The Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) has received a prestigious cooperation agreement from Creative Europe MEDIA, the European Union’s culture fund, marking a significant milestone for the festival.

An adjunct lecturer in Icelandic as a second language at the University of Iceland, who is also pursuing a doctorate in Icelandic linguistics, has been told that he cannot be granted Icelandic citizenship unless he proves his Icelandic proficiency by taking an official test. The Directorate of Immigration does not consider the documentation he has provided sufficient proof of his language skills.

We are oftentimes told that wisdom and street smarts come with age.However, Caleb Chua did not let his age stop him from making a difference in the community when he founded the Homewarmers initiative in April this year alongside some friends he met at a youth leaders programme.Speaking to AsiaOne on Saturday (Sept 6), the 18-year-old, who is pursuing a diploma in Human Resources, said that the ground-up initiative aims to provide seniors living alone with a sense of companionship and belonging through home visits and community events.He continued: «We just want to make sure that there are no seniors left behind in this very busy world, you know?»Chua said that in view of the large number of lonely deaths among seniors and social isolation among youths, he and his team believe connecting with the elderly through in-depth conversations would benefit both parties.When asked if a particular instance stuck with him in his journey, Chua said that visiting an elderly woman surnamed Khoo was one such experience.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland security forces on Saturday arrested former chairman of the Puntland Football Association, Mohamed Ali Isse (known as Ciiro), at Garowe airport as he prepared to leave the city.

Dhusamareeb (HOL) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working with international partners, said it killed 12 al-Shabaab fighters, including senior leaders, in a military operation in the Galguduud region on Friday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Federal lawmakers aligned with opposition groups accused the speaker of Somalia’s lower house on Saturday of violating the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure, saying his leadership has weakened Parliament and subordinated it to the presidency.

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has outlined its humanitarian response plan subsequent to the 12-day Israeli war against Iran, which started on June 13, highlighting UNICEF’s strategic initiatives, including funding requirements and partnerships with national implementing partners, to provide effective assistance to children and their families in vulnerable situations.

TEHRAN – Two young Iranian entrepreneurs have participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Youth Forum to open up new opportunities for collaborations in innovative and technological fields like artificial intelligence and digital economy.

TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the summer, June 22, until September 4, a total of 4.9 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the country, indicating a 43-percent decrease from the long-term figure of 8.5 mm, according to the Meteorological Organization.

TEHRAN – The International Center for Integrated Management of Watershed and Bio-Resources in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions (ICIMWB), as one of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) category 2 centers in the field of water and natural sciences, has managed to gain an important position in implementing scientific and educational programs related to comprehensive watershed management, Hamid Nouri, the head of ICIMWB has said.

The EU earlier accused Google of anti-competitive practices in the ad tech market Read Full Article at RT.com

The resistance Karen National Liberation Army (KNA) has been routed from Thinganniyaung along the strategic trade route, which it had held since 2023.

Fierce fighting has erupted near the Rakhine State border as the regime tries to push the Arakan Army (AA) out of neighboring heartland regions.

Jesse Watters warned that Power of Siberia 2 could meet the same fate as the sabotaged Nord Stream Read Full Article at RT.com

The Indian prime minister has said New Delhi and Washington share a strong strategic partnership amid US pressure over trade with Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

In an extraordinary day in politics, the Prime Minister shifted around key members of his top team after his deputy quit over her tax affairs.

After being forced into action by Angela Rayner 's resignation as Deputy Prime Minister over her tax row, Sir Keir carried out a frantic reshuffle of his administration.

Imagine a powerful president who grabs chunks of private enterprise for the state and forces companies to invest more at home by threatening penal tariffs if they don't.

The co-founder of an iconic 1960s rock band has died aged 78.

Berkeley Group called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to rule out further tax hikes on the housing industry in her upcoming Budget.

Anti-Muslim rhetoric was prominent at a conference where Trump administration allies called Britain the “canary in the coal mine” for problems they attributed to mass migration.

However, Russia is interested in the return of Western firms because any economy needs new technologies, competences, and investment, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov added

When speaking about the prospects for Western businesses’ return to Russia, Dmitry Peskov noted that Moscow would build a respectful dialogue with those who had fulfilled their obligations when exiting the Russian market

According to Reimont Otoni, Washington pursues a wrong foreign policy towards the Latin American region, oftentimes using direct threats

According to Russian Presidential Envoy for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoy, Russia’s recent history is a subject of hot debate

According to TASS Deputy Director General Marat Abulkhatin, the agency’s years-long experience of fighting disinformation could come in handy in such a situation

The latest nationally representative survey from the Institute for Public Opinion and Research (IPOR) indicates a significant shift in voter intentions, revealing that incumbent President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) are gaining decisive momentum in the final weeks of the campaign period. While the survey shows a competitive race, the most […] The post Chakwera Gains Significant Momentum in Final Moments, IPOR Survey Reveals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Unions representing workers in some state parastatals have threatened that they will lead scores of their members in a nationwide strike if the Government of Malawi does not implement a 30 percent salary increment they are demanding. The threat, contained in a letter the unions addressed to the Comptroller of Statutory Corporations Peter Simbani, has […] The post Public service disruption! Parastatals unions to hold strike over salary increment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Results of a new survey by the Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR) have revealed that President Lazarus Chakwera is the most recognized presidential candidate in Malawi. Chakwera is enjoying a comfortable awareness rate of 85%. Peter Mutharika of DPP is the second most popular candidate with a recognition rate of 79%, while Atupele […] The post Chakwera most popular candidate – New survey reveals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Malawi National Football Team, the Flames, reignited their World Cup hopes on Friday after stunning Namibia 2-1 at Obert Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Despite sitting second from the bottom of Group H with 9 points from 7 games, the Flames showed grit and firepower […] The post Flames scorch Namibia in Botswana appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Targeting India over its energy trade with Russia has damaged Washington’s hard-won trust with New Delhi Read Full Article at RT.com

Chinese and Zimbabwean leaders have agreed to deepen bilateral ties with a focus on trade, mining, infrastructure and investment Read Full Article at RT.com