The inaugural bishops of Skálholt (Kristján Björnsson) and Hólar (Gísli Gunnarsson) have now taken over the administrative tasks that the bishop of Iceland has. They will be responsible for these administrative tasks until the new bishop has taken office, so that their legitimacy of their decions are not subject to doubt.

Over the last 17 years, the number of eating disorders among boys has seen a shocking increase, ballooning to 400 per cent higher than the number seen in the early 2000s.

Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army targets regime’s hilltop base near Laukkaing Town as it prepares to take the capital of Kokang zone near the border with China. 

The rebel army says chemical bombs have twice been dropped on its forces in Paletwa Township, Chin State, since Sunday.

SINGAPORE — The Housing Board on Dec 5 launched 6,057 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats for sale across eight projects in Bedok, Bishan, Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Jurong West, Queenstown and Woodlands. It also announced that it would increase the subsidies given to buyers of two projects, in Bukit Merah and Queenstown, that fall under the prime location public housing (PLH) model at this launch. These extra subsidies, which it did not elaborate on, are in response to rising prices in the resale market, HDB said in a statement. For fairness, owners of these flats will be subject to a higher subsidy clawback upon the resale of their flats, set at eight per cent of the resale price or valuation, whichever is higher. This is up from 6 per cent for past PLH projects. The minimum occupation period for these projects will remain at 10 years. The PLH projects are Alexandra Peaks in Bukit Merah, on the site of the former Alexandra Post Office, and Ulu Pandan Vista in Queenstown, the third and final project in the eastern half of Dover Forest in Ulu Pandan.

SEPANG, Malaysia – Singaporeans travelling to Malaysia will not be required to fill up the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), which will be compulsory from Jan 1 for foreign travellers. “All Singaporean citizens will be exempted (from filling up the digital card),” Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told a news conference at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Dec 5. Explaining the move, he said that some Singaporeans enter Malaysia on an almost daily basis, and therefore “it is more realistic for us to exempt them”. Other travellers exempted include diplomatic passport holders, Malaysian permanent residents, Brunei General Certificate of Identity holders, and Thailand Border Pass holders.  Filling up the card is voluntary for now, but incoming travellers are encouraged to do so. The formal implementation of the MDAC was initially scheduled to start on Dec 8, but foreign travellers have now been given a grace period of almost one month.

Charmed by a man she had met on a dating app, a woman lost $60,000 after joining an exclusive investment scheme introduced by her lover. The woman, surnamed Bai, had first met the man named Corey on dating app Coffee Meets Bagel on Nov 12, reported Shin Min Daily News. They hit it off and started chatting and exchanging photos. Corey would also call her every day to chat about his life. «He told me he graduated from a prestigious American university, and was working at a large audit firm in Singapore,» recounted the 28-year-old auditor. When the pair began chatting on Telegram, Bai said that Corey was caring and encouraging towards her. However, he was unwilling to meet her in person. «He once said that I would be insincere if I kept asking him to meet up. I was mesmerised by him and didn't think too much about it,» said Bai.

Regime troops and Pyu Saw Htee allies attacked a Monywa Township village on Saturday in response to a series of resistance strikes around the regional capital.  

Junta blockade has also caused severe fuel shortages, while restrictions on movement are preventing charities from delivering aid, residents say.

He trotted out the military’s old ‘three national causes’ rhetoric in a bid to persuade the public the junta is all that stands in the way of national disintegration.

[allAfrica] Four women, living with HIV, received compensation of U.S.$20,000 each after undergoing involuntary sterilisation without informed consent. In interviews with the BBC, they shared their harrowing experiences, after a nine-year legal battle.

Mogadishu (HOL) -A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Aden at 10:31 a.m. EAT, December 5. The epicentre was identified 149 kilometres north-northwest of Las Khorey, Somalia and generated tremors felt across parts of northern Somalia and southern Yemen. The quake, originating at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, raises concerns over its possible effects. =

Mogadishu (HOL) - Hormuud Salaam Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hormuud Telecom and Salaam Somali Bank, announced a $1 million donation on Tuesday to support people affected by floods in Somalia as heavy rains continue.

RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday arrived in Qatar to lead Saudi Arabia’s delegation at the 44th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The crown prince left for the Qatari capital Doha on the invitation of Qatar’s emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Saudi Press Agency reported.  

