South Africa has accused Israel-linked actors of exploiting a visa loophole after an unauthorized mass entry of Palestinians Read Full Article at RT.com
The stepson of the Ukrainian ambassador in Bulgaria is reportedly a suspect in a grizzly murder in Vienna Read Full Article at RT.com
The foreign affairs chief has rejected the US president’s critique of the bloc’s cultural and political trajectory, saying “Europe is free” Read Full Article at RT.com
Hungary’s Viktor Orban has rejected the EU Migration Pact, calling it an “unjust” attack and refusing to accept migrant quotas Read Full Article at RT.com
UniCredit Group has reportedly sold the assets of its leasing company in Russia as part of its exit strategy Read Full Article at RT.com
President Donald Trump has said Nicolás Maduro’s “days are numbered” as the country’s leader and declined to rule out deploying U.S. troops on the ground there.
The Supreme Court will take up Trump-related cases in its new term, as well as cases dealing with gay and transgender issues and campaigns.
A federal judge ordered the release of “voluminous” material gathered for the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of aiding Jeffrey Epstein.
Daniel Elkeles, boss of NHS Providers, said Britons should start wearing a face mask on public transport and in offices if they are coughing and sneezing but are well enough to go to work.
Sultani Bakatash, 28, was arrested in the early hours of Sunday following a report of rape. He will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court at 9.45am on Tuesday.
A 49-year-old man was arrested on Monday (Dec 8) over his alleged involvement in a case of loanshark harassment on Sunday.In a statement on Dec 9, the police said that they were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Jurong West Street 64. «The main gate of the unit was secured with a bicycle lock, splashed with red paint, and a debtor's note was also placed on the gate,» the police said.The man was identified through follow-up investigations and images from police cameras.Based on preliminary investigations, the police believe that the man was also involved in similar cases of loanshark harassment across Singapore.He will be charged in court on Dec 10. If found guilty, the man may be fined up to $50,000, jailed for up to five years, and receive up to six strokes of the cane.[[nid:726292]]editor@asiaone.com
Two men in their 40s were arrested on Monday (Dec 8) for their alleged involvement in separate housebreaking cases around Singapore.In the first case, a 40-year-old Chinese national is suspected of breaking into three residential units along Chuan Drive and Li Hwan Close in Serangoon Gardens, and in the vicinity of Sentosa between Sunday and Monday.The police said in a statement on Tuesday that the man had allegedly broken into the homes while the occupants were away and made off with jewellery items.Officers seized the stolen jewellery as well as cash totalling over $1,000, four ez-link cards, a cap and a wig from the suspect.He will be taken to court on Dec 10 and charged with housebreaking.The other man, 47, arrested in an unrelated housebreaking case allegedly targeted a residential unit along Circuit Road, said the police on the same day.More than $100 in cash, a photo frame containing assortments of old collectible currency notes, coins and jewellery valued at about $1,000, and two bottles of liquor with a value of $2,200 were reported missing on Sunday noon.Only the jewellery has been recovered from the man.
The police are warning members of the public that scammers are using shell investment applications to sell fake products.In a statement on Tuesday (Dec 9), the police revealed that there have been at least 20 reported cases of such scams since October 2025, with losses totalling at least $1.7 million.In this fraud variant, scammers put up social media advertisements for «investment products» that promised lucrative returns.Victims who chanced upon these ads and clicked on them were contacted by the scammers via WhatsApp.They were then invited into chat groups with names such as «Interactive Elite Knowledge Academy» and «168 Pursuit».In these chat groups, victims would come across other members who claimed to be successful investors.They are believed to be scammers who would vouch for the authenticity of the «investment products», including their returns.
Sultani Bakatash, 28, was arrested in the early hours of Sunday following a report of rape. He will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court at 9.45am on Tuesday.
Shocking footage shows a man armed with a knife brawl with another man with a machete in Enfield, north London, while parents were on the school run nearby.
