The Hungarian foreign minister believes that «everything must be done in order to avoid any kind of direct confrontation between NATO and Russia»

Sergey Lavrov noted that during the meeting, the participants expressed the sincerest condolences and solidarity with the Iranian people

The top diplomat remarked that Russia did not rule out that «Washington and its satellites hatch such plans whenever they try to provoke unrest on the Korean Peninsula»

Amid this behavior of the US in particular, the Russian Industry and Trade Ministry and other agencies actively and swiftly replace any parts that were previously delivered from the West, the foreign minister stressed

According to the top Russian diplomat, NATO and EU officials are seeking to introduce their institutions in Eurasia and make the countries of the region obey their rules

The EU has agreed to use profits generated by frozen Russian assets to aid Kiev, Czech foreign minister Jan Lipavsky has announced Read Full Article at RT.com

Syrian first lady Asma Assad has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive form of cancer, the presidency has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Three officials from the Raj Bhavan went to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's (CMM) court on Tuesday and obtained anticipatory bail for a case filed against them. A case was filed against the three officials from the Raj Bhavan for allegedly restraining a woman, who accused West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose of molestation.

The Congress alleged on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been engaging in polarization during the election and creating a 'communal pitch'. However, the Congress chose not to engage in that and instead focused on its 'paach nyay' agenda. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh's attack came over Modi's remarks in an interview with PTI.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is expected to attend the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who passed away in a helicopter crash, according to sources. A one-day state mourning is being observed across India on Tuesday. The Iranian president, the country's foreign minister, and several other officials were discovered deceased on Monday.

India's rank on the WEF's travel & tourism development index 2024 has improved to 39th place, with global tourism activities returning to pre-pandemic levels. India is ranked highest in South Asia and among the lower-middle-income economies, even though the US topped the list. Spain, Japan, France, and Australia are ranked among the top five countries in the 2024 list.

The Russian top diplomat recalled that for the moment 14 countries have the status of dialogue partners within SCO

«Only at the conclusion of the investigation can we determine whether what happened was because of poor weather, whether it was just an accident or something else entirely. Right now we must be patient,» Kazem Jalali stressed

According to Dmitry Streltsov, «Russia is labeled as some kind of challenge, but not as a military threat to Japan»

An armed attack on Robert Fico took place in the western Slovak town of Handlova on May 15

It is reported that several thousand people are taking part in the procession

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid organization KSrelief on Monday signed an agreement to install a water desalination plant at the kidney dialysis center of Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu. The initiative in Somalia’s capital will benefit 270 individuals. KSrelief’s Assistant Supervisor-General of Operations and Programs Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz signed the agreement at the center’s headquarters in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabian aid agency KSrelief distributed hundreds of food aid packages and shelter kits to thousands most in need in Sudan and Pakistan, state news agency SPA reported on Tuesday. The agency provided 956 food parcels, benefitting nearly 5,500 people in Sudan, while nearly 600 shelter kits were distributed in the Gwadar district of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, benefitting more than 4,000 people. The assistance is part of a series of relief and humanitarian projects implemented by KSrelief across the world.

TOKYO: The Saudi Arabia-Japan Vision 2030 Business Forum took place in Tokyo on Tuesday with over 300 industry officials and leaders discussing ways to boost trade, investment and cultural ties. In her keynote speech, Sara Al-Sayed, Saudi Arabia’s deputy minister of international partnerships at the Ministry of Investment, outlined plans for further collaboration between the two nations.

[The Herald] POLICE have intensified investigations into a case in which a Rwandan businessman was shot and killed last Friday night by four robbery suspects at his home in Mainway Meadows, Waterfalls.

Seychelles' Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Flavien Joubert, is one of four former students to receive an award as an outstanding alumnus of York University in Canada for 2023. Joubert won the Tentanda Via award given to alumni who have demonstrated innovative, unconventional, and daring leadership and success, reflecting the university's motto «The way must be tried.» The minister expressed his satisfaction on Monday in a press conference. «I am very satisfied that now more than 21 years after having left the University they contacted me and informed me that they are looking at other alumnus who have gone through the uni and they are considering those who have managed to make something out of their lives,» he said. York University, also known as YorkU, is a public research university established in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1959. It is Canada's third-largest university with around 55,700 students, 7,000 faculty and staff, and over 370,000 alumni worldwide. Joubert also revealed that he left Seychelles for his Masters in Environmental Studies on a Canadian Commonwealth scholarship in 2003. His thesis was on pesticide regulation and he presented a paper on the regulation of pesticides in various cities. «During this time I learned a lot not just about pesticides and their regulation, but also on the different government models that exist and their functions in the bigger countries,» he said. He added that it is «important that our people are also given the experience as it gives us a broader idea of the possibilities that exist.» Before he was appointed minister, Joubert held several key positions including director general for Wildlife Enforcement and Permits and chief executive of the Seychelles National Parks Authority and the Landscape and Waste Management Authority. When asked why he believes he was chosen among his other alumnus, Joubert said, «When I took the post as a minister in Seychelles, this has also been a chance to show that one of their alumni has reached a visible level in their chosen field and this is one of the criteria that has been used to determine whether they should receive the award or not.» He concluded that through this award «Seychelles is recognised in the world, and accompanied with the things that we are doing, this could be a good way to promote our image as a serious country on the world scene.» The other alumni to win this year are Harry S. LaForme, Fatima Israel and Temo Primrose Gare. 

