Ólafur Haraldsson, CEO of Designing Reality, has created a 3D model of Hafnarfjörður.

The U.N. for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Sunday that it requires 1.42 billion U.S. dollars in 2025 to ramp up humanitarian operations in Somalia, where 5.98 million people are in need of assistance.

When Joy Akinkunmi signed up for a science fair two years ago, she had no idea that something she was seeing at home would serve as the inspiration for her project. She recently received an award for her work.

Some federal public servants in Ottawa wait nearly an hour each morning for a coveted spot in one of the city's suburban co-working spaces rather than endure the commute to their government offices downtown.

Reg Willick, 62, from Spiritwood, Sask., finished the Great World Race on Nov. 21, 2024: running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.

Despite a $29 million investment into a new police force focused on Alberta's section of the Canada-U.S. border, some experts question its practicality and effectiveness.

A person has died after being struck by a falling tree branch in Surrey during Saturday's windstorm on B.C.'s south coast, according to the police.

When Strictly bosses signed Liverpudlian comedian Chris McCausland to appear on the high-profile show, they thought he would last two weeks, maybe three.

The former house speaker has had hip replacement surgery after falling in Luxembourg Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian Republic of Chechnya plans to open a network of pharmacies with separate services for males and females Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine’s deliberate attacks on Russian media workers have been supported by the West, the Foreign Ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Walter Braga Netto is now thought to have been a key player in an alleged plot to seize power after Brazil’s 2022 election Read Full Article at RT.com

UK premier Keir Starmer has claimed that more sanctions on Russia and weapons for Ukraine will bolster Kiev’s negotiating position Read Full Article at RT.com

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India's evolving foreign policy, emphasizing it as a necessary adaptation, not a political attack. He cited four key drivers: changes in India's development model, the shift from a bipolar to multipolar world, increasing globalization, and technology's impact.

The Indian government launched the 'Jalvahak' scheme to boost cargo movement via inland waterways, offering up to 35% operating cost reimbursements. Three cargo ships were flagged off, inaugurating fixed-schedule services on key routes. Cargo volumes on national waterways have seen significant growth, and the government aims to further increase this by 2030 and 2047.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of providing illegal Rohingya refugees with housing, utilities, and financial aid. Puri refuted AAP's claims that the central government was settling Rohingyas, citing a 2022 clarification. Delhi BJP echoed Puri's statement, accusing AAP of misleading the public and diverting attention from core issues.

A gang of four was arrested for kidnapping actor Mushtaq Mohammad Khan from Delhi airport and holding him for ransom in Uttar Pradesh. They lured Khan with an event invitation, then abducted him, demanding bank details. Khan escaped, but the gang withdrew ₹2.2 lakh. Police also foiled their plan to kidnap Shakti Kapoor and are investigating links to other similar cases, including comedian Sunil Pal's kidnapping.

Ramdas Athawale, chief of the Republican Party of India (Athawale), expressed disappointment over being excluded from the Maharashtra cabinet expansion despite promises from CM Devendra Fadnavis. Athawale, a Union minister, highlighted his party's contribution to the Mahayuti alliance's victory and reiterated his demand for a ministerial berth, citing the significant Dalit vote share they secured.

On December 6, 2024, Malawian advocates led by Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda made a groundbreaking appearance before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, marking a significant moment in the advocacy for climate justice as they argued a case focusing on the “Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change.” This represents […] The post Malawi Makes Historic Appearance at ICJ, Advocates for Climate Change Reparations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Officials from UTM have voiced concerns over the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the plane crash that tragically claimed the life of former Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima and eight others. Speaking to the press, UTM spokesperson Felix Njawala criticized the report, stating that it “hangs in the air” and leaves more questions […] The post UTM expresses dissatisfaction with Commission’s plane crash report appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The president-elect’s personnel decisions raise questions about whether his true priorities square with those of the people who voted for him.

White House seeks to reframe a beleaguered policy as a success. Critics say Gaza tragedy should not be downplayed.

Raimundas Vaiksnoras, Lithuania's Chief of Defense Staff, had trained military specialists for Ukraine even before the current hostilities began

Russian athletes won 64 medals (20 gold, 21 silver and 23 bronze medals) and took the eighth place in the unofficial overall standings

The construction of a new Carribean port is already underway, Laureano Ortega Murillo said

Even within the CIS Ukraine was in a semi-legal position because they had not ratified all of the CIS-related agreements, including the CIS founding acts, Nikolay Bordyuzha said

The Israeli side motivated this step by recalling that last week Ireland supported South Africa’s legal motion against Israel with the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide

The Russian leader also ordered to set up a governmental working group led by Deputy Prime Minister Davelyev, Dmitry Peskov said

According to the ministry, 46 people have been killed in the past 24 hours alone

Climate change poses a serious threat to the most important aspects of life in mountain countries. These include an increase in natural disasters, threats to food security, growing hungry populations, the most vulnerable of whom are women and girls, slower economic growth, water scarcity and growing tensions between countries.

No information about casualties or a possible oil spill is available at this point

Also, seven Ukrainian motor vehicles, three artillery mounts and 10 mortars were destroyed

Air defenses downed a MiG-29 fighter jet belonging to the Ukrainian air force, eight US-made HIMARS multiple rocket launchers and 116 unmanned aerial vehicles

Two rescue tugboats and two helicopters have been dispatched, the Federal Agency for Sea and Inland Water Transport reported

According to the Crimean department of the Russian Emergencies Ministry, two oil tankers were damaged in a storm in the waters of the Black Sea