Plagued by decades of political unrest and extreme weather events more and more Somalis are seeking to emigrate. Many of them hope to journey to the French Overseas Territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean to escape from poverty and persecution. French authorities estimate that there are over 100,000 migrants living in Mayotte now.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Hosh announced Tuesday that Puntland will rejoin negotiations for the country's electoral process amid a political standoff between the federal government and Puntland leaders.

Dozens of protesters have been arrested in Kenya during nationwide clashes between police and demonstrators, according to rights groups, as anger swells over a wave of alleged abductions of government critics.

[New Times] President Kagame has assured Rwandans that the country's security and sovereignty will be protected in the face of instability affecting the region.

Iceland Monitor wishes you all a happy new year and thanks you for your support over the past year.

Gazprom has confirmed that the gas flow stopped on January 1 Read Full Article at RT.com

Dozens of people have been injured in a stampede following New Year’s Eve celebrations in Doha, Sputnik reports Read Full Article at RT.com

US President-elect Donald Trump is fully capable of ending the Ukraine conflict, Vladimir Zelensky has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will commence accepting applications for a refund of contributions made in 2017 on January 1, 2025. While the NHT begins to accept applications for the new refund year on January 1, qualified contributors are being...

The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion people on New Year’s Day, according to the United Stated Census Bureau estimates. The 0.9 per cent increase in 2024 was a slight slowdown from 2023, when...

The commencement of physical works under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme is being described by Robert Morgan, minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation...

When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year’s first chance to see fireballs in the sky. A waning crescent moon means good visibility under clear and dark conditions. Most meteor showers are named for the constellations...

The Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) has delivered a blow to Moon Palace Jamaica Grande, ruling that it pays a former employee US$230,000 or J$36 million in compensation for unjustifiable dismissal. The 20-page ruling was handed down on December...

EXCL: Almost two million penalty charge notices have been handed out to drivers in London over just two and a half years for entering low-traffic neighbourhoods ( LTNs ).

Marguerita Sheridan, 21, suffered critical injuries and passed away after a van crashed into her in Rathkeale, Co Limerick.

North India is reeling under cold weather with temperatures plummeting across several states. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with a thin layer of fog enveloping parts of the national capital. On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a temperature of 10.30 am.

According to the new oil output restoration schedule published on the OPEC website, the production increase is planned for the period from April 2025 to the end of September 2026

The ban was introduced in Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachai-Circassia, North Ossetia, Chechnya, Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions

The US Department of Justice is fighting against the release of a 36-year-old Virginia man whose home was raided in mid-December Read Full Article at RT.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extend New Year greetings for 2025, emphasizing opportunities, health and prosperity. Celebrations occur nationwide with parties, cultural events, and fireworks. Major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and tourist spots such as Manali see large gatherings and vibrant festivities.

«If a BJP leader can dare to make such statements about Kerala, which is a symbol of pluralistic culture and harmony, it is because he enjoys impunity from the party's leadership,» Karat told ANI.

The Travancore Devaswom Board has temporarily suspended issuing special passes for devotees arriving via the forest route to Sabarimala. This measure aims to reduce wait times for darshan among those using the virtual queue system. The suspension follows a significant increase in the number of devotees taking the forest path. No special passes will be issued until further notice.

Offrir un repas aux sans-abri pour le dernier soir de 2024, c’est la bonne action organisée par l’association CIE ou centre international d’évangélisation. Ce soir une dizaine de membres sillonneront les rues de Papeete pour apporter un peu de chaleur aux sans-abris. 150 plats leur ont été préparés.

La dernière course de l'année a de plus en plus de succès. La Nike Saint-Sylvestre s'est tenue ce mardi 31 décembre entre la mairie de Faa'a et le rond-point de Heiri. Elle a réuni 182 coureurs, près de 80 de plus que l'année passée.

Data obtained from the Russian defense ministry’s daily bulletins and other open-access information from its officials indicates that Kiev lost some 595,000 troops as killed or wounded in action in 2024

US President-elect told reporters that he had received an invitation to attend the funeral

The statutory monthly minimum wage is the minimum salary of Russians before deducting personal income tax

A leading automotive expert has called for drivers to be taxed based on how heavy their vehicle is in an attempt to help to the environment.

French troops will begin their withdrawal from Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) in January 2025, as announced by the Ivorian government. Read Full Article at RT.com

A Singapore-registered car drove off after colliding with a motorcycle in Johor Bahru on Dec 29. Dashcam footage of the incident shared on X show a white sedan switching lanes to head in the direction of the Causeway towards Woodlands at 5.39pm. It knocks over a motorcycle and briefly stops ahead of the bike but drives off once the motorcyclist gets back up. The car, however, gets stuck in traffic, which allows a policeman to reach it on foot just two minutes after the collision. PHOTO: Screengrab/X/Update11111 Some Malaysian netizens were enraged by the incident, accusing Singaporeans of being disrespectful while in other countries. One X user tagged Singapore's police, government agencies and even Singapore Airlines to complain: «The country is rich but poor in manners.»