India's GDP registered a remarkable growth of 7.8 percent in the April-June 2026 quarter. The BJP hailed this achievement as a testament to robust economic governance despite global uncertainties. Meanwhile, the Congress raised questions regarding the tangible benefits of this growth for everyday citizens and farmers. They emphasized apprehensions related to youth employment and wealth disparity, igniting a multifaceted debate on economic priorities and public welfare.

Libya’s rival authorities have signed a UN-backed roadmap aimed at holding long-delayed national elections within two years Read Full Article at RT.com

India’s anti-terror agency will interrogate jailed Ukrainian and US nationals accused of providing training to armed groups in Myanmar Read Full Article at RT.com

US military superiority has failed to deliver victory in the Iran war, exposing limits in manpower, alliances, strategy and political will Read Full Article at RT.com

La Polynésie française accueille la 17ᵉ conférence de la Pacific Water and Wastewater Association, couplée au 10ᵉ Forum des ministres de l’eau du Pacifique. Pendant quatre jours, professionnels et décideurs de la région échangeront autour des défis liés à la gestion de l’eau.

Après avoir excellé aux Mondiaux de va’a vitesse de Singapour, Karyl Maoni et Aldo Maueau reviennent sur les performances de la délégation polynésienne et les enseignements à tirer pour la suite des compétitions

Mohan Bhagwat, the RSS chief, delivered an inspiring talk in Canada about the significance of Hindus in fostering exemplary communities worldwide. He portrayed India as a guiding light for humanity, focusing on service over supremacy. Bhagwat elaborated that true Hindu identity is independent of language or ritual and called on Indians abroad to act with honesty and purpose, promoting unity through respect for diversity.

In a push for better protection, the Supreme Court is scrutinizing the government's decision on retail acid sales, responding to demands from acid attack survivors for a full ban on the over-the-counter sale of acids. The court recommended altering sales regulations to permit purchases only by those over fifty years old and requested an update on survivor rehabilitation programs.

Prime Minister Modi urged dismantling terrorism's entire ecosystem at the SCO Summit. He stressed that terrorism cannot be a strategic asset for any nation. Conflicts in West Asia impact global energy security and trade routes. India advocates for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve international tensions. The Prime Minister also highlighted drug trafficking as a serious regional threat.

Indian nationals in the UAE are warned against unauthorised agents collecting biometric data. Fraudsters exploit fingerprints and facial scans for financial transactions and loans. Misuse of data can lead to financial liabilities, fines, and travel bans. Biometric information should only be submitted at official UAE government facilities. The consulate urges caution and reporting of suspicious activities to authorities.

Dix ans après les exactions commises lors de l'élection présidentielle de 2016, la mémoire reste vive et douloureuse. Paul-Marie Gondjout, témoin oculaire et acteur de ces événements en tant que Commissaire au CENAP représentant le candidat Jean Ping, l'auteur de ce témoignage, appelle le Gabon à un double devoir : se souvenir et réparer. Entre le 26 août et le 2 septembre 2016, le pays a traversé l'une des périodes les plus sombres de son histoire contemporaine. Aujourd'hui, il s'agit (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[New Times] The crisis in the African Great Lakes is a regional power struggle in which the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR) have taken political, institutional and military structures hostage in both Kinshasa and Bujumbura.

[New Times] More Rwandans are travelling within the country, but growing domestic tourism has yet to translate into mass participation, with travel still widely perceived as an expensive activity reserved for foreign or high-income visitors.

[RFI] Ten years on, victims of violence that followed president Ali Bongo's disputed re-election in Gabon are still demanding truth and justice. Questions also remain over the possible involvement of French nationals and the response of the French authorities.

A squirming Vladimir Putin has been told to halt his war in Ukraine for the sake of humanity during a meeting in Kyrgyzstan with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Supreme Court has refused to issue interim orders regarding requests to postpone a planned march, as petitioners expressed concerns over potential disorder during the upcoming BRICS summit. The court underscored that law enforcement must maintain order and adhere to the law. Notices were sent to the Centre, with the case scheduled for a hearing on September tenth, urging both protesters and law enforcement to comply with legal standards.

SG seeks hearing on Sep 1; CJP had accused Centre of reneging on withdrawal of FIRs

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has intervened to secure urgent medical aid for an eight-year-old boy suffering from a lifelong debilitating health condition. The move comes after the Chief Minister visited a local food stall in Lohiahead, where the boy's father shared their struggle.

The EU placed ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox under the strictest tier of its online regulations, giving the US platforms four months to comply Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Department of Homeland Security has rejected a report alleging torture and beatings of detainees in ICE detention facilities Read Full Article at RT.com

European officials threatened to boycott the traditional ‘family photo,’ forcing Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov out of the shot Read Full Article at RT.com

Jerusalem Christian schools have suspended classes after Israel failed to renew entry permits for over 70 Palestinian teachers and staff Read Full Article at RT.com

Two decades after the attack on a school in Beslan, Russia, Kiev has replaced Islamists as the primary source of terrorist threats Read Full Article at RT.com

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President O’Brian Heron is supporting the call for Jamaicans to have unencumbered access to the island’s beaches and coastline. In a brief interview with The Gleaner following last week’s JHTA’s annual general meeting in Montego Bay, St James, Heron mirrored the position taken by thee Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM), which is testing the matter in the courts. The first-term president described the matter as deeply emotional.

WESTERN BUREAU: Educators in western Jamaica are being hailed for their courage as defenders of the nation’s children in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as their determination to keep students learning never faltered. Reflecting on her first field visit to the region following the devastating hurricane, Juneio Education Minister Rhoda Crawford said she encountered damaged schools and shattered communities, but also principals and teachers who had transformed themselves into counsellors, relief workers, and community leaders.

At 90, Pearnel Charles Sr still has his hair half-black, half-white. The trademark style that has travelled with him through decades of Jamaican politics, trade union battles, parliamentary debates, and Cabinet rooms remains firmly in place. On Sunday, one day before his 90th birthday, the veteran politician was dressed to match. Crisp white shirt. Immaculate black trousers. Black jacket. Charles looked good – very good – for a 90-year-old.