On Saturday the TV presenter, 66, made the heartbreaking announcementon as she shared a photo of herself with her dad alongside an emotional tribute.

A total of 83,950 foreign nationals were registered as residents in Iceland on January 1, an increase of 11 since December 1, 2025.

Kakha Kaladze also commented on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s call to replace European foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

Seventeen launches of Russian space vehicles also took place in 2024

According to Vladimir Barbin, Greenland «is interested in closest possible relations with US, particularly in US investments needed to ensure sustainability of island’s economy»

The Central Bank did not sell yuan on the domestic market from December 31 2025 to January 9, 2026

Peter Szijjarto also emphasized that as long as the current government remains in power, «the Hungarian people’s money will not go to Ukraine»

Many of these endeavors go far beyond typical political persuasion, challenging long-established democratic norms.

The US president’s actions in Venezuela and Greenland threats have raised concerns over an imminent challenge to Canada’s sovereignty Read Full Article at RT.com

With a new phase of autonomous vehicle (AV) community tests launched in Punggol, residents will soon be able to enjoy convenient travel while staying connected to nearby areas. Operated by Grab Singapore in partnership with WeRide, the current autonomous fleet consists of 11 AVs — 10 that can seat five passengers each and one that can accommodate up to eight passengers. It will serve two of the three designated AV shuttle routes in Punggol, helping residents reach key amenities such as local clinics, markets, eateries, as well as MRT stations and bus interchanges. The media were invited to experience the AVs on Monday (Jan 12), which toured the first route covering areas such as Matilda Court, Punggol Clover, Punggol Plaza and Oasis Terraces.Speaking to the reporters, Grab Singapore head of strategic projects Dennis Wong said that AVs are an important feature of future transportation.

The Wang Fuk Court deadly blaze is a grim reminder that Singapore cannot be complacent about fire safety, with early observations from Hong Kong's ongoing investigations already being studied by the authorities here, said Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming. Goh, who is also the Minister of State for Social and Family Development, was responding to questions by Members of Parliament on Monday (Jan 12), in relation to measures taken by Singapore to prevent a similar tragedy. "Recent tragic events remind us that we cannot afford to be complacent about fire safety. The Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong last November is a grim example. 

Revenue from tobacco duties in the three-year period between 2022 and 2024 reached a total of $3.24 billion. The update was given on Monday (Jan 12) by Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow in a written response to a parliamentary question by MP Lee Hui Ying (Nee Soon GRC). Lee has asked whether there has been an annual tax collected on tobacco product sales over the last three years. She also asked what the rate of increase in such revenue was over the said period. Referring to data published on the Singapore Customs' website, Siow, who is also the Acting Minister for Transport, said that the revenue collected from tobacco duties was $1.11 billion in 2022, $1.02 billion in 2023, and $1.11 billion in 2024. Singapore announced an increase in exercise duties for tobacco products during Budget 2023.

India's Project-75I, acquiring six advanced German Type-214NG submarines, is gaining urgency amid regional tensions and China's growing undersea presence. This crucial naval procurement emphasises indigenous construction, technology transfer, and bolstering India's deterrence capabilities in the Indian Ocean.

Thailand remains firmly committed to the demarcation of the common land border and reaffirms that all legal and technical issues should be resolved through the Joint Border Committee mechanism

Esmail Baghaei stressed that the abduction of a country's president can never be justified under any circumstances

Protests erupted in Tehran following a sharp devaluation of the Iranian rial

Hong Kong is becoming an attractive jurisdiction for the Russian business, Anatoly Kargapolov said

The Russian leader pointed to high results of the segment

A candid photo taken on holiday in St Lucia in 2024 cemented the idea in my head: my double chin simply had to go.

In Malawi, the suffering of teachers is not a secret—it is a national shame. Primary and secondary school teachers survive on salaries that are eaten alive by inflation, brutal PAYE deductions, and a collapsing economy. They work in overcrowded classrooms, without books, without laboratories, without basic facilities, yet are expected to produce miracles. And now, […] The post Slow Down, Hon. Bright Msaka: Stop Treating Teachers With Contempt appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s decision to move the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) from the Office of the Vice President to the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has triggered serious political questions that government has failed to convincingly answer. Officially, the shift is being sold as an administrative move meant to improve […] The post OPINION: Is Vice President Jane Ansah Being Punished for Her Loyalty to APM? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One hundred days into office, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has wasted no time reminding Malawi that he is a man who acts. From free secondary education to stabilising fuel supplies, from slashing maize prices to reshuffling Cabinet, his second presidency has been anything but slow. The question now gripping the country is simple but profound: […] The post Mutharika at 100 Days: Strong Hand or Shaky Grip on Power? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Baba Malondera, MCP Director of Youth and Member of Parliament, has slammed President Arthur Peter Mutharika for pardoning men convicted in the brutal killing of Buleya, a key witness in Malawi’s high-profile albino murder cases, calling the decision “a betrayal of justice” and “an insult to the moral conscience of the nation.” In a Facebook […] The post “Nine Months for a Life”: MP Baba Malondera Condemns Presidential Pardons of Convicted Albino Killers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

US President Donald Trump has ridiculed Denmark’s defenses of Greenland, saying they amount to “two dog sleds” Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Cuba, saying Venezuelan oil will no longer flow to the island Read Full Article at RT.com

Ethiopia has started construction of Bishoftu International Airport, projected to be Africa’s biggest airport by 2030 Read Full Article at RT.com

The FSB has reported that it prevented an attempted terrorist attack on a railroad bridge in the Urals Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainians may accept territorial concessions if it ends the fighting with Russia and brings EU membership, Dmitry Kuleba has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The 83rd Golden Globes red carpet got off to a cringe worthy start after photographers shouted 'Megan!' at famous Icelandic singer Laufey on Sunday night.

Last week, Mirra Andreeva reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 WTA Brisbane International tennis tournament in Australia

Rodion Miroshnik noted that although the city was liberated by Russian armed forces over a year ago, it is still in the «red zone»