Yulia Mendel said this is now a matter of the country’s «survival»

Fidel Antonio Castro Smirnov said that Cuba’s experience has demonstrated the importance of «international solidarity, diversification of ties, and the ability of countries to support each other»

Throughout the day, the Russian Armed Forces continued to strike ports and ships being used in the interests of the Ukrainian military

The cabinet of ministers discussed the implementation of measures aimed at ensuring sufficient fuel supplies for the domestic market

Andrey Kondrashov presented the Airport documentary film, which he directed

Israel warns Türkiye against expanding its military role in Syria after striking an airbase it claims was being prepared for Turkish forces Read Full Article at RT.com

The first ‘Made in Russia’ national pavilion that opened in Navi Mumbai will showcase quality Russian products Read Full Article at RT.com

Some former Ukrainian servicemen switch to the Russian side once they get out of Kiev’s “information bubble,” their commander has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Nigerian families have taken to the streets nearly 100 days after dozens of children were abducted Read Full Article at RT.com

Polish PM Donald Tusk’s apparent support for the Nord Stream pipeline bombing is “astonishing,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The two Americans had reportedly intended to visit Kiev for Ukraine's Independence Day

Four more people were wounded

Shay Gal pointed out that on August 18, Israel «allegedly struck Syria's Abu al-Duhur air base before Turkish forces arrived»

Police and emergency services were called to the scene

According to Zhang Hanhui, Russian-Chinese relations are characterized by a steady deepening of political mutual trust

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, and his Indonesian counterpart, Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat, have discussed ways to promote environmental cooperation.

TEHRAN – Mazandaran University and Iraq’s Wasit University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand international scientific cooperation.

TEHRAN - Iran ranks first among Islamic nations in key fields of scientific output such as quantum science, cognitive sciences, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and advanced materials, the head of the Presidential Affairs Office at the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has announced.

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health and Medical Education and the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Iran have organized the second capacity-building workshop to strengthen the capacity of primary health care (PHC), targeting the health staff who had been unable to attend the first workshop on July 26.

In a significant action, Delhi Police have filed an FIR concerning a student protester’s complaint about a pellet injury. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs has denied political clearance for Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's trip to the US, deeming the visit inappropriate. In another incident, an Andhra MP's son faced charges after allegedly causing a fatal incident involving his Aston Martin.

Punjab Congress leaders distanced the party from Deepender Singh Hooda's remarks. Hooda described Sajjan Kumar, a 1984 riots convict, as a nationwide role model. The party stated its support for riot victims and their affected families. Hooda's comments drew sharp criticism from Sikh groups and opposition parties. Sajjan Kumar, convicted in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, died recently.

Bikram Singh Majithia of the Shiromani Akali Dal expressed that public sentiment is leaning towards an alliance with the BJP. He highlighted Punjab's strategic location and the importance of social harmony as pivotal factors. The two parties had a longstanding relationship before parting ways over farm laws. Majithia emphasised that the final decision will come from the leadership of both sides, leaving the results of this potential collaboration uncertain.

Singapore and Vietnam will hold their first high-level strategic dialogue on Aug 25.The first Singapore-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue (SVSD) will be co-chaired by Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing and permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam central committee secretariat Tran Cam Tu.The high-level strategic platform was formalised through an exchange of memorandum of understanding on cooperation during President To Lam's state visit in May.In a news release on Friday (Aug 21), Singapore's Public Service Division (PSD) said the dialogue will allow political leaders and senior officials from Singapore and Vietnam to exchange views on issues such as governance, leadership development, and transformation of public services.

An elderly woman was taken to hospital after she fell while riding an escalator at a shopping mall in Yishun on Wednesday (Aug 19).In a video posted to Facebook, the woman can be seen lying on her side on the steps of the stationary escalator as several SCDF personnel attended to her.A shopping trolley can also be seen near the escalator. The incident took place on the escalator connecting the first and second floors of Junction Nine, Lianhe Zaobao reported. The woman is believed to have fallen while riding the escalator with the shopping trolley. Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said it received a call for assistance at 18 Yishun Avenue 9 at about 4.45pm. The woman was subsequently taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.AsiaOne has reached out to Junction Nine for comment.Escalator safety[embed]https://www.facebook.com/BCASingapore/posts/pfbid02JfzdV2fP5uEQum9VnWGLFrPUg5oG51CPeRiuhGftL4bTffYiCM8Uwugh59QS6hVul[/embed]

National water agency PUB has ceased search and capture operations at Pandan Reservoir after the reported crocodile sighting there turned out to be fake.In an update on Friday (Aug 21) evening, the agency said further investigations found that the photograph provided in relation to the sighting was fake.«PUB takes a serious view of false information that may cause public alarm and disrupt activities. We have ceased search operations and made a police report,» PUB added.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police confirmed that a report was lodged and investigations are ongoing.Significant resources were deployed following the Thursday report.PUB had alerted the National Parks Board and installed signage around the reservoir to advise the public to exercise caution.In addition, the Singapore Rowing Association and Singapore Canoe Federation, which conduct water activities in the reservoir, were informed to suspend all activities.[[nid:743162]]editor@asiaone.com 

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Kemoy Blake, the technical drawing teacher at Winston Jones High School in Manchester, is used to his students achieving high passes in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination. But in his eight years at the school, this was the first time all his students scored grade ones in the subject area, with some earning distinctions. “I am extremely proud and grateful. For me as a teacher, it is a very ... moment,” he told The Gleaner, failing to find the right word. “I will always cherish this moment.”