At least 370 drones were detected flying toward the Moscow region between the evening of July 17 and the morning of July 18

Russian military used a Geran-3 Seeker drone

The attack destroyed two fighter jets and three other aircraft, while several more sustained heavy damage, the IRGC said

Google’s record antitrust fine will be folded into the EU budget, reducing member-state contributions amid mounting spending pressure Read Full Article at RT.com

By rejecting proxy politics and demanding an equitable seat at the global decision-making table, the continent is realizing Mandela’s vision Read Full Article at RT.com

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is urging the Government to develop a national policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. The push comes following the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) decision to overhaul its School-Based Assessment (SBA) framework in response to the rapid growth of generative AI.

Former ward of the state Branatic Neufville returned to Jamaica in a different role – not as someone seeking help, but as a philanthropist committed to extending hope and improving the lives of others.

Sterling Asset Management Ltd has marked its 25th anniversary by launching a new community impact award and making a J$1.2-million donation to the Joy Town Community Development Foundation (JTCDF), as the investment firm highlighted its financial growth and social investments over the past quarter-century.

WESTERN BUREAU: “Don’t handle him body too rough.” Those were the heart-rending words of Susan Harris as funeral workers lifted the body of her 23-year-old son, Theodore Hudson, from the scene of Friday morning’s horrific crash that claimed seven lives in Trelawny.

He was not merely a cricketer. He was a force of nature, a symphony of left-handed grace, a man whose very presence on a field seemed to bend the game to his will. Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers, the colossus who bestrode the cricket world for two decades and whose legend only grew in the half-century since, has died at the age of 89.

Ms Mahmood, current frontrunner for the job, has previously backed slashing pension tax relief for higher earners, arguing it was needed to fund spending plans.

British families are unwittingly funding Vladimir Putin's industrial scale kidnap of Ukrainian children after Labour watered down oil sanctions, researchers have warned.

The discussions took place during the 12th Meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the Competent Authorities of the SCO member states, which was chaired by Pakistan, according to a statement issued by the country's Foreign Office. Representatives from Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, along with officials from the Executive Committee of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), attended the meeting.

Congress MP Manish Tewari addressed speculation regarding his interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated his belief in protocol and keeping development above partisan politics. Tewari attended official programs where the Prime Minister inaugurated development projects in his constituency. This interaction follows his recent omission from Punjab Congress appointments. He expressed acceptance of his current political situation with a philosophical outlook.

Skyroot Aerospace launched India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1. The vehicle successfully placed four technology demonstration satellites into low-Earth orbit. This launch marks a significant milestone in opening India's space sector to private companies. Vikram-1 utilized advanced carbon-composite structures and a restartable liquid-fuelled module. The mission validates India's capabilities in private orbital launch vehicle development.

The governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said earlier that the attack had killed seven night shift workers

Also the Russian Armed Forces struck facilities used for unloading fuel intended for the Ukrainian military, as well as storage tanks, at the Odessa port

A US communications and radio direction-finding center was also destroyed

Approved cat fosterers will be able to keep up to six cats in their HDB flats or up to 10 in private homes come Aug 3, the Animal Veterinary Service (AVS) announced on Saturday (July 18).Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry Alvin Tan shared these updates during a speech at the Cats' Day Out event at Wisma Geylang Serai Community Club the same day.This comes as the AVS — a cluster of the National Parks Board — will be rolling out a two-year pilot scheme from Aug 3, 2026 to July 31, 2028 to support cat fosterers and the role they play in managing community cats across Singapore.Fosterers are key in reducing the number of free-roaming cats, thus decreasing the negative impacts they might have on communities, AVS said in a statement.Under the pilot, approved fosterers will be able to license and keep up to six cats in three-room or larger HDB flats and up to 10 cats in private premises, inclusive of all pet and foster cats within the household.These cats must be sterilised to prevent unintended breeding, which may result in overpopulation and a decline in cat welfare, AVS warned. 

It's barely been half a year since he got the car, but now he must pay a tidy sum to get it repaired after it quite literally got beaned.A retiree has been slapped with a $3,000 bill after his vehicle was struck by canned food allegedly thrown from height in Bedok, Shin Min Daily News reported on Friday (July 17).The 69-year-old man surnamed Tang (transliteration) told Shin Min that he had parked his seven-month-old car in a parking lot under Block 127 Bedok North Street 2.When he returned on Wednesday morning, however, he was distraught to find two significant indentations on the left side of his Toyota Corolla's hood.«I didn't want to believe it at first, but I realised [it was my car] when I saw my license plate,» Tang said.Upon reviewing dashcam footage, he saw two objects fall from the air, hitting his vehicle around 1.20am that morning.Sure enough, he found two cans on the ground near his vehicle — mushrooms and beans, respectively.Neither of the cans were opened or expired, Tang told the Chinese language paper.He then placed the canned food in a plastic bag and went to a police station to report the incident.

When completed in the second half of 2030, the new Joo Chiat Community Club will be a space for all residents following a six-year-long conversation, said Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong as he presented the community's vision for their new community club on Saturday (July 18). Spanning a gross floor area of approximately 14,000 sqm, the new community club will be a home for performing arts, sports, and a wide range of future-ready amenities. This includes food and beverage outlets, indoor basketball and tennis courts, a rooftop gym, and a multipurpose hall which can support badminton, pickleball and community events.

Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke that is choking US cities.

The Argentinians sparked a feud with political figures in England by displaying a sign which read 'The Malvinas are Argentine,' using the country's term for the South Atlantic islands.

A lawyer for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach says a judge has declared a mistrial on his sexual assault conviction in a surprise ruling ahead of his scheduled September sentencing hearing. The Ministry of the Attorney General confirmed the mistrial but did not provide details.

Forest fire smoke from northwestern Ontario will result in «very poor» air quality in the Greater Toronto Area on Friday night, Environment Canada says. The dirty air may persist into Saturday.

When Brittany Alenius, her husband and their four children were told to evacuate, their prized possessions were packed up and ready to go. But the trickiest part was making space in the car for three dogs, six cats, two snakes, an iguana and three birds.

Alberta's financial outlook has taken a dramatic turn after the province previously forecasted a $9.4-billion shortfall. Surging oil prices could mean the province finishes the fiscal year in the black.

First Nations chiefs from across Canada are calling on the federal and provincial governments to protect treaty rights from, what they say are, threats posed by Alberta separatism.

Alexander Dudchak, a leading researcher at the Institute of CIS Countries, called the protests against the dismissal staged

According to the statement, the interceptions caused neither casualties nor material damage