A Pentagon source confirmed to the broadcaster that the operation had been suspended, while the reason for the pause is unclear

Richard Balfe added that the commitment to support Ukraine will remain under the new British government, but there is very little interest to this topic among ordinary UK residents

Last night the Russian Armed Forces launched a group strike using high-precision ground-and air-based weapons, hitting Ukrainian military-industrial facilities in Kiev involved in the production, assembly, and storage of unmanned aerial vehicles of various types and their component

During the past night,on-duty air defense capabilities intercepted and destroyed 133 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the territories of the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol, Rostov, Smolensk, Moscow, Krasnodar Regions

Fuel and lubricant storage tanks intended to supply the Ukrainian army were hit at the port of Chernomorsk in the Odessa region

«Peaceful protest is crucial to any democracy. It is the government's responsibility to protect protestors and resolve their grievances through dialogue. Such brutal violence destroys every norm, and has outraged the country. Youth and students, the future of our country, are demanding answers and accountability. Their voice will be heard,» he further wrote.

Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister pointed to the induction of INS Mahendragiri into the Indian Navy as an example of India's progress in indigenous defence manufacturing. «This modern warship has been designed in India and made in India. More than 75 per cent indigenous content has been used in this. This is a symbol of the growing strength of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat',» he said.

The Hague-based International Criminal Court has dismissed its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, over allegations of sexual misconduct Read Full Article at RT.com

Have you ever prayed for healing with great faith, only to wonder why the answer seemed to take so long? Waiting can be one of the hardest parts of the Christian life. We often celebrate testimonies of immediate breakthrough, but many people carry desires that have gone unanswered for weeks, months or even years. If that’s your story, you’re not alone.

At least three schools in St Mary and Portland are scrambling to complete critical repairs ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year after suffering structural damage during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last year. St Mary Technical High’s sixth-form building was ravaged by the Category 5 storm, which not only ripped off the roof but also caused structural damage and destroyed furniture and other assets.

Forget the stereotype that artificial intelligence is only for the young. Inside a classroom at Excelsior Community College last week, nearly 20 retirees were creating posters, restoring decades-old photographs, planning vegan menus and even giving AI instructions to remove a husband’s beard – all part of a programme designed to help senior citizens confidently navigate the digital age. John Falconer arrived on the first day curious about artificial intelligence. Three days later, he was convinced it had opened “a horizon” of possibilities.

WESTERN BUREAU: The neatly made bed occupies one side of the kitchen at the Mt Matthews Church of the Nazarene in Logwood, Shrewsbury, Westmoreland. On the other are cupboards, pots and cooking utensils. It is an unlikely bedroom, but for the past nine months, it has been home to 71-year-old Edgar Bruce, whose house collapsed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Mary Jane’s* 12-year-old daughter has Down’s syndrome, is autistic and cognitively delayed, and will require medical care for the rest of her life. Determined to provide for her daughter’s future, the retired Jamaican entrepreneur, now living in the United States, had built a US$80,000 nest egg by 2021 to cover her future medical needs. She began exploring short-term investments as a way to increase her savings and that’s when a friend introduced her to Delta Capital Partners, Jane recounted during an interview with The Sunday Gleaner last Wednesday.

In 2010, Labour MP Andy Slaughter posed with Hamas officials alongside Jeremy Corbyn while on a visit to the West Bank, a move condemned at the time by Labour Friends of Israel (LFI) as 'shocking'.

Keir Starmer's allies are vowing to hold the new Prime Minister's feet to the fire over his stated ambition to unleash the biggest changes in UK politics for 40 years.

MP minister Vijayvargiya, speaking to news agency PTI in Indore on Saturday, said Pradhan had informed the BJP leadership that he was willing to resign if the party believed it was necessary. «On the first day, as soon as the student agitation began, Pradhan had told the BJP president that if he felt it was necessary, he was ready to resign as education minister,» Vijayvargiya said.

A fight between two women at People's Park Complex on Friday (July 24) resulted in a trip to the hospital for one of them.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Police Force said they received a call for assistance at the mall at about 4.35pm.A 53-year-old woman was conveyed conscious to the hospital and is assisting with investigations for voluntarily causing hurt.According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force, who told AsiaOne they were alerted at about the same time as the police, the woman was sent to the Singapore General Hospital.Police investigations are ongoing.In an article published on July 25, Shin Min Daily News reported that one of the women involved is said to be the owner of a massage parlour.An employee from a nearby store told the Chinese daily the two women had a long-standing feud. On Friday, one of them slapped the other, leading to a physical fight.This is the third brawl to have happened at People's Park Complex in a month.

