A petition has been launched on island.is calling on Minister for Foreign Affairs Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir to reject Billy Long as the United States ambassador to Iceland, following remarks he made informally to members of the U.S. Congress yesterday, as reported by Politico.

[New Times] Experts warn that stepping back from climate cooperation would ultimately harm the US itself.

Two SBS Transit bus captains have received plaudits for jumping in to extinguish a car fire in Ang Mo Kio.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a vehicle fire along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 at about 7.45am on Thursday (Jan 15).Footage of the incident posted by TikTok user rjlovesdriving on Thursday afternoon shows a black BMW stopped in the middle of the road as plumes of thick smoke billow out of its shut front bonnet.The driver, who had got out of the car, then opens the bonnet to reveal fiery flames which engulfs the front of the car.At the same time, a bus captain of service 133 races over with a fire extinguisher and douses the car and the blaze wanes slightly.

Akanda, le 14 janvier 2026- Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, a effectué ce jour une visite à la ferme BTF Farming, située à Malibé 2, dans la commune d'Akanda, dans le cadre de sa politique de promotion de l'entrepreneuriat national et de renforcement de la production locale. Cette visite a permis au Chef de l'État de découvrir une exploitation agricole portée par des entrepreneurs gabonais engagés dans le développement d'une agriculture moderne, (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[New Times] Rwanda's corporate bond market recorded strong growth in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, with issuances rising by 61 per cent as investors increasingly turned to debt instruments, particularly green and sustainability-linked bonds.

[New Times] The government plans to introduce lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, in the last quarter of the year, according to Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC).

[New Times] Experts warn that stepping back from climate cooperation would ultimately harm the US itself.

Dmitry Peskov reiterated that Russia respects the position of China, which does not see the need for its inclusion in the treaty

According to Karin Kneissl, the Ukraine case includes the language, the church, and monitoring, among other issues, as she described them as «an extremely complicated field»

Earlier on Thursday, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Moscow was expelling a British embassy diplomat over his involvement with UK intelligence services and that he must leave the country within two weeks

In the next round, Mirra Andreeva will play against her Russian compatriot Diana Shnaider

Belgrade will send a request to the US Department of the Treasury for extension of the license for operations of the company after the binding agreement on the transfer of the ownership title to the stake of Russian shareholders in NIS will be signed, Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic added

The US could have to pay up to $700 billion to acquire Greenland, NBC has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

The Nigerian Police Force has reported that at least 55 militants were killed during operations in the states of Kogi and Kwara Read Full Article at RT.com

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has confirmed he will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on February 3 Read Full Article at RT.com

At least 28 people died when a landslide struck a village in DR Congo, destroying homes and leaving many displaced Read Full Article at RT.com

Once kingmakers, many Indian regional parties now grapple with internal strife and leadership crises. From the RJD's family disputes to the Shiv Sena's split and the NCP's factionalism, these parties face significant challenges. Internal conflicts and succession battles are weakening their once formidable influence across the political landscape.

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and state officials regarding allegations by the ED of interference during raids on I-PAC. The court also restrained the state police from probing the FIR against ED.

The Indian Air Force swiftly deployed an Mi-17 V5 helicopter to combat a forest fire in Uttarakhand's Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. Responding to a state government request, the IAF's Central Air Command engaged in firefighting operations in the rocky terrain. Aerial surveillance confirms the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib remain safe amidst ongoing efforts.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor delighted netizens by sharing an Instagram reel dancing to Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia.' The politician, amidst a mountain of work, showcased a playful side, humorously noting his transformation into a «Swiftie.» The charming video, filmed in his study, quickly garnered a massive positive response online, with fans celebrating this unexpected pop culture moment.

Many saw the FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home as a jarring new step aimed at limiting their ability to gather information.

The body of a 76-year-old man was found dead at the foot of an HDB block in Punggol on Thursday (Jan 15).He is believed to have fallen from height.A video of the incident posted on Facebook group Singapore Incidents on Thursday shows a police tent placed over the body. A police cardon is seen around an area of the estate's driveway, in front of the centralised refuse chute of two blocks.Four police fast response cars are also seen in the video.

For 43 years, Devon Reynolds has been a quiet but decisive force behind Wisynco Group’s production operations, guiding the company’s evolution from factory floor to large-scale manufacturing. On Tuesday his contribution was etched into corporate...

Denbigh High School in Clarendon expects a sharp rise in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) visual arts passes, following a major upgrade to the Visual Arts Department’s computer lab. The transformation, funded by Dr Laverne DaCosta...

During October 2025, Hurricane Melissa devastated several Caribbean nations, including my home country, Haiti. Not only did this storm claim lives, it also damaged power infrastructure and left over 500,000 homes without electricity across Jamaica...

To achieve sustainable progress, climate justice needs to be the foundation upon which Jamaica’s development priorities stand. Climate justice recognises that political factors influence how countries address climate-related disasters. Hurricane...

According to Bild, a Danish military transport plane landed last night at the airport in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland

The demonstrators confronted Danae Dholakia with banners and attempted to block the diplomat’s car

Politico said Copenhagen and the Greenland authorities had initially hoped for calm consultations with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Authorities recommend that all passengers obtain up-to-date information about their flight before arriving at the airport