“There is no shame in turning back,” said Halla Tómasdóttir, President of Iceland, when she addressed the members of parliament at the opening of the parliament yesterday.

“This is not a good forecast and probably the worst weather of the year. Especially considering that this is affecting the whole country,” says Katrín Agla Tómasdóttir, a meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, but bad weather, strong winds, and precipitation are forecast today.

Martin Frost, 47, admitted a racially aggravated public order offence after he was filmed tearing pages from the Islamic holy book and setting them alight on Saturday.

The atrocity took place during a mass jail break from Goma's Munzenze jail last week, as M23 fighters clashed with the Congolese army during deadly gun battles.

A manhunt has been launched for Bruce Reginald Foster III, (pictured) whom police have identified as a person of interest in the mass shooting at the KDC/One factory in Ohio.

Insolvency practitioner Rina Rohilla wants more than £37,000 from the Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club - once captained by King Edward VIII - after it terminated her membership in 2019.

The passengers on the Avanti West Coast train appear to have got into a row about their feet touching each other under a table on the 11.13am train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly.

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.

L'élection présidentielle au Gabon est fixée au 12 avril prochain. C'est une nouvelle page de l'histoire du pays qui va s'ouvrir. Elle mettra fin à la période la transition menée par le CTRI, avec à sa tête, le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Alexis Boutamba Mbina, Médiateur de la République, appelle les Gabonais en âge de voter, à se mobiliser pour s'inscrire sur les listes électorales. Les opérations d'enrôlement sur la liste électorale ont démarré depuis le 02 janvier dernier. (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

With the threat of punishing tariffs on pause but still hovering over the Canadian economy, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the government will host a Canada-U.S. Economic Summit later this week, aimed at increasing investment and easing internal trade barriers. 

The surge has been attributed to tariff exchanges between the US and China, and investor fears of a global trade war Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Turkish Parliament has approved a presidential motion to extend the deployment of Turkish naval forces in the Gulf of Aden, waters off Somalia, the Arabian Sea, and adjacent regions for an additional year, effective February 10.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Jubbaland regional state lawmakers in Doolow, Gedo region, have condemned an alleged attack by Somali federal forces on the local government headquarters in Bardhere district, calling it a provocative move aimed at inciting internal conflict among local communities.

Madhubala, a 29-year-old third gender, cast her vote for the first time in Delhi’s assembly elections, expressing hope for policies that empower and ensure safety for the community. With 1,261 third-gender voters in the capital, Madhubala, along with others like Tina Kinnar, emphasized the importance of voting as a democratic right. However, some voiced frustration over political parties’ failure to address the community’s needs, urging greater inclusion and support. Results will be declared on February 8.

Three generations of families participated in the Delhi assembly elections on Wednesday, showcasing a strong commitment to democracy. Arvind Kejriwal voted with his family in New Delhi, while other families like the Mittals and Aroras also cast their votes together. The electoral contest remained between the AAP, BJP, and Congress. Voters appreciated the election commission’s arrangements, including an AI-based queue-management app and accessible facilities. Results on February 8 will reveal whether AAP secures a third consecutive win, or if the BJP or Congress make a comeback.

Many women voters in Delhi prioritized education, safety, and employment over financial aid promises by political parties. While BJP, AAP, and Congress pledged monthly allowances for women, voters like Madhu and Priya Sharma dismissed them as mere poll tactics, demanding real development. Others, like house help Meena Kumari, saw the financial aid as beneficial. The election results on Saturday will decide whether AAP retains power or BJP and Congress make a comeback.

FDH Bank Plc has reached a significant milestone on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), achieving a market capitalization of K2.161 trillion within just five years of listing. As of February 4, 2025, the bank’s share price stood at K313.19, reflecting an extraordinary growth rate of 3032% from its initial public offering (IPO) price of K10 […] The post FDH Bank Plc Hits K2.2 Trillion Market Capitalization Milestone appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The nation waits. Businesses are uneasy, jobs hang in the balance, and livelihoods face uncertainty. As anxiety grows among Malawians over the United States’ continued withdrawal from key partnerships and support structures, one question echoes across the country: Where do we stand? The United States has been one of Malawi’s most significant donors, contributing to […] The post EDITORIAL: Mr. President, Please Address the Nation on the U.S. Withdrawal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It could get more complicated — and potentially more expensive — for Canadians to cross the border or send packages to the United States, if President Donald Trump's executive order on tariffs goes into effect.

US President Donald Trump has stated that he will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping “at the appropriate time” Read Full Article at RT.com

Australia has granted Papua New Guinea a $570 million loan with conditions for stricter foreign investment screening to curb risky projects and China's influence.

The Australian government has agreed to help prop up Papua New Guinea's budget with a $570 million loan

TEHRAN—The Department of Environment (DOE) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have extended their partnership by signing a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to conserve Iranian wetlands projects in the country.

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 19, 2024), biotechnology products have been exported to 35 countries worldwide, compared to 33 countries in the past year.

TEHRAN – Swiss ambassador to Tehran, Nadine Olivieri Lozano, in a meeting with the president of Tehran Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization (TDMMO), Ali Nasiri, has voiced Switzerland's readiness to enhance relations with Tehran in crisis management.

TEHRAN – A total of 1,997,288 Iranians donated blood over the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 20, 2024, indicating a two-percent growth, the Blood Transfusion Organization spokesman has said.

Germany willing to contribute troops to a proposed NATO mission in Greenland meant to appease Donald Trump, according to Der Spiegel Read Full Article at RT.com

The departure from all five military bases in Senegal will be completed by September, according to local news agency Senego Read Full Article at RT.com