[Dabanga] Sudan Media Forum*: Joint Editorial Room -- Prepared and edited by: Al-Alaq Centre for Press Services

[Dabanga] Wad Madani -- The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed 'Hemedti' Dagalo today acknowledged the Sudanese Armed Forces' (SAF) recapture of Wad Madani, a key city in El Gezira state that the RSF had controlled since December 2023. The victory sparked jubilant celebrations across Sudan and among its global diaspora. In an audio address, Hemedti vowed to reclaim the city, declaring, «Today we lost a round, but we did not lose the battle.»

[allAfrica] Widespread celebrations were reported on Sunday in Wad Madani, a regional capital on the Blue Nile River about 85 miles/135 kilometers southeast of the capital Khartoum, following the retaking of the city by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The army has been making steady advances in the area in recent weeks.

Missiles were launched on suspected military positions and depots of the Hezbollah Shia militia near Dear Ez Zahrani, Al Mayadeen television reported

Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia will help fight wildfires in California, and the federal government is co-ordinating efforts with the provinces to deploy resources.

Franklin the tortoise has been in a fridge for the past 15 weeks.

Ottawa rapper Khalid Omar, who performs under the name TwoTiime, was forced to evacuate his Calabasas condo as wildfires tore through the Los Angeles area this week, leaving the studio where he records in ruins.

The sister of a man who died waiting for care in the emergency department of Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is remembering her late brother as an intelligent person with a bold personality

American billionaire and philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs visited the ashram of her guru, Swami Kailashnand Giri, in Prayagraj to participate in the Maha Kumbh mela. Accompanied by her 40-member team, she will stay until January 15 before returning to the US.

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched a 'Kumbh War Room' at Rail Bhawan ahead of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Operating 24x7, it features live CCTV feeds from 1,176 cameras across nine stations and multilingual announcements. With Rs 5,000 crore invested in infrastructure, 13,000 trains will ensure smooth operations. This enhances coordination between railway officials and district authorities.

Groundwater quality across India significantly varies, with states like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh facing widespread contamination from uranium, nitrate, fluoride, arsenic, and iron. Urgent concerns include health risks like fluorosis and cancer due to elevated contamination levels in several regions, exacerbated by agricultural run-off and overuse of fertilizers.

Slovakia could veto the EU’s aid packages for Kiev and take other measures should it not resume transit of Russian gas, PM Robert Fico says Read Full Article at RT.com

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized Governor RN Ravi for walking out of the assembly due to the playing of the Tamil anthem instead of the national anthem. The governor claimed that Stalin disrespects the nation and constitution, while the assembly followed its tradition of starting with the Tamil anthem.

Sanyukt Kisan Morcha postponed its unity meeting with two farmer groups to Jan 13 as Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health deteriorated during his fast unto death. An elderly protester died at the site. SKM requested PM Modi to engage in dialogue with farmer organizations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized focusing on improving infrastructure, amenities, and transportation networks in naturally growing urban zones. He suggests prioritizing vertical development over creating new cities to better manage growth and decongestion. The housing ministry aims to develop a framework for transit-oriented development while collaborating with states.

V Narayanan will become the new chairman of Isro on January 14. Rising from humble beginnings, the son of a farmer, he has been pivotal in developing cryogenic engines vital for India's Chandrayaan missions. A rocket and spacecraft propulsion expert with an M.Tech and Ph.D., Narayanan aims to elevate Isro further.

According to Pushilin, more than 20 shelling attacks by Ukrainian troops on settlements in the DPR were reported during the day

According to him, the decision has yet to be coordinated by the German government

«More than 20 member countries of the alliance have a representation in the command of the Corps Northeast headquartered in Szczecin,» the republic’s defense minister, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, said

«Russia has never sought to sour relations with NATO,» Vladislav Maslennikov said

Zara Tindall was the picture of elegance on Saturday when she stepped out on the Gold Coast for the Magic Millions Race Day.

L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan's suggestion of a 90-hour work week and mandatory Sunday work sparked a social media backlash, with netizens and corporate bosses criticizing the idea. His comments on reducing home time in favor of workplace presence stirred significant debate, highlighting the ongoing discussion around work-life balance.

India is set to finalize four major defense deals worth over Rs 1.5 lakh crore, including contracts with France for 26 Rafale-Marine fighters and three Scorpene submarines. The deals also cover 156 Prachand light combat helicopters and 307 advanced towed artillery gun systems, significantly enhancing India's military capabilities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, emphasized that India's youth will drive the nation towards becoming a developed country by 2047. He highlighted the role of young leaders in shaping policies and the importance of collective effort and determination in achieving ambitious goals.

Starting on Monday, January 13, work is to begin to reconnect the main road from Vauxhall to Union in St Elizabeth, which has been impassable since last October when a box culvert in the community of Raheen collapsed. The box culvert which was...

The St Mary police are investigating the murder of a 59-year-old teacher whose body was found with her throat slashed at her home in Post Road, Pear Tree Grove, on Saturday. The deceased is Angella Hamilton, who was last seen leaving work on Friday...

A St Catherine man who allegedly defrauded $4,000,000 given to him for the purchase of motor cars was granted $250,000 bail with surety in the parish court on Friday. Twenty-one-year-old Malick Porter of Thompson Pen, Spanish Town, is charged with...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has expressed profound grief at the tragic deaths of three children in a house fire in Walkerswood, St Ann early this morning. Killed were siblings two-year-old Tavaughno...

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says he is profoundly saddened and outraged following the tragic fire in St Ann this morning that claimed the lives of three young children. This is another incident of a similar nature in less than a week, noted...

Ukraine will not be able to expel every Russian from every inch of territory it claims, the incoming US national security adviser says Read Full Article at RT.com

Over 1 crore devotees congregated at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, braving the cold for a holy dip. The spiritual event, including significant 'amrit snan' days, will run until February 26. Extensive preparations include 8 permanent ghats, 1.6 lakh tents, and 13,000 trains to facilitate pilgrims.

Karnataka High Court ruled that mediclaim reimbursements must be deducted from accident compensation under medical expenses. Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar directed Oriental Insurance to pay Rs 4.93 lakh to the family of S Hanumanthappa after deducting Rs 1.8 lakh received from mediclaim. Hanumanthappa was awarded Rs 6.7 lakh by a tribunal, but the insurer challenged the medical expenses.

Bangladesh's foreign ministry summoned Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma to address concerns over BSF's unauthorized construction of barbed wire fencing along the border, causing tensions. Bangladesh also raised issues of border killings and urged India to stop such incidents and ensure enquiries and actions against those responsible.

Total annual groundwater recharge in India slightly declined in 2024 due to higher extraction, with significant contributions from northwest states like Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. Increase in 'critical' and 'over-exploited' units raises concerns about water scarcity, despite improvement in some areas.