Indian maritime forces successfully transferred tow control of the distressed MV Wan Hai 503 to the Offshore Warrior, averting a potential environmental crisis off the Kerala coast. Despite challenging weather conditions, a Navy Sea King helicopter facilitated the salvage team's boarding. The vessel is now being towed westwards, escorted by ICG vessels, while firefighting efforts continue to address remaining hotspots.

The UN Ocean Conference concluded in Nice, France, emphasizing the 'High Seas Treaty' to protect marine biodiversity in international waters. India pledged to ratify the treaty soon and proposed a 10-point roadmap for sustainable ocean governance. The conference also highlighted growing calls for a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining, reflecting a global commitment to ocean health.

India has distanced itself from an SCO statement condemning Israel's strikes on Iran, reflecting its continued support for Israel. This follows India's abstention from a UN vote seeking a Gaza ceasefire. While India values its ties with Iran and the SCO for trade and counterterrorism, its strong relationship with Israel, particularly in defense, appears to be a deciding factor.

«Our president noted that the prisoner swaps are being carried out right now, including those severely wounded or under the age of 25,» Yury Ushakov said

«As in their previous conversation, both presidents noted the brotherhood in arms during World War II,» the Kremlin official Yury Ushakov said

The Uranium Conversion Facility and the Fuel Plate Fabrication Plant were among the damaged buildings, according to the agency

Vladimir Putin extended congratulations to his US counterpart Donald Trump on his birthday in the telephone conversation, Yury Ushakov added

The International Atomic Energy Agency said that Iran's nuclear facilities in Isfahan had been attacked several times

Washington, the world’s greatest bully, has enabled the attack on Iran by writing a blank check to the aggressor Read Full Article at RT.com

A Croatian diplomat and his wife have received minor injuries during ballistic missile strikes on Tel Aviv Read Full Article at RT.com

She called for national reconciliation and, in 1990, became her country’s first female head of state

Aids Healthcare Foundation Malawi (AHF Malawi) – a subsidiary of the global nonprofit providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy regardless of ability to pay – has called for increased and enhanced financing towards menstrual health and hygiene in an effort to improve girls’ and female students’ access to education, health, and overall well-being. AHF Malawi Advocacy […] The post AHF Malawi calls for greater financing towards menstrual health, hygiene for girls, female students appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

New entrant into Malawi’s political arena and hot presidential race, Adil James Chilungo, has said he is “angry enough” to end “man-made hunger”, poverty and high interest loans, among many other problems affecting people. Chilungo, who begins his political career as an independent presidential candidate in the forthcoming general election scheduled for September, added his […] The post September presidential election: candidate Adil James Chilungo claims has ‘anger’ to end Malawi’s problems appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of the most heavily used cycling routes in the capital area is set to be closed for over a year due to major infrastructure work. The closure began this week and is not expected to end until August next year. Pedestrians and cyclists will be diverted to a longer detour route, which is necessary due to land conservation measures.

The Defense Ministry in Moscow has confirmed the swap was in accord with the agreement reached during talks in Istanbul earlier this month Read Full Article at RT.com

The interests of the US and Israel are not necessarily the same in the ongoing escalation, Steve Bannon believes Read Full Article at RT.com

Meta: Hanoi “stands out as a relevant actor in Asia,” according to Brazil’s foreign ministry Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel and the US will pay the price for being “main pillars of terrorism in the region,” the agency reports, citing an unnamed source Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian and US presidents spoke by phone on Saturday Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday attended the official handover ceremony marking the transition of leadership at the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), where Mahad Mohamed Salad assumed responsibilities as the new director, succeeding Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state leader Said Abdullahi Deni on Saturday reaffirmed that his administration would not allow development projects driven by political agendas to be implemented within Puntland territory.

Harleen Singh's 'The Lost Heer' unveils the silenced narratives of women from colonial Punjab, challenging male-centric histories amid Indo-Pak tensions. Inspired by his grandmother's stories and Partition Archive interviews, Singh highlights women's resilience and agency, reclaiming figures like Heer as symbols of defiance. The book aims to foster empathy and connection across borders through shared histories.

TEHRAN- An Iranian university student and his wife were martyred in the early hours of Friday as a result of a deadly missile attack by the Zionist regime targeting residential areas in Iran.

TEHRAN- Ehsan Eshraqi and his only girl, Baran, who was only 9 years old, were martyred in the early morning attack in Tehran on Friday.

There is a single photograph in Melvyn Mole's living room, given pride of place on the windowsill.

If you’ve ever sent a spit sample to 23andMe, your genetic information is officially up for sale. 

WestJet is alerting its employees and the public about a «cybersecurity incident» involving the Calgary-based airline's internal systems and app.

A Stellarton, N.S., man says he was baffled when he was told his $2,000 non-refundable ticket to Texas was cancelled.

Following public outcry over Jian Ghomeshi's 2016 trial, some legal scholars lauded Criminal Code changes that prevent the defence from surprising complainants at trial with past emails or texts with the defendant. Some defence lawyers worry more 'reactive lawmaking' could follow the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has granted Letters of Intent to five foreign universities, including institutions from the US, UK, Australia, and Italy, to establish branch campuses in Mumbai. This initiative, known as Mumbai EduCity, aims to create a global education hub, fostering innovation, research, and entrepreneurship while aligning with the National Education Policy 2020's goals for internationalization.