Despite knowing that firefighters in the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) must operate minimally in pairs, a senior SCDF officer left a full-time national serviceman (NSF) to fight one alone. Muhammad Kamil Mohamed Yasin, 39, did so as he felt dizzy from the heat while fighting a fire at Block 91 Henderson Road in Bukit Merah on Dec 8, 2022, and wanted to rest. He gave 19-year-old Edward H. Go a thumbs up, left the HDB flat and did not tell colleagues that the NSF was fighting the fire alone. Sgt 1 Go was later found motionless in the kitchen and pronounced dead that day. On Jan 15, Kamil, 39, pleaded guilty to one charge of causing grievous hurt to Sgt 1 Go by committing a rash act which endangers life and was sentenced to six months’ jail. Sgt 1 Go was the first firefighter to die during an SCDF firefighting operation. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant (1). Sgt 1 Go’s family was present during Kamil’s hearing on Jan 15. Deputy Public Prosecutor Benjamin Low said Kamil has been a firefighter since 2008 and knew that firefighters must always operate minimally in pairs.

Last night, at around 4 a.m., rescue teams in Borgarfjörður were called out due to reports of tourists in trouble at Kattarhryggur, on their way up to Holtavörðuheiði.

Policy expert Fyodor Lukyanov explores how the new year will test Russia’s resilience and the global order Read Full Article at RT.com

A UK court has blocked deportation of a bisexual rapist, claiming the Jamaican man may face persecution if he returns to his home country Read Full Article at RT.com

Less than half of Americans surveyed described the country as an “adversary” Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow and Hanoi have agreed on LNG supplies and nuclear energy cooperation Read Full Article at RT.com

Germany’s delivery of RCH 155 howitzers to Ukraine, before equipping its own army, sparks a political backlash and discontent at home Read Full Article at RT.com

Galkayo (HOL) — Puntland forces have seized eight unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during an operation in the Cal Miskaad Mountains.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has called on opposition leaders to prepare for one-person, one-vote elections, pushing back against criticism voiced during a press conference held Tuesday by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, MP Abdirahman Abdishakur, and Senator Prof. Abdi Ismail Samatar.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali security forces intercepted a vehicle packed with explosives on Wednesday along the highway connecting Mogadishu and Afgooye.

Whenever Sharon Gaffka sees a mother pushing her baby in a pram or a toddler playing in the park, she starts to think of her own child - who would be celebrating their third birthday this summer.

A security consultant has told a planted date he joined the government to “catch spies” responsible for Hillary Clinton’s election loss Read Full Article at RT.com

Retired Army Ranger Patrick Creed has been sentenced to 13 years in prison Read Full Article at RT.com

For African states, joining the BRICS group is the best way to truly obtain economic independence Read Full Article at RT.com

A high-level enquiry committee set up by the Centre in November 2023 has recommended legal action against an individual regarding «activities of some organised criminal groups, terrorist organisations, drug peddlers, etc., who undermined the security interests of both India and the US». The Centre had set up a high-level panel in November 2023 shortly after concerns were raised by US authorities about security risks stemming from the alleged assassination plot of pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York.

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi states that the situation on the northern borders is stable but sensitive. The Indian Army is prepared and focuses on modern equipment development. Efforts continue to reduce violence in Jammu and Kashmir. Women's empowerment and self-reliance in defense production are emphasized.

Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, criticize RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's claim that true independence was achieved with the Ram Temple consecration, calling it an insult to the freedom movement and Constitution. The party inaugurated its new headquarters, named after Indira Gandhi.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Speaker of the National Assembly (AN), Carolina Cerqueira, has congratulated Margarida Talapa on her election as the new Speaker of the Mozambican Parliament.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Minister of State and Chief of Staff of the President of the Republic, Adão de Almeida, will witness on Wednesday (15) the inauguration of the President-elect of the Republic of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo.

[ISS] Withdrawing from the AU peace mission in Somalia could have significant consequences for Burundi.

Robby Kinlan, 21, from Quilty in Co. Clare, died on the Thai island of Koh Tao last week. His body was discovered in his bed with his phone in his hand and his earphones on

Les sénateurs membres de la Commission des lois, des affaires administratives et des droits de l'homme ont procédé à l'audition de Hermann Immongault, Ministre de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité, dans le cadre de l'examen du projet de loi organique portant code électoral en République Gabonaise. Ce dernier était accompagné de Murielle Minkoue épouse Mintsa, Ministre de la Réforme des Institutions, également Coordonnatrice Générale de la Commission nationale chargée de l'élaboration de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The four-legged robots will be used for surveillance as well as transporting light loads across challenging terrains Read Full Article at RT.com

Sierra Leone’s Health Minister Austin Demby has declared a public health emergency, following two confirmed cases of mpox Read Full Article at RT.com

They have been waiting to enter America since Washington’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, human rights activists claim Read Full Article at RT.com

According to the president of the national workers’ union, an estimated 109 more bodies are still in the shaft Read Full Article at RT.com

The bloc’s secretary-general, Mark Rutte, has called on all members to “prepare” for war and increase defense spending Read Full Article at RT.com

Phones4U billionaire John Caudwell has claimed his £90,000 Tesla Model X broke down on the day the warranty ran out.

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Slattery, 65, suffered a heart attack on Sunday night and died on Tuesday, his heartbroken partner of almost 40 years revealed.

Michael Shellenberger shocked Tucker Carlson by suggesting a new theory for what's causing some of the Los Angeles wildfires.

Like hundreds of social media users, a gynaecologist has also questioned the veracity of Blue's claim that she bedded '1,057 men in 12 hours'.

The Russian strikes - hitting vital energy facilities in the coldest weeks of winter - were led by Vladimir Putin's Tu-22 and Tu-95 strategic bombers.

Baidoa (HOL) – At least 40 members of the al-Shabab militant group were killed in an internal clash between rival factions of the group in the Bakol region, according to Southwest State TV on Tuesday.