Leaders from some 60 countries, including Singapore, have received an invitation to join a US-led «Board of Peace» initiative that would initially aim to end conflict in Gaza but then be expanded to tackle conflicts elsewhere. In response to media queries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed on Tuesday (Jan 20) that Singapore has received an invitation.«The Singapore Government has received an invitation from the US to join the Board of Peace and is currently assessing the invitation,» a spokesperson from MFA said.What is the Board of Peace?Reuters on Monday reported that the board would be chaired for life by US President Donald Trump. Other names on the board include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, former British prime minister Tony Blair and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kusher, according to a White House announcement on Friday. 

Six crew members of a vessel which sunk in Singapore's waters were rescued within 30 minutes and reported safe.The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a social media post on Monday (Jan 19) that the incident occurred sometime last week, without specifying the date and location.The sinking small craft had been spotted by a nearby vessel, which alerted the Marine Safety Control Centre to the situation.MPA immediately deployed its vessels to the scene, and the Police Coast Guard (PCG) and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were also informed, the authority said.Six men were found treading the waters and quickly rescued by PCG. One of the men who required medical assistance was treated by the SCDF.

Faced with excruciating pain brought on by avascular necrosis (AVN), Mishcah Hamilton has found herself in a race against permanent immobility, requiring emergency hip-replacement surgery after suffering a total joint collapse because of sickle cell disease. A common but devastating complication of the disease, AVN is the death of bone tissue due to a loss of blood supply, causing the bone to weaken and potentially collapse, most commonly affecting the hip, knee, shoulder, or ankle.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining awarded almost $870 million in contracts without its procurement committee’s review, an action that “compromised transparency”, the Auditor General’s Department says. In its 2024-2025 Annual Report, released last week, the department reported that the ministry “did not provide evidence that the procurement committee met and reviewed recommendations for the award of contracts/procurement of goods and services totalling $868.85 million”.

WESTERN BUREAU: Amid concerns about uncollected garbage and the capacity of St James’ Retirement waste disposal site to handle increasing waste from across western Jamaica post-Hurricane Melissa, some environmental stakeholders are declaring that certain types of garbage could be repurposed as material for roads, buildings, and coastal reefs.

The Delhi High Court denied suspended jail term for expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor's father. The court cited the grave nature of the offense, Sengar's criminal history, and the trial court's findings, emphasizing that the delay in trial was partly due to Sengar's legal team's actions.

Nitin Nabin is set to become the BJP's national president, emerging as the sole candidate with widespread backing from top party leaders, including PM Modi. This marks a historic moment as the party's president has always been a consensus choice.

Un ressortissant américain de 66 ans se serait jeté à la mer depuis un navire de croisière se trouvant dans les eaux polynésiennes. Peu avant les faits, l’homme aurait eu une dispute avec son épouse. D’importants moyens de recherche ont été déployés par le JRCC.

Beyond its value as a strategic economic asset, Canada's only deepwater Arctic port may also prove crucial to Canadian sovereignty should U.S. President Donald Trump follow through on his rhetoric to take control of Greenland, Manitoba's premier says.

Gouvernance contestée, menaces sur la sécurité des vols et incertitudes stratégiques : un collectif de salariés d’Air Tahiti Nui (ATN) a adressé un courrier d'alerte aux élus de l’Assemblée de la Polynésie française. Ce document, que nous nous sommes procurés, décrit une compagnie qui serait en proie à une démotivation générale et une instabilité financière aggravée. Sollicité par notre rédaction, le président du conseil d’administration (PCA), Hiro Arbelot, n'a pas souhaité s’exprimer. 

Les cambrioleurs en série continuent leur œuvre dans les établissements catholiques de l’agglomération, après l’église sacré cœur de Arue, puis sainte Thérèse de Taunoa, un foyer pour jeunes filles de la mission a été lui aussi été visité ce matin.  

The US president has clashed with several NATO allies over his plan to annex the Danish overseas territory Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump wants the island to make America bigger, and Europe smaller Read Full Article at RT.com

France has declined to join US President Donald Trump’s planned ‘peace board’ to oversee Gaza reconstruction Read Full Article at RT.com

Denmark has dispatched more soldiers to Greenland in response to US President Donald Trump’s annexation threats Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump’s push to take over Greenland and unleash a trade war with European nations has sparked the greatest transatlantic crisis in generations.

After the death of Renée Good in Minneapolis, FBI agents launched a civil rights probe into the shooting. The Justice Department says no such case now exists.

Créée en 2022 au Centre des métiers d’art, la licence DN Made, unique bac +3 en métiers d’art et design au fenua, sera suspendue après l’année universitaire 2027-2028. Présenté comme un simple constat technique par le gouvernement, cet arrêt interroge l’avenir de la formation artistique en Polynésie, dans un établissement qui a formé des générations d’artistes polynésiens. 

Une nouvelle étape diplomatique majeure vient consacrer le rôle du Royaume du Maroc sur la scène internationale, le Roi Mohammed VI a répondu favorablement à l'invitation du President des Etats-Unis, Donald J. Trump, pour devenir Membre fondateur du Conseil de Paix, une initiative stratégique américaine destinée à contribuer aux efforts de paix au Moyen-Orient et à promouvoir une nouvelle approche de résolution des conflits à l'échelle mondiale. Selon un communiqué du ministère marocain (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Alors que l'ombre d'un troisième conflit mondial plane sur la géopolitique, l'Afrique ne peut plus se considérer comme une victime collatérale. Pour l'élite du continent, cette période de flottement des grandes puissances constitue une fenêtre historique : briser les chaînes du néocolonialisme pour devenir actrice de son propre destin. L'histoire démontre que les ordres mondiaux ne se renégocient qu'à la faveur des grandes ruptures. Si les blocs du Nord et de l'Est venaient à s'affronter (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Jammu and Kashmir's Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary denounced demands for Jammu's separate statehood, labeling them a «Pakistani and ISI agenda» and accusing proponents of «playing into Pakistan's hands.» He asserted that those genuinely believing in India would want Jammu and Kashmir to remain united, a sentiment echoed by National Conference leaders who have historically sacrificed for the region's integrity.

Kashmir anticipates much-needed snowfall from Thursday, breaking a prolonged dry spell. The IMD warns of potential landslides and travel disruptions, urging caution. Residents are eagerly awaiting the snow as temperatures remain frigid. Two western disturbances are expected to bring heavy snowfall and rainfall, with peak activity on January 23rd and 27th, offering relief after several dry Decembers and Januarys.

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah expressed doubt that most Kashmiri Pandits would return to live permanently in the valley, stating they are free to come back. This statement drew sharp criticism from BJP politicians and Pandit groups, who are demanding a separate homeland and assert the 1990s exodus was forced, not voluntary.

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has contradicted claims that Prague may provide Kiev with fighter planes Read Full Article at RT.com