Public discourse on sexual violence consistently shifts blame from perpetrators to victims, focusing on women's choices and behavior rather than men's decisions. Despite widespread criticism, this regressive mindset persists across politics, courts, and families, implying women must alter their lives to prevent crimes they do not commit.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the BJP government's nationalism, citing its invitation to Chinese companies despite security concerns and its silence on US President Donald Trump's alleged insults. Owaisi also criticized the Centre's asylum for Sheikh Hasina and the prolonged incarceration of Muslim youth without trial.

Delhi government has fast-tracked four major drainage projects to combat chronic waterlogging across the capital. These initiatives, including the Mundka supplementary drain and MB Road stormwater drain, aim to modernize infrastructure, ensure swift rainwater discharge into the Yamuna, and reduce pressure on the sewerage network, providing lasting relief from monsoon flooding.

Punjab's youth are set to benefit from Mission Pragati, a new government initiative offering free academic and physical training for competitive exams. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the program, designed to support rural and meritorious students, with the first batch already enrolled. This 'youth helping youth' model aims for holistic development and increased representation in government jobs.

The Brisbane tournament, an ATP 250 event, saw Daniil Medvedev become the first Russian to win the singles title

The EU is facing an unprecedented crisis, the Slovakia’s prime minister declared

Maria Zakharova called on international organizations to provide an impartial assessment of the terrorist assault carried out by the Ukrainian military against civilians in Russia’s regions

Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado has indicated that she wants to give her award to Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

The UK Defense Secretary’s comments on “kidnapping” Putin are “salacious fantasies,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Read Full Article at RT.com

With an eye to 2028, the vice president finds himself trying to balance his past calls for military restraint with a defense of President Donald Trump’s raid in Venezuela.

[New Times] Defence ministers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) are expected to meet in Zambia on Saturday, January 10, to discuss security issues in eastern DR Congo.

[allAfrica] The Central African Republic's latest presidential election has delivered a familiar outcome.

Senior DMK leader I Periyasamy has firmly ruled out any coalition government in Tamil Nadu, stating chief minister M K Stalin is resolute against sharing power with allies, including the Congress. This assertion comes as the Tamil Nadu Congress renews its demand for a share in governance ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

The Enforcement Directorate may attach Al Falah University's Faridabad campus under anti-money laundering laws. Officials suspect illicit funds were used for its construction, following the arrest of Al Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui on money laundering charges. The university's alleged false accreditation claims are under scrutiny.

Northeastern Indians face persistent racial slurs and discrimination across India, from casual prejudice to fatal violence. Incidents like Anjel Chakma's death highlight how stereotypes about appearance and food habits lead to abuse and exclusion, even in supposedly cosmopolitan cities calling for stronger laws and societal change to foster true inclusivity.

The Sunday Telegraph reported earlier that the EU was working on sanctions against American companies over US President Donald Trump’s plans to acquire Greenland

According to head of the parliamentary Committee for Educational Affairs Sergey Babak, the average number of male students over the age of 25, which stood at about 30,000 before 2022, rose sharply to 250,000 by September 1, 2025

«There are no ships, no submarines,» a senior diplomat said

The US president also mentioned Venezuela, saying that the country «now has the United States of America» to protect it

Yan Xuetong further explained that EU member states are «considering the possibility of deploying troops in East Asia, yet they are unable to guarantee their own security»

Beijing and Washington continue to accuse one another of IP theft, tech transfer and export controls, disrupting global trade Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev is working on “new solutions” to crack down on Russian music on streaming platforms, a senior official has said Read Full Article at RT.com

With the Supreme Court set to weigh the legal rights of transgender athletes, Justice Neil Gorsuch is in the spotlight as the swing vote advocates are courting.

Democrat Jacob Frey has countered the administration’s portrayal of events in sharp and at times profane terms. His reaction is shaped by a tenure of crises.

The Trump administration’s backlash against refugees has sowed fears of prejudice, rejection or even deportation among Afghans in the U.S.

Malawi’s worsening economic crisis took centre stage on Friday as Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha opened national budget consultations in Lilongwe, promising tough reforms — including a crackdown on ghost workers — as government prepares the 2026/27 National Budget. Speaking at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC), Mwanamvekha told cabinet ministers, senior officials and key […] The post Mwanamveka Launches Budget Consultations, Pledges War on Ghost Workers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.