TEHRAN – A total of 136 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from December 6 to 12, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN – The head of the Organization for the Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, Hossein Roozbeh, has announced the country’s readiness to share knowledge and boost technological cooperation with African countries, particularly Ethiopia.

TEHRAN – The fourth exhibition showcasing the achievements of creative and knowledge-based companies is scheduled to take place from December 28 to 31 in Tehran, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI).

No matter how you prefer your kopi or tea made, the caffeinated beverages are priced the same at this food court in Bras Basah. A hot cup of coffee or tea — no matter the choice of milk — costs $2. The iced version is $2.60, reported Shin Min Daily News on Monday (Dec 15). According to the report, the drinks stall at Bras Basah Complex's Shifu Food Court recently came under online scrutiny for its standardised pricing. Some netizens pointed out that beverages with no milk are typically priced lower than those containing condensed milk or evaporated milk. In response, stall owner Li Yuanquan (transliteration) highlighted to Shin Min the various discounts available for students, hotel guests and members of the complex's merchants association. For example, students can get a cup of hot coffee or tea at $1.60, and the iced version at $2.30. «We set a fixed price so when calculating discounts, it's easier and more efficient to calculate. The drinks we brew using our coffee maker are also of good quality,» he added. 

If you are celebrating Christmas Eve with your family and friends and are thinking about how to get to your destination thereafter, there's good news. Transport operators SBS Transit and SMRT will extend the operational hours of their train services on Christmas Eve (Dec 24). In addition, the operational hours of 56 bus services will also be extended on that day.NSL, EWL, CCL and TEL Train services on SMRT's North-South Line, East-West Line, Circle Line and Thomson-East Coast Line will be extended for those travelling by rail.The last train departing from the North-South Line's Orchard MRT station will leave at 1.15am, while the last train departing from the East-West Line's City Hall MRT station will depart at 1.21am.On the Circle Line, the last train leaving from Dhoby Ghaut and HarbourFront MRT stations are at 12.47am and 12.43am respectively. The last train departing from Woodlands North and Bayshore MRT stations on the Thomson-East Coast Line are at 12.48am and 1am respectively.There will be no extension for Bukit Panjang LRT and Changi Airport services.

Apple users should update the mobile operating system software of their devices, said the Singapore Cyber Emergency Response Team (SingCert) on Sunday (Dec 14). The advisory follows the finding of two zero-day vulnerabilities in Apples' WebKit, which SingCert says have been exploited in attacks. «Users and administrators of affected Apple devices are strongly advised to update to the latest software versions immediately,» said SingCert in its advisory. Apple WebKit is an open-source web rendering engine used to power the Safari web browser on Apple's computing and mobile devices — macOS, iPadOS, and iOS. The two WebKit vulnerabilities identified — CVE-2025-43529 and CVE-2025-14174 — affects the following products:

[HRW] Nairobi -- Warring Parties Should Protect Population in Uvira; Improve Access to Aid

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement a reçu en audience ce jour, Yvon Sana Bangui, Gouverneur de la Banque des Etats de l'Afrique Centrale ( BEAC). En séjour au Gabon dans le cadre d'une série d'activités sous-régionales menées par l'institution financière, le Gouverneur de la BEAC est venu présenter ses civilités au Président de la République. Durant cette rencontre, les deux personnalités ont évoqué la situation économique du (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A visibly-emotional Billy Crystal was filmed inside the police cordon surrounding the Reiner mansion in the affluent Brentwood area of LA.

Malawi’s fuel lifeline is set to rest largely in the hands of the National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) next year, as the State-owned importer plans to bring in about 412,000 metric tonnes of fuel in the 2026/27 financial year—roughly 60 percent of national consumption. The move comes against a backdrop of persistent fuel shortages, […] The post Nocma to Import 60% of Malawi’s Fuel Next Year Amid Forex Crunch appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

This study examines housing needs across the EU, focusing on inequalities in affordability, accessibility, and quality. It provides a mapping of the current housing needs in the EU across territories, including across Member States, rural and urban areas, outermost regions, and islands and across population groups. The study analyses key factors affecting housing demand and supply challenges, and the impacts of housing scarcity on health, education and employment. It also reviews how EU legislation and funding shape and support national policies in the area of decent, sustainable and affordable housing. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The actress, 35, who welcomed son Barney with the scientist in June 2024, took to her Instagram Stories to share a glimpse of the wild festivities.

Rob Reiner recalled in an interview last year how meeting his wife inspired him to change the ending of his iconic film When Harry Met Sally.

The 78-year-old made many of the best-known movies of the 1980s and 1990s, including Stand By Me, legal thriller A Few Good Men in 1992 and romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally in 1989.

John Barrowman was in his car, contemplating killing himself when his phone chimed with a fan's request of a personalised message. 'I don't like to disappoint people,' the actor said.

Dr Halima Begum's position was declared 'untenable' by the charity's board of trustees following an 'irretrievable breakdown in its trust and confidence' about her ability to do the job.

Britain faces an 'age of uncertainty' as an 'expansionist' Russia wages a new type of warfare exporting 'chaos', the new head of the MI6 warns today.

A person of interest who had been taken into custody after a fatal shooting at Brown University on Saturday will 'soon be released' from custody.

Beneath its prosperous surface, the upmarket village of Rowlands Castle in the foothills of the South Downs has been riven by an extraordinary legal feud between its GP and pharmacy.

The government is set to repeal the MGNREGA, enacted in 2005, and introduce the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025. This new legislation aims to provide 125 days of wage employment annually to rural households, shifting from an entitlement-based safety net to a future-oriented development mission aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reposted a thread comparing his political approach to Rahul Gandhi's, calling the analysis «fair» and «reflective of a certain perception of the current reality.» The thread criticized Gandhi's rural-centric policies as «devastating» and highlighted Tharoor's alignment with his background and audience.

According to Yury Slyusar, there were no casualties

The US Government Accountability Office found that the program's implementation was flawed and that checks on applicants and their sponsors were not rigorous enough

Residential buildings and two cars sustained damage

According to the report, Vladimir Zelensky instructed Verkhovna Rada lawmakers to «develop a draft law on the possibility of holding elections during martial law»

The NTI Fund specified that, unlike other domestic solutions and foreign analogues, the technology offers precise positioning of up to 15-20 cm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a significant three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman, countries with deep historical and contemporary ties to India. The visits, spanning December 15-18, aim to bolster bilateral relations, commemorate diplomatic milestones, and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation across various sectors, including trade and defense.

Former Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim was expelled from the party for «anti-party» activities after he wrote to Sonia Gandhi expressing dissatisfaction with the leadership and recent electoral losses. Moquim defended his actions, stating he offered suggestions for reform as a true Congress worker.

In a dramatic family meeting, relatives of writer Raynor Winn claim she has stolen thousands of pounds from sets of parents and then forged bank statements to cover-up her crimes.