Britain’s largest prison hunger strike in decades has unfolded with surprisingly little public scrutiny Read Full Article at RT.com

The Czech government has revealed details about artillery munition supplies to Ukraine scheme launched under the previous cabinet Read Full Article at RT.com

Nepal’s engagement with neighboring countries may have irked big powers, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali had told RT India Read Full Article at RT.com

The Singapore Civil Defence Force's (SCDF) traffic priority system for emergency ambulances — which transitions lights to «green» at certain junctions for expedited passage — has saved close to 2 minutes per urgent trip to the hospital.In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Jan 13), the SCDF said the system has been used more than 2,500 times since its implementation in July 2024, «achieving average time savings of up to 1 minute and 57 seconds per emergency conveyance». «Building on these positive operational outcomes, SCDF will continue to review and expand the deployment of the (system) to suitable locations, as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance emergency ambulance response for life-threatening medical emergencies,» it said.  

Sport Singapore (SportSG) will work closely with the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) ahead of the national team's Asian Cup campaign in Saudi Arabia next year.This update was given on Tuesday (Jan 13) by Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo in a written response to a parliamentary question by MP Elysa Chen (Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC).The Lions celebrated their biggest accomplishment in Singapore football history on Nov 18 when they secured a maiden Asian Cup qualification with a comeback 2-1 away win over Hong Kong at the Kai Tak Stadium.A day later, they returned home to a rousing welcome. 

Singapore's passport has once again been named as the world's most powerful going into 2026, according to the Henley Passport Index, published on Tuesday (Jan 13). The index, which ranks 199 passports, places Singapore in first place with visa-free travel to 192 out of 227 destinations. Japan and South Korea are ranked joint second with access to 188 destinations without a prior visa, while Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland came in third with access to 186 destinations. Malaysia ranked ninth, with its passport giving access to 180 visa-free destinations, ahead of the United States in 10th place with access to 179 destinations. Henley Passport Index says it is the «original, authoritative ranking of all the world's passports» based on the number of destinations that holders can access without a prior visa. This number is determined by data from the International Air Transport Association. Last year, Malaysia placed 12th although its passport gave access to slightly more destinations at 182. 

Somalia has accused the Emirati government of violating the principles of sovereignty and respect for state independence Read Full Article at RT.com

The Nigerian army has rescued 18 passengers including two infants after suspected sea pirates hijacked a boat Read Full Article at RT.com

Copenhagen has reaffirmed that Greenland is part of Denmark as the US hints at the use of force to acquire it Read Full Article at RT.com

UK won’t deploy troops to Ukraine unless it is certain they will be safe there, a British military chief has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia has protested Poland’s detention of a Hermitage archaeologist at Ukraine’s request, demanding his immediate release Read Full Article at RT.com

Lord Peter Mandelson has finally apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein for 'believing him over them' and remaining friends with the convicted paedophile.

Craig Churches, was caught on his own dashcam accelerating towards a red light and knocking a learner rider off his bike.

Karenne Sylvester, 56, was found to have 'harassed' her colleague after an investigation by the University of Manchester - but has now successfully sued.

The Supreme Court is to hear arguments about a teenage trans athlete competing despite a state law that bans transgender women and girls from women’s sports teams.

Many people are starting 2026 by taking part in Dry January, swearing off alcohol for the first month of the year. But new research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is raising concerns about how much Canadians are drinking.

Experts say that repeat offenders are one of the main drivers of transit crime in Canada. In Edmonton, for example, 22 per cent of offenders are responsible for almost half of the crime on transit.

The official White House page took to Instagramon Monday night to upload an edited image of what was originally the US President looking out at the construction site of his future ballroom.

Matteo Zilla, a 37-year-old creative director, was skiing in Engelberg on January 10 when he noticed an arm sticking out of the snow in the distance.

Braden Peters is a strikingly handsome chap. With his chiselled jaw and gym-honed body, the influencer, who calls himself Clavicular, is obsessed with his appearance.

An 80-year-old man was stopped from boarding a flight at a Tenerife airport after trying to take his dead wife through security.

The heart-stopping clip is understood to have been uploaded onto social media by one of the trio who died when their Seat Leon ploughed into a private hire car in Bolton in the early hours of Sunday.

Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik has detailed the civilian casualties caused by Ukrainian forces during the holiday season Read Full Article at RT.com

The importance of information and communication technologies (ICTs), as well as data services, continues to grow in importance for both consumers and businesses. With the surge in on-demand content and 4G/5G growth, the EU has introduced a telecommunications regulatory framework. This encompasses all types of telecommunications, including broadcasting. Research indicates that telecommunications services, network equipment, content and applications contribute up to EUR 1 trillion to the EU’s GDP annually, representing about 4.7% of the EU’s GDP. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The free movement of goods was bolstered by eliminating customs duties as well as other non-tariff barriers. Principles like mutual recognition and standardisation further advanced the internal market. The 2008 New Legislative Framework enhanced the movement of goods, EU market surveillance and the CE (European Conformity) mark. Yet, challenges on internal market harmonisation persist and other factors can still hinder the full free movement of goods. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The housing crisis is a growing problem in Europe. In fact, 10% of EU households are spending over 40% of their income on housing. While housing policy is primarily a national competence, the EU’s role in internal market, social, cohesion and environmental policy underpins EU action in this sector. The European Pillar of Social Rights and the renovation wave strategy have demonstrated EU action to specifically tackle homelessness and ensure affordable and decent housing and living conditions. Further EU action focuses on State aid, financing for housing, short-term rentals, and the construction sector. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The aim of the EU’s asylum policy is to grant appropriate status to any non-EU national requiring international protection in one of the Member States, while ensuring compliance with the principle of non-refoulement[1]. To this end, the EU is striving to develop a Common European Asylum System. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The founding principles of the European Union are liberty, democracy and respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. The EU aims to build human rights concerns into all its policies and programmes. This fact sheet explains:— The legal framework that governs the EU’s human rights policy;— The tools and funds that the EU uses to support democracy and human rights in its relations with countries and organisations outside the EU. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha has told Malawians that they must be ready to suffer now so that the economy can improve in the future. Speaking in Mzuzu during pre-budget talks, Mwanamvekha said the government will continue with tough economic measures under the National Economic Recovery Plan (NERP), even though life is already very hard for […] The post Suffer Now, Eat Later? Government Defends Painful Economic Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is being torn apart by a bitter internal war over who truly launched President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s “Ayimanso Project” — the controversial campaign to return him to the presidency after his 2020 court-sanctioned defeat. What began as a grassroots digital movement has now become a toxic power struggle, exposing […] The post DPP at War With Itself Over ‘Ayimanso Project’ as Credit Row Explodes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a Malawi often dominated by stories of crime and impunity, a shining example of bravery and leadership has emerged, reminding us that courage and accountability still have champions in our public institutions. Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga has done more than enforce the law — he has elevated the morale of the Malawi […] The post Courage Recognized: Police Chief Rewards Heroes Who Foiled ATM Robbery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.