NAIROBI — Kenya’s security report this year has been dominated by the violence and killings of women and girls, with more than 7,100 cases of gender-based violence since September 2023. Included in that number are 100 documented cases of murder against women since August 2024.

The newly constructed Siaya County Stadium will host two heads of state; William Ruto and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni during its official opening on January 2, 2025, Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced

Galkacyo (HOL) – At least five people were killed and several others wounded in an inter-clan conflict in Jiicbor, a rural area in the western Mudug region, local sources reported on Tuesday.

Inflation was 0.35% a week earlier, from December 10 to 16

«And we hope that in conclusion of early presidential election, and it is set in Abkhazia for February 15, 2025, a leader will be elected that will continue working on progressive development of Abkhazia and bilateral relations with close ties with our country,» Zakharova added

On December 21, the IDF said that a missile had been launched from Yemen at central Israel

The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index increased by 1.56% to 2,732.83 points

The aircraft’s crew chief, Igor Kshnyakin, clocked more than 15,000 hours of flight time

Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance, including Amit Shah and Chandrababu Naidu, met in Delhi to counter Congress' criticism of Shah's Ambedkar remark. They emphasized good governance and people's welfare, reaffirmed unity in upcoming elections, and discussed Vajpayee's legacy and future strategies.

Life in Katra, Jammu, gets disrupted as Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti leads a 72-hour shutdown, protesting the proposed ropeway project. The agitators argue that the project threatens local livelihoods and traditional pilgrimage practices. Despite police intervention and detentions, the strike continues, with support from BJP and Congress factions.

Police in Maharashtra arrested four men after a 17-year-old girl, who ran away due to academic pressure, alleged she was raped by them under the guise of offering help. The girl, a NEET aspirant, travelled to four different places where the incidents occurred. The Pocso Act has been invoked against the suspects.

End-of-year statistical reports suggest that fortune tellers and other “sorcerers” made 20 times more this year than psychologists Read Full Article at RT.com

Ontario's Human Rights Tribunal has awarded members of an Indigenous family in North Bay $15,000 each after it ruled they were victims of discrimination.

A Montreal man is dead and several others are injured after a boat exploded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Persons are being reminded not to drink alcohol while they are operating motor vehicles, as many crashes occur during the Christmas period, when persons overindulge. According to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, the Yuletide...

A woman was fatally shot by a policeman after she reportedly attacked him along Barnett Street in downtown Montego Bay, St James last night. Her identity has not yet been confirmed. It is reported that the woman, believed to be a sex worker,...

In November 2024, production of fertilizers added 6.5% year on year and 3.9% in monthly terms

29 people had been hospitalized

In November, electricity output amounted to 107 bln kWh

According to Maria Zakharova, for a peacekeeping force to participate in any conflict it requires the consent of all participants and a decision of the UN Security Council

According to Kazakh Transportation Minister Marat Karabayev, in total, 67 people were onboard the plane

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati assured a group of Bangladeshi Hindus of raising their concerns about religious persecution with the Indian government. The Shankaracharya criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statements on Hindu leadership issues. Uttar Pradesh has seen multiple temple-mosque disputes and RSS's Bhagwat expressed concern over the resurgence of such conflicts, advocating for a harmonious and inclusive society.

TEHRAN –Being transboundary, many complicated environmental challenges can be addressed through environmental diplomacy, which means negotiations among two or more countries.

[UN News] Sudan is confronting a widening famine crisis, with widespread starvation, surging acute malnutrition and mass displacement exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation, a UN-backed food security assessment released on Tuesday has found.

[Leadership] A new App built by Nigerians is set to revolutionise the global parcel delivery market, valued at $460 billion, through innovative blockchain technology.

[Nigeria Health Watch] Abuja -- «Pregnant women and patients requiring medical care are compelled to embark on a two kilometre journey to access fundamental laboratory and scanning services at other facilities, due to the PHC's lack of essential medical equipment and deteriorating infrastructure».

Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurates 10,000 multipurpose Primary Agriculture Credit Societies under an ambitious plan to create 2 lakh such societies nationwide in five years. These societies will support diverse activities and provide essential resources to farmers, promoting financial inclusion and global market integration.

Senior civil servant Arunish Chawla, currently the pharmaceuticals secretary, is appointed as the new revenue secretary. Amit Agrawal will succeed Chawla. Vineet Joshi is selected as the higher education secretary. The reorganisation also includes key shifts like Sanjay Sethi heading the national commission for minorities and Rachna Shah leading the department of personnel and training.

Film producer Dil Raju announced a meeting with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to discuss support for the victims of the Pushpa 2 premiere stampede. Raju visited KIMS Hospital to check on eight-year-old Sri Tej, who is recovering. Actor Allu Arjun and his team provided financial aid, and long-term support plans are being formulated.

Ghaziabad Police arrested Rohit from Moradabad for spreading fake news about Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'demise' on social media. The arrest followed an FIR lodged by BJP office-bearer Anil Sharma. Legal proceedings have been initiated, and further investigations are underway. Rohit admitted to posting the false news to gain followers.

The Ursa Major dry cargo ship wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea

According to Maria Zakharova, Russia regards the social, political and economic situation in Belarus as stable