TEHRAN – The Mustafa Prize Foundation held a press conference in Tehran on Tuesday to announce the programs for the 7th edition, which is scheduled to be held in August next year.
TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Sattar Hashemi and Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Yasser Abdulzahra Al-Hajjaj have underlined the need to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the ICT sector, particularly in emerging technologies and the digital economy.
TEHRAN – To strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors, the Ministry of Health held separate virtual meetings with health officials from Kazakhstan and Belarus via webinar on Monday.
TEHRAN – The Norwegian Red Cross has expressed its readiness to expand cooperation with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) across a range of areas, including healthcare, disaster preparedness and response, training, equipment, and the exchange of expertise.
An employee at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport has died the airport authority confirmed Tuesday morning after they were struck by a plane on Monday evening.
As Canadian premiers on Saturday decried U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on a swath of Canadian imports, political analysts say Alberta’s premier took a markedly different tone than her colleagues.
The police coast guard (PCG) has seized over 28kg of cocaine found on a foreign-registered commercial vessel in Singapore waters.The police shared on Tuesday (Aug 25) that the PCG was alerted to suspicious packages on board the vessel last Friday before conducting a search of the ship.Officers found two packages believed to contain controlled drugs concealed in the sea chests strainers and alerted the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB).The bureau then took over the case and seized the packages, later establishing that they contained over 28kg of cocaine.According to preliminary investigations by CNB, the vessel was reportedly transiting through Singapore and the drugs were not meant for the local market, the police said.Under the Misuse of Drugs Act, those found guilty of importing or exporting more than 30g of cocaine in Singapore may face the mandatory death penalty.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India for the BRICS summit with a large delegation. Mojtaba Khamenei appeared in a rare video amid growing concerns over his health. Fresh protests erupted in Bihar over the BPSC exam row and a controversial remark. Kharge and Rahul Gandhi urged PM Modi to withdraw the existing caste census questionnaire.
Next year's National Day Parade (NDP) will return to the Padang as Singapore commemorates 60 years of National Service (NS), said Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing at the NDP 2026 appreciation event on Tuesday (Aug 25).«The organising committee will try and plan something special for all Singaporeans, particularly for all those who have served to keep us safe all the past 60 over years,» he said of next year's NDP.During the appreciation event held at D'Marquee in Downtown East, 532 partners were presented with awards for their contributions and commitment towards this year's NDP.This year's NDP was held at the National Stadium — 10 years since it was held there in 2016 — the first and only year the parade was held at the 55,000-seater, completed in 2014.Chan, who is also Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister-in-charge of the Public Service, said he was «cheered» not just by the sterling performance and efforts of the organising committee and performers, but the display of Singapore's values and ethos.
The wife of President Peter Mutharika’s personal bodyguard and deputy minister has been elevated to one of the most senior positions in Malawi’s police force, despite currently facing a case to answer over the death of a man who was electrocuted while in police custody. The Malawi Police Service Commission has confirmed the appointment of […] The post Evalista Chisale named deputy inspector general of Malawi police appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
Claudia Goldin, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences and the Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard University, will be one of two keynote speakers at a conference hosted by Reykjavík University’s Department of Business Administration and Economics tomorrow.
Game show formats have moved from a small niche to a significant share of live casino traffic in just a few years. It marks one of the sharpest changes in how online casino operators build out their live floors, and Roulette sits at the centre of it. Much of the growth is concentrated in live Roulette, […] The post Why Live Roulette is pulling ahead of Slots on player retention in 2026 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
Indian pilots may soon undergo annual random drug tests for safety. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is reviewing current regulations and policies. This move follows an incident involving an Air India pilot testing positive. Airlines are voluntarily conducting one-time dope tests on all their pilots. Investigations into a recent Air India flight incident are also ongoing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit next month. Accompanied by a robust delegation of around 400 officials, this visit marks a significant increase from his last attendance. This diplomatic mission comes at a crucial time as India and China aim to mend their relationship following past border conflicts.
India's food regulator FSSAI has taken action against several major food business operators. Companies like Amway India and Juza Foods have removed misleading claims from their products. These corrective actions follow notices issued over regulatory violations and consumer safety concerns. FSSAI's enforcement drive targets false advertisements and labelling discrepancies across the industry. Many businesses are now revising packaging and withdrawing problematic advertisements.
The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical importance, while they criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue. This controversy underscores Congress's struggle to navigate its revival strategy amidst opposing pressures.
The threat of higher prices for gas, cars, hockey sticks and more gave fresh life to Democratic arguments that the president is destabilizing the economy.
The government’s YouTube series featuring the transportation secretary is slick, well-made and about the Duffys, not the nation.
Yorkshireman Bradley Townsend, 33, died in combat after leaving his hometown of Barnsley to enlist in Putin's war.
The chaos came in stark contrast to a silent prayer vigil hosted in a nearby church to honour PC Tom Clough and PC Matthew Blades, who were also tragically killed in the crash.
