BRICS foreign ministers are struggling to agree on a joint statement concerning West Asia. Tensions flared between the UAE and Iran during the meeting. Iran accused the UAE of direct involvement in aggression. India's External Affairs Minister stressed the importance of consensus for new members. The outcome of the meeting remains uncertain.

Maria Zakharova stressed that Moscow was open to contacts with Japan, but it is not asking for or insisting on such communication

Head of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergey Katyrin noted that Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE dominate the structure of trade among Islamic countries

According to Alexey Likhachev, the state corporation needs to build about 40 reactors domestically and currently has contracts for about 40 reactors abroad

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin noted that the development of the North-South, West-East, and Europe-Western China international corridors remained among the key priorities

Yevgeny Stanislavov expressed confidence that dialogue would continue soon

Le Ministre du Tourisme Durable et de l'Artisanat, Pr Marcelle Ibinga épse Itsitsa, a procédé ce jour à Libreville à la présentation officielle du Guide de l'Investissement Touristique du Gabon et du Guide Officiel de Voyage du Gabon, en présence du Ministre d'État en charge de la Défense, Madame Brigitte Onkanowa, représentant le Vice-Président du Gouvernement empêché, des membres du Gouvernement, du corps diplomatique ainsi que des acteurs publics et privés du secteur. Cette initiative (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Rabat accueille depuis lundi la première édition du Forum international sur l'intelligence artificielle, la transition numérique, l'énergie et la connectivité en Afrique. Organisé par le Centre Africain de Formation et de Recherche Administratives pour le Développement (CAFRAD), sous le Haut Patronage de Mohammed VI, cet événement réunit durant trois jours responsables gouvernementaux, experts internationaux, chercheurs, représentants du secteur privé et institutions financières autour des (...) - ECONOMIE NUMERIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Gabon a officiellement récupéré la pleine propriété d'Africa N°1, mettant ainsi un terme à plus de deux décennies de participation majoritaire libyenne dans le capital de la célèbre station. L'accord, conclu mardi à Libreville entre les autorités gabonaises et une délégation venue de Libye, marque un pas important dans le processus de renaissance de ce média emblématique du paysage audiovisuel africain. Le Gabon reprend les rênes d'Africa N°1 et ouvre un nouveau chapitre pour la radio (...) - COMMUNICATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A 14-year-old from Rivers, Man., now faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder and counselling the offence of murder. He was initially arrested in March after Interpol and the FBI alerted RCMP to online messages about school attacks in Manitoba and Nova Scotia.

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and the rest of the Artemis II crew have received a hero's welcome at Canadian Space Agency headquarters after their journey to the far side of the moon.

More Canadians are being contacted after having been on the same flight as a confirmed hantavirus case, according to federal health officials.

More than half of the 118 comments removed by moderators from a map showing possible routes for Canada's proposed high-speed rail project should never have been taken down and will be added back by the end of the week, according to Alto.

'Presence of LoP in selection panel is ornamental, why Cabinet minister made part of panel'

Excellence in maternity care transcends mere statistics, focusing on compassionate, respectful treatment and holistic patient well-being. The Times Future of Maternity Awards 2026 jury emphasized communication and outcome indicators over raw numbers. Winners were recognized for their commitment to quality care, from preconception to post-birth, ensuring both mother and child thrive.

After intense deliberations, VD Satheesan has been chosen as Kerala's new Chief Minister, overcoming strong contenders KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala. Key factors included alliance support, grassroots sentiment, and Satheesan's vocal opposition to the incumbent government, making him the preferred choice for a stable UDF administration.

The 4-year $8.1 billion program was approved in February

According to Nicolas Maduro Guerra, the Venezuelan president communicates with them, watches TV and learns a little English

According to the ruling, the court’s President Graciela Gatti Santana found that Ratko Mladic’s stay in the hospital wing of the UN detention facility in The Hague under law enforcement supervision is neither inhumane nor degrading in nature

Dmitry Lyubinsky noted that the UN Office on Drugs and Crime classified Ukraine as one of the main countries of origin for methadone seized between 2020 and 2024

The yuan decreased by 4.75 kopecks to 10.77 rubles

The Independence Party continues to measure as the largest party in Reykjavík and has widened its lead over the Social Democratic Alliance. Support for the Centre Party has increased, while support for The Left, The Liberal Reform Party, and the Socialist Party has declined.

The Canadian Pacific Railway Company has been cleared of all liability in the Lac-Mégantic, Que., train disaster that claimed 47 lives in 2013. Several parties, including the victims and their families, were attempting to sue the rail carrier for its role in the disaster.

A US judge has temporarily blocked sanctions on UN expert Francesca Albanese over her criticism of Israel’s war on Gaza Read Full Article at RT.com

The 0.25% of GDP that NATO chief Mark Rutte wants for Ukraine adds up to a staggering bill for the Western taxpayer Read Full Article at RT.com

India flays the targeting of commercial shipping and civilian mariners off Oman’s coast as ‘unacceptable’ Read Full Article at RT.com

Mamata Banerjee has appointed Kalyan Banerjee as the Trinamool Congress's new Chief Whip in the Lok Sabha, replacing Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar. This move, following a recent electoral setback, signals the party's emphasis on political aggression and loyalty. Kalyan Banerjee's return highlights his prominent role in defending the party legally and politically during challenging times.

Wes Streeting declared he had 'lost confidence' in Keir Starmer, as he repeated his demands for a contest.

Meg Fozzard has been left with permanent disabilities as a result of her brain being starved of oxygen when ambulance crews delayed a life‑saving electric shock by eight minutes.

Honda has indefinitely suspended its plans for a $15-billion electric vehicle complex in Ontario due to changing business conditions.

Canada wants to build data centres that are not just physically located here, but controlled here — a distinction experts say could determine whether the country can reduce its dependence on U.S. tech giants and keep Canadian data subject to Canadian rules.

The rise in home invasions in Toronto over the last few years is largely due to a significant increase in home invasions involving houses in some of the city's wealthiest neighbourhoods, according to a CBC News analysis of Toronto police data. Residents of those neighbourhoods have been taking matters into their own hands.

Dr. Joss Reimer, Canada's chief public health officer, is appearing alongside representatives from Global Affairs Canada and Transport Canada on Thursday to take questions about the government's response to hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship

The International Cricket Council issued notice to Cricket Canada that its funding was frozen effective immediately due to concerns over its governance system and a lack of financial oversight.