The Russian foreign minister said that changes can go in either direction

According to chief of the Russian army's Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Defense Troops Lieutenant General Alexey Rtishchev, American intelligence materials confirmed that biolabs in Ukraine were funded from the US state budget

According to the statement, EU officials and European politicians have made it clear that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union at the current stage, or even in the medium term, is completely ruled out

TEHRAN – Given the vital role of rangelands in food security, the water cycle, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience, their restoration is the key to reversing desertification and enhancing drought resilience.

TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has put forward three proposals to enhance academic, research, and technological collaborations among the universities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.

TEHRAN – The Crisis Management Organization of Iran and the Regional Office for West and Central Africa at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) have discussed ways to boost cooperation between the two organizations.

A YouTuber described by Alice Evans as a 'stalker' is forcing the actress and her ex-husband Ioan Gruffudd back to court next week.

Andy Burnham secured a majority of 9,000 votes over Reform in a result that sparked tears of joy from Left-wingers - who now hope to force far more extreme tax and spend policies.

The Prince of Wales, who is president of the Football Association, is not planning to attend any games at the World Cup unless England or Scotland get to the final.

Gangland assassin Mark Fellows, known as 'The Iceman', Lee Newell and fellow convicted murderer David Taylor ambushed Kyle Bevan, 33, in his cell at HMP Wakefield on November 5 last year.

Tearful witnesses have described seeing the child suffering a broken arm and pelvis in the fall before 'heroic' owner Tracey Johnson (pictured today) leapt in to rescue him in Cambridgeshire.

The level of approval of the president's activities is 67.7%

Overnight, the IDF struck 80 command centers and other infrastructure in the Nabatieh area and other areas of southern Lebanon, both inside and outside the security zone

According to the report, mediators are currently working to resolve the issue

Allan Gepty also said there is an increasing engagement between ASEAN member states

Dmitry Peskov emphasized that attempts by the European Union to talk to Russia from a position of strength «are a dead-end»

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar claims he forced EU leaders to remove a clause on Ukraine’s accelerated accession from a declaration Read Full Article at RT.com

An aging population, a collapse of fertility and record numbers of abortions and divorces are turning a decline into a full-on nosedive Read Full Article at RT.com

Donald Trump has been pushing for a deal with Tehran out of desperation, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said Read Full Article at RT.com

LNG tanker MT Disha became the first energy vessel to reach India via the Strait of Hormuz after the announcement of the US-Iran deal Read Full Article at RT.com

Malawi has issued an urgent call for sustained funding to prevent children with sickle cell disease from dying before their fifth birthday, as health advocates warn that a lack of early diagnosis and consistent care is costing young lives. The Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance Malawi (NCDAMW) said that without newborn screening and reliable access to treatment, […] The post Malawi sounds life-or-death alarm as sickle-cell claims young children appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mounting frustration over Malawi’s commercial banking sector is drawing fresh scrutiny to FDH Bank, as customers challenge the perception that the institution has escaped the service‑delivery failures plaguing its competitors. The backlash follows a Nyasa Times report that captured a wave of public complaints on social media, where users accused National Bank of Malawi, Ecobank […] The post FDH Bank dragged into Malawi banking storm as customers allege misconduct and chronic delays appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

[GroundUp] Tap water in Sekgakgapeng, Limpopo, has been unreliable for five years

[Nyasa Times] Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha faces a stern test of his leadership as he navigates the serious economic challenges confronting Malawi.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- African Union Condemns Attack on Nigerien Airport

An eight-year-old girl was killed in a large-scale Ukrainian drone raid on Thursday, Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyev has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)'s new Marine Division Headquarters was officially opened on Friday (June 19).Located on Pulau Brani, the heart of the new division will be the Integrated Command Centre (ICC) which will serve as the «nerve centre for managing maritime incidents».Designed in collaboration with Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX), the new Marine Division Headquarters «harmonises operations, marine training and community engagement, all under one roof». «This new marine headquarters marks a significant milestone in our capability building,» said commander of the SCDF Marine Division, Senior Assistant Commissioner Ryan Ong.«There are also facilities to test and harness advanced unmanned systems for marine firefighting; this capability development will ensure that we are well-prepared to continue safeguarding Singapore waters.»

Singapore has received approval from the US to upgrade its M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in a deal estimated to be worth US$73 million (S$94 million).The US Department of State said in a press statement that Singapore had requested to purchase 18 common fire control system upgrade kits for its HIMARS.The kits will include support equipment, technical documentation, spare parts, training and support services such as in logistics and programming.«This proposed sale will improve Singapore's capability to meet current and future threats by enhancing and extending its Army's ability to conduct operations and enable effective training. Singapore will have no difficulty absorbing this training into its armed forces,» the statement read.A fire control system can be likened to the «brain» of the artillery rocket system. It typically comprises an integrated set of sensors, computational hardware, and software algorithms used to calculate and apply the correct aiming and firing solution for the weapon system.

An Australian tourist has thanked SBS Transit and its staff for helping her recover a shopping bag before her flight.In a Facebook post on Thursday (June 18), the bus operator praised two of its employees, Assistant Interchange Supervisor Salim Bin Alias and Bus Captain Abdul Lathiff B Parek, for their proactiveness in helping a tourist recover her lost item.The tourist, known as Serena, wrote a letter to SBS Transit recounting the incident on April 4, where she had mistakenly left a shopping bag on Service 32 bus four hours before she was scheduled to fly home.She subsequently called SBS Transit for help, and was assisted by Salim, who retraced her journey and narrowed the search to a few buses and waited for them to return to Buona Vista Terminal after completing their trips. According to SBS, Lathiff found the lost shopping bag on his bus and promptly handed it over.Salim immediately called Serena to share the good news, and her husband, Paul, retrieved it from the terminal. «I always feel happy when passengers are reunited with their belongings,» said Salim. 

Dans le cadre de son engagement en faveur de la promotion des sciences et de l'autonomisation des femmes, la Fondation Merck, en partenariat avec la Fondation Ma Bannière, lance un appel à candidatures destiné aux chercheures africaines, afin de distinguer les travaux de recherche les plus remarquables réalisés sur le continent. Cette initiative s'aligne avec son programme de promotion de la recherche scientifique dont le thème est : « Le rôle de la recherche scientifique dans (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Forum pour la Défense de la République (FDR) salue avec une profonde satisfaction le premier discours sur l'état de la Nation prononcé par Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République, Chef de l'État et Chef du Gouvernement, devant le Parlement réuni en Congrès. Cet exercice de reddition des comptes, consacré par la Constitution de la Cinquième République, marque une avancée majeure dans le renforcement de notre démocratie et dans la consolidation du lien (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

En marge de la 43ᵉ session du Conseil des ministres du Conseil africain et malgache pour l'enseignement supérieur (CAMES), les conseillers de l'Ordre International des Palmes Académiques et le Réseau des Partenaires Techniques et Financiers du CAMES se sont réunis mardi 17 juin à Libreville. Au menu : examen des candidatures aux Palmes Académiques et bilan des appuis au développement de l'enseignement supérieur. Après 3 jours de travaux du comité des experts, la journée du mardi 17 juin (...) - ENSEIGNEMENT SUPÉRIEUR / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Participants in the EU summit did not name a candidate for talks with Russia, merely repeating their call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire

Yevgenia Yashina stressed that the Ukrainian armed forces continued to target the ZNPP transport department, buses carrying personnel, and other sites

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 19th