SINGAPORE - Writer Don Shiau, 45, and his then wife waited nearly three years before filing for divorce - holding out for a new legal option for them to part ways without blaming each other.They used divorce by mutual agreement, which kicked in on July 1, 2024, as it did not feel truthful or fair to cite unreasonable behaviour as the reason for their marriage ending.«It was not the kind of divorce (where you think) 'You are so unreasonable that I cannot live with you anymore',» said Shiau.«We felt we conducted ourselves well in the marriage. So to go on record to say (there was) unreasonable behaviour, it didn't feel emotionally right.»The childless couple separated amicably.There was no major deal breaker like adultery or abuse, said Shiau, who obtained his former wife's blessing for this interview.He added that their marriage counsellor had said their main issue was the way they handled conflict.«We had very different approaches to resolving conflict, and it ended up taking a toll on both of us,» he said.«We ended up feeling unhappy and resentful, and it felt (like the marriage) couldn't work anymore.»

Singaporean Oh Jiang Fong is reportedly missing in Ho Chi Minh City and his family is currently appealing for information on his whereabouts.In a Facebook post by his sister Oh Hwee Ngor on Thursday (July 23), she wrote: «Some of you may have already seen the post by his friend. My brother Oh Jiang Fong has been missing, and our family is extremely worried.»He left Singapore on Thursday (July 16) and was supposed to return on Saturday (July 18). Since then, we have been unable to contact him despite all our efforts.«According to the Singapore Embassy in Ho Chi Minh City, there is a record of him entering on July 17. However, as of July 20, there is no record of him leaving the country.» 

South Australia's Pacific Island community has come together to say goodbye to the largest display of Melanesian artefacts in the Southern Hemisphere.

Parker, an autistic boy who functions at a two- or three-year-old level, was last seen on July 16.

Can you imagine dating someone who agrees with everything you say without you ever having to contribute to the relationship? According to two University of Waterloo researchers, that’s what it’s like dating an AI companion.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she does not plan to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods with an alcohol ban, after the province banned American alcohol for several months last year.

India is observing the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, commemorating its victory in the 1999 Kargil War. The day marks the successful culmination of Operation Vijay and honours the 527 soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice while driving Pakistani intruders out of strategic heights in the Kargil sector. The Kargil conflict, fought between May and July 1999, remains the only conventional war between two nuclear-armed neighbours.

While congratulatory letters are customary after the World Cup, with all three medal-winning nations receiving one from Infantino, his choice of words are questionable.

The former England footballer last week signed an open letter urging the new PM to increase taxes for the wealthiest - despite his own past battle with HMRC and involvement in a tax avoidance scheme.

Spider-Man Tom Holland and Zendaya are planning a stonking party at one of Britain's most famous castles to celebrate their recent low-key wedding

National carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) on Saturday (July 25) announced the cancellation of its flights operating to and from Shenzhen, and from Hong Kong, due to weather conditions caused by Typhoon Noul.At least three flights scheduled over the weekend have been affected:SQ856 from Singapore to Shenzhen on July 25SQ855 from Shenzhen to Singapore on July 26SQ899 from Hong Kong to Singapore on July 26SIA will be contacting all affected customers to inform them about the changes to the flight schedules.The airline also advised customers to visit its flight status page for the latest information as the situation remains fluid and other flights may be affected. 

SYDNEY – Australia has imposed a dramatic 25 per cent hike on international student visa fees but exempted students from South-east Asia from the increase as it seeks to boost ties with its regional neighbours.The federal government on July 3 raised the non-refundable fee for students applying for visas in Australia from A$2,000 (S$1,810) to A$2,500.But, for the first time, students from Asean countries were excluded from the hike and were subject only to an inflation-adjusted increase of A$50, bringing the fee to A$2,050.Australia’s international student visa fees are the highest in the world.Fees in the United States and Britain, for instance, are US$535 (S$690) and £558 (S$959) respectively.The fee hike comes as the government attempts to address a surge in migration since the Covid-19 pandemic. The fee increased from A$710 to A$1,600 in July 2024 and to A$2,000 in July 2025.Australia’s assistant minister for international education, Julian Hill, told The Straits Times that the government had exempted Asean students as part of its efforts to deepen Australia’s engagement with South-east Asia.