A 49-year-old man from Singapore has been arrested by the Indian Police Service over his alleged use of a pair of camera-fitted smart glasses inside the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala, India. Indian news outlet The Hindu said the man is of Sri Lankan descent and resides at Punggol Northshore in Singapore. He was identified by one name, Thiruneepanar. The incident happened at about 9.25am on Saturday (Dec 20), The Hindu reported. Thiruneepanar allegedly recorded visuals of the temple's northern side and a designated area for religious rites known as the Thulabharam mandapam. His actions were noticed by temple security personnel and he was referred to the local police. Thiruneepanar is now being investigated for disobedience of a lawful order and has been served a notice to appear for further police investigations. Checks online by AsiaOne indicate that, due to the temple's religious significance, image capturing or recording is forbidden. Earlier in July, a 66-year-old local man was also arrested for a similar offence at the temple. [[nid:713387]]
Large crowds are expected in Orchard Road on Christmas Eve and the police will be implementing security and traffic arrangements such as enhanced patrols and road closures to keep revellers safe. In a media release on Monday (Dec 22), the police said the arrangements will be in place from the evening of Dec 24. «Police officers, auxiliary police officers, and security officers will be deployed to manage crowds in the vicinity of Orchard Road,» said the police, adding that crowd control barricades and directional signages will also be deployed. Certain entrances and exits of Orchard MRT Station may also be closed to regulate crowd flow, and the police advised using Somerset MRT Station or other public transport options. Those visiting Orchard Road are encouraged to check the Crowd@OrchardRoad map to view real-time crowd levels and area closures. The platform will be accessible from 5pm on Dec 24.
TEHRAN – The Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) of the country, in cooperation with the Russian Federation, is conducting workshops that provide effective strategies for the early detection and prevention of drug abuse in Tehran and eight other provinces of the country.
TEHRAN – During the closing ceremony of the second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, Iran pledged commitments to advance the implementation of the Global Strategy for Traditional Medicine 2025-2034.
TEHRAN – The 16th International Conference on Information, Knowledge Technology (IKT 2025) will kick off on Monday and will run till December 25, with scientists from six countries, namely the U.S., Spain, Canada, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and New Zealand in attendance.
New US envoy to South Africa likely to stir ideological clash between Washington and Pretoria, political analyst Ofentse Donald Davhie said Read Full Article at RT.com
US Senator Lindsey Graham has urged Washington to ramp up sanctions against Russia if current Ukraine peace efforts fail Read Full Article at RT.com
The Northern Sea Route is emerging in New Delhi’s strategy linking resource-rich Arctic and Russian Far East to its industrial base Read Full Article at RT.com
The EU’s sanctions on Russia ended up “crushing” the bloc itself, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The professional dancer, 35, who was coupled up with The Apprentice star, 34, as part of this year's series of the BBCshow, appeared on the ITVshow to chat to step-in host Christine Lampard, 46.
Vice President Dr Jane Ansah has come under fierce public and civil society attack following revelations that she is travelling to the United Kingdom with a large, taxpayer-funded entourage to attend her husband’s 80th birthday celebrations, at an estimated cost of K2.3 billion. The trip, which Malawians learned about on Monday morning, has ignited outrage […] The post Veep Ansah under fire over K2.3 billion UK trip to attend husband’s 80th birthday as austerity crumbles appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The Malawi High Commission in South Africa was forced into emergency intervention after South African authorities impounded a dangerously overloaded Malawian bus, leaving more than a hundred passengers—including children—stranded far from home in a glaring case of cross-border transport recklessness. The incident occurred on 18 December in Polokwane, Limpopo Province, where traffic officers stopped the […] The post Overloaded and abandoned: Malawi High Commission steps in after SA authorities impound bus carrying 117 passengers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The Board Chairperson of the Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation, Mary Chilima has called on different stakeholders to embrace the 2025-2026 tree planting season to combat climate change. Chilima made the appeal on Saturday, December 20, 2025 when the SKC Foundation in conjunction with C’ Steinweg Bridge Group, planted 800 tree seedlings at Nanjati Primary […] The post SKC Foundation calls for climate change, plants 800 trees appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
FDH Bank Plc has partnered with Lions Club Malawi in a nationwide tree-planting initiative, committing K12 million towards the procurement of seedlings as part of its environmental sustainability efforts. The initiative was launched during the District Tree Planting Day at Sankhani Primary School at Chitedze in Lilongwe and falls under the bank’s sustainability programme, FDH […] The post FDH Bank, Lions Club partner in nationwide tree-planting drive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
As the world steadily shrinks into a global village powered by digitisation, countries everywhere are racing to harness the power of technology. Malawi, often perceived as lagging behind in digital transformation, is quietly rewriting its story—especially in agriculture, where social media is reshaping how farmers grow, learn and sell. Once dominated by local markets and […] The post From the Field to the Feed: Celebrating Urunji Mezuwa, Malawi’s Social Media Farming Maverick appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
National currencies now account for more than 96% of commercial transactions between CIS countries, Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The festive season can suddenly feel less like a celebration and more like an obstacle course of potential resentments and misunderstandings. I know this because I live it.
