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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino faces fresh controversy after reports that UEFA paid off his alleged lover while he was its general secretary Read Full Article at RT.com

China will launch regular shipping via Russia’s Northern Sea Route, Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian drones struck residential buildings in Russia’s Belgorod, injuring at least 13 people, a regional official said Read Full Article at RT.com

During a turbulent flight from Phuket to Delhi, the captain of an Air India aircraft reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. The turbulence caused a significant scare, resulting in hospitalization for thirteen passengers and four crew members. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is conducting a detailed investigation, and the flight crew has been suspended from flying duties as per standard procedures.

The law ministry notified thirty new judges for four high courts on Saturday. Madras High Court received fifteen appointments, while Calcutta got eight and Karnataka six. Judicial officers and advocates were elevated to the benches, with most appointed as additional judges. Over sixty lakh cases are pending across India's twenty-five high courts. The law minister cited collegium delays for the significant number of vacancies.

On Saturday, VP JD Vance engaged in a conversation with PM Narendra Modi, reiterating both nations' dedication to strengthen partnerships in vital sectors such as trade, defense, and upcoming technologies. They shared insights on international matters of shared concern, coinciding with the US Senate's approval of a bill focused on Russian oil transactions.

In a daring move, the Indian Navy successfully thwarted a pirate assault on the Golden Arsenal in the perilous Gulf of Aden. The ship’s crew effectively sought refuge within an impregnable citadel that the invaders could not penetrate. Currently, four vessels remain under the control of Somali pirates, with Indian nationals on three of them.

The rollout of EPFO's new IT system has resulted in a substantial backlog of claim issues. Field officials are grappling with an increasing number of pending auto claims, which have lingered for over twenty days and are causing significant discomfort to members. EPFO admits that this surge in pendency is a short-term effect of the system transition, although it was executed with minimal disruption to services.

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and former chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers Eddie Teo have been awarded the Order of Temasek (With Distinction) — the highest honour conferred at this year's National Day Awards.The award recognises individuals who have rendered exceptionally distinguished service to Singapore.They head this year's list of National Day Award recipients, which sees a total of 7,491 individuals recognised for their contributions to Singapore. The recipients are made up of 6,624 civilian recipients, including public servants, educators, community and grassroots leaders, while 867 are military personnel.According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) website, the honour was introduced in 1962 and has three grades — the Order of Temasek (With High Distinction), the Order of Temasek (With Distinction), and the Order of Temasek. 

An outpouring of grief has gripped Malawi following the sudden death of Brian Banda, director general of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), with tributes flooding in from the presidency, parliament, opposition and the media industry alike for a man widely regarded as one of the country’s most distinctive broadcasting voices. Banda died at 45, after […] The post Brian Banda: Malawi mourns broadcaster who ‘resonated in homes for decades’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Columnist Marc Champion pointed out that Ukraine was facing shortages of US-made Patriot missiles due to the conflict between Washington and Tehran

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that «technically, it's the same thing»

Iraqi energy expert Mamdouh Salameh believes that Iran «will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping unless its conditions are met»

According to the newspaper, dwindling inventories are forcing the Pentagon to redeploy ships, aircraft and air defense units from Asia and Europe to the Middle East

Hakan Fidan also said that Turkey had proposed a moratorium on military actions, including in the context of security in the Black Sea, to the parties to the Ukrainian conflict

In a BBC interview, Hunter Biden also acknowledged that the pardon he received from his father was “not fair” or good for the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday. They discussed deepening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. PM Modi also congratulated JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance. The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to the growing family. This conversation focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

Seventeen alleged cow vigilantes are facing legal action in Ramban after assaulting four men who were transporting bovines acquired from a police auction. The brutal incident, which occurred on August 4, resulted in one man suffering life-threatening injuries. This alarming event follows a fatal encounter in April, highlighting ongoing violence linked to cow protection. Investigations into wrongful restraint and assault are currently underway.

In the period from January to July, Ladakh has welcomed a remarkable 330,332 tourists. Air travel continues to be the favored mode of access to this stunning union territory. Among road travelers, the route through Kashmir is increasingly popular over the Manali path. Enhanced infrastructure and well-planned events have fueled this tourism surge, with burgeoning homestays offering fresh job opportunities for the local community.

On Saturday, Counter Intelligence Kashmir executed raids at five locations spread across the districts of Baramulla, Bandipora, Anantnag, and Shopian. During these operations, several electronic and digital storage devices were confiscated as part of an investigation into an anti-national narrative. As of now, no arrests have been reported in relation to this ongoing case.

An advocacy group for human rights calls for the restoration of statehood and the repeal of the 2019 Reorganisation Act. They argue that statehood should not be contingent upon the regional security situation. The forum additionally demands statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule. Their report highlights police inadequacies despite court mandates on detentions and brings attention to the injustices faced by Kashmiris after acts of terrorism.

The stage has been styled to look like a child's bedroom. Toys are scattered across the floor, picture books lie abandoned and a wicker laundry basket overflows.

The LBC presenter, who previously accused newspapers of 'studied and deliberate ignominy' over reporting of Jason Arday, said he had a 'very, very personal' reaction to the professor's resignation.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s anti-Russian rant was driven by “impotent rage,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said Read Full Article at RT.com

RCMP say an emergency alert covering the Halifax Regional Municipality has ended now that the suspect is in custody. The suspect is believed to have been involved in a shooting earlier Saturday in South Farmington, N.S., say RCMP.

[Namibian] African Stars will face Mangasport of Gabon while Unam FC will face Kabuscorp of Angola in the qualifying rounds of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup respectively.

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The early-morning 50-49 vote grants President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer a full stint as the head of the Justice Department, which has been rocked by vacancies and controversies.