Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1. He will hold talks in Tashkent to strengthen bilateral ties and explore new economic opportunities. Discussions will cover trade, critical minerals, and healthcare cooperation between the nations. In Bishkek, he will attend the SCO Summit and highlight India's priorities. The visit also includes the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games.

A significant collapse in the Himalayan region caused a seismic disturbance, leading to a violent flood surge that reached Rasuwagadhi at the Nepal-Tibet border within a mere seven minutes. Recovery efforts extended across multiple districts in both Nepal and India. Alarmingly, Nepal’s flood authorities were only informed after the surge had already impacted Bhote Koshi. In response, SMS warnings were promptly issued to those residing along the riverbanks.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has acknowledged that the loss of cheap energy imports has harmed the EU economy Read Full Article at RT.com

Le CESEC a rendu un avis unanime ce jeudi pour modifier une loi de Pays en cadrant les évasans. Les conseils sont pour relever l’âge des patients qui bénéficient d’un accompagnateur de façon systématique. L’âge des patients pourrait ainsi passer de 16 ans à 21 ans dans le projet. Mais l’avis préconise également de connecter les centres médicaux des îles pour diminuer le nombre d’évasans.

À quoi ressemblera le climat polynésien à l’horizon 2100 ? C’est la question à laquelle Météo-France a cherché à répondre. Jérémy Guerbette, ingénieur spécialisé dans le changement climatique, a dévoilé ce jeudi les résultats d’une étude menée pendant deux ans, retraçant l’évolution du climat au cours des dernières décennies et jusqu’à la fin du siècle. Sans surprise, le réchauffement climatique va se poursuivre et ses conséquences seront importantes pour les Polynésiens.

Ce jeudi, les agents pénitentiaires manifesté pour la dixième fois depuis 2024, devant la prison de Tatutu, à Papeari. Plusieurs revendications sont au cœur de ce mouvement, mené par FO Justice Polynésie, notamment le retour des agents originaires de Polynésie française et le changement de direction de l'établissement.

Météo France a placé Rapa, dans l’archipel des Australes, en vigilance orange en raison d’un risque de vague-submersion. Une forte houle de Sud-Sud-Ouest doit se renforcer progressivement jusqu’à samedi, avec des vagues pouvant atteindre 5 à 5,50 mètres. Les autorités appellent la population à la plus grande prudence.

Le rahui, technique ancestrale de gestion des ressources naturelles, sera instauré dès le 1er janvier 2027 dans les lagons de Arue et de Pirae. Pendant quatre ans, la pêche y sera fortement encadrée afin de permettre aux espèces marines de se reproduire et de se développer dans de meilleures conditions.

Mark Carney said Canadians know «that naming reality means calling it Lake Ontario»

According to Mikhail Razvozhayev, a drone struck a section of a five-story residential building

Donbass, Novorossia, and eight other border regions will have the option of holding an early vote on their territory for security reasons

1,545 people have been wounded and rescued

A Japanese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the visit took place in the framework of the first exchange on the governmental level in seven years

The legal fight over the controversial measure is expected to continue.

Two residential buildings, special equipment, and five civil infrastructure sites were damaged

IRMCT President Graciela Gatti Santana repeatedly denied humanitarian release «to the bedridden, terminally ill man,» the ministry noted

Russia can deal serious damage to the UK critical undersea infrastructure if it chooses to, Gwyn Jenkins said

The Joint Expeditionary Force provides a political flexibility to respond to crises because consensus among all ten nations is not required, General Gwyn Jenkins said

The former Bosnian Serb army commander died in prison in The Hague on August 27

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says past “mistakes” should not undermine his warnings on AI and global health Read Full Article at RT.com

A bus captain was allegedly assaulted while servicing his route between Changi Village Terminal and Kampong Bahru Terminal on Aug 16, Go-Ahead Singapore said in a Facebook post on Thursday (Aug 26).The operator said the incident took place around 5.20pm on Service 2, disrupting the trip.This is the second case of alleged assault of a Go-Ahead bus captain in three months.The bus captain in the latest case sought medical attention at Changi General Hospital, according to the post.«He has since returned to work, and we are continuing to provide him with our full support,» Go-Ahead Singapore said, adding that a police report has been lodged, and it is cooperating with ongoing investigations.The bus operator stressed that it does not condone any form of abuse of violence against its colleagues, who «carry out their duties every day so that commuters can reach their destinations safely».«They deserve to be treated with respect and should never have to face abuse or violence while doing their job.»Their safety and well-being remain our priority, and we will continue to do our part to support and protect them."

A snake was seen slithering about outside a glass enclosure in Mandai's RepTopia, according to a video uploaded to Instagram by user Azulesoctopus on Monday (Aug 24).In the video, the snake, a painted bronzeback, is seen moving across a rocky structure connected to the glass enclosure, surrounded by guests.One of two staff members next to it then reaches down, holding the snake's tail with a gloved right hand while wrangling its body with her left.Once secured, the snake is then escorted away as the video ends.Reacting to the sight, Azulesoctopus shared that they were just about to step into the reptile exhibition, but overheard a visitor informing staff of the situation.«My heart skipped a beat,» they laughed.Mandai Wildlife Group told 8world that the incident took place on Sunday (Aug 23) and that staff immediately arrived after the visitor alerted them to the snake outside the exhibit.«Snakes typically do not harm people unless provoked,» the spokesperson said. «If given sufficient space, they will usually leave on their own.»

Political leaders are speaking out against an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, saying the move is offensive and doesn't hold water in Canada.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has told its staff not to refer to the 9/11 attacks as ‘terrorist,’ according to media reports Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has officially renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” amid an escalating trade war with Canada Read Full Article at RT.com

Ces derniers jours, les agents de la brigade des douanes de Papeete, en mission de recherche de stupéfiants à Huahine, ont découvert plusieurs plantations sauvages de cannabis. Au total, 513 kg de stupéfiants ont été saisis puis détruits sur place avec l’accord du parquet.

NDRF has deployed 20 teams — 11 in UP and nine in Bihar — for evacuation, relief and rescue operations in case these areas experience floods and waterlogging. These include an NDRF team deployed in Kushinagar district, near Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. In a media briefing, NDRF IG Narendra Bundela said floods have caused massive destruction in Nepal with hundreds of people, including Indian tourists, reported missing.

PM Modi’s bilateral with Putin, the first since the Russian President visited India in Dec 2025 for the annual summit, will follow external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow this week for a meeting of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation during which he also called on Putin.

Govt data showed India exported 2.4 million tonnes (MT) of diesel in July this year, up from 2.2 MT in the corresponding month last year, while total petroleum product exports rose from 5 MT to 5.5 MT. Diesel is currently commanding nearly 70% premium over crude, making exports lucrative for refiners despite the windfall gains tax govt brought in to ensure adequate domestic stocks.

The bench also directed states/Union territories and high courts to conduct periodic training and sensitisation programmes for judicial officers, police officials, prosecutors, protection officers, counsellors through judicial academies, police training institutions and other appropriate bodies. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih said there was a need for time-bound completion of trial in dowry cases and directed the high courts to periodically review pending criminal appeals.

From Sept 4, businesses will also get access to a self-serve ChatGPT ads manager, with daily campaign budgets starting at Rs 725, potentially opening the platform to smaller advertisers alongside large brands. An OpenAI spokesperson told TOI that the company expects early advertiser interest across travel, financial services, retail, and health and beauty.