The outgoing US President Joe Biden has handed out the Presidential Medals of Freedom to distinguished individuals Read Full Article at RT.com

Chancellor Karl Nehammer has announced his resignation to enable an “orderly transition” after months of coalition talks have failed Read Full Article at RT.com

«Michael J. Fox is an actor who has won five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award. He is a world-renowned advocate for Parkinson’s disease research and development,» the White House said in a statement announcing the recipients.

Due to the fall of the projectile, damage both to the area of the crossing and adjacent to the humanitarian truck compound were identified.

The education sector is reeling over the passing of beloved primary school principal O’Neil Stevens, whose death the education ministry says is a «profound loss» to the nation. 

Costa Rican national, Roy Compos, who entered the «wrong house» in the Caribbean Estate gated community in St Catherine after having too much to drink in December, has been fined $300,000 or three months’ imprisonment for house breaking. 

The Trelawny police are investigating the death of an 83-year-old farmer whose body whose body was discovered at his residence in First Hill in Jackson Town in the parish on Friday. 

A 54-year-old janitor from Brown’s Town in St Ann has been charged with theft involving approximately $290,000 from a business in the parish last year.  

Erling Haaland and English Premier League football club Manchester City might just be turning the corner after the team's worst run of results under Pep Guardiola.

SINGAPORE – Nicknamed Quicksilver Quah for his skill and speed, striker Quah Kim Song plundered plenty of goals for the Lions during his career, including a match-winning brace in the 1977 Malaysia Cup final as Singapore beat Penang 3-2 in front of thousands of fans at Kuala Lumpur’s Merdeka Stadium. But in front of 40 family members at the Church of St Mary of the Angels on Jan 4, the confident former footballer was a bundle of nerves. For the day marked an even more significant milestone, as he was about to marry Ms Sylvia Lim, the Workers’ Party (WP) chairwoman who is no stranger to delivering fiery speeches in large-scale rallies. The 72-year-old told The Straits Times: “Even the priest remarked that I looked nervous, and I was. “But Sylvia was very calm and even led the Responsorial Psalm effortlessly.” In the evening, Ms Lim posted on social media a black-and-white photo of the newly-weds walking hand in hand down a corridor, looking elegant in matching tailor-made white outfits. Her caption read: “For richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.”

The company is about to pour first concrete as part of the construction, the Russian company’s Director General Alexey Likhachev said

The person, Svetlana Larina, editor-in-chief of the Bloknot Donetsk news organization, was injured in the attack

Karl Nehammer also promised to step down as head of the People's Party and ensure an orderly transition

A German cabinet spokesperson told TASS that the report was not true

The UN opposes any attacks on journalists, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary General, Farhan Haq

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav states the govt will address public concerns over the Bhopal gas tragedy waste incineration in Pithampur, awaiting further court orders. Protests, including attempted self-immolation, erupted in response to waste transport, demanding transparent actions to ensure safety.

Divers discovered the wreck of a probable European warship near Kalpeni island, Lakshadweep on Saturday. The ship, dating back to the 17th or 18th centuries, includes a cannon and anchor, suggesting historic maritime battles. Further underwater archaeological research is needed to uncover more details and confirm its origins, as the coral growth obscures precise identification.

PM Narendra Modi celebrated the rise in rural consumption and the drop in poverty levels, highlighting the recent household consumption expenditure survey and SBI study. The rural poverty rate decreased significantly from 26% in 2011-12 to less than 5% in 2023-24. Modi emphasized the importance of empowering rural India for a developed nation.

Flights and trains experienced significant delays and cancellations as dense fog enveloped Delhi for around 12 hours. With zero visibility at key areas, it was the worst fog of the season so far. The foggy conditions also heavily impacted transportation across the Indo-Gangetic plains.

Justin Baldoni has no ill will towards Blake Lively according to his attorney Bryan Freedman but he absolutely does plan to file a lawsuit against her.

OLIVER HOLT AT ALEXANDER PALACE: Teenage sensation Luke Littler beat three-time champion Michael van Gerwen at Alexandra Palace to claim the 2025 PDC World Championship.

China has assured India that the construction of a mega dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet will not harm the lower riparian states. The project aims to develop clean energy and has been studied for decades to ensure environmental safety. US NSA Jake Sullivan will discuss the issue during his visit to India.

Police in Beed arrested three suspects involved in the abduction-murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Two suspects were caught in Pune, while another was arrested in Kalyan. The Maharashtra CID is investigating the case, which may be linked to attempts of extortion and assaults on a renewable energy firm. Further arrests are expected.

At an event marking the 25th anniversary of Reliance's Jamnagar refinery, Anant Ambani highlighted the success of the Vantara conservation initiative, emphasizing Reliance's commitment to wildlife preservation. Ambani praised his grandfather Dhirubhai's vision for the refinery and his father Mukesh's efforts to realize it. He pledged to continue elevating Jamnagar's status as India approaches its 100th year of independence.

A dispute over alleged incessant honking on Kolkata's Vidyasagar Setu escalated into a heated confrontation between Bengal IT minister Babul Supriyo and BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay, causing a 20-minute traffic snarl. Supriyo claimed that Gangopadhyay used inappropriate language, while Gangopadhyay accused Supriyo of blocking his car and abusing his driver.

Ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, BJP has announced its first list of 29 candidates, featuring notable figures like Parvesh Verma and Ramesh Bidhuri. The elections, set for February, will see key contests, particularly in the New Delhi and Kalkaji constituencies, involving prominent candidates from AAP, BJP, and Congress.

The star-studded list of 19 recipients includes several philanthropists, Democratic politicians and high-profile donors.

The Union government is working on guidelines for investigating agencies to handle and seize documents while excluding personal, unrelated data to protect privacy. The guidelines came into focus following cases involving lottery king Santiago Martin and Amazon, where claims of unrelated personal data being at risk were raised.

India has increased its vigilance following reports of rising respiratory illnesses in China. The health ministry held a high-level meeting to assess the situation, emphasizing preparedness. Experts indicated that the surge is due to common flu viruses, including HMPV. The Indian government is monitoring the situation closely, ensuring hospitals are ready to handle any increase in cases.

Three tigers and a young leopard died from highly pathogenic avian flu H5N1 at Gorewada Rescue Centre, Nagpur. This marks the first significant wildlife loss to the virus in captivity in India. Containment measures are in place; other animals tested negative. The virus cross-infected mammals possibly through infected prey or raw meat.

Chhattisgarh government forms an 11-member SIT to investigate journalist Mukesh Chandrakar's murder. His body was found in a septic tank at contractor Suresh Chandrakar's premises. Police have arrested three individuals, with Suresh still at large. A report on corruption in road construction is suspected to be the motive.

The additional sessions court in Thalassery convicted nine BJP-RSS workers for the murder of DYFI activist Rijith in 2005. Rijith was attacked during a clash over an RSS branch opening, suffering fatal wounds. The verdict, based on substantial evidence and testimonies, concluded a 19-year-long trial.

According to the Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, reinforcements of more ships and weapons will keep coming in 2025

Russia has been talking about including supplies of US and UK weapons to Ukraine for many years, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

Mogadishu (HOL) — U.S. government has announced a $28 million contribution to fund the first year of two five-year projects to boost resilience and food security in Somalia, U.S. Ambassador Richard H. Riley revealed during a press conference in Mogadishu.