In a detailed obituary, The New York Times has paid tribute to Icelandic chess grandmaster Friðrik Ólafsson, highlighting his extraordinary impact on the international chess scene and his role in shaping Iceland’s chess legacy.

[allAfrica] Geneva -- Two years of war in Sudan have created what is now the world's worst humanitarian and displacement crisis, intensified by extreme cuts to international aid, says the UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi.

TEHRAN – The international project of managing natural disasters and enhancing resilience to climate change impacts was inaugurated officially by representatives from the Department of Environment (DOE), the Embassy of Japan, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

TEHRAN –The Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy and the National Development Fund (NDF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create a 100-million-dollar fund for the development of the artificial intelligence (AI) sector in the country.

TEHRAN – Tehran Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization team has represented Iran in the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) training course, conducted in cooperation with the Emergency Situations and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters of the Russian Federation (EMERCOM), and United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

TEHRAN –Over the past Iranian calendar year, which ended on March 20, a total of 26 patients (aged 9 to 50) with hemophilia lost their lives from lack of medicines caused by sanctions, according to the chairman of the board of the Iranian Hemophilia Society.

Assam has mandated Assamese as the compulsory official language for all government communications, including notifications and orders, as announced by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Bengali and Bodo will be used in the BTR and Barak Valley districts, respectively. English will remain for communication with the central government, but in case of interpretation differences, the English version will prevail.

India and the United States are commencing discussions this week for a Bilateral Trade Agreement, starting virtually before an in-person meeting in May. This follows Prime Minister Modi and President Trump's agreement to strengthen ties, aiming to finalize the trade deal by fall. Both nations seek to expand bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

Brice Oligui Nguema has won Gabon’s presidential election with 90.35% of the vote after leading a coup in 2023 Read Full Article at RT.com

Officials in Brussels reportedly mull invoking a force majeure clause to avoid paying compensation to Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

European politicians undermine democracy by pursuing policies that the voters oppose, US Vice President J.D. Vance has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Carla Bellucci, from Hertfordshire, likened the chats to 'school bullying' and says she was repeatedly left out by other mums, who wouldn't invite her to meet-ups.

Marjorie Taylor Greene has admitted to purchasing between tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stock the day before and the day of Donald Trump's tariff pause.

Discover our edit of must-have homeware and kitchen essentials spotted in the Duchess of Sussex's With Love, Meghan series.

Just over two months after actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their New Mexico home, more details are coming in.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) launched voter registration on Tuesday in Mogadishu, marking a historic step toward the country’s first one-person, one-vote elections since 1967, scheduled for 2026.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States and six Gulf states have imposed coordinated sanctions on 15 senior Al-Shabaab members and financial facilitators, targeting the militant group's funding networks across southern Somalia in a multilateral effort to disrupt its ability to carry out attacks and destabilize the region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Open-source intelligence analysts have reported the presence of an Israeli-manufactured radar system near the UAE-operated Bosaso Air Base in Somalia's Puntland region.

The India Meteorological Department forecasts above-normal rainfall for India during the June-to-September monsoon season, estimating 105% of the long-period average. El Nino conditions, typically linked to reduced rainfall, are not expected. This prediction is vital for India's agriculture, which supports a significant portion of the population and contributes substantially to the GDP.

India aims for a beneficial bilateral trade agreement with the United States, following the finalization of terms for the initial phase. Both nations seek to elevate bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, targeting completion of the first phase by year-end. Trade liberalization will address both tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Following violent clashes in Murshidabad, West Bengal, triggered by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, displaced families recount harrowing experiences of destruction and fear. Homes and businesses were attacked, leaving several dead and hundreds homeless, now seeking refuge in relief camps. Security forces have been deployed, and investigations are underway to restore peace and provide support to the affected communities.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy addressed the «forest encroachment» controversy, accusing the opposition of spreading propaganda using AI regarding the HCU land allegations. PM Modi criticized the Congress government for attempting to «bulldoze forests,» prompting a strong rebuttal from the Congress, highlighting Modi's own record on environmental clearances and tree felling.

Nikol Pashinyan has said Armenia is ready to sign a peace deal with Azerbaijan and dismantle the OSCE Minsk Group Read Full Article at RT.com

Victory, when it finally came for Rory McIlroy on Sunday, appeared to be as much a family affair as a global sporting triumph.

The British actress, 31, was spotted making her way along the street in London on Monday as she wiped away tears and overcome with emotion.

Georgina Rodriguez has taken to Instagram to show off a gigantic engagement ring - weeks after Cristiano Ronaldo revealed the savage reason he is yet to propose. 

Nearly 300,000 residents of a US city have been told to prepare for a volcano that 'is about to erupt.'

Isabelle and Daniel, both 16, have been missing the Ceredigion area in west Wales since April 7.

Hungarian MPs have passed changes declaring that children’s rights to moral development supersede the right to peaceful assembly Read Full Article at RT.com

The continent must increase investment in its own defense, the US vice president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Tony Yengeni has explained why Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky is unwelcome in South Africa Read Full Article at RT.com

A deadly Ukrainian drone raid against Russian civilians was meant to maximize casualties Read Full Article at RT.com

The move comes after the university rejected the US administration’s request for policy changes Read Full Article at RT.com

The recent US-imposed tariffs have caused an unstable external environment, which has led to unprecedented uncertainty for Singapore, according to Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong. On Monday (April 14), SM Lee addressed the tariffs' impact on Singapore and stated that uncertainty is high, and over the next five to 10 years Singapore faces «a less friendly world». He was speaking at a closed-door dialogue at the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Centre, which was attended by NTUC president K Thanaletchimi, secretary-general Ng Chee Meng as well as other union leaders. SM Lee acknowledged that such dialogues with union leaders were held regularly, particularly after Budget announcements. As he continued speaking about the tariffs, he said: «I hope that Singaporeans understand what is happening, what is at stake, and what we must do together to secure our future.» "Some people say, 'don't get excited, don't over blow the issue, we've weathered bigger storms before, we haven't failed'.