ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (HOL) — Ethiopia is preparing to fully inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam later this year, finalizing a project that has transformed the balance of power along the Nile and deepened a decade-long standoff with Egypt over water security.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s South West state on Saturday inaugurated a new airport in Buur Hakaba, giving residents direct air access as insecurity and crumbling roads continue to limit overland travel across the country.

B Sudershan Reddy, opposition's vice-presidential candidate, has appealed to MPs to vote beyond party lines, emphasizing the need to protect the nation's democratic fabric. He criticized government policies for marginalizing weaker sections and youth, suggesting partisan interests influence Rajya Sabha proceedings. Reddy positioned himself as an impartial custodian of parliamentary traditions, urging the restoration of dignity to debate.

Congress alleges that TRAI rejected its request to send SMS messages to workers in Maharashtra about a documentary exposing the alleged theft of the 2024 elections. Party leaders claim this action, along with the Election Commission's alleged withholding of information in a Karnataka vote fraud case, suggests a coordinated effort to suppress information and protect those responsible for election irregularities.

A string of bar owners told the Daily Mail this week how they have suffered year-on-year losses of up to 40 per cent this summer.

JDS criticized Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge for dismissing a farmer's grievances about crop damage in Kalaburagi. JDS accused Kharge of arrogance, stating that Congress only cares about farmers in speeches. In a clip from Kharge's Kalaburagi house, Kharge was seen claiming that his own crop loss was worse and accused the farmer of seeking publicity.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor defended India's mature approach amid US criticism over Russian oil imports, highlighting that other nations, including those in Europe and China, have larger economic ties with Russia. He cautioned against overlooking Trump's tariff threats and insults despite softened rhetoric, emphasising the real consequences faced by Indians.

In Bihar's Kishanganj, a police team was attacked by locals while questioning a theft suspect, leaving four personnel injured, including a woman constable. SDPO Gautam Kumar reported that the locals assaulted the police with sticks and brooms. Additional forces were deployed, and a case has been registered with some detentions made.

A St Catherine woman who allegedly submitted fraudulent documents to a school for a teaching position has been charged. She is 28-year-old Sonya Bailey of Frazers Content in Spanish Town, who has been charged with fraud. Bailey was charged on...

A celebratory motorcade hosted on Saturday by Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Trelawny Northern Member of Parliament-elect Tova Hamilton took a tragic turn when one of the participants was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash. Reports are that the...

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s new ambassador to Syria, Abib Muse Farah, presented his credentials Saturday to President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia will take the field against Uganda on Monday at Mandela National Stadium, hoping to salvage pride from a World Cup qualifying campaign that has already confirmed their elimination.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — Federal prosecutors have charged a Burnsville woman with defrauding a child nutrition program out of nearly $1 million, making her the 75th defendant indicted in Minnesota’s sweeping Feeding Our Future scandal.

SINGAPORE – A TikTok user who has racked up multiple correction notices over the years was issued another one on Sept 7.This time, it was over false claims about a government-funded initiative to groom future leaders of the Chinese community.The Pofma Office, which administers the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act, has been instructed by Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo to issue the correction direction under Singapore’s fake news law.In a since-deleted post that had originally been put up on Aug 26, Mr Jay Ish’haq Rajoo claimed that National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat had announced that the Government would provide money and resources to attract mainland Chinese to Singapore and nurture them for leadership roles.[[nid:721530]]Mr Jay also claimed the Government is using its money and resources to nurture only leaders who are Chinese.

Following Saturday’s official recount of ballots for the St James Southern constituency, the People’s National Party’s Nekeisha Burchell remains the winner of the seat. Burchell received 6,483 votes—a 199-vote difference over the 6,284 received...

“We weren’t necessarily looking for a ‘seventies-style’ house, but that’s what we ended up buying,” says Svana Rún Símónardóttir, a social worker. She and her husband, Ríkarð Svavar Axelsson, station manager at Special Tours, recently purchased a unique property in northern Italy. Svana has been sharing their house-hunting journey and renovation plans on social media.

Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi was allegedly murdered in Meghalaya by his wife's lover and associates after three prior failed attempts. Sonam, Raja's wife, and her lover Raj Kushwaha orchestrated the crime, luring Raja to Sohra where Kushwaha's accomplices killed him. A chargesheet has been filed, and Raja's brother is demanding the death penalty for all involved.

JDS criticized Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge for dismissing a farmer's grievances about crop damage in Kalaburagi. JDS accused Kharge of arrogance, stating that Congress only cares about farmers in speeches. In a clip from Kharge's Kalaburagi house, Kharge was seen claiming that his own crop loss was worse and accused the farmer of seeking publicity.

A €44 billion austerity gamble, strikes in the streets, and promises to Kiev are about to go up in smoke Read Full Article at RT.com

Research shows unilateral sanctions have been linked to more than 560,000 excess deaths annually from 1971 to 2021 Read Full Article at RT.com

According to the ministry, «all the designated facilities were wiped out»

Thus, according to OPEC, Russia and Saudi Arabia will be allowed to increase daily output by 42,000 barrels each, Iraq - by 17,000 barrels, the United Arab Emirates - by 12,000 barrels, Kuwait - by 11,000 barrels, Kazakhstan - by 6,000 barrels, Oman - by 3,000 barrels, and Algeria - by 4,000 barrels

According to Novak, the OPEC+ countries have demonstrated a rather high level of compliance with the deal’s terms

According to the Russian government, the eight OPEC+ nations have agreed to meet once a month to assess the market situation, compliance with the deal, and compensations

According to the deputy prime minister, Russia fully complies with the OPEC+ deal

The event revives a 400-year-old tradition that was discontinued after the 1917 Revolution Read Full Article at RT.com

INDIA bloc's Vice-Presidential candidate, B Sudarshan Reddy, has appealed to members of parliament to prioritize national interest over party affiliations in the upcoming election. He urged them to vote thoughtfully, emphasizing that the decision would impact the nation's soul. Reddy expressed his readiness to accept the outcome, framing it as a collective responsibility to strengthen the republic.

His pop star ex, Ellie Goulding, may have been pictured cosying up to a new boyfriend last week, but art dealer Caspar Jopling has certainly not been left on the shelf.