The Bandero, a vessel operated by the Paul Watson Foundation, requested permission to enter a port in Faxaflói Bay on Monday evening but was denied by the Icelandic Coast Guard, partly on the basis of a risk assessment prepared by the Office of the National Commissioner of Police.

Thousands of families have been ordered to evacuate as fast-moving wildfires sweep through Spokane County in Washington state Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump has canceled a planned attack on Iran after saying the outlines of a deal had been agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com

Wildberries CEO Tatyana Kim has appeared on the Mirotvorets ‘kill list’ amid Kiev’s claims her company is aiding the Russian military Read Full Article at RT.com

With conflict spreading and old forums faltering, Manila became one of the rare places where powers still chose dialogue Read Full Article at RT.com

The Democratic Socialists of America summit was abuzz about whether to endorse a presidential candidate, potentially Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

According to TV Channel 12, the compromise proposal implies that vessels entering the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz will stay in Iran’s territorial waters while vessels exiting the waterway will pass through Oman’s territorial waters

There is no agreement on resuming shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the reports spread on this score are false, the news agency Fars said

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,415 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

At the parliamentary elections held in Armenia on June 7, the ruling Civil Contract party led by Nikol Pashinyan gained 49.75% of the electors’ votes

The perpetrators of this crime will necessarily be found and will face punishment they deserve, Sergey Sobyanin stressed

TEHRAN - The 27th Iran Health International Exhibition, the country's largest specialized event for the health industry, will be held from August 8 to 11 at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground.

TEHRAN – The Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has highlighted the need to expand scientific research, exchange knowledge, and establish long-term strategic partnerships with Malaysian and Turkish universities.

Over 150 recruitment exam irregularity cases await trial, some dating back two decades. The CBI will ask high courts to move these pending matters to new fast-track courts. Dedicated prosecutors and resources will be provided to expedite the conclusion of these trials. The new anti-paper leak law mandates day-to-day hearings and trials within three months. This initiative follows recent student protests and calls for examination system reforms.

Pappu Yadav remains defiant after police filed a case against him and other opposition leaders. The FIR stems from a Parliament skit which depicted alleged theft of Ram Temple donations. Yadav stated he is ready to face death to protect people's faith and religious sentiments. Varanasi Police registered the case following a complaint by a religious leader. Another complaint was filed against the MP in the national capital.

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati expelled former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddarth from the party. Siddarth faced expulsion for indiscipline and violating party directives in several states. The party chief also announced the expulsion of coordinator Randhir Singh Beniwal for similar reasons. Mayawati clarified that senior Uttar Pradesh office-bearers would not hold state roles. Ramji Gautam will continue as Punjab in-charge until upcoming assembly and Lok Sabha polls.

Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar views the Mekedatu dam project as a permanent solution. He stated the Supreme Court and central government have already responded to the proposal. Shivakumar urged all stakeholders to move forward without further delays or wasting time. This project aims to bring both states to the table for amicable discussions. The Cauvery water dispute centers on sharing river waters during periods of low rainfall.

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: A detailed account of Liam Payne 's tragic last hours, as told by two prostitutes who spent the day with him, can today be revealed by The Mail on Sunday.

Amid the international clamour over Ceuta, the Spanish city invaded by 60,000 migrants from Morocco, there has been a noticeable hush from one quarter: the Left.

In the first ever indoor drone show staged at a National Day Parade, some 300 drones will take flight inside the National Stadium next Sunday (Aug 9).These drones, together with the team behind them, will embody the spirit of the segment of the show they appear in: pushing beyond what is thought possible.Electronic music artist Jasmine Sokko will be descending onto the stage in Chapter 5: Go Beyond Our Limits, performing her NDP single «You'll Be Okay». Alongside two aerialists, they will be suspended 30m above the floor, all while 300 drones move in formation around them.Teaching 300 drones where to goDrones typically find their way using GPS, the same satellite signal your phone uses for maps. In a crowded indoor setting full of performers and audience, that signal is unreliable and not precise enough for everyone's safety.So the team from the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) worked on an alternative in their first two weeks in the stadium, which is a network of transmitters fixed around the venue that allows every drone to know where they are.

Ruel Hudson is a jack of all trades. He also sometimes operates as a taxi driver, using his Subaru Imprezza to earn an income. That work comes at a steep cost. A regular visitor to his mechanic in Spanish Town, Hudson estimates that he spends upwards of $50,000 every two weeks repairing damage to his vehicle, much of it caused by Jamaica’s deteriorating road network. Even as he welcomes the recent road improvements, he said it cannot erase the financial pain inflicted by years of driving on battered roads.

WESTERN BUREAU: While some administrators of Hurricane Melissa-battered schools don’t anticipate any major shifts in numbers in their customary intake of new students for the upcoming academic year, there is still concern about the slow pace of restoration. Anniona Jones, president of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS), told The Sunday Gleaner that there is still a lack of urgency to execute contracts to repairs some schools devastated by the Category 5 hurricane on October 28, 2025.

When St Catherine mother T.K. Gentles* handed over $3,500 to secure a transfer for her son to Cumberland High School, she knew the money did not guarantee success. But for her, it was a risk worth taking. More than two weeks after beginning the process, Gentles finally received the answer she had been waiting for. Her 15-year-old son had been accepted.

WESTERN BUREAU: Executive Chef Maurice Mullings will take Jamaican cuisine to China this week, leading the island’s first official food festival in Beijing as Jamaica celebrates its 64th anniversary of Independence. For Mullings, executive chef at S Hotel Montego Bay, the assignment is unlike any he has undertaken. “I’m excited about the prospects and I’m committed to leaving an indelible mark in China,” he told The Sunday Gleaner ahead of his departure.

Delta Capital Partners, the investment firm facing criminal charges in Jamaica for alleged regulatory breaches, had assets up to December 2023 that were valued at one-third of its over US$15.4 million or J$2.3 billion in liabilities, a financial disclosure form filed in court has revealed. Promissory notes accounted for US$14 million or approximately J$2.1 billion in the liabilities while “payables” accounted for US$1.4 million or J$227 million, according to a statement of financial position the company filed in court and obtained by The Sunday Gleaner.