Gold has jumped above $2,600 per ounce for the first time amid a global safe-haven rush Read Full Article at RT.com

Several EU nations have reportedly criticized the International Monetary Fund over its decision to restart work trips to Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

In part, that’s because he’s been convicted on 34 felony counts in New York. But it’s also because half have been tossed out.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of 29 people who died due to the junior doctors' strike. The BJP criticized her decision, urging adoption of the Ayushman Bharat scheme over the state's Swasthay Sathi Scheme. Junior doctors have been on strike since August 9 following a colleague's alleged rape and murder.

The Sealdah court denied CBI’s request for a narco test on Sanjay Roy, accused in the RG Kar hospital case, citing it as unconstitutional without his consent. This decision follows the Supreme Court’s ruling in Selvi vs. State of Karnataka. Protests continue over the rape and murder of a PG student at RG Kar College.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Minister of Petroleum and Minerals, Abdirisakh Omar Mohamed, announced on Thursday that the Turkish government will commence deep-sea oil drilling operations in Somali waters starting in April 2025.

Jigajiga (HOL) — The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has condemned recent statements by Ethiopian military chief General Berhanu Jula, accusing the group of being an enemy of the state allegedly created by Egypt.

The Centre has renamed Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram to eliminate its colonial legacy and acknowledge the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' contribution to India's freedom struggle. Home Minister Amit Shah announced this, emphasizing the island's historical significance, including its role during the Chola Empire and its strategic importance today.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's suspicion about a Rs 1 crore donation uncovered a multi-crore online trading scam. The investigation led to the arrest of actress Sumi Bora and her husband for financial misconduct. Firms involved promised high returns on investments but failed to repay investors, resulting in over 65 arrests and multiple cases under investigation.

The 'Zorawar' light tank, developed indigenously for high-altitude warfare, has passed preliminary trials in desert conditions. Set for induction by 2027 after further testing, the Army plans to procure 354 units costing Rs 17,500 crore. This development marks a significant step towards India's self-reliance in critical defence technologies amid ongoing tensions with China.

The National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People has requested the Election Commission to take action against BJP’s Safidon candidate Ram Kumar Gautam. He allegedly used derogatory terms about disabled individuals during his campaign, violating the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act and the EC's Model Code of Conduct, according to NCPEDP.

The developments come at a point of heightened tension between Russia and Britain over Moscow's ongoing war in Ukraine and Britain's backing of Kyiv

Jessica Lynas was one of five convicted over the death of Gemma Hayter, 27, whose body was found at a disused railway line.

Some $5.8 billion in authorized US military assistance to Ukraine may expire at the end of September, officials told The Associated Press Read Full Article at RT.com

The UN mission in Libya says it “regrets” that the country’s factions could not reach a deal to end a central bank conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has paid a visit to a production base for weapon-grade nuclear materials Read Full Article at RT.com

Arvind Kejriwal, a noted critic of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was released on bail after six months in jail Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian Defense Ministry has released footage of two Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates taking part in the Ocean-2024 naval exercises Read Full Article at RT.com

[New Times] Residents living around Nduba landfill in Gasabo District have decried delays in compensation for their properties to be able to relocate and avoid health risks caused by contamination from waste which also contaminates soil and water sources.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has noted that the creation of two permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seats for African states should be designed in a manner that one is occupied by the African Union Commission and the other occupied by countries on a rotational basis.

[RFI] Perpignan - British photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham - recognised for his striking images of civilians displaced by conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo - wants to bring the untold story of the M23 rebellion to «as many new audiences as possible.» His work recently earned him the ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'Or award, an honour given to photographers who excel in documenting humanitarian crises.

A 20-year-old man arrested in Quebec last week over an alleged Islamic State terror plot to kill Jews in New York City is expected to appear in court in Montreal.

Suite à la plainte déposée devant le parquet du Tribunal de Première Instance Lambaréné par F.B et S.M, appuyés par l'Association des Communautés du Lac Oguemoué (ACLO) et l'ONG Conservation Justice (CJ), N.A, accusé d'exploitation forestière illégale dans le Département de l'Ogooué et Lacs, a été condamné par ledit Tribunal à trois (3) mois de prison avec sursis et au paiement d'une amende de 1 million de francs CFA et de 100.000 francs CFA de dommages et intérêts à F.B. Les parties (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The current monetary policy is not tight enough for returning inflation to the target next year, Elvira Nabiullina added

Although wage growth has slowed down in recent months, it remains elevated and still outstrips labor productivity growth, the Central Bank said

The Hungarian prime minister added that he was preparing new events as part of the peace initiative, expected «in the coming weeks»

Earlier, the Opendatabot resource, which monitors Ukrainian state registers, reported that now for every person born in Ukraine, three people die

According to the official, Berlin «has nothing to add» to its earlier statements about German weapons supplied to the Kiev regime

The Indian government has scrapped the minimum export price of USD 550 per tonne for onions to support farmers and enhance exports. This decision is particularly significant with Maharashtra's assembly elections approaching, a major onion-producing region. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has enforced this policy change immediately to take advantage of the global oversupply.

Russian home improvement chain Lemana Pro has apologized for offending Buddhists Read Full Article at RT.com

The Anti-Corruption Foundation has accused Leonid Nevzlin of orchestrating an attack on Russian opposition figure Leonid Volkov Read Full Article at RT.com

The Bank of Russia has raised its key interest rate for the second time this year, citing persistent inflation Read Full Article at RT.com