A true festival atmosphere will sweep across Iceland this weekend, with music, entertainment, and community celebrations taking place around the country.
In a remarkable turn of events, student protests led to resignation of Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, showcasing the power of grassroots activism. The Cockroach Janata Party, born from online memes, played a pivotal role in this uprising. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike also fueled the movement's progress, raising critical questions for opposition parties regarding their involvement in such significant demonstrations.
West Bengal invoked its new Goonda Act against those accused of violence during a recent NEET protest. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the action, condemning the attacks on journalists. Around seventy individuals identified from the rally were not students and had no protest connection. Seven FIRs were registered, incorporating provisions of the recently passed Goonda Act. The police exercised maximum restraint despite repeated provocations during the demonstration.
The Carney government's national food security strategy aims to both empower farmers and reduce consolidation by pledging a 10-year, $1-billion fund to establish as many as 40 local food hubs across the country. While experts acknowledge the proposal could help wrest control from the large grocery chains, some doubt it will lower Canadians' food bills.
The federal government says it won't support Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plan to expand Billy Bishop Airport to allow jets to take off and land there.
We are just about two weeks away from the nation's 61st birthday bash, but rehearsals have been well underway with the first preview show done and dusted on Saturday (July 25) evening.Over the past rehearsals, the hyperactive and bubbly mascots have stolen the hearts of both show audiences and netizens.
The renewed surge in oil prices toward $100 amid this week’s Middle East escalation paints a worrying picture as global inventories shrink Read Full Article at RT.com
In the early hours of Friday, July 17, 2026, a U.S. strike on a rural bridge along the old Bandar Abbas–Khamir road changed the lives of several families forever. The bridge had long served as the old route connecting residents of nearby villages with the cities of Khamir and Bandar Abbas. For years, local people relied on it for their daily commute, and even after a new highway was built, it remained an important access road for surrounding villages.
TEHRAN – Iranian and Chinese officials have discussed ways to foster collaboration in the health sector, particularly supplying pharmaceuticals, raw materials, and medical equipment.
TEHRAN – Iran has been reelected as the president of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Science Foundation for another term.
TEHRAN – Hossam Elsharkawi, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), in a letter to Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has lauded the IRCS for its significant achievements, highlighting that the IFRC seeks to strengthen strategic partnership with the IRCS to turn agreements into action.
A landmark meeting in Washington put far-left extremism at the center of international counterterrorism efforts Read Full Article at RT.com
The former prime minister stressed that Hungary «still needs cheap Russian energy resources, oil, and gas.»
The total number of Ebola cases stands at 2,973, with a case fatality rate of 44.0%
According to the source, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth raised the issue of collateral damage from Ukraine's strikes during talks with White House officials
The bill would, in particular, impose 100% tariffs on the five largest purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas, as well as on five countries allegedly helping Russia circumvent Western energy sanctions
The objectives of both operations had been «successfully achieved» and that the strikes were «accurate and direct.»
An earthquake swarm began shortly after 5 a.m. this morning on the Reykjanes Ridge, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) southwest of Eldey.
The Kerlingarfjöll Ultra will take place tomorrow, marking the third edition of the race. A total of 400 runners will compete in three distances: 12, 22, and 60 kilometers.
Eight people have been killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on tourist bases in Russia’s Zaporozhye Region, including two children Read Full Article at RT.com
India’s education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after student protests over the NEET paper leak and exam reforms Read Full Article at RT.com
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia's police intelligence chief, two other ranking officers and an operative of the National Security Agency have been detained and are being interrogated over the country's largest ever cocaine seizure after suspects arrested in the case named them to investigators, The Liberian Investigator has learned, as the NSA is now seeking to take the investigation out of police hands.
[Daily News] Mwanza -- TWENTY-three people have been arraigned before the Mwanza Resident Magistrate's Court over alleged participation in meetings linked to terrorism held in Mwanza city earlier this month.
[Bird Story Agency] As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, Ethiopia is building one of the continent's most ambitious cotton-to-clothing value chains. By linking farmers, researchers and manufacturers, the country is demonstrating how cotton can drive industrialisation, create jobs and strengthen regional trade.
The center advised crews of nearby vessels to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity in the area
Ukrainian armed forces units lost about 1,480 service members in the special military operation zone over the past day
Canadian Blood Services is appealing for people across the country to donate blood, saying its supply has dropped significantly in the last several weeks.
