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Singapore's core inflation slows to 1.9% in November

SINGAPORE — Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.9 per cent in November on a yearly basis, lower than economists' forecasts and the smallest rise in nearly three years, official data showed on Monday. The core inflation rate — which excludes pri

West to criticise Fico's visit to Russia, but understands necessity for it — expert

Fyodor Lukyanov emphasized that Robert Fico, just like Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has also visited Russia, is driven by the interests of his country and first of all «is accountable to his own citizens, and not the European Commission&ra
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West to criticise Fico's visit to Russia, but understands necessity for it — expert

Fyodor Lukyanov emphasized that Robert Fico, just like Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has also visited Russia, is driven by the interests of his country and first of all «is accountable to his own citizens, and not the European Commission»

Putin urges cabinet to launch new national projects on January 1 without delays

These are social projects that are aimed at population control, improvement of health and the well-being of people, families support, creation of a comfortable and safe environment, development of the economy, technology and the digital sphere
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Putin urges cabinet to launch new national projects on January 1 without delays

These are social projects that are aimed at population control, improvement of health and the well-being of people, families support, creation of a comfortable and safe environment, development of the economy, technology and the digital sphere

Iran regards its upcoming accession to EAEU as observer 'significant step'

The relevant decision is expected to be made on December 25 at a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in St. Petersburg
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Iran regards its upcoming accession to EAEU as observer 'significant step'

The relevant decision is expected to be made on December 25 at a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in St. Petersburg

Political analyst calls for arrest of Norman Chisale for inciting violence

Political Science Association President, Joseph Chunga, has urged Malawi Police to arrest Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Director of Youth, Paulos Norman Chisale, for inciting violence. Chisale, speaking at a political rally in Bangwe, called on DPP yout
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Political analyst calls for arrest of Norman Chisale for inciting violence

Political Science Association President, Joseph Chunga, has urged Malawi Police to arrest Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Director of Youth, Paulos Norman Chisale, for inciting violence. Chisale, speaking at a political rally in Bangwe, called on DPP youth to “rise and fight” against any institution attempting to arrest DPP leader Peter Mutharika. In an interview, Chunga […] The post Political analyst calls for arrest of Norman Chisale for inciting violence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

'Is there any other word for them?': Akhilesh Yadav defends party MLA's 'BJP a Hindu terrorist organisation' remark

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended Suresh Yadav's remark calling the BJP a «Hindu terrorist organization.» Yadav justified the label, citing the BJP's alleged hate-mongering, fake encounters, and unlawful activities. This followed pro
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'Is there any other word for them?': Akhilesh Yadav defends party MLA's 'BJP a Hindu terrorist organisation' remark

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended Suresh Yadav's remark calling the BJP a «Hindu terrorist organization.» Yadav justified the label, citing the BJP's alleged hate-mongering, fake encounters, and unlawful activities. This followed protests sparked by Amit Shah's comments on B.R. Ambedkar, which the opposition interpreted as an insult, despite Shah's denial.

'Uttar Pradesh leading in ease of doing crime': Akhilesh's jibe at BJP govt

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government, alleging a surge in crime after two bank robberies. One incident involved thieves breaking into lockers at the Indian Overseas Bank in Lucknow, while another occurred in Saharanpur
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'Uttar Pradesh leading in ease of doing crime': Akhilesh's jibe at BJP govt

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government, alleging a surge in crime after two bank robberies. One incident involved thieves breaking into lockers at the Indian Overseas Bank in Lucknow, while another occurred in Saharanpur. Yadav shared CCTV footage of the Saharanpur incident, accusing the state of leading in "ease of doing crime.

'They forced him to resign': BJP hits back at Congress over Ambedkar row

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress party of hypocrisy, citing their historical treatment of B.R. Ambedkar. Prasad highlighted Congress's failure to support Ambedkar's memorial and questioned their silence on his resignation. He contrasted th
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'They forced him to resign': BJP hits back at Congress over Ambedkar row

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress party of hypocrisy, citing their historical treatment of B.R. Ambedkar. Prasad highlighted Congress's failure to support Ambedkar's memorial and questioned their silence on his resignation. He contrasted this with the BJP's efforts to honor Ambedkar, including building a memorial and demanding an apology from Congress for their past actions.

Bangladesh sends India formal note seeking extradition of Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh formally asked India to return ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The interim government wants Hasina to face trial. She is accused of mass killings during student protests. An extradition treaty exists between the two nations. Hasina fled to
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Bangladesh sends India formal note seeking extradition of Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh formally asked India to return ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The interim government wants Hasina to face trial. She is accused of mass killings during student protests. An extradition treaty exists between the two nations. Hasina fled to India after protests ended her 15-year rule. The government plans to use the treaty to bring her back.

