The elected National Unity Government has so far shrugged off all criticism that it is shambolic and directionless. If it wants to regain the people’s trust, it must finally listen.

The Karen resistance group warned those planning to participate in the vote against becoming “historical accomplices” to dictatorship.

Will Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh one day be the prime minister of Singapore?Don't hold your breath waiting.Leader of the Opposition Singh has shut down the notion once again in an interview with Yah Lah But podcast hosts Haresh Tilani and Terence Chia, which was uploaded to YouTube on Monday (Aug 25).Earlier in June, Singh appeared on Malaysian political podcast Keluar Sekejap, where he said he would not want to be prime minister, and that he has a role of «[normalising] the idea of an opposition in Singapore».Asked to elaborate on the reasons why, Singh said on the Yah Lah But podcast that the Republic's political system is «evolving» and «still fledgling» in terms of opposition presence.«You can't crawl and then straight away become Usain Bolt... it doesn't happen that way,» he quipped.Singh noted how the formal position of Leader of the Opposition was only introduced here in 2020, despite it being an official title in «practically all parliamentary democracies» modelled after the Westminster system.

TEHRAN –The Organization for the Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology will hold the seventh edition of the Connect Forum specialized meeting on September 9.

TEHRAN –The Youth Diplomacy Center of Iran hosted a joint meeting with a Tajik delegation on Tuesday to explore avenues for cooperation, highlighting that the youth play a pivotal role in expanding social, cultural, and scientific interactions.

TEHRAN –A total of 119 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from August 16 to 22, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN – Thanks to the effective implementation of the national child care nutrition program, the prevalence of malnutrition among children under the age of five has decreased by 42 percent in the country, the deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, has said.

The municipal council of Mýrdalshreppur has repeatedly pointed out the need for stronger sea defenses in the area where heavy surf has caused damage near Vík í Mýrdal. The Icelandic Road Administration (Vegagerðin) has, however, seen no reason to act. If nothing changes, coastal erosion will continue and eventually cut through Route 1.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The new national minimum wage, set at 100,000 kwanzas, comes into effect starting this September, the National Director of Labor, Blanche Chendovava, announced Tuesday in Luanda.

[New Times] On a Sunday morning in Kigali, as worshippers gather for prayers, the sermon carries a message that goes beyond the spiritual. The pastor speaks openly about HIV, urging the congregation to get tested and to support those living with the virus.

[The Conversation Africa] Lake Iro in Chad was in the news in early August 2025 after a picture taken by a NASA astronaut was published showing it looking like a large, circular silver mirror as sunlight reflected off its surface and into space. The phenomenon is known as a sunglint and can happen to any water surface under the right conditions. The startling picture led The Conversation Africa to find out more about the lake. Pierre Rochette is an emeritus professor in geophysics from Aix-Marseille University in France. He has

President Vladimir Putin allowed ExxonMobil to reclaim its stake in a Far Eastern enterprise ahead of recent meeting with Donald Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Auditor General has accused three of the nation’s top courts of blocking mandatory financial audits, revealing that more than $1 million in funds went unaccounted as a result.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Diplomats, scholars, and entrepreneurs gathered at Nairobi’s Jamia Mosque on Tuesday for a workshop aimed at expanding East Africa’s role in the global halal economy, projected to reach $5.91 trillion by 2033.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali family has exhumed the remains of their parents from Moalim Nur cemetery on the outskirts of Mogadishu and reburied them in Guriel, Galgaduud region, fearing the gravesite could soon be demolished to make way for development projects.

Once a top Hollywood star, this 72-year-old actor fell from grace after bad behavior, which led to a reality TV ousting - now he's appeared for the first time since from his hideout.

Children as young as three years old could be showing the signs of going down a dark path later in life.

Junta advances are going smoothly on the border of Mandalay and northern Shan State, but ethnic rebels are putting up serious resistance on the road to Kyaukme.

The exodus of Cambodian workers due to the border conflict is proving an unexpected boon for Myanmar refugees in Thai border camps, who will now be allowed to seek gainful employment.

Having forced its way from Pakokku with bombings and raids, the 140-vehicle column is now returning, its trail lined with burned villages and displaced civilians.

Will Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh one day be the prime minister of Singapore?Don't hold your breath waiting.Leader of the Opposition Singh has shut down the notion once again in an interview with Yah Lah But podcast hosts Haresh Tilani and Terence Chia, which was uploaded to YouTube on Monday (Aug 25).Earlier in June, Singh appeared on Malaysian political podcast Keluar Sekejap, where he said he would not want to be prime minister, and that he has a role of «[normalising] the idea of an opposition in Singapore».Asked to elaborate on the reasons why, Singh said on the Yah Lah But podcast that the Republic's political system is «evolving» and «still fledgling» in terms of opposition presence.«You can't crawl and then straight away become Usain Bolt...it doesn't happen that way,» he quipped.Singh noted how the formal position of Leader of the Opposition was only introduced here in 2020, despite it being an official title in «practically all parliamentary democracies» modelled after the Westminster system.

