LNG sales totaled 23.1 mln metric tons, up from 21.2 mln metric tons a year earlier
Commercial vessels continue to use the strait with US military support, CENTCOM said
[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo's main opposition coalition has postponed a protest after President Félix Tshisekedi announced the imminent launch of a national dialogue, a move cautiously welcomed as a possible opening in the country's deepening political stand-off.
[UN News] The world's shift to clean energy is driving huge demand for critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and copper.
[DW] The fatality rate of the latest Ebola virus outbreak since mid-May is far higher than in previous outbreaks. No vaccines or treatments exist for the new strain.
[allAfrica] The first large-scale evidence from organisations implementing the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) suggests that recent funding and policy disruptions have triggered widespread interruptions to HIV services, with local organisations, children and key populations among those hardest hit.
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Prime Minister Modi announced fast-track courts for NEET paper leak cases. Abhijeet Dipke of Cockroach Janta Party criticized the government's approach. He satirically highlighted the demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Protesters continue demonstrations seeking Pradhan's removal and compensation for affected students. The group insists the minister's resignation remains a non-negotiable demand.
As of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time the MOEX Index was up by 0.21% at 2,140.49 points
According to the report, Donald Trump is still considering returning to major combat operations against Iran
The Russian foreign minister reaffirmed Russia's readiness to settle the conflict in Ukraine and its commitment to the agreements reached in Anchorage
The Ukrainian armed forces 157 times attacked the region
Support for the industry will be provided through the cluster investment platform, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov clarified
A software glitch in New Jersey allowed thousands of non-citizens to vote, with nearly 400 casting ballots, the state’s governor has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Rep. Andy Biggs, who voted to overturn the 2020 election results, won the GOP nomination for governor. Among Democrats, a left-wing challenger failed to unseat Rep. Greg Stanton.
There is a certain symmetry to President Arthur Peter Mutharika reaching for Tony Blair as he tries to convince the world that Malawi is open for business again. Both men are practised in the art of the comeback: Mutharika returned to State House after a period out of power promising renewal, while Blair has spent […] The post Tony Blair and Malawi’s economic crossroads — but can charisma diplomacy fix a battered economy? appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
A row engulfing Malawi’s beauty pageant scene has exploded, with a veteran former pageant organiser and a prominent lawyer both tearing into Miss Malawi bosses for handing the country’s Miss World slot to a runner-up instead of the reigning queen — and the plot has now thickened further, with new evidence suggesting the snubbed queen […] The post Miss Malawi leadership confronted by legal and sector criticism over disputed Miss World pathway appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are holding talks in Manila, the Philippines Read Full Article at RT.com
Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, says 507 roofs that were impacted by Hurricane Melissa have been repaired under Phase I of the Government-led roofs repair programme.
Fresh concerns are being raised about Jamaica's mental healthcare system, with Councillor Jesse James Clarke warning that Bellevue Hospital has reached its capacity and can no longer adequately meet the growing demand for psychiatric services.
LTA has caught 16 drivers providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services, following regular tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association and the National Taxi Association, the authority said in a Facebook post on July 21.The latest enforcement actions were carried out at Singapore's land checkpoints and in the downtown area, LTA added. All 16 vehicles were impounded. Drivers caught providing illegal ride-hailing services may be fined up to $3,000 and/or jailed for up to six months. Their vehicles may also be seized upon conviction. The LTA also reminded travellers to book only licensed cross-border ride-hailing service on Grab or have a Singapore-registered cross-border taxis. These services can pick passengers up from anywhere in Singapore and drop them off in Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai and Senai.Members of the public can also report illegal ride-hailing activities via LTA's website.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan on Wednesday (July 22) highlighted Singapore's expanded support for Palestinian officials through scholarships and training programmes, alongside more than US$19 million (S$24.5 million) in humanitarian aid provided to Gaza.Speaking at the 5th Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD V) in Manila, Dr Balakrishnan reaffirmed Singapore's commitment to supporting the Palestinian people in their journey towards eventual statehood.The conference, initiated by Japan in 2013, is a platform for regional countries to discuss capacity-building assistance for the Palestinians. In his intervention, Dr Balakrishnan noted that more than 800 Palestinian Authority officials have participated in customised courses and study visits since the commencement of Singapore's enhanced technical assistance package in 2013.Singapore has also awarded 15 postgraduate scholarships to Palestinian Authority officials to date.
If you've ever stopped by Yishun MRT station, you may have noticed a bicycle parking lot near exit B. For years, it sat as an underutilised facility.The area has been given a new lease of life, now functioning as a vibrant multi-purpose community space designed to host and support resident-led activities and youth-focused programmes.The Outdoor Youth Space was officially launched on July 18 at the Vibes @ Central festival, organised by PA Nee Soon Central Grassroots Organisations (GROs) Youth Network. The event had brought together some 500 youths from all over Singapore in a celebration featuring music, games and food.
The US has lost its sovereignty by waging wars on Israel’s behalf, journalist Tucker Carlson has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Yemen’s Houthis have reported striking two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea after imposing a naval blockade on the kingdom Read Full Article at RT.com
Top Gear legend The Stig said he 'nearly' died in horror car crash with Freddie Flintoff as he revealed his identity as Ex-Formula 2 and Porsche Supercup driver Paul Rees.
If the latest AI model did ever manage to slip the digital confines made by its developers, this dangerous and untested software could wreak havoc on the open internet.
A family, including children, are believed to have become trapped by the rising tide after possibly walking out to a sandbank off the holiday beach some time around 5.30pm on Wednesday.
Lissie Harper spoke out after it emerged that two of her husband PC Andrew Harper's killers are due to be freed early.
What a strange country this is, where the King can pardon a long-dead killer, Ruth Ellis, while Lucy Letby, convicted in a dubious case, sits in jail while the rusty wheels of justice fail to turn
