Paris (AFP) – His orange henna-dyed beard and striking eyewear would make him easy to pick out in a crowd, but Abdul Qadir Mumin has remained elusive.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Federal Government forces, in coordination with the US military, conducted an airstrike in the Beerhani area of Lower Juba region, killing ten al-Shabab militants, the Somali government announced on Sunday.

Warnings for snow, ice and rain are in place across parts of the UK, with areas in southern England being warned of flooding due to rain and melting snow caused by milder temperatures.

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky explained his refusal to give an interview to Lex Fridman entirely in Russian Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has reiterated his regret that Kiev does not possess nuclear weapons to effectively deter Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

The Netherlands has made historic records public for the first time after the law prohibiting their release expired on January 1 Read Full Article at RT.com

SINGAPORE — Three teenagers who harassed a Singaporean couple who were taking videos in the West Java provincial capital of Bandung in Indonesia have apologised, putting an end to police investigations. The Indonesian police halted their probe into the case after the victim accepted an apology from the teens, CNN Indonesia reported on Sunday (Jan 5). «The victim has confirmed that she will not continue the legal process into the case as she saw the perpetrators had apologised on social media and thought this would serve as a lesson as the perpetrators are children,» said Bandung City police chief Budi Sartono, reported CNN Indonesia. The Jakarta Globe, citing the Indonesian police, said the teenagers were arrested on Jan 3, and have admitted to the Dec 29, 2024, encounter with the married couple. Two of the teenagers are reportedly minors, or under 17 years old. The Indonesian police on Jan 4 said one of the teenagers admitted to making inappropriate gestures and touching the woman, the report said. The other two have denied any involvement.

A man who recently found a lottery ticket with a $10,000 prize has handed it over to the police, hoping the owner will come claim it. On Dec 31, the man surnamed Wu was on board bus service 925 travelling towards Marsiling MRT station when he noticed three 4D tickets on a seat.  Wu noticed that one of the tickets had the winning number 6777 — the first prize of the Dec 29 draw. «I also buy 4D, so I'd pay special attention to the numbers drawn,» 70-year-old Wu told Shin Min Daily News.  "I remembered the first prize number of the day, that was how I realised the ticket had won a prize.” While he has a habit of picking up stray lottery tickets to look at them, but this is his first time finding a winning ticket. Wu said he wasn't able to identify the owner of the tickets that day as many passengers alighted the bus at the same time. Therefore, he handed the 4D ticket over to the police in Toa Payoh via the found property drop box on Jan 1.  Wu said he also made a report at a police station in Yew Tee on Jan 3, thinking that the owner might live near Marsiling.

Mumbai-Nanded Tapovan Express reversed 700m on Saturday to pick up Sarvar Shaikh, a 30-year-old passenger who had fallen off near Manmad junction. Despite efforts, he later died in hospital. The loco pilot secured permission to maneuver the train back, and an ambulance was arranged at Manmad for medical assistance, while express continued its journey.

A Tamil Nadu archaeology department study found over 90% of ancient graffiti marks at 140 sites, including Keeladi, resemble Indus Valley civilisation symbols. Researchers analyzed 15,184 graffiti signs, noting links between Indus and south Indian signs. The study suggests cultural exchanges during the Copper and Iron Ages. Key symbols included arrows, fish signs, and swastikas.

Three Coast Guard personnel were killed when their 'Dhruv' advanced light helicopter crashed in Porbandar, Gujarat. The incident highlights ongoing issues with the indigenous twin-engine choppers, which have faced several accidents before, prompting investigations into technical and design flaws.

Patna Police arrested Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor during an indefinite hunger strike protesting the alleged Bihar Public Service Commission exam paper leak. He joined students at Gandhi Maidan demanding exam cancellation. Kishor plans to submit a petition to the High Court on January 7 regarding the issue.

