Addis Ababa (HOL) — U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander Gen. Michael Langley met Friday with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in the capital, Addis Ababa, to discuss regional security challenges.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to attend a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul on Saturday, a Turkish foreign ministry source said on Thursday, as war rages between Israel and Iran.

Istanbul (HOL) — Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Abdi Ali arrived in Istanbul on Friday to participate in the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

India's school education performance gap narrowed from 51% to 42% between 2018 and 2024, signaling progress across states. The Education Ministry's PGI 2.0 reveals that while no state reached the top grades, Chandigarh led with the highest score. Punjab, Delhi, and Gujarat followed, while several states need improvements.

Following a complaint about potential coastal regulation zone violations during renovations, a joint team of forest department and BMC officials inspected Shah Rukh Khan's bungalow, Mannat. The inspection included both the heritage structure and the annex building. Officials will prepare a report based on their findings after reviewing documents provided by Khan's staff regarding the permissions obtained for the renovation.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that 'Operation Sindoor' is ongoing and any future terror attacks will face severe consequences. He emphasized India's readiness to take action against terrorism, highlighting Operation Sindoor as a message that continued aggression will not be tolerated.

Amid global tensions, PM Modi led the International Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam, emphasizing yoga's role as a 'pause button' for peace. Simultaneously, Israel intensified strikes on Iranian missile sites, escalating Middle East conflict, while India continued Operation Sindhu to evacuate citizens. Neeraj Chopra secured a Diamond League win, and Trump dismissed Tulsi Gabbard's Iran nuclear assessment.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led Yoga Day celebrations in Gorakhpur, praising yoga's ancient roots and global recognition, thanks to Prime Minister Modi's efforts. He highlighted yoga's role in spiritual and physical well-being, emphasizing its importance for public welfare. Prime Minister Modi also participated in Visakhapatnam, promoting yoga as a unifying force for health and harmony across the world.

Les pirogues Hokule’a, Hikianalia accosteront, non plus lundi 23 comme comme initialement annoncé, mais mardi 24 juin à Taputapuātea. Une journée d'échanges culturels ouverte au public, que Polynésie la 1ère vous propose également de vivre sur ses réseaux sociaux.

C’est un conseil d’administration qui a résonné comme une bonne nouvelle, aujourd’hui…celui de l’hôpital de Taaone. Après avoir traversé de lourdes difficultés financières, les comptes sont enfin à l’équilibre et les dettes presque toutes apurées. Cela va permettre à l’établissement de mener des projets.

The Vanuatu Red Cross Society (VRCS) signed a Framework Agreement with Vanuatu Post Limited (VPL) on June 18, 2025.

Vanuatu will continue to uphold a precautionary stance on Deep-Sea Mining (DSM), ensuring no extraction takes place without strong scientific backing, transparent oversight, and regional agreement.

A concept to provide healthcare services across the maritime areas of SHEFA Province was launched during SHEFA Day.

A 65-year-old chief from Malwa Bay on Malekula has been sentenced to six years and ten months in prison for raping a woman twice during a massage in October 2023.

Ten major unresolved criminal cases will be re-examined, re-investigated, and prosecuted under a sweeping new reform plan launched by Vanuatu’s new Police Commissioner this week.

The vice president added that Trump is «not going to tell anybody exactly when or what he's going to do»

In Viktor Yevtukhov words, «the demand for drones will only grow» in the future

«They are working to topple a government of a country,» former Austrian foreign minister Karin Kneissl said

Paralyzed in a car accident during college, she overcame her disability to become a Justice Department lawyer and serve for more than two decades on the bench.

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SINGAPORE - A New-York based paediatrician is suing Singapore Airlines for allegedly serving her a meal containing shrimp even though she claimed she had notified the cabin crew that she was allergic to shellfish, causing her to suffer a severe allergic reaction.According to a June 17 lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Dr Doreen Benary, 41, had informed a cabin crew member about her allergy after boarding SIA flight SQ026 on Oct 8, 2024. The flight was bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York from Frankfurt, Germany.However, Dr Benary, who was in the Business Class, was allegedly served a meal containing shrimp, which she was unaware of.Upon eating a portion of the food, Dr Benary detected the presence of shrimp and began to feel ill. She then questioned the cabin crew member, who admitted that she had made an error and apologised, according to the court document.

This will be the ninth day of ban on civilian air traffic in the region

Vasily Nebenzya added that the document was based on principles voiced by Russian President Vladimir Putin in June 2024

Shortly after the report, the IDF announced «a series of strikes against missile storage and launching infrastructure sites in central Iran»

Vasily Nebenzya thanked the United States for supporting the direct dialogue between Moscow and Kiev

According to the report, two military police vans were seen leaving the airport, one of them presumably carrying Promes

The Madras High Court has stayed Enforcement Directorate (ED) proceedings against film producer Akash Baskaran and businessman Vikram Ravindran in connection with alleged money laundering in Tasmac operations. The court criticized the ED for relying on unsubstantiated materials, stating the search and sealing of the petitioners' premises lacked authority.

The CBI has filed a case against Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust officials and Tata Consulting Engineers, alleging an Rs 804 crore loss to the government. This loss is related to contracts aimed at increasing the channel depth for large cargo ships. The FIR cites inflated estimates, restricted competition favoring international bidders, and undue contractor favoritism as key factors.

Sun TV Network dismissed Dayanidhi Maran's legal notice to his brother Kalanithi Maran as a «family matter» with no impact on the company's operations. The dispute, dating back 22 years to when Sun TV was private, involves allegations of improper share allocation.

India's Operation Sindhu is underway to evacuate stranded citizens from Iran, with two special flights expected in Delhi. Tehran, in a special gesture, lifted airspace restrictions for the evacuation facilitated by Mahan Air. Around 1,000 students will return in the coming days. Evacuation flights for Indian nationals wishing to leave Israel will commence from Amman.

The ED uncovered 322 bank passbooks linked to mule accounts used to divert government funds under the guise of legitimate transactions related to Delhi classrooms construction. These accounts, opened in the names of laborers, were allegedly used to misappropriate funds exceeding Rs 2,000 crore.

President Vladimir Putin has emphasized Israel’s large Russian-speaking population and Russia’s own Muslim population Read Full Article at RT.com

LIVE UPDATES: The quake, which Iran's Tasnim news agency said measured 5.2, struck at a depth of six miles some 23 miles southwest of the city of Semnan, the US Geological Survey said.

Over 6,000 remains have already been repatriated, but Kiev is delaying new exchanges, Vladimir Medinsky has said Read Full Article at RT.com