India successfully tested the Agni-Prime missile. The missile has a range of 2,000km. It was launched from a rail-based system. This enhances its mobility and survivability. The Agni-Prime will replace older missiles. India is also strengthening its naval nuclear capabilities. The INS Aridhaman will be commissioned soon. This will further boost India's defense capabilities.

Un oiseau presque invisible continue de survivre dans les forêts reculées de Rapa : le Ptilope de Hutton, appelé localement koko. Plus grand des Ptilopes de Polynésie française, cet oiseau coloré est aujourd’hui classé en danger critique d’extinction. Mais grâce aux efforts conjoints des scientifiques et de la population locale, une lueur d’espoir apparaît pour son avenir.

Matahi Taruoura a été couronné grand lauréat de la 8ᵉ édition du concours des Voix des Outre-mer en Polynésie. Ce ténor lyrique, qui a tenté sa chance pour la troisième fois, a obtenu le précieux sésame qui lui permet de représenter le fenua à la grande finale nationale, prévue en janvier prochain sur la scène de l'Opéra Bastille à Paris

L'ancien président de la République a été condamné à 5 ans d'emprisonnement avec mandat de dépôt différé dans le cadre du procès sur le financement de sa campagne présidentielle en 2007 par la Libyie de Kadhafi. Il est convoqué par le parquet national financier le 13 octobre pour fixer sa date d'incarcération. C'est la première fois qu'un président de la 5ème République est condamné à de la prison ferme.

A red warning light is currently flashing at Reynisfjara beach due to dangerous surf conditions, and a barrier has been placed across the path leading to the shore. Despite this, tourists are still venturing down to the beach, putting themselves at serious risk.

More than 1,130 drivers were caught speeding in and around elementary schools in the capital area during police speed checks in May and September, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Police.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Thursday, September 25, attended the matriculation ceremony of the African School of Governance's (ASG) pioneer cohort of its Master of Public Administration (MPA) programme held at Marriott Kigali.

[New Times] Rwanda and DR Congo governments have reaffirmed the commitment to eradicate the threat posed by the FDLR genocidal militia, as officials from both countries concluded the second meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM) in Washington, D.C.

[Capital FM] Kigali, Rwanda -- President Paul Kagame has urged the global sporting community to embrace fairness and inclusivity, criticizing what he described as outdated skepticism toward non-traditional hosts of major international competitions.

Tech rivalry without safeguards “could threaten humanity’s existence,” deputy UN envoy Dmitry Polyansky has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

The prime minister has stressed the importance of New Delhi’s ties with Moscow, despite US pressure Read Full Article at RT.com

Georgian leaders have condemned Vladimir Zelensky’s UNGA remarks on Georgia, telling him to focus on Ukraine instead Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian Defense Ministry has provided a rare update on the territorial gains made in the Ukraine conflict this year Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow’s envoy to France, Aleksey Meshkov, has responded to the NATO threat to target aircraft that allegedly violate its airspace Read Full Article at RT.com

The Patriotic Electoral Bloc has claimed the pro-Western authorities plan to rig Sunday’s parliamentary election Read Full Article at RT.com

The Election Commission has revised counting rules, mandating that all postal ballots be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPAT counting. This reverses a 2019 change that allowed EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot status. The decision follows objections from the INDIA bloc, which cited instances where victory margins were smaller than the number of postal ballots.

Vkas Sheel, a 1994-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Chhattisgarh's new chief secretary, succeeding Amitabh Jain. The Chhattisgarh government issued the order on Thursday. Sheel, currently an advisor at the Asian Development Bank, previously served as Collector of Raipur and Bilaspur and held key positions in central government, including Additional Secretary for Health and Jal Jeevan Mission.

India's forest cover saw a modest 2.5% increase between 2010-11 and 2021-22, with a significant 22.7% surge in very dense forests, signaling successful conservation. While moderately dense forests declined, open forests also expanded. The government's report highlights improved forest conditions regarding biomass and carbon storage, but warns of regeneration decline and rising fire risks.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has congratulated Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit on his return to active service after being acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. A special NIA court acquitted all seven accused due to the prosecution's failure to establish the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The 2008 Malegaon blast resulted in six deaths and 95 injuries.

S Jaishankar addressed the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, criticizing double standards in energy purchases, particularly regarding Russian oil, and emphasizing the need for dialogue and diplomacy to address global conflicts. He highlighted the impact of conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza on the Global South, urging stronger energy and economic security. Jaishankar stressed the importance of multilateral reforms and combating terrorism.

The former president made the comment in London two days after Trump made an announcement seeking to tie Tylenol to autism.

The Pentagon has summoned military officials from around the world for a gathering in Virginia. Top generals and their staffs don’t know the reason for the meeting.

Trump views the Turkish president as an ally who might serve as a valuable go-between in resolving the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

'Hardworking' teenager Georgia Scarff, 16, had been struggling to cope at £50,000-a-year Royal Hospital School in Holbrook, Suffolk, where she was on a 'watch list'.

Moscow has said American LNG would be much more expensive for European consumers Read Full Article at RT.com

The Office for Students (OfS) found unwanted sexual behaviour is widespread across universities after polling around 52,000 students.

Nathan Blake, 35, received a 'surreal' phone call on August 15 from his mother to say that two officers had delivered the horrific news he was dead.

Borussia Dortmund has denied reports that they've placed social media restrictions on one of their players after he offered his thoughts and prayers to murdered US political pundit, Charlie Kirk.

The idea of a mandatory identification system has long been advocated by Labour as a way to tackle illegal migration.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre on Wednesday condemned what he described as an armed attack on the Wardhiigley district police station in Mogadishu, calling it a failed coup attempt.

Head of the Agroexport federal center Ilya Ilyushin also noted that Russia is gradually diversifying the structure of exports to India

The official euro exchange rate has been lowered by 45 kopecks to 98.1542 rubles

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According to the source, India’s delegation emphasized during trade talks in Washington that the simultaneous cessation of oil supplies from Venezuela, Iran, and Russia, the main oil producers, could lead to a sharp jump in global prices for petroleum products

The European Commission plans to publish a new strategy for Russian tourists visiting the EU by the end of the year, the portal said