Seychelles and Botswana will continue collaborations in agriculture, education, and tourism, said the newly accredited High Commissioner of Botswana. Chandapiwa Nteta presented her credentials to Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan on Tuesday at State House. The new high commissioner expressed her wish to gain Seychelles' support from the international community «as Botswana has some issues with our diamonds.» An import restriction imposed by the Group of Seven (G7) on Russian diamonds earlier this year will have a detrimental impact on Botswana’s diamond trade. Okavango Diamond Company in Botswana has asked the G7 countries to reconsider the second phase as it will impact diamond producing countries such as themselves and raise the price of ethical diamonds. Nteta met the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, and among the subjects discussed were trade, investments and connectivity, especially the signing of the Bilateral Air Service Agreement. According to the Foreign Affairs Department, Radegonde pointed out that both countries share a very good bilateral relationship where fruitful exchanges have been made. These include Seychellois teachers pursuing their tertiary education in Botswana and teachers from Botswana working in Seychelles' state schools. To date, over 50 teachers graduated from the University of Botswana and around 20 teachers from Botswana were sent to Seychelles to teach in various primary and secondary schools. «Botswana is interested to learn from Seychelles' experiences in dealing with victims of substance abuse and rehabilitation process, Seychelles is keen to learn more from Botswana's agricultural success,» said the Foreign Affairs Department. The two diplomats also discussed matters relating to regional engagements and organisations in which both countries are members. While in Seychelles, the high commissioner will also call on the Minister for Education, Justin Valentin, the Commissioner of Police, Ted Barbe, and other high level officials. Botswana and Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean,  established diplomatic relations on September 30, 1988.

In recent weeks, the professional dancer, 33, has come under fire for his 'militant' training style, with the BBC forced to investigate 'workplace misconduct claims'.

Renting out a holiday home can give owners a decent income, but investing in six must-have extras can add a pre-tax value of £20,000 a year - after costs - experts reveal.

Rosie Smith - the breakfast TV presenter's daughter with husband Steve Smith - announced her pregnancy in April.

[Leadership] Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed the request by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for the restoration of his revoked bail and removal from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) to a house arrest or prison custody.

[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF national political commissar Mike Bimha has been demoted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in a reshuffle of the ruling party's politburo.

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UTM secretary general Patricia Kaliati says party president Saulos Chilima will be on ballot paper as presidential candidate during the 2025 presidential election. This puts to rest speculation that Chilima will not vie for the state presidency but will instead support the candidacy of President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera.   Kaliati was speaking at a […] The post Frustrated with unfulfilled campaign promises, UTM charges that Chilima will be on the ballot and win next year appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) will be administering the 2024 national examinations starting on Wednesday, May 22-24 with Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE), provision of some services will be temporarily suspended from today May 20 till July 19. A statement from MANEB’s Executive Director, Dorothy Nampota notifies the public that the services […] The post MANEB criticised over decision to suspend provision of some of its essential services  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In order to protect customers against money fraud, Airtel Malawi Plc removed one time password on MyAirtel App Airtel and instead introduced new security features. The leading provider of mobile telecommunications services in Malawi, unveiled the removal of the One Time Password (OTP) on their flagship MyAirtel” Mobile App and introduced two innovative security measures […] The post Airtel introduces new security features to protect customers against money fraud, removes one time password appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Over the past week, TNM customers experienced exasperatingly slow and intermittent internet services, which the company apologised for and explained that it was due to disruption by cuts to under-sea fibre cables. At a press briefing yesterday, TNM Plc management — led by its Chief Executive Officer, Michel Hebert explained that the submarine cables in […] The post Beleaguered TNM moves to counter internet disruptions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a significant milestone, the Nzika Coalition Party has officially received its registration certificate from the Registrar of Political Parties, paving the way for its participation in upcoming elections. Party President Christopher Mike Chiomba received the certificate at a ceremony held in Blantyre on Monday. He expressed confidence in the party’s chances of winning big […] The post Malawi’s Nzika Coalition Party Receives Registration Certificate, Sets Sights on Election Victory appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.