The Russian Ski Federation announced the purchase of the Volvo tractor for the wax truck in early May

Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis added that Switzerland «has never stopped efforts to find a peaceful resolution» of the conflict

According to the Russian top diplomat, this understanding was confirmed during last phone talk between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump

The Russian Foreign Minister noted that numerous experts, politicians and officials have repeatedly warned that the lifting of the sanctions may play a negative role

Earlier, Russia’s Federal Security Service reported that it had prevented a terrorist attack on the Crimean Bridge planned by Ukrainian special services

India's political sphere saw B Sudershan Reddy nominated for Vice President, while Suryakumar Yadav will captain the Asia Cup cricket team. Mumbai grappled with deadly floods, prompting evacuations, and Indian Railways is set to tighten baggage rules. Globally, Russia dismissed a long-term Ukraine peace deal without security guarantees.

The US president had previously expressed an interest in visiting Moscow, the foreign minister recalled Read Full Article at RT.com

Joe Kumbun explains why the victorious AA has halted its conquests in Rakhine, and three townships remain under junta control—for now.

Visiting Magwe, a resistance stronghold, the junta boss claimed his planned poll has international backing; he urged troops and locals to ‘do their duty’ and vote.

The BJP downplayed the impact of US tariffs on India, emphasizing the nation's strong domestic consumption, contributing significantly to its GDP. Syed Zafar Islam highlighted India's resilience amidst global economic challenges, contrasting it with higher inflation rates in the US and UK. He credited PM Modi's policies for strengthening India's economy, citing positive outlooks from international rating agencies.

LIVEBLOG: Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky will meet, Donald Trump has said after a White House summit with European leaders aimed at bringing an end to the Ukraine war.

The popular daytime show covered the 80th anniversary of Holocaust Memorial Day back in January - but failed to say its victims were Jewish.

The Kremlin branded a 40-minute phone call between President Trump and Putin on Monday as 'frank' and only 'fairly constructive'.

Ore Oduba has heartbreakingly admitted his 'life went up in smoke' as he opened up on his turbulent few years.

Nine individuals have been arrested on Tuesday (Aug 19) for alleged fixing matches in the 2025 K Star National Basketball League Division 1.The arrested individuals are aged between 19 and 35 years old, of whom eight are Singaporean while one is a Permanent Resident, said the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) in a statement the same day.According to CPIB, some of the individuals arrested are players in the basketball teams taking part in the competition.One of the alleged fixed matches was a match between Tagawa and Tong Whye which took place on Aug 1. Tagawa won the match with a score of 66 against Tong Whye's 43 points. The individuals are currently being investigated for suspected offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, said CPIB.«Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption, and match-fixing of any form is not condoned in Singapore,» the agency said, adding that it will take firm enforcement action against any parties involved, if they have given, received, or offered bribes to fix a match.[[nid:721106]]dana.leong@asiaone.com

Malaysia's transport ministry is prepared to discuss the implementation of cross-border e-hailing with Singapore, according to transport minister Anthony Loke.Loke told the Malaysian Parliament on Monday (Aug 18) that Singapore was not ready to discuss the proposal when it was previously raised with former Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.«This matter cannot be implemented by one party alone, both sides must agree before it can be implemented,» Loke was quoted by Bernama as saying.He explained that any proposal to allow cross-border e-hailing requires in-depth discussions at the government-to-government level.«We hope to continue these discussions and hope that Singapore will respond positively so that this idea can become a reality,» NST quoted him as saying.The Land Transport Authority (LTA) had clarified on Aug 3 that there are no plans to «fully liberalise» ride-hailing services between Singapore and Johor Bahru.

