At 105, M A Abdullah Maulavi embraced digital literacy through Kerala's Digi Keralam project, overcoming his reliance on others for news during the pandemic. This initiative, part of the state's push for 100% digital literacy, trained him and 2.2 million others in smartphone use and e-services. Kerala is set to be declared a fully digi-literate state on August 21.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro said the self-declared republic will secure international recognition during his tenure, making it the defining goal of his presidency.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has recalled midfielder Abdi Sharif to its national team for the September round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, rewarding the 24-year-old for his early-season performances with Cymru Premier club Connah’s Quay Nomads.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — Hundreds gathered Sunday night at the Brian Coyle Center, a community hub in Minneapolis’s Cedar-Riverside neighbourhood — often called “Little Mogadishu” — to support Omar Fateh, the first Somali American elected to the Minnesota State Senate and now the leading candidate in the city’s mayoral race. Fateh’s unlikely bid to become mayor of Minneapolis has become a rallying point not just for progressives, but for a global diaspora watching closely.

Former gymnast Amie Elizabeth. who has lived in London for the past two years, took to TikTok to share 'the things that blow Australians minds about living in the UK'.

An unlikely pair were caught deep in conversation as they enjoyed an intimate dinner in Canada.

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 Chancellor has been accused of seeking to 'punish people' for making sacrifices to buy their own homes.

Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth have raised eyebrows in recent weeks after spending time apart. 

During India's National Emergency (1975-1977), over 10.7 million people were sterilised, exceeding government targets by 60%. The Justice Shah Commission, investigating Emergency excesses, revealed widespread complaints, including forced sterilisations and related deaths. States like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh conducted the most sterilisations, driven by a focus on this single method and incentives/disincentives.

Beoncy Laishram, Northeast India's first transgender doctor, secured a Manipur High Court victory, affirming her right to update academic certificates to reflect her female identity. The court mandated authorities to reissue certificates within a month, citing the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. This ruling allows Beoncy to pursue her medical career without identity concerns.

Justice B Sudershan Reddy, the opposition's VP candidate, embraced the opportunity to champion constitutional ideals like equality and liberty, values he has cherished since 1971. Despite acknowledging the NDA's majority, he intends to appeal to MPs across party lines, urging them to assess candidates based on merit.

The Supreme Court is set to offer its opinion on the President's queries regarding the power to set timelines for governors and the President in assenting to bills. Despite objections from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the court indicated it would proceed if significant legal questions are involved.

The Cabinet has approved a bill to ban online money games involving fees or stakes, proposing penalties including jail time and fines for offenders, even banks facilitating transactions. Simultaneously, the bill aims to promote e-sports and social games without monetary exchange, establishing a regulatory body. The legislation addresses concerns about national security, addiction, and financial risks associated with unregulated platforms.

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky needs to be more flexible during peace talks, a UK diplomat has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Europe plans to turn Ukraine into a kind of a watchdog, this is indicated, among other things, by the fact that Western leaders openly tell Kiev what to do and how to behave: «Starting from determining the size of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, ending with what kind of a suit the president of Ukraine should to wear for visits», the source said

According to the publication, Washington fears that Europe's greater involvement in the conflict in Ukraine could lead to an even more destructive war in the future

Brussels would continue to supply Ukraine with weapons, impose sanctions against Russia, continue to integrate Ukraine into the EU, and demand an immediate ceasefire from Russia, said European Council head Antonio Costa and chief of the European diplomacy Kaja Kallas

Bloomberg has not yet provided any information about US leader Donald Trump's reaction to Budapest's proposal

Theft and embezzlement during the construction of fortifications on the border with Ukraine, with former governor of the Kursk Region Alexey Smirnov and his former deputy Alexey Dedov being the main defendants, contributed to the occupation of part of the region by Ukraine’s armed forces, a source in Russian law enforcement agencies said

The conflict has an “opportunity for lasting peace,” according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president has said that he wants the fighting to stop to save the lives of both Russians and Ukrainians Read Full Article at RT.com

Gen. David Allvin will retire halfway through his four-year term, becoming the most recent senior military official to be forced out by the Trump administration.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States is offering up to $10 million and potential resettlement for information on ISIS-Somalia’s financial operations, which officials consider a major ISIS affiliate in Africa.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is facing a sharp surge in diphtheria cases, with health officials warning that vaccine shortages, donor funding cuts, and systemic weaknesses have created one of the country’s most dangerous public health crises in years.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Three former Somali presidents have condemned the government’s handling of public land in Mogadishu, accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of violating constitutional safeguards and forcibly displacing poor families.