Attention was also paid to cooperation between law enforcement agencies, special services and defense ministries, with a focus on ensuring law and order and the rule of law, counterterrorism measures, and analysis of channels and sources of financing for terrorist organizations

The foreign minister noted that Russian-Azerbaijani relations were on the rise

According to Ali Yerlikaya, the issue of Mossad carrying out an operation against Hamas members on Turkish soil was discussed at a government meeting

According to the Russian foreign minister, efforts made within the framework of the «Caspian issue» will help solve problems of regional interaction

«Apart from that, the war criminals of the Israeli regime should be tried in international courts and punished,» Amir Abdollahian stressed

Member of the Judiciary of Seychelles shared their plans and challenges with President Wavel Ramkalawan in a meeting at State House on Tuesday. The meeting came about after the members of the judiciary, which included judges from the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and the Magistrates' Court, decided in one of their monthly meetings that they needed to meet with the President to discuss some of the issues they were facing. «It's the first time we met with the head of state since his appointment and we spoke about the conditions of our services and our relationship with the various branches of the government. We of course did not have any discussions concerning ongoing cases that are before the courts,» said the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Rony Govinden. He added that the judiciary has put several plans before the President. The plans include refurbishing the Palais de Justice building and other areas where they need more resources. «Yesterday, I spoke to the media about the fact that we at the judiciary do not have our own incinerator to burn exhibits and this is one thing that we brought before the President. He agreed to support us,» said Govinden. The Seychelles judicial system comprises several courts, the Court of Appeal, the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, the Magistrates' Court, the Family Tribunal, the Employment Tribunal, and the Juvenile Court, as well as the Rent Board. It has a total of over 22 judges. Govinden explained that at the moment, the judiciary is short of staff, and there is a need for more qualified people in certain positions as well as in legal research. The meeting with the President was also assisted by representatives from the Ministry of Finance and other government departments.

British dog expert Lorna Winter, co-founder of puppy training app Zigzag, told Metro that certain breeds are more keen on the cold, while others struggle with it.

Mother-of-four Sophie Anderson, 36, who had been working as an adult actress since 2017, met former Crystal Palace footballer Oliver Spedding while working on the set of a porn film.

The couple's grandson posted a picture in a Facebook group named 'Wetherspoons: The Game', adding: 'Nothing crazy guys I've gotta put them to bed'.

Meghan opted for an unassuming look in Santa Barbara, a few miles from her Montecito mansion , she accessorised with hundreds of pounds worth of accessories.

The social media influencer was the second campmate to be voted out of the jungle after winning the least amount of public votes.

Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, after the Russian leader visits two key Middle East states Read Full Article at RT.com

Descendants of this communist and a freedom fighter have deep connection with Russia, of which they are clueless Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has imposed new visa restrictions on Zimbabwean and Ugandan officials for alleged violations of freedom and democracy Read Full Article at RT.com

Helsinki wants to support Ukraine “even more strongly” in its conflict with Russia, Antti Hakkanen has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich is visiting Algeria for the second time in a month Read Full Article at RT.com

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is reportedly offloading roughly half of its shares in Barclays Read Full Article at RT.com

Hargeisa (HOL) - The self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland has enhanced its coastal defences amid rising regional security threats. This response follows recent Red Sea incidents, including US warship USS Carney countering drone and missile attacks from Yemen's Houthi-controlled areas.

Libreville, le 04 décembre 2023-Le 09 décembre 2023, l'Ambassade du Japon au Gabon co-organisera avec la Fédération gabonaise de Judo et de Ju-jitsu (FEGAJUDO) la 30ème édition de la Coupe de la Coopération Nippo-Gabonaise de Judo au Gabon, en présence de Son Excellence Monsieur NOGUCHI Shuji, Ambassadeur du Japon au Gabon et de Maître Hugues Désiré BOGUIKOUMA, Président de ladite Fédération au Gymnase du Prytanée Militaire de Libreville. Cette 30ème édition marque l'anniversaire de la (...) - ARTS MARTIAUX / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Boris should remind that smug, self-satisfied lead barrister in no uncertain terms of his Government's successes in beating the bug and bringing us out of lockdown.

The former congresswoman says she is determined to stop Trump. Other Trump critics believe a third-party candidacy could help him.