BRS vs Congress intensifies after vandalisation at Allu Arjun's house; all 6 accused get bail

A group claiming affiliation with the OU-JAC vandalized actor Allu Arjun's Hyderabad residence, protesting a stampede death at a 'Pushpa 2' screening. Six individuals were arrested and granted bail. Political tensions flared as opposition parties criticize
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BRS vs Congress intensifies after vandalisation at Allu Arjun's house; all 6 accused get bail

A group claiming affiliation with the OU-JAC vandalized actor Allu Arjun's Hyderabad residence, protesting a stampede death at a 'Pushpa 2' screening. Six individuals were arrested and granted bail. Political tensions flared as opposition parties criticized the ruling Congress over law and order, while Allu Arjun's family urged calm and reliance on legal processes.

«La levée brutale du couvre-feu ne devrait pas nous faire perdre la vigilance» Nicaise Moulombi

Le couvre feu, instauré depuis «le coup de libération» du 30 août 2023, a été levé par les autorités de la transition quelques jours avant les festivités de fin d'années. Cette levée de couvre-feu est diversement appréciée par certain
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«La levée brutale du couvre-feu ne devrait pas nous faire perdre la vigilance» Nicaise Moulombi

Le couvre feu, instauré depuis «le coup de libération» du 30 août 2023, a été levé par les autorités de la transition quelques jours avant les festivités de fin d'années. Cette levée de couvre-feu est diversement appréciée par certains observateurs de la vie publique au Gabon. C'est le cas de Nicaise Moulombi, acteur de la société civile gabonaise, appelle à plus de vigilance en cette période des festivités marquant Noel et la Saint Sylvestre. Beaucoup de Gabonais l'attendaient depuis (...) - SÉCURITÉ / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

What NOT to say to your woke kids at Christmas

The turkey is basting, the veggies are prepped and the plant-based mulch is defrosting for the vegans. Soon, your extended family will arrive, their journeys so far unblighted by any mishaps.
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What NOT to say to your woke kids at Christmas

The turkey is basting, the veggies are prepped and the plant-based mulch is defrosting for the vegans. Soon, your extended family will arrive, their journeys so far unblighted by any mishaps.

Plane crash lands at Belfast airport: Terror as passenger plane's landing gear collapses in 'hard landing' as 82mph winds batter UK

The airport's runway was closed this afternoon after an Aer Lingus plane suffered an emergency incident while landing during the stormy weather.
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Plane crash lands at Belfast airport: Terror as passenger plane's landing gear collapses in 'hard landing' as 82mph winds batter UK

The airport's runway was closed this afternoon after an Aer Lingus plane suffered an emergency incident while landing during the stormy weather.

BRYONY GORDON: How I discovered the true meaning of Christmas... by cancelling it and taking my daughter on holiday to Dubai with my grieving friend

I am lying on a sun lounger in 28-degree heat, my best friend Laura to the right of me, hot white sand underfoot. Turquoise waters lap at the Dubai dazzles on the horizon.
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BRYONY GORDON: How I discovered the true meaning of Christmas... by cancelling it and taking my daughter on holiday to Dubai with my grieving friend

I am lying on a sun lounger in 28-degree heat, my best friend Laura to the right of me, hot white sand underfoot. Turquoise waters lap at the Dubai dazzles on the horizon.

Story behind Blake Lively's bombshell bullying claims: The extraordinary accusations including sex scenes, fat shaming, talking to the dead, the 30 'rules' laid down to save troubled film... and how accused co-star is fighting back, revealed by FRED KELLY

How on earth did a film intended to highlight the issue of domestic abuse - starring two seemingly squeaky-clean Hollywood stars - become Tinseltown's biggest scandal of the year?
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Story behind Blake Lively's bombshell bullying claims: The extraordinary accusations including sex scenes, fat shaming, talking to the dead, the 30 'rules' laid down to save troubled film... and how accused co-star is fighting back, revealed by FRED KELLY

How on earth did a film intended to highlight the issue of domestic abuse - starring two seemingly squeaky-clean Hollywood stars - become Tinseltown's biggest scandal of the year?

The 15 best beauty buys this year as chosen by YOU (and they start from just £1.22!)

Regular readers will know that I'm not a huge fan of Yule. However, there is one tradition that does spark joy for me and that is Inspire's annual beauty awards.
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The 15 best beauty buys this year as chosen by YOU (and they start from just £1.22!)

Regular readers will know that I'm not a huge fan of Yule. However, there is one tradition that does spark joy for me and that is Inspire's annual beauty awards.

