However, the US leader opined that contacts of this kind between Moscow and Tehran are potentially possible

US President Donald Trump plans to discuss «the ongoing peace process between Russia and Ukraine» with Vladimir Zelensky

Billionaire energy tycoon Sir Ian Wood has died at the age of 84. The businessman and philanthropist ran the Wood Group company in Aberdeen.

Robert Bush stockpiled dozens of dead bodies and had half a ton of ashes in his funeral home, which was likened by a staff member who raised the alarm to a 'horror scene.

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jodrell Bank Observatory, home to the famous Lovell telescope, has lost its funding and is now peering down the barrel of insolvency.

The Prime Minister said ex-Chancellor Rachel Reeves was 'right to start' reforming council tax after she introduced a surcharge for higher-value homes - dubbed a 'mansion tax'.

Mehbooba Mufti's statement on force in Kashmir has drawn criticism. She appeared to justify actions by citing militancy in the region. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah demanded an apology for her controversial remarks. The PDP defended her statement, claiming it was misrepresented by media. Other parties also condemned her comments, highlighting past suffering in Kashmir.

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding pending disqualification petitions. He urged the speaker to expedite decisions on twenty rebel Members of Parliament. Banerjee also requested a review of seating arrangements for his party's elected members. The speaker reportedly offered no clear response to the concerns raised. This meeting occurred after the TMC delegation submitted disqualification petitions.

The Supreme Court has directed the UP government to add a forensic audit expert to the SIT. This special investigation team will probe alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations. The court wants an expeditious, fair, and transparent investigation into all aspects. The SIT has been asked to submit its probe status report within two weeks. The court will monitor the investigation directly without retired judge supervision.

Acting Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Anna Yevstigneyeva reminded the Security Council about the July 13 meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris

Firefighters are extinguishing burning grass, forest litter, and brushwood

Anna Yevstigneyeva stressed that the murder of specialists responsible for nuclear and radiation safety and security demonstrates Kiev's intention to disrupt the management of the ZNPP

Vladimir Lipaev noted that «Russia has never targeted combat drones at facilities in Romania and is not doing this, and that any speculations on this topic are absolutely groundless, whoever they come from»

Reigning Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi has finally spoken out amid the raging row over who should represent the country at this year’s Miss World pageant — but the beauty queen is staying tight-lipped for now, insisting she’ll spill the beans “at the appropriate time.” In a carefully worded statement, Chisi thanked the legions of fans […] The post Miss Malawi Chisi says she will address Miss World controversy ‘at appropriate time’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Organisers of this year’s uMhlangano WaMaseko Ngoni Cultural Festival have set the event’s budget at K180 million, ahead of the annual gathering scheduled to run from 31 August to 5 September in Nkolimbo Village, under Inkosi Kwataine in Ntcheu. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe, Maseko Ngoni Heritage Trust Secretary General Kandi Padambo Ndau […] The post Ntcheu to host six-day Maseko Ngoni festival with delegates from five countries appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Assemblies of God (MAG) is strengthening its focus on youth leadership through training, mentorship and discipleship programmes designed to equip young people with spiritual guidance and practical skills for meaningful roles within the church. The initiative was highlighted during the church’s Youth Day celebrations in Blantyre on Sunday, which brought together young people […] The post Malawi Assemblies of God marks Youth Day with call for greater youth involvement appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Health bosses in Karonga are fuming after discovering fishermen have been swiping vital condoms and using them for a bizarre reason — to keep their TORCHES dry during illegal night fishing raids. District Director of Health Services David Sibale blasted the bizarre practice, warning that condoms are a crucial weapon in the fight against HIV, […] The post Fishermen swap condoms’ purpose to waterproof gear for illegal night raids appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A love cheat has been knifed to death after his secret lover’s husband walked in on the pair having sex in the marital bed — sparking a brutal, bloody revenge attack. Jafali M’bwana, 29, has now been arrested and charged over the killing of 23-year-old Sumaila Aubrey, who was found stabbed multiple times after the […] The post Cheat lover stabbed to death  after husband returns early to catch wife in bed with secret lover appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Vyacheslav Volodin said that it is too early to speak of any practical decisions

Yana Lantratova said that she saw with her own eyes children hiding in basements, the gunfire taking place, and the heroic efforts of teachers in those circumstances

Alexey Pushkov pointed out that the globalist empire in the West needs to complete the process of consolidating the neo-Liberal rule in Europe amid new challenges, coming from China, from Russia, from the Global South

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎L'annonce de la transformation locale de jusqu'à 700 000 tonnes de manganèse par an suscite des réactions au Gabon. Pour de nombreux Gabonais, ce volume reste insuffisant au regard du potentiel minier du pays et des quantités de manganèse extraites chaque année. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Cette frustration est compréhensible. Toutefois, cette annonce pourrait également être considérée comme une première étape vers une ambition industrielle beaucoup plus importante. ‎ ‎La transformation locale (...) - MINES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The organization reaffirmed its firm belief that sport and politics should remain separate

As global practice shows, sometimes the cheapest startups can achieve global reach due to talent, efficiency, and relevance, Dmitry Peskov noted

According to Maria Zakharova, Russia will soon announce its response to the 21st package of the European Union’s sanctions

The official yuan exchange rate was raised by 1.93 kopecks to 11.5218 rubles

According to Vladimir Lipaev, Bucharest refused to disclose any technical flight parameters that would make it possible to identify the drones and failed to provide any substantial evidence of their origin

Deux mois après la découverte d’ossements dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, les expertises confirment qu'il s'agit bien de ceux de deux militaires ultramarins. Jacques Pakeso et Mike Gineste étaient portés disparus depuis plusieurs années dans le Var. Une famille est soupçonnée d'être à l'origine de leur mort.

[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- For two decades, donor funding helped build one of the world's most successful HIV responses. Now, as the United States scales back support, legal scholar Mnotho Ngcobo says Africa is confronting not just a funding crisis, but a constitutional and ethical one.

Maria Zakharova noted that the EU's decision had been driven by Vladimir Medinsky's efforts to restore the memory of the Great Patriotic War