Hassan al-Shaybani said that the new Syrian authorities hope to build strategic relationships with Riyadh in all areas

Authorities at the Coutts, Alta., border crossing seized 189 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated value of about $2 million, that was being shipped into Canada.

Opposition Spokesman on Finance and the Public Service, Julian Robinson, is calling for Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams, to appoint the Appeal Tribunal of the Financial Services Commission (FSC). Robinson says this...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that an oil spill is impacting the road between Coopers Pen, Trelawny and the Queens Highway in St Ann. The NWA says its team is working with the fire department to have the area cleaned. It is urging...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade and other state agencies are probing a fire at the Constant Spring Arcade in St Andrew this morning. Three shops were affected by the inferno. Two of the shops, a bar and restaurant, were destroyed. The fire started about 8...

For the first time all year, Jamaica last week recorded single-digit murders during a period covering seven days. For the week of December 21-28, the country recorded nine homicides, according to data published this morning by the Jamaica...

A man who is a security guard suspected of being involved in a series of burglary incidents has been arrested and charged after an imitation gun was found at his home during a police operation. Charged with possession of prohibited weapon is 22-...

Reflecting on significant global events of 2024: a devastating tsunami hit Japan, the EU approved an AI regulation, Narendra Modi secured a third term, Donald Trump returned to the White House despite assassination attempts, Syrian rebels ended Bashar al-Assad's rule, and the UK saw Labour topple Conservatives.

The shutdown in Katra town, Jammu against the proposed ropeway project continues into its sixth day, extended until Jan 1 by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti. A protester fainted during a hunger strike demanding the release of 18 detained Samiti members, causing family members to join the agitation.

A pan-India home buyers organization has called on the consumer affairs department to establish guidelines for real estate advertising. It flagged that 34% of real estate ads examined by ASCI were misleading, with Maharashtra RERA's average penalty of Rs 14,000-15,000 insufficient to deter violators.

The days when a Manitoba premier could ride a bicycle to work alone and unworried about their security seem like a long time ago.

Municipal leaders across Quebec are looking for ways to get young people, especially women, to run for local office in next year's elections, but that is a tall order given the well-documented incidents of harassment and intimidation faced by elected officials in the province.

Toronto police say they're receiving an 'increasing' number of reports about a scam where suspects send their victims 'graphic violent images' in an effort to extort money from them.

The plane that caught fire upon landing at Halifax's airport over the weekend has been removed, and the runway has reopened.

As Canadians take time off to celebrate the holidays, many federal offices, stores and businesses will be closed across the country on New Year's Day.

Ukraine’s PM has revealed that the US is to give $15 billion to Kiev taken from frozen Russian assets that Moscow says are being stolen Read Full Article at RT.com

Treasury Secretary Yellen says the US has depleted the budget allocated for Ukraine aid, Biden signs off on another tranche of $2.5 billion Read Full Article at RT.com

Musk to provide cellphone coverage to Ukraine from space in deal expected to enhance country’s connectivity amid the conflict with Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Slovakia has described as “baseless” a statement by Ukrainian leader Zelensky alleging collusion between Bratislava and Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s Defense Ministry has reported the successful capture of two Donbass villages near the strategic city of Pokrovsk Read Full Article at RT.com

Gen Z's slang in 2024 saw terms like 'brain rot,' 'demure,' and 'manifest' become increasingly popular. Dictionaries highlighted these words, reflecting digital media's impact, societal trends, and polarisation. Notable mentions include 'brat,' 'rawdogging,' and 'kakistocracy,' capturing cultural shifts and anxieties, while 'lavender marriage' emerged as a unique relationship concept.

India neared joining nations with space-docking technology as Isro launched the SpaDeX mission, putting two satellites in space for docking attempts. The mission, crucial for Chandrayaan-4 and Bhartiya Antriksh Station, also included astrobiology experiments and payloads from private sector startups and educational institutions onboard POEM.

The Centre has declared the Wayanad landslides in Kerala, which occurred on July 30, as a disaster of severe nature. The catastrophic event claimed over 200 lives, injured many, and caused significant displacement. The Union home ministry has assured additional assistance through the National Disaster Response Fund.

A Mumbai special court sentenced 65-year-old Nitin Bhanushali to 20 years in prison for drug trafficking in a 1989 contraband seizure case. Bhanushali and others were found with 4,365 kg of hashish valued at Rs 2.62 crore. The court emphasized the social menace of narcotic addiction and noted Bhanushali showed no remorse.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame, who is also the Commander in Chief of Rwanda's defence and security forces, has commended patriotism, discipline and innovation exemplified by the men and women in uniform in 2024.

The deportation requirement will not be applied to foreigners, who want to stay on legal grounds and have met several preconditions

The size of the scholarship depends on its category; its maximum size stands at $555 every month

NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar revealed that the accused in the Anna University assault case is a habitual offender. A two-member NCW committee is investigating. The Madras High Court has ordered a special investigation team and Rs 25 lakh compensation for the survivor due to FIR leakage, to be recovered from the responsible police personnel's salaries.

A controversy arose in Pune after a pub sent guests condoms and oral rehydration sachets as part of their New Year's Eve party invitation, sparking backlash from the Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress. The Congress has demanded strict action against the pub's management, citing an unsuitable marketing strategy. Police have begun recording statements from attendees.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu is the wealthiest with assets over Rs 931 crore, while West Bengal's CM Mamata Banerjee is the least wealthy at Rs 15 lakh. The per capita net national income is Rs 1,85,854, and average CM income stands 7.3 times higher.

The Civil Aviation Ministry clarified that Digi Yatra does not share passenger data with tax authorities. The system erases data within 24 hours of a flight’s departure, and the app stores information solely on the user’s device. Digi Yatra is currently for domestic use only and not available for international flights.

En cette fin d'année, l'illustre fils de Ndendé, Loïc Dieudonné Ndinga Moudouma, s'est résolument transformé en Père Noël de la localité de Ndendé, dans la province de la Ngounié. Dans sa La hotte « mwane dimbu » a apporté beaucoup de choses. La preuve, en fin de semaine dernière, du matériel agricole a été acheminé dans le chef lieu du département de la Dola. C'est un acte à mettre au compte de l'actuel ministre des Transports et fils de la localité qui ne cesse d'être solidaire de (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON