TEHRAN – The International Day of Older Persons was observed on Wednesday, October 1, in Tehran in the presence of Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean ambassadors, and the representatives of the United Nations to the country.

TEHRAN – Iran has played host to the fourth meeting of the BRICS working group on geospatial technologies and their applications.

TEHRAN – The deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, and the ambassador to Qatar, Ali Salehabadi, have announced the country’s willingness to enhance cooperation in the health sector with Qatar.

On Thursday, retired employees of the Municipality of Tehran, along with their families, gathered at Taleqani Park, in northern Tehran, for a ‘sport for all’ event aimed at maintaining physical and mental health.    

IAF Chief A P Singh stated terrorist groups are relocating deeper into Pakistan post-Operation Sindoor, but India retains accurate deep-strike capabilities. He revealed Operation Sindoor destroyed 4-5 Pakistani fighter jets, damaged airfields, radars, and command centers, and hit other high-value targets, demonstrating India's effective response to terror.

BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized Rahul Gandhi, coining «Modi-a-bindu» to describe his alleged blindness to India's development. This came after Gandhi claimed in Colombia that Indian democracy is under attack and the country doesn't manufacture. Trivedi labeled Gandhi a «henchman of anti-India forces» for his foreign remarks against PM Modi, calling him the «biggest symbol of democracy.»

Indian Air Force Chief A P Singh dismissed Elon Musk's assertion that drones will replace manned aircraft, emphasizing the continued relevance of human pilots and collaborative manned-unmanned systems in future warfare. He also refuted Pakistan's «fanciful stories» about shooting down Indian jets during Operation Sindoor, challenging their lack of evidence.

Shabana Mahmood issued the plea amid plans for huge demonstrations this weekend.

Taylor Swift appears to finally reveal her true feelings about Blake Lively in her new song Cancelled! from the singer's 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl.

A vessel linked by President Macron to drone sightings in Europe has apparently been released Read Full Article at RT.com

Vietnam has confirmed 51 deaths, 14 missing, and over 160 injured after Typhoon Bualoi tore through the country this week Read Full Article at RT.com

Thomas Tuchel may well have groaned when Jude Bellingham was named England player of the year this week.

Stacey Solomon, 35, issued an emotional statement on social media after Islamist terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie targeted Heaton Park Synagogue yesterday morning.

More than 6 million Americans rely on WIC for food assistance, breastfeeding support and nutrition education.

[MSF] Malaria is a major public health issue in Burundi. In this country of around 14 million people, several million cases are reported each year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1,800 malaria-related deaths were recorded in 2023, mainly among children under the age of five.1

[New Times] Dr Jane Goodall, the British primatologist, anthropologist, and conservationist who transformed humanity's understanding of chimpanzees, has died aged 91.

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The event will feature more than 200 speakers across 50 events Read Full Article at RT.com

South Africa has condemned the interception of Global Sumud Flotilla aid vessels bound for Gaza as a violation of international law Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Police Commander Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi held a meeting on Thursday in Mogadishu with European Union Ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro, to discuss key security matters and reinforce bilateral cooperation.

Across the shimmering turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, some 3,000 kilometers southeast of Mogadishu, lies the Maldives, a chain of coral islands scattered like jewels across the horizon. Long before European explorers arrived, the Maldives had developed a distinct identity shaped by trade, seafaring, and Islam, which arrived on the islands around the 12th century and gradually transformed them into a devoutly Muslim society under the rule of local sultans and queens. The islands’ strategic location made them a key stopover for merchants and travelers navigating the Indian Ocean, linking East Africa, South Asia, and beyond. From Mogadishu, ships laden with goods such as gold, ivory, and frankincense would embark on months-long journeys, carried by monsoon winds across the vast ocean, connecting Somali ports with the Maldivian atolls. It was along these turquoise waves and coral-fringed shores that scholars like Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Muqdishawi voyaged, bringing religious knowledge, guidance, and justice to distant lands. Through these journeys, the Maldives became not just a trading partner but also a stage for the flow of ideas, faith, and culture, illustrating the deep maritime networks that linked the Horn of Africa to islands thousands of kilometers away, and allowing Somali scholars to leave enduring marks far from their homeland.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Commander of the Banadir Regional Police, Mahdi Omar Mumin, has issued a stern warning to security officers against handing over their weapons to civilians, particularly youths who film and circulate videos on social media.

