Russia gave many scientific discoveries to the mankind, Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Irina Yarovaya recalled

Dmitry Peskov noted that all of Russian President’s Vladimir Putin's interlocutors in the world support his dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump and peace efforts in Ukraine

Vitaly Savelyev pointed out that there are 80 airfields and 463 landing sites in the Far Eastern Federal District

Seoul has condemned an immigration raid at a Hyundai facility in the US Read Full Article at RT.com

We are oftentimes told that wisdom and street smarts come with age.However, Caleb Chua did not let his age stop him from making a difference in the community when he founded the Homewarmers initiative in April this year alongside some friends he met at a youth leaders programme.Speaking to AsiaOne on Saturday (Sept 6), the 18-year-old, who is pursuing a diploma in Human Resources, said that the ground-up initiative aims to provide seniors living alone with a sense of companionship and belonging through home visits and community events.He continued: «We just want to make sure that there are no seniors left behind in this very busy world, you know?»Chua said that in view of the large number of lonely deaths among seniors and social isolation among youths, he and his team believe connecting with the elderly through in-depth conversations would benefit both parties.When asked if a particular instance stuck with him in his journey, Chua said that visiting an elderly woman surnamed Khoo was one such experience.

Everyone had to leave by 6pm. A thoughtful nod to work-life balance? Or was it to conceal something spookier when this rule was enforced at 35 Hendon Road?The two restored colonial bungalows, which were the training campus for a large European bank, were a stone's throw from the old, disused Changi Hospital. Closed since 1997, it had gained the reputation of being the most haunted place in Singapore.One evening, a member of the staff lingered slightly past 6pm, freshening up in the bathroom for a dinner date. She heard a toilet flush and out of the corner of her eye saw the reflection of a colleague in the mirror, stepping out of a cubicle and moving towards the washbasin.«Oh, you are still here. I thought you had already left,» she said, making casual conversation.After a while, she felt something was not right; her colleague was not responding. When she turned around, the toilet was empty.But when she looked into the mirror again, the reflection of her colleague remained - smiling at her.

«Stunning, traditional, authentic» - that is how some visitors describe the bread at Le Fournil de Saint-Robert, a small bakery in a south-western French village.Local residents and travellers alike are reportedly drawn to the bakery, whose aroma of wood-fired sourdough wafts into the cobbled streets and whose products and services have garnered it an average of 4.7 stars over 67 reviews on Google. The man behind it all is 51-year-old Singaporean Ewan Irwan.Originally from Tampines, he worked in the engineering sector before meeting his then wife, Sophie, a Frenchwoman, in Singapore. In 2003, they moved to France, hoping to build a life together. Engineering jobs proved elusive, but a new calling soon emerged: bread-making.«Baking here is on another level. Most bakers are so dedicated to their craft,» he told The Straits Times on Sept 5.Determined to master the art, Mr Ewan enrolled in a one-year diploma course in Lyon and spent two years in professional bakeries, learning the traditions and techniques of French baking. Yet the hustle and bustle of city life never suited him.

NSA Ajit Doval and his Iranian counterpart Ali Larijani discussed expanding cooperation in trade, defence, security, and connectivity, particularly focusing on the Chabahar port. They are expected to meet soon to review bilateral cooperation. India emphasizes resolving Iran's nuclear program through dialogue, acknowledging its right to peaceful nuclear energy use.

Following the defacement of the national emblem at Srinagar's Hazratbal shrine, Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta pledged strict action. Omar Abdullah criticized the emblem's placement, emphasizing its use in government functions, not religious sites. The NC demanded the removal of Waqf Board chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi, alleging misconduct and accusing her of instigating the crisis for political gain, while BJP defended Andrabi.

In a tragic incident in Samnapur village, Madhya Pradesh, a 13-year-old girl, Avni Vinokhe, lost her life after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs. The class 7 student was returning from the fields with a friend when the dogs surrounded them. Despite villagers' efforts to rescue her, Avni succumbed to severe injuries at the district hospital.

Former CJI N V Ramana emphasized the necessity of gender diversity in constitutional courts, cautioning against tokenism without genuine representation. He highlighted the infrastructure challenges faced by judicial bodies and advocated for the swift implementation of Collegium recommendations to address judge vacancies in High Courts and trial courts, linking it to case pendency.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court validated the dismissal of BSF Constable Rajesh Kumar, who discharged 13 rounds without any provocation while stationed on the India-Pakistan border. The court emphasized that such irresponsible actions could potentially trigger severe international conflicts between the two nations.

Jewish leaders have accused Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood of being a pro-Palestinian 'activist', while Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper accused Donald Trump of 'xenophobia and hatred'.

TOM HARRIS: After just a year in government, it seems premature to characterise the Prime Minister's selection as the 'last roll of the dice'.

The figure is the biggest daily total since May, in which more than 1,195 migrants arrived in the UK in a single day.

A young Pakistani shop assistant inspects the device. His eyes widen as he reads the message on the screen: 'This phone has been stolen. Please return.'

Jamaica's ambassador for culture to the UK, told The MOS that Harry and Meghan's appearance at the premiere of Bob Marley biopic caused a diplomatic dilemma for Andrew Holness.

Andrey Marochko noted that the situation for the Ukrainian militants in Konstantinovka is stalemate

Organization of a meeting between the two leaders is being discussed, but no agreements have yet been reached

More than 8,000 military personnel from 14 countries, 40 ships, 30 aircraft and more than 1,800 units of equipment are involved in the Quadriga-2025 exercises

Russian military continues to knock out the enemy from the Dronovka area

The spacecraft were launched into orbit by the CZ-6A rocket

More than 425 people were detained at a pro-Palestine protest in London on Saturday Read Full Article at RT.com

The reopening of National Highway-2, a vital supply route, has stirred unease in Manipur's peace process. Kuki-Zo armed groups, KNO and UPF, cautioned against interpreting it as acceptance of unrestricted movement between communities. This follows a renewed ceasefire agreement with the Centre, focusing on territorial integrity and a political solution.

Meghalaya police filed a chargesheet against Sonam Raghuvanshi, her lover, and three others for allegedly murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Cherrapunji. The accused face charges of murder, evidence disappearance, and criminal conspiracy. A supplementary chargesheet is expected for three others accused of concealing evidence, who are currently on bail.

PM Modi and President Macron discussed the Ukraine conflict, with Macron briefing Modi on the Coalition of the Willing's meeting in Paris regarding security guarantees for Ukraine. Modi reiterated India's support for peaceful resolution and both leaders affirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-France Strategic Partnership across various sectors.

In light of the widespread devastation caused by severe floods in Punjab and other regions of India, BJP President JP Nadda's dinner for NDA MPs on Saturday and Prime Minister Modi's dinner on Sunday, scheduled before the Vice Presidential elections, have been cancelled. PM Modi is expected to visit the flood-affected areas.

West Jerusalem was taken by “surprise” by the admonition, the Washington Post has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Right-wing parties have led anti-government demonstration in Paris Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali referee Omar Abdiqadir Artan has been appointed to officiate at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, becoming the first Somali selected for the tournament and one of only three African referees chosen.

When Hassan Mohamed, a tobacco use prevention coordinator with African Immigrants Community Services of Minneapolis, talks with Somali youths about the hazards of tobacco, he finds himself facing two main adversaries: vaping and hookahs.