TEHRAN – Attending the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, the Iranian delegation achieved notable accomplishments, reinforcing the country’s international position in the environmental sector, particularly in wetland conservation.

TEHRAN – Despite unilateral sanctions, Iran's startup ecosystem has successfully thrived since the 2010s, with the country being home to more than 6,000 startups across diverse sectors, ranging from financial services to agricultural technology.

It’s official: Traditional leaders in Lilongwe City Centre Constituency have spoken—and their choice is loud and clear. Shadow MP for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Gift Nankhuni, has received a thunderous endorsement from chiefs and block leaders ahead of the September 16 general elections. At a press briefing held at Phungu Primary School, Senior Chief […] The post “Ndi Yemweyo!” – Lilongwe City Centre Chiefs Throw Weight Behind Gift Nankhuni Ahead of Sept 16 Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It’s a done deal in Nkhata Bay: Traditional leaders in the lakeshore district have thrown their full weight behind President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and his running mate Vitumbiko Mumba, vowing to deliver a decisive vote in the upcoming September 16 general elections. Addressing a massive crowd at Chigwere Trading Centre, Senior Chief Nyaluwanga declared that […] The post “Chakwera Ndi Wathu!” – Nkhata Bay Chiefs Unite Behind Chakwera and Mumba Ticket appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ideas about introducing a park ranger service at Reynisfjara have not been brought to the attention of the Environment Agency of Iceland.

The move could hit Switzerland, the world’s largest gold refining hub, and disrupt the global bullion market, analysts warn Read Full Article at RT.com

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[allAfrica] Cape Town -- U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new executive order that changes how the U.S. government awards research grants and foreign monetary assistance on August 7, 2025. The order is called Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking, and while the government says this will stop waste and ensure tax money is used properly, profoundly impact international research collaboration, particularly affecting African researchers, institutions, and communities.

Witnesses described seeing the balloon's basket tip as it tried to get back into the air above the primary school in Bristol.

Tragic Zaahir Jan had been visiting his grandmother at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, in Margate, Kent, when he was struck by the single-decker vehicle.

Police are investigating the incident on the Hammersmith and City line in east London yesterday at 3.30pm.

More than 500 people are expected to gather outside Parliament at 1pm tomorrow, while protests are also planned outside migrant hotels.

Rushanara Ali resigned as homelessness minister last night saying she did not want to be a 'distraction'.

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term and the Republican-led Congress.

Ce 5 août 2025, le Ministre de la Mer, de la Pêche et de l'Economie Bleue, Porte-Parole du Gouvernement, Laurence Ndong, a procédé au lancement de la Foire Itinérante aux Poissons. Une initiative visant à faciliter l'accès de la population au poisson face à la hausse des prix. Cette activité a reçu un accueil favorable auprès des consommateurs, qui ont exprimé le souhait d'une extension et témoigné de la pertinence de cette opération. Celle-ci s'inscrit dans la vision du Président de (...) - AGRICULTURE ET PÊCHE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[New Times] The Ben opened the curtain on the Music in Space world tour with a launch event in Kigali on August 7, marking the beginning of a global festival that fuses climate advocacy with cultural celebration and creative enterprise.

The Arakan Army has started a fresh offensive after a month without fighting.

SINGAPORE — In 2024, when two out of three lifts in his block at Fernwood Towers broke down, Haider Manasawala had to carry his suitcase down 21 storeys to catch a flight.«Only one lift was operating and it was taking forever to come. I didn't have a choice,» said Haider, a regional chief financial officer with a US multinational firm.On other occasions, all three ageing lifts failed, forcing Haider to climb the stairs to get home.Fernwood Towers, a 31-year-old freehold development near Siglap, has 11 lifts across four residential blocks. But despite frequent lift breakdowns, which started in 2021, the management corporation strata title (MCST) found it hard to get owners' support to raise funds and replace them.Fernwood Towers is among a growing number of condominium developments grappling with deteriorating infrastructure and insufficient sinking funds to carry out major repair and replacement works. This problem could worsen as more developments cross the 30-year mark, said industry experts.

