[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Government of Luanda (GPL) has announced that it will close some roads to traffic on December 31 for the 68th edition of the traditional year-end race «São Silvestre Luanda».

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92. Singh's contributions as an economist and statesman were highlighted, including his role in India’s economic liberalisation and key legislation during his tenure as PM. His last rites will be held near Rajghat.

Manmohan Singh preferred simplicity over grandeur, often choosing a Maruti Suzuki 800 instead of the BMW provided for the prime minister. His policies as finance minister and prime minister brought transformative changes to India, and his humility and intellect earned him widespread respect.

The Supreme Court expressed concerns regarding the health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. It directed the Punjab government to provide him with medical aid and submit a compliance report. Dallewal is demanding the Centre address farmers' issues, including legal guarantees for minimum support price (MSP).

According to the report, five aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern air defense identification zone

Dmitry Feoktistov pointed out that since 2018, the substantive discussion of large-scale nuclear energy projects with Argentina has been effectively frozen

It is reported that the condition of three is stable

Also, softer overall demand conditions and material shortages made companies reduce the pace of production growth in the last month of 2024, according to S&P Global

Since 2008, international discussions on security and stability in the South Caucasus have been held in Geneva, with the participation of Abkhazia, Georgia, Russia, the United States, and South Ossetia, mediated by special representatives from the UN, the EU, and the OSCE

Northwest Naturals, a Portland, Ore.-based pet food company, is recalling a batch of its two pound (one kilogram) Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food after a cat that died of H5N1 avian influenza was linked to the product.

Canada's new finance minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will meet with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's aides in Florida on Friday to discuss the risks of imposing new trade tariffs, the Canadian government said.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya volleyball fraternity is mourning the death of icon Janet Wanja who passed on Friday morning at home after being diagnosed with stage 4 gall bladder cancer.

[Vanguard] There is no denying the fact that for many Nigerians, this is their bleakest Christmas ever. It is not because they have lost the zeal to celebrate. No! They simply cannot afford to even contemplate, not to talk of actually making merry in this triumphant season. Happiness has become a luxury in the land. Rather than celebrating, many Nigerians are mourning. That, in itself, is a tragedy.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- More than 1,500 inmates have escaped a prison in Mozambique amid escalating post-election violence in the country, reports the BBC. The escapees, dozens of whom have been rearrested, are said to have taken advantage of the deteriorating security situation caused by ongoing political unrest to knock down the prison walls.

[MAP] Rabat -- The Government Council was briefed on two international agreements and related draft laws, presented by Government Secretary General Mohamed Hajoui on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita.

The Jamaica National Group brought the warmth of the season straight to the heart of Half-Way Tree in St Andrew recently with pop-up performances by the National Chorale of Jamaica, Kingston College Choir, Immaculate Conception High School’s praise...

Andrey Marochko added that Russian servicemen «start preparing the way for further advancement southwest of this locality»

The voting is expected to take place on December 27

«Following the sirens that sounded in several areas in central Israel, one missile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory,» the press service says

WASHINGTON — President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia held extensive discussions at the State House in Asmara, Eritrea, on Wednesday, focusing on the consolidation of bilateral ties and addressing regional and international issues of mutual concern.

Liverpool stretched their lead of the Premier League to seven points on Boxing Day courtesy of a 3-1 comeback win over Leicester City.

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called on President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration to ensure that enforced disappearances and abductions of Kenyans end this year.

It seems like Santa ditched his sleigh and hit the streets of Singapore to hand out gifts on a motorcycle this year. TikTok user Freshchocomilk posted two videos on Thursday (Dec 26), which have since gone viral and garnered over 100,000 views in total.

Dive into the world of scams and uncover the truth behind how they work with Carolyn Misir, Principal Psychologist, and Joel Ong, Psychologist, from the Singapore Police Force. From job scams to e-commerce fraud and even impersonation of government officials, Misir and Ong break down how these schemes operate, what psychological tactics scammers use and who is most at risk. File #1 - 'Do you want to earn quick cash?' Explore how scammers exploit dreams of easy money through fake job offers. With WhatsApp and Telegram as their playgrounds, these fraudsters promise commissions for simple tasks but leave victims empty-handed. An astonishing $86 million has been lost due to job scams in the first half of 2024. Discover how to spot the red flags and avoid becoming a statistic in the growing wave of job scams. File #2 - 'Do you want a good deal?' The allure of online deals can be hard to resist - but they might cost more than you think. From fake payments to phantom goods, e-commerce scams have skyrocketed in recent years. Hear a victim's account firsthand and learn how to outwit these digital con artists.

Over the past month, some food delivery riders in Woodlands have found their bicycles or delivery items missing. The suspected culprit is a 14-year-old boy, reported Shin Min Daily News on Thursday (Dec 26). Delivery rider Zheng Jinyao (transliteration), 44, told the Chinese evening daily that the teen is frequently spotted around Causeway Point mall and Woodlands MRT station. He claimed that the teen had stolen at least six e-bicycles, all of which were thankfully recovered.  The boy is also accused of opening riders' delivery bags and swiping the items inside, added Zheng. He also recounted how the teenager once stole a folding bicycle and brought it onto a bus. The deliveryman reportedly contacted the police, who helped recover the stolen bicycle.  Another delivery rider surnamed Xu, 29, said he had seen the teen wearing a card stating that he has special needs. «My friend once had his food delivery stolen. He first saw that teen at the ground floor of the block, but he didn't think much of it and went upstairs to deliver the food,» he recounted.

The US Department of Defense «has no statement or information to provide,» a department’s spokesperson said

«I am confident that in the forthcoming year of 2025 we will continue close mutual work on implementation of this historical agreement and will bring further closer the efforts of combating modern threats and challenges,» Russian President Vladimir Putin said

Canada’s Foreign Minister Melanie Joly and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc intend to continue consultations on issues discussed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with US president-elect

Israel’s attorney general has ordered an investigation into Prime Minister Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife Read Full Article at RT.com

La FRAAP s'est à nouveau réunie jeudi 26 décembre pour poser les contours de leur prochain préavis de grève, entre autres. Le syndicat considère que le pays n'a pas tenu ses engagements en actant cinq points de revalorisation salariale pour les catégories D au lieu des vingt promis. Pour mettre les choses au clair, le président a organisé une rencontre de dernière minute ce jeudi soir.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver the Budget 2025 statement in Parliament on Feb 18.  There will be live television and radio coverage of the Budget Statement, as well as a live webcast on the Singapore Budget website.  Members of the public can also find real-time updates of the key announcements on the Ministry of Finance (MOF)'s Facebook page and X account.  After delivery, the full Budget statement will be published, said the MOF in a statement on Friday (Dec 27).  Members of the public can also share their views about the Singapore Budget on Reach's Budget 2025 microsite till Jan 12, 2025, said the ministry. There will also be a physical listening point at One Raffles Place on Jan 16, 2025. 

Director Chris Columbus had discussed the parents' professions with producer John Hughes.

Forty more were injured