Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has clarified his stance on party lines. He stated his only public disagreement was on Operation Sindoor and India's counterterrorism position. Tharoor emphasized national interest above political differences. His remarks follow reports of internal party friction and his absence from a key meeting. He recalled past events and leaders' views on national security.

Much of Canada is grappling with extreme cold heading into the weekend. Here's a breakdown of the conditions in your region, and some tips for dealing with the deep freeze.

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin sharply criticized governor RN Ravi in the state assembly, accusing him of undermining constitutional conventions by refusing to read his customary address. Stalin highlighted the Dravidian model government's achievements and dismissed law and order concerns.

While highlighting how celebrations for the republic have been ongoing, including the upcoming National Voters Day on January 25, he highlighted how the appointment letters are an «invitation to nation building.»

Air India has cancelled all flights to and from New York and Newark on January 25 and 26 due to a severe winter storm forecast. The airline cited safety concerns for passengers and crew as the storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall and icy conditions to the US East Coast.

The revised US defense strategy says the Pentagon will provide “more limited support” to Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has claimed that China would “eat up” Canada Read Full Article at RT.com

Three's not a crowd when it comes to baby leopards. On Friday (Jan 23), Mandai Wildlife Reserve announced that one of their rare Sri Lankan leopards had given birth to a litter on New Year's Day at the Singapore Zoo. «Sri Lankan leopards are Vulnerable (under the IUCN Red List) in the wild, making the births extra meaningful,» the wildlife park operator wrote in a Facebook post. «These little ones help keep the global zoo population healthy and ensure the species has a safer future.»The accompanying video shows three tiny cubs squeaking as their mother licks them clean. The Sri Lankan leopard subspecies has been listed as Vulnerable since 2020, with the wild population estimated at less than 800 mature individuals and their numbers likely decreasing. While the cubs at the Singapore Zoo are not out and about just yet, they can be seen via a live camera feed at the leopard exhibit.[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0BjrRE3Ch/[/embed]The Straits Times reported that the last time a leopard had given birth at the Singapore Zoo was 29 years ago in 1997. 

Speaking Singlish doesn't mean Singaporeans are bad at English. TikTok influencer Nini posted a video in defence of the creole on Monday (Jan 19), stating: «In fact, everyone really misunderstands Singaporeans. »At various occasions, the English they use can be converted [into standard English]. They use Singlish in their daily lives because Singlish is easy to understand.«The Singapore-based Chinese content creator who uses the TikTok handle _k_yn added that Singaporeans did not have to speak a long sentence for it to be comprehensible. Instead of a long spiel like, »Put your wallet away, the bill is on me,« a Singaporean can say: »I pay, I pay. No need, I pay.« Likewise, instead of holding up the queue at a coffee shop by asking, »Excuse me, auntie, can I have a cup of kopi C kosong? Thank you«, a simple »Auntie, kopi C kosong" would suffice.Nini added that the notion of Singaporeans being unintelligible to non-Singaporeans is another misunderstanding, as they can code-switch. 

[New Times] In the previous article, it was established that ballistic and forensic reports determined the origin of the missiles that downed the plane carrying President Habyarimana and his delegation. His death sparked controversies regarding the cause of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Further information, as we proceed, will help clarify the reality.

[New Times] Rwanda was ranked the third fastest-growing economy in Africa, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand to 7.2 per cent in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook.

[New Times] The town of Uvira, in DR Congo's South Kivu Province, continues to be a scene of serious human rights violations following the «sudden and unsecured withdrawal» on January 17 of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) movement's forces as required under an internationally facilitated peace process.

According to the Ynet portal, Washington insists that Israel fully reopen Rafah even before Hamas returns the body of the remaining hostage

«Allies objected, this time openly,» the article says

«Iran’s leaders have also left open the possibility that they will try again to obtain a nuclear weapon, including by refusing to engage in meaningful negotiations,» the document says

The document names Russia a ‘persistent threat’ to NATO countries, and says that deterrence of China is viewed as a top priority

LONDON: This week marked the 45th anniversary of the infamous New Cross fire in Lewisham, south London when 13 young black people, between the ages of 14 and 22 years old, perished in a blaze at a birthday party which many believed was an arson...

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is seeking to reset collaboration between state and non-state actors through a renewed focus on governance and community participation, according to its executive director, Omar Frith. Speaking to The...

As recovery efforts continue following Hurricane Melissa, The Jamaica National Group, through its philanthropic arm, the JN Foundation, recently handed more than seven 40-foot containers of hurricane relief supplies to Food for the Poor for...

The late reggae icon Jimmy Chambers Cliff will receive a posthumous honour when the David ‘Wagga’ Hunt Scholarship Foundation hosts its 12th annual red-carpet gala in Washington, DC, on February 21. The recognition places one of Jamaica’s most...

President Peter Mutharika has appointed Dr. George Partridge as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), replacing seasoned economist Dr. Macdonald Mafuta Mwale, at a time when Malawi’s economy is teetering on the edge of a deep and prolonged crisis that has already eroded living standards and shaken confidence in the country’s […] The post Mutharika Rings the Changes at RBM as Economy Buckles Under Pressure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

L’ice continue de faire des ravages au fenua. À Fa’a’a, l’association Hotuarea Nui tire la sonnette d’alarme : forte de plus de vingt ans d’accompagnement auprès des jeunes en difficulté, elle observe aujourd’hui une situation alarmante, marquée par une aggravation des problématiques liées à la consommation de drogues.

Les Nuits de la lecture sont de retour au fenua. Quatre soirées sont organisées à l’Université de Polynésie, au Musée des îles et à la Maison de la Culture. À Outumaoro, le campus se transforme en un espace de mots, d’images et de créations : textes, performances, cinéma et ateliers en reo tahiti interrogent la place du livre à l’ère du digital et de l’intelligence artificielle.

«The Government of Nigeria must do more to protect Christians and their right to practice their faith freely and safely,» the Punch newspaper quoted US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker

Gerhard Schroder suggests focusing on «reliable and stable supplies of cheap fuel from Russia» combined with Germany’s modern technologies in gas prospecting and transportation

Igor Dodon said that in December, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancelled his scheduled meeting with Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi

Gerhard Schroder noted that «BRICS+ countries, along with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization make up more than half of the world’s population, while the European Union and its 450 million inhabitants account only for 5%»

According to Lula da Silva, Brazil refuses to recognize any international organization created unilaterally, and will continue to defend the leading role of the United Nations in global affairs

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan highlighted India's evolving security landscape, shaped by rapid technological advancements like AI and big data. He warned of «cognitive colonialism» through information warfare and stressed self-reliance and societal resilience to safeguard sovereignty in a changing world.

The Indian Air Force's Sarang helicopter display team will perform at the Singapore Airshow 2026, joining renowned international aerobatic teams. The event, held from February 3-9, will feature eight aerial displays by six air forces and showcase advanced military and commercial aircraft, including the debut of Australia's F-35A Lightning II.