TEHRAN – The Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy has emphasized a comprehensive strategy to expand artificial intelligence (AI) education from schools to universities, highlighting the importance of strengthening AI-related training across the country.

TEHRAN – The Pakistani Minister of State for the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Wajiha Qamar, met with the Iranian Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, proposing that the two countries establish a joint scientific working group.

TEHRAN – A total of 376 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a month from May 22 to June 21, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN – Marked on June 29, the International Day of the Tropics celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the tropics, highlighting challenges and opportunities tropical nations face.

India has firmly rejected Pakistan's claims linking it to the recent Karachi terrorist attack. The Ministry of External Affairs urged Islamabad to address its internal terror infrastructure and cease using terrorism as a state policy, rather than making baseless accusations. The incident involved militants attacking a paramilitary headquarters, resulting in casualties. Pakistan has vowed retaliation and previously conducted strikes in Afghanistan, which Kabul denies.

Telegram's temporary ban, linked to NEET exam leaks, sparks debate on its role in India's shadow education economy. While students utilize its features for affordable learning, the platform also facilitates the free circulation of paid educational content, leading to copyright battles. Critics argue the ban punishes legitimate users and fails to address the root cause of leaks, highlighting a complex challenge for policymakers balancing intellectual property with educational access.

Brooklyn Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has harshly criticised the ruling by the United States Supreme Court to remove Temporary Protected Status from Haitians and Syrians.

WESTERN BUREAU Declaring that «many of our people are dying» because of a lack of medical attention,” Reverend Glendon Powell, the chairman of the St James Ministers Fraternal, is taking Jamaica's public healthcare system to task over what he considers its various failures.  

The CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has launched a Venezuela Recovery and Reconstruction Fund with an initial contribution of US$1 million, as governments, humanitarian organisations and members of the Venezuelan diaspora mobilise to respond to one of the country's worst natural disasters in recent history.

For Inspector Seanene Steer, policing is more than enforcing the law. It is about leadership, discipline, and inspiring others to achieve their best. Since joining the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in 2002, the little girl who knew from age 10 that she wanted to be a police officer has served for the last 24 years in various units, including Mobile Reserve, now Special Operations, Kingston Central, St Andrew Central, and now Manchester.

Twelve years ago, Claudia Edwards-Bethel told The Gleaner she was in hiding. The Jamaican mother, who had accused a senior Bahamian immigration officer of rape after what began as an immigration arrest, said she feared for her life and pleaded with authorities for protection as the investigation unfolded. «I feel down. I feel bad. I feel scared. I am afraid for my life,» she said then.

Victims of online harms will be able to seek redress through the Online Safety Commission (OSC) which begins operations on Monday (June 29).The OSC was formed to support the office of the Commissioner of Online Safety as part of the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act 2025 (Osraa), which aims to protect online users from harm.The Bill was tabled in Parliament last October, giving the Government powers to order social media platforms and app providers to take down harmful content.While there may be 13 separate online harms that the OSC is set to address, it will begin with five and progressively incorporate the remaining eight.These five online harms are intimate image abuse, image-based child abuse, doxxing, online harassment and online stalking.For the first three categories, victims of such harms can directly file a report with the OSC via their website which goes live on Monday.

Despite murmurs of Workers' Party (WP) cadres being disgruntled and aiming to unseat him at the party's internal elections on Sunday (June 28), Pritam Singh has been re-elected as its leader.In a news release issued to the media at 5.50pm, Singapore's largest opposition party – with 12 seats in Parliament – announced that the 50-year-old has been re-elected as its secretary-general, with Sylvia Lim, 61, continuing as chairperson.Meanwhile, 12 other members, including MPs for Aljunied GRC, Gerald Giam and Kenneth Tiong; Sengkang GRC MPs, Louis Chua, He Ting Ru, Assoc Prof Jamus Lim and Abdul Muhaimin bin Abdul Malik; and Hougang SMC MP Dennis Tan, were also elected to WP's Central Executive Committee (CEC). «A vote was taken on whether Pritam Singh would remain as Secretary-General, and I would say that a supermajority voted for him to remain as the Workers' Party's Secretary-General,» Giam said, who was chairman of the Special Cadre Members' Conference. 

The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 12-year-old boy, Caleb Vhonext Fulgencio Delos Reyes, who was last seen in Jurong.Police said in a news release on Sunday (June 28) that Caleb was last seen at about 9.30am on Sunday at 553 Jurong West Street 42, wearing a grey t-shirt with black shorts and black slippers.The address is in the vicinity of Jurong Spring Neighbourhood Park. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness.All information will be kept strictly confidential.[[nid:735166]]editor@asiaone.com 

The threat of a glacial lake overflowing and potentially sending a torrent of meltwater and debris rushing toward homes has become an annual fear for people living near British Columbia's Place Glacier. But experts says this is an increasing risk as the effects of human-caused climate change hit Canada's glaciers hard.