More than 55% of trade payments were made in the national currency in June, central bank data shows Read Full Article at RT.com

Le développement économique du Haut-Ogooué franchit une étape décisive avec l'exploitation imminente du gisement de fer de Baniaka, dont les réserves sont évaluées à près de 2 milliards de tonnes de minerai de haute teneur. Un projet stratégique qui s'annonce porteur d'avenir pour les populations locales, et particulièrement pour la jeunesse du département. Selon les projections, cette initiative devrait générer plus de 700 emplois directs et près de 2.000 emplois indirects, soit au (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le mardi 19 août 2025, le Ministre de l'Environnement, de l'Écologie et du Climat, Monsieur Mays Mouissi, a procédé à la signature d'un protocole d'accord (MoU) avec l'opérateur pétrolier Maurel & Prom Gabon SA, représenté par son Directeur Général, Monsieur Issempedjeno Ngaka. De cent millions de FCFA, cet accord traduit une volonté forte de consolider la coopération entre l'administration publique et le secteur privé, afin de renforcer la gouvernance environnementale et (...) - ENVIRONNEMENT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

En 65 ans d'Indépendance, le Gabon a adopté des politiques visant à équilibrer l'accessibilité des femmes aux postes politiques. Dans ce combat, malgré les pesanteurs d'ordre sociologique, une voix parmi tant d'autres fait écho à cette cause : celle de Sandrine Nguemebe Endamane dite la Queen Bikogo. Nous dressons ici son portrait. En effet, parmi ces femmes leaders d'opinions, Sandrine Nguemebe Endamane a une expérience multiple : professionnelle, associative et politique. Depuis (...) - PORTRAIT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Partager : Partager cet article (Ouvre une boite de dialogue) Le ministre des Outre-mer est attendu ce mardi, en Nouvelle-Calédonie, pour une visite cruciale de quatre jours. Manuel Valls doit lancer le comité de rédaction de l'accord de Bougival. Il devra aussi convaincre le FLNKS, qui a rejeté le texte, de revenir autour de la table.

Mangochi was on fire Sunday as former First Lady, Gertrude Mutharika, took the campaign trail by storm — unleashing a blistering attack on President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration and accusing it of dragging Malawians into untold misery. Addressing thousands at Mtuwa Ground in Mangochi North East, during a rally organized by shadow MP Overton S.S. Imedi, […] The post Gertrude Mutharika Blasts Tonse Alliance: “Five Years of Empty Promises and Suffering” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kampani ya Capital Oil Refining Industries (Cori) yathandiza timu yampira wamiyendo koma osewera ake ali akazi ya Kukoma Ntopwa ndi ndalama zokwana 10 miliyoni Kwacha kuti zithandizire timuyi pamene ikukachita nawo mpikisano wa chaka chino wa COSAFA womwenso ukathandizire kupeza matimu oti alowe nawo mu mpikisano wa CAF Women’s Champions League.   Timuyi inyamuka kupita […] The post Kukoma Ntopwa yalandira thandizo la K10 miliyoni appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Malawi’s fuel sector is set for a major boost following a new strategic partnership between two leading energy companies, African Energy and Petroleum Limited and Mount Meru Petroleum Malawi Limited. The collaboration, announced in a joint statement, will see African Energy and Petroleum—a subsidiary of Rukuru Holdings Limited—utilize Mount Meru’s fuel depots for receipt, […] The post Enhancing Fuel Distribution in Malawi: African Energy and Mount Meru Seal Strategic Deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Iceland has reaffirmed its commitment to Malawi’s development by endorsing the third phase of the Mangochi Basic Services Programme (MBSP), a K15.6 billion initiative set to transform service delivery across the lakeshore district. The programme—jointly funded by the Embassy of Iceland and the Government of Malawi—follows two earlier phases, MBSP I (2012–2016) […] The post Iceland Pumps K15.6 Billion into Mangochi Basic Services Programme Phase III appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.