Stoyan Stoyanov, 28, was jailed for four years in 2024 for his role in a £50 million scam that saw a gang of Bulgarian nationals bleed Britain's welfare system dry.

[New Times] The government is set to introduce Itorero, a traditional civic education program, for genocide convicts nearing the completion of their sentences.

[New Zimbabwe] Following a recent threat of military action against South Africa, the Rwandan government has now angrily responded to the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

Varun Vummadi, CEO of Giga ML, sparked debate by stating many Indian engineers are unwilling to work hard despite high salaries. His observations highlight the tension between rigorous work culture and the modern emphasis on work-life balance. The discussion reflects broader industry challenges in aligning productivity expectations with employee well-being.

«It's like an enforced time to study,» Andrew Koh, a parent, said of private tuition. Koh, a 45-year-old father of two, reckoned he spends between $700 and $800 a month on tuition classes for his Primary 4 daughter. On average, his daughter attends five hours of classes per week after Koh noticed that her grades were dropping. Koh told AsiaOne: «The problem was that [my daughter] spends a lot of time watching TV or YouTube.» «That's confirmed,» his daughter interjected, leading to laughter from Koh. He continued: «[They also] play with their devices - if they go for tuition, I think that will help them to spend their time more meaningfully.» $1.8 billion spent on private tuition in 2023 Koh is one of many Singaporean parents who have contributed to the $1.8 billion spent on tuition in 2023, according to a report by The Straits Times on Jan 20, citing the Singapore Department of Statistics's Household Expenditure Survey 2023. The survey, which polled 13,100 households between December 2022 and December 2023, is conducted every five years.

The US President said he does not expect «anything very dramatic» due to the introduction of tariffs

James Wilton was eliminated on the eastern front in July 2024 during his first combat mission

According to the reporters, UK security agencies suggested that Russia’s hackers may have been behind the cybercrime

US President said at the Andrews Air Force Base near the American capital

In a tragic accident in Gujarat's Dang, a bus carrying pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh fell into a gorge, resulting in the death of five people and injuring 35 others. The incident occurred early in the morning when the driver lost control. MP CM Mohan Yadav has announced financial assistance for the victims' families.

Kammar Henry-Richards had been locked up for just a matter of hours when the song was posted at 7.30pm on January 14.

Bianca Censori sparked worldwide outrage as she went completely naked at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday alongside covered-up husband Kanye West.

The Royal pair's first major trip abroad this year will reportedly involve an audience with the Pope and a visit to the Sistine Chapel.

A boy and girl who were killed in a hit and run crash are said to have been a brother and sister who were on an e-scooter at the time.

Sites have been opened in Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol, Liverpool and Southampton as well as other places across England after the UK had its eighth confirmed case of the virus.

RIYADH: Highlighting the shared artistic heritage of Saudi Arabia and Brazil, Eltiqa once again captured hearts in the Kingdom’s capital this weekend. Organized by the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, and held under the patronage of Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the event featured Saudi and Brazilian traditional performances and arts at the King Fahd Cultural Center.

MAKKAH: The 10th International Military Qur’an Memorization Competition launched on Saturday in Makkah, attracting 179 participants from 32 countries. Organized by the General Administration of Religious Affairs of the Armed Forces under the patronage of Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, the event promotes the significance of the Qur’an, encourages its memorization, and highlights Saudi Arabia’s role in serving Islam’s holy book and as the custodian of Islam’s holiest sites.

PORT LOUIS: Saudi Ambassador to Mauritius Fayez bin Meshal Al-Temyat recently met with Rubna Daureeawo, member of the Mauritius National Assembly​, according to a post on the Saudi embassy’s account on X. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them, as well as other topics of common interest. In a separate meeting, Al-Temyat met with Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra, speaker of the national assembly, and discussed relations between Saudi Arabia and Mauritius and ways to strengthen them.  

JEDDAH: Athr Foundation’s Bait Shouaib Arts Residency in Al-Balad district brought together a filmmaker, curator and two artists, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration over an eight-week program. The Moving Narratives cycle explored the theme of movement through diverse lenses and transformed the historic Bait Shouaib into an active participant in the creative process.

RIYADH: Women participation in the camel racing event at the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival 2025 has increased by 100 percent compared to the first edition last year, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Encouraged by the significant development, the organizing committee has decided to add a second race, which includes 18 Saudi female camel riders. Organized by the Saudi Camel Federation, the festival's second edition kicked off on January 27 at the Janadriyah Camel Race Track in Riyadh. The competitions will conclude on Wednesday.  

Claudia Sheinbaum added that she was waiting for a response from US President Donald Trump regarding her proposal to set up a working group between the two countries

The previous visit of the Hamas delegation to Moscow took place in October 2024

The Palestinian movement also hopes to enlist Russia's support to exert "pressure on the Israeli occupier to abide by its commitments

The UK has placed more than 1,900 individuals and entities on an anti-Russian blacklist since Moscow launched its special military operation in February 2022

According to Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, «the forced displacement of Palestinians is an existential threat»