TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order calling for the establishment of a specialized working group to address sand and dust storms (SDSs), which have turned into a significant public health concern in the country.

TEHRAN – An Iranian team comprising six students placed second in the 3rd International Mathematics Summer Camp (IMSC) held in Beijing, China, from June 20 to July 12, 2025.

TEHRAN – From the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2024) to July 12, precipitation across the country amounted to 136.3 mm, indicating a 39.7 percent decrease from the long-term average of 226.1 mm recorded in the same period, according to the Meteorological Organization.

TEHRAN – A total of 27,200 Iranians donated blood under a national campaign during Tasua and Ashura (the ninth and tenth days of the month of Muharram), according to Bashir Haji-Beigi, spokesman for the Blood Transfusion Organization.

TEHRAN – According to the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, women comprise 56 percent of academic communities in the country, holding over 60 percent of the staff working with schools, and 63 percent of university students.

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The Vanuatu Climate Justice Programme has announced the national premiere of YUMI – The Whole World, a powerful documentary that follows the inspiring journey of Pacific youth and the Government of Vanuatu as they pursue global climate justice through international…

Fletcher Construction is cooperating fully with police and relevant Vanuatu authorities following a tragic workplace accident at its project site at South Paray Wharf in Port Vila.

Councillor William Aaron of the Port Vila City Council (PVCC) has officially been terminated from the Leaders Party of Vanuatu (LPV), effective Wednesday, 9 July 2025.

After 58 years of overcrowded rooms and outdated facilities, Lenakel Hospital on Tanna is set to open its newly expanded Jehovah Jireh Maternity Ward on October 2, 2025.

The Supreme Court has scheduled the case involving Ambae Member of Parliament (MP) Jay Ngwele for hearing on 23 July 2025.

A 23-year-old cyclist was captured on dashcam footage riding his Power Assisted Bicycle (PAB) across a traffic junction in Hougang, when he was ran over by a silver car on Sunday (July 13).Miraculously, the rider was able to stand and walk away from the scene.Horrifying footage posted by Facebook page SG Road Vigilante shows the car, which was turning left at the junction, mounting the pedestrian crossing, ramming and running over the cyclist who had stopped there.The impact pushes the man forward onto the road and the car wheels roll over him a second time. The cyclist is seen stumbling and slowly standing up to pick up an item near his damaged PAB. A passer-by then approaches and gestures for him to sit at the crossing.Several cars can be seen driving past the scene while the car, which had crashed into the road divider, remains lodged against the traffic light.It then reverses, revealing a visibly damaged front bumper, before driving off.A street name sign was also dislodged in the accident. 

Daníel Freyr Sigurbjarnarson, regional specialist at the Environment Agency of Iceland, is urging motorcyclists to stop driving off-road.

The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of freedom of speech and expression, urging citizens to practice self-regulation to avoid state intervention regarding offensive social media posts. The court is considering guidelines to regulate online content while hearing a case involving Wazahat Khan, who faces multiple FIRs for controversial tweets.

Tejashwi Yadav refuted the Election Commission's claims of finding illegal immigrants in Bihar's electoral rolls, blaming the BJP-NDA government for border security lapses. He questioned the timing and motives behind the claims, highlighting the long-standing ties between Bihar and Nepal, and the presence of Nepalese citizens in Indian security forces.

The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of freedom of speech and expression, urging citizens to practice self-regulation to avoid state intervention regarding offensive social media posts. The court is considering guidelines to regulate online content while hearing a case involving Wazahat Khan, who faces multiple FIRs for controversial tweets.

The international airport, near Southend-on-Sea, has been forced to close 'until further notice' after a catastrophic crash took place just before 4pm on Sunday.

Former PC Lorna Pennycook raided West Midlands Police systems 200 times so she could supply information to 'professional' crook Anthony Kennedy.

The two Year Nine pupils at Horndean Technology College both died last Monday, the headteacher said.

Juliana Lumumba has praised Russia for supporting her father’s legacy of justice, freedom, and anti-colonialism Read Full Article at RT.com

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[Nile Post] The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially announced that Burundi has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a major milestone in the country's fight against neglected tropical diseases.

[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Burundi as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the eighth country in WHO's African Region to reach this important milestone. Trachoma is also the first neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in the country.

The cryptocurrency has topped $120,000, fueled by strong demand from institutional investors and growing support for crypto in the US Read Full Article at RT.com

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