SINGAPORE - The National Parks Board (NParks) is monitoring an incident involving several crocodiles that escaped from a farm in Batam on Jan 13. Their escape is believed to have resulted from downpours over three days, which caused parts of the fence around a breeding pond to collapse, according to reports by Indonesia media. Bulan island, where the farm is located, is roughly 30km from recreational offshore island Sentosa. NParks’ group director of wildlife management How Choon Beng told The Straits Times on Jan 18 that members of the public should report any encounters with crocodiles to the statutory board. It is unclear how many crocodiles broke free, but at least 23 have been caught so far, according to CNN Indonesia, which identified the reptiles as saltwater crocodiles. Mr Kannan Raja, president of the Herpetological Society of Singapore, which studies reptiles and amphibians, said saltwater crocodiles swim out to sea to find food and as part of their natural movement patterns. But while they could reach Singapore from Batam, “it doesn’t mean they will”, he said.

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Russian Orthodox Church Archpriest Andrey Tkachev has claimed that Russia is full of sorcerers and has called for combating occult practices Read Full Article at RT.com

Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey says the African nation’s membership in the Alliance of Sahel States is “not impossible” Read Full Article at RT.com

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TEHRAN –According to the head of Iranian Social Workers Association, Hassan Mousavi-Chalak, the underway cooperation between Iran and IFSW involves three significant measures in professional ethics.

TEHRAN –Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, has underscored the significance of exchanging professors and students as well as implementing joint educational programs with Iran to meet the scientific and research needs of Iraq.

TEHRAN – Young Iranian inventors have won two gold medals and a silver medal at the 7th International Creative Papers Conferences and Olympics (ICPC) 2025.

TEHRAN –The European Union (EU) has provided supplementary humanitarian funding of €2 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) in Iran to help the organization support refugees in the country.

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A Kolkata court has found Sanjay Roy guilty in the RG Kar rape and murder case. Roy, a civic volunteer, maintains his innocence, alleging the involvement of an IPS officer. The 28-year-old PG medic's death ignited nationwide protests for justice. The sentencing will take place on Monday. The CBI investigation and subsequent chargesheet were prepared following the outcry.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlights India's efforts to rebuild regional relationships post-partition, taking a strong stance against Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism. He emphasizes ongoing efforts to resolve India-China border issues, importance of India-Russia economic cooperation, and advocacy for dialogue in the Ukraine conflict.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claims that organizations like RSS and industrial houses control India. He advocates for a caste census and removing the 50% reservation cap. Gandhi also criticizes RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat for questioning India's independence date and alleges the RSS is erasing ideologies of Ambedkar and Gandhi from Indian institutions.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has cautioned the federal government against proceeding with a unilateral election, urging dialogue to address ongoing electoral disagreements.

Now standing the current political instability, volatile security, widespread corruption, and lack of resource, seeking changes that unifies legal frameworks, enhances judicial independence, and increases access to justice would require immense political will power. The current stagnant situation can be changed only by aligning our valued religious beliefs, customary laws, and the formal legal process in a gradual but consistent way.

The ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will begin at 8:30 a.m.

On Friday, Trump said that, due to low temperatures, his January 20 oath of office would move to the Capitol Rotunda

Kenya confirmed two more cases of mpox on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 33.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hassan Moalim, has accused opposition groups of obstructing laws passed by the government and parliament, particularly those related to the country’s electoral process.

Kenya's economy is projected to grow by 5.3 percent in 2025, according to the National Treasury.

The thieves loaded bottle after bottle of wine into their Ikea bag-for-life as they crouched down in the aisle. The incident took place at Sainsbury's, on Wapping Lane, in London, yesterday afternoon.

The EastEnders actress, 36, announced she has welcomed a daughter as she shared heartwarming snaps of the tot on Friday.

According to TV doctor and NHS paediatrician Dr Ranj Singh, the drink -available for as little as £1 in supermarkets - is rich in lycopene that inhibits bad cholesterol.

The former President, 63, proved that they're still going strong as he uploaded a sweet message to his wife for her birthday on Friday.

Sofia Vergara , best known for her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the hit comedy Modern Family, has been accused of diva behaviour behind the scenes of the long-running series.

Earlier this week, Only Fans star Blue, from Derbyshire, reportedly set a 'world record' for having sex with the most men in one day - saying she 'bedded 1,057 in 12 hours'.

According to the report, «a large-scale immigration raid» is expected to start in Chicago on Tuesday morning and last all week

The politician sharply criticized German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Economy Minister Robert Habeck

According to Russian Defense Ministry, the enemy is suffering serious losses of personnel and equipment in fighting in the Kursk area

According to Al Jazeera, a woman and four children died in the attack. Several other Palestinians sustained wounds

The Taiwanese military agency has been regularly registering China’s aircraft and ships approaching the island