The 22-year-old employee had been warned repeatedly since 2023 to stop arriving between 6.45am and 7am, a full 40 minutes before her shift was due to start.
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Some Facebook posts claim that South Africa's Department of Social Development will be administering a family support grant. But the department says this is false and likely a scam.
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Security forces patrolled major cities across Tanzania on Monday as the country marked Independence Day under heavy military and police presence, while anti-government protests have yet to materialize.
[allAfrica] One of Desmond Tutu's closest aides and spiritual companions in his retirement years, his son-in-law, Mthunzi Gxashe, has died in Johannesburg.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted in Rajya Sabha that the division of 'Vande Mataram' for appeasement politics fueled India's partition. He emphasised the song's enduring relevance in fostering cultural nationalism and driving the nation towards a developed future. Shah criticised the opposition for linking the debate to West Bengal elections, highlighting the song's historical significance during the freedom struggle.
Advocate Rakesh Kishore reported an attack at Karkardooma Court. He stated 100-150 individuals assaulted him with slippers. They cited his previous shoe-hurling incident against former CJI B R Gavai. Kishore also mentioned they accused Gavai of insulting Sanatan Dharma. A video of the incident is circulating online. Kishore's license was suspended pending inquiry.
Aviation authorities have slashed IndiGo's winter flight schedule by 10% following widespread passenger disruptions. The airline, which previously faced a 5% cut, will now operate significantly fewer flights due to internal mismanagement of crew rosters and inadequate communication. This move aims to stabilize operations and reduce cancellations, with IndiGo submitting a revised schedule soon.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Dr Bilal Naseer Malla for allegedly destroying evidence and harbouring a deceased accused in connection with the Red Fort car blast. This marks the eighth arrest in the case, which is being investigated as a terrorist strike linked to a Jaish-e-Mohammed module.
Acting Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Gabriel Chembezi, has called on the government to urgently review the Corrupt Practices Act to give the graft-busting institution power to arrest corruption suspects without first obtaining a court-issued warrant. Chembezi made the remarks as he raised alarm over growing attempts to frustrate the bureau’s operations—especially within […] The post ACB Pushes for Warrant-Free Arrest Powers as Chembezi Decries Rising Obstruction in Anti-Corruption Fight appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
They differed with their leader, Kamuzu Banda, on the ideology that should define Malawi’s future. Expelled from their homes because of what they believed in, labelled as rebels and wanted dead or alive, they never lost their cause. Driven by the power of the cause, in 1967, they returned to Malawi with a mission. EPHRAIM […] The post A tale of 20 men who wanted to overthrow Kamuzu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The World Bank has sounded one of its sternest warnings yet on Malawi’s deteriorating public finances, highlighting a ballooning wage bill, crippling debt, and deep structural weaknesses—raising questions about whether the country is sliding into a full-blown fiscal crisis. Releasing its Public Finance Review at BICC in Lilongwe, the Bank drew sharp attention to what […] The post World Bank Paints Gloomy Picture of Malawi’s Economy, Raises Red Flag on Soaring Wage Bill — Govt Says It Is Addressing the Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
(AP) — A fire ripped through an office building in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman, police said. Flames engulfed the seven-story building, sending thick black smoke billowing into...
TEHRAN – A total of 123 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 29 to December 5, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
Horrific details of the victim's ordeal were revealed in court as Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, both 17, were jailed for the attack in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
U.S. authorities have released two new photos of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding, as the FBI intensifies its search for the alleged drug kingpin.
Taking the witness box in her first-degree murder trial, Brandy Cooney says she called the boy she was trying to adopt a “moron” and “loser,” used zip-ties to confine him in a wetsuit and locked him in his room at a Burlington, Ont., home.
Ontario Provincial Police have stopped looking for the rest of Mekhi Pelly’s remains as two people face charges in the murder case, but the Kenora-area man's family vows to keep searching. Here's what we know about the investigation as a range of people, including from Manitoba, help in the search.
