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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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. 

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.

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.

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 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.”

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

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

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

Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri also noted that BRICS contributes to the development of global cooperation

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

«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

R-7 is a family of Soviet and Russian launch vehicles

Delhi BJP released a charge sheet against AAP government. BJP criticized AAP's handling of pollution and alleged scams. Kejriwal defended his government's work. He highlighted improvements in electricity, water, and other areas. Kejriwal also launched new schemes for women. BJP labeled these schemes as election promises. Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled for February.

[New Times] The decision by the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) to close 62 privately owned schools is necessary.

[New Times] Rwandan attacking midfielder Samuel Mbabazi is having a winding career path. Initially supposed to go for trials in Poland after being scouted in the 2018 FEASSA Games, he ended up in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag met with traditional elders, youth, and women's organizations in Garbaharey district, Gedo region, on Sunday to rally support for the federal government's plan to implement a one-person, one-vote electoral system.

Police confirmed that Kimwere, alongside another suspect, 27-year-old Samson Mwendwa John, was transferred from Nguni Police Station to Iftin Police Station on the same day. Both suspects bore injuries from the alleged mob attack and were admitted to Garissa Provincial Referral Hospital for treatment.

Authorities are looking into whether previous warnings about the suspected Magdeburg Christmas market attacker were handled properly.

Bringing the theme ‘Living in Harmony’ to life, the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) hosted its inaugural Health and Wellness Fair on December 13 at Breezy Castle in downtown Kingston. More than 200 residents from the inner-city community...

This holiday season, Dolla Financial launched the Gift of Hope Initiative, a nationwide effort to bring Christmas cheer to homes across Jamaica. Supported by Ultra Financier and A-List Marketing Entertainment Group, the initiative provided meals,...

Embracing the true essence of Christmas, Restaurants of Jamaica, operators of KFC, has stepped forward this holiday season with an outpouring of kindness, extending its reach to those in need across the island. This Christmas, the quick-service...

Wendy’s Jamaica is spreading holiday cheer with the official opening of its newest restaurant in Whitter Village, Montego Bay. The restaurant represents an investment of over $300 million, bringing meals and economic opportunities to the community...

WASHINGTON (CMC): The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says agents from its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and US Marshals Service deputies have arrested a Jamaican fugitive in Philadelphia, who is wanted for...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed of over 71,000 appointment letters at a Rozgar Mela, highlighting nearly 10 lakh permanent government jobs created in the last 1-1.5 years. He emphasized the government's commitment to transparency and inclusivity, enabling recruitment exams in 13 languages and empowering women with opportunities and policies like extended maternity leave.

Two BJP MPs, injured during a scuffle with Congress leaders at the new Parliament building, were discharged from the hospital Friday. The confrontation arose from a BJP protest against alleged disrespect towards Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. During the incident, MP Pratap Sarangi suffered a head injury, and MP Mukesh Rajput briefly lost consciousness.

Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Jewellery store robbery in Parc-Extension under investigation store in the Parc-Extension neighborhood on Saturday evening.

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 private road transport and accommodation costs — was lower than the 2.1 per cent forecast by a Reuters poll of economists and compared with a 2.1 per cent rise seen in October. It was the smallest rise since November 2021, when it climbed by 1.6 per cent. Headline inflation was 1.6 per cent in annual terms in November, lower than the 1.8 per cent expected in the poll. The Monetary Authority of Singapore had forecast core inflation to be around 2 per cent in the fourth quarter. Slowing inflation has created room for Singapore's central bank to ease monetary policy in January but analysts have said the MAS might wait until later in 2025 on the back of incoming US President Donald Trump's policies.