The City of Reykjavík is preparing to launch a pilot project focused on waste sorting in public areas. The initiative was recently introduced to the city’s Environment and Planning Committee and is expected to begin in the near future.

Those seeking homes near the city centre will have greater opportunities to do so under the Draft Master Plan 2025 unveiled by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on Wednesday (June 25). A new neighbourhood comprising three clusters at Newton Circus, Scotts Road and Monk's Hill, for example, has been planned next to Newton MRT station. This neighbourhood, said URA, will be a «vibrant, mixed-use precinct» framed by greenery.Over at Orchard Road, the Paterson area will be transformed into a mixed-use hub with residential developments, shops and public spaces above Orchard MRT station.The neighbourhood is planned to be walking- and cycling-friendly, with cycling paths connecting it to the Inner Ring Corridor and beyond.Launching the Draft Master Plan exhibition at the URA Centre on Wednesday morning, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat said public outreach efforts for the Draft Master Plan 2025 started two years ago. And the authority has engaged close to 220,000 people through surveys, exhibitions, dialogues and workshops so far.

On the final episode of Sidebar, The Washington Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin, James Hohmann and JM Rieger breakdown the shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel – and whether it will hold. And having decided to enter the conflict, President Trump is now trying to play peacemaker. Then, the crew breaks down Trump's stunning turn of fortune since Sidebar began – from being found guilty in his New York hush money and election interference trial, to winning the presidency for a second time and seeing his federal charges dismissed. Later, the crew reflects on their time hosting Sidebar and other Washington Post coverage.

What to know about the democratic socialist and political newcomer who is running to be the next mayor of America’s most populous city.

The democratic socialist’s preliminary edge over former Democratic governor Andrew M. Cuomo positioned him for a potential seismic upset and signaled the enthusiasm his campaign engendered among voters eager for change.

The PM will join fellow Nato leaders in The Hague today after signing up to the goal of spending 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the creation of new rules for foreign companies wishing to resume business in Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

A recent analysis of cause of death reports reveals a concerning trend in India, where suicide remains a leading cause of death among young individuals aged 15-29. Between 2020 and 2022, suicides accounted for 17.1% of deaths in this age group, ranking second only to road accidents.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a new panel will hit the road this summer with an eye on devising new measures for Alberta to assert autonomy and shield its economy from what she calls federal overreach.

The meeting will focus on the results of building such institutions in Vladivostok, Kemerovo, Kaliningrad and Sevastopol. The president ordered their construction on May 5, 2018

Russia’s top diplomat arrived in Turkmenisatn on an official visit for the first time since 2022

The group also called for making the Middle East free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction

«Turning to Ukraine, the leaders discussed the need to apply more pressure on the Kremlin, including through further sanctions,» the statement said

The center of the heat wave has migrated eastward from Western Siberia, where it was five days ago, according to the weather official

US President Donald Trump has shared a glowing letter from NATO chief Mark Rutte Read Full Article at RT.com

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said the state is witnessing a transformative phase of development, driven by rapid improvements in road infrastructure that are bridging not only geographical distances but also narrowing economic and social gaps between the hills and the plains.

Union home minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress government on the 50th anniversary eve of the Emergency, calling it a dark chapter of dictatorship. He announced that June 25 will be observed annually as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ to remind the nation how leaders can turn into dictators and silence the constitution.

Narendra Modi spoke with Navinchandra Ramgoolam about the India-Mauritius partnership. They talked about regional issues. Both leaders want stronger ties between their countries. They reviewed cooperation in development, defense, and digital infrastructure. Modi appreciated Ramgoolam's yoga participation. Modi invited Ramgoolam to India. Earlier, Modi visited Mauritius and received their highest civilian honor. He thanked Mauritius for their hospitality.

In Delhi's Ashok Nagar, a 19-year-old woman died. She was allegedly pushed from her rooftop. The suspect, known to the victim, is absconding. Police investigation revealed a dispute over the man's impending marriage to someone else. Disguised in a burqa, he entered her home. Following an argument, he pushed her. Police are actively searching for the accused.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the promotion of agri-clinics nationwide to provide farmers with expert advice and services. This initiative, discussed during the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan,' aims to create a pan-India network offering crop-specific solutions. The ministry will engage with farmers on specific crops, starting with soybean in Madhya Pradesh on June 26.

A new survey suggests that Russians’ opinion of the US is improving, but still negative overall Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia and Mali decided to set up a bilateral intergovernmental commission on trade-economic and scientific-technical cooerpation following talks between presidents of the two countries, Vladimir Putin and Assimi Goita, in the Kremlin on June 23, 2025

On June 24, Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a complete ceasefire

Vasily Nebenzya noted that Iran, a UNN and NPT member state, «came under unprovoked aggression» and the entire world found itself on the brink of a nuclear disaster

CNN reported earlier citing sources that the United States’ intelligence community believes that the US military strikes on Iran did not lead to the destruction of the core components of Tehran's nuclear program

«The UAVs most likely came from Iran,» it said in a statement

Extraordinary footage showed one man in a black coat and trousers chasing another man wearing a black shirt and white trousers around the Earl's Court station ticket hall in West London.

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