Businesses in the Clarke Quay and Boat Quay areas are optimistic that extending their operating hours is the right way forward.On Thursday (Aug 7), the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of National Development, said that the Boat Quay precinct and neighbouring areas will be revitalised with a series of regulatory changes.Come Aug 18, businesses along Boat Quay and Clarke Quay can apply for extended liquor licenses until 4am on Thursdays and Fridays for a trial that will last a year.Proposals for new nightclubs, bars and pubs along Boat Quay Waterfront, Circular Road, Lorong Telok and Canton Street may also be submitted for temporary permission of up to three years.Circular Road will also be free of cars on Friday and Sunday evenings and on the eve of public holidays.Speaking with AsiaOne, Rafid, the manager of restaurant and bar Shahi Maharaja along Boat Quay, said that the extension is good news for him, especially on Fridays.The 38-year-old explained that he will likely be hiring more workers and extending his business hours past 1.30am if his application is approved.

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.1. NDP 2025: Police Coast Guard to deploy upgraded patrol boats at Padang and Bayfront celebrationsThe Police Coast Guard will be patrolling the bay area on board upgraded boats and crafts during the upcoming National Day Parade 2025... » READ MORE2. 'Ah, National Day has arrived': Uncle Ong's 11-year flag tradition in Toa Payoh

As Malawi’s campaign season intensifies, presidential hopefuls are pulling out all the stops — and Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, the United Transformation Movement (UTM) flagbearer, is no exception. Speaking during a whistle-stop tour at Thavite Trading Centre in Salima, Kabambe struck a hopeful and determined tone, pledging to end Malawi’s economic struggles through bold decentralisation reforms […] The post Kabambe Bets on K100 Billion Per District to End Malawi’s Economic Woes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Schools Sports Association (MASSA) says it is doing all it can to eliminate age cheating in all sporting disciplines that take place in the country. MASSA President Blackson Malamula said this ahead of the Malawi Youth Games Season 5 to be hosted in Blantyre beginning from Wednesday, 15th August, 2025.   MASSA has […] The post MASSA fighting age cheating in sports appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Supreme Court declined to hear a PIL seeking an independent safety audit of Air India following a fatal crash on June 12 involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The court questioned the petition's focus solely on Air India, suggesting the petitioner approach the DGCA or Union government with broader safety concerns applicable to all airlines.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his «vote theft» allegations at a Bengaluru rally, demanding the Election Commission (EC) provide the complete electronic voter list and video records. He claimed some state election websites were taken down after Congress's expose. Gandhi warned EC officials of consequences, accusing them of attacking the constitution.

Kiren Rijiju expressed concern about Rajya Sabha disruptions. He urged MPs to follow a 1997 resolution for smooth functioning. The Upper House lost 53 hours of work. Despite protests, the Rajya Sabha passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025. The opposition protested the Bihar Special Intense Revision. The government rejected discussion demands, citing constitutional provisions and a sub judice matter.

Rank-and-file soldiers who retreat are often shot dead or beaten by officers lurking behind the lines, according to a young conscript who defected to the ethnic Arakan Army.

A brawl over redrawing congressional lines in Texas has set off a nationwide political clash. Inside the state, Attorney General Ken Paxton and fellow Republicans have said Democrats must return by Friday.

Tech industry CEOs have lavished gifts, flattery and attention on President Trump. The administration has rolled out industry-friendly policies.

Weeks after the Supreme Court said judges should scale back nationwide injunctions, four lower courts have maintained or imposed such bans on Trump’s executive order.

Alan Robert Williams, 35, had moved from his home in Moreton, Merseyside, on May 7, to fight the invading Russian forces in Kharkiv after losing his job.

Keir Starmer warned of 'more bloodshed' and urged Benjamin Netanyahu to reconsider after the dramatic announcement overnight.

Under the plan to 'defeat' Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli 'will prepare to take control of Gaza City while distributing humanitarian assistance to the civilian population outside combat zones'.