A New Year’s Eve celebration at a popular Swiss ski resort bar turned into one of the nation’s worst tragedies with at least 40 falatities Read Full Article at RT.com

India is set to construct its first twin-tube underwater tunnel across the Brahmaputra River in Assam, connecting Gohpur and Numaligarh. This 15.8km project will feature one tube for a single rail track and the other for vehicles, significantly reducing travel time and boosting connectivity to northeastern states. The Rs 18,600 crore project is expected to be completed in five years.

The Swiss ski bar that catastrophically burst into flames on New Year's Eve used the same insulation foam as Grenfell Tower, a former firefighter commander has claimed.

Paolo Campolo, 55, prized open an emergency door on the side of the Le Constellation club as it filled with smoke and flames, allowing struggling revelers to escape.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong kicked off the first working day of 2026 with a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 2). In a statement on Friday night, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said the two leaders noted that this year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.  The leaders reaffirmed the enduring strength of the mutually beneficial partnership that spans multiple domains, and looked forward to deepening cooperation in established areas and expanding into new ones, added MFA. Writing on his Facebook page, PM Wong said these new areas include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and civilian nuclear power. Singapore is studying the potential deployment of nuclear energy to diversify its energy mix. 

An 18-year-old male teenager was arrested on Friday (Jan 2) for his suspected involvement in a case of motorcycle theft. In a news release, the police said the alleged theft occurred at about 9.45am on Friday at a carpark in the vicinity of Hougang Street 92. Officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division arrested the suspect within six hours of the report being made. They identified him via ground enquiries and with the aid of closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly did not possess a valid riding licence. He will be charged in court on Saturday. If found guilty of motor vehicle theft, the suspect may be jailed for up to seven years and also fined. [[nid:727215]]editor@asiaone.com 

A 37-year-old man will be charged in court on Saturday (Jan 3) for allegedly vandalising a crime alert signage belonging to the police. In a news release on Friday night, the police said that the purported offence occurred along Stadium Place at about 4.10pm on Dec 30. The suspect was arrested on Jan 2 by officers from Bedok Police Division following ground enquires and with the aid of closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage. Based on preliminary investigations, the man is also suspected to be involved in another case of vandalising a public banner. If found guilty of vandalism, the man faces a fine of up to $2,000 or jail for up to three years, along with mandatory caning of between three and eight strokes. [[nid:727311]]editor@asiaone.com 

Brits could wake up to snow as the Arctic blast grips the country for up to a week amid fears over travel issues and power cuts as temperatures are predicted to drop to as low as -10C.

An expert has said that the main areas of concern in labour wards have been known about for more than a decade yet little progress has been made in fixing them.

Rescue crews launched a dramatic search following reports of a 'number of people in difficulty in the water', near Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, on Friday afternoon as an Arctic chill grips Britain.

CRAVEN: The resort of Crans-Montana yesterday lay blanketed in sorrow - any trace of a holiday atmosphere obliterated, with the ski runs closed as a mark of respect and nearly all restaurants shut.

The Swiss ski bar that catastrophically burst into flames on New Year's Eve used the same insulation foam as Grenfell Tower, a former firefighter commander has claimed.

William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny plans to reopen on January 5 on a phased despite preliminary repair estimates of $400 million following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. School authorities hope that by Thursday, January...

Iran has demanded action from the UN after the US president claimed Washington is “locked and loaded” to support anti-government protesters Read Full Article at RT.com

Pakistan has now endorsed China's claim of mediating the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, a move that raises eyebrows given India's stance. Islamabad's foreign office spokesperson stated Chinese leaders were in contact with both nations, contributing to de-escalation. This assertion contrasts with India's position that the conflict pause followed a request from Pakistan's DGMO, not third-party intervention.

Allahabad High Court ruled that rent authorities can hear eviction cases even without written agreements or tenant particulars. The court emphasized the Uttar Pradesh Tenancy Act's intent to prevent landlords from losing eviction rights due to documentation flaws. This decision allows for quicker resolution of tenancy disputes, even in unwritten arrangements, ensuring the law's objectives are met.

The Supreme Court has ruled that courts should generally avoid setting deadlines for investigations, as this infringes on the agency's autonomy. Timelines are only to be imposed reactively when there's clear evidence of unjustified delay or stagnation, ensuring a balance between prompt justice and the complexities of probes.

Karnataka HC ruled that a third party can challenge a Lok Adalat award via writ petition if fraud is proven by excluding a necessary party. Justice M Nagaprasanna quashed a civil court decree arising from a land partition compromise, stating that deliberate non-impleadment of claimants allows writ jurisdiction. The civil suit has been restored.

Telangana has challenged Andhra Pradesh's Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project in the Supreme Court, arguing it unilaterally utilizes inter-state river water. Telangana claims AP's projects, disguised as flood water utilization, violate the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal award and reduce its water share. The state seeks to halt AP's tendering and expansion works.

Vladimir Zelensky has offered Ukraine’s IT czar and his trusted ally, Mikhail Fedorov, the position of new Minister of Defense. Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow has rejected Kiev’s accusations as an attempt to distract attention from its own deadly New Year’s Eve attack on Russian civilians Read Full Article at RT.com

«The process has been conducted in a manner that ensured the safety of all personnel and carried out in coordination with all relevant partners,» the ministry added

When you hear EU, just think Ursula & Kaja — that tells you everything you need to know," Russia’s Special Presidential Envoy wrote on the X social network

«The Taiwan issue is the core of China's key interests», Zhang Hanhui stated

The parliamentary liberal opposition parties intend to submit to the Chamber of Deputies the question of stripping Okamura of his post as head of the lower house of the republic's highest legislative body