Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland's new government has arrested multiple youth activists and journalists advocating Somali unity, rekindling fears of continued political repression despite a change in leadership.

A 42-year-old woman was taken to hospital after suffering burns while attempting to extinguish a kitchen fire on Tuesday (Jan 14) night.   The woman surnamed Li, told Shin Min Daily News she was preparing to fry snacks for Chinese New Year in her home at Block 229A, Sumang Lane.  However, the oil caught fire when she turned up the heat on the gas stove.  In a moment of panic, the mother of three tried to put out the fire by adding water to the flames, which caused the fire to intensify.  «I was very worried about my children and husband, so I went to wake them up and told them to run away. »I stayed in the kitchen to try and put out the fire, but it got bigger. I ended up getting burned,« said Li, who works in customer service.  »This is not the first time I've made this snack. I just turned on the gas to heat up the oil, but I didn't expect it to burst into flames.«  Li ended up suffering burns to her right hand and cheek, which had to be bandaged.  She added that it was heart-breaking to see her home of two years burn down. »But thankfully, everyone is okay," Li said. 

SINGAPORE — It was a Monday evening in December four years ago when the Chia family was out for dinner at Ion Orchard. Nick Chia heard screaming from the mall's toilet that his three daughters and the helper were in and knew something was wrong. He did not imagine that his five-year-old daughter Kara would place her hand in the toilet's hand dryer, and have her finger mangled within seconds. The fan blades of the dryer, which was missing a vent cover, severed the girl's finger and shattered the bones. Kara Chia with her mother in Tokyo in December 2024. PHOTO: The Straits Times She lost more than half of her left index finger and was left with a stump after amputation. In November 2024, the family found some closure after their case was concluded in court. They received compensation of $170,000 in damages and $39,507 in legal costs from Ion Orchard and its insurers.

Flying from Melaka to Singapore usually takes less than an hour, but some travellers recently took over half a day to reach their destination. They were kept waiting at the Melaka International Airport for nine hours last Friday (Jan 10) before the flight was cancelled due to poor weather conditions. A passenger on the flight, Marcus Lim, documented his experience and shared it on Facebook on Jan 11. According to flight records, Scoot flight TR403 was scheduled to depart Melaka at 10.15pm on Jan 10. Lim, who arrived at the airport at around 7.30pm, noted that there was no sign of a plane at the gate by 9.45pm.

Shipments of the super-chilled fuel reportedly surged after pipeline gas transit through Ukraine stopped, the outlet reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Diesel prices have hit a five-and-a-half-month high due to reported fears of disruptions to supply Read Full Article at RT.com

The American middle class is facing a “gigantic” tax increase by year’s end unless cuts are extended, Scott Bessent has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

A deal worth $450 million could be signed soon between New Delhi and Jakarta, reports suggest Read Full Article at RT.com

Vladimir Putin’s visit to India for a bilateral summit with Narendra Modi is expected to deepen ties between the two countries Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) — A new report from ENACT Africa, an EU program dedicated to combating transnational organized crime across the continent, has revealed how illegal fishing devastates Somalia’s fisheries, threatens the nation’s yellowfin tuna stocks, and exposes critical weaknesses in maritime governance.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Three senior officers from Uganda's People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have been charged with negligence following a military helicopter crash in Somalia in September 2024. The incident, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Mogadishu, involved a chopper deployed under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and left four peacekeepers injured but alive.

(CNN) —The Supreme Court ruled Friday that a controversial ban on TikTok may take effect this weekend, rejecting an appeal from the popular app’s owners that claimed the ban violated the First Amendment.

Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the Modi government's handling of the job market, alleging data manipulation to cover up declining employment. He cites polls showing high unemployment among youth and difficulties in finding jobs, accusing the government of misleading the country and failing to deliver on its promise of creating two crore jobs annually.

TEHRAN –A total of 1,004 individuals benefited from rescue services of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) over the past week.

With an area of 600 sq. km, Maharloo Lake in southern Fars Province is a perfect stopover for migratory birds, including flamingoes.

[GroundUp] 246 miners rescued, 78 bodies retrieved

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Schools have been urged to implement infection prevention control protocols for classrooms, bathrooms, common areas even as Mpox cases rise to 33 in Kenya.

[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has made 12 fresh ministerial nominations as he continues to put his government in shape.

Ryan Sutton travelled 100 miles from Worcester to Finedon in Northamptonshire to violently abuse the primary school child he was secretly messaging.

Minister of Labour Hon. Vitumbiko Mumba is proving to be the no-nonsense leader Malawi desperately needs. Let’s face it: smiles, handshakes, and polite diplomacy will not fix this broken nation. Malawi requires bold, unapologetic action to root out the chaos and lawlessness that have taken hold. Imagine this—a factory locks the Minister of Labour out […] The post Kudos Hon. Mumba, We Can’t Fix This Country with Smiles and Politeness appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has asked political parties in Malawi to consider adopting quotas as a means achieve a minimum percentage of women and youth candidates, as well as those with disabilities. NICE Executive Director Gray Kalindekafe, in a statement issued on Monday, challenged political parties to learn from other countries […] The post NICE proposes quotas to promote women, youth participation in elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Congress leader Vinesh Phogat accused BJP and AAP of practicing vote-bank politics and failing to fulfill promises, citing specific unfulfilled pledges in Haryana and Punjab. She emphasized that the Congress party has a consistent record of honoring its commitments and urged Delhiites to trust the Congress for development.

Mumbai Police have formed 20 teams to locate Saif Ali Khan's attacker, who stabbed the actor six times in a burglary attempt at his apartment. CCTV footage reveals the suspect's face. The attacker did not break in but sneaked in with the intent to rob. Saif is recovering after emergency surgery.

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality has revoked stage 3 curbs of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid improved air quality. The decision follows favourable meteorological conditions that reduced pollution levels, including strong winds and rain. Restrictions on non-essential construction and certain vehicle uses were lifted.

The US president has commuted the sentences of almost 1,500 drug offenders, setting a record for acts of clemency Read Full Article at RT.com

«States representing various geographical zones and a wide spectrum of specialized international organizations have been invited to take part in discussions,» Marat Berdyev noted

During the conversation, the sides noted serious practical benefits from with joint work within the Eurasian Economic Union, including for the Armenian economy

Masoud Pezeshkian said the Russian-Iranian treaty «will give a great impetus to the development of bilateral relations and become a solid foundation for further onward movement»

Establishment outlets have often resorted to dumbing down societies by reducing global events to shallow soundbites Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow is not expecting a major change in bilateral relations after the US president-elect takes office, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The US tech giant’s AI-generated alert service sparked complaints over factual mistakes Read Full Article at RT.com

Mismanagement of the 155th army brigade has raised concerns about Kiev’s military command Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian teen hit ‘Sigma Boy’ has entered Billboard’s top ten dance tracks, outperforming songs by Katy Perry and Bon Jovi Read Full Article at RT.com