The Israeli military reports that it conducted retaliatory strikes again Yemen’s Houthi militants Read Full Article at RT.com

Fashion model and TV host Svetlana Savitskaya has been fatally struck by a car in Paris, according to media reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Somaliland is hoping US President-elect Donald Trump will support the self-proclaimed republic’s statehood push when he takes office Read Full Article at RT.com

The US government is facing a shutdown after a spending bill was scrapped under pressure from Donald Trump and Elon Musk Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian president has proposed testing Western defense systems against Moscow’s new hypersonic missile system Read Full Article at RT.com

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed concerns about live-in relationships, stating they clash with Indian societal values and could disrupt traditional structures. Citing European examples, he questioned the impact on children and societal norms. He also touched upon the sex ratio imbalance and its potential implications, while firmly condemning marital rape and advocating for consensual rights within marriage.

With US Republicans backing recognition of Somaliland, a top Chinese diplomat has visited Mogadishu to offer Beijing’s support

Hargeisa (HOL) – The bodies of Huda Ahmed Farah and Hamse Ahmed Yusuf were discovered Thursday morning inside a luxury car in Hargeisa’s Shabab neighbourhood.

Dhusamareb (HOL) – The Somali National Army (SNA), in coordination with Galmudug regional forces and local residents, intercepted two vehicles suspected of transporting fuel and other supplies to the al-Shabab militant group, officials confirmed Thursday.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is facing a fierce backlash from citizens, businesses, and concerned industry players after its controversial decision to award a key fiscal tax stamps contract to SICPA, a Swiss company mired in a web of corruption allegations. Despite mounting concerns and undeniable evidence that MRA flouted its own procurement guidelines, the […] The post MRA still mum on allegations of procurement favors to corruption-tainted SICPA in fiscal marks contract appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Go Fresh, a leading butchery chain store, has announced the signing of Zeze and Dorothy Kingston as their official brand ambassadors in a vibrant launch event attended by representatives from major chain stores and notable influencers. The 12-month partnership seeks to emphasize the connection between family, trust, and premium quality meat products that Go Fresh […] The post Go Fresh Unveils the Kingstons as Brand Ambassadors in Star-Studded Event appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

To support those in need, FairPrice will be extending its daily discount schemes for Pioneer Generation, Merdeka Generation and Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Orange and Blue cardholders into 2025.  These cardholders can enjoy a three per cent discount on purchases on selected days of the week. The discount scheme will be available across all FairPrice stores and Unity outlets till Dec 31, 2025, FairPrice Group said on Thursday (Dec 19). Discount schemes at FairPrice will be extended till Dec 31, 2025.  PHOTO: FairPrice Group The CHAS Orange discount scheme, introduced in October, aims to help more Singaporeans afford daily essentials. It is available to individuals whose total gross household monthly income per family member living together ranges from $1,501 to $2,300. 

SINGAPORE — Travellers can expect very heavy traffic at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, and are advised to factor in additional waiting time. In a statement on Thursday (Dec 19), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said over 3.4 million travellers crossed the land checkpoints during the first week of year-end school holidays, between Dec 15 and 21. On Dec 13, a record of over 553,000 travellers crossed in a single day, with the figure surpassing the previous peak of more than 543,000 travellers on Sept 6. Car travellers leaving Singapore during peak periods had to wait up to three hours to clear immigration, due to traffic tailback from Malaysia, said ICA. «Travellers are advised to factor in additional waiting time, especially over the weekends,» said the agency. «Alternatively, travellers can consider taking the cross-border bus services.» Travellers are also advised to co-operate with ICA officers, observe traffic rules, and maintain lane discipline.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, December 18, received a message from his Angolan counterpart Joao Laurenço, who is the facilitator of the Luanda process.

[New Times] Nine people including Theoneste Nsengimana, the creator of the YouTube channel Umubavu TV, are being prosecuted on charges of forming a criminal association and conspiring to commit offenses against the government or the president.

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Chad's electoral commission has asked the central African state's military to help protect election officials and candidates amid a spike in attacks ahead of Dec. 29 elections.

Surveillance technology is increasingly visible along the U.S. border, and Canada says it wants to invest in it, too. But what are the consequences of an increasingly surveilled border?

Born in 1983 from community demands in the wake of internal troubles, Akwesasne's Indian Time newspaper published its final edition Thursday as tensions returned to this Indigenous territory that is severed by the Canada-U.S. border. 

Bold and sarcastic emails are sending a message that employees won’t work outside of their regular hours. But not all snarky autoreplies strike the right tone.

BJP MP Mukesh Rajput, a three-term representative from Farrukhabad, was hospitalized after a clash with INDIA bloc MPs during Lok Sabha protests. Rajput sustained a head injury and was admitted to the ICU. Fellow BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi was also injured in the incident.

Top US and Indian officials, including Ambassador Kwatra and US Deputy Secretary Campbell, visited NASA's Johnson Space Center to bolster space cooperation. They reviewed the progress of joint ventures, including training of Indian astronauts for a 2025 International Space Station mission and the upcoming launch of the NISAR Earth science satellite.

Arvind Kejriwal criticizes Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, labeling them disrespectful and indicative of the BJP's perspective on the architect of the Indian Constitution. Kejriwal questions BJP allies, urging reflection on Shah's statement, which allegedly hurt millions. Shah's comments, made during a Rajya Sabha debate, targeted the Congress for invoking Ambedkar's name for political gain.

Chaos erupted outside Parliament as BJP MP Pratap Sarangi accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing him, causing an injury. Gandhi denied the claim, alleging BJP MPs obstructed and threatened him. Congress shared a video appearing to show BJP MPs blocking their entry to Parliament.

Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge reported being pushed by BJP MPs during a Parliament protest. The incident caused him to fall and injure his knees. Kharge struggled to enter the building. The INDIA bloc protested, demanding an apology from home minister Amit Shah. The protest escalated into a shouting match between opposing parties.

A scuffle broke out outside Parliament between BJP and INDIA bloc MPs after Rahul Gandhi approached BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi, who had been injured during the confrontation. BJP MPs accused Gandhi of pushing Sarangi, while Gandhi denied the allegations and claimed he was obstructed and pushed by BJP MPs.

Ukraine’s Economic Security Bureau has reportedly targeted registered OnlyFans content creators as part of a wider tax enforcement campaign Read Full Article at RT.com

AI is being used for the first time to classify questions for the direct line with Russian president Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine must make progress on reforming the military and strengthening democracy to join NATO, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian citizens’ questions focus on domestic issues, while AI has aided in processing over 1.7 million inquiries Read Full Article at RT.com

Metry Seaga, CEO of JFP Limited, was yesterday re-elected as president of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) during a council meeting held at the organisation’s offices on Hope Road in St Andrew. This marks Seaga’s final year in his...