Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge compared US President Donald Trump to dictators Hitler and Mussolini, criticising US actions in Venezuela and Trump's alleged attempts to intimidate global leaders. Kharge also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of yielding to Trump's demands regarding Russian oil purchases, citing a film dialogue to illustrate the prime minister's perceived subservience to the US leader.
(AP) — Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in a United States courtroom on narco-terrorism charges. The Trump administration has used the allegations to justify capturing Maduro and bringing him...
Two persons were killed in a motor vehicle crash along the Cooper's Pen main road in Trelawny on Sunday night, according to a preliminary police report. The incident occurred about 9:50 p.m. in the vicinity of the Royalton Hideaway Resort and...
Former VP Delcy Rodriguez has urged US dialogue, insisting peace not war reflects the Venezuela’s long-standing stance Read Full Article at RT.com
Equatorial Guinea has moved its capital from Malabo on the island of Bioko to Ciudad de la Paz on the mainland to improve security Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has appointed Chrystia Freeland, a Canadian-born descendant of a Nazi collaborator, as his economic advisor Read Full Article at RT.com
Brigitte Macron had been embroiled in a long-running legal dispute linked to online conspiracy theories claiming she is transgender Read Full Article at RT.com
The body of a 34-year-old woman was discovered on a ledge of a HDB block in Hougang on Monday (Jan 5) morning.The police said they were alerted to a case of unnatural death at Block 375 Hougang Street 31 at 8.30am.The woman was found lying motionless and pronounced dead by a paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force.According to Mothership, the woman was found on the ledge above the waste collection centre.Based on preliminary investigations, the police said foul play is not suspected.Police investigations are ongoing.SINGAPORE HELPLINESSamaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800Institute of Mental Health's national mindline: 1771 (24 hours)/ 6669-1771 (via WhatsApp)Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928We Care Community Services: 3165-8017[[nid:727072]]lim.kewei@asiaone.com
Gerrymandering and longer-term trends in polarization have left fewer competitive House seats in next year’s midterm elections.
Suðurlandsvegur has now been fully reopened and emergency responders have concluded their work at the scene. A traffic accident occurred on the road earlier this morning, and it was closed for a period as a result.
Margrét Halla Hansdóttir Löf has appealed the 16-year prison sentence she received at the Reykjanes District Court on December 16.
India's Defence Acquisition Council approved nearly Rs 79,000 crore in military modernization projects, including air defense missiles, combat drones, and long-range rockets. These crucial acquisitions aim to bolster operational readiness against evolving threats from China and Pakistan, emphasizing speed, precision, and multi-domain warfare capabilities.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's appointment as chairperson of the Assam election screening committee fuels leadership debate, with the BJP alleging internal conflict between her and Rahul Gandhi. The Congress dismisses these claims, asserting her experience and organizational capabilities. This move, amidst whispers of her potential elevation, comes as the party seeks to regain ground in Assam.
TEHRAN – A total of 70 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from December 27 to January 2, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has developed a comprehensive plan to preserve luristanica Sorbus, a rare plant species that is native to Iran and is classified as critically endangered.
TEHRAN – The first phase of the national immunization campaign for polio eradication, using domestically produced vaccines, will cover a total of 1.1 million Iranian and foreign children under the age of five.
TEHRAN – Global warming and ice sheet melting pose serious threats to food security in the south of the country, Ahad Vazifeh, the head of the Meteorological Organization, has warned.
In recent weeks, white pelicans have been spotted in Mazandaran province, neighboring the Caspian Sea, making the place an ideal time for birdwatchers and photographers to catch a glimpse of these rare visitors, along with the many other migratory species that flock to the refuge in winter.
London City Airport is also set to introduce a drop-off fee of £8 tomorrow, after previously not having one, and Bristol Airport also increased its drop-off fee by £1.50 as of today, bringing the total to £8.50.
Keir Starmer dodged saying whether he believed the US had broken the law with the extraordinary seizure of Nicola Maduro from Caracas.
Amanda Smith, who is White British, sued her former employer after accusing co-worker Sadie Shefedun of reacting with visible disgust to her lunch.
The fire, at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, claimed the lives of forty victims; 26 were aged between 14 and 18.
Jonathan Carley, 65, sparked fury after laying a wreath at the ceremony in Llandudno, North Wales dressed in a Rear Admiral's uniform with 12 medals pinned to his jacket.
A family will be able to have their reunion dinner at their childhood home in Boon Lay after volunteers pitched in to clean up the five-room flat filled with clutter.The 76-year-old resident, surnamed Guo, told Shin Min Daily News she did not have the strength to clear the stuff she had accumulated over the years.The unit had been overflowing with stacks of household items, bags, containers and more, sparking concern from her children, who had moved out some 10 years ago.Guo's two daughters told Shin Min they were worried that the flat might be a fire hazard or that items piled high could fall and pose a danger to their elderly parents.They hence approached volunteer organisation AMKSS Social Move, which agreed to help.To ensure that the decluttering effort would not be hindered, the daughters reportedly told their mother a white lie — that the items had been «sold» to someone for $1,000. On Sunday (Jan 4) morning, volunteers gathered at Block 268A Boon Lay Drive, spending about eight hours to clear the mess in the flat and along the corridor.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) bade farewell to Commissioner of Police (CP) Hoong Wee Teck in a ceremony on Monday (Jan 5), as the force welcomed their new top cop, How Kwang Hwee.Hoong Wee Teck, 62, has served 38 years in the SPF, leading it for 11 years — since 2015. He is credited for having significantly strengthened the capabilities of the police, particularly in the adoption of new technological capabilities which have enabled the force to carry out its mission of crime fighting and prevention.In his farewell speech, Hoong paid tribute to the «strong trust and shared responsibilities» from its partners and the public for making Singapore a safe country.«A safe country is not built by police officers alone. It is built by a community that believes in the common purpose, anchored by the strong trust and shared responsibilities.»To our partners, including our fellow Home Team and public service agencies, volunteers, community stakeholders and overseas counterparts, thank you for your collaboration, your vigilance and your unwavering support," he said.
Eva Schloss-Geiringer passed away peacefully in London on 3 January 2026, the Anne Frank House has confirmed.
Kicking off the New Year with another relaunch effort, Keir Starmer insisted he is acting to ease the cost of living pressures.
Gerrymandering and longer-term trends in polarization have left fewer competitive House seats in next year’s midterm elections.
Czech Foreign Ministry to summon Ukrainian ambassador over remarks targeting senior lawmaker Tomio Okamura Read Full Article at RT.com
The African Union has expressed concern over reports of US airstrikes on Caracas and the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump signals possible military action against Colombia following Saturday’s raid on Venezuela Read Full Article at RT.com
