Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, of Guatemala was charged Monday afternoon with murder after authorities say he approached a woman on a train in Brooklyn and ignited her clothes.

President-elect Donald Trump says he wants ships to pay less to move through the Panama Canal, and he said he would demand control over the canal if he doesn’t get what he wants.

The former congressman regularly paid for sex, possessed illegal drugs and paid a 17-year-old girl for sex in 2017, according to a 42-page report released Monday by the House Ethics Committee.

Another issue discussed was cooperation in the oil sector amid illegal Western sanctions, the ministry said

Prior to the strike measures had been taken to mitigate risks for civilians, the IDF said

According to Russian Ambassador to Mali Igor Gromyko, Moscow considers the establishment of the Alliance of Sahel States as a major step toward consolidating efforts against Islamist groups in the Sahara-Sahel zone

According to Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov, what is special about the Russian presidency is that Moscow had to support the work of BRICS in a new, expanded format, «to make sure that the new members of the group harmoniously fit into the customary arrangements, customary ways of interaction»

Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran on July 31, Israel has previously denied any involvement in his assassination

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has managed to distribute water supplies, hygiene kits, dignity and menstrual kits (for women) to 180+ displacement shelters.

The Port Vila City Council will now start using the new burial site at Eratap to accommodate those who have died during the earthquake, as there is not enough space at the current site.

Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai has called on the public to refrain from disseminating false information regarding the recent devastating earthquake and its aftermath. He emphasised that spreading unverified claims, particularly about the number of casualties, could create unnecessary…

Port Vila Mayor Jenny Tasale Regenvanu has shared her condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones to the earthquake.

The date for the snap election and the Port Vila Northern Ward Constituency By-Election has been moved to January 16.

SpaceX and Tesla tycoon Musk has praised Telegram CEO Pavel Durov as platform made its first profit since monetization Read Full Article at RT.com

The film fraternity mourned the passing of Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of New Wave cinema, who mentored numerous actors and revolutionized Indian cinema with films like 'Ankur' and 'Manthan'. His work, celebrated for its raw and real storytelling, leaves a lasting legacy.

A Joint Parliamentary Committee's first meeting on 'one nation, one election' is set for Jan 8, with an agenda to assess the implications of simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. The Constitution and Union Territories Laws Amendment Bills face strong opposition, needing a two-thirds majority for constitutional amendments.

A claims tribunal in Meerut has ordered 69 individuals to pay over Rs 12 lakh for damaging public property during protests against the Agnipath scheme in 2022. The protests saw trains torched and buses damaged in Aligarh. The order was passed under the UP Recovery of Damages Act, 2020.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasizes cooperation with friendly nations on intelligence to detect anti-India outfits. He highlights the importance of new strategies to counter emerging threats, including cyber and psychological warfare, and calls for the use of AI and blockchain to address these security challenges.

Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks cautioning against temple-mosque disputes, emphasizing that such religious matters should be decided by religious leaders. This dissent highlights ongoing tensions within the Hindu community over RSS's role in spiritual matters. The comments follow legal petitions and unrest related to temple-mosque conflicts.

Chaque semaine, découvrez le portrait d'un des 6 athlètes nominés pour le prix du public de la 11e édition des Trophées du Sport. Rencontre avec Loïc Tautu, champion de jiu jitsu et candidat n°3.

Le Président de la République Emmanuel Macron a décrété cette journée, comme jour de deuil national, pour rendre hommage à la population Mahoraise victime du cyclone Chido. En Polynésie, beaucoup d'habitants polynésiens originaires de Mayotte n'ont toujours aucune nouvelle de leurs proches.

The suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin sported a smart look as he was brought into court in Manhattan.

An iconic star in the 1986 blockbuster Crocodile Dundee has died.

The confectionery giant based in Bourneville, Birmingham, was among 100 companies to lose out on an official endorsement from 'The Firm', after being stripped of its Royal Warrant status.

Le Président de la Transition, Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, le Général de Brigade Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a reçu en audience le vendredi 20 décembre 2024 le Ministre de la Justice, Garde des Sceaux, Paul-Marie Gondjout. Des propositions pour moderniser le fonctionnement des juridictions et de la Justice sont attendues. Au cœur des échanges entre les deux hommes, la réforme du système judiciaire avec notamment la modernisation du fonctionnement des juridictions aussi (...) - JUSTICE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

L'Ecole de Préparation aux Carrières Administratives du Gabon (EPCA), vient d'organiser, sous la conduite de son directeur général, Rodrigue Mikolo Banaka, une conférence thématique axée sur "la transformation numérique et digitale dans l'administration publique, quels enjeux pour les écoles de formation ? Première conférence thématique du genre au sein de l'EPCA, elle a été animée par deux éminents conférenciers, des experts locaux en la matière matière. Maryse Lydie Madiba Iloumbou, (...) - ENSEIGNEMENT SUPÉRIEUR / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

L'année 2024 se termine en beauté pour les enfants défavorisés à qui, le couple présidentiel vient de dessiner le sourire sur les visages. Le président Brice Clotaire et son épouse Zita Oligui Nguema ont offert un arbre de Noël en leur faveur au palais du bord de mer. Le bonheur pouvait se lire sur les visages de ces enfants invités au palais de Rénovation par le couple présidentiel Brice Clotaire et Zita Oligui Nguema. Ce moment festif était marqué par de spectacles. Les enfants qui (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Messaging platform Telegram has surpassed $1 billion in revenue this year, according to its CEO Read Full Article at RT.com

Domestic online shopping has been doing exceptionally well in the run-up to Christmas and has exceeded expectations in many respects, especially in November and early December.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s plan to introduce its own regional currency by 2025 signals a direct challenge to Somalia’s federal government, intensifying disputes over governance and financial autonomy in the fragile federal system.

Following a year of bitter disputes between Somalia and Ethiopia over an illegal Memorandum of Understanding that Ethiopia signed with Somaliland—a self-declared state in the Northern region of Somalia—on the first day of 2024 have agreed to end their bitter dispute though a wide-range of voices of discontent and public outcry from the Somali public surrounded the agreement. This illegal MoU, which was an act of aggression and a breach of international law and legal norms, allowing Ethiopia to lease a 20km (12-mile) section of Somalia’s coastline for 50 years to establish a naval base.

The Somalia Integrated Business Census 2024 has been released by the Somali Bureau of Statistics, providing critical insights into the country's business landscape. According to the census, Somalia has a total of 174,149 businesses, with 55.9% concentrated in three key cities:

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene in Brooklyn on Sunday, authorities said. Police said they don’t think the suspect knew her.

The former congressman regularly paid for sex, possessed illegal drugs and paid a 17-year-old girl for sex in 2017, according to a 42-page report released by the House Ethics Committee on Monday on President-elect Donald Trump’s former pick for attorney general.

Opponents of capital punishment had urged the president to commute death row sentences before Donald Trump — who promised to restart federal executions — takes office.