Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said reports are being collected about any damage to civilian infrastructure

Aleksandar Vulin «thanked Russia for its principled support for Serbia in its efforts to defend its national interests and territorial integrity»

The Japanese side again attempted to convince WTO members of radiation safety of their foods after elimination of consequences of the incident at the Fukushina Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in 2011

«The operation group is cooperating with all law enforcement structures of Transnistria,» Colonel Dmitry Zelenkov reported

The dollar-denominated RTS Index edged down by 0.78% to 1,149,77 points

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's new coalition government heralds a pragmatic shift to the centre right as opposition parties take control of more than a third of ministries, bringing hope for better governance but also cohesion fears. The African National Congress (ANC), which has governed since the advent of democracy in 1994, keeps 20 of the 32 cabinet positions, including foreign affairs, finance, defence, justice and police. The historied party of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela sought to form a government of national unity after losing its outright parliamentary majority in May 29 elections. Weeks of tough negotiations followed, with the ANC choosing to align itself with the centre right, a move some analysts said would assure investors. The Democratic Alliance (DA), the ANC's largest coalition partner, will head six ministries. But «the possibility of butting heads is already clear», political analyst Sandile Swana told AFP. Swana said «a pending problem is that the DA sees itself as perhaps coming to rescue the ANC» and «superior». The ANC, meanwhile, regards itself as the «legitimate leader of society because they are still twice the size of the DA», he said. - 'Stubbornness, bullying' - «The attitude of stubbornness, bullying and superiority between the DA and ANC comes from both directions,» he said. However, DA leader John Steenhuisen, 48, who is appointed agriculture minister, said on Monday that the «time for collaboration has arrived». His centre-right party fought hard to win influential ministries, such as education, environment and infrastructure, he said. The new coalition must «now start delivering for the people of South Africa», Steenhuisen declared. The DA had been a constant critic of the president and his humbled ANC, whose losses at the ballot box followed a failure to create jobs, tackle crime and revive a buckling economy. Hlengiwe Ndlovu, from the Wits School of Governance, said the portfolios handed to the DA «can be viewed as cynical». «They have been given the departments they have criticised the most, but also the DA could be strategically positioning themselves to take over the country,» she said. «If the DA picks up where the ANC was struggling and shows good progress after five years, it will play in their favour,» Ndlovu said, adding the DA targeted posts that mean most to the average South African such as infrastructure and education. Ramaphosa's highly anticipated cabinet announcement late Sunday came after weeks of thorny negotiations between the ANC and the DA, which won 87 parliamentary seats -- or 22 percent of the popular vote -- to the ANC's 159 seats or 40 percent. Despite proposals from the radical leftist parties, the ANC sought an alliance with the centre right. «People made it clear that they expect political parties to work together to deliver on a mandate of transformation, growth and renewal,» Ramaphosa said. - 'Collective wisdom' - The new government's priorities will be tackling poverty and inequality through sustainable, inclusive economic growth, the president said. Ramaphosa had previously promised to slim down his cabinet. In the end, however, he defended his decision to appoint 32 ministers in order to make room for the handful of parties in his new government. The Zulu nationalist Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), anti-immigration Patriotic Alliance, right-wing Afrikaans party Freedom-Front Plus and other smaller parties got six cabinet places between them. IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa hailed a new era in the history of South African democracy. Appointed the new minister of Traditional Affairs, Hlabisa said the government would achieve its mandate through «collective wisdom» which did not require a particular ideology but rather a «common purpose». The formation of the new government was criticised by leftist parties, including newcomers uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), formed just months ahead of the poll by former president Jacob Zuma, 82. The MK said it would join a newly formed parliamentary grouping, which includes several mostly leftist opposition parties represented in parliament. Along with leftist firebrand party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the MK shunned the ANC's broad coalition with the DA as a «white-led unholy alliance». The DA has long struggled to shake off an image of representing the white minority. © Agence France-Presse

JEDDAH: The 23rd regular session of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation began on June 30 and will continue until July 4 in Jeddah. All OIC member and observer states are attending, including their national human rights institutions, experts from international and regional organizations, and senior officials of the OIC General Secretariat.