A Singaporean man who brutally killed his wife and stepson in Melaka was sentenced by a Malaysian court to 72 years' jail and 24 strokes of the cane on Monday (Aug 18).Shahrul Nizam Zuraimy, 36, had murdered and dismembered his wife Norfazera Bidin, 27, and his 11-year-old stepson Muhammad Iman Ashraf between 6pm on Oct 6 and 7.30am on Oct 7, 2019, at a house in Taman Merdeka Jaya in the Melaka Tengah district.He hid their severed heads, dumped some body parts in a bush, and cleaned the house before fleeing to the Republic. He was later arrested in Singapore and handed over to Malaysian police, according to the New Straits Times (NST).In court on Monday, the prosecution and victim's family asked for Shahrul Nizam to be given the death penalty.But he was spared the gallows by Judge Datuk Anselm Charles Fernandis, who sentenced him to 36 years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for each of the two murder charges.His jail sentence will run consecutively and is backdated to the date of his arrest on Oct 11, 2019, reported Bernama.[[nid:464361]]

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced the availability of simultaneous interpretation in all 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, completing the list with the addition of Kashmiri, Konkani, and Santhali. This advancement ensures smoother communication, reflecting India's linguistic diversity in parliamentary proceedings. BJP MP Dr.

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav appealed to Bihar voters. He wants them to support Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for Prime Minister in 2029. Yadav aims to defeat the National Democratic Alliance in the upcoming state elections. He criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's government. Yadav accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of voter disenfranchisement.

The vice-presidential election heats up as the opposition nominates former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy, challenging NDA's CP Radhakrishnan. This «South vs South» contest puts regional parties like DMK, YSRCP, and BRS in a bind. With NDA holding a comfortable majority in both houses, the election outcome hinges on potential defections.

Maharashtra is grappling with severe flooding due to incessant rains, claiming at least six lives and displacing hundreds. Mumbai and other districts are on high alert as the IMD forecasts more intense rainfall. Authorities are evacuating vulnerable areas, with the NDRF and Army assisting in rescue operations. Farmland is submerged, and infrastructure is severely damaged, disrupting connectivity across the state.

The BJP has strongly criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after a video surfaced allegedly showing his car running over a police constable during the 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla shared the video, claiming the officer was critically injured and Gandhi did not stop to check on him.

Jewellery brand Laurence Coste has risen to prominence since becoming a favourite of Zara Tindall.

Kiev must make decisions of this kind on its own in the course of negotiations, Chancellor Merz has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Asian neighbors agreed on the need for better bilateral ties during the latest boundary negotiations in New Delhi on Tuesday Read Full Article at RT.com

Mallikarjun Kharge announced that former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy is the INDIA bloc's candidate for the Vice Presidential elections on September 9. Kharge praised Reddy as a distinguished jurist and champion of social justice, highlighting his pro-poor judgments and commitment to the Constitution. Reddy will file his nomination on August 21, with opposition parties uniting in support.

Sanjay Kumar from Lokniti-CSDS apologised for a post about Maharashtra election data. The post incorrectly showed a voter decrease in two constituencies. BJP criticised Kumar, alleging bias. The apology occurred amid tensions between the India bloc and the Election Commission of India. Rahul Gandhi accused the ECI of vote theft.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi again criticised Jawaharlal Nehru for the Indus Water Treaty, claiming it favored Pakistan and harmed Indian farmers. He stated Nehru himself admitted the treaty's lack of benefit. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi countered, accusing Modi of evading responsibility by blaming past leaders after being in power for 11 years.

During his visit, CM Dhami said that he «appeals to the tourists coming to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand to spend 5 per cent of their travel expenses on the purchase of local products» on the call made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

NSA Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, highlighting the positive impact of the Modi-Xi meeting in Kazan on bilateral relations. Doval noted improved border conditions and increased engagement. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of maintaining peace at the border and preventing differences from escalating into disputes during his meeting with Wang Yi.

Locals fear fresh fighting and regime airstrikes, as public anger grows over mediator China’s silence on civilian casualties.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s elite Danab Commandos, backed by international partners, killed more than 100 al-Shabab fighters in an operation near the town of Awdhegle in the Lower Shabelle region, the Defense Ministry said Monday.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland has accused Turkey of meddling in its internal affairs after the Turkish ambassador to Somalia met Sultan Abubakar Wabar, a traditional leader linked by Hargeisa to past unrest in the Awdal region.

Ukraine reportedly wants Europe to bankroll its large weapons deal with the US Read Full Article at RT.com