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New Delhi is not slowing down crude purchases from Moscow for the rest of this year, despite Washington’s penal tariffs Read Full Article at RT.com

Poland is not interested in the true origin of the UAVs that entered its airspace, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of August.

TEHRAN – The World Space Week - the largest annual space event in the world - will be observed from October 4 to 10.

TEHRAN – Ali Jafarian, the senior advisor to the health minister, and Cuba’s Acting Minister of Public Health, Tania Margarita Cruz Hernandez, have discussed ways to expand medical and scientific ties between the two countries, taking further actions on boosting cooperation in vaccine production and the biotechnology sector.

TEHRAN – The CEO of the National Post Company of Iran, Mohammad Ahmadi, in separate meetings with the 28th Universal Post Congress Chair, Tariq Ahmed Al Wahedi, and the secretary general of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union of India, Vinaya Prakash Singh, has explored avenues for enhancing collaborations.

Peter Kyle insisted UK Border Force were responsible for keeping the country's borders secure.

President Donald Trump said King Charles III 'likes to talk about the environment' but was 'more interested in trade' during their conversations at Windsor Castle this week.

Luke Tryl, UK director of More In Common, said the Greens were set to take a 'lion's share of the anti-system Left vote' after Jeremy Corbyn's outfit descended into chaos.

The Eritrean man said he was an 'alleged trafficking victim' and his barristers asked for an 'interim relief' because deportation would risk multiple human rights breaches.

As the 160 VIP guests enjoyed their three course meal in the refined surroundings of Windsor Castle's St George's Hall, tensions 'below stairs' were soon boiling over.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, along with a committee of eminent members from the Sikh community, on Friday submitted recommendations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the safekeeping and dignified public display of the revered Sikh relic, 'Jore Sahib,' a pair of footwear attributed to Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur.

India acknowledged its extensive strategic alliance with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing its recent strengthening, while commenting on the newly formed Saudi-Pakistan defense agreement. India hopes the partnership respects mutual interests, as the pact sparks speculation about Saudi access to Pakistan's nuclear capabilities amid Middle East tensions. The agreement, uniting Saudi finance and Pakistani military might, raises questions about regional security dynamics.

The suggestion, though not acted upon, was met with alarm from officials who warned that Congress has not authorized such action.

The Supreme Court has upheld the Karnataka high court's decision, allowing Muslim author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the state-sponsored Dasara Mahotsav at the Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysuru. The court dismissed an appeal arguing that the inauguration by a Muslim would hurt Hindu religious sentiments. The decision reinforces the secular nature of state events, as emphasized by the Constitution.

A special NIA court in Jammu extended the custody of Bashir Ahmad Jothat and Parvaiz Ahmad by 45 days in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack. Arrested in June, they are accused of sheltering Pakistani militants involved in the April 22 attack.

BJP on Friday attacked the Congress after Sam Pitroda said he “felt at home” in Pakistan. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari called the remark anti-national and insulting to soldiers, alleging Congress has a “soft corner” for Pakistan. He cited past links with terrorists and accused Rahul Gandhi of silence. The BJP demanded the Gandhi family apologise.

Assam mourns the tragic death of Zubeen Garg, the celebrated singer, who passed away at 52 in a scuba diving accident in Singapore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma led tributes, lamenting the loss of Assam's favorite son and a cultural icon. Garg, known for his versatility in Assamese, Hindi, and Bengali music, was in Singapore for the North East Festival.

The Post-Ipsos survey paints a downbeat picture of Trump’s presidency, as Americans disapprove of his performance by double-digit margins on a broad range of issues.

Former labor secretary Alexander Acosta was a federal prosecutor who worked on a lenient plea agreement with Jeffrey Epstein. He will testify before the House Oversight Committee about that case.

Kirk’s killing has galvanized and united the conservative movement in a singular way.

The public service must make sure that its policies reflect both long-term goals and current, lived-in realities to reinforce mutual understanding and trust with the public, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Friday (Sept 19). «As public service leaders, we must demonstrate not just competence, but also compassion and empathy in how we lead. We must believe in what we do. »We must connect national priorities with the everyday concerns of Singaporeans,« he said.DPM Gan was speaking at the Annual Public Service Leadership Ceremony held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention centre.Also present were Minister-in-charge of Public Service Chan Chun Sing, chairman of the Public Service Commission Lee Tzu Yang and head of Civil Service Leo Yip.Reflecting on Singapore's 60 years of independence, DPM Gan said that the public service has been »at the centre of every chapter of our nation's development« — from building public housing estates and world-class infrastructure, to establishing strong economic, healthcare and social institutions — adding that »these achievements are not because of chance". 

Various legislation relating to criminal and traffic offences will be amended to deal with evolving criminal threats and situations, and ensure Singapore remains a safe country.The Government is also committed to address the population challenges of a falling fertility rate and rapidly ageing population.These plans were revealed on Friday (Sept 19), in ministries' addenda to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's address at the opening of Parliament.The ministries are the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth (MCCY), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Law (MinLaw), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and Ministry of Finance (MOF).In his address on Sept 5, President Tharman said that in a tense geopolitical environment, Singapore cannot take security for granted — foreign actors will seek to manipulate public opinion while dangers at home such as terrorism scams and drugs will threaten society.

A company director has been charged with misappropriating over $400,000 intended for foreign exchange (forex) investments, on Friday (Sept 19).In a statement on Sept 19, the police said that Yeo Wei Zhi Lloyd, sole director of Lloyd Capital Pte Ltd, was charged in court with six counts of criminal breach of trust. Additionally, he faces three counts of carrying on a business in a regulated activity of fund management without a capital markets services licence.According to the police, Yeo allegedly operated a fund management business both personally and through Lloyd Capital between June 2017 and November 2019.This included handling forex trading, leveraged forex trading, and managing portfolios of capital market products on behalf of investors.Between August 2018 and November 2019, 17 investors paid a total of $639,406.02 to Lloyd Capital for the purpose of forex investments. 

Vice President JD Vance has moved quickly to lead the public mourning for his friend, Charlie Kirk, solidifying his role as standard-bearer for his movement.

The bipartisan legislation would give coffee a carve-out from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The leaders of the world’s two biggest economies will talk for the first time since June. The call could pave the way for an in-person meeting as soon as next month.