Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien urged Prime Minister Modi to convene an all-party meeting. He expressed concerns over proposed delimitation legislation and the Foreign Contribution Amendment bill. O'Brien described these measures as 'draconian' and 'cowboy legislation' in his letter. The opposition fears the delimitation exercise could reduce southern states' parliamentary representation. The Foreign Contribution Amendment bill may tighten government oversight of charitable organizations.

Before storming the village, aerial reconnaissance identified enemy machine-gun and mortar firing positions, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

It is possible that as a result of the fire, there will be spillover into Israeli territory, the Israel Defense Forces said

Air defense systems intercepted 2 Neptune-MD missiles, HIMARS missile, 678 Ukrainian UAVs, the Defense Ministry reported

Russian troops also struck deployment points for Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

It happened overnight into July 19

It was Japan that in February 2022, to please Western solidarity, initiated a hostile sanctions policy against Russia, which it continues to this day, Andrei Rudenko stressed

Republicans should add Iran to the Russian Sanctions Bill, he wrote on Truth Social

TEHRAN – Jagan Chapagain, the Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in a letter to Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has lauded the IRCS efforts during the 40-day US-Israeli war against Iran, noting that relief and medical services, search and rescue operations, and dedications of the IRCS volunteers showcase the outstanding capabilities of a strong national society in crisis management.

TEHRAN – According to the head of Iran’s National Headquarters for Dust Storm Policy and Coordination, the country intends to identify and control two sources of sand and dust storms in Iraq and Syria that have the most impact on the country by the end of 2026.

TEHRAN – Hossam Elsharkawi, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has highlighted Iran’s experience in managing the Arbaeen pilgrimage, saying that the country can serve as a regional hub to train other nations and share expertise with them.

TEHRAN – Iranian students have delivered an outstanding performance, clinching three gold medals and a silver medal at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO), and three silver medals and a bronze medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO).

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site. He had been on an indefinite hunger strike for over twenty days. Authorities moved him to Safdarjung Hospital for necessary medical monitoring. Protesters and the Cockroach Janta Party criticized this forceful removal. However, the Delhi High Court later upheld the government's decision.

The Delhi high court rejected a plea to move Sonam Wangchuk to a private hospital. The court noted no force was used in his transfer to Safdarjung Hospital. Family members have been granted round-the-clock access to the fasting activist. Doctors are monitoring his health and administering oral substances with consent. The government acted within its rights to provide care for Wangchuk.

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami after Britain requested their extradition to face 59 charges. Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has reportedly agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium without IAEA safeguards, with the deal awaiting presidential signature Read Full Article at RT.com

The bodies of ten people, including five hanging from a highway bridge, were discovered across the Mexican state of Zacatecas on Saturday Read Full Article at RT.com

Rescue teams from across southwest and southeast Iceland, from the Capital Region to Höfn in Hornafjörður, were called out yesterday after a tourist failed to return from a hike.

[allAfrica] There is an old saying in journalism: when the cameras leave, the suffering remains.

Set against the curve of the craggy cliffs that punctuate Cornwall's northern coastline, Polzeath is a glorious sweep of sand that stretches in a golden arc down to the shore.

Americans have grown frustrated with President Donald Trump over his handling of the war. Here’s what several said about how they’re processing the constant changes.

A 64-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (July 18) for his alleged involvement in a case of snatch theft in Balestier.The incident, involving a 72-year-old female victim, happened at a bus stop along Balestier Road at about 8.40pm on July 16.Police said in a news release on Sunday that the man did not succeed and left the scene empty-handed.Officers from Tanglin Police Division established the man's identity through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from closed-circuit television (CCTV) and police cameras.He was arrested on Saturday and will be charged in court on Monday for the offence of snatch theft.If found guilty, he could be jailed for up to seven years and be liable to caning.Members of the public who encounter such cases are advised by the police to remain calm.They should take note of the physical appearance and distinctive features of the perpetrator and call for police assistance as soon as it is safe to do so.[[nid:740611]]editor@asiaone.com 

Ms Phillipson embarked on the legal battle after trying to dilute Tory legislation which put a duty on universities and student unions to actively promote, as well as protect, free speech on campuses.

The RTI response showed that expenditure on sitting Rajya Sabha members rose sharply from more than Rs 98 crore in 2024-25 to over Rs 163 crore in 2025-26, marking an increase of nearly Rs 65 crore in a year. The expenditure covered salaries, domestic and international travel, office expenses, medical reimbursements and other facilities provided to MPs.

A lawyer representing businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry and his wife Neelam Azhar Mahmood has been accused of lying under oath to fraudulently process the transfer of property to the couple’s trust. Kwame Ngwira of Brandon Law Firm allegedly misrepresented the couple’s citizenship status in a letter to the Land Registrar in Blantyre dated February 10, […] The post Chaudhry, lawyer, land officers accused of collusion in property transfer appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A senior officer at Chichiri Prison, Thomas Katambo, has appealed to communities across Malawi to welcome back individuals released from prison, arguing that acceptance is essential to curbing the country’s persistently high reoffending rate. Katambo said the tendency among some communities to shun or stigmatise former prisoners was, paradoxically, driving many of those individuals back […] The post Malawi seeks community support to curb prison reoffending appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Three suspects wanted in connection with the brutal kidnapping, torture and murder of an Indian national have fled Malawi, sparking an international manhunt as investigators close in on those left behind. Asif Khan, from Kurla in Mumbai, was allegedly kidnapped, tortured and killed in a case now believed to be linked to a shadowy gold-smuggling […] The post Manhunt as 3 suspects flee Malawi after horror kidnap, torture and murder of Indian gold-smuggling ‘operative’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A monster on the run after allegedly slaughtering his wife and their one-year-old son in a chilling suspected ritual killing has been caught just before he could flee the country. Levi Mkandawire, 30, was finally snared by police as he hid out in Biyambia Village, plotting a desperate escape across the border into Zambia — […] The post Evil dad on the run for ‘ritual murder’ of wife and baby son is caught trying to flee to Zambia appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.