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The Supreme Court criticizes officials and farmer leaders for making statements complicating the farmers' protest situation. The court demands compliance from Punjab in providing medical aid to Jagjit Singh Dallewal, without breaking his fast. The court denies involving the Centre in MSP negotiations, focusing on Dallewal's health and the state's responsibilities.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on 17 December 2024, causing significant damage and loss of life. India expressed condolences and extended a relief assistance of USD 500,000 to support recovery efforts, emphasizing the strong relationship under the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). India's commitment to humanitarian aid and disaster response is reaffirmed in this gesture.

Congress leader V D Satheesan criticizes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's statement on Sanatana Dharma, arguing it’s part of cultural heritage and not exclusive to the Sangh Parivar. Vijayan had linked Sanatana Dharma to casteism, which Satheesan and KPCC chief K Sudhakaran counter by defending its broader, non-communal essence.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Kenya has taken delivery of six Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs), signalling a major advancement in its counterterrorism strategy. The acquisition is part of Kenya’s broader efforts to modernize its military and address the persistent threat posed by Al-Shabaab militants operating along its borders.

Ethiopia's expanding economic ambitions have intensified its pursuit of seaport access, transitioning its focus from Eritrean and Djiboutian ports to Somali ones. This shift has heightened Somalia's sovereignty concerns, particularly given Ethiopia’s actions, such as its Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Somaliland, and its broader geopolitical aspirations.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has officially ended the deployment of Burundian troops in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), effective January 1, 2025.

SINGAPORE — In the heat of an argument over parenting styles, a woman threatened her husband that she would tell the police he had raped her, and told their teenage son she was going to kill his father in his sleep. Jessinta Tan Suat Lin, 50, also hit a female neighbour with a mop until its aluminium handle broke into three because the latter did not stop skipping rope in a common area after Tan asked her to. On Jan 2, Tan pleaded guilty to three charges — one each for committing a rash act, voluntarily causing hurt and harassment. Two other charges — for harassment and another rash act — will be taken into consideration for sentencing. The housewife is a former journalist who previously worked with news platforms including Today. On the evening of Feb 16, 2024, Tan was at home at Westmont condominium in West Coast Road when her neighbour began exercising with a skipping rope at the common area near the swimming pool. Frustrated because her son wanted to rest, Tan approached her neighbour and asked her to stop exercising, but she refused.

Some Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) officers were in for a treat yesterday (Jan 1) when they received a cake from their Malaysian counterpart at the ICA Woodlands checkpoint. In a Facebook post on the same day, the Malaysian immigration authorities wrote: «In conjunction with this new year's celebration, the Sultan Iskandar Building Immigration Office is pleased to hand over [our] gift in the form of a cake to our colleagues at ICA Woodlands.» «We thank you and may this practice continue every year as a symbol of the goodwill relationship between the authorities of the two countries. Happy New Year 2025.» Photos uploaded together with the post show Sultan Iskandar Building's Deputy Chief of Immigration Vimala Ramalinggam smiling as she handed the confectionery to Senior Assistant Commander Superintendent Lee Lai Yen. The rainbow cake received by ICA was adorned with red and white cream roses with well-wishes «Happy New Year 2025. Peace, prosperity, safety!» written on it. 

According to Al Mayadeen, fighters from Al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the radical Palestinian organization Islamic Jihad, attacked Israeli military vehicles

[UNFPA] Upper Egypt, Egypt -- «People tell me we inherited this practice - that they're doing it because their neighbours are doing it,» Georgi Wahba told UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.

[Capital FM] Kakamega -- President William Ruto announced that sugar farmers will get a bonus for the first time in January 2025.

[New Zimbabwe] Former opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Fadzai Mahere has taken to X to caution exiled ex-Cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo against giving political advice as he is not just making comical noise but also failing to come back home.

In 2023, Russian pipeline gas supplies to Europe stood at about 28.15 bln cubic meters

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi criticized Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for being among the richest chief ministers in India while Assam ranks low on the Human Development Index. Gogoi highlighted the wealth disparity as Sarma's assets are valued at Rs 17 crore. The report by the Association for Democratic Reforms shows significant contrasts between leaders' wealth and state development.

Police have released a series of photographs from inside the Cybertruck which blew up outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, revealing an arsenal of explosives.

At least five mass strikes were also delivered from the beginning of the last year.

