US President Donald Trump has refused to apologize for a video depicting the Obamas as monkeys Read Full Article at RT.com

The details of an interim agreement that lowers tariffs on Indian exports to the US from 50% to 18% have been announced Read Full Article at RT.com

The West’s most irresponsible debate is happening in the European Union Read Full Article at RT.com

The Pentagon has cut ties with Harvard, saying the university is propagating woke, “globalist and radical ideologies” Read Full Article at RT.com

Soleta Thomas was remembered on January 24 during her funeral service at East Queen Street Baptist Church in Kingston as a professional of rare steadiness and quiet influence — someone whose work shaped not only the public voice of Jamaica Public...

Two Jamaicans are among four Caribbean nationals named as regional finalists for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, following a competitive selection process that drew nearly 1,000 applications from across the...

A man seen golfing at an empty reserve site along Grange Road has both amused and worried social media users.On Wednesday (Feb 4), TikTok user Buildingsledge posted a video showing a man in golfing attire swinging his club at a golf ball.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested by the police for his alleged involvement in a series of e-commerce scams involving Pokemon trading cards.In a media release on Friday (Feb 6) evening, the police said they received 35 reports from victims since October 2025, with losses amounting over $135,000.The victims were allegedly cheated by the man who advertised the pre-order sales of limited edition Pokemon trading cards on Carousell.He was identified by officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division through follow-up investigations and arrested on Thursday.He will be charged in court for cheating on Saturday.If found guilty of the said offence, the man may be jailed for up to ten years and fined.The police added that since Oct 1, 2025, there have been at least 609 cases of e-commerce scams involving the sale of Pokemon trading cards reported, with total losses amounting to at least $1.1 million.

Five persons, aged between 29 and 49, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in vice-related activities, said the Singapore Police Force on Friday (Feb 6) night.The five persons, comprising three women and two men, were arrested between Feb 5 and 6, following raids by officers from the Criminal Investigation Department in the vicinity of Depot Road and Joo Chiat Road.Police said they seized mobile phones, automated teller machine (ATM) receipts and vice-related paraphernalia during the raids.One of the two men, aged 40, will be charged in court on Saturday for allegedly facilitating the operation of the an online vice syndicate.If found guilty of facilitating the provision of sexual services in return for payment or reward, he may be jailed for up to five years, fined up to $100,000, or both.Police investigations into the other four persons are ongoing.The police also warned that they will continue to take tough enforcement action against those involved in syndicated vice activities and will not hesitate to take firm action against offenders in accordance with the law.[[nid:729344]]

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticized the recent India-US trade framework, alleging it benefits American farmers at India's expense and includes a commitment to stop Russian oil imports. He questioned the value of «photo-ops» given the perceived lack of substantial benefits for India in the deal.

App-based transport workers nationwide protested on February 7, demanding fair incomes and protection against exploitation. Unions cited falling earnings and rising costs, urging governments to implement minimum base fares as mandated by 2025 guidelines. The strike highlighted concerns over unilateral pricing by platforms and financial burdens from device changes, with workers seeking statutory protections.

Enrique Arias Gil also noted that there is more freedom of speech in Russia than in Spain

New rules for the Civil Services Examination will regulate repeated attempts. Candidates appointed to IAS or IFS from CSE 2026 will not be allowed to reappear. Those appointed to IPS or Group A services can get one improvement attempt. The Union Public Service Commission is also adding more examination centres and prioritizing candidates with benchmark disabilities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a significant two-day visit to Malaysia to bolster defense, security, and economic ties. This trip aims to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with discussions focusing on defense cooperation, innovation, and new collaborative areas. PM Modi will also engage with the vibrant Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur.

SINGAPORE – No case of Nipah virus infection associated with the cases in West Bengal and Bangladesh has been reported in Singapore, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Feb 7.In a statement, CDA said that it is aware of a case of Nipah virus infection reported in Naogaon District, Rajshahi Division in northern Bangladesh and is closely monitoring the situation.“Nipah virus is endemic in Bangladesh, with recurring seasonal outbreaks linked to the consumption of raw date palm sap contaminated by fruit bats,” it said.The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Feb 6 that a woman had died in northern Bangladesh in January after contracting Nipah virus infection.“According to the WHO, the case in Bangladesh involved an adult who had a history of drinking raw date palm sap, a known risk factor for Nipah virus infection.”There is currently no evidence that the case in Bangladesh is related to the cases in West Bengal, India, or of any human to human transmission in Bangladesh, CDA added.There is also no active community spread in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India.

Ninety-nine suspected drug offenders were arrested in Central Narcotics Bureau's (CNB) nationwide anti-drug operation from Feb 2 to 6.CNB said in a press release today (Feb 7) that the drugs seized are estimated to be worth more than $38,000.A total of about 210g of cannabis, 146g of heroin, 80g of Ice, 7g of ketamine, 100 Tapentadol tablets, 11 Ecstasy tablets, a small amount of New Psychoactive Substances, a lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) stamp, a bottle of methadone, numerous vape-related products including 75 e-vaporiser pods believed to contain etomidate, as well as cash amounting to $7,075.35 were seized.The areas covered during the operation included Ang Mo Kio, Chua Chu Kang, Jurong, Marine Parade, Marsiling, and Sembawang.On Feb 3, CNB officers forced-entered and raided a residential unit in Tengah, after the occupants refused to comply with lawful orders to grant officers access to the unit. Two Singaporeans, a 31-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, were arrested for suspected drug-related offences. A small amount of Ice and drug paraphernalia were seized.

The exact sum of the penalty is unknown at this point

Some of the servicemen were diagnosed with multiple embedded fragments that already caused complications, such as osteomyelitis

45 of them were destroyed over the Volgograd Region

Head of the Russian-Moldovan Friendship and Cooperation Center Dmitry Sorokin noted that there is a need to hold a referendum with two alternatives - becoming a part of Romania or Russia

Sanae Takaichi emphasized that «the fact that the peace treaty has not yet been signed is beyond sad»

“No, I didn’t make a mistake,” the president said.

The Anti-Zionist Movement (AZM) made the claim in a post on its Instagram account announcing its upcoming launch event. Pictured: Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, who was due to speak at the event.

The president spoke publicly for the first time since the video was released - to outrage from both Democrats and Republicans - on Air Force One and maintained he did nothing wrong.

While spirits were high throughout the opening ceremony, when Team USA marched through the stadium, they were met with a chorus of boos from furious Italian fans inside.