During the recent official visit of the President of Iceland, Halla Tómasdóttir, to Norway, Icelandic culinary talent was proudly on display. Chefs Hafliði Halldórsson, Snædís Xyza Mae Ocampo — captain of the Icelandic national culinary team — and their assistant Marlis Jóna Karlsdóttir joined the presidential delegation, bringing the flavors of Iceland to the heart of Oslo.

Today, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, former President of Iceland and the world’s first democratically elected female head of state, celebrates her 95th birthday. Marking nearly a century of life dedicated to culture, language, and public service, Finnbogadóttir shared a powerful message on this special day — a call to cherish and protect Iceland’s natural environment and linguistic heritage.

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.

According to preliminary data, no one was hurt

Significant LNG liquefaction capacity is poised to come online between the end of 2025 and 2029

Peter Szijjarto confirmed that Hungary supported the peace efforts of the Trump administration and counted on their success

Thomas Countryman noted that the system «could be overwhelmed by the much cheaper option of simply building a lot more missiles»

According to estimates, Russia accounts for about 40% of Orion’s chocolate cookies sales globally

Doctors and residents in northern and rural Manitoba say health care in their communities must be a federal election priority this year, as emergency rooms continue to close and patients travel farther and longer for care.

Select Financial services, a micro-payroll lender for civil servants, has urged Malawians to seek financial solutions from traditional financial companies to sustain themselves during the turbulent economic times. The company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Akuzike Kafwamba said in an interview that during the harsh economic times, marked by a high cost of living, access to […] The post Select Financial Services urges the un-banked to seek credit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

TEHRAN - The modern world is grappling with a series of profound environmental and social challenges. Although these issues are frequently mentioned in diplomatic meetings, negotiations, and media coverage, they remain largely unaddressed on the ground. Problems such as global warming, biodiversity loss, drought, soil erosion, water scarcity, and pollution are not only unresolved by political bias, misconduct, and human conflicts—they are in fact exacerbated by them.

Union road transport secretary V Umashankar highlighted concerns about compromised quality in highway development, emphasizing the need for durable roads requiring minimal maintenance. Minister Nitin Gadkari acknowledged public criticism regarding poor highway quality, while expressing optimism about achieving 100 km daily construction target.

The Supreme Court has affirmed the use of Urdu on the signboard of Patur Municipal Council in Maharashtra, emphasizing that language should not be a cause of division. The court highlighted Urdu's Indian origin and its significance as a language of communication and culture, dispelling misconceptions about it being foreign.

India is expected to receive above-normal southwest monsoon rainfall this year, according to the IMD's forecast. This is crucial for agriculture, boosting Kharif crops and the rural economy. While some regions may experience below-normal rainfall, most of the country, including the monsoon core zone, is likely to receive ample precipitation, potentially exceeding 91 cm.

The Formula One legend has been out of the public eye for 12 years after suffering a horrific skiing accident in the French Alps that saw him almost lose his life after a freak fall.

His manager Denise Beighton revealed the news, saying: 'Heartbroken to wake up to the news that you're gone. I have no words right now, rest easy beautiful boy.'

Russian warplanes have been detected off the coast of Alaska in a terrifying escalation, military officials said Tuesday. 

Footage shows carpet fitter Bradley Webb, 31, turning on social media film-maker Charles Veitch at the Trafford Centre shopping mall in Manchester.

TOP SPIN: There are 18 first-class county headquarters in Britain, and Mail Sport's Lawrence Booth has been to them all - many times over. Here, he ranks them in order of personal preference.

The MOEX index fell by 0.5%, while the dollar-denominated RTS index edged up by 0.06%

Although ranks first in Africa in oil production, Nigeria often faces a shortage of fuel for sale and long queues at gas stations

According to Zhang Hanhui, Russia and China need to settle the issue of mutual payments and are considering such options as an alternative to SWIFT

According to the Israeli Defense Forces, Muhammad al-‘Ajlah was eliminated in a precise strike on the Shejaiya area

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MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- Two fishing vessels and a dhow were hijacked off the coast of Somalia between Feb. 7 and March 16, indicating that piracy in the region remains a threat, according to a new report released Tuesday by a global anti-piracy body.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia launched its first one-person, one-vote voter registration in more than five decades on Tuesday, beginning in Mogadishu’s Shangani district, which government officials are calling a historic step toward democratic reform.

Somalia on Tuesday launched voter registration in the capital Mogadishu for the first time in over 50 years, a step towards universal suffrage ahead of presidential elections scheduled for 2026 in the volatile nation.