RIYADH: The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh chaired a second round of political consultations between the two countries on Monday, Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Hasan Mahmud discussed strengthening bilateral and political relations and intensifying bilateral and multilateral coordination on issues of common concern. Prince Faisal also held a luncheon in honor of his Bangladeshi counterpart and his accompanying delegation.

RIYADH: The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language has launched Arabic Language Month in India, reported Saudi Press Agency. The program will run in New Delhi and Kerala until July 26. It features activities aimed at developing the country’s Arabic language education curricula, improving teachers’ performance, building a positive image and promoting the language. Additionally, it will highlight Saudi Arabia’s efforts in this field in line with the objectives of the Human Capability Development Program, one of the Saudi Vision 2030 realization programs.

The Prime Minister ramped up his attacks on Sir Keir Starmer and claimed the Labour leader 'doesn't have a plan' to tackle small boat crossings in the Channel.

The incident happened around Knightsbridge when six horses from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment were conducting a routine exercise under the control of five soldiers.

Bailiffs transferred shares in the Roshen factory in Lipetsk, once owned by Pyotr Poroshenko, to the Russian state, RIA Novosti reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's government celebrated its 64th independence anniversary with a high-level ceremony in Mogadishu on Monday, as a well-trained Somali army displayed a parade, and two helicopters sent congratulatory messages over the city.

A trial judge will decide what alleged acts in Donald Trump’s indictment on charges of trying to subvert the 2020 election are official, further delaying his federal trial in D.C.

Two St Catherine men have been charged for the shooting death and robbery of a fisherman at his house in Portmore. Charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of ammunition and robbery with aggravation are 45-...

Over 10,000 young people will be gainfully employed under the 2024 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP). The programme was officially launched by Prime Minister Andrew Holness at William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny on June 28. The...

TORONTO (AP) — Canada's second largest airline, WestJet, has reached a deal with its mechanics to end a strike that had disrupted the travel plans of tens of thousands of passengers over the Canada Day long weekend. WestJet said...

It is difficult to remember a time before Nick Kyrgios broke onto the tennis scene, when tennis officials had a relatively quiet job when dishing out penalties to athletes.

MIKE KEEGAN: UEFA have launched a disciplinary probe amid claims the England star directed his gesture towards the Slovakia bench in Gelsenkirchen.

Wimbledon starts serving up Championship tennis today - offering an ideal opportunity for locals to earn some extra cash through so-called 'side-hustles'.

TAMARA PRENN AT WIMBLEDON: Punters are set to flood through the gates in SW19, and as the jewel in the crowd of the grass court season, high prices seem par for the course.

Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, was charged after a video of the alleged activity was shared on social media.

Pyongyang is now using a Russian satellite for state TV broadcasts, making it difficult for Seoul to monitor output Read Full Article at RT.com

In the Middle Ages a single civilization boasting unparalleled riches linked the Sahara to the Arab world and Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

Documentaries about soldiers fighting in Ukraine and war reporters were shown at RT’s film festival Read Full Article at RT.com

On the 23rd of Arpil 2024, Gautier Waiwai (58 years old) was charged and sentenced to 2 years, 10 months and 17 days in prison for two counts of sexual intercourse without consent towards his stepdaughter who was 15 years…

Kiev urgently needs to negotiate a debt-restructuring deal with its creditors, according to The Economist Read Full Article at RT.com

The US and its allies still want the world to bend to their will while getting away with their crimes, Roger Waters has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

The Icelandic police say that a “big attack” on Icelanders is currently taking place on Facebook.

La problématique du chômage au Gabon se pose toujours avec acuité dans le pays. Plusieurs structures se lancent dans la recherche des solutions. C'est le cas par exemple de Akewa Accélérateur, qui dans le cadre de ses activités, en collaboration avec AfriLabs, a co-organisé un évènement dénommé GTI Citizen Meetup 2024 qui a lieu le vendredi 28 juin 2024, à la Chambre de Commerce de Libreville. Cet événement a pour objectif de favoriser le réseautage, l'échange des connaissances et les (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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