[IPS] Sydney -- Thank God, we have survived another year of genocide, war, destruction and climate crisis. The passing year of 2024 has been a mixture of hope and despair. It began with some hope as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in favour of South Africa's case against Israel for committing genocide and ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of all acts within the scope of Article II of the Genocide Convention, and to take immediate and effective measures to enable

[Afrobarometer] Majority of citizens are critical of the government's performance on crime reduction.

[Nile Post] The General Court Martial in Makindye has directed Dr Kizza Besigye to take a plea, dismissing all objections raised by his defence team regarding the trial's legitimacy.

Pubs could ban customers from talking about topics such as transgender rights if landlords think they are harassing staff under Labour's new workers' rights charter. 

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will make a statement in the Commons following her controversial trip to China over the weekend.

If timing is everything, Meghan Markle has nothing. Her little cooking/entertaining/gardening vanity project for Netflix , set to premiere on January 15, has been postponed to March.

Lauryn Goodman found herself at the centre of a nasty paternity scandal last year after it was revealed Kyle Walker was the father of her second child, Kinara.

Altadena local Edgar McGregor, 24, was sharing updates in his community Facebook page on January 7, hours before several megafires erupted throughout southern California.

Alan Wong has been revealed as the world's richest chef - flaunting a staggering net-worth that is more than Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay's combined.

He was an awkward mix of swagger and uncertainty, strikingly handsome with fair hair and gorgeous green eyes. He was also 23 years younger than me.

Somalia has long been portrayed as dysfunctional and unstable. Yet, beneath this oversimplified portrayal lies a nation of immense potential and strategic importance. Somalia is a maritime state with the longest coastline on the African continent. Throughout its tumultuous history, its shores have been a trade conduit connecting Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Police Force has confirmed that the series of explosions heard in Mogadishu on Monday night were caused by fake landmines planted by al-Shabab in a commercial center in Dar es Salaam district.

At least 100 people who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died after being trapped deep underground for months while police tried to get them out, a group representing the miners said Monday.

New Delhi and Beijing announced that they had reached an agreement to disengage along the contested border in October Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington greenlights the sabotage of energy infrastructure in Europe, the Russian foreign minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The latest education reform in the Czech Republic will limit the choice of a second language to German, French or Spanish only Read Full Article at RT.com

The swearing-in of MPs in the 250-seat national assembly happened despite opposition boycotts and strikes over disputed election results Read Full Article at RT.com

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no plans to travel to Poland to commemorate the Holocaust Read Full Article at RT.com

The approved documents include a joint statement on a comprehensive plan for cooperation between the two countries until 2030, a memorandum of understanding between Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom and the Vietnam Electric Power Corporation

«The government has been supporting exports for promotion and import substitution,» Kan Zaw noted

The foreign minister stressed that the two have no independent say in global politics but follow in the footsteps of US policy

Dmitry Peskov emphasized that, in addition to bilateral relations, cooperation within integration processes, including the EAEU, is highly significant for Moscow

The New York Times earlier reported citing sources that US President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin had allegedly been maintaining indirect secure channels of communication since February 2022

UTM President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has pledged to reduce the price of fertilizer to K55,000 per 50kg bag if elected in the upcoming elections, as part of his vision to overhaul Malawi’s struggling economy. Speaking during a press briefing yesterday in Lilongwe, Kabambe outlined his economic agenda, criticizing the government’s financial policies and vowing to […] The post Kabambe Promises to Halve Fertilizer Prices, Criticizes Government Economic Policies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a packed hall at Mzuzu Hotel on Tuesday, Malawi’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, delivered a powerful call for collective action in addressing the nation’s economic challenges. Speaking at the second national pre-budget consultation meeting, Banda emphasized that the future of Malawi’s economy hinges on the contributions of all sectors […] The post Malawi’s Path to Economic Recovery: Minister Calls for Bold, Stakeholder-Driven Solutions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Media Network on Tobacco (MNT) is urging farmers to embrace the use of Live Barns, locally known as dzigafa za moyo, as they prepare for the upcoming tobacco plucking season. This move is part of a broader strategy to help farmers mitigate the impacts of climate change while ensuring sustainable farming practices. In a […] The post MNT Encourages Farmers to Adopt Live Barns (Dzigafa za Moyo) for Sustainable Tobacco Farming appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has lauded President Lazarus Chakwera for his “excellent work” in advancing Malawi’s infrastructure, handling climate-related disasters, fostering tolerance, and improving international relations. However, PAC has called on the president to intensify efforts in addressing ongoing national challenges to improve the country’s overall situation and perception. In a statement released after […] The post PAC Salutes Chakwera’s ‘Excellent Infrastructure Development Projects’, Urges Action on Key National Challenges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has received praise from the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) for several notable achievements during his tenure, but the organisation has also expressed serious reservations about his leadership. While accolades have been offered for improvements in infrastructure, particularly the country’s road network, and for his tolerance in the face of criticism, PAC has […] The post EDITORIAL: Mr. President, PAC Has Spoken; Enjoy Their Approvals, Act on Their Misgivings appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Le samedi 11 janvier 2025, une cérémonie solennelle a été organisée à Paris, qui a refusé du monde pour commémorer les neuf années d'exil politique d'Alfred Nguia Banda, une figure influente de la diaspora gabonaise de France et d'Europe. L'ancien haut cadre de la République Gabonaise sous l'ère Omar Bongo avait exprimé publiquement son souhait ardent de rentrer définitivement au pays natal en répondant à l'appel des autorités de la Transition, en tête desquelles, le Chef de l'Etat, (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

In 2016, Robert Badgerow was convicted in the first-degree murder of a Hamilton nursing assistant 35 years earlier and given mandatory life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years. The first person in Canada to be tried for the same killing four times, the 66-year-old is seeking an early release after he was granted a review under the Criminal Code's Faint Hope Clause. A jury began hearing his case Monday.

Shared Services Canada says it made the decision because streaming services aren't necessary for federal bureaucrats to do their jobs.

A number of potential candidates to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau do not currently have a seat in the House of Commons — but that would not prevent them from being sworn in if they win the Liberal leadership race.