf rulers to identify and confront their real enemy. Himachal Pradesh is developing early warning systems for four high-risk glacial lakes. Nasa's Roman Space Telescope has launched to study the dark universe.

The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) should revisit a proposal for an independent regional delegation to visit West Papua and assess reported human rights concerns, Vanuatu Special Envoy on Decolonisation and Maritime Boundaries Delimitation Joe Natuman says.

Kava business operator Manaseh Aru says the way some middlemen deal with farmers is discouraging them from producing and sending kava to Port Vila, potentially worsening the supply shortage facing the capital.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has declared a watery diarrhoea outbreak on Tanna following an increase in cases reported through Lenakel Hospital.

A ni-Vanuatu woman from Pentecost is bringing a new vessel to Vanuatu next week, with plans to begin operations in September to provide services to communities across the country.

The number of Vanuatu students who received the Indonesian Government-funded scholarship has increased from just five last year to 22 this year.

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Axios reports CIA chief proposed three-way meeting of leaders during Moscow visit Read Full Article at RT.com

Iceland has rejected the idea of resuming talks on joining the EU in a referendum, public broadcaster RUV has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

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A reporter who knew Kabul before the Taliban returns five years after the US withdrawal to find safer streets and fading hope Read Full Article at RT.com

Icelandic voters have rejected restarting Iceland’s accession talks with the European Union.

In races across the country, former GOP politicians are leaning into their pasts.

Ed Markey wants to counter his younger challenger’s calls for a “new generation of leadership” by focusing Massachusetts’s primary on ideology, not age.

A recent classified assessment advised that prolonged large-scale operations in the Middle East risk weakening U.S. capabilities elsewhere.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat recalled the Charkhi Dadri air disaster while speaking in New York. He highlighted RSS volunteers' immediate humanitarian aid to victims of the 1996 mid-air collision. Bhagwat stated volunteers served injured and deceased without considering their religious identity. He emphasized RSS's philosophy of selfless service and not seeking publicity for its actions. The organization's work aims to foster unity and social change through local initiatives.

An FIR was filed against Mamata Banerjee for allegedly violating a court order. The case stems from a Trinamool Chhatra Parishad program held on August 28. Police allege the program exceeded permitted timings and caused disruptions. Ministers criticized Banerjee for disrespecting constitutional institutions and the judiciary. The investigation will examine the roles of all individuals involved.