During the conversation, current issues of further progressive development of traditionally friendly Russian-Nigerian relations were discussed, the Russian Foreign Ministry said

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan also considered the objectives for further developing Russia's ties with ASEAN

The parties discussed relevant issues related to deepening the Russian-Brazilian strategic partnership and implementing the schedule of bilateral contacts at various levels

India strongly rebutted Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s UN General Assembly address, labeling his remarks as «absurd theatrics» and accusing Pakistan of glorifying terrorism. Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot highlighted Pakistan's history of sheltering terrorists and its role in the Pahalgam attack. Sharif, conversely, accused India of unprovoked aggression, targeting civilians, and falsely claimed shooting down Indian jets.

The Supreme Court, acknowledging its previous cracker ban in Delhi-NCR was breached, directed the Centre to create a mechanism by October 8 for only green crackers. This aims to balance air quality with livelihoods, allowing production of NEERI/PESO-compliant green crackers. Their sale in Delhi-NCR is pending further orders, with enforcement gaps highlighted.

India strongly countered Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's UN remarks, where he claimed Pakistan downed Indian jets and praised Trump for a ceasefire. India's UN representative, Petal Gahlot, refuted this, stating «Operation Sindoor» was an Indian action against terrorists in Pakistan and that Pakistan had pleaded for a ceasefire after threatening more attacks.

A 61-year-old Chinese man was charged in court today (Sept 27) with one count of deliberately intending to wound racial feelings.Bill Tan Keng Hwee was arrested on Sept 25 for his suspected involvement in delivering an envelope containing pork to Al-Istiqamah Mosque in Serangoon.According to court documents, it allegedly contained a piece of pork with an offensive note and it was placed in the sight of a Malay man.In a media statement on Sept 27, the police said they were alerted to a suspicious parcel delivered to the mosque at 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2, at about 5.20pm on Sept 24.Police officers from the Bedok Police Division and the Criminal Investigation Department established the man's identity through ground enquiries and footage from police cameras.Preliminary investigations also revealed that he was allegedly involved in several similar cases at other mosques around Singapore.Tan will return to court on Oct 3. If convicted, he faces a jail term of up to three years, or a fine, or both.

SINGAPORE — A couple was fined in a district court on Sept 26 for instructing 15 foreign workers to hold placards at two worksites to demand outstanding payment owed to a company.Rebecca Rubini Ravinthiran, 33, pleaded guilty to three charges of organising a public assembly without a permit and instigating various foreign employees to break a condition in their work passes.Court documents showed that Rebecca had organised two public assemblies at Dakota Breeze in Jalan Satu, and Tengah Garden Walk on Oct 24, 2024, with the help of her husband, Vee Derrick Mahendran, 36.

During this visit to Russia, in addition to Moscow, American singer will perform a concert in St. Petersburg on September 28

A woman who worked with an accomplice to transport cash totalling $450,000 into Singapore without informing the authorities was fined $16,000 on Sept 26.Believing her fellow Indonesian accomplice, the woman, Col Vinna, 33, thought that the 45 pieces of $10,000 notes in Singapore currency were genuine, but they were not.She also thought that she could earn up to $45,000 in commissions from the plan.Col was handed the fine after she pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in a conspiracy with Sofia Martha to move more than $20,000 in cash into Singapore without alerting the authorities.Sofia, then 51, was sentenced to two months’ jail in May.Deputy Public Prosecutor David Koh said: “This case exemplifies the pressing public interest in defending our financial system against money laundering and other illicit funds.“As these notes turned out to be counterfeit, this placed Singapore at risk of the circulation of counterfeit currency.”

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated that Belgrade was becoming collateral damage in the US-Russia standoff and warned that the cost for Serbia would be extremely high

Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky pointed out that the UN Secretariat has no basis for renewing the relevant mandates

«As the Security Council failed to decide to technically extend UN Security Council Resolution 2231, it will expire in accordance with the terms established therein on the date of completion of the JCPOA on October 18, 2025,» Dmitry Polyansky said

«Diplomacy will never die, but things have become much more complicated now,» Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized

Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar also scrutinized pressing topics on the international and regional agenda, notably the situation surrounding Ukraine

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The US president’s day one decree to deny citizenship to children of illegal immigrants has faced repeated roadblocks in lower courts Read Full Article at RT.com

The man who was wrongly convicted of the murder of Jill Dando has today been charged with rape and indecent assault.

Sources have claimed that discussions broke down over West Jerusalem’s territorial demands Read Full Article at RT.com

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi has said his commitment to engaging all leaders may help resolve conflicts Read Full Article at RT.com

Moldova’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has barred the Greater Moldova party from contesting Sunday’s parliamentary elections Read Full Article at RT.com

From ICBMs to hypersonic glide vehicles, Beijing has built a layered arsenal that rivals – and in some ways outpaces – the US and Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

House Republicans have accused rivals of cherry-picking and “intentionally withholding” documents that contain names of their backers Read Full Article at RT.com

En Polynésie, l’économie sociale et solidaire s’affirme comme un levier d’insertion pour les plus fragiles. L’association Tia’i, à travers le dispositif Tiarama, accompagne des personnes en difficulté vers l’emploi et l’autonomie, illustrant la force du collectif et l’engagement des acteurs locaux.

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to freeze more than $4 billion in foreign aid.

Heavy sentences were handed down today in the Gufunes case by the South Iceland District Court.

The Supreme Court reversed its earlier decision, reinstating JSW Steel's revival plan for bankrupt Bhushan Power and Steel Limited. This ruling allows JSW to continue transforming BPSL into a profitable entity after a significant Rs 20,000 crore investment, upholding the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code's objectives and the Committee of Creditors' commercial wisdom.

MEA strongly refuted Nato chief Mark Rutte's claims that PM Modi questioned Russian President Putin about his Ukraine strategy due to US tariffs. The MEA asserted no such conversation occurred, urging Nato for greater accuracy in public statements. India continues its discounted Russian oil imports, defending them as vital for national economic security.

Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif delivered a bizarre UN speech, falsely claiming victory over India and praising Trump for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Trump's new 100% tariff on imported branded drugs has unsettled markets, raising concerns for India's $10bn pharma exports, especially if branded generics are included, prompting a search for new markets.

The Supreme Court today ruled that candidates registered as voters in multiple constituencies are barred from contesting elections. Dismissing the Uttarakhand SEC's appeal, the apex court upheld the High Court's stay on a circular that permitted such candidates in panchayat polls, deeming it contrary to statutory provisions.

The diplomatic mission also noted that proposals to use Russian assets to finance «the military needs of the criminal Kiev regime» would only fuel «the continuation of bloodshed»