«He has the world's largest tactical nuclear arsenal in the world, and the second largest strategic nuclear arsenal in the world,» the US Secretary of State said

The sources link this new Hamas’ position to the Israeli plan for occupying Gaza and displacing its residents, which they want to stop

«This war is only going to get worse. It's not going to get better,» the US Secretary of State said

According to the NTV television channel, Merz will arrive in the White House at about noon and his return flight is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. local time

«They’re coming here tomorrow because we’ve been working with the Europeans,» the US Secretary of State said

The Government is currently studying the experiences of other countries that have passed new laws to tighten access to the internet and social media for children, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said at the National Day Rally 2025 on Sunday (Aug 17).PM Wong highlighted the concern that the government has regarding the impact of technology, including social media, on children, explaining that many parents worry that their children spend too much time in front of their screens.«This isn't a new worry — in the past, children were constantly reminded not to watch too much TV,» he compared.«But today's environment is on a wholly different scale. Everyone is online — always connected, and always within reach on their phones.»This means that parents find it harder to set boundaries or keep track of their child's digital footprint, whether they are scrolling on social media, surfing the internet or playing games online.«When young people become overly immersed in the virtual world, they may lose touch with the real one. They may grow up more socially isolated,» PM Wong warned.

The Government will support fresh graduates and help them secure employment opportunities with government-funded traineeship programmes. The programme is meant to offer more training opportunities amid the current economic uncertainty, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as he announced it during his National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 17). «After graduation, I know many are concerned about jobs,» he said, adding that the traineeships will be a «near term» solution that provides these graduates with the chance to gain real-world experience while receiving an allowance.Through the traineeships, graduates will be able to «keep their skills sharp», he said, better equipping them to secure full-time jobs once the economy fully recovers.The new government-funded traineeship programme will apply to Institute of Technical Education, polytechnic and university graduates.According to PM Wong, the programme will be announced by the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce (SERT) and will begin with «a more focussed rollout».«If the economy worsens, we will scale up the programme,» he added.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addressed the nation during the National Day Rally 2025 on Sunday (Aug 17), where he weighed in on Singapore's journey thus far and unveiled his plans for the future. The rally also saw attendance from Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and Opposition leader Pritam Singh.Speaking from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College Central at Ang Mo Kio, he looked back on the nation's 60th birthday, which was celebrated at the Padang and Marina Bay.«60 may not seem like a major milestone, but for us it carries deep meaning, because it comes at a turning point in global history and it marks the start of a new chapter in our Singapore story,» PM Wong said.Highlighting the turbulence present in the world today, he stressed that peace and stability are now «precarious», and shared Singapore's steps forward for a «complex new era».Here are five key points he brought up during the rally. 

After the Uttarakhand Cabinet decided to introduce the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025, Uttarakhand waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams on Sunday extended his congratulations to Pushkar Singh Dhami government.

The woman, named by Italian media as Marah Abu Zuhri, was described by doctors as being 'in a profound state of organic wasting,' when she arrived in the city on Wednesday night.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated Regency Hospital at Medical College Road in Gulharia, Gorakhpur.

The BJP has announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the NDA's candidate for the Vice-President election, scheduled for September 9. This decision was finalized during a BJP Parliamentary Board meeting following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation. With a majority in the electoral college, the NDA is expected to win, while the opposition INDIA bloc considers fielding a candidate.

CP Radhakrishnan, the Maharashtra governor with a strong BJP background and RSS roots, has been nominated as the NDA's candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation. Radhakrishnan, a two-time Lok Sabha MP and former state BJP president, brings extensive experience in politics and governance to the role.

Odisha police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who suffered severe burns in Puri district, urging the public to disregard social media posts due to the sensitive nature of the case and the victim's minor status. The investigation is nearing completion, focusing on how a video of the injured girl went viral, potentially violating the Juvenile Justice Act.

According to the Kremlin, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the Russian leader on the successful talks aiming to reach a lasting settlement to the Ukrainian crisis

Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed hope for the soonest settlement of the Ukrainian conflict and voiced «support for the agreements that have been reached»

Israel’s operation Gideon’s Chariots has reached its goals, Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir said

Florian Philippot also called on France to pursue an independent foreign policy

«But we're trying to avoid that by reaching a peace agreement. And that's not going to be easy. It's going to take a lot of work,» the US Secretary of State added

Congress has launched a scathing critique of the Election Commission of India, dismissing its claims of impartiality as «laughable.» Jairam Ramesh accused the ECI of incompetence and partisanship, particularly regarding the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar's electoral rolls.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims of voter fraud, accusing him of manipulating EC data. Kumar clarified that voter lists and the act of voting are governed by separate laws, challenging Gandhi's allegations of collusion with the BJP.

The leaders of France, Germany, and Britain plan to back Zelensky in talks with Trump, according to reports Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian leader has maintained his insistence on a ceasefire in a meeting with the head of the EU commission Read Full Article at RT.com

TEHRAN – The robotics and earth science teams of Iran have won different awards at the Federation of International RoboSports Association (FIRA) and the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) competitions, which were held in South Korea and China, respectively.

TEHRAN – In a letter to the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, has reaffirmed the organization’s unwavering commitment to doing its utmost to assist civilians in Gaza.