I’tikaf is an ancient Islamic tradition that is usually held during the 13th, 14th, and 15th of the month Rajab.

Canadian groups who study and advocate for free expression have mixed feelings on Meta's changes to what is automatically considered «hateful» conduct on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, as advocates for 2SLGBTQ+ people and women voice concerns over terms like «whore» being allowed on the platform.

A PWHL Takeover Tour game between Montreal and Ottawa set for Sunday is poised to sell out Quebec City's Videotron Centre, as the city makes a pitch for an expansion team.

The premiers will gather in Ottawa Wednesday to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and discuss the looming threat that has the potential to throw the economy into a tailspin: president-elect Donald Trump's promised tariffs on all Canadian goods.

The Bank of Russia carries out foreign currency purchase and sale operations on the domestic market in the currency section of the Moscow Exchange in the «yuan - ruble» instrument

Russia and Vietnam advocated that an inclusive and sustainable architecture of interstate relations be established in Asia based on the principles of equality, sovereignty, independence, and non-bloc international law norms

Elite units of the Ukrainian armed forces were deployed, indicating that the Ukrainian intelligence agency was confident it had successfully bribed Russian troops

«We currently have to revise the schedule for growth of trade turnover, the flow of cargo along the Northern Sea Route considering all decisions taken by the company, and take the reality we work in as a premise,» Alexey Likhachev said

In October 2024, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh took part in the BRICS Plus/Outreach summit in Kazan at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announced support for Aam Aadmi Party over Congress in upcoming Delhi elections, emphasizing that regional parties strong against BJP should be backed. The decision follows the INDIA bloc's principle to support dominant regional parties where they are strong.

Amul creates a playful doodle on the debate over the 90-hour workweek sparked by Larsen & Toubro chairman SN Subrahmanyan, who suggested employees work long hours, including Sundays. The doodle mockingly questions, 'Labour and Toil?' and references Subrahmanyan's comment on staring at one's spouse. Celebrities and business leaders condemned the suggestion, advocating for work-life balance.

The Congress party has named its new headquarters in Delhi 'Indira Bhawan' and the library after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi for not honoring Singh appropriately. Congress leader Anil Shastri called the demands a conspiracy. The move represents a major relocation for the party after 45 years, featuring modern facilities.

BJP criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for claiming his party battles the RSS, BJP, and the Indian state, comparing his remarks to George Soros's agenda. Gandhi also raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra elections and targeted RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, calling his statement on India's independence 'treason' and an insult to the independence movement.

EXCLUSIVE: The Spanish government's shock plans to tax foreign buyers looking to buy homes has stunned British hopefuls dreaming of retiring by the sea.

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Slattery, 65, suffered a heart attack on Sunday night and died on Tuesday, his heartbroken partner of almost 40 years revealed.

YouTube star Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson has drawn widespread attention with an offer to purchase TikTok to prevent its ban in the US Read Full Article at RT.com

India’s police has begun using eagles to take down rogue drones, a cost-effective measure that has interested the army and the paramilitary Read Full Article at RT.com

