AUSTIN — The United States Senate confirmed Dr Anjani Sinha, an orthopaedic surgeon from President Donald Trump's home state of Florida, as the United States ambassador to Singapore in an en bloc vote on Oct 7.Dr Sinha was among a group of more than 100 nominees voted in with a simple majority after the Republicans changed Senate rules to end Democratic attempts to slowwalk the confirmation of Trump's appointees with a process that dramatically accelerated their confirmation.Several other appointees critical to Trump's Asia diplomacy were also confirmed in the 51-47 vote. These included nominees for senior State Department positions like Michael DeSombre as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs and Dr Paul Kapur as his counterpart in charge of South Asian Affairs.Sergio Gor was confirmed as the Ambassador to India while Sean O'Neill was voted in as Ambassador to Thailand.Some Democratic Senators objected to the fast-tracking of nominees, naming some as «blindly loyal» to Trump and «unqualified» for the job in speeches in the days leading up to the vote,

The Trump ally was confirmed as part of a larger batch of nominees for various executive branch roles, following a change the chamber made to the filibuster rules last month.

The mother of a U.S. sailor was extracted from the war-ravaged enclave through a quiet, extraordinary collaboration of the U.S., Israeli and Jordanian governments.

The president made a late endorsement Friday, backing Republican Matt Van Epps to succeed former Rep. Mark Green (R-Tennessee).

According to Clarivate Analytics, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry could go to Clifford Brangwynne, Michael Rosen, Anthony Hyman, Jean-Marie Tarascon, Zhang Tao, Harry Gray, Paul Anastas or Wen Tzihui

«If it will not walk through diplomacy, then we would have to resume the outweigh but we will bring them back, either the easy way or the outweigh,» the Permanent Representative of the Jewish State to the UN, Danny Danon, stated

On October 9, the president will take part in the second Russia-Central Asia summit, which will focus on further cooperation between Russia and the countries of the region

A chemical reaction occurred after a metal part fell into a vat of nitric acid, producing a yellowish cloud, it was initially suspected that the cloud could be toxic, according to Main-Echo

Invité café de notre matinale radio, le colonel Stéphane Brunet, commandant de la gendarmerie en Polynésie, a détaillé ses priorités : lutte contre l'ice, insécurité routière et violences intrafamiliales. Il confirme l'arrivée imminente d'enquêteurs spécialisés en cybercriminalité et affirme que la gendarmerie n'est «pas du tout en retard» face à l'explosion du trafic de stupéfiants sur le territoire.

Après quatre mois d'enquête, une vaste opération de gendarmerie a mis fin à un trafic d'ice «florissant» et «structuré» sur l'île de Moorea. Dirigée par le parquet de Papeete, l'action a mené à huit interpellations et d’importantes saisies d'argent et de stupéfiants.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly captured a 22-year-old Indian national fighting for the Russian army. Indian authorities are verifying the reports. The man, identified as Majoti Sahil Mohammed from Gujarat, allegedly joined the Russian military after a drug conviction. He claims he did not want to fight and surrendered. He was reportedly promised freedom and payment but received none.

Bihar's INDIA bloc faces seat-sharing hurdles as CPI(ML) rejects RJD's offer of 19 seats, demanding 30. Meanwhile, the NDA is also ironing out details with allies, including Chirag Paswan's LJP (Ram Vilas), ahead of the assembly polls.

Prime Minister Modi and President Putin spoke ahead of their annual summit, reaffirming a strong India-Russia strategic partnership. Modi extended birthday wishes to Putin, expressing appreciation for his dedication to bilateral ties. The Russian President is expected in India on December 6 for their 23rd summit, marking his first visit since the Ukraine conflict began.

Haryana ADGP Y Puran Kumar, known for flagging irregularities and alleged caste bias within his department, was found dead from a gunshot wound at his Chandigarh residence. He had reportedly left a nine-page «final note» and a will before taking his gunman's service revolver in the soundproofed basement of his brother-in-law's house.

Bombay High Court upheld SBI's decision to declare Reliance Communications' loan account as fraud, holding promoters like Anil Ambani liable for company actions. The court dismissed Ambani's challenge, stating promoters in control are automatically subject to penal measures and debarred from raising funds. Ambani's petition was deemed to have no merit.

Former National Commercial Bank (NCB) executive, Norman Reid, described as a true family man, has died at the age of 70 years old. Reid died at home this morning. He was a career banker and noted public servant and his passing followed a long...

During the visit, unscheduled inspections were conducted to assess the readiness of operational personnel and contractor organizations for emergency situations, the consortium noted

The ECB head expressed concern that a legally contentious move by European authorities could erode confidence in the euro and discourage investors from holding assets in the currency, potentially posing risks to financial stability

«We need to receive guarantees that Israel’s aggression will end once and for all,» Khalil al-Hayya said

Three more participants in the upheavals have been identified and are currently wanted by the police, Alexander Darakhvelidze added

«Our bloodthirsty enemies have hurt us badly, but they did not break us,» the minister said

The glossy US peace plan masks Gaza’s fate as an American-Israeli vassal –peace in name, domination in practice. Read Full Article at RT.com

The Nord Stream pipelines should have never been built, Donald Tusk has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The former US president demanded a coverup of Kiev’s views on his business dealings, according to unveiled CIA records Read Full Article at RT.com

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has rejected Finnish claims that Russia breached international rules Read Full Article at RT.com

The Hungarian prime minister accused the German chancellor of unwillingness to talk to Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Property tycoon Donald Bren has finally broken his silence on the scandal engulfing his son who is accused of scamming millions for a luxury Beverly Hills 'man cave'.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s four main opposition parties have rejected a reported understanding between the Puntland administration and Somaliland, warning it undermines the regional constitution and threatens Somalia’s unity.

Mogadishu (HOL) — One side is ninety minutes from a World Cup return; the other is fighting for respect. On Thursday evening at Oran’s Miloud Hadefi Stadium, Algeria will look to seal their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Somalia’s Ocean Stars, already eliminated, chase something less tangible but no less important, belief, cohesion, and the slow rebuilding of a national team long exiled from home.