RIYADH: Abdulelah Altokhais, Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to UNESCO, presented his credentials to Audrey Azoulay, the organization’s director-general, at its headquarters in Paris on Sunday. The Kingdom’s mission to the UN-affiliated agency wrote on the X platform that Altokhias is “continuing Saudi Arabia’s efforts to strengthen joint cooperation with UNESCO and member states toward a better-shared future.”

JEDDAH: Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, the governor of Jeddah, received Nuno Mathias, Portugal’s ambassador Saudi Arabia, in Jeddah on Sunday. During the meeting, the two men discussed issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

MUHARRAQ: On a historical preservation tour around the Arabian Gulf region, the World Monument Fund recently visited the city of Muharraq in Bahrain before visiting Saudi Arabia. A historically rich city with a story that dates to the late 19th century, Muharraq is the cultural heart of Bahrain. Prior to gaining independence from British rule in 1971, Muharraq was Bahrain’s capital and center for public and governmental administrative, educational, and planning projects, before being replaced by Manama in 1923.

RIYADH: Ambassador of India to the Kingdom Suhel Ajaz Khan underlined that a mutual appreciation of culture was strengthening ties between Saudi Arabia and India during the latter’s 76th Republic Day celebration in Riyadh. “A shared love for culture brings our countries together,” he said. “From Bollywood cinema to yoga, music, and food, we have continued to be inspired by each other.

RIYADH: Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on Sunday attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding to launch the NovusCrete consortium, a global collaboration to develop and accelerate the adoption of sustainable and durable saltwater concrete. The consortium, led by the Kingdom's Oil Sustainability Program, also seeks to create standards for using seawater in concrete, promote sustainability in construction by recycling waste, extend infrastructure lifespan, and reduce environmental impact.

Berlin is ready to work closer with the new US administration and shoulder more military spending, the German Foreign Office has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The BJP has enforced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, demonstrating its commitment to core promises. This move, facilitated by central leadership and aimed to be implemented incrementally, could be a precursor for similar laws in BJP-governed states like UP, Gujarat, and Assam. This follows other key BJP agendas like the Ram Mandir construction and scrapping J&K's special status.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed hope that the entire country would soon adopt the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), following Uttarakhand's implementation of it. He criticized those opposing the UCC as ignorant, emphasizing that it is a constitutional mandate aimed at promoting gender equality.

A 41-year-old chartered accountant from Pune has become the first confirmed casualty of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in the city, with cases rising to 111 in just under three weeks. The Maharashtra health department has involved experts from Delhi and Bengaluru to assess the situation and guide public health measures.

BJP's income rose to Rs 4,340.5 crore in 2023-24, with Rs 1,685.6 crore from electoral bonds, the highest ever. Congress's income surged to Rs 1,225 crore, with a 384% spike in bond receipts. BJP's expenditure was Rs 2,211.7 crore, while Congress spent Rs 1,025.2 crore. Individual and corporate donations contributed significantly to both parties.

BJP and allies have cleared significant amendments to the Waqf Act, ending the 'waqf by user' scheme. Proposed changes include the inclusion of non-Muslims in the Central Waqf Council and excluding minority Muslim sects from Waqf board jurisdiction. These measures aim to tackle misuse and corruption, with the bill expected to be passed in Parliament.

Canada Post bosses and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers squared off in a downtown Ottawa hotel on Monday, the first day of hearings at the industrial inquiry commission convened by the labour minister.

SINGAPORE – Several cars suffered heat damage after a fire broke out at a multi-storey carpark in Ang Mo Kio on the afternoon of Jan 27. When contacted, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire at Block 712A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 at about 12.40pm. The fire, which involved two cars on the third level of the carpark, was extinguished using two water jets and a compressed air foam backpack. Preliminary investigations indicated that the cars involved were not electrical vehicles, SCDF said. No injuries were reported. When The Straits Times arrived at the carpark around 7pm, the owner of one of the cars, who wanted to be known only as Mr Foo, watched with his wife as their Nissan Sylphy was towed away. The 40-year-old engineer said they had planned to drive to Malaysia to visit family for Chinese New Year. “But we can’t do that any more. Not only did our car get burned down, but also our passports, which we left in the car,” he said.

