President Emmanuel Macron has said France and other European countries will accelerate the development of new long-range weapons Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian Foreign Ministry has moved to contain a diplomatic flare-up sparked by provocative remarks from journalist Vladimir Solovyov Read Full Article at RT.com

India is looking for new sources while it addresses China’s export curbs on rare-earth minerals Read Full Article at RT.com

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has rejected the idea that Western European nations should negotiate with Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Nigeria’s finance minister has said inflation eased to 14.45% in November, down from 33.18% last year, and the naira has strengthened Read Full Article at RT.com

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda's main opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused authorities of widespread electoral malpractice, including «massive ballot stuffing,» amid an internet shutdown.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's disaster management chief and a senior United Nations official jointly chaired a high-level meeting in Mogadishu on Thursday to assess the country's worsening drought and review preparations for the 2026 humanitarian response plan.

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed two helicopters to evacuate people stranded in Limpopo, due to the severe flooding and rising water levels in the province.

Having too little 'beige fat' can send blood pressure levels skyrocketing, increasing the risk of serious problems like heart attack and stroke, scientists say.

[Maka] The Office of the Attorney General of the Republic (PGR) has formally confirmed in writing that the alleged «terrorist conspiracy» connected to the Luanda taxi strike of 28-30 July 2025 never existed. There was no incitement, no violence, no material damage and no criminal plan orchestrated by the leaders of the taxi associations and cooperatives that called the strike. The accusation collapsed entirely, leading to the immediate release of those who had been detained.

[Maka] This report summarizes the case of Aisha Lopes and co-accused, originally published by Maka Angola in 2017. It demonstrates how the Angolan state fabricated terrorism allegations against innocent citizens -- using intimidation, torture, and legal manipulation -- in ways that mirror the recent cases of «terrorism» and «espionage» against journalists, youth leaders and association members. The Aisha Lopes case is included here so observers can understand the continuity of abusive investigative methods, the

[CPJ] Nairobi -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Burundian authorities to end the persecution of jailed journalist Sandra Muhoza who has been given a four-year sentence for comments she made on WhatsApp, after almost two years in detention.

Cabean Badal is carving a niche in wellness décor with Boho Botanics Jamaica, a brand built on sustainability, creativity and respect for nature. Known for naturally fragranced botanical arrangements, the brand reflects a philosophy shaped by...

Two Jamaican academics are working on a national strategy to equip women to thrive in the digital era, following their participation in the United Nations Development Programme’s (YNDP’s) Global Leadership Academy on Women Leading in the Digital...

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Ricardo Bennett, principal of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College (SSTC) in St James, says the institution’s ability to prepare teachers for modern classrooms has been significantly strengthened with the handover of a fully equipped...

This article is the first in a two-part feature. Back in the summer of last year, I published a four-part series on Bitcoin in The Gleaner (2/July/25). In that series, I tried to cut through the hype and explain what Bitcoin really is, not just...

Vitaly Kiselev assumed that these individuals were captured during the special military operation and tried for crimes committed since 2014

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said London needs «evidence» that Moscow «actually wants peace»

Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said this requires a government decision, as well as Ukraine’s transfer of UAV production and countermeasure technologies to Poland

Disruptions to power supply in Kiev and the surrounding region began in late 2025 after serious damage to energy facilities in the capital area

According to Security Council Secretary Alexander Volfovich, the inspection is being carried out based on the experience of Russia’s special military operation and its implementation by the troops

The Nationalist Congress Party, split into factions led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, faced a significant setback in the Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune municipal elections. Despite campaigning together, both factions suffered losses, with the BJP leading in a majority of wards. This performance raises questions about the potential merger of the NCP factions.

