France will recognise Palestine as a state, President Emmanuel Macron has said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has welcomed the French government’s plan to officially recognise the State of Palestine.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland regional security forces, in collaboration with their U.S. counterparts, have captured a senior ISIS-Somalia leader during a coordinated counterterrorism operation in the mountainous areas of the Bari region, according to a brief statement published on the official website of Operation Hilaac.

A joint operation by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) yielded almost three tonnes of illegally imported produce from Malaysia at Woodlands Checkpoint.Conducted on July 24 and July 25, the operation targeted delivery trucks which typically transport produce intended for direct distribution to retailers and customers, said the authorities in a joint statement on Friday (July 25).ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint noticed discrepancies in the consignment transported by a truck and subsequently referred them to SFA for further checks. Upon investigation, SFA found under-declared vegetables in the truck including eggplants, cucumbers and long beans. All illegally imported produce were seized.SFA investigations are also ongoing.Food imports into Singapore must meet SFA requirements, and illegally imported produce of unknown sources can pose a food safety risk. Food can only be imported by licensed importers, and every consignment must be declared and accompanied with a valid import permit, the authorities said.

Ibrahim Ghazal, 36, allegedly suffocated model Zeina Kanjo to death in Beirut and is subject to an Interpol red notice.

Keir Starmer was last night accused of failing in his mission to 'smash the gangs'. Figures show that just a tiny fraction of migrants crossing the Channel are being brought to justice.

Jemma Lewis, who was earning £200k, has been jailed after spending the stolen fortune on gambling, cryptocurrency and luxury holidays.

Woken by police to be told that his car had been damaged, Ufuoma Odoh wasn't prepared for the scene that confronted him.

A shirtless man opens the door to a commercial unit on the 19th floor of a building in Hong Kong. This is where an iPhone 11 Pro, snatched from a 41-year-old estate agent in London, has ended up.

DRDO successfully conducted flight trials of the advanced precision-guided ULPGM-V3 missile, launched from an indigenously developed UAV. Equipped with a high-definition dual-channel seeker and three modular warhead options, the missile can strike various targets in diverse terrains, day or night. This achievement significantly boosts India's defense capabilities, showcasing the readiness of the Indian industry to produce critical defense technologies.

India and Maldives have revitalized their relationship, marked by PM Modi's visit and a new $565 million line of credit. Agreements were signed to reduce Maldives' debt burden and boost economic cooperation through investment and trade. Both nations affirmed their commitment to security in the region, focusing on development projects and defense cooperation.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford suggests the AI 171 crash wasn't due to mechanical failure or accidental fuel control switch movement. He stated that they are confident that the crash was not due to mechanical issues with the Boeing fuel control unit. Indian authorities are investigating the crash and have requested patience for the final report.

Militants “didn’t want to make” a deal, Trump said after U.S., Israeli ceasefire negotiators pulled back from talks.

U.S. District Court Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division said the Trump administration “lacks standing” to invalidate the state, city and county laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

According to Joyce Msuya, UN assistant secretary general for humanitarian affairs, recent reports «indicate civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure»

There were no reports of casualties or damage

Un motard s'est tué ce vendredi matin sur la piste de Vaitarua, à Taravao. Selon nos informations, il pratiquait le run sur la piste goudronnée prévue à cet effet. Après la violence du choc, il n'a pas pu être réanimé.

The consumer affairs department has proposed that e-commerce companies add a «country of origin» filter to their websites and apps, enabling consumers to quickly select products based on their preferred country. While industry players generally agreed on the feasibility, concerns were raised about potential algorithm changes, compliance burdens for inventory-holding companies, and space constraints on mobile devices.

The murder of an Army man during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Kanpur will remain unsolved due to an illegible FIR. Despite efforts by the CFSL to reconstruct the document, the names of the accused and incident details remain undecipherable. The Supreme Court has directed the SIT and UP police to keep the case open for further investigation based on new information.

Following recent incidents and regulatory scrutiny, the Tata Group and the aviation ministry are collaborating to revitalise Air India. Discussions between N Chandrasekaran, aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, and airline management focused on addressing maintenance issues, leadership, and communication strategies. The priority is to restore flyer confidence by emphasizing safety over rapid growth, potentially involving Singapore Airlines more visibly in the process.

The German Defense Ministry may reintroduce conscription for 18-year-olds from 2028, Der Tagesspiegel has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump says the US may impose tariffs on Russia’s trade partners before his previously announced 50-day deadline arrives Read Full Article at RT.com

The Kremlin has insisted such a summit should only take place to finalize a peace deal Read Full Article at RT.com

European Union’s 18th Russia sanctions package hits hard – but lands late Read Full Article at RT.com

The US plans to negotiate nuclear arms control with Russia, President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com

In a decades-old case, the SC is deliberating the fate of a 67-year-old man convicted of a 1979 murder. Hari Shankar Rai, involved in a college union fight, fatally stabbed a fellow student. The Allahabad High Court overturned a prior conviction, sentencing Rai to life imprisonment, a decision now under review by the SC, which is considering a reduced sentence of seven years.

The Lok Sabha is set to consider an all-party motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad HC due to a cash-in-house controversy. A similar motion in the Rajya Sabha, initially accepted by former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, was later deemed non-compliant, leading to his resignation amidst government unhappiness. Kiren Rijiju affirmed the unanimous decision for Varma's removal.