TEHRAN – Book City in cooperation with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has organized a workshop, titled ‘Children’s Rights and Business’, to increase staff knowledge of child rights, focusing on role of bookstores in promoting child rights.

TEHRAN – Concurrent with the World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), the health ministry is observing the week across the country with the theme of ‘Breastfeeding: today’s priority, tomorrow’s health’ from August 1 to 7.

TEHRAN – Iran has been appointed to represent the south, west Asia region on the Ramsar Convention Standing Committee; the country will serve as the main representative for the region.

TEHRAN –The Iranian team named Timrad, from Khatam University, secured the first place in the Robocup 2025 Rescue Simulation League, leveraging their advanced scientific knowledge and technical expertise in artificial intelligence and robotics; the competition was held from July 15 to 21 in Salvador, Brazil.

South America and countries in the Pacific downgrade their tsunami warnings but coastal communities are urged to stay alert following a massive Russian earthquake.

Harpa Marín Þórarinsdóttir and Páll Steinar Sigurbjörnsson welcomed their third child on Monday — under extraordinary circumstances, as their son was born in a moving car in the middle of the Hvalfjörður tunnel.

'I felt like I wasn't a human. I felt dehumanised and demoralised... I felt like I was stuck in hell,' says Cheryll Rich, 38.

Jonathan Ruben, 76, was arrested on Monday after eight children and an adult were taken to hospital as a precaution when they fell ill at the Leicestershire camp.

Jeffrey Epstein said of Prince Andrew: 'We are both serial sex addicts. He's the only person I have met who is more obsessed with p***y than me.'

BBC presenter, Naga Munchetty, 50, has a reputation for going 'ballistic' at junior staff, and humiliated an intern who didn't make her porridge perfectly, a source has claimed.

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.

WESTERN BUREAU: When Keisha Smith began her career as a child safeguarding social worker in the Caribbean, she held tightly to the belief that she could change the world. But experience soon reminded her of something far more compelling. “...

JAHMEL BROWN has faced significant challenges because of his age, socio-economic status, and geographic location, which were influenced by his upbringing in Tower Hill, an inner-city community in St Andrew, Jamaica. Brown has witnessed first-hand...

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»