The influencer has blocked his entire family from the Instagram, the latest development in a feud that has resulted in his absence from all family events over the course of the year.
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Passengers had to be offloaded from the Faro-bound aircraft after the incident at Edinburgh Airport today at 10am.
Official national accounts painted a dismal picture, with growth slightly worse than previously thought in the second quarter of the year.
Emergency services are on scene in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch after the gaping hole, around 50 metres by 50 metres in size, started to develop at 4.22am.
At 2 p.m. today, the Supreme Court will deliver its judgment in two cases brought by borrowers against Landsbankinn, concerning the terms governing variable interest rates on the bank’s loans.
In 2025, a total of 1,724 individuals with foreign citizenship who are resident in Iceland will receive old-age pensions, 1,075 will receive disability pensions, 1,464 will receive rehabilitation pensions, 30 will receive disability grants, and 794 will receive child support payments — amounting to more than 5,000 individuals in total.
The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 74-year-old man. In a news release on Monday (Dec 22), the police said Chan Tuck Chew was last seen in the vicinity of Block 505 Jelapang Road at about 4am on Sunday. Chan suffers from dementia and Parkinson's, and was last seen wearing a grey-and-white checkered polo shirt, his family told Mothership.According to the family, this is not the first time he has wandered off, but he would usually be found within an hour or two. «It's already been over 30 hours. We are afraid he pass out with no food or water,» a family member reportedly said. The police urged anyone with information to contact their hotline at 1800-255- 0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness.All information will be kept strictly confidential.[[nid:727068]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com
Speaking on the Supreme Court's acceptance of the «new definition» of Aravalli, the minister said: «The ruling recognises and endorses the Government of India’s sustained efforts to protect the Aravalli range through scientific assessment, strict safeguards and initiatives such as the Aravalli Green Wall Project.» Yadav explained that the Aravali range comprises all landforms located within 500 metres of two adjoining hills with a height of 100 metres or more.
Russian troops struck energy and port infrastructure used by the Ukrainian army and enemy deployment areas over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
According to Sergey Ryabkov, this includes active discussions within the European Union of the idea of forming a certain superstructure to the joint NATO nuclear missions
According to media reports, Alexander Stubb has maintained close contact with US President Donald Trump
Kakha Kaladze declined to specify which countries and politicians are obstructing Trump's efforts to end the Ukraine war
The US Vice President suggested that territorial concessions «could be 12 months from now, it could be longer than that,» stating that «territorial concession is a significant hold-up in the negotiations»
A 73-year-old man died after a fight at the Koufu food court at Woodlands Mart on Sunday (Dec 21).The victim had apparently got into a dispute with a 57-year-old man, which escalated into a scuffle, said the police, who received calls for help at around 9.20pm. Officers arrived at the incident location at Block 768 Woodlands Avenue 6 and found the elderly man unconscious. He was taken by officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force to Woodlands Health Campus, where he later died.The 57-year-old man was arrested the same day for causing grievous hurt, said the police in statement on Monday.He will be charged in court on Tuesday. If found guilty of his charge, the suspect faces up to 10 years' jail, along with a fine or caning. [[nid:725220]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com
Two infractions related to active mobility devices were caught on separate dashcam footages on Sunday (Dec 21). The first case involves an elderly man seen using his personal mobility aid (PMA) along the slip road from the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) towards Clementi Avenue 6. The incident allegedly occurred at about 10.30am. In a video posted to Facebook group SG Road Vigilante, the elderly man is seen moving slowly along the slip road. He is seen glancing over to his left as a BYD electric car approaches him. Thankfully for the elderly PMA user, the driver is seen slowing down. He even turns on his hazard lights and is seen making a slow manoeuvre around the PMA — to warn other oncoming motorists to the presence of the man. In response to AsiaOne's queries, a police spokesperson said they received a call for assistance. However, officers dispatched to the scene could not locate the PMA or the elderly man. It is not known if the elderly man made his way off the road on his own, or if he was assisted by a passing motorist.
