TEHRAN – The cultural attaché of Iraq in Iran, Yasser Abdul Zahra Al-Hajjaj, has highlighted the significance of boosting academic cooperation between Iranian and Iraqi universities as an important way to enhance sustainable development.

TEHRAN –Following the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China which has sparked concerns worldwide, the secretary of the association of infectious and tropical diseases experts has provided some explanations about the situation as well as current common respiratory diseases in Iran.

TEHRAN – According to Metrological Organization, average precipitation is forecast to be normal and less than normal in the next six weeks, from January 6 to February 18.

TEHRAN – Wildfires in forests and pastures have increased by 27 percent in terms of frequency, and 299 percent in terms of affected areas from the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2024) till June 21, 2024, compared to the same period in the year before.

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The Election Commission of India announced bypoll dates for the assembly constituencies of Milkipur in Uttar Pradesh and Erode East in Tamil Nadu. Polling will be held on February 5 and votes will be counted on February 8. The vacancies were created by the resignation of Awadhesh Prasad and the demise of EVKS Elangovan.

The Supreme Court directed the plea against the Bihar Public Service Commission’s 70th Preliminary Exam to the Patna High Court instead. Allegations of a paper leak led to protests and police action, but BPSC limited cancellations to one center. Despite assurances, protests continued, resulting in violence and restrictions in Patna.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar condemned derogatory comments against women following BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks about Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. With the Model Code of Conduct now in effect, the Election Commission promises swift action against such behavior, as the controversy intensifies ahead of Delhi elections.

A fresh controversy over the Delhi CM's residence arose as AAP leader Atishi accused the BJP-led Union government of canceling her housing allotment. Atishi claimed to be removed from her home for the second time in three months. BJP's Amit Malviya countered, asserting she never moved into the allotted residence and had been offered other accommodations.

Sharmistha Mukherjee thanked PM Modi for earmarking land for a memorial for former President Pranab Mukherjee. She expressed gratitude for the decision, highlighting that they didn't request the honor, which aligned with her father's belief that such honors should be offered, not asked for.

Russia poses a civilizational challenge to the West, which has abandoned faith and moral principles, according to Patriarch Kirill Read Full Article at RT.com

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The veteran French politician led the National Front Party (later renamed National Rally) from 1972 to 2011 Read Full Article at RT.com

Belarus’ long-time leader has taken a dig at Kiev ahead of January 26 presidential election Read Full Article at RT.com

In a historic move that has captivated the nation, Malawi’s President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera today swore in a freshly-constituted cabinet that political and economic commentators are calling “purposeful, goal-oriented, and inclusive.” The new cabinet, announced just last Wednesday evening, has already sparked widespread approval for its balanced approach, rising above political divides and demonstrating a […] The post Chakwera Swears in New Cabinet, Analysts Praise Its ‘Purposeful, Goal-Oriented’ Composition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a significant legal development, former Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor and UTM president Dalitso Kabambe and eight other accused individuals have been committed to the High Court for trial, following their involvement in high-profile corruption and money laundering charges. The move is seen as part of the government’s commitment to ensuring swift and fair […] The post UTM Leader Kabambe and Co-Accused Handed Major Blow as Court Sends Corruption Case to High Court for Trial appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Pavan Kumar Moodalkatte says he has complained to the Department of Health six times in the past 16 months.

Employers found to be non-compliant with regulations under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) can receive a monetary penalty, a ban on hiring temporary workers, or, as in the case of this B.C. winery, both. According to the government website, a permanent ban is issued only for the most serious violations under the TFWP. 

Carl Cameron's 2024 Nissan Altima started having issues four days after purchase, but months later he's still trying to return it. He's now calling for better protections for consumers and so-called 'lemon laws' to ensure car buyers have recourse for defective vehicles.

[Vanguard] The FCT Police Command said on Monday night that preliminary investigations have revealed that three men from Katsina visited the owner of the Islamic school, in Kuchibuyi village, Bwari area Council, Mallam Adamu Ashimu where an IED exploded saying it killed two of the men

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas Fallah, has proposed a retreat for lawmakers and staff to address divisions within the House and promote unity ahead of the 2025 legislative session.

[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Prominent human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza, a lead defence attorney for opposition figure Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale, was detained Tuesday by the General Court Martial in a tumultuous turn of events as the contentious case resumed.

SINGAPORE – Eight telemedicine providers have been or are currently being investigated for lapses in clinical care or inappropriate advertisements of services, said Senior Minister of State for Health Janil Puthucheary in Parliament on Jan 7. Enforcement action has been taken against three of the providers, including MaNaDr Clinic, Dr Janil added. MaNaDr Clinic was found to have more than 100,000 teleconsultations that lasted one minute or less in a sampled month, among other lapses. The Ministry of Health (MOH) revoked the clinic’s licence on Dec 20, barring it from providing outpatient medical services. Responding to parliamentary questions on whether there are similar trends of unethical telehealth providers following the MaNaDr case, Dr Janil said that the eight telemedicine providers have been or are being investigated for non-compliances in two categories. The first is in clinical care, such as doctors issuing prescriptions and medical certificates without proper clinical assessment or not conducting video consultations for first-time patients.

Last month, Somaliland held its 4th peaceful democratic multi-party election since they declared their independence for the second time in 1991. First, they got their independence from Britain in June 1960, and then, for the second time, they unilaterally declared their independence from Somalia in 1991, after their ill-fated union with Somalia in 1960 had failed. This failure resulted in extrajudicial killings of thousands of civilians and the indiscriminate bombing and destruction of its cities by the dictator Siyad Barre’s army and their South African mercenary pilots, hired after most of the pilots in the air force refused to bomb the civilian population, including hero Ahmed Dhere, who dumped and parachuted from his fighter plane, sent to kill and maim civilian populations, off the coast of Djibouti.

A government minister has revealed the scale of mistaken pay-outs over the past five years, amid calls for an urgent overhaul of the system.

Met Office warnings for snow and ice remained in force across much of the UK today after severe flooding and blizzards caused motorway chaos and shut railway lines.

After a double mastectomy, followed by chemotherapy, Hannah was confident that she'd beaten cancer. Even when cancer was detected in her chest four years later, she wasn't overly worried.

Keir Starmer will gather his Cabinet this morning as ministers consider how to respond to the growing furore.

The Reform UK leader criticised rightwing Americans who believe the incarcerated former EDL leader is a 'political prisoner' and said he was trying to 'educate' them.

Keith Kellogg is expected to visit Ukraine after the US president-elect takes office; the date of the visit has not yet been set