Leifur Björnsson, head of exports at the Iceland Music Office, says the demand for tickets to Laufey Lín’s upcoming concert tour in the United States and Canada is almost without precedent in Icelandic music history.
A 24-year-old woman from Delhi's Tilak Nagar has reported being allegedly raped by a group, including a woman, after attending a party in Civil Lines. She claims she was drugged, assaulted, and filmed, with threats made to release the video if she spoke out.
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected a US human rights report, calling it biased and based on misunderstandings. The MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed the report's claims of human rights abuses and lack of accountability, asserting India's strong democratic institutions adequately protect human rights.
India celebrates its 79th Independence Day with a call for self-reliance. President Murmu urged citizens to embrace 'Swadeshi' by buying Indian-made products. PM Modi will address the nation from the Red Fort, highlighting 'Naya Bharat'. Gallantry awards will honour armed forces personnel, including heroes of Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam attack.
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The Ukraine conflict is expected to be the central topic in the talks Read Full Article at RT.com
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The National Salvation Forum announced Thursday that its latest round of talks with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had ended in failure.
[Shabelle] Mandera -- Fear and anxiety rocked Mandera residents as stray bullets, rockets and live ordnance hit Kenyan soil, endangering lives and destroying property.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed Delhi's stray dog issue, advocating for population control over shelters, emphasizing that all animals have the right to live. Speaking in Cuttack, he referenced a Supreme Court directive regarding stray relocation. Bhagwat highlighted the importance of balancing human needs with nature, using the example of leaving milk for a calf while milking a cow.
In Palghar district's Virar, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped after being deceived into believing she was possessed by ghosts following a visit to Jeevdani Temple. Two individuals, Prem Patil and Karan Patil, were arrested for the crime.
India and the US have strengthened their military ties over the years. Elmendorf and Eielson AFB in Alaska have been central to this collaboration. Indian Air Force participated in Red Flag-Alaska exercises. These exercises included participation from other countries like the UK and Germany. Indian troops also engaged in Yudh Abhyas exercises in Alaska.
Heavy rains in Delhi caused havoc, resulting in three deaths within 12 hours. Two boys died in Vasant Vihar after a wall collapsed, while a man was killed in Kalkaji when a tree fell on his motorcycle. AAP leader Atishi demanded the resignation of PWD Minister Parvesh Verma, blaming the BJP government for inadequate monsoon preparations and rising rain-related fatalities.
Beijing has sanctioned two Lithuanian banks, fulfilling a promise to retaliate after the bloc targeted Chinese lenders Read Full Article at RT.com
Progress on the Ukraine conflict could pave the way for strategic arms dialogue, the Russian president has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised US efforts to end the Ukraine conflict ahead of Friday’s Alaska summit with Trump Read Full Article at RT.com
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA is positioning itself to become a hub for the manufacture of mining products and services for Sub-Saharan Africa by attracting investment in factories that produce mining equipment and provide mining services both within and outside the country.
YouTuber George Clark was yesterday announced as the sixth celebrity contestant for Strictly 2025. But his showbiz roots go deeper than his online personality.
The TV presenter carried a watermelon under her arm as well as cans of Coke before heading back to her car
A serious nuclear incident took place at Britain's Trident submarine base in Scotland earlier this year, it has emerged.
Over half of the pupils at Brampton Manor in East Ham achieved a full set of A* or A grades, with dozens of pupils securing places at universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial and UCL.
If you thought paying an extra monthly subscription to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to go ad free was bad, VW is now charging a recurring fee to unlock the full power of customers' electric cars.
Le Ministère de l'Entrepreneuriat, du Commerce et des PMI-PME a récemment été victime d'une usurpation d'identité à travers la diffusion d'un faux communiqué circulant sur les réseaux sociaux concernant une prétendue approbation de fonds de subvention aux entreprises Ce document daté du 11 août 2025 et signé au nom d'un soi-disant comité des subventions utilise frauduleusement l'image institutionnelle du ministère avec cachet et en-tête officiels pour donner l'illusion d'une légitimité (...) - COMMUNICATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Le Vice-Président du Gouvernement Gabonais, Alexandre Barro Chambrier, a ouvert les premières assises du Comité National d'Insertion des Personnes Handicapées le 12 août 2025 à Libreville. L'objectif est d'élaborer un plan d'action pour l'inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap, conformément à la vision du Chef du Gouvernement, S.E Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Les assises se concentreront sur trois axes prioritaires : le renforcement du cadre législatif et institutionnel, (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Dans le cadre de la poursuite de sa tournée nationale, le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire OLIGUI NGUEMA, s'est rendu ce mercredi 13 août 2025 à Kango, chef-lieu du département du Komo-Kango, dans la province de l'Estuaire. Accueilli par les autorités administratives, politiques, religieuses et les populations, le Chef de l'État a entamé sa visite par un office religieux dédié à la Nation et à la 5e République, et célébré (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Zelensky’s power is contingent on the war continuing, so he’s trying his best to derail or sour any negotiation that could lead to peace Read Full Article at RT.com
An investigation has found more than 30 cases in which BATUK soldiers are suspected of paying locals for sex Read Full Article at RT.com
Rise Mzansi has criticized the alleged failure of the police to track and remove illicit weapons from circulation Read Full Article at RT.com
