World Athletics will donate US$100,000 (approximately J$16 million) to the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) to assist members of the track and field community affected by Hurricane Melissa. President of World Athletics, Lord...

Former United Nations judge Patrick Robinson has called for constitutional reform to prevent Jamaican courts from overturning a chief justice’s rulings. It follows the Court of Appeal’s decision to quash a 2019 murder conviction after ruling that...

The St Andrew North police are searching for Kenroy Willis, also known as ‘Papa’, who is wanted in connection with four murders. The police are urging Willis to report to the nearest police station immediately. The police say one of the cases...

A St Thomas man accused of fatally punching a senior citizen also died after falling while attempting to flee the scene on Tuesday. The incident has prompted detectives in the St Thomas division to investigate two cases - homicide and death by...

The body of 62-year-old Maria Thompson was discovered at her home in St Catherine on Tuesday night. It's reported that around 9:30 p.m., passersby alerted police to a scene in Innswood, St Catherine. Officers responded and found Thompson’s...

Il faut que jeunesse se passe dit le proverbe. Mais pas au détriment de la sécurité d'autrui. Hier en fin de journée, des jeunes à deux-roues ont été filmés en train de faire du wheeling sur la RDO dans le sens Punaauia-Papeete.

Punjab has launched the second phase of its anti-drug campaign, 'Yudh Nashian Virudh'. Over 1.5 lakh volunteers, known as 'Pind De Pehredar', will assist the police. An app will allow anonymous reporting of drug peddlers. Padyatras will be held across the state. The campaign aims to dismantle drug networks and ensure a drug-free Punjab.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch thirteen new trains next week, including India's inaugural Vande Bharat sleeper service. Ten of these trains will depart from West Bengal, with three originating from Assam, both states heading for elections. This significant rollout highlights the Centre's commitment to enhancing transport infrastructure in West Bengal.

India's first space mission of 2026, PSLV-C62, is set to launch on January 12, carrying DRDO's advanced defense satellite Anvesha (EOS-N1) for enhanced surveillance. The mission will also test on-orbit refuelling technology with OrbitAID's AyulSAT and deploy Nepal's Earth observation satellite Munal, alongside 13 other satellites from India and international partners.

C'est dans une ambiance fraternelle, empreinte de patriotisme et d'engagement politique, que les jeunes du département de Tsamba-Magotsi, accompagnés de certains cadres, conduits par Yannick Mangaboula MBOUNDJI, président du Réseau pour le Développement du Village (R-DEV), ont tenu une séance de travail stratégique avec l'honorable Anicet Ango, président de la Ligue Nationale des Jeunes de l'Union des Bâtisseurs (UDB). La rencontre, qui s'est déroulée pendant plus d'une heure au siège (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Claire Bridger, 64, is said to have left Keith Bridger with life-threatening injuries after lunging at him with the blade, hitting him in the chest and abdomen.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch cited her upbringing in military-ruled Nigeria as she backed the raid by the US to snatch Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.

Donald Trump has launched a ferocious attack on his NATO allies just hours after America seized a Russian-flagged tanker in European waters.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed that the 'blockade' of sanctioned Venezuelan oil remains in 'full effect' after the US secured a Russian-flagged oil tanker in European waters.

The United States has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the ​Atlantic. 

Looking ahead to 2026, the priority for the Caribbean must be balancing how to live in the spectre of geopolitical tensions among global superpowers. This is crucial as the foreign policy of Caribbean countries is inextricably linked to their...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reminding the public that the influenza (flu) vaccine is available free of cost at health centres across Jamaica. This forms part of ongoing efforts to protect public health, particularly as flu cases...

(AP) — The United States has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday. The tanker’s seizure comes just days after US military forces conducted...

The St Elizabeth police say two of the individuals previously named in ongoing investigations have turned themselves in, while several others remain wanted or listed as persons of interest. Shane Brown, of New Town, Black River, who was wanted in...

Cyprus assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 January 2026 and will be in office until 30 June 2026. The country takes over from Denmark and will hand the baton on to Ireland. Cyprus is the last member of the presidency trio with Poland and Denmark. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has formally petitioned Parliament’s Natural Resources and Climate Change Committee to investigate the legality of mining permits granted to Portland Cement Company, a Chinese-owned firm operating in Balaka District. In a letter dated 5 January 2026 and addressed to the Chairperson of the parliamentary committee through […] The post CDEDI Asks Parliament to Probe Portland Cement Mining Licence Over Environmental Concerns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chevron and Quantum Capital Group are lining up a bid for Lukoil’s sanctioned holdings worth $22 billion, FT has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian-flagged vessel was captured in the North Atlantic for alleged “violations of US sanctions” Read Full Article at RT.com

The City of Reykjavík is seeking to hire a specialist to reduce sickness absence among its employees.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar criticised western nations for offering unsolicited advice urging them to «look at their own region for levels of violence». He emphasised India's independent approach to international relations, dealing with partners and adversaries differently. Jaishankar also highlighted India's concern for safety of the people of Venezuela amidst crisis.

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta held a Jan Sunwai, directly addressing residents' concerns and complaints. She instructed officials to resolve issues within fixed timelines and ensure follow-up actions, emphasizing the importance of public feedback in shaping administrative decisions and effective implementation.

Adem Savas boasted that he was the 'King of Transport' after becoming the biggest supplier of small boats for migrant crossings in the English Channel..