This Alberta town has mountains on one side, Calgary on the other — and some big growing pains

Tucked away in a picturesque river valley at the foot of the Rocky Mountains is the town of Cochrane, Alta. A short drive from Banff National Park to the west and City of Calgary to the east, it has become the fastest-growing community in Canada’s fastest-g
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This Alberta town has mountains on one side, Calgary on the other — and some big growing pains

Tucked away in a picturesque river valley at the foot of the Rocky Mountains is the town of Cochrane, Alta. A short drive from Banff National Park to the west and City of Calgary to the east, it has become the fastest-growing community in Canada’s fastest-growing province.

This boy hurt in collision didn't have an Indian status card, so Ottawa wouldn't pay for medical evacuation

The family of a Deer Lake First Nation boy who was denied medical transportation coverage because he didn't yet have an Indian status card is calling for changes to the Non-Insured Health Benefits program. It comes as health-care workers and community leader
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This boy hurt in collision didn't have an Indian status card, so Ottawa wouldn't pay for medical evacuation

The family of a Deer Lake First Nation boy who was denied medical transportation coverage because he didn't yet have an Indian status card is calling for changes to the Non-Insured Health Benefits program. It comes as health-care workers and community leaders in northwestern Ontario say problems with the federal program are leading to poor health outcomes for First Nations people.

Drug precursors the new 'primary threat' entering Canada as fentanyl imports drop

With criminal networks shifting to domestic production of fentanyl and other opioids, the focus at Canada’s borders has now shifted to the chemicals used to make the deadly drugs.
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Drug precursors the new 'primary threat' entering Canada as fentanyl imports drop

With criminal networks shifting to domestic production of fentanyl and other opioids, the focus at Canada’s borders has now shifted to the chemicals used to make the deadly drugs.

PM Barre meets electoral commission, reaffirms push for one-person, one-vote elections

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre met with the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission on Monday to discuss preparations for implementing electoral laws and transitioning the country to one-person, one-vote elections.
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PM Barre meets electoral commission, reaffirms push for one-person, one-vote elections

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre met with the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission on Monday to discuss preparations for implementing electoral laws and transitioning the country to one-person, one-vote elections.

What's open and closed over the holidays in Canada

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

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

Sponsors, FAM delights in Castel Cup outcome

Sponsors Castel Malawi Limited and Football Association of Malawi (FAM) have expressed excitement over the improved level of competition in this year’s Castel Challenge Cup. This season’s competition wrapped up on Saturday with Blantyre-based Migh
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Sponsors, FAM delights in Castel Cup outcome

Sponsors Castel Malawi Limited and Football Association of Malawi (FAM) have expressed excitement over the improved level of competition in this year’s Castel Challenge Cup. This season’s competition wrapped up on Saturday with Blantyre-based Mighty Mukuru Wanderers defeating Mzuzu City Hammers 1-0 to clinch the highest football cup on the land. The victory not only […] The post Sponsors, FAM delights in Castel Cup outcome appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Want to tour NUS? You'll need to book slots starting January 2025, after influx of tourists

Visitors planning to tour the National University of Singapore (NUS) campus will need to register and book tour slots from January 2025.  Each guided tour will last about an hour and this will take place during the peak period from Jan 13 to Feb 21, 2025.
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Want to tour NUS? You'll need to book slots starting January 2025, after influx of tourists

Visitors planning to tour the National University of Singapore (NUS) campus will need to register and book tour slots from January 2025.  Each guided tour will last about an hour and this will take place during the peak period from Jan 13 to Feb 21, 2025. This is to effectively manage visitor traffic on campus during this peak period, said the university.  Singapore Tourism Board-licensed travel agents and tourist guides may choose to book a group tour guided by a NUS student ambassador or engage a registered student docent to give them a tour of the campus, said an NUS spokesman in response to queries from AsiaOne. Tourists who are not accompanied by a student ambassador or student docent will be asked to leave the premises. These tours will be conducted primarily in English and each group can accommodate between 20 to 40 visitors, according to the NUS website. «All tour groups will also need to submit their bus plate details prior to their visit, as part of the registration requirements,» said the spokesperson. 

Man dies after alleged fight with neighbour in Lavender

A 69-year-old man died in hospital on Sunday (Dec 22) following an alleged fight with his 71-year-old neighbour. The deceased was identified as Cai Jintong (transliteration) by Shin Min Daily News, which reported that both parties had an argument on the grou
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Man dies after alleged fight with neighbour in Lavender

A 69-year-old man died in hospital on Sunday (Dec 22) following an alleged fight with his 71-year-old neighbour. The deceased was identified as Cai Jintong (transliteration) by Shin Min Daily News, which reported that both parties had an argument on the ground floor of Block 805 King George's Avenue that morning. According to Shin Min, Cai had visited the neighbour's flat while armed with a pole as he was unhappy that the latter did not apologise earlier. The two started fighting, with the neighbour allegedly armed with a knife. Cai was injured in the fight and headed downstairs, where he reportedly lost consciousness at the lift lobby. He is believed to have a heart condition, reported Shin Min. The police told AsiaOne they attended to the incident at about 11.35am that day. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 69-year-old man and a 71-year-old man had gotten into a dispute and allegedly fought with each other. The younger man was conveyed unconscious to the hospital, where he subsequently died.