Funds were intended for implementation of the development program of the EU region by 2027

The Israeli special troops assaulted an Old City district in Nablus

According to Luis Arce, it will make possible for the country to expand and diversify trade relations with growing markets

Meanwhile, heavy rains and flooding are making life for displaced Palestinians living in makeshift tents even more dire

Generation Beta, born from 2025 to 2039, is expected to be highly influenced by unpredictable technological advancements and climate crises. This generation will have significant impacts from AI technology, social media, and tighter tech regulations. With a focus on sustainability and resilience, Gen Beta will witness demographic shifts, emphasizing population sustainability rather than overpopulation.

The political conflict between BJP and AAP intensifies with both parties accusing each other of voter fraud ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls. BJP alleges AAP leader Kejriwal of electoral manipulation, while AAP counters by accusing BJP of undermining democracy and tampering with voter lists.

The Supreme Court will hear Asaduddin Owaisi's plea on February 17, which calls for the enforcement of the 1991 Places of Worship Act. This act maintains religious site status as of August 15, 1947. Owaisi's petition followed a Supreme Court directive pausing any new or ongoing litigation aimed at reclaiming religious places until a final decision.

It takes 50 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, but for one woman recently, it took two days. She boarded her Scoot flight at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Dec 28 evening and after a series of unfortunate circumstances, Stomp contributor Annah landed at Changi Airport only two days later on a different airline. Her original Scoot flight TR469 was scheduled to depart at 7.10pm on Dec 28, but a technical fault was detected. «We remained on the aircraft until they asked us to deplane at about 9pm,» recounted the Stomp contributor. «The new scheduled departure was an hour later. So we just hung around in the airport. They boarded us again at 10.30pm, but they couldn't take off due to same technical issues »Around 12:15am, they declared the flight cancelled and offered to two options: cancel and get 100 per cent refund or wait for them to work on hotels and a new flight." She said there were many children and elderly people on the flight and the passengers started getting upset as the ground staff were not providing information such as the time of the new flight.

A motorist was so astounded by the behaviour of a woman that he likened it to something you see on National Geographic. Stomp contributor Lee alerted Stomp to the videos of the incident in the carpark behind Ang Mo Kio Hub on the afternoon of New Year's Eve posted by Facebook user Ma Jian Ting, who was the motorist. He was waiting for a car to leave a lot before reversing into it, but as soon as the car departed, a red Byd Atto drove forward and a woman in a red top got out of the passenger side. Stepping forward, she raised her right hand to stop Ma from reversing into the lot so that the Byd could park there instead. After parking, the Byd driver got out of the car and both women took out their phones and appeared to take photos or videos of Ma's vehicle. Ma posted on Facebook: "Never in my life have I witnessed someone claim parking spaces like they were defending a sacred relic. Apparently, the entire street was her personal empire, and I was foolish enough to think I could park there.

A woman has penned an open letter to a boy's parents, after allegedly witnessing their domestic helper slapping him. The incident occurred at Kinex Mall located at Tanjong Katong last Saturday evening (Dec 28), according to a post submitted to the Complaint Singapore Instagram page on Thursday. «Hi mummy/daddy, if this is your helper, I just want to let you know that my family witnessed her slapping your son (wearing red) yesterday,» the user wrote, stating that it happened after they had just arrived at the indoor playground Wan To Play Space at about 6.50pm. She alleged that the boy had pushed the helper out of mischief, to which the helper swiftly retaliated. «She quickly turned around and gave him a very hard loud slap at his neck/face,» added the eyewitness who shared that the helper had «probably missed» his face. The eyewitness stated that she then voiced her displeasure and shock that the other woman had hit the child before leaving the area.

The Islamic State group has doubled its presence in Somalia in recent months due to an influence of foreign fighters, many of them coming from countries in Africa and the Middle East, according to the United Nations.

Mogadishu (HOL) —The deadly clashes in Da'awaley, Faafan region, continue to stoke tensions between Ethiopia's Somali Regional State and Somaliland, as leaders from both sides trade accusations over responsibility for the violence that left dozens dead and displaced scores.

Bashir Ahmed has just one memory about moving into his family's new Columbus apartment 16 years ago: the sounds of police sirens and gunfire.

The new year will bring a pair of lunar eclipses, but don’t expect any sun-disappearing acts like the one that mesmerised last year. While the world will have to wait until 2026 for the next total solar eclipse, the cosmos promises plenty of other...

Members of the public are being urged to be wary of strangers approaching them and asking to use their phones. Head of the Constabulary Communications Network , Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, said there is a scam involving...

The Women’s Resource and Outreach Centre (WROC) is encouraging more citizens to play an active role in supporting women’s organisations. Executive Director, Keisha Williams, made the call during a recent Gender-Based Violence Prevention event at...