«The Istanbul gas index will be in force here, which means that the gas price will be formed in Istanbul,» Alparslan Bayraktar said

It is possible that one of the first meetings of the Security Council under the UK presidency will be held on Monday, November 4

The US Republican presidential candidate recalled that he blocked the construction of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline

Nikolay Patrushev noted that unfriendly Western countries are working to diminish Russia's role in the Black Sea region

«The UAV operators dropped explosives from the drone that accurately hit the target,» the Russian Defense Ministry reported

The GOP nominee has long vilified the former congresswoman over her criticism of his role in fomenting the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

[allAfrica] President Mokgweetsi Masisi has accepted defeat after Batswana voters rejected the country's long-serving governing party at their October 30 polls.

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Tucker Carlson is interviewing Donald Trump at a hurricane charity event Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s Rosatom already has positive experience working with Türkiye, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Tehran is planning to retaliate for last Saturday’s Israeli strike on Iran before the US election, according to media reports Read Full Article at RT.com

[ISS] Tanzania's geographical location and conflict mediation experience make it well placed to bridge the region's various peace efforts.

[GAVI] Mbanza-Ngungu, Kongo Central -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached a major public health milestone by successfully integrating the malaria vaccine into its national routine immunization programme. This remarkable initiative has just been launched in Mbanza-Ngungu (southwest of the country) by the Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare, with the active participation of the Governor of Kongo-Central and the support of key partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children's

[VOA] A shadowy Russian political operator with close ties to the notorious Wagner Group and its late founder Yevgeny Prigozhin is detained in Chad on unexplained charges, adding a fresh chapter to his long career of mystery and intrigue.

Le Président de la Transition, Président de la République, Chef de l'État, le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, qu'accompagnaient les membres du Comité pour la Transition et la Restauration des Institutions (CTRI) et des membres du Gouvernement, a effectué ce jour une visite d'envergure dans la province de l'Ogooué-Maritime où il a été chaleureusement accueilli par la population. Dès son arrivée, le Chef de l'État s'est rendu au Terminal Pétrolier de Gamba, site stratégique récemment (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Fatuma Ali Iman, 33, was eight-months pregnant in December 2022, when hostility among factions were continuing to rise in Somalia’s Baidoa district.

«Washington and its allies continue to provide extensive support to Kiev, discuss the possibility of using Western long-range missiles for strikes deep into Russian territory,» the Russian foreign minister said

«The parameters for Turkey’s participation in the group will be determined by consensus, respecting the sovereign choices of all BRICS countries and Turkey itself,» the top Russian diplomat added

Israeli media reported that fighter jets intercepted two drones launched from the east over the Red Sea

A father accompanied by two kids were caught on camera stealing $100 worth of Labubu dolls at Dr. Clawtopus, a claw machine store located at Sim Lim Square last Sunday (Oct 27). The three dolls that were stolen included a Halloween Labubu and a Pronounce Labubu worth about $38 each, and a «Have a Seat» Labubu worth about $25.  Shop owner Cash Chong shared CCTV footage of the incident with Mothership, revealing how the man broke into the claw machine. The footage showed a man tinkering with the claw machine while two kids, presumably his children, waited by his side. After managing to unlock the machine, he proceeded to push the Labubu dolls into the toy retrieval compartment. Chong also uploaded a screenshot of the family in a now-deleted post on his store's Instagram page last Sunday. He said that he hoped that the family would see the post and return the dolls, adding that no legal action would be taken if they were returned in good condition. The dolls have yet to be returned. Speaking to AsiaOne, the police confirm that a report was lodged and investigations are ongoing.

A supermarket in Choa Chu Kang has left customers confused after refusing to provide plastic bags, even when the latter were willing to pay for them, Shin Min Daily News reported on Wednesday (Oct 30). Speaking with Shin Min, a shopper surnamed Li shared that he had visited the U Stars Supermarket outlet at Block 810A, Choa Chu Kang Ave 7 at 11pm last Saturday (Oct 26).  He had intended to purchase some necessities, but later found out that no plastic bags would be provided at checkout. Noticing plastic bags at the counter, Li tried asking if he could purchase the bags from the store. However, the shop's staff reportedly refused, explaining that it was a new regulation for them. «I asked about when these new regulations were introduced and why there was no notice,» Li told Shin Min. «The staff member hesitated at first before admitting that the regulations were only just introduced a day ago.» Li ultimately put his purchases into his own bag before leaving the shop, but also expressed dissatisfaction with the sudden change in regulations that left some customers uninformed.

Lee Hsien Yang has turned a personal vendetta into an international smear campaign against his father, family and country, said the Singapore government on Thursday (Oct 31).  The statement comes after Lee's interview with the Associated Press (AP) published on Thursday, where he claimed that Singapore has become much more repressive in the decade since the death of his father, founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.  In the interview with the American news outlet, Lee, who was recently granted political asylum in the UK, said: «Singapore has this veneer that purports to be a sort of affluent, democratic, free country. The veneer is quite thin,»  «Beneath that there is a repressive nature to that regime and there are people fleeing from it.»  Addressing Lee's claims, the Singapore government on Thursday (Oct 31) noted that Lee, 67, was a «major beneficiary of the Singapore system». 

