According to the Ynet portal, Washington insists that Israel fully reopen Rafah even before Hamas returns the body of the remaining hostage

«Allies objected, this time openly,» the article says

«Iran’s leaders have also left open the possibility that they will try again to obtain a nuclear weapon, including by refusing to engage in meaningful negotiations,» the document says

The document names Russia a ‘persistent threat’ to NATO countries, and says that deterrence of China is viewed as a top priority

LONDON: This week marked the 45th anniversary of the infamous New Cross fire in Lewisham, south London when 13 young black people, between the ages of 14 and 22 years old, perished in a blaze at a birthday party which many believed was an arson...

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is seeking to reset collaboration between state and non-state actors through a renewed focus on governance and community participation, according to its executive director, Omar Frith. Speaking to The...

As recovery efforts continue following Hurricane Melissa, The Jamaica National Group, through its philanthropic arm, the JN Foundation, recently handed more than seven 40-foot containers of hurricane relief supplies to Food for the Poor for...

The late reggae icon Jimmy Chambers Cliff will receive a posthumous honour when the David ‘Wagga’ Hunt Scholarship Foundation hosts its 12th annual red-carpet gala in Washington, DC, on February 21. The recognition places one of Jamaica’s most...

President Peter Mutharika has appointed Dr. George Partridge as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), replacing seasoned economist Dr. Macdonald Mafuta Mwale, at a time when Malawi’s economy is teetering on the edge of a deep and prolonged crisis that has already eroded living standards and shaken confidence in the country’s […] The post Mutharika Rings the Changes at RBM as Economy Buckles Under Pressure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

L’ice continue de faire des ravages au fenua. À Fa’a’a, l’association Hotuarea Nui tire la sonnette d’alarme : forte de plus de vingt ans d’accompagnement auprès des jeunes en difficulté, elle observe aujourd’hui une situation alarmante, marquée par une aggravation des problématiques liées à la consommation de drogues.

Les Nuits de la lecture sont de retour au fenua. Quatre soirées sont organisées à l’Université de Polynésie, au Musée des îles et à la Maison de la Culture. À Outumaoro, le campus se transforme en un espace de mots, d’images et de créations : textes, performances, cinéma et ateliers en reo tahiti interrogent la place du livre à l’ère du digital et de l’intelligence artificielle.

«The Government of Nigeria must do more to protect Christians and their right to practice their faith freely and safely,» the Punch newspaper quoted US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker

Gerhard Schroder suggests focusing on «reliable and stable supplies of cheap fuel from Russia» combined with Germany’s modern technologies in gas prospecting and transportation

Igor Dodon said that in December, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancelled his scheduled meeting with Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi

Gerhard Schroder noted that «BRICS+ countries, along with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization make up more than half of the world’s population, while the European Union and its 450 million inhabitants account only for 5%»

According to Lula da Silva, Brazil refuses to recognize any international organization created unilaterally, and will continue to defend the leading role of the United Nations in global affairs

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan highlighted India's evolving security landscape, shaped by rapid technological advancements like AI and big data. He warned of «cognitive colonialism» through information warfare and stressed self-reliance and societal resilience to safeguard sovereignty in a changing world.

The Indian Air Force's Sarang helicopter display team will perform at the Singapore Airshow 2026, joining renowned international aerobatic teams. The event, held from February 3-9, will feature eight aerial displays by six air forces and showcase advanced military and commercial aircraft, including the debut of Australia's F-35A Lightning II.

The government will soon mandate mechanized covering for trucks carrying loose materials to prevent items from falling onto roads. This update to the Truck Body Code, aimed at improving safety and compliance with Supreme Court orders, will also include requirements for AC driver cabins and advanced driver assistance systems.

The revised US defense strategy says the Pentagon will provide a “more limited support” to Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

In a scathing report, MPs have criticised the Government's botched insulation scheme that left more than 30,000 properties with defects.

Criminal gangs have built up such lucrative 'lines' of British users buying drugs via a single phone number that the device itself can be worth many hundreds of thousands of pounds.

The former deputy prime minister is preparing to publicly back the Manchester mayor at Labour's North West regional conference, it was reported on Friday night.

Three months ago Kim Bailey considered her life humdrum. 'I was working full-time as a manager in the public sector.

The implication that Cyane Panine - 'the girl in the helmet' - was somehow to blame for the Swiss bar inferno which killed 40 and injured more than 100 is one that is compounding the family's unending grief.

SINGAPORE – Democracy is under pressure because some governments have failed to deliver, not because there is something intrinsically wrong with the system, said Law Minister Edwin Tong.Some governments have abused their power and have been elected by unfair means, and through these means, have remained in power and abused their position, he said at a dialogue on Jan 22 titled Is Democracy in Trouble? at the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland.This has caused many citizens to be cynical about the process, he said.Some governments have also failed to carry out and discharge their obligation to improve their societies, said Tong, who is also Second Minister for Home Affairs.Trust in institutions has eroded, and there is now more misinformation than previous generations had to contend with that has undermined many elections.“So all these factors and forces, I think, are buffeting the process of democracy,” he said during the dialogue which saw politicians and an academic debate the future of the political system.

SINGAPORE – For Carla Castle, 29, a public servant, the City Direct bus journey from her home in Jalan Kayu to her workplace in Bugis takes about an hour.Previously, she relied on the MRT, a trip that could take between 1hr 20min and 1hr 45min.At a focus group discussion held by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Jan 23, she suggested running City Direct bus services – which ply express routes between housing estates and the city – more frequently, and extending Travel Smart incentives for train commuters into the evening peak.“That would incentivise people to travel at different times... I think that’s a good way to disperse the crowds,” she said.The Travel Smart Journeys programme is aimed at encouraging passengers to avoid the busier segments of the MRT network in north-eastern Singapore during the morning peak. By doing so, they can earn rebates worth up to 80 per cent of the journey fare.Castle said including the evening peak in the scheme would spread the office crowd over a few hours, adding: “It seems like that’s one of the more immediate solutions [to crowding on the MRT] that could be implemented.”

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has slammed US President Donald Trump for “insulting” British troops who served in Afghanistan Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi will continue on Saturday, reports say Read Full Article at RT.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that his government is pursuing Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's vision of a strong India, emphasizing the nation's capability to wield power effectively. He criticized past governments for neglecting the islands' history due to insecurities, while his administration has taken corrective measures, including renaming islands to honor Bose and Param Vir Chakra awardees.

Over 40 global election management bodies adopted the 'Delhi Declaration 2026', committing to enhance electoral integrity through five pillars: pure rolls, fair elections, research, technology use, and capacity building. India offered to share its ECINET platform and election expertise to foster international cooperation and smoother electoral processes.