Esther Ösp Valdimarsdóttir didn’t know what to expect when she moved with her husband, ethnologist Eiríkur Valdimarsson, and their children to the Westfjords—specifically to Hólmavík—over a decade ago.

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, celebrated his 90th birthday in Dharamshala with monks, followers, and dignitaries, including representatives from the Indian government and international figures like Richard Gere. The Dalai Lama reflected on his life of service, while global leaders, including Prime Minister Modi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sent messages.

In a tragic turn of events, a cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district has left a ten-month-old baby, Neetika, as the sole survivor of her family. Her father died trying to divert floodwater, while her mother and grandmother remain missing. Local authorities are providing assistance, and a bank account will be opened in Neetika's name to support her future.

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has petitioned the Supreme Court against the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, alleging it disenfranchises millions, particularly migrant and poor voters, at the behest of the BJP. Moitra claims the process violates constitutional provisions and the Representation of People's Act, citing new document requirements that exclude common IDs.

Kangana Ranaut, BJP MP, visited her flood-stricken constituency of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, and criticized the Congress party's relief efforts. She highlighted the extensive damage, including fatalities and missing persons, and emphasized her role in seeking central assistance. Ranaut defended her delayed arrival, citing road closures and advice from the Leader of the Opposition.

TAMARA PRENN AT WIMBLEDON: The number-13 seed is targeting a deep run at Wimbledon after reaching the final of Queen's inaugural women's WTA 500 event last month.

Pune Police have dismissed a rape allegation made by a 22-year-old data scientist as a fabrication intended to mislead authorities. Commissioner Amitesh Kumar stated the woman's report, claiming assault by a delivery agent, was false. Investigations revealed inconsistencies within 24 hours, including a manipulated selfie and a self-authored threatening message. The man in the selfie was known to her.

Former navy commando Praveen Kumar Teotia, a 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks veteran, has criticized MNS chief Raj Thackeray and his party amidst a dispute over the Marathi language. Teotia questioned the absence of MNS warriors during the attacks, highlighting the contributions of people from UP and Bihar in saving lives.

Former Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor criticised Gurugram’s civic mess, sharing images of garbage-filled streets and cows amid trash in sector 44. Calling the Haryana Disneyland plan “ludicrous,” he tagged local authorities and PM Modi, urging Swachh Bharat action. His posts sparked strong reactions from residents, echoing frustration over poor waste management and lack of basic civic upkeep.

Amid opposition's 'votebandi' claims, the Election Commission has eased voter registration rules in Bihar. Voters can now submit forms without required documents initially, addressing concerns about potential disenfranchisement before upcoming elections. This follows opposition objections to the intensive electoral roll revision, fearing many voters could lose their right to vote.

Amid strained relations, Pakistan's former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari surprisingly offered to extradite wanted terrorists if India cooperates legally. This comes after India put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, a crucial resource for Pakistan. Experts view Bhutto's statement with skepticism, citing Pakistan's history of betrayals and Bhutto's lack of executive authority.

Israel has rejected Hamas’ proposed Gaza ceasefire changes but agreed to continue talks in Qatar, the prime minister’s office has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The event is expected to attract some 4,000 people from 37 member-nations, partner states, and international organizations Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian leader seeks to portray himself as legitimate, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Under new laws drawn up, firms will be pressured into bankrolling 'diversity officers', whose jobs would include protecting staff from the content of overheard conversations.

The rocker, 76, reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005.

Passengers were screaming as they jumped from the plane's wing in their panic to escape, witnesses said.

GROTON, Mass. (AP): Jennifer Cromack was combing through the American Baptist archive when she uncovered a slim box among some 18th and 19th century journals. Opening it, she found a scroll in pristine condition. A closer look revealed the five-...

JUNE AS Pride Month was celebrated by some churches across the globe. Our LGBT+ siblings are, however, still with us, although the month of June has ended. Regardless of the sentiments held by various groups, the good news is that everyone is...

HERE ARE some typical expressions that you’ll hear from finger pointers/fault finders in a typical conversation on a typical day in a typical space in our country: · Him mean yuh si! · Shi is not a good woman · Mi seh di man lie! – nevah talk truth...

NEW YORK (AP): In choosing Zohran Mamdani as their candidate for mayor, Democrats in America’s most Jewish city have nominated an outspoken critic of Israel, alarming some in New York’s Jewish community and signalling a sea change in the priorities...

Americans have the right to know the viewpoint of a country they fought just ten days ago, Tucker Carlson has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Sanjay Raut clarifies Shiv Sena (UBT)'s stance on Hindi, distinguishing it from Tamil Nadu's outright rejection. Maharashtra opposes mandatory Hindi in primary schools, not the language itself, unlike the southern state's broader resistance.

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has urged Delhi Police to strictly enforce the ban on two and three-wheelers on Delhi-NCR expressways due to rampant traffic violations and safety concerns. He also directed the removal of distracting hoardings and illegal advertisements from highways.

Reuters' main X account has been withheld in India following a legal demand, according to a notice on the platform. Government sources deny issuing any new demand recently, citing a previous request during «Operation Sindoor» that led to the blocking of numerous accounts. X, formerly Twitter, appears to have acted on this older request, while affiliated Reuters accounts remain accessible.

The Supreme Court administration has formally requested the Centre to reclaim the official residence of former CJI DY Chandrachud, as his permitted occupancy has exceeded the deadline.

A UK Royal Air Force Airbus A400M arrived in Kerala carrying aviation engineers to repair a stranded British F-35B Lightning fighter jet. The jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport due to an engineering issue. The repair work will be carried out at the airport's MRO facility with support from Indian authorities and the Indian Air Force.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Interior and Reconciliation Affairs on Saturday appointed an eight-member technical committee tasked with finalizing the formation of the interim SSC-Khaatumo regional administration.

Union minister Kiren Rijiju attended the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations in Dharamshala, emphasizing his role as a bridge between ancient wisdom and the modern world. The Dalai Lama reflected on benefiting others from exile in India. Amid succession debates, Rijiju affirmed India's support for the Dalai Lama's institution's decisions, rejecting external interference, particularly from China.

Continued peace, stability and growth in Asean, with its population of around 700 million, will transform the region, and this will translate to better jobs, opportunities and living standards for its people, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said.In a video released on his YouTube channel on Saturday (July 5), PM Wong emphasised the importance of strength, unity and cooperation among the bloc's 10 members, adding how stability and growth can be achieved through closer economic integration. Recognising the rising geopolitical tensions and profound changes happening around the world, he noted that it is not the first time the region has met with uncertainty.«Our founding leaders knew we were better off facing challenges together, rather than alone,» he said, adding that Asean was formed in 1967 during the Cold War, another period of turmoil.«So we came together, respecting each other's sovereignty and focusing on mutually-beneficial co-operation.»That unity helped lay the foundations for peace and stability in our region," he stressed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday, lauding him as a symbol of love, compassion, patience, and moral discipline. Special prayers were held by Tibetan Buddhist monks in exile at the Dorjidak Monastery near Shimla. Several leaders attended celebrations in Dharamshala to honor the spiritual leader.

India's rural education is undergoing a transformation, with increased school enrollment and pre-primary participation. However, challenges remain in converting enrollment into meaningful learning outcomes, particularly in reading comprehension. Targeted early-grade programs and community involvement are driving progress, but systemic inequalities persist, especially in remote regions.