The intelligence agents offered soldiers a $1mn bribe to retreat, the security agency claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Dans le cadre de l'examen du projet de loi portant révision du Code électoral en République gabonaise, le Parlement gabonais des Jeunes a été invité à s'exprimer devant la Commission des Textes et des Lois du Sénat. La délégation, conduite par le Président Intérimaire, Emmanuel Obakamba Ombana, était composée de Mesdames Cathicia Singui Akaye, Priscilia Causette Akouma Aboue et de Messieurs Amourg Bekale Nzé, Jerry Onanga Mbourou et Zoulabobe Gesmin. Cette audition a été organisée à (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ce 13 Janvier 2025 le Premier Ministre, Raymond Ndong Sima, s'est entretenu avec l'expert brésilien Fabricio Rocha D'Oliveira pour discuter de l'arrivée imminente de 1000 bovins destinés à la production laitière et animale. Ces animaux, attendus à Libreville dans les prochains jours, avant d'être transférés à Ndéndé, font partie d'un projet d'élevage en partenariat avec le Brésil. Cette collaboration a été renforcée par des échanges bilatéraux, notamment une visite d'une délégation (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Je souhaite partager avec vous mes réflexions concernant les récents débats entourant les futures élections présidentielles et la candidature du Général de Brigade Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, président de la Transition. Il est fascinant de constater à quel point les spéculations vont bon train à son sujet, alors même qu'il n'a pas encore pris de position claire. Certains affirment qu'il ne peut et ne doit pas se présenter, mais j'aimerais poser la question : pourquoi ne devrait-il pas (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Several potholes spotted in Tanah Merah were repaired on Jan 12, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Tuesday (Jan 14). «LTA was alerted to several potholes along Tanah Merah Coast Road on Jan 10 and 11 following heavy rainfall.» A video posted to the Safe Cycling Task Force (SCTF) Facebook page showed over 20 potholes seen along Tanah Merah Coast Road on Jan 11 evening. «Cyclists and motorists, keep a good lookout when travelling along Tanah Merah Coast Road,» cautioned Steven Lim, president of the SCTF. Responding to AsiaOne's queries, an LTA spokesperson said that as of Jan 12, they have «detected close to 100 potholes island-wide».

About 850,000 Singaporean seniors will receive between $200 and $300 from the Assurance Package Seniors’ Bonus in February to help alleviate the rising cost of living. The cash payout will be given to those aged 55 and above who do not own more than one property, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Wednesday (Jan 15). They must also be living in a property with an annual value of up to $31,000, as well as an annual accessible income not exceeding $34,000.  This payout is part of the $1.9 billion enhancement to the Assurance Package announced at Budget 2024 to cushion the GST increase, said MOF.  Singaporeans can check their eligibility for the seniors' bonus at the govbenefits website by logging in with their Singpass. Eligible seniors with an NRIC-linked PayNow can receive their payments from Feb 5.  Those without PayNow-NRIC linked bank accounts, but have a DBS/POSB, OCBC, or UOB bank account, can update their account information at the govbenefits website by Jan 27 in order to receive payments via GIRO from Feb 13.

WESTERN BUREAU: William Knibb Memorial High School, the alma mater of track and field legend Usain Bolt, will mark its 64th anniversary with a Founder’s Day Lecture tomorrow in the school’s auditorium. Former principal Anthony Falloon, a noted...

WESTERN BUREAU: Lenworth Fulton, immediate past president of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), has embraced the Government’s plans to protect farmers from praedial larcenists by rolling out its agricultural warden programme in areas deemed ‘...

Now a centenarian, Anthony Edwards embodies a life of unwavering dedication and purpose. Guided by resilience, deep faith, and a profound love for others, he has shaped his path as a civil servant, evangelist, pastor, husband, and caregiver —...

Jamaican-Canadian author, educator and folklorist, Tania Hernandez, also known as ‘Miss Tania Lou’, has launched a new book about Jamaica’s cultural icon, Louise Bennett-Coverley, affectionately known as ‘Miss Lou’. On a cold winter weekend...

WESTERN BUREAU: Audley Gordon, the executive director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), is not supportive of a decision to deny potential sanitation workers employment because they lack the basic literacy skills to read at a...

Le rapatriement des élèves de Rurutu a été avancé de deux jours à cause du risque de grève de la FRAAP. Ce mardi, les adolescents ont quitté leurs proches, non sans émotion, pour rejoindre leur internat à Tahiti.

Additionally, according to Mike Waltz, Trump intends to «really continue to reinforce those partnerships and alliances» in the Asia-Pacific region

Twenty-one of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern, southwestern and eastern air defense identification zone

Luong Cuong described Moscow as one of Hanoi’s «primary partners»

They were promptly taken to the hospital

The two firebrands for their respective parties got into a heated exchange Tuesday at a House Oversight Committee hearing.