Authorities are working to pardon Mohamad Th. Jóhannesson [formerly Mohamad Kourani] in the near future and deport him from Iceland as soon as possible. This would replace the earlier plan for him to serve half of his eight-year sentence in Iceland before being expelled.

This Saturday, members of the boat unit of the Árborg Rescue Association will ferry forestry workers out to Jóruklettur rock, a rocky island in the Ölfusá river near Selfoss. Their mission is to measure a striking spruce tree that has been growing there and has recently drawn much attention.

Ian Bremmer lauded PM Modi's public rejection of Trump's mediation claim during the India-Pakistan escalation, highlighting it as a rare act of defiance. Bremmer noted Modi's direct communication with Putin, despite US tariffs, signaling India's independent foreign policy. He also cautioned about declining Indian trust in the US due to its ties with Pakistan and opportunistic business interests.

India's Ministry of External Affairs has asserted that Canada is responsible for the security of its Indian consulate in Vancouver, following threats from a US-based Khalistani group. These concerns arose after a separatist outfit threatened to «siege» the consulate, alleging continued Indian espionage and intimidation.

Assamese singer Zubeen Garg tragically died in a Singapore diving accident, prompting widespread grief. Meanwhile, India affirmed its strengthened ties with Saudi Arabia amidst Riyadh's new defense pact with Pakistan.

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers intercepted over 1,100 vapes that were hidden in a Malaysia-registered car at Woodlands Checkpoint, according to a Facebook post on Friday (Sept 19).Search and examination officers had directed the vehicle for enhanced checks on Wednesday (Sept 17), where they discovered 1,169 vapes concealed within the modified seats, foiling their attempt to smuggle the devices into Singapore.In a video taken by ICA, officers can be seen pulling out multiple packages of vapes sealed in transparent plastic bags out of a pocket behind the car's backseat, collecting them in a container before bringing them away.A separate video shows an officer demonstrating how the backseat could be shifted forwards to reveal the vapes hidden within.The case was subsequently referred to the Health Sciences Authority(HSA) for further investigation.Just two days before, ICA had intercepted over 18,400 vapes and more than 1,400 related components in a single smuggling attempt at Tuas Checkpoint.

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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

Officials discussed new areas of collaboration after Nigeria observed joint Russia-Belarus military drills Read Full Article at RT.com

The black market price tag for the illegal cargo is a staggering 20 billion rubles ($240 million), according to the agency Read Full Article at RT.com

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.