'Totally unacceptable': Fans criticised for disrespecting Singapore flag after Malaysia's Asean Championship exit

When Singapore secured a spot in the Asean Championship semi-finals after drawing with Malaysia on Dec 20, not all fans present at the match were thrilled at the result. A particular group believed to be supporters of Malaysia's football team seemingly took
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'Totally unacceptable': Fans criticised for disrespecting Singapore flag after Malaysia's Asean Championship exit

When Singapore secured a spot in the Asean Championship semi-finals after drawing with Malaysia on Dec 20, not all fans present at the match were thrilled at the result. A particular group believed to be supporters of Malaysia's football team seemingly took a photo after the match while holding Singapore's flag upside down. Various versions of the picture were shared across social media platforms and drew significant criticism from Singaporeans. One such picture posted to TikTok on Dec 21 shows about 30 to 40 people posing while holding two Singapore flags upside down. A zoomed-in version of the same photo was also posted on Reddit. It shows multiple men flashing their middle fingers next to the flag. A banner next to the flags, also being held upside down, reads «Singapore». Many Singaporean netizens expressed their anger, stating that the photo was disrespectful to Singapore and its national flag.

Jubbaland forces neutralize landmine in Kismayo, call for public vigilance

Kismayo (HOL) – Jubbaland Security and Intelligence Agency forces safely dismantled a landmine allegedly planted by al-Shabab in the Farjano neighborhood of Kismayo, the interim capital of the Jubbaland regional state, on Sunday night.
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Jubbaland forces neutralize landmine in Kismayo, call for public vigilance

Kismayo (HOL) – Jubbaland Security and Intelligence Agency forces safely dismantled a landmine allegedly planted by al-Shabab in the Farjano neighborhood of Kismayo, the interim capital of the Jubbaland regional state, on Sunday night.

Biden commutes most federal death sentences before Trump takes office

Biden changes the sentences of 37 of 40 on federal death row to life without parole, saying he was convinced “that we must stop the use of the death penalty at the federal level.”
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Biden commutes most federal death sentences before Trump takes office

Biden changes the sentences of 37 of 40 on federal death row to life without parole, saying he was convinced “that we must stop the use of the death penalty at the federal level.”

Under Biden, a generational shift in U.S. views of Israel

Support for Israel was once widespread across the American political spectrum. Biden’s presidency has widened a deepening rift among Democrats.
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Under Biden, a generational shift in U.S. views of Israel

Support for Israel was once widespread across the American political spectrum. Biden’s presidency has widened a deepening rift among Democrats.

State Democratic parties use DNC chair race to pitch redistribution of power, money

State party leaders want to return to a more robust 50-state strategy with less centralized control by elected Washington leaders.
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State Democratic parties use DNC chair race to pitch redistribution of power, money

State party leaders want to return to a more robust 50-state strategy with less centralized control by elected Washington leaders.

Long-term plans for Arctic cities development due in 2025

The current list of the Arctic's backbone settlements unites 16 key agglomerations with a population of 1.6 million people, Gadzhimagomed Guseynov continued
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Long-term plans for Arctic cities development due in 2025

The current list of the Arctic's backbone settlements unites 16 key agglomerations with a population of 1.6 million people, Gadzhimagomed Guseynov continued

Envoy blasts Berlin’s move to declare Russian TV reporters security threat as politicized

According to Sergey Nechayev, several other Russian reporters officially accredited by Germany are also encountering issues
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Envoy blasts Berlin’s move to declare Russian TV reporters security threat as politicized

According to Sergey Nechayev, several other Russian reporters officially accredited by Germany are also encountering issues

Situation with gas supplies from Russia to Europe difficult — Kremlin

«You have heard the Ukrainian side’s statement and you know the position of the European countries that continue purchasing Russian gas and that consider it necessary for normal operation of their economy,» Dmitry Peskov said
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Situation with gas supplies from Russia to Europe difficult — Kremlin

«You have heard the Ukrainian side’s statement and you know the position of the European countries that continue purchasing Russian gas and that consider it necessary for normal operation of their economy,» Dmitry Peskov said

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