Nvidia’s stock plummeted 17% on Monday, erasing approximately $589 billion from its market capitalization Read Full Article at RT.com

A la tête du ministère de la Jeunesse et des Sports depuis le 15 janvier 2025, Patrick Barbera Isaac a entamé ce lundi 27 janvier une série de rencontres avec les différents services, et les différents acteurs des mouvements sportifs et de jeunesse de son département ministériel. Des rencontres en guise de prise de contacts et dont l'objectif est de maîtriser les contours et le fonctionnement de chaque composante du Ministère de la Jeunesse et des Sports. La Direction Générale des (...) - SPORT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Suspected members of a Mexican cartel reportedly shot at US border agents near Fronton, Texas, during an attempted illegal crossing Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine must be turned into a military dictatorship, veteran ultra-nationalist Dmitry Korchinsky says Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi and Beijing have agreed ‘in principle’ to restart direct flight services after a gap of five years  Read Full Article at RT.com

A division bench has delivered a split verdict on the burial of a Christian tribal in Chhattisgarh. Justice B V Nagarathna allowed burial in his village, citing religious discrimination, while Justice Satish Chandra Sharma emphasized no unqualified right to choose the place of burial. The funeral will be conducted at a designated Christian burial ground 20-25 km away.

A Delhi court has ordered an FIR against journalist Rana Ayyub for allegedly posting hate speech and promoting religious enmity on social media. The complaint, filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva, accuses Ayyub of insulting Hindu deities and spreading anti-India sentiment, with specific allegations against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.

The CBI and Bengal government contested in the Calcutta High Court over whose appeal for capital punishment for Sanjay Roy, the RG Kar rape-murder convict, should be considered. The victim's family opposes the death sentence for now, fearing it could impede the investigation and the trial of other suspects.

The Supreme Court declined to entertain writ petitions seeking criminal charges against Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks about 'Sanatana Dharma.' The petitioners agreed to withdraw their petitions and explore other legal remedies. Udhayanidhi's contentious speech equated 'Sanatana Dharma' with diseases and called for its eradication.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's wife B M Parvathi and Minister Byrathi Suresh were summoned by the ED for questioning in a land allotment case, but the Dharwad bench of the High Court stayed the summons until February 10. The court reserved judgment on transferring the probe to the CBI, with arguments highlighting the potential disruption to ongoing proceedings.

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DeepSeek has put new user registrations on hold citing “large-scale malicious attacks” after the release of its AI model disrupted markets Read Full Article at RT.com

A 1990s indie icon has announced her return to music, 20 years after touring with Britpop's biggest names.

India and China have agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage in 2025 and to restart direct flights, aiming to normalize bilateral ties. This follows Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Beijing, signaling potential future high-level engagements. Both nations aim to address economic concerns and promote people-to-people exchanges to enhance mutual trust and relations.

PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed enhancing their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, covering technology, trade, and defense. Modi expressed commitment to global peace and prosperity. Trump's focus included India's procurement of American security equipment and fair trade. They also addressed issues like illegal immigration and planned mutual visits.

La N'tcham, également appelée Tcham, est un genre musical gabonais en pleine expansion, particulièrement prisé par la jeunesse. Originaire des prisons de Libreville, cette musique puise ses racines dans des danses créées en milieu carcéral, exprimant la réalité des quartiers populaires. Musicalement, la N'Tcham fusionne des éléments de rap, d'afrobeat et de sonorités traditionnelles d'Afrique centrale, avec des instruments tels que des cithares, des flûtes et des cuivres, le tout sur un (...) - ARTS & CULTURE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Yougouda Sanda, de la communauté Haoussa établie au quartier Akoakam dans le premier arrondissement de la commune d'Oyem, ancien Maire au Premier arrondissement, 2002 – 2007, acteur politique, entrepreneur, porte un regard sur la situation politique locale et nationale. D'après vous, quelle est la situation politique dans la commune d'Oyem ? Y. Sanda : il faut reconnaitre, les choses ont changé de ce fait, il y a des nouvelles personnes qui ont émergé dans le paysage politique local (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON