TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossin Kolivand, has asked the World Health Organization (WHO) and red crescent societies to reaffirm their commitment by taking immediate actions to help address the catastrophic human crisis in Gaza.

TEHRAN –The ministry of health has expounded on a wide range of services being offered to refugees, particularly in eastern South Khorasan, northeastern Khorasan Razavi, and southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan provinces.

TEHRAN – Evelyn Ndlovu, Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife of Zimbabwe, in a meeting with Ahmad-Reza Lahijanzadeh, deputy for Marine and Wetlands at the Department of Environment, has called for the promotion of joint efforts between the two countries.

TEHRAN -- With an unprecedented decline in rainfall, severe drops in dam levels, and diminished underground water, Iran entered its fifth consecutive year of drought. Some areas in Tehran are experiencing water cuts of up to 12 hours. The situation is exacerbated by climate change, which is caused by global warming.

The foreign minister said that Russia has a lot to accomplish

The ministry noted that in most regions of the Central, Volga, and North Caucasus Federal Districts, as well as in some southern regions such as Adygea and Volgograd, actual yields are surpassing last year’s figures

According to the top diplomat, Vladimir Putin has repeatedly said that Russia «is open to dialogue with any country, including European nations»

Guo Jiakun commented on the White House’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods

LNG exports in May were down 2.7% from April but up 18.6% year-on-year

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state has condemned the Al-Shabaab takeover of Mahaas district in the Hiiraan region on Sunday, following heavy fighting with the Somali National Army and local militia forces.

Gedo (HOL) – Heavy fighting erupted between federal government troops and Jubbaland forces, reportedly supported by Ethiopian troops, from Sunday night into Monday morning in the Doolow and Beled Hawo districts of the Gedo region.

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Last Saturday (July 26), the ground opened beneath her, swallowing her — and her vehicle — whole.In videos of the incident, this woman had been driving along the junction of Tanjong Katong Road and Mountbatten Road when the tarmac under her vehicle gave way.Her vehicle slid into the sinkhole, flipping as it landed in upside-down in the water below.Thankfully, this driver managed to escape the sinkhole that opened up in Tanjong Katong that evening, partly with the aid of brave construction workers in the vicinity.She reportedly exited the vehicle on her own.A section of Tanjong Katong Road South has since been closed until further notice amid urgent repair works, the Land Transport Authority announced on Sunday.While sinkholes are far from a common occurrence in Singapore, the question remains: what should you do if you find yourself at the bottom of one?

The foreign minister stressed that Russia «has always called for dialogue, even in the hardest of times»

«No specific preparations are underway for such a meeting because there is no mutual arrangement for a meeting,» Dmitry Peskov noted

According to the latest data from the Israeli authorities, Donbass native Maxim Kharkin, whose close relatives hold Russian passports, is one of the hostages still being held in Gaza

Dmitry Peskov said that there is no clarity on this issue yet

«This reflects the fact that the West is unwilling to become just one of the major and powerful regions of a multipolar world, that it cannot give up the hegemony it has enjoyed for half a millennium,» the Russian foreign minister stated

Le Programme d'Appui à la Citoyenneté Émergente et à la Gouvernance (PACEG) a initié une caravane qui s'est déployée dans la province de l'Ogooué-Maritime les 19 et 20 juillet dernier. L'objectif, sensibiliser les populations contre la désinformation et surtout, contre les violences à l'approche des échanges électorales (Législatives et locales). L'ONG Malachie a été sélectionnée comme partenaire pour ce projet relatif à la sensibilisation citoyenne en abrégé « Vote et Paix ». Le (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A fire broke out at an HDB flat in Bukit Merah on Saturday (July 26), allegedly sparked by an altar inside the unit.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that they received a call for help involving a fire at 6.05pm on July 26 at Block 55 Lengkok Bahru.The fire involved the contents of a living room in a unit on the 12th floor, SCDF added. A resident living in the HDB estate was alerted to the fire when they heard a loud noise and saw multiple SCDF personnel outside the unit, reported Shin Min.The resident also told Shin Min that the fire was caused by an altar in the unit.Speaking to AsiaOne, SCDF said that they conducted forcible entry and managed to extinguished the fire with a water jet.They also said that the cause of the fire is under investigation.Queenstown MP Eric Chua visited the affected HDB unit following the incident.In a Facebook post that night, he said that the family who was living there had already been relocated to a temporary flat and that they were «holding up well».

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has commended the migrant workers who helped rescue the woman whose car fell into the sinkhole that formed at Tanjong Katong Road South on Saturday (July 26).In a video posted to Facebook on Monday (July 28), Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash said that he met the seven workers and presented them with an MOM Appreciation Coin on July 27 evening.Detailing the series of events which led to the workers rescuing the woman from the sinkhole, Dinesh said: «I think this is a very good example of how our migrant workers help society in general.» 

Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami defended India's oil imports from Russia, highlighting the nation's position as the third-largest energy consumer importing over 80% of its needs. He questioned the feasibility of halting the economy and pointed out the hypocrisy of Western nations buying other resources from countries they restrict India from trading with.

The Supreme Court urged the Election Commission to consider Aadhaar and voter ID cards as valid identity proofs during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision. Petitioners, including ADR, raised concerns about the exercise's legality and potential disenfranchisement, alleging arbitrary practices and violations of constitutional rights. Despite the EC's claims of high voter participation, reports suggest irregularities and potential fraud in the process.

[DW] Militants backed by the «Islamic State» group attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo, leaving more than 40 people dead. The attack put an end to months-long calm in the region.

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[allAfrica] Dozens of people have been killed in a brutal attack by the Islamic State-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the town of Komanda, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The moment that will go down in history, that we will tell our grandchildren, is surely when Arsenal's Chloe Kelly steps up to take her penalty at the final of the 2025 Euros.

This is the hilarious moment Trump's golf caddy appears to surreptitiously drop the ball in a prize spot before the president takes a shot.

A bomb squad has been deployed to investigate what authorities have called a 'suspicious package' located near the White House.

Mead took the first spot-kick and converted despite slipping as she stepped up, and the resulting double touch meant she was forced to re-take following a rule change.

The Indian Society for Organ Transplantation suggests considering organs from deceased donors with diabetes or hypertension, stating benefits outweigh risks if organs are viable. International data indicates minimally increased risks in kidney transplants from such donors. Experts advocate individualized risk assessment, including liver biopsies, to determine organ suitability.

P. Chidambaram is facing criticism for questioning the government's response to the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent military operation. He accused trolls of misrepresenting his interview where he raised concerns about the lack of identified attackers and evidence linking them to Pakistan.

Yogi Adityanath has become Uttar Pradesh's longest-serving Chief Minister, exceeding Govind Ballabh Pant's record. Adityanath, a BJP leader, has been in office for 8 years, 4 months, and 10 days. He initially assumed the role in 2017 after a significant BJP victory, replacing Akhilesh Yadav.