Residents of Lilongwe’s Traditional Authority Kabudula, specifically in Thumba and Kochera villages, have expressed gratitude to Pacific Limited for rehabilitating approximately 45 broken boreholes in the Lilongwe Demera constituency through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. In an interview with Nyasatimes newspaper , Madalo Ezara from Kochera village praised the Pacific Limited Borehole Rehabilitation Project, […] The post Pacific Limited’s cooporate social responsibility CSR Initiative Brings Relief to Lilongwe Residents. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Women’s rights champion and member of the Women’s Manifesto Movement, Lingalireni Mihowa, has urged Malawian civil society organizations to build a powerful united movement to disrupt sex and human trafficking in the country. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Lilongwe on Tuesday, Mihowa expressed concern over authorities’ failure to decisively deal with what she described […] The post Activist Calls for United Civil Society Front Against Sex Trafficking appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi marches toward the September 16 polls, one reality is undeniable: this is a youth election. More than half of our population is under 35, and 1.2 million new voters—mostly young people—have registered to vote for the very first time. In this context, only one candidate truly embodies the energy, vision, and integrity that […] The post Atupele Muluzi: The Youth’s Torchbearer Malawi Cannot Ignore appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba—who is also President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate—has emerged as one of the most influential voices on regional economic integration, urging banks and financial institutions to embrace Corporate Social Investment and channel more resources into Africa’s productive sectors. Speaking during a high-level panel discussion on trade […] The post Mumba Shines as Regional Trade Voice, Calls on Banks to Invest in Africa’s Growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

After a string of famous male suitors, the Love Story hitmaker shared the news on Instagram, sending Swifties, and celebrity pals, into meltdown.

A growing numbers of Britons are heading to the emirate to escape the UK's high levels of income tax and unaffordable house prices.

I was at a book launch in aid of the Woodland Trust a few years ago when a famous TV presenter said to me, out of the blue, 'Oh yes, you're one of those fat literary women, aren't you?'

It’s a politically dangerous position Democrats have been caught in before: Trying to stand up for civil liberties without being tagged as soft on crime.

Service members say they’re glad to help the National Park Service. But some question if trash removal and groundskeeping are an appropriate use of the military.

For more than three televised hours, Cabinet members heaped praise on Trump in a fashion that analysts say resembled assemblies in authoritarian states.

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L’avocat François Quinquis est décédé mardi soir à son domicile, des suites d’un cancer ont annoncé nos confrères de Radio 1. Conseiller fidèle de Gaston Flosse, il a aussi défendu de nombreuses personnalités et institutions

Political parties are foundational to liberal democracy, serving as intermediaries between public opinion and governance. All European Union (EU) Member States uphold the freedom of association, enabling citizens (and sometimes even EU mobile citizens) to engage politically through political parties. Many Member States enshrine fair political party competition as a cornerstone of democracy. However, history, such as Hitler's rise in Weimar Germany, illustrates how extremists can exploit political parties to abuse power and subvert democracies. To address the concerns of democracies being undermined through democratic processes, scholars have suggested measures that would allow democracies to defend themselves. Among the most significant, and also the most controversial, is the possibility of banning a political party. Such an extreme decision aims to strike a balance between protecting party pluralism and democracy. The precise moment at which democracy should intervene to protect itself has long been a subject of debate and contention. Nowadays, all EU Member States, at least theoretically, consider that banning a political party is a last resort measure against extremism, recognising its potential to safeguard liberal democracy. Notably, these bans can also affect EU democracy by influencing national electoral laws, which in turn affect European Parliament elections. National regulations on political parties can therefore have broader implications for EU-wide politics, highlighting the interconnectedness between Member States' legal orders and the EU's democratic framework. This briefing examines the theoretical and legal foundations of party bans, their implementation in EU Member States, and international recommendations concerning this measure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a process allowing complaints to be settled out of court with the assistance of an impartial dispute resolution body. Through ADR, consumers can settle a complaint against a trader for breach of contract, outside court procedures, assisted by impartial, neutral dispute mediation, arbitration or conciliation. Since 2013, the share of e commerce in the EU economy has increased significantly, up from 2 % to 4 % of EU gross domestic product (GDP), increasing the relevance of ADR for consumers. Each year, approximately 300 000 eligible disputes between consumers and traders are examined by ADR entities, with resolution rates between 17 % and 100 % across the Member States. On 17 October 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a directive amending several directives pertaining to consumer rights and ADR. The proposal pursues three objectives, to: adapt the ADR legislative framework to digital markets; facilitate the use of ADR in cross-border disputes; and simplify ADR procedures. In the European Parliament, the file was referred to the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO). On 26 June 2025, the co-legislators reached a political agreement. This agreement was approved by Coreper on 16 July 2025. Pending confirmation by the IMCO Committee, work is ongoing to finalise the text of the act before the Council closes its first reading. Fourth edition, based on an earlier edition by Clément Evroux. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP