[Vanguard] Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by China offers immense opportunity for Africa to boost intra-African trade and infrastructure development.

[New Zimbabwe] IN the aftermath of the Christmas and New Year holidays, thousands of Zimbabweans are trekking back, both legally and illegally, into South Africa where they reside and work.

[RFI] Thousands of Mozambicans have fled across the border to Malawi as post-election violence escalates, leaving homes destroyed and lives uprooted. Families seek refuge in makeshift camps, recounting harrowing tales of survival and loss.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India's first bullet train would soon be operational while inaugurating several railway projects. He highlighted the trial run of the new sleeper version of the Vande Bharat train at 180 km/hr. Modi also marked the country's milestone of exceeding 1000 km in metro network service.

China has assured India and Bangladesh that its proposed dam on the Brahmaputra River will have no negative impacts on downstream countries. India has already expressed concerns and sought transparency over the project. The dam, located in Tibet, aims to aid in disaster prevention and climate change response, but India remains vigilant over potential impacts.

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal urges the Centre to take immediate action against a potential HMPV outbreak in China, highlighting the need for early containment. Delhi hospitals are instructed to prepare for an increase in respiratory illnesses after detecting two cases in Karnataka and one in Gujarat.

BJP leader Sambit Patra accuses AAP's Arvind Kejriwal of corruption over the renovation of his official residence during the Covid-19 pandemic. Patra claims the construction estimate was Rs 7.61 crore, but the tender was released for Rs 8.62 crore, indicating a scam.

The Bharatiya Janata Party minority wing's national chief, Jamal Siddiqui, requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rename India Gate in New Delhi to Bharat Mata Dwar. In his letter, Siddiqui highlighted the patriotic sentiment fostered under Modi's leadership and acknowledged the renaming of significant landmarks. He believes renaming India Gate would honor the martyrs memorialized there.

Three new MRT stations in the north-western region of Singapore are slated to open by 2035, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Monday (Jan 6). The train stations, currently termed DE1, DE2 and NS6, are part of the Downtown Line 2 extension (DTL2e) and will begin construction in the fourth quarter of 2025. DTL2e will be a 4km stretch connecting the Downtown Line from its existing terminus at Bukit Panjang station to a new NS6/DE2 interchange station on the North-South Line, LTA said. DE1 will be an underground station located along Sungei Kadut Avenue near the Rail Corridor, in close proximity to Pang Sua Fishing Deck and Yew Tee Village. A new pedestrian link bridge will be built, extending from the station and connecting it to Pang Sua Park Connector. DE2, also an underground station, will be an interchange connected to the new above-ground NS6 station between Kranji and Yew Tee MRT stations. This interchange will be situated beside the Sungei Kadut Eco-District, which is undergoing developments aimed at rejuvenating the old industrial estate.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) suspended the licence of Leong Kee (Klang) Bak Kut Teh restaurant at 251 Geylang Road for one day last Friday (Jan 3). The 60-year-old eatery accumulated 12 demerit points within a 12-month period and was fined $800 for failing to keep its premises free of infestation and failing to provide toilet paper and soap in its toilet. Also on Jan 3, Leong Kee (Klang) Bak Kut Teh was one of 26 brands that received a Singapore Prestige Brand Award at the presentation ceremony where Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo was the guest of honour. The restaurant has been featured in several TikTok videos. Leong Kee (Klang) Bak Kut Teh was not the only Geylang eatery suspended that day. SFA also suspended Kim San Leng Food Centre at 306 Geylang Road for one day on Jan 3. The coffee shop accumulated 12 demerit points within a 12-month period and was fined a total of $1,100 for failing to maintain sanitary fittings in good working condition and repair as well as failing to keep its toilet clean and in good repair.

An employee was caught on camera assaulting a co-worker at a Japanese restaurant in Suntec City. Stomp contributor Alai, the victim, shared a video of the incident that took place on Dec 22 at 10.15am. She said that her attacker had verbally abused her on two previous occasions. On the Sunday morning of the attack, only the two of them were working in the restaurant. «As I was doing my routine service opening, he suddenly shouted at me from the kitchen, asking why I didn't push 'my' kitchen pots trolley into his kitchen for him,» recounted the Stomp contributor. «I was like, 'my' kitchen pots trolley? Mine? Which was a red flag that his delusional sickness was coming because I didn't work in the kitchen. »Clearly that trolley's pots were under his responsibility. I tried to explain to him I was not the one and he kept shouting like mad. He came out to the food pick-up point and pushed me so hard that I flew.

Libreville, le 5 Janvier 2025-Le Président de la Transition, Président de la République, Chef de l'État, le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a rencontré ce jour une délégation des responsables de la Caisse Nationale d'assurance Maladie et de Garantie Sociale (CNAMGS) conduite par le Pr Adrien Moungoungou et Nadine Nathalie Awanang épouse Anato, respectivement ministre de la Santé et ministre des Affaires Sociales. Cette rencontre à laquelle prenaient également part le syndicat des (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Delhi chief minister Atishi became emotional during a press conference after BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri made personal remarks about her father, who is unwell at 80. Bidhuri claimed Atishi changed her father's name for election purposes, which she refuted, highlighting her father's dedication as a teacher and condemning the personal attack.

New research shows the rate of myopia among children and teens worldwide has tripled over the past three decades, with a particularly steep increase noted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. 

The first day of 2025 was meant to usher in an era without barriers for people with disabilities in Ontario. Instead, advocates say the province has missed its own deadline to make that world a reality. 

It's a new year with a new full-time return-to-office mandate for Amazon's global workforce, including those who work in Canada, and not everyone is pleased with the change.

[New Times] Rwandan volleyball star Valentine Munezero and Benitha Mukandayisenga teamed up to claim the second phase of the national beach volleyball tour that concluded at King Fisher Resort Rwesero on Sunday, January 5.

[New Times] Investors should overcome their fear of investing in the entertainment industry as artists continue to prove their worth and there is more untapped potential in the industry, according to renowned Rwandan journalist David Bayingana.

[New Times] The recent rise in malaria cases in the country, especially the City of Kigali and its environs is a cause for concern. While Rwanda has over the past years made significant strides in combating this disease, complacency and a decline in preventive measures can lead to a resurgence.

The Ukrainian military has lost over 12,000 troops and up to 3,000 units of hardware in the failed defense of Kurakhovo, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian leader has claimed he made such a proposal to the US president-elect during their phone conversation Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian Defense Ministry has claimed Kiev deployed eight strike drones against the Zaporozhye NPP Read Full Article at RT.com

The TV channel cited a statement from the Gaza Ministry of Health that Hijazi was among nearly 90 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across the embattled enclave over the weekend

Combat for the plant’s administrative building is underway.

As reported earlier, the missile was launched from Pyongyang in the direction of the Sea of Japan about noon local time

Control over Kurakhovo hinders supplies to Ukrainian troops

7 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m.

British High Commissioner to Jamaica Judith Slater has applauded Jamaica’s 2025 Rhodes Scholar, Aundrene Cameron, for her outstanding achievement and commitment to creating safer spaces for women in Jamaica. Cameron, described as a passionate law...

The MDLink family proudly hosted its Fifth Annual Christmas Charity Luncheon on December 12 at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre. The event catered to approximately 70 disabled patients and the dedicated healthcare staff who tirelessly...

The Agro-Investment Corporation (Agro-Invest) says significant progress has been made in its mission to strengthen the agricultural sector and address the challenges posed by climate change. Through a series of strategic partnerships and...

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has announced the appointment of Charlton McFarlane as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective today, more than seven months after the death of previous CEO, Dr Daniel Dawes. Dawes was found unresponsive...

NCB Foundation sought to bring the spirit of giving to life at its 2024 Grant a Wish Reveal Ceremony, held last month in Kingston. During the ceremony, 28 men, women, and children from across Jamaica had their wishes granted through this year’s...

Many Pacific museums are in a battle for survival as wild weather, funding shortfalls and staffing limitations are putting thousands of artefacts at risk.

A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, currently exiled in India, for her alleged role in enforced disappearances. The interim government is prioritising her extradition and trial, accusing her of crimes against humanity during her 15-year rule.

India’s MEA condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan that killed 46 people, including women and children, in Paktika province. The MEA urges Pakistan to stop blaming neighbors for its internal problems and expresses concern over the loss of innocent lives and escalating border tensions.