TEHRAN – The robotics and earth science teams of Iran have won different awards at the Federation of International RoboSports Association (FIRA) and the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) competitions, which were held in South Korea and China, respectively.

TEHRAN – In a letter to the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, has reaffirmed the organization’s unwavering commitment to doing its utmost to assist civilians in Gaza.

TEHRAN – The number of earthquakes recorded across the country in the current Iranian calendar month (July 23 -August 22) has been in a downward trend, decreasing from 163 in the first week to 117 and 87 in the second and third weeks, respectively.

TEHRAN - Iran is facing an unprecedented water crisis that threatens not only its agricultural sector but also regional stability and global food markets.

The US will play the main role in peace talks with Russia, the German chancellor has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Another eight people were wounded as shots were fired in Brooklyn, police have said Read Full Article at RT.com

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi initiated the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, a 16-day march spanning over 1,300 km across 20 districts, joined by RJD leaders Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav. The campaign protests the Election Commission's voter list revision, labeled as «vote chori» by the Congress.

The Election Commission refuted opposition claims of bias following the Bihar special intensive revision, emphasizing its impartiality towards all political parties. CEC Gyanesh Kumar addressed concerns about misinformation surrounding the revision, defending the transparency of the electoral process involving numerous personnel.

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri initiated his Nepal visit with a meeting with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, focusing on bolstering bilateral cooperation. Discussions will encompass trade, connectivity, and energy, paving the way for Oli's anticipated India visit next month. This visit underscores Nepal's importance in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, aiming to strengthen ties and development initiatives.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed opposition claims of electoral roll manipulation in Bihar, emphasizing the Election Commission's impartiality. He highlighted the collaborative and transparent nature of the Special Intensive Revision process, involving voters and party representatives.

The conceptual design work will kick off in January 2026 along with the national project’s implementation, the scientist said

The meeting between President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Donald Trump of the United States took place at a military base in Alaska on August 15

The meeting between President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Donald Trump of the United States took place at a military base in Alaska on August 15

The disruptions to the North East Line and the Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) lines on Aug 12 was due to a «double fault» scenario which occurred in a voltage transformer for one of two interconnected switchboards at the Sengkang Depot Substation — an occurrence described as «rare».The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SBS Transit (SBST) said this in a statement on Saturday (Aug 16), providing updates on the power fault incidents which occurred on Aug 12 and Aug 15.In the case on Aug 12, which occurred at 11am and lasted for about three hours, the two faults occurred at the voltage transformer for Switchboard 2, the statement read.The first involved a high current surge due to a fault in the voltage transformer, while the second was a dislodged cable connecting to the voltage transformer.

A 12-year-old girl was sent to hospital after allegedly being involved in an accident with a cyclist at Punggol Waterway Park.According to a Facebook post by user Matthew L. Tan to the SG PCN Cyclist group on Saturday (Aug 16), the accident involved his friend's daughter and occurred on Friday in front of Waterway Point mall.He wrote that the girl was «knocked down by a cyclist» and was unconscious in the hospital's intensive care unit.A photo posted of the incident showed a girl lying on the ground, surrounded by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers and several bystanders.A pink bicycle was also pictured on the ground near the girl. Girl conscious when taken to hospitalAccording to Lianhe Zaobao, the bicycle which hit the girl was a fixed-gear bike or «fixie», which are not typically affixed with brakes.A police spokesperson told AsiaOne that the police had received a call for assistance at about 5.20pm on Aug 15. A 12-year-old girl was taken to hospital while conscious. A 51-year-old man is assisting the police with investigations for rash act causing hurt and investigations are ongoing.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Verification and Approval Committee of the Northeastern State Parliament on Sunday released the official list of members of the new State Parliament, ending weeks of political disputes among clans and politicians.

The Russian foreign minister sported Soviet-themed apparel on arrival for the Alaska summit Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian leader has claimed there should be tougher penalties if no peace talks happen Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president plans a summit with Putin and Zelensky if his Oval Office meeting with the Ukrainian leader goes well Read Full Article at RT.com

President Aleksandar Vucic has said “no civil war” will be allowed and that “no one is stronger than the state, even with foreign support” Read Full Article at RT.com

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state leader Said Abdullahi Deni has praised the United Arab Emirates for supporting Puntland in reforming its police force, upgrading facilities, and providing weapons, saying his administration needs a strong defense to counter multiple security threats.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) on Saturday presented four young men in Baidoa who voluntarily surrendered after previously being members of the Al-Shabaab militant group.

Reigning La Liga champion FC Barcelona began its title defense with a comfortable but controversial 3-0 win away to Mallorca.

Strictly Come Dancing has been hit with a fresh scandal just weeks before the new series kicks off.

BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's claims of electoral irregularities, labeling him a liar after Gandhi alleged multiple voting instances. Malviya highlighted Gurkirat Singh Dang's public denial of Gandhi's accusations, where Dang refuted voting multiple times and demanded evidence or an apology. The BJP dismisses Gandhi's allegations as baseless and politically motivated.

Jonathan Ignoumba est le portrait d'un leader qui renaît et fédère. Il est de ces hommes politiques dont le parcours ne se lit pas seulement dans les institutions qu'ils traversent, mais dans les liens qu'ils tissent avec les siens. Jonathan Ignoumba appartient à cette catégorie rare : celle des leaders qui s'ancrent dans le quotidien des populations, mais qui savent aussi porter une vision nationale. Une force forgée dans l'adversité Sa trajectoire politique n'a rien d'un long (...) - PORTRAIT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A storm is brewing in Chitipa South as shadow Member of Parliament Chancy Munthali stands accused of turning his campaign into a cash-for-votes racket. Community sources have blown the whistle, alleging that Munthali has been openly distributing money and handouts in exchange for political support—a practice outlawed under Malawi’s electoral laws. Insiders have confirmed that […] The post Vote-Buying Bombshell: Chitipa South Shadow MP Chancy Munthali Faces Ban Over Cash Handouts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The United Transformation Movement (UTM) on Saturday night unveiled what it calls a groundbreaking and people-centered manifesto, The 3rd Revolution, with party president Dr. Dalitso Kabambe declaring it as the blueprint to rescue Malawi’s economy and deliver true transformation. Kabambe told the packed launch that the manifesto is anchored on restoring macroeconomic stability, promising […] The post “It’s a People’s Manifesto” — Kabambe Unveils UTM’s Bold ‘3rd Revolution’ Vision appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

However, such a decision requires an official invitation on behalf of the United States, according to Bild

The most complicated situation has been reported in the city of Valjevo, Serbia’s Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said

«In protecting the innocence of these children, you will do more than serve Russia alone - you serve humanity itself,» she wrote

«The Americans have to take that into consideration and understand Russia's national security concerns, its strategic concerns, and ultimately what it hopes for a new reset in relations not only with Ukraine, but also with the West and the United States in particular,» Christopher Helali, human rights activist and American Communist Party member, said

«In that area, fighters of an assault group of the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade from the [Russian] Battlegroup North repelled a Ukrainian army counterattack,» the defense source said

Le bal masqué 2025 de Mister Tahiti, c'est ce samedi 16 août au Hilton Hotel Tahiti. Une soirée immersive inspirée de la Rome antique. Les candidats y feront leur première apparition officielle. L’événement sera diffusé en direct sur la page Facebook de Polynésie la 1ère à partir de 20h30, avec des contenus exclusifs à découvrir en stories tout au long de la soirée.