Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, alleging that India's election system is 'dead' and the recent Lok Sabha elections were rigged. Gandhi claims to possess irrefutable proof of electoral malpractice, including manipulated voter data, which he plans to reveal soon.

Amid escalating trade tensions with the US, Prime Minister Modi asserted India's commitment to prioritizing its farmers, small industries, and youth welfare. He urged citizens to embrace indigenous goods, emphasizing economic self-reliance and paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Modi also issued a strong warning to Pakistan following a terrorist attack, vowing retaliation and dedicating it to national pride.

A Prayagraj police officer, Chandradeep Nishad, was captured on video worshipping floodwater outside his home, as monsoon rains intensify across northern India. Nishad, seen offering milk and flowers to the water he calls “Mother Ganga,” shared the video on Instagram.

Pragya Singh Thakur, former BJP MP, declared her acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case as a victory for 'Bhagwa, Sanatana and Rashtra,' accusing Congress of fabricating the lawsuit. The NIA court acquitted all seven accused due to the prosecution's failure to establish the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Rahul Gandhi alleged that Arun Jaitley threatened him over farm laws, sparking a strong rebuttal from Jaitley's son, Rohan. Rohan Jaitley refuted Gandhi's claim, stating his father passed away before the laws were introduced and emphasized his democratic nature. He also urged Gandhi to be cautious when speaking about deceased figures, referencing a similar incident involving Manohar Parrikar.

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr. Governs Kwame Agbodza, has registered his displeasure about what he describes as unfair and lopsided contract terms involving a foreign contractor who was paid $30 million for road works after no work done.

[RFI] At least seven people have died in Conakry due to heavy overnight rain, exposing the city's vulnerability to extreme weather.

[Egypt Online] Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have severely disrupted maritime navigation through the Suez Canal, with the number of transiting ships dropping from 70-80 vessels per day to just 30-35, said Admiral Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), during celebrations marking the 69th anniversary of the Canal's nationalization.

Jowhar (HOL) – Somali government is preparing to launch a major military offensive to retake Aden Yabaal district in the Middle Shabelle region from Al-Shabaab, as part of the second phase of its ongoing war against the extremist group.

[New Times] Amavubi will embark on a residential training camp on August 25 in preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

[New Times] A joint oversight committee established to monitor the implementation of the peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, July 31 in Washington, D.C.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Nairobi for the Joint East African Community (EAC)-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Co-Chairs' Meeting to be hosted by President William Ruto.

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WESTERN BUREAU: Darwin Telemaque, chairman of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC), says CARICOM is gridlocked logistically, as a result of systemic disconnection and outdated colonial-era regulations. Telemaque, who was speaking...

ON TUESDAY, August 5, the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG) and Western Hospitality Institute (WHI) in Montego Bay, St James will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) virtually for institutional collaboration, in a...

GROWING UP, Toni-Ann Morris witnessed people working hard with limited resources. Based on her innate desire to succeed, she did not just want to be employed, but to create opportunities for others to achieve their goals as well. Along with the...

The attacks targeted industrial facilities and a residential area in Rostov, Penza and Samara regions, local authorities have said Read Full Article at RT.com

Firoz Cachalia has promised to clean up Pretoria’s scandal-hit security services and take on crime with “no fear or favor” Read Full Article at RT.com

The countries’ representatives have held the first meeting of the joint oversight committee for Rwanda–DRC peace agreement Read Full Article at RT.com

The new law came into effect on Friday in response to a rise in knife attacks and mounting public pressure Read Full Article at RT.com

Artists and judges from around the globe will take part in the song competition in Moscow this fall Read Full Article at RT.com

According to Mint, Indian Oil Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd continue buying oil from Russian purchases and talks are underway to make spot deals

Bloomberg emphasized that being mentioned in the documents cannot be considered evidence of involvement in the financier's criminal activities

According to Prozorov, the main task of these agencies was «to collect compromising information on Ukrainian officials and representatives of the Ukrainian authorities»

The Laotian leader pointed out that economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries is also developing steadily, especially in mineral extraction and processing, as well as energy

The launch of the Crew Dragon was initially scheduled for July 31, but was postponed due to bad weather

TEHRAN –Following Iran’s proposal on the protection of Zagros forests from wildfires, the Asia-Pacific Center for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM) has placed the issue on the agenda.

TEHRAN –Jaffar Hussain, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Iran, has lauded Iranian health experts and officials, as well as people, in addressing hepatitis B and C, underlining that the country’s determination in eliminating hepatitis is praiseworthy.

TEHRAN - In a time when the noise of division grows louder — fueled by wars, conflicts, inequality, and fear — friendship feels almost radical in its simplicity. It doesn’t arrive with fanfare or policy; it doesn’t need speeches or signatures. It begins with something quieter: a conversation, a shared moment, a willingness to see one another not as strangers but as fellow travelers through the human experience.

TEHRAN – The Iranian House of Innovation and Technology (iHiT) in Indonesia is planning to set up pavilions of Iranian knowledge-based companies in the health sector at the 37th Indonesia Health Expo 2025, which will be held from September 25 to 28.

Motorists living in Punggol West will have another way to access Tampines Expressway (TPE) when a new six-lane vehicular bridge connecting Punggol Central and Seletar Link opens on Aug 3.This alternative route to enter and exit Punggol town will help relieve traffic pressure on existing major arterial roads such as Punggol Way and Punggol Road, which feed into the TPE.The new bridge, located near Yusof Ishak Secondary School, comes with upgraded road junctions and barrier-free paths that link to the Punggol Park Connector, said Punggol GRC MP Sun Xueling in a Facebook post on July 31.It will form part of a new road called Seletar South Link.Ms Sun, Senior Minister of State for Transport and National Development, said in earlier social media posts that the bridge spanning the Sungei Punggol river will have cycling paths on both sides.“Punggol residents can benefit from more transport options in and out of the town,” she told The Straits Times on Aug 1.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor William Ruto were on Friday publicly seen together for the first time since their December 9, 2024 meeting in Ichaweri, Gatundu, when Ruto paid his predecessor a courtesy call.

Somali women earning a living in traditional house plastering have been put out of work by the shrinking of the overall social economy in Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya.

Las Anod (HOL) – Somali federal government has reaffirmed its support for the newly formed Northeast Somali Regional State, following the conclusion of a landmark state formation conference in Las Anod that officially transitioned the SSC-Khatumo interim administration into a permanent federal member state.