In the face of danger, ProRescue workers, ProMedical, health workers, Vanuatu Police Force, and Mobile officers risked their lives to save others following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake and tsunami threat in Port Vila on December 17, 2024. While many fled,…

As of 4:30pm on December 25, the Vanuatu Electoral Office (VEO) has received over 200 candidate applications from political parties, custom movements, and individuals wanting to contest the Snap Election independently.

The Supreme Court has given the Punjab government until December 31 to convince farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on a month-long hunger strike, to move to a hospital. The court criticized the state's failure to provide medical aid and suggested those blocking assistance could be abetting suicide.

Taking safety for granted or simply bochup? Stomp contributor Confused was concerned to see a trio of personal mobility device (PMD) users behaving recklessly in Yishun on Dec 24, at around 8.50am. Photos submitted by the Stomp contributor show a male youth on one PMD, alongside two female youths on another PMD. One of the girls is riding pillion. Both PMDs can be seen behind a silver car on the road. Confused told Stomp: «From time to time, I see riders like these speeding across major roads such as in Bukit Batok late at night. »Now, they are queuing up like a normal car, like in this case at the crossroad of Yishun Avenue 1 and Yishun Avenue 2. It's quite reckless and dangerous, in my opinion. «Furthermore, we cannot share feedback through the normal Land Transport Authority or Traffic Police channels, as all of them require a licence plate. I hope the authorities sort this out.» ALSO READ: Speeding PMD skids and crashes in Queenstown

Don’t be alarmed if you spot drones flying overhead during this year’s countdown at Marina Bay – they're actually there to ensure your safety.  These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), which are deployed by the police, come equipped with spotlights, blinkers and speakers to enhance visibility and allow the police to broadcast safety announcements.  These UAVs will prove valuable as large crowds are expected at Marina Bay during the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2025. The Singapore Sports Hub will also play host to the Let's Celebrate 2025 event for the New Year's Eve celebrations. These events, expected to attract large crowds, will run from Dec 31, 2024, into the early hours of Jan 1, 2025, said the police in a statement on Dec 27. UAVs were previously used for crowd-counting at ZoukOut in 2022 and 2023, and the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown in 2022. In these events, the UAVs were trialled for crowd-counting.

An elderly woman was hospitalised in the intensive care unit after going for a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment three days prior. The family of Liu, 78, are urging the clinic to disclose the contents of the medicinal paste they had used on the latter as part of their $17,000 package. Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, Cai, 46, said that he found his mother unconscious on her bed on Nov 10 and immediately took her to the hospital. After doctors diagnosed her with gastrointestinal bleeding, she underwent emergency surgery on the same day and was in the intensive care unit for three days. She was hospitalised for over a month. Liu's daughter said that doctors asked the family if her mother had used Chinese medicine. Liu's children said that they had never heard of her visiting a TCM clinic, until they discovered receipts at home that she had signed packages of over $17,000. Cai told reporters that his mother first visited a Hougang massage parlour in September for a foot massage, but was recommended to another TCM clinic. According to the receipt, the packages were not refundable.

Robert Brooks, 43, was pronounced dead on December 10, the morning after the savage assault at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County.

The Association of Former Manchester United Players was founded in 1985 to support players who did not make the mouthwatering salaries of the modern era.

[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has signalled the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle in 2025 amid Zanu PF divisions over the extension of his tenure beyond 2028.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The U.N. Security Council on Friday authorized the deployment of a new African Union mission in Somalia aimed at confronting the Islamist militant group al-Shabab.

[Dabanga] Khartoum -- Yesterday, Khartoum received its first humanitarian aid convoy since the war began on April 15, 2023, marking a major milestone in relief efforts for the conflict-stricken capital.

'Unless we do something, we are in imminent danger of making a whole part of our Earth environment unusable,' one physicist warned during a meeting of experts in DC this month.

David Roberts, who first became Whitney houston's bodyguard - and then The Bodyguard, the real-life inspiration for Kevin Costner's character in the movie for which Houston is most famous.

Gavin & Stacey, famously set between Wales and Essex, reached its crescendo on Christmas Day, and the finale saw some of James Corden's earliest acting pals appear.

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again sparked rumours that him and long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez are secretly married.

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) released its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, fielding candidates in various constituencies against some prominent figures from other parties. The elections are scheduled for February next year, with other parties also announcing their candidates.

[New Times] The long time it takes for a case to be tried, and the fact that some members of staff in the judiciary are leaving for better paying jobs in other entities, are among major issues affecting citizen' access to justice, a new study has shown.

[Dabanga] Delling / El Nahud / N'djamena -- The decision to postpone Sudanese certificate exams in Delling, in the northwestern part of South Kordofan, and El Nahud in West Kordofan, was announced yesterday, citing logistical setbacks and security concerns. Originally scheduled for 28 December, the exams have been rescheduled for March 2025.

[CAF] The stage is set for an electrifying weekend as the second-leg matches of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers unfold.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Security Council has approved the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), marking a shift in Somalia's security landscape as the country takes greater control over its stability. Resolution 2767 (2024), adopted with 14 votes in favour and one abstention by the United States, replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). This new mission is set to begin in January 2025, with operations concluding by June 2025.

KAMPALA, Uganda — Somalia’s U-17 football team celebrated a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Sudan on Friday, clinching third place in the CECAFA qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The thrilling encounter at Nakivubo Hamz Stadium ended 2-2 after regular time, showcasing the resilience and determination of the Somali side.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Rotana, the internationally renowned hotel management company, has announced plans to construct the first five-star hotel in Somalia, marking a major economic and urban development milestone.

The Guard’s press office said that images transmitted live from a drone confirmed the destruction of the enemy team

«We will continue to effectively assist Bamako in stabilizing the internal situation, including addressing the existing socio-economic challenges,» Igor Gromyko emphasized

«The exact launch date for the embassy in Niamey has not been announced yet,» Igor Gromyko noted

The yuan to ruble exchange rate at the opening of Moscow Exchange trading fell by 5.8 kopecks to 13.392 rubles

Igor Gromyko recalled that today there are three partner Russian Houses operating in Bamako and Niamey, the capital of Niger, which are engaged in promoting Russian culture, science and education, reinforcing the position of the Russian language, supporting compatriots and implementing some other projects

The Russian government has disavowed a textbook that claimed sexual assault happens because women “provoke” men Read Full Article at RT.com

NATO will ramp up its forces in the Baltic Sea in response to a suspected attack on an undersea power link Read Full Article at RT.com

A Russian court has sentenced blogger Eduard Sharlot to five years and six months behind bars for rehabilitation of Nazism Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington and London plan to use Islamic State fighters to strike Russian bases in Syria, Moscow’s Foreign Intelligence Service has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Brown's Town, Dunkirk, Kingston 16. The curfew began at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. The boundaries of the curfew are as follows: North: Along an...

This Christmas, Fontana Pharmacy teamed up with Jamaican personality Tami Chin-Mitchell and social media influencer Toni-Ann Bedassie to bring joy to Mary’s Child, one of the beneficiaries of its Wishing Tree Programme. The initiative focuses on...

LONDON: A group of campaigners in Harlesden has launched a bold initiative to prevent a historic community centre in Brent, northwest London, from being demolished to make way for a multi-purpose regeneration project. The Harlesden People’s...

LONDON: One of the United Kingdom’s leading solicitors is launching a charity to boost the academic potential of young people from under-privileged backgrounds. Trevor Sterling, whose parents are from Manchester in Jamaica, decided to start the ‘...