The umbrella group Kachin Political Interim Coordination Team says it remains committed to overthrowing the junta despite Chinese pressure to lay down arms.

Historian Sam Dalrymple traces the five partitions of Britain’s Indian Empire, from Burma to the Arabian Peninsula, and the legacies of conflict they left behind.

A depleted junta flotilla carrying reinforcements from Mandalay has docked in the strategic town of Bhamo amid ongoing clashes with the Kachin resistance.

Rebranded regime resuspends key privacy laws despite lifting emergency rule.

Dmitry Peskov said this also concerns determining those modes of trade and economic cooperation that suit the interests of a certain country

According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, the bodies of another 87 victims of the conflict were found in Gaza in the past day

Dmitry Peskov also described the ruling as an attempt to carry out open and unlawful pressure on political opponents during an election campaign

Just a week ago, a delegation returned from Qatar with the understanding that the chances of an agreement are extremely unlikely, emphasized Simona Galperin

Gas reserves in underground gas storage of the EU are close to 70%

Consumer group Which? has named the cheapest supermarket for a shopping list of 76 items.

In the first six months of 2025, consumers have lost over $108,000 in beauty service prepayments, revealed the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) — a staggering 464 per cent increase from the $19,000 losses that was reported in the beauty industry in the first half of 2024.The consumer watchdog said on Tuesday (Aug 5) it received 558 consumer complaints in the beauty sector from January to June 2025, down slightly from the 600 complaints made across the same period in 2024.Of the beauty sector complaints this year, feedback on aggressive or misleading sales tactics comprises about 28 per cent, with many cases involving consumers who were pressured into signing high-value packages under unclear or exaggerated promises.In one instance, a consumer who had signed a contract value of over $370,000 alleged that the business engaged in aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics, made false promises that were not fulfilled, offered misleading discounts and overcharged.«Despite a slight drop in complaint numbers, the beauty industry remains a concern due to the sharp increase in prepayment-related losses,» said Case president Melvin Yong.

A record number of more than 578,000 crossings were made on June 20 at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, surpassing the previous peak of over 562,000 crossings on Dec 24, 2024,  the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a statement on Tuesday (Aug 5).A daily average of more than 525,000 travellers crossed during during the June school holidays from May 29 to July 1, 2025, a 10 per cent increase compared to the June school holidays in 2024.Travellers who departed the checkpoints during the June peak period had to wait up to three hours for immigration clearance, due to traffic tailback from Malaysia. The agency also said that those travelling to Malaysia over the National Day weekend can expect longer waiting time to clear immigration at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, the ICA said.It expects heavy traffic at both land crossings from Aug 8 to Aug 10. 

Her Majesty is said to have disapproved of their guestlist and the couple's preference to invite 'random' celebrities over family members to Windsor in May 2018.

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A yellow warning light was flashing at Reynisfjara beach on Saturday when a nine-year-old girl from Germany died after being swept into the sea. The last three fatal accidents at the beach have all occurred near the basalt columns. An information sign was blown away from the beach a few weeks ago.

Russia has long argued that Western sanctions are illegal and counterproductive in resolving the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

A Rwandan official has said the deportees will receive support to rebuild their lives and contribute to the country’s economy Read Full Article at RT.com

The head of the autonomous region of Gagauzia, Yevgenia Gutsul, has been sentenced to seven years Read Full Article at RT.com

Acting NASA director Sean Duffy has ordered the agency to accelerate plans to place a nuclear reactor on the Moon Read Full Article at RT.com

Yvette Cooper said the Government wants to see the public provided with more details about the backgrounds of those charged with criminal offences.