Malawi has a precious window of opportunity. With His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika returning to the Presidency, the national conversation must pivot—decisively—towards jobs, exports and investment. Trade and investment are not one policy strand among many; they are the engine that will power fiscal stability, food security and inclusive growth. The Economic Reality—And Why […] The post Putting Trade and Investment at the Heart of Malawi’s New Administration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Operations at Salima Sugar Company are back in full swing after the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) lifted the suspension order it had slapped on the firm just days ago. In a letter dated 2 October 2025, seen by this publication, MBS confirmed that the suspension—initially issued on 25 September 2025 over hygiene non-compliance—had been […] The post Sweet Victory — Salima Sugar Back in Business as MBS Lifts Suspension appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Labour has stressed that the media plays a critical role in raising public awareness on labour rights and laws, urging journalists to step up in promoting decent work in Malawi. Speaking on Thursday at Grand Palace Hotel in Mzuzu during a media training on decent work integrated awareness, the ministry’s Director of […] The post Media Key in Driving Decent Work Agenda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Blantyre is set to host a historic political spectacle tomorrow as President-elect Peter Mutharika and Vice President-elect Jane Ansah take their oaths of office at Kamuzu Stadium, with three SADC Heads of State confirming their attendance. At a press briefing yesterday, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Mwayiwawo Polepole announced that Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, […] The post 3 SADC Presidents Jetting In for Mutharika Inauguration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has said that anyone who has stolen government money will not be forgiven or given amnesty. DPP spokesperson Shadreck Namalomba made the remarks after some civil society groups suggested that giving looters a chance to return stolen money without punishment could help Malawi heal and move forward. But Namalomba strongly […] The post Thieves Must Face the Law” — DPP Rejects Amnesty Calls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Deliveroo’s mobile app and services will continue to be available in Singapore, even after its acquisition by US-based food delivery company DoorDash.In a statement to its merchant partners, customers and riders on Thursday (Oct 2), DoorDash’s US-based CEO Tony Xu said that the “Deliveroo app and products you know and love aren’t going anywhere«.»You’ll still be able to order your favourites, run your businesses, or work and earn on the platform as you do today,« he added.In May, DoorDash had agreed to buy UK-based food delivery Deliveroo for about US$3.9 billion (S$5 billion), reported Reuters.DoorDash, which controls two-thirds of the restaurant delivery market in the US, is looking to expand overseas through the acquisition to serve around 50 million monthly active users.Deliveroo currently has around 150,000 riders in nine countries, including 6,000 in Singapore.»We are committed to protecting the flexibility that makes this work unique," Xu said.

An association that claims to support Malaysian cross-border drivers has expressed unhappiness and disappointment following an enforcement operation carried out by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) officers at the border checkpoint on Tuesday (Sept 30). In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Oct 1), the Southern Private Hire Vehicle Association highlighted that a significant number of the detained Malaysian-registered vehicles were transporting senior executives.«Among the Malaysian-registered vehicles detained (on Sept 30), a significant number were transporting senior executives from multinational corporations across Europe and Asia, who were invited to Johor Bahru for important business meetings.» The association added that the enforcement actions were «indiscriminate», noting that such measures could be unfair to Malaysian drivers. 

There will be no train service between Bedok and Tampines stations, as well as between Tanah Merah and Expo stations due to track work on the East-West Line (EWL) from Nov 29 to Dec 8.Train frequencies between Paya Lebar and Bedok stations, Tampines and Pasir Ris stations, and Expo and Changi Airport stations will also be reduced, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and EWL operator SMRT on Friday (Oct 3).An estimated 180,000 commuters daily will be impacted by the station closures, said an LTA spokesperson.This 10-day-long service adjustment is required so that work to connect EWL to the new East Coast Integrated Depot and operationalise a new platform at Tanah Merah station can be carried out.And while the work spanning 4.8km of train tracks at 12 locations near Simei and Tanah Merah stations are ongoing, the two MRT stations will be closed to the public.To facilitate travel between the closed stretches of the EWL, about 79 shuttle buses will be deployed across the two routes.