Congress MP Manish Tewari advocates for a new anti-defection law. He believes the Lok Sabha composition no longer reflects the 2024 voter mandate. Recent party splits have weakened Indian democracy and opportunistic politics are prevalent. TMC and Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs have switched allegiance to the ruling NDA. Tewari stresses the need to address these developments during the upcoming Parliament session.

Delhi Police has denied permission for a proposed march to Parliament on July 20. Prohibitory orders are in effect across the New Delhi district, banning assemblies. Unauthorized gatherings will face legal action under new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions. The Delhi High Court previously upheld the Centre's intervention in Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. Authorities urge public cooperation to ensure security during the upcoming Parliament session.

Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar announced her group's move to join the ruling NDA in Parliament. Twenty former TMC MPs are now aligning with the NCPI parliamentary group. This group intends to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. They will support the government's initiatives and focus on constructive debate. The rebels' realignment follows the TMC's recent election defeat in West Bengal.

Hljómskálagarðurinn park is once again hosting the Street Food Festival this weekend, featuring more than 40 food trucks and vendors serving a wide variety of street food from around the world.

Le mythique stade d'Akouakam a officiellement lancé, ce vendredi 17 juillet 2026, les hostilités du Championnat national U17 masculin. Dans une ambiance festive et empreinte de ferveur populaire sportive, cette première journée a réuni les autorités administratives, les dirigeants du football gabonais, les acteurs du mouvement sportif ainsi que de nombreux professionnels des médias nationaux, tous mobilisés autour d'un même objectif, accompagner l'éclosion de la nouvelle génération du (...) - FOOTBALL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, effectuera à compter du 19 juillet une visite d'État à Paris, à l'invitation du Président de la République française, Son Excellence Emmanuel Macron. Cette visite sera l'occasion de consolider la coopération historique entre le Gabon et la France, deux pays unis par des relations politiques, économiques et culturelles. Les deux Chefs d'État examineront les engagements pris (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

À Oyem capitale du Woleu-Ntem, la phase finale du Championnat national U17 a démarré sur des bases prometteuses pour la Fédération Gabonaise de Football. Ce samedi 18 juillet 2026 au stade d'Akouakam l'Estuaire a dicté sa loi face au centre de formation Makaye Ma Ngome du Moyen-Ogooué (3-0) et de l'autre côté on note le nul engagé entre l'Ogooué-Maritime et l'Ogooué-Ivindo (1-1). Les deux affiches du jour marqué par une démonstration technique et tactique, illustrent la volonté de la (...) - FOOTBALL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

At the beginning of the meeting, President Putin highly assessed bilateral relations between Russia and North Korea, Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said

Putin conveyed his warmest greetings to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said

He stressed that the exploits of the North Korean military who helped our soldiers will never be forgotten in our country and recalled that they had been awarded with state decorations, Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said

The Russian leader gave a high assessment to the relations between the two countries and expressed gratitude for North Korea’s assistance during the special military operation, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said

The weapons were intended to be used in order to harm IDF soldiers operating in the area of the area of the Yellow Line and Israeli civilians, the Israel Defense Forces said

To many voters, the various questions on the Oct. 19 ballots that cover social services for newcomers will appear confusing and contradictory.

À l'annonce du lancement de l'opération « Ngori de l'Été » par Junior Denis Omar Bongo Ondimba, à quelques jours de son mariage, les réactions se sont rapidement multipliées. Entre félicitations, interrogations et critiques, le débat s'est parfois davantage focalisé sur la personnalité de l'initiateur que sur les bénéficiaires de cette action sociale. Pourtant, une interrogation mérite d'être posée avec objectivité : combien d'enfants de Chefs d'État à travers le monde s'engagent (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Gitanjali J Angmo will lead a march to Parliament representing her husband, Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk continues his indefinite hunger strike from Safdarjung Hospital after being moved there. The Delhi High Court declined to order his immediate transfer to a private facility. Angmo urged protesters to maintain peace and remain vigilant against disruptions. Security has been heightened across New Delhi ahead of the planned march.

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India attended an all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session. Opposition parties staged a symbolic walkout to protest the invitation extended to NCPI leaders. NCPI leaders defended their party's recognition by the Election Commission and its MPs' presence. They stated that the Lok Sabha Speaker would clarify seating arrangements and disqualification matters. The government defended inviting the NCPI as they had requested recognition.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah called West Bengal's political change unprecedented since Independence. He criticized the previous Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments. Shah attended the foundation stone laying for a new dairy project. This project aims to boost the state's dairy sector and farmer incomes. The minister concluded his three-day visit to West Bengal.

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien urged Prime Minister Modi to convene an all-party meeting. He expressed concerns over proposed delimitation legislation and the Foreign Contribution Amendment bill. O'Brien described these measures as 'draconian' and 'cowboy legislation' in his letter. The opposition fears the delimitation exercise could reduce southern states' parliamentary representation. The Foreign Contribution Amendment bill may tighten government oversight of charitable organizations.

Before storming the village, aerial reconnaissance identified enemy machine-gun and mortar firing positions, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

It is possible that as a result of the fire, there will be spillover into Israeli territory, the Israel Defense Forces said

Air defense systems intercepted 2 Neptune-MD missiles, HIMARS missile, 678 Ukrainian UAVs, the Defense Ministry reported

Russian troops also struck deployment points for Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

It happened overnight into July 19

It was Japan that in February 2022, to please Western solidarity, initiated a hostile sanctions policy against Russia, which it continues to this day, Andrei Rudenko stressed

Republicans should add Iran to the Russian Sanctions Bill, he wrote on Truth Social

TEHRAN – Jagan Chapagain, the Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in a letter to Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has lauded the IRCS efforts during the 40-day US-Israeli war against Iran, noting that relief and medical services, search and rescue operations, and dedications of the IRCS volunteers showcase the outstanding capabilities of a strong national society in crisis management.

TEHRAN – According to the head of Iran’s National Headquarters for Dust Storm Policy and Coordination, the country intends to identify and control two sources of sand and dust storms in Iraq and Syria that have the most impact on the country by the end of 2026.

TEHRAN – Hossam Elsharkawi, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has highlighted Iran’s experience in managing the Arbaeen pilgrimage, saying that the country can serve as a regional hub to train other nations and share expertise with them.

TEHRAN – Iranian students have delivered an outstanding performance, clinching three gold medals and a silver medal at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO), and three silver medals and a bronze medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO).

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site. He had been on an indefinite hunger strike for over twenty days. Authorities moved him to Safdarjung Hospital for necessary medical monitoring. Protesters and the Cockroach Janta Party criticized this forceful removal. However, the Delhi High Court later upheld the government's decision.