The arrest of Suresh Chandrakar in connection with the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar has sparked significant attention. Mukesh's body was found in a septic tank in Bijapur after he exposed a road construction scam. This incident has highlighted the dangers faced by journalists in the region, prompting calls for action and increased safety measures.

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«We are thinking of writing an application to court for extension of the arrest warrant today. We plan to listen to the position of the National Office of Investigation and submit the application,» the agency said, citing high-ranking CIO official

Battlegroup West units thwarted 35 counterattacks of the adversary from December 28, 2024 to January 3, 2025, defense expert Andrey Marochko said

This is the first missile launch by Pyongyang this year

SINGAPORE — A businessman and his former wife came up with a sham with the intention of reducing the value of his assets as he was going through a divorce with his current wife, a High Court judge has found. In August 2023, the former wife, Chiang Ai Ling, filed a $13.7 million lawsuit against Tan Kian Chye and his second wife, Ang Siew Yan. Ang had filed for divorce from Tan in December 2022. Chiang alleged that Tan had failed to pay her the sum in exchange for her transferring all her shares in his company to him. She claimed that he had orally agreed in 2015 to pay her 25 per cent of the proceeds from the sale of his company. Tan, who has a child with each woman, did not contest the lawsuit. But Ang contended that the purported 2015 agreement was a sham conceived by Chiang and Tan to reduce the assets liable for division in the ongoing divorce. In a written judgement issued on Dec 30, Justice Audrey Lim said the evidence showed that the purported agreement never existed and that the sham was conceived after Ang filed for divorce.

SINGAPORE – Lionesses forward Danelle Tan’s eagerly anticipated A-League Women debut lasted only about 20 minutes, but the drama and intensity have left her yearning for more. After missing Brisbane Roar’s first eight games of the season due to knee surgery, the 20-year-old Singaporean ran onto the Perry Park pitch to cheers from her father and many among the 3,612-strong crowd on Jan 4. Coming on for Evdokiya Popadinova in the 72nd minute, the No. 9 was involved in some attacking moves, and within seconds, she was celebrating with her teammates as Laini Freier opened the scoring against the visiting Canberra United with a neat finish into the bottom corner. But Emma Robers equalised in the 81st minute with a long-range effort before Michelle Heyman completed the comeback for Canberra seven minutes later despite suspicions of handball. With the defeat, the Roar missed the opportunity to leapfrog Melbourne City to the top of the 12-team league after nine games. On Jan 5, City extended their lead to four points after a 1-1 draw at bottom club Sydney FC, but have played a game more.

Israel risks triggering a large-scale war if it launches another military attack on Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A golf course clubhouse in Morden, Man. went up in flames Sunday for the second time in less than four years, and mere days after its reopening from the previous fire was celebrated.

Temporary residents of Canada will no longer be able to utilise the flagpoling process to initiate work or study permits, following a ban from the Canada Border Services Agency.

A man who illegally blew through the Canada-U.S. border crossing in Surrey, B.C., Sunday morning has been arrested, according to authorities.

Hamas has released a sickening video in which the youngest female Israeli still held captive in Gaza, Liri Albag, can be seen shaking and crying as she begs for help from the Israeli government.

Other than a major blizzard, the certification at the Capitol this year is expected to be uneventful.

C’est l'un des rendez-vous incontournables du début d'année : l’Épiphanie, avec sa célèbre galette des rois. Si l’on en mange pratiquement tout le mois de janvier, on a parfois du mal à s'y retrouver au niveau de la date exacte.

Germany to reassess Syrian refugee protection amid “stabilized situation” in Syria Read Full Article at RT.com

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has launched a new assault on British PM Keir Starmer, demanding his resignation Read Full Article at RT.com

Antimicrobial resistance could kill 40 million people worldwide in 25 years, former health chief for England, Sally Davies, has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

«Israel has not received any names of abducted citizens at the [resumed] negotiations,» the Israeli prime minister’s adviser Dmitri Gendelman said

The IOC’s tenth president will be elected at an upcoming session scheduled to be held in Greece in March 2025