Beijing’s support for the vote raises fears it will ultimately endorse a sham ‘civilian’ government, helping to extend military rule in a new guise.

The Arakan Army, which controls Mrauk-U, said it would report the airstrike to international agencies as a war crime.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government and part of the opposition reached an election accord after two months of negotiations, rolling back controversial 2024 constitutional changes, but a divided opposition bloc says the deal is incomplete and risks prolonging the country’s political crisis.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has renewed its call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, with Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali condemning what he described as “massacres” against Palestinians and urging urgent protection for civilians.

TEHRAN – With 1,111 documents in biotechnology, Iran ranked first among Islamic countries in 2024, up from second in 2023, according to the recent report published by SCImago.

TEHRAN –The head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, and the members of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) have discussed ways to strengthen the country’s participation in the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30).

TEHRAN – More than 2,700 female managers have been appointed in the country as deputy ministers, director generals, deputy director generals, governors, district governors, and heads of research institutes since the current administration took office last year, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, has said.

TEHRAN – The head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has announced the inauguration of more than 250 natural resources projects on the occasion of the Government Week (August 24-30).

A suspected Ukrainian “combat drone” has crashed and exploded in Estonia, local authorities report Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev would give up its remaining positions in return for security guarantees by the US, Vadim Prystaiko has told the NYT Read Full Article at RT.com

The issue of reparations for slavery and colonialism has been facing resistance from former colonial powers Read Full Article at RT.com

Robert Habeck, former economy minister in Olaf Scholz’s cabinet, has told the press he will be focusing on research activities abroad Read Full Article at RT.com

Valerie Zink has accused Western outlets of perpetuating Israeli propaganda and contributing to the deaths of dozens of reporters Read Full Article at RT.com

Officials from the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), accompanied by police officers, on Tuesday stormed the Area 9 home of Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) president Enock Chihana in Lilongwe. According to one of Chihana’s aides, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the officers said they had come regarding a tax issue linked to AFORD-branded clothing imported […] The post MRA, Police Storm AFORD Leader Enock Chihana’s Home Over Tax Dispute appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- In a recent report, Human Rights Watch highlighted the dire condition of displaced people in the Khar Yalla community in Senegal. For years, residents who were displaced by coastal flooding have been living in a site unfit for human habitation. In this interview with AllAfrica's Boakai Fofana, Human Rights Watch's Climate Displacement Researcher, Erica Bower, detailed their findings while calling for urgent action from Senegalese authorities and the World Bank.

Bihar government unveiled the 'Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025' to boost industrial growth and create jobs. The policy offers free land allocation and interest subvention up to Rs 40 crore for investors. Units investing over Rs 100 crore or Fortune 500 companies can get free land.

The proposed Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, intended to automatically remove arrested leaders, faces opposition accusations of being a tool to destabilize non-BJP governments. Kapil Sibal criticized the government's «constitutional morality» pitch citing instances of alleged misuse of investigative agencies like the ED against opposition leaders.

In a tragic incident in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district, a 40-year-old man, Tikuram Sen, allegedly committed suicide after a dispute with his wife. The disagreement arose when she refused to cook egg curry, citing the 'Karu Bhaat' festival and her upcoming fast.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, advanced stealth frigates, in Visakhapatnam, significantly boosting India's maritime capabilities. Singh highlighted the Navy's crucial role in safeguarding national economic security, especially in the Indian Ocean. He also referenced 'Operation Sindoor' as a firm response to terrorism.

Amid escalating trade tensions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly declined multiple calls from US President Donald Trump, signaling a strain in relations. This comes as Trump claimed to have averted a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, a claim widely disputed.

While banned in the West, Russian news organizations are expanding elsewhere, the UK state broadcaster has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian president is scheduled to visit China next week for talks and to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit Read Full Article at RT.com

Botswana’s government has announced a multi-million-dollar plan to address medicine shortages in the country’s hospitals Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev should adopt Soviet-style indoctrination in schools, lionizing fighters from the notorious Azov unit, Valery Zaluzhny has said Read Full Article at RT.com

President Cyril Ramaphosa has said Pretoria is pursuing measures to reduce dependence on traditional markets with US tariff threat Read Full Article at RT.com

The Independence Party is currently polling as the largest party in Reykjavík’s city council, according to a new Borgarviti survey by Maskína, with 29.2% support. This marks an increase of nearly four percentage points since the last poll in June, when support was roughly the same as in the previous election.

A judge ruled that Republican lawmakers in Utah illegally drew a congressional map that gave their party all of the state’s congressional seats.

In a new op-ed, Bolton argued Trump’s Ukraine policy is “no more coherent today than it was last Friday” when the raids happened.

Himachal Pradesh is grappling with severe flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, leading to road closures, school shutdowns, and disrupted utilities. The Manali-Leh highway is blocked, and a truck was swept away by floodwaters. Tragically, numerous fatalities and significant financial losses have already occurred due to the relentless downpour, with more heavy rain forecasted.

Following Amit Shah's criticism of Justice Sudershan Reddy's Salwa Judum judgment, 56 retired judges, including former CJIs Sathasivam and Gogoi, issued a counter-statement disagreeing with the initial group of judges who defended Reddy. They urged their colleagues to avoid politically motivated statements, emphasizing that the judiciary should remain distinct from political entanglements.

AAP leader Atishi has denounced the ED raids on Saurabh Bharadwaj's residence as a fabricated attempt to divert attention from questions surrounding PM Modi's education degree. She asserted that the raids, linked to alleged irregularities in hospital construction, are baseless and intended to intimidate the AAP, emphasizing the party's integrity and resilience against such actions.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) refuted YSRCP's claims about land allocation to Oberoi Hotels, clarifying the initial allotment was made in 2021. Following protests and TTD's request, the TDP government cancelled the original allotment to Mumtaz Hotels, offering alternative land. The government aims to protect investor interests while respecting religious sentiments, according to TDP spokesperson Jyothsna Tirunagari.

Residents at Bladiniere Estate in Port Vila have witnessed the repair of their main roads starting last week. Yesterday afternoon, residents saw a roller and other heavy machinery working on one of the main roads from Tagabe Mall to Grace…

The driver responsible for a fatal road accident in Bethel Area, Tanna, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after admitting to causing the death of a passenger through reckless driving.