As of July, some benefits that were previously mandatory under standard car insurance policies will be optional. This could drop the cost of premiums for customers who opt out of certain coverages, but insurance experts warn against leaving coverage exposed to risk.

Once a cherished secret, India's offbeat travel destinations are rapidly becoming mainstream. What began as a quiet escape for a few now faces overcrowding, mirroring global trends. As infrastructure improves and social media fuels aspiration, the very charm of these places is threatened. Travelers grapple with the desire for authentic experiences versus their role in accelerating discovery and its consequences.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has sharply criticized Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over alleged donation embezzlement in Ayodhya, urging him to visit the Ram Temple. Adityanath accused the previous SP government of firing on Ram devotees and diverting funds to graveyards instead of temples. Meanwhile, Yadav questioned Adityanath's frequent visits, suggesting they were to oversee alleged thefts and criticized Ayodhya's development quality.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to citizens for embracing his appeals to navigate the West Asian crisis. He highlighted widespread adoption of measures like carpooling, reduced gold purchases, and postponed foreign travel, with many families opting to recycle old gold for weddings. Market analysts, however, anticipate continued volatility in gold prices due to global economic uncertainties and geopolitical developments.

The physical journey of the Declaration of Independence tells its own story. Its imperfections and endurance reflect those of the America it helped create.

The president promised to save “Black jobs,” but his policies have resulted fresh pain for the Black middle class as the employment gap widens.

À Bongolo, la frontière n'est plus une ligne de souveraineté. Elle est devenue un simple point de passage, poreux, contourné, parfois ignoré. Dans ce quartier stratégique aux portes de Lébamba, les flux ne se contrôlent plus : ils se subissent. Et avec eux, s'installent progressivement des pratiques qui fragilisent à la fois l'économie locale, l'ordre public et l'autorité de l'État. Ce qui relevait hier de circuits informels tolérés s'est aujourd'hui mué en véritable système. Des (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville – À l'occasion du Débat d'orientation budgétaire organisé à l'Assemblée nationale, la députée de la Nation, élue du 2ᵉ arrondissement de Franceville et Vice-présidente de la Commission des finances, Justine Judith Lekogo, s'est illustrée par une intervention particulièrement remarquée, mettant en lumière plusieurs préoccupations majeures qui devront, selon elle, être intégrées dans l'élaboration de la loi de finances initiale 2027. Face au Gouvernement, la parlementaire a (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville, 27 juin 2026-La grande finale du challenge UobCampusInnov2026 s'est tenue ce vendredi à Libreville, concluant six mois d'un parcours dédié à l'entrepreneuriat des jeunes Gabonais. De 89 candidatures à 10 projets d'exception Lancé le 23 décembre 2025 par le CCPE'ZON, en partenariat avec la microfinance SODEC et avec l'appui de l'Université Omar Bongo et de la Fondation Ma Bannière de la Première dame Zita Oligui Nguema, le challenge a rassemblé 89 porteurs de projets. Après (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Opposition Leader Simplex Chithyola Banda has delivered a grim assessment of Malawi’s economy, telling residents of Bwaila that ordinary families are bearing the full weight of a collapsing currency, rising prices and shrinking opportunities. Addressing a political rally at Nguluwe Primary School in Chinsapo Township on Saturday, ahead of the Bwaila parliamentary by-election scheduled for […] The post “The Kwacha Is Falling, Families Are Breaking” — Chithyola Paints Bleak Picture of Malawi’s Economy appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mulhakho wa Alhomwe wants to raise K300 million. But what it does with the money may matter more than the amount Cultural organisations in Malawi have a reputation problem. Too often they are seen as vehicles for political patronage, ceremonial excess, and — in the most damaging cases — the preservation of practices that have […] The post Mulhakho wa Alhomwe reinventing Malawi’s cultural traditions — one school fee at a time appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The BJP has strongly criticized the opposition for allegedly spreading «hostile propaganda» regarding India's counter-terror Operation Sindoor. Party leader Amit Malviya accused opposition leaders of misrepresenting defence minister Rajnath Singh's statement and demanded an apology for undermining the sacrifices of Indian soldiers. The BJP asserted Operation Sindoor was a major success, neutralizing over 100 terrorists and damaging Pakistani military infrastructure, while emphasizing the government's consistent honor for fallen heroes.

Isro has successfully tested a new semi-cryogenic engine, achieving 175 tonnes of thrust. This crucial step towards a more powerful LVM-3 rocket is expected to significantly boost payload capacity for future launches. The engine's advanced turbopumps also performed exceptionally. This development is vital for India's growing ambitions in space exploration and commercial launches.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that all Sikh AAP MLAs and cabinet ministers will appear before the Akal Takht on June 29 to present the government's stance on the anti-sacrilege law. Mann will also submit a video clip and his written explanation regarding a controversial video.