The 4th Tripartite Technical Boundary Committee (TTBC) meeting, involving Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan, was held from December 17 - 19 at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala. The meeting aimed to track progress on decisions made in earlier sessions in December 2019, September 2021, and December 2021. Key objectives included revising work plans and budgets for establishing the tri-junction and agreeing on a start date for reaffirming the boundary point.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state President Said Abdullahi Deni announced plans to introduce a new regional currency by the beginning of 2025 to boost the state’s economy.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reaffirmed his administration's commitment to enabling Somali citizens to elect their federal and regional leaders directly by 2026.

Syed Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, Ajmer Dargah's spiritual head, lauded RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's call to avoid new temple disputes. Bhagwat's advice against creating further religious conflicts, particularly after the Sambhal Jama Masjid survey and the Ajmer Sharif Dargah petition, was praised as promoting national unity and progress. He emphasized the importance of harmony and acknowledged the Ram Temple's significance while discouraging further discord.

AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi criticized actor Allu Arjun for his alleged insensitive response to a fatal stampede at a Pushpa 2 screening. Owaisi claimed Arjun, upon hearing of the death and injuries, remarked about the film's success and continued watching. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy condemned Arjun's actions and revealed the actor defied police denial of security permission for the event.

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that cabinet portfolio assignments are expected imminently, either Saturday evening or Sunday morning. This follows the recent swearing-in of 39 ministers before the winter legislative session concluded. While Fadnavis, along with deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, took oath earlier this month, the allocation of ministerial portfolios within the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance government has been pending.

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TEHRAN – Female scholars constitute 665 out of 4,818 most-cited researchers of the country, more than 13 percent of the total, Ahmad Fazelzadeh, the head of the Islamic World Science Citation (ISC) Institute, has said.

TEHRAN –Sharif University of Technology students have claimed the first top three positions in a programming contest known as the 25th International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) for the West Asia region.

TEHRAN –During a ceremony held in Tehran on Saturday, the winners of international scientific Olympiads were honored in the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian.

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) rescued 630 individuals over the past three days.

Home minister Amit Shah highlighted the Modi government's achievements in the Northeast, citing 20 peace accords and 9,000 militant surrenders. He emphasized a shift in policing strategies, focusing on justice delivery. Shah underscored infrastructure investments and the potential of the land boundary agreement with Bangladesh to boost the region's economy.

Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, 89, passed away on Friday. The five-time chief minister was cremated with state honors in Sirsa on Saturday. Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum, acknowledging Chautala's contributions to Haryana's development and his championing of farmers' interests. His son, Abhay Singh Chautala, vowed to continue his father's legacy.

BJP MLC C T Ravi, recently arrested and released for allegedly using derogatory language against a minister, claims a threat to his life and accuses the government of conspiracy. He alleges being taken to isolated locations during his arrest and demands protection, holding the government responsible for his safety. Ravi maintains respectful behavior and calls for a judicial investigation into police conduct.

Congress plans nationwide protests demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation for alleged disrespect towards Ambedkar. The party has declared a week-long campaign including press conferences, marches, and a memorandum to the President. They accuse Shah of mocking the invocation of Ambedkar's name during a parliamentary discussion on the Constitution.

India and Russia strengthened counter-terrorism cooperation during a joint working group meeting in Moscow. Both nations discussed combating radicalization, terror financing, and the misuse of technology for terrorism. Russia reiterated its support for India's permanent UN Security Council seat, echoing endorsements from other world leaders. India's bid highlights its growing global influence and peacekeeping contributions.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy criticized actor Allu Arjun for attending a Pushpa-2 screening despite police denial, alleging his presence led to a fatal stampede. Reddy highlighted Allu Arjun's roadshow amidst the chaos and contrasted the support he received from film personalities with the lack of empathy for the stampede victim's injured son.

Two HDB flats in the quiet neighbourhoods of Bukit Batok and Choa Chu Kang hid a shocking secret. They were allegedly being used by tenants to offer sexual services, which were promoted and arranged via online messaging apps. In an operation that took place on Dec 5, officers from the Jurong Police Division raided the two units simultaneously. AsiaOne was among the media invited to visit the two scenes, where officers arrested four suspects and found various items such as baby oil, wet wipes as well as a stash of condoms. The police were alerted to suspicious activity in these units via multiple calls and reports. The shoebox containing the hidden camera at the unit along Choa Chu Kang Street 52. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Danial Zahrin At the first flat, located along Choa Chu Kang Street 52, a surveillance camera was concealed in a shoebox placed on a rack outside the flat.

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According to the law enforcement agencies, a total of 205 people suffered injuries, with 41 being in critical condition

TASS has gathered the main information about the incident

«The enemy lost up to 285 troops, two armored combat vehicles, two motor vehicles, a D-30 122 mm howitzer, a US-made M119 105 mm howitzers and five field ammunition depots,» the ministry added

Prime Minister Modi invites everyone to experience the Rann Utsav in Gujarat's Kutch, showcasing its unique culture, arts, crafts, and historical sites like Dholavira. The festival, running until February 28, highlights the region's transformation from past disasters into a hub of tourism and cultural preservation, recognized by the UN.

India’s forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 sq km since 2021, according to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023. Forest cover alone rose by 156 sq km, reaching 21.76% of the country’s total geographical area. Tree cover also expanded by 1,289 sq km. The overall green cover now stands at 25.17% of India’s land.

200 families from Tataskweyak Cree Nation won’t get Christmas hampers after a funding request under Jordan’s Principle was denied by Indigenous Services Canada for not meeting their criteria. The hampers were cancelled after groceries had already been purchased, leaving an Inuk-owned company out $20,000.

Canada’s chief actuary says Alberta would be entitled to interest from the Canada Pension Plan proportional to the money Albertans invested, should the province withdraw from CPP.