The actress wrote she was 18 when a friend brought her on to a yacht to meet a British singer-songwriter who was in his 30s at the time, only for her to walk into a cabin and find the man naked in bed.
A senior Putin adviser has warned of a more aggressive response, claiming Russia views the UK as 'evil number one.'
Officers were chasing a black Audi near Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire yesterday evening before it collided with a white Ford Puma.
Child sex offender, Amos Yee Pang Sang, will face charges in court on Tuesday (Aug 26) for publishing content that allegedly threatened religious harmony and contained indecent communications.In a press release on Monday, the police said that they received multiple reports between April and July this year concerning online content published by Yee that was found to be «alarming and racially divisive».In particular, Yee was found to have made two blog posts on April 7 and 11 earlier this year, in addition to a video on social media platform X where he stated that «the Malay-Muslim and Indian communities in Singapore were heavily discriminated against by the Chinese majority». He also made statements about the Government's treatment of these communities and suggested that they should protest against the Government, the police said.Additionally, Yee made another blog post on June 30, allegedly stating that «children were capable of consenting to sexual acts» and advocated for the abolition of laws governing the age at which children can consent to such acts.
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.1. Govt quality, capability will distinguish successful nations from others: Chan Chun SingIn a more volatile and contested environment today, countries like Singapore and Vietnam — that have benefited from an open and rules-based international order — will need to ensure the quality and capability of its Government, said Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing... » READ MORE2. What's the point? Viral video of 'aunties' dancing in Chinatown leaves netizens divided
A total of 22 project signings — advancing cooperation across finance, healthcare, innovation and talent exchange — were inked between Singapore and Guangdong enterprises and entities at the 16th Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council (SGCC) meeting on Tuesday (Aug 25). Co-chaired by Singapore's Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung and Guangdong Governor Meng Fanli, the meeting comes as bilateral trade between Singapore and Guangdong reached US$15.09 billion (S$19.2 billion) in the first half of 2026.Guangdong also remained Singapore's top provincial trading partner in China for the 37th consecutive year in 2025.The meeting brought together over 150 government and business representatives from both sides to explore and deepen bilateral cooperation and growth, said Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) in a news release.It added that both sides reaffirmed the good progress achieved under the SGCC and discussed how the partnership could be further developed amid a challenging global environment.
Libreville, le 25 août 2025 – Airtel Gabon informe ses clients qu'une coupure de fibre optique survenue sur le backbone national le 24 août 2026 perturbe actuellement les services voix et internet dans certaines localités des provinces du Haut-Ogooué, du Woleu-Ntem et de l'Ogooué-Lolo et l Ogooué Ivindo. Dès la détection de cet incident, les équipes techniques d'Airtel Gabon et de son partenaire technique de gestion nationale de la fibre Axione ont été mobilisées afin de procéder aux (...) - COMMUNICATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Makokou, 22 août 2026 – La CEAG débarque à Makokou ! 3 jours pour consommer local, vendre et booster l'économie de l'Ogooué-Ivindo. Le Méga Marché ouvre ses portes du 24 au 26 Août 2026 dans la capitale de l'Ogooué-Ivindo. Pendant 3 jours, producteurs, artisans, commerçants et porteurs de projets se donnent rendez-vous pour le plus grand rendez-vous économique et commercial de la province.3 jours pour faire du business et valoriser le local. Le Méga Marché de la CEAG a un objectif (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Une immersion nécessaire. Peut-être assez nécessaire ! Pour mon expérience immersive. D'aucun me poseront la question de savoir qu'ai-je pu apprécier là-bas ? Je dirais TOUT. Rien d'un point de vue de développement. Mais c'est cette particularité qui fait la force de cette localité perdue dans les forêts dans le second siège de Tsamba-Magotsi. Ces populations ont su faire avec l'inertie de l'action politique. Elles ont su se contenter du plus essentiel pour offrir à leur visiteurs la (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Malawi’s National Oil Company (NOCMA) is facing a wave of public fury and pointed questions after confirming it was duped out of a staggering $403,605 — roughly K700 million — in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, with social commentator Onjezani Kenani suggesting the scandal reeks of inside involvement. The state fuel importer confirmed in a […] The post Commentator smells inside job in NOCMA’s K700m fraud scandal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
It is being billed as one of the most extraordinary sporting showdowns in Malawian history — a father and son going head-to-head, not on the pitch, but in the boardroom of football sponsorship, as their two clubs collide for silverware and serious bragging rights. Business mogul Thom Mpinganjira’s Mighty Wanderers will lock horns with Ekhaya […] The post ‘Ball thicker than blood’: Mpinganjira father and son go head-to-head for K40million Airtel Top 8 crown appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
Brazil’s Lula is seeking to establish direct contact with Trump to bypass Rubio, who he called “anti-Latin America” Read Full Article at RT.com
