The regime has scaled back its plans for an election on December 28 with observers dismissing the process as a sham.

The regime is rallying a cast of prominent military loyalists to front its poll farce.

The United Wa State Party said Beijing’s sanctions had forced it to end military and financial aid to its allies the TNLA, MNDAA and SSPP.

The regime is fighting to recover territory from the Ta’ang National Liberation Army ahead of the election it has promised for December 28. 

Mogadishu (HOL) — A roadside bomb killed two Somali elders and wounded their two security guards Thursday in an attack on their vehicle near Mogadishu, officials said.

The Republican-controlled chamber will gavel back into session Wednesday with an intent to vote on a plan to help the GOP in the midterms.

The proposal aims to support long-term relationships with anniversary payments Read Full Article at RT.com

The suspect is said to have been on board the sailboat used to blow up part of the pipeline bringing Russian gas to Western Europe in 2022 Read Full Article at RT.com

Aleksandr Syrsky has outlined plans to replace Ukrainian soldiers with robots as reports claim Kiev has lost nearly 2 million troops Read Full Article at RT.com

Beijing has positioned itself as neutral while refusing to support sanctions against Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

The Pentagon program has faced a series of setbacks, multiple sources have told the agency Read Full Article at RT.com

A teacher accused of getting pregnant by a 13 year-old boy faces prison after new evidence, the Daily Mail has learned. 

[allAfrica] Johannesburg -- Across Africa, women and girls continue to face widespread violence, domestic abuse, sexual assault, harmful traditional practices, and conflict-related violence as persistent realities in many communities.

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Writing for The Sunday Times. Rosie, who lives in Surrey, spilled just a few of the A-list secrets she gathered throughout her career.

Nebraska announced the Midwest will be home to the latest installment of President Donald Trump's nationwide deportation depots.

It is one of the largest ice masses on Earth, covering an area of roughly 760,000 square miles. But the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is on the verge of a 'catastrophic' collapse, scientists have warned.

Almost a decade after resigning as House speaker, the 75-year-old Boehner drove from Cincinnati to Anchorage in search of good fishing and the American spirit.

The president describes cities as “blood-soaked” and “cesspools.” His military incursions into D.C. and L.A. culminate growing anti-urban sentiment on the right.

California races toward redrawing congressional maps as Texas moves toward final approval of its plans.

The Deputy PM's plan to hit Middle England with a hefty hike in council tax has already met a wave of opposition, but she seemed unconcerned as she sipped a glass of rosé on the beach.

Dhusamareb (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday accused the country’s opposition of lacking a unified vision for national development, warning that fragmented politics could undermine progress on key reforms.

Mogadishu (HOL) — At least 23 Somali nationals drowned after two migrant boats capsized off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy, Somali officials said Wednesday.

Beledweyne (HOL) — Somali and allied forces pledged Wednesday to accelerate military operations against al-Shabab in the central Hiiraan region, where the extremist group has recently regained ground.

The move reportedly comes amid a dip in Indian purchases following Trump’s tariff threats Read Full Article at RT.com

Medical professionals have warned of a looming health crisis in Sudan, where a civil war has raged for over 28 months Read Full Article at RT.com

Katie Price expressed an interest in modelling from the age of 14 and her supportive mother Amy did everything she could to make her daughter's dream come true.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will be adding a dedicated tab on its website for members of the public to report illegal delivery riders.The tab will make it easier for the public to alert the ministry when they see foreign workers doing delivery work, said Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower Koh Poh Koon in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Aug 20).This comes after recent islandwide enforcement operations by MOM — during which three foreigners were arrested for working in food delivery illegally.In his post, Dr Koh also thanked local delivery riders for their support during the operations.«In the middle of their own busy shifts, 372 riders took the time — about 10 minutes each — to assist our officers. For food delivery riders, every minute counts,» he said. «Their willingness to pause and help was no small sacrifice, and we are deeply grateful for their co-operation and sense of responsibility.»Dr Koh explained that while such checks may cause inconvenience to various parties, they are crucial. 

More Singaporeans view religion as a very important part of their lives and overall sense of identity, a survey has found, with a growing number saying their religious beliefs have considerable influence over their views in other areas.Researchers from the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) at the National University of Singapore polled 4,000 people from April to August last year about their views on identity, religion, daily experiences in a multiracial society and various policy issues.The report, released on Wednesday (Aug 20), also compared the findings with prior surveys from 2013 and 2018.  According to the 2024 survey, researchers found that over three-quarters of people agree that their ideas about religion or spirituality are one of the most important parts of their lives, which in turn have a considerable influence over their views in other areas.The study also found that 73.9 per cent of people agree that their spiritual beliefs give meaning to their lives’ joys and sorrows, while 68.3 per cent turn to God or religion to find out their best course of action when faced with life choices.

The seating plan for the 15th term of Parliament, set to convene on Sept 5, has been revealed.As per tradition, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong takes the middle spot of the first row on the right side of the Speaker.He will be flanked by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam.In the previous term of Parliament, PM Wong was seated between Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and then-Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat.Meanwhile, the remaining 14 Cabinet ministers fill out the rest of the row.Leader of the House Indranee Rajah, who is the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, takes up her usual spot next to the Speaker.Behind the Cabinet ministers are the senior ministers of state, followed by the ministers of state and senior parliamentary secretaries.The remaining seats on the right side of the Speaker will be filled up by several first-term MPs.

L'année 2025 sera marquée d'un sceau particulier dans le paysage culturel gabonais : Tita Nzébi sera en concert les 21 et 22 novembre prochains au Centre Culturel Français de Libreville. Deux dates exceptionnelles, attendues depuis longtemps, qui s'annoncent déjà comme des moments de communion artistique et citoyenne. La demande d'un concert de l'artiste n'a cessé de grandir au fil des années. Et pour cause : Tita Nzébi n'est pas seulement une chanteuse à la voix puissante et (...) - ARTS & CULTURE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La Commission Nationale d'Organisation des Élections (CNOCR) a publié ce matin la liste des candidatures retenues pour les législatives du 27 septembre 2025. Sur les 10 dossiers déposés au 2ᵉ Arrondissement de Franceville, seuls 4 candidats issus de partis politiques ont été validés. Fait troublant : la quasi-totalité des indépendants ont été écartés, sans explication officielle. 1 - Un rejet qui interpelle : le cas Carlos Roberto Otounga. Parmi les candidatures rejetées, celle de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON