Staffers of banned channels also released into the sky black balloons that symbolize mourning for democracy in Moldova

«Approximately in September, organizations will have to apply for registration,» Georgian parliament speaker Shalva Papuashvili said

Information about their flight distance is not available at this point

The Russian player will face Italian Jannik Sinner, the second seed, in the next round

«The sides considered issues related to development of the union’s legislative base, improvement of regulatory mechanisms in certain areas of integration and other issues within the board’s competence,» the Russian government said in a statement

One driver took netizens by surprise when he took a gantry barrier apart to exit a building. In a 22-second clip posted to TikTok by SG Trending Video, a man is seen getting out of his car at the gantry of an industrial building in Boon Lay. He tells the person recording: «Watch this, I know how to dismantle it [the barrier] – I'll purposely take it apart.» The man then uses a penknife to cut the cable ties securing the barrier and throws the bar to the side of the road before saying: «Let's go.» The gantry's display indicated that he incurred a parking fee of $46.21.  Some netizens were appalled by the man's actions, questioning if he was trying to evade paying for parking. One comment read: «Got a BMW, but no money?» «Now he needs to pay more than $46. maybe that's how he show he's rich,» said another netizen. Some others defended the man and believed he had reason behind his actions. One commenter said: «Could it be that the gantry malfunctioned multiple times? Judging by how expensive the fees are, it's not normal.»

RIYADH: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday held talks in Madrid with the members of the Joint Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee on Gaza, headed by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting, to discuss developments in the besieged Gaza Strip, was attended by the foreign ministers of Qatar, Palestine, Jordan and Turkiye and the secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Brazil Faisal bin Ibrahim Ghulam presented his credentials as non-resident ambassador to Bolivia, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.  The credentials were presented to Bolivia’s President Luis Arce. Ghulam conveyed the greetings of the Saudi leadership and its wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of Bolivia. 

RIYADH: Fenaa Alawwal kicked off its most recent exhibition, “Unfolding the Embassy,” bringing together global artists to speculate on the looming future. With scenography presented by Studio GGSV, the exhibition was curated by Sara Al-Mutlaq, whose initial instinct was to respond to the exhibition’s context. Al-Mutlaq told Arab News: “The context is the Diplomatic Quarter and embassies … We ask: What is the future of the embassy?

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and climate envoy Adel Al-Jubeir met Robert Karem, national security adviser to US Senator Mitch McConnell, on Wednesday in Riyadh. In a separate meeting, Al-Jubeir met Costa Rica’s non-resident ambassador to the Kingdom, Francisco Chacon Hernandez. The talks in both meetings centered on bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.

MAKKAH: Almost 5,000 people are set to volunteer for programs launched by the Makkah arm of the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The branch has launched 247 opportunities via its volunteering platform to coincide with the start of the Hajj season. These include distributing more than 235,000 water bottles at 3,850 mosques, providing umbrellas to pilgrims for protection against the sun, distributing booklets and providing meals.

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says its decision to spend approximately $1 billion to retrofit a building in Mandeville, Manchester that it leased more than three years ago but has not yet occupied is part of efforts to improve service delivery...

The Government will this year employ 10,000 young people under the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP). Making the announcement, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, said this year's intake will be the...

RT has obtained a bodycam video of a Russian assault on Ukrainian defenses Read Full Article at RT.com

Fifteen people were injured in a firecracker explosion during a festival in Puri, Odisha. The incident occurred during Lord Jagannath's Chandan Jatra festival.

Revelations about the reinstatement of Dr. Ajay Taware, previously stripped of his post due to a suspected kidney racket, as medical superintendent of Sassoon General Hospital have led to the compulsory leave of Dean Dr Vinayak Kale. This followed Kale's public disclosure of details related to the Porsche Taycan accident case, where Taware, along with Dr Shrihari Halnor and mortuary staffer Atul Ghatkamble, is accused of manipulating an alcohol test.

PM Modi accuses Congress of neglecting Mahatma Gandhi, sparking a heated exchange. Modi highlights Gandhi's global recognition post-1982 film 'Gandhi', criticizing past govts for not promoting his legacy.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Reports of South Africans standing in long lines waiting to cast their ballots will likely lead to delays in some districts. However, the law allows voters in line at the voting station's closing time - 9pm - to remain in line to vote. Most South Africans are returning from work at restaurants and retail stores on what was declared a public holiday.

Toronto police say the Hate Crimes Unit is investigating vandalism at the constituency office of a Toronto Member of Parliament.

The federal Liberals and NDP say conservative politicians are displaying a pattern of attacks against Speakers' independence, an allegation the Conservatives in Ottawa strongly deny.

A 13-year-old boy on his bicycle was killed in a hit-and-run in south Edmonton Wednesday morning.

Toronto MPP Bhutila Karpoche used her umbrella to shield herself from heavy rain Monday morning when she walked over to a high school in her riding to speak with Grade 10 students. The last thing she expected was to need to use it inside.

China’s military has demonstrated several types of “intelligent equipment” in drill action, including armed robots and drones Read Full Article at RT.com

Anyone not attending the ‘peace summit’ in Switzerland is siding with Russia, prominent Ukrainian MP Anton Gerashchenko has argued Read Full Article at RT.com

Brussels is reportedly considering whether to subject the Russian-made platform Telegram to its “disinformation” laws Read Full Article at RT.com

Protesters against the Israeli “genocide” of Palestinians in Gaza have started a fire at the Jewish state’s embassy in Mexico City Read Full Article at RT.com

In a nation dominated by Wall Street, the strategy employed for combatting financial crises is seeping into other policymaking realms Read Full Article at RT.com

Western restrictions have made trade more complex but are largely ineffective, according to Hamad Buamim, chair of Dubai’s main trade hub Read Full Article at RT.com

A British Columbia man will be extradited to the United States, where he faces a possible life sentence if convicted of charges that he repeatedly sexually assaulted his stepdaughter, after losing his appeal of the extradition order Tuesday.

Washington has been involved Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in advancing that formula, John Kirby said

The rebels downed the drone using a locally-produced missile air defense system, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said

Nuclear activities continue under the control of the country’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Bagheri Kani said

In his opinion, Europe needs to focus on pursuing an independent policy on the continent