Thundery showers which persisted over the final two weeks of 2025 are expected to continue into the first fortnight of 2026, the Meteorological Service Singapore said on Friday (Jan 2). They are expected over parts of Singapore in the afternoon on most days, extending into the evening on some days, added the weatherman.The total rainfall is expected to be below average over most parts of the island — with daily maximum temperatures between 32 deg C and 34 deg C on most days. The second half of December also saw mostly thundery showers. Temperatures were similar — at between 32 deg C and 34 deg C, with a high of 34.7 deg C recorded at Jurong Island on Christmas Eve. On Dec 26, heavy thundery showers affected the southern, western and central parts of the island in the afternoon, with a total rainfall of 98.4mm — the highest rainfall recorded for the second half of December — at Pasir Laba. [[nid:726838]]editor@asiaone.com 

A total of 32 Singaporean men were convicted and sentenced for drug and money laundering offences in 2025, said the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) in a statement on Friday (Jan 2). The men, who were arrested by the CNB in separate anti-drug operations, were convicted and sentenced to jail terms of up to 31 years and 18 strokes of the cane. The youngest offender was 19 years old at the time of conviction.CNB said it seized about 8.8kg of heroin, 3kg of Ice, 7.8kg of cannabis, about 110g of cannabis-infused candies, 0.9kg of ketamine, 1,160 Ecstasy tablets, 447 Erimin-5 tablets and other controlled drugs during the anti-drug operations. The drugs seized are estimated to be worth about $1.5 million and can feed the addiction of about 7,000 abusers for a week. About $101,000 worth of proceeds derived from the offenders’ illegal drug activities or otherwise linked to them, were forfeited and surrendered to the state, added the police. 

A former national swimmer and a high-ranking National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) member are set to be new Nominated Members of Parliament (NMP).Darryl Lo and Jeremy Tan, the two independent candidates in the last General Election who threw their hats in the ring for consideration, will not be among the eight new faces appointed to parliament.Mark Lee Kean Phi, chief executive officer of apparel company Sing Lun Holdings, will return for a second term, according to a press release by the Clerk of Parliament on Friday (Jan 2).The nine are:

In her New Year’s address to the nation, President HallaTómasdóttir reflected on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and the well-being of children and young people, recalled the hardships Icelanders have faced in recent years, and emphasized the importance of looking to the future with hope.

After a nearly month-long search of the city’s landfill, Deborah Anishinabie’s family is still seeking closure as an investigation into her homicide in Thunder Bay, Ont., continues. Here's what we know about the search for the rest of the 42-year-old's remains, and what First Nation leaders want to see done to address the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two Spirit and gender-diverse people.

Power is being restored to Pimicikamak Cree Nation nearly four days after a widespread power outage left community members without heat in freezing winter temperatures and promoted a state of emergency.

This year, two things will happen to Canada's fiscal watchdog: Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will be replaced or made permanent, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development will publish its review of the office.

Brooklyn, 26, partied with his wife Nicola Peltz in Florida on New Year's Eve, while his parents missed his absence as they saw in 2026.

Galina Nikolova, Tsvetka Todorova, Gyunesh Ali, Patritsia Paneva and Stoyan Stoyanov were jailed for a total 25 years at Wood Green Crown Court in London in May 2024.

The Ghanaian international, 25, is closing in on a £65million move to the Etihad from the Cherries and has hailed the impact of religion on his most successful footballing year to date.

Protesters and security forces clashed in several Iranian cities on Thursday with six reported killed in the first deaths since the unrest escalated.

Two Albanian men have been charged after a pedestrian in his 80s died when he was hit by a car and carried on top of it for as much as a mile.

Four listed commercial banks are set to pocket a staggering K630 billion in profits in 2025—an 88 percent surge from K335 billion in 2024—laying bare a banking boom driven less by economic productivity and more by punishing interest rates and relentless lending to a cash-strapped government. The eye-watering figures, disclosed through trading statements, come at […] The post Banks Feast as Malawi Bleeds: Four Listed Commercial Banks Post K630bn Profit Windfall in One Year appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Monique Tepe, 39, and dentist Spencer Tepe, 37, were found slain inside their Ohio home, with authorities saying the deaths do not appear to be the result of a murder-suicide.

Donald Trump, 79, admitted he's defying doctor's orders and is taking steps to try and mitigate speculation about his health.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has handed over a completed floor upgrade work worth K12 million at Nankhwali Health Centre in Mangochi, boosting healthcare service delivery in the area. Established in 1956, the facility serves a catchment population of more than 11,000 people. Over time, the health centre faced a number of infrastructural challenges, including […] The post NBM plc renovates Nankhwali Health Centre in Mangochi  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fresh confusion and open defiance have engulfed government following revelations that First Vice-President Jane Ansah may have proceeded with a private trip to the United Kingdom in direct contradiction of assurances given to President Peter Mutharika—leaving State House exposed, embarrassed and possibly misled. Yesterday, Ansah’s office failed to confirm whether she honoured the President’s directive […] The post Vice President Jane Ansah Defies Her Boss Mutharika as Govt Fails to Explain UK Trip Funding appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the rainy season progresses and farmers intensify crop management activities, the Southern Region of Malawi is experiencing favourable rainfall patterns in line with agricultural recommendations, raising hopes for improved harvests. Most farmers in the region planted their crops between late November and early December. Maize, the dominant staple crop, is showing strong and healthy […] The post Good Rainfall Patterns in Southern Region Raise Hopes for Better Yields appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has invited former licence holders whose operating permits were revoked between 2015 and 2025 to apply for reconsideration—signalling a decisive break from what many in the industry describe as years of politically tainted regulatory decisions. The invitation, contained in a statement signed by MACRA Acting Director General Mayamiko Nkoloma, […] The post MACRA Rewrites History as Nkoloma Moves to Correct a Decade of Politicised Licence Revocations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Peter Mutharika’s New Year pledge to crack down on corruption rings hollow if a multi-billion-kwacha scandal allegedly unfolding inside MAREP Phase 10 is allowed to fester in silence. In his New Year’s message, the President struck a firm and reassuring tone, promising Malawians that his administration would maintain a strong stance against corruption. It […] The post MAREP 10 Under Siege: How a Billion-Kwacha Tender Is Allegedly Being Hijacked by Bribes While Mutharika Talks Tough on Corruption appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[Leadership] At least seven people have been confirmed dead, while many others remained missing after a boat carrying about 200 migrants capsized off the coast of The Gambia, the government has said.

Thirty-one people, among them five minors were taken to medical institutions with injuries of various severity, Russian Investigative Committee Spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko said

This situation persists because many in Europe exploit the false factor of the Russian threat to consolidate the NATO/EU ranks around the continued military support for Ukraine, Head of the Russian delegation at talks in Vienna on military security and arms control Yulia Zhdanova said

An Air India pilot was found to be under the influence of alcohol by Canadian authorities before operating flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi on December 23. The cockpit crew member was offloaded, causing a flight delay. Air India is cooperating with local authorities and has taken the pilot off flying duties pending an investigation.

A Karnataka government study found most citizens believe elections are fair and EVMs deliver accurate results, countering Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegations. The survey, covering over 5,000 respondents, revealed strong public trust in the electoral process, with high agreement on free and fair elections and EVM reliability across all divisions, despite concerns about money's influence.

Russia’s Investigative Committee has said it is probing the attack in Kherson Region as a terrorist act Read Full Article at RT.com