Sous l'égide de Madame Elodie Diane Fouefoue épouse Sandjoh, Ministre de la Femme, de la Famille et de la Protection de l'Enfance, le Gabon a commémoré avec éclat la Journée Panafricaine des Droits de la Femme. Cette célébration, hautement symbolique, a constitué une tribune privilégiée pour mettre en lumière les progrès réalisés en matière de promotion des droits des femmes, mais également pour renforcer les dynamiques en faveur de l'égalité, de l'inclusion et de la justice sociale. (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ce lundi 4 août 2025, le Ministre de l'Environnement, de l'Écologie et du Climat, Mays Mouissi, a reçu en audience Cristian Samper, Directeur Général de la Bezos Earth Fund, accompagné d'une délégation de l'organisation de la protection de l'environnement The Nature Conservancy. Cette rencontre s'inscrit dans le cadre du Programme de Financement pour la Permanence (PFP). Pour mémoire, la Bezos Earth Fund, dirigée par le philanthrope américain Jeff Bezos, soutient activement la (...) - ENVIRONNEMENT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville, le 05 août 2025. Trois individus ont été, les 30 juillet 2025 et 1er août 2025, interpellés à Kango avec quatre pointes d'ivoires, deux armes de chasse et plusieurs cartouches destinées à la petite et grande chasse. Cette arrestation est le fruit d'une opération conjointe menée entre les éléments de la Direction de la Lutte Contre le Braconnage (DLCB) des Eaux et Forêts et la Police judiciaire (PJ) de Ntoum, appuyée par l'ONG Conservation Justice. Identifié comme (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[allAfrica] The ocean comprises 70% of the planet and has a profound impact on all life on Earth. It regulates the global climate, produces most of the oxygen we breathe, absorbs carbon dioxide, and supports a vast network of life that sustains ecosystems and our planet's life support. It also acts as the largest 'carbon sink', a vital buffer against climate change.

A senior aide to Vice President Michael Bizwick Usi has dismissed as fake and malicious a document circulating on social media which claims that the Vice President travelled to the United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with an inflated entourage—including his wife. The leaked list, bearing over 40 names under Malawi’s […] The post Usi Did Not Travel With Entourage—Aide Rubbishes “Fake” Delegation List, Dares Critics to Verify at Airport appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Social media influencer Pemphero Mphande has sent a strong warning to people in the Northern Region, urging them not to be fooled by politicians using tribal tricks to get votes. He also questioned Inkosi ya Makosi M’mbelwa V for staying silent on the real problems facing the North. Speaking from Mzuzu, Mphande said it is […] The post Pemphero Mphande Cautions the North, Questions M’mbelwa’s Silence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In what is now being described as a blatant betrayal of public trust, Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has effectively buried a damning investigation implicating Lilongwe Mayor Esther Sagawa in a massive land scandal. Acting ACB Director General Hillary Chilomba has shut down the months-long probe, despite an interim report that explicitly recommended Sagawa’s prosecution for […] The post Corruption Bureau? ACB Kills Case Against Mayor Sagawa Despite Damning Evidence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mogadishu (HOL) – A massive fire broke out at Suuq Bacaad market in Mogadishu on Monday night, destroying several sections of the bustling marketplace and claiming the life of a young girl.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at NEOM Palace on Monday. The two officials reviewed the historic relations between their countries, aspects of bilateral cooperation, and ways to enhance and develop it in various fields. They also exchanged views on a number of topics of common interest, Saudi Press Agency reported. The prime minister left the Kingdom on Monday evening.

RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has launched an empowerment program for nonprofit organizations, offering 26 specialized workshops across 11 regions of the Kingdom. The program aims to enhance civil associations’ operational efficiency and strengthen their developmental role in line with Vision 2030, according to a Saudi Press Agency report. The ministry said that eight workshops will be held in Riyadh, eight in the Eastern Province and Makkah region, and four in Madinah and Asir.

RIYADH: Manga Arabia, a subsidiary of the Saudi Research and Media Group, has signed a licensing agreement with leading Japanese manga publisher HERO’S Inc. to deliver compelling content for manga fans across the Arab world. Through this collaboration, Manga Arabia will license, translate, and publish several prominent Japanese manga titles in Arabic, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The agreement includes rights to “Akari,” “Gin no Kun,” and “Grendizer U,” a remake of the iconic series by Japanese artist Go Nagai.

RIYADH: The Raghadan Historical Market in Baha has opened with a lineup of vibrant cultural and entertainment programs under the auspices of Prince Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, the region’s governor, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Running daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., the market features folk performances, historical artifacts, and programs portraying traditional life in the region.