Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin militants have reportedly attacked a town in Burkina Faso, killing 107 soldiers Read Full Article at RT.com

Some tourists who came for sunshine stayed, adapting to life, curating it on social media, and amassing thousands of social media followers Read Full Article at RT.com

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has reportedly criticized the military’s plan for ‘tactical pauses’ in southern Gaza to let in aid Read Full Article at RT.com

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of congratulations on Sunday to South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election for a new term. King Salman expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for success to Ramaphosa and for the progress and prosperity of his country, SPA reported. Saudi Arabia has enjoyed excellent relations with South Africa, which have been strengthened and developed in every aspect.       

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief has distributed nearly 1,600 food baskets across Yemen, benefiting more than 11,000 people, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. The aid was sent to the districts of Al-Mawasit, Al-Ma’afer and Ash Shamayatayn in Taiz, as well as Al-Hawtah district in Lahij, and Al-Ghaydah district in Al-Mahra Governorate on Sunday. The program is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts, represented by KSrelief, to strengthen food security in Yemen.

RIYADH: The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation trained scouts to serve during the Hajj season to provide guidance and advice to pilgrims. These scouts can be found in all pilgrimage areas wearing blue caps, brown vests and green neckerchiefs, helping pilgrims. Hajj scout Ramadan Swailek says that his duty is to serve and assist the pilgrims at various locations in Makkah.

NATO is considering putting more nuclear weapons on standby amid tensions with Russia and China, Stoltenberg has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute says China has been rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal since early 2023 Read Full Article at RT.com

The decision follows the resignation of retired army general Benny Gantz, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced Read Full Article at RT.com

A Chinese retiree purchased classified books sold for scrap by greedy soldiers, the Ministry of State Security says Read Full Article at RT.com

Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta has been accused by US prosecutors of hiring a hitman to kill a pro-Khalistan activist in New York Read Full Article at RT.com

As the ministry specified, Andrey Belousov also listened to a report on coordinating the work of Russian peacekeeping units and the commandant’s service in new Russian regions

The United States remains the largest investor in nuclear weapons as it spent $51.5 bln on its nuclear arms in 2023

Against the background of the United States’ statements, Mikhail Ulyanov did not rule out the possibility of Russia making changes to its nuclear doctrine as well

Earlier, the Russian leader presented new peace proposals on settling the Ukraine conflict

«Of course, everything depends on the number and modification of aircraft that will be delivered to Ukraine,» Ilya Yevlash said

On Monday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi. Their discussion covered a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. Jaishankar expressed confidence that the strategic partnership between New Delhi and Washington will continue to grow stronger in the near future.

The former U.N. ambassador called her dad “the most decent man I’d ever known.” Ajit Singh Randhawa, a Sikh immigrant from India, moved to South Carolina in 1969.

Garowe (HOL) - The mayor of Garowe, Abdikhadir Mohamed Mohamud Geddi, has ordered all illegal Ethiopian residents to leave the town immediately, threatening deportation if they do not comply.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Minister of Defense Abdukhadir Mohamed Noor has reaffirmed that Ethiopia cannot take an inch of Somali territory, describing Addis Ababa's MoU with the Somaliland region as a daydream.

Garowe (HOL) - Somali security forces in Puntland State have apprehended one of the Somali pirates who attacked and hijacked the MV Abdullah, a Bangladeshi-flagged cargo ship, along with its 23-member crew in March this year.

The lawyer representing the former head of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel branch is calling on Defence Minister Bill Blair to bring in either the RCMP or the Ontario Provincial Police to review the “professional competency” of military police and its leadership.

LCBO executives said they were blindsided by the Ontario Ministry of Finance’s decision to cancel an anti-theft pilot at some northern stores soon after it was announced, documents obtained by CBC News show. One email to LCBO leadership says politicians had appreciated the «effort to help curb what is a societal problem in some of these markets.»

Patricia Sayers filed a human rights case after being sexually assaulted by a co-worker, in hope of helping to prevent future incidents at that store. But it took six years for the Ontario tribunal to schedule a hearing, rendering most of her hopes unattainable, she says.

A senator's push to curtail the unchecked promotion of sports betting is working its way through the legislative process, with the aim of establishing a national framework for regulating these services. It's passed a second reading in the Senate, but has yet to reach the House.

EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish Euros fan was sent to a 'dungeon'-like 'abandoned medical facility' by bungling Booking.com staff, turning his dream trip to Germany into a nightmare.

In yet another dig at Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) criticism, former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that Musk's suggestion about 'all EVMs being hackable' was too broad and inaccurate. He sharply countered the latter, saying the Tesla co-founder and CEO is «factually incorrect.» Chandrasekhar stresses the distinctiveness of Indian EVMs compared to their Western counterparts, particularly those used in the US.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the train accident near New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. At least 15 people were killed and around 60 others injured after a goods train collided with the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near Rangapani station in West Bengal, police said. In a post on X, the prime minister said the «railway accident in West Bengal is saddening. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones».

Labour's Shadow Health Minister Wes Streeting gave the clearest hint yet that the party plans to spend more than it has set out in its blueprint for government.

President Joe Biden appeared to freeze on stage after giving remarks at a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday night before Obama took his arm and pulled the president away.

CRAIG HOPE AT THE VELTINS ARENA: Fresh from clinching the Champions League final with Real Madrid, Bellingham gave England the lead after 13 minutes.

Armie Hammer has revealed he is grateful for the shock cannibalism and abuse allegations which imploded his once-stellar Hollywood acting career.

The members of the European Council – the 27 EU Heads of State or Government, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission – will gather in Brussels for an informal meeting on Monday 17 June to consider the results of the European Parliament elections of 6 9 June 2024. The European Council has an important role to play at this point in the institutional cycle; the meeting marks the starting point for the appointment process to the EU's highest ranking positions (namely European Commission President, European Council President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy). While no final decisions are expected, EU leaders may set out the procedure they envisage for the process, which they aim to complete at their next formal meeting, on 27 28 June 2024. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP