“I’m afraid that someone has just been hit in the face with a sledgehammer,” writes Ólafur Stephensen, Managing Director of the Federation of Icelandic Employers (FA), in a Facebook post in which he comments on the new inflation figures.

Foreign ministers from Southeast Asia met on Thursday (Jan 29) to discuss key issues in the region, including tensions in the South China Sea, an escalating civil war in Myanmar and a border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. The discussions were part of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) retreat for foreign ministers, aimed at setting the bloc's agenda for the year under the chairmanship of the Philippines. In a statement to the media on Thursday, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said that the foreign ministers reaffirmed the importance of upholding Asean centrality and strengthening Asean integration amidst a volatile geopolitical environment. 

What started as a modest «investment» ended in a financial nightmare for a woman in her 50s after she lost more than $400,000 to a scam within two months. Speaking to the media at the Police Cantonment Complex on Thursday (Aug 29), the victim, who wished to be known only as Lim, recounted how she was drawn into the scheme and gradually persuaded to «invest» increasingly large sums of money. Lim, who works in the healthcare sector, said that at the time, she was an active user of Moomoo, a global investment and trading platform. «I approached the online customer service by Moomoo and shortly after that I received a WhatsApp group message. I originally thought the people where from Moomoo,» said Lim, noting that the group had at least 80 members.«It (started) as a WhatsApp group before they approached me individually. In the group, they sent investment-related (information) regarding the stocks and sounded very professional,» Lim said, explaining that members often posted screenshots showing their profits and how the investments were made. 

The peatland fire in Taman Bayu Damai township, which started on Jan 23, has been brought under control, said the Johor authorities on Thursday (Jan 29). AsiaOne reported on Wednesday that firebreak techniques, such as flooding to contain the fire, and the involvement of helicopters have led to fires across 54.63ha, or 54.8 per cent of the affected area, being extinguished.[[nid:728981]]Johor fire and rescue department deputy director Muhammad Al Mustakim Abdul Hady said on Thursday that the fire has been successfully brought under control. «Firefighters are working to ensure that any remaining small fires are fully extinguished to prevent them from spreading,» he said. Separately, Kota Tinggi district management committee chairman Miswan Yunus said the authorities have allowed all evacuees, who were housed at two temporary relief centres, to return to their homes. «The peat fire along Jalan Sungai Kapal near Taman Bayu Damai has been fully controlled and extinguished, while Air Pollutant Index readings in affected residential areas have dropped to normal levels,» he reportedly said in a statement. 

Inflation is now measured at 5.2%, increasing by 0.38 percentage points since December.

Sigurgeir Brynjar Kristgeirsson, CEO of Vinnslustöðin in the Westman Islands, says the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute’s conclusion that the maximum capelin catch for the 2025/2026 fishing year will be 197,474 tonnes is a lifeline for those who buy capelin and sell it on into the market ahead of the next season.

Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis, deeply frustrated by the response to the shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, have suggested they could resign en masse.

The company noted that there is currently a surplus of rolling stock on the network

Russia is not in the habit of leaking information about the content of diplomatic meetings, the Russian foreign minister said

Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev said that very wealthy individuals are buying large bars, while people with a middle level of income are more likely to buy coins

Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev stressed the need of using unambiguous terminology in trade

Among the reasons for the halt in the growth of stolen funds, Sergey Polunin cited increased public awareness and vigilance

Traders from Limbe in Blantyre yesterday staged a rare and symbolic protest by marching to the offices of the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) to submit a petition rejecting the new Electronic Invoicing System (EIS), a tax policy set to take effect on February 1. The protest, organised by the Limbe Indigenous Shop Owners Association in […] The post Limbe Vendors Storm MRA Offices in Protest Over New Tax System appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Football is hugely popular across Africa, and Malawi is no exception. The sport’s popularity is continually on the rise, with increasing local club activity, youth programmes, and international exposure through CAF competitions. For fans and bettors alike, staying informed about the current landscape is crucial. Platforms offering insights and markets for betting on football in […] The post The State of Football in Malawi for 2026 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

US President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing military action against Iran to inspire protests and create conditions for regime change Read Full Article at RT.com

ECOWAS has lifted all sanctions on Guinea after successful elections and a transition period Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia and the US would have a hard time replacing the New START Treaty, which caps the number of nuclear weapons, the Kremlin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A convicted Islamist terrorist is running for election in the British city of Birmingham Read Full Article at RT.com

The partnership between the UAE and India is “strategic, long-term, agile, and flexible,” Sultan Al Jaber has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The claimant, referred to in court as MM, previously had his human rights application rejected as he was found guilty of crimes connected to the organisation.

HMP Manchester, a Grade II listed building, wants to make it harder for drones to deliver drugs by fitting cell windows with 'impenetrable' security barriers.

Photos show homes in Niscemi, a town in the southern part of the island, overhanging a precipice after large sections of the slope gave way on Sunday.

Teaching assistant Mandy Irvin, 56, who lives in West Sussex, enjoyed a happy childhood in Hertfordshire with her parents and younger brother, completely unaware that she had a sister.

Moscow police chief Oleg Baranov noted in his address that combating crimes committed using information and communication technologies remains a priority for the capital’s police

An unprecedented number of trade bans for EU countries was approved earlier as part of sanctions against Russia and Belarus

The CSTO is currently assisting in the implementation of the first stage of the program, CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov said

According to the publication, the United States described the negotiations as positive and constructive

According to Vladimir Putin, the Russian-Emirati economic partnership is intensively developing on all tracks, and there are a number of significant initiatives in the energy sector

A British Columbia woman is warning dog owners to watch what their pets touch on walks, after her two-year-old husky overdosed on cocaine. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says this is a problem across Canada. While it doesn't collect data on dog overdoses, it says, anecdotally, vets are seeing more of them.

Alberta broke housing construction records in 2025 and led the country in housing starts per capita. The massive upswing in homebuilding comes after a period of similarly massive population growth, and some experts say there are lessons other cities in Canada could learn about how to ramp up housing supply to meet demand.

The Cree Nation of Mistissini is under a lockdown notice Thursday morning after two men in their 30s were killed following a shooting Wednesday night.

The couple, a man and a woman, were struck on their backs with a rattan stick in a public park on Thursday in the province of Aceh while dozens of people watched.

Campaigners and Labour MPs voiced fury after Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announced that a review had confirmed payouts are not required.