Hargeisa (HOL) — Faysal Ali Warabe, Chairman of the UCID Party in Somaliland, has praised the recent agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland, calling it a transformative development for the region. In an interview with BBC Somali, Warabe stressed the deep-rooted connections between the two territories and highlighted the economic importance of their relationship.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The pulse of progress is cautious in Somalia. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Somali authorities reached a staff-level agreement on the second review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

A video of Haitians saying they illegally voted for Kamala Harris is fake, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said, and likely a product of Russian troll farms.

Appearances Thursday with Jennifer Lopez and Los Tigres del Norte cap a Harris campaign that has been heavy on celebrities. The strategy has gotten mixed reviews in the past.

Anecdotes are part of the Seychellois culture and heritage and one local artist keeps the tradition alive and retells them in his songs. Marc Dubel is a well-known artist in Seychelles and his music is unique as he focuses on stories of the past told by great-grandparents and includes supernatural events. Through his songs, Dubel gives people a chance to take a trip down memory lane and has successfully kept these anecdotes of Seychelles alive. The artist, who now resides on Praslin Island, strives to preserve this part of the island nation's culture because this is part of the Creole identity and what makes the Seychellois culture different.   Becoming an artist Dubel's career in arts started at a young age. He recalled that at that time his friends were members of the National Cultural Troupe. Well-known Seychellois musician, singer and composer, Patrick Victor, today the Seychelles' honorary cultural ambassador, was the founder of the troupe and director of the first Seychellois Creole musical play called «Kastor,» which he wrote in in 1984, and was conducting auditions for various roles. «My friends encouraged me to try out and I did. This was a big step, I went on stage and they gave me a role to play. After a while I got a call telling me that I was successful and from then on I did not look back,» he recalled. «I landed the main role, as Kastor. The personality was a slave of African origins, exiled to Seychelles. At that time, Mahe, Seychelles' main island was called Ile d'Abondance, meaning Island of Plenty. Kastor managed to escape into the forest. He freed himself from slavery. After I had played Kastor, whenever people came to Pointe Larue, my hometown, and asked for Kastor, residents would know you were talking about me,» he said cheerfully. Dubel acted in several other plays and another remarkable one was called «Zen 66,» whereby he played the role of the late France Albert Rene, who was the President of Seychelles from 1977 to 2004. «Everything needs a foundation. We need to revive plays. We see young people trying to revive theatre plays but support is needed for them to be able to soar higher,» Dubel said. The artist, who now resides on Praslin Island, strives to preserve this part of the island nation's culture. (Mandy Bertin) Photo License: All Rights Reserved     Anecdotal songs Dubel told SNA he wrote ancetoal songs at a young age and that he liked to hang around people who were much older than him because they had lots of stories to share and this fascinated him.   «I did not make up these songs, they are based on true stories told by our elders. The song 'Ziraf' (Giraffe) is an example. Back in the days when I was at school, I remember there was an old man, he was very tall and people used to call him Ziraf, which is the Creole name for giraffe,» he recalled. «The song talks about a man known as Msye Mondon (Mr. Mondon), a very authoritative man who was the registrar for Assumption Island, one of the outer islands of the Seychelles' archipelago. His character did not make him popular among the workers. Whoever had to go to the island had to first register with him. One day, Ziraf went to the jetty to register to go there and to take an advance payment, but unfortunately, he did not know how to write his name, so this angered Mr Mondon,» said Dubel. The song tells how the registrar how Ziraf told Mr. Mondon how his long neck helps him sense danger approaching and with that he was allowed to work on the island. Dubel has also written songs on spirits in the woods, adding that on several occasions people have witnessed strange things when walking in the forests and at one point, they realised they were not alone. The artist is now focusing more on Moutya songs but still has many other songs to write. Dubel has his vision board on the walls of his mind, and on it, his dreams are displayed. «When I retire, I wish to teach drama and music to young people. I want them to learn to develop their talents and keep these art forms alive,» Dubel said. The future of our culture in a pioneer's eye «I am a man of my culture. I believe in it and I will keep striving to keep it alive and propel it forward. We need people who have our culture at heart to help artists, cultural enthusiasts, and pioneers. This country needs its culture and together we must work collectively to preserve it,» Dubel told SNA. «The people of Seychelles should be proud of its culture, traditions and heritage. We need to showcase our real culture to our young generation. There is a need to build a strong foundation to ensure that we preserve what we have inherited. But it is sad to realise that not everyone knows the true value of our cultural assets,» he remarked. 

The republic needs to maintain balanced relations with other countries to preserve its independence, Alexandr Stoianoglo said

«I am poised to meet with CIS leaders to build dialogue and improve trade, economic and cultural ties that truly benefit our country and its citizens,» Alexandr Stoianoglo said

According to Al Jazeera, at least 75 Palestinians have been killed by numerous Israeli strikes on the enclave’s northern districts, while 20 others perished in other areas

Schroeder believes that Putin’s goal is to protect Russia from foreign attacks

In Alexandr Stoianoglo opinion, the country’s development requires constructive relations with all partners

(ERGO) – Hundreds of families have been forced to abandon their homes, property and jobs in Herale district in central Somalia’s Galgadud region where clan conflict over resources has caused chaos.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Mogadishu's displacement camps are facing an escalating educational crisis, with 6,000 children from impoverished and displaced families in Kahda, Dayniile, and Garasbaaley districts unable to access schooling. A survey conducted by the BAR teachers' association has laid bare the extent of the problem, identifying economic hardship and the lack of free schools as primary barriers.