India has initiated a comprehensive review of its Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 to expedite weapon system procurement, promote self-reliance, and increase private sector involvement. The review aims to streamline processes, align with 'Atmanirbharta' goals, and encourage indigenous technology infusion.

Amidst the escalating Iran-Israel crisis, the Indian government has decided to evacuate Indian nationals from Israel who wish to return. Travel will be facilitated via land borders and then by air to India. Registration details and contact information for the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv have been provided for assistance.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson affirmed that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved in the June 12 crash was meticulously maintained. Enhanced pre-flight safety checks are now implemented across the 787 fleet, following a DGCA directive. Wilson stated that 26 of 33 aircraft have been cleared after inspections. A temporary reduction in widebody operations is a precautionary measure.

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has criticized the central government for denying him permission to visit the United States to promote investment opportunities in Karnataka. Kharge, who was scheduled to attend Bio 2025 in Boston and the Design Automation Conference in San Francisco, has demanded an explanation from the Ministry of External Affairs.

A week after the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed 274, the AAIB continues its investigation, with debris still at the site. The FDR and CVR have been recovered, potentially revealing the cause of the crash. The NTSB is also conducting a parallel probe due to the aircraft's American origin, while local authorities assist with site operations.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA Women's cricket team etched their name into continental history once again, claiming the 2025 Kwibuka Women's T20 title with a statement 32- run victory over Zimbabwe women's performance XI at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda over the weekend.

[New Times] A «landmark» military cooperation agreement between Rwanda and the Kingdom of Morocco that establishes a robust framework for enhancing military ties and paves the way for a broader strategic partnership between the two nations, was signed on June 18.

[State Department] Washington, DC -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of Rwanda on the occasion of peace talks held this week in Washington, D.C.

TEHRAN –Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, has urged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to explicitly condemn Israel's attacks on Iran.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Federal Government has reiterated its accusation that Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni is obstructing the implementation of 17 World Bank-funded development projects intended to benefit communities across Puntland.

According to Maria Zakharova, among such planes was a Siberia Airlines airliner, which was flying from Novosibirsk to Dubai and was forced to change its route and request an emergency landing at Ashgabat International Airport on June 13

Long-term treasuries accounted for $27 mln of Russian investments, while short-term treasuries stood at $4 mln

Organizers of the event had planned the march along a section of the Grand Boulevard Ring and the Danube embankment

According to Ali Yazdihah, «Iran allows free navigation in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz as long as its vital interests are not at risk»

The IDF reported that the attack involved 20 fighter jets

Senator Ted Cruz has suggested that the US is secretly involved in Israeli attacks against Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

The exchange is part of deal struck by Moscow and Kiev in Istanbul earlier this month Read Full Article at RT.com

Steinþór Einarsson has been acquitted of all charges related to the death of Tómas Waagfjörð following a violent altercation in Ólafsfjörður in October 2022. The Supreme Court has upheld the Court of Appeal’s (Landsréttur) ruling to overturn an earlier eight-year prison sentence handed down by the District Court of Northeast Iceland.

EXCLUSIVE: Rotherham and Telford were both epicentres of the scandal, which saw gangs exploit vulnerable youngsters with impunity before the crisis was finally exposed.

Donald Trump is keeping the world guessing about whether he will join Israeli attacks on Tehran's nuclear facilities.

Politicians and members of the Pakistani government are believed to have been engaged in 'high-level talks' to allow Qari Abdul Rauf, 55, and Adil Khan, 54, to be deported.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly approved plans for an American attack, though he is yet to give the go ahead, urging Iran to consider abandoning its nuclear programme.

The Government's UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that the heatwave could bring 'a rise in deaths, particularly among those ages 65 and over or with health conditions'.

The Iranian security official also warned “another country” against joining the conflict on Israel’s side Read Full Article at RT.com

META Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl has urged Russians to drop romantic notions about Western Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

British aviation engineers are working on the aircraft Read Full Article at RT.com

The Turkish president says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has surpassed Adolf Hitler in committing crimes of “genocide” Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia and Burkina Faso have signed a nuclear deal establishing cooperation in energy, medicine, and agriculture Read Full Article at RT.com

  In a damning indictment that tears through the heart of the Tonse Alliance government, Leader of Opposition Dr. George Chaponda has declared that Malawi is in the grip of a full-blown passport crisis, accusing the administration of deliberate deception, reckless procurement, and betrayal of public trust. Chaponda’s scathing remarks follow the Minister of Homeland […] The post PASSPORT SCANDAL: Chaponda Blasts Govt Over Passport Supplier With Global Corruption History appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

UTM presidential hopeful Daliso Kabambe wants to fix Malawi’s economic troubles with what sounds like magic — chopping two zeros off the Kwacha. But the truth is far more cynical. Strip away the campaign glitter, and Kabambe’s plan amounts to this: reprinting money with smaller numbers. That’s it. Your rent doesn’t drop. Your salary doesn’t […] The post ANALYSIS | Kabambe Wants to Remove Zeros from the Kwacha: Malawi Deserves Better Than Fancy Math and Empty Promises appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dozens of delegates from African countries have converged in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, to push developed countries and global lenders – including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) – to cancel their debts. Riding on the banner of Africa International People’s Tribunal on Public Debt, the conference has brought together senior government officials, the […] The post African countries revive calls for debt cancellation: Push lenders to ‘free’ Africa once and for all appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In this paper, we review the recent economic outlook, policy decisions and communication of the ECB against the backdrop of growing uncertainty. First, inflation heterogeneity has receded with inflation, thus contributing to facilitating the design of monetary policy. Second, monetary easing is somewhat dampened by the reduction in ECB’s balance sheet. Third, ECB has chosen to foreground uncertainty more explicitly in its public-facing communication, potentially as a tool to manage expectations and signal caution to a broader audience. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The current US administration promotes dollar-backed stablecoins—privately issued and supported by US debt—to reinforce dollar dominance worldwide, a strategy we dub “cryptomercantilism.” This report studies the EU’s 2024 Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR) and its safeguards for the EU’s monetary sovereignty. It also compares MiCAR to the proposed GENIUS Act in the US. Under existing policies, USD stablecoins create severe risks for third countries, indirectly also affecting the EU. The EU should counter digital dollarisation by promoting the international role of the euro in a context of enhanced multilateral payment systems. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This study explores the design of future Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation (R&I) in the European Union. Employing a foresight methodology – comprising a literature review, case studies, scenarios and foresight workshops with stakeholders – the study examines prevailing discourses on Framework Programme structures, identifies key R&I trends, and analyses the challenges posed by current developments. It presents a set of hypothetical programme structures alongside policy recommendations to optimise the Framework Programme for fostering effective R&I across the EU. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Shashi Tharoor criticized Donald Trump's lunch with Asim Munir. He reminded the US of Pakistan's history with terrorism. Tharoor cited Osama bin Laden's presence near a Pakistani army camp. He hoped the US raised concerns about Pakistan's support for terrorism. Trump invited Narendra Modi to the US, but Modi declined.