DAVID PATRIKARAKOS: It has been more than five months since Iran 's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei booked a well-deserved passage to hell courtesy of a US-Israeli airstrike in Tehran.

Maisie Savage was operated on by a team of surgeons in Texas after her son was diagnosed with complex gastroschisis - a condition where the belly button does not develop properly.

Haslar Immigration Detention Centre in Gosport, Hampshire closed a decade ago but  is set to be enlarged to house 600 men over three storeys.

A 38-year-old Singaporean man sexually abused his teenage niece for almost two years and later threatened to leak her explicit photos when she resisted his demands.The man, who cannot be named to protect the victim's identity, was sentenced to 21 years' jail and 16 strokes of the cane on Monday (Aug 3).He pleaded guilty to six charges, including statutory rape, sexual assault and threatening to distribute intimate images of the girl.Prior to the victim turning 13, the pair interacted mainly during family gatherings on special occasions, reported The Straits Times (ST).The man took his niece out for a birthday celebration in September 2022, after which the two began seeing each other more frequently. The girl began to visit her uncle's home after school often, where he would sometimes tutor her in Mandarin, according to ST.On one occasion, the man molested her, but she did not react or object to it.The two subsequently started seeing themselves as a couple from October 2022. They would exchange romantic messages daily while maintaining their distance in the presence of other family members.

Pierre-Maël Belaifa maîtrise l'art de composer des sushis. Champion de France 2025 et demi-finaliste au championnat du monde, le chef dispense actuellement des formations en Polynésie. Entre deux compétitions, il aimerait développer un projet autour du sushi au Fenua.

Sergey Koretsky also said that the Ukraine Energy Support Fund has raised over 2 bln euros, which is insufficient

Nikolay Novik, an expert at the Higher School of Economics, says that the actual increase in output will occur in 2027-2028, not in the coming months

Spain has become increasingly divided over the migrant influx into the exclave of Ceuta, with politicians trading blame over the crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

A Ukrainian national has been detained in Poland after critically injuring a Polish woman in a stabbing under unclear circumstances Read Full Article at RT.com

Poland has appealed a Belgian court ruling ordering it to pay for Covid-19 vaccine doses under the EU’s controversial ‘Pfizergate’ deal Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran called off strikes on Ukraine after Kiev apologized for an attack on an Iranian cargo ship, an adviser to Mojtaba Khamenei has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Unified Pension Scheme for central government employees has seen low adoption rates. Only a small percentage of National Pension Trust subscribers have opted for this new scheme. The government introduced UPS with assured pension benefits and gratuity provisions. However, the response has been tepid, prompting an extension of the migration deadline. No changes are currently being considered to replace the Unified Pension Scheme.

Parliament's monsoon session faces potential washout amid opposition demands. Opposition insists on discussing Ram temple donations and police actions. Union ministers criticize opposition for boycotting legislative proceedings. Bills were passed without debate due to the ongoing parliamentary standoff. The government has not yet assured discussions on the opposition's key demands.

The sides also discussed the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip

The incident ocurred in the settlement of Oktyabrsky

The mediators particularly condemned the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, and the resulting civilian casualties

Mikhail Galuzin added that Moscow has «repeatedly demonstrated this»

The cubs need to reach the age of 18 months, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology says

Government agencies are considering releasing the ARAI study on E20 fuel's impact. This report, submitted in June 2024, studied E10-compatible vehicles. Fuel consumption increased slightly for two-wheelers and cars in the study. Mass emissions met regulatory requirements for all vehicles tested. The release aims to remove misconceptions among vehicle users about E20 fuel.

The Supreme Court has sought the government's response regarding the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act. Concerns were raised that the new law might erase existing benefits for transgender individuals. Senior advocates reported that hormone treatment is being denied due to fear of prosecution. They also alleged the discontinuation of the national portal for transgenders. The court questioned the retrospective invalidation of previously issued transgender identity cards.

The Supreme Court has extended legal protection to live-in relationships. These relationships are now covered under Section 498A of the IPC. The court stated that the law must adapt to changing societal norms. Cruelty within such relationships will now be punishable by law. This decision aims to protect women from domestic violence and harassment.

The FSSAI has prohibited adding rum or whisky flavour to spirits. This practice misrepresents the true nature of alcoholic beverages and misleads consumers. Manufacturers were found using neutral alcohol and adding identical flavouring substances. Several companies, including United Spirits, faced prohibitions and notices. The regulator stressed that characteristic taste should develop naturally through base ingredients.

À Paris, les valises semblent prêtes, mais l'avion, lui, se fait toujours désirer. Avec beaucoup de sérieux, la présidente de l'association Le Gabon en Partage, Thérèse Nguema, a relancé, au micro de la radio communautaire Malebe Fm Lébamba, un appel au Président de la République, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. « Monsieur le Président, cela fait déjà trois ans que nous attendons cet avion ! », a-t-elle lancé, rappelant la promesse faite lors de la première rencontre du chef de l'État (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville – Le lancement officiel du Women in Finance Gabon, initiative portée par Mme Simbi Gwenaëlle épouse Marat-Abyla, au Palais des Congrès à l'occasion de la Célébration de la Journée Internationale de la Femme Africaine (JIFA), a réuni un parterre de hautes personnalités issues des institutions nationales et internationales, témoignant de l'intérêt croissant pour le rôle stratégique des femmes dans la transformation économique du Gabon. Cette rencontre de haut niveau a notamment (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Après un séjour diplomatique fructueux à Banjul, en République de Gambie, le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, est arrivé ce jour à Freetown, accompagné de la Première Dame, Zita Oligui Nguema. À son arrivée, le Chef de l'État a été chaleureusement accueilli par le Vice-Président de la République de Sierra Leone. Il a reçu les honneurs militaires dus à son rang, ainsi que les hommages traditionnels des (...) - COOPERATION

Du 8 au 18 août, Teahupo'o redevient la capitale mondiale du surf pour la Tahiti Pro. Polynésie la 1ère vous fait vivre l'événement en direct, au plus près de la vague.

Un ancien militaire polynésien de 31 ans a été condamné à 18 mois de prison ferme par le tribunal judiciaire de Montauban pour des violences conjugales. Sa compagne de 26 ans a écopé de 12 mois de prison avec sursis. Leur bébé de six mois a été placé.

From what goes on in Disney World's hidden tunnels to the most-dreaded thing Disneyland guests do, loyal park employees let slip the realities of working at 'the happiest place on Earth'.

Indian Army athletes secured sixteen medals at the recent Commonwealth Games. These included eight gold, seven silver, and one bronze medal. Two Indian Navy personnel also contributed silver medals in weightlifting. Combined, services personnel achieved forty-six percent of India's total medal haul. Their performance highlights the Army's commitment to nurturing world-class athletes.