A woman received a call from an unknown number and then went to strike up a friendship with the stranger who claimed they had met before.Over the next two months, she handed him $60,000 in cash, believing that he was helping her invest the sum.The physical transactions took place without her ever seeing the man.The 55-year-old cleaner, surnamed Wang, realised she had fallen for a scam when the man cut off contact after learning that she had no more funds, reported Shin Min Daily News.The victim told the Chinese evening daily that a person named «Li Lindong» (transliteration) had called her on messaging platform WhatsApp last October.«He said he had seen me in Chinatown several days ago and called as he wanted to know me. I occasionally accompany my mother there, so I didn't think too much about it and believed him,» she said.Wang said the man frequently called her to chat and had sent her pictures of himself in luxury cars and a mansion, as well as photos of his «daughter».About two weeks after they connected, Li suggested that Wang join him in forex trading.

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has cautioned residents, particularly those in the country's meningitis belt, to remain vigilant for possible outbreaks of meningitis during the current dry and dusty season.

[GroundUp] Some areas have improved, but the overall picture is grim

[RFI] Videos shared on Ukrainian social media since the weekend claim to show African nationals fighting in the ranks of the Russian army - raising fresh questions about Moscow's overseas recruitment practices.

A Vanuatu-registered fishing vessel, the Bao Feng, has been fined by Argentine authorities after being detected operating illegally within Argentina’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the coast of Chubut province.

School leaders and education authorities must respect the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed on December 22 last year, ensuring that suspended teachers return to their designated teaching posts by January 19.

The Lady Mayor of Port Vila City Council (PVCC), Jenny Regenvanu, has welcomed the investigation launched by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MOIA) into the operations of the Council, describing it as an important step toward addressing public concerns.

The Magistrates Court has granted bail to two people accused of involvement in the recent armed robbery at the Port Vila International Airport Cargo Terminal.

A joint venture involving Loic Dinh, Ward Demolition and Pierre-Henri Brunet has been awarded the contract to carry out ongoing landslide clearance and stabilisation works at the main wharf area, with authorities hopeful the affected road access could reopen within…

A new dance space has opened at Marina South Pier MRT station, offering young performers a free and accessible venue to practise their moves.SMRT announced the MirrorMoves initiative in a TikTok video uploaded on Thursday (Jan 15), showcasing the open space fitted with full-length mirrors for dancers to utilise.According to SMRT, the new space at Marina South Pier MRT station is the first of its kind, and is free for all to use.

A woman was caught ripping off Chinese New Year decorations from the gate of a HDB flat in Boon Keng on Sunday (Jan 11).The resident, identified as Lee, shared a YouTube video on Jan 12 documenting the incident. In the eight-minute recording, three women are seen stepping out of the lift at around 7.33pm as they approach the unit. There was a fourth woman in the lift who did not step out. One woman, dressed in a white top with sunglasses, approaches the unit. As she rings the doorbell, her two other friends, dressed in a black tube top and purple halter top, laugh and move back towards the lift. The woman in black later walks forward and points at something on the HDB gate saying, «What do you mean? He caused violence here?» The women in white then rings the doorbell again and takes a photo of the unit. She continues waiting outside the unit as her friends wait near the lift. She repeatedly says, «Are you okay, sir? I just want to talk to you,» claiming that she saw the Boon Keng resident in a Reddit thread and wanted to «know if you're okay». 

Catholic Junior College (CJC) will be relocated to a new campus near Punggol Digital District (PDD) in 2034, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Friday (Jan 16).The relocation under the second phase of the JC Rejuvenation Programme — previously announced during MOE’s Budget debate in February last year —  will be the third-oldest junior college’s first since its founding in 1975.CJC’s move from its Whitley Road campus in Novena will bring it closer to firms and institutions in the 50ha tech park, which is touted as Singapore’s first smart district.This means that the school can explore collaborations and partnerships, as well as «enrich» the educational experience of students with opportunities in the digital sector, MOE said.Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said that CJC’s relocation — a «deliberate» choice — aims to allow students to better connect their pre-university education to a “world beyond college”.He cited the Singapore Institute of Technology’s (SIT) move to a new campus within the PDD last year as an example of how schools can apply learning to real-world practice and deepen collaboration with industry partners.

India has strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN for misusing the platform and promoting a divisive agenda. Islamabad's envoy raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in the General Assembly, prompting India to accuse Pakistan of spreading baseless allegations and falsehoods detached from reality.