Batam adds traffic education to school curriculum in bid to cut road accidents involving students
The policy is meant to ensure the security, safety, order and smoothness of traffic in the Riau Islands region.
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AFCON 2025 : Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire cap quarterfinal lineup
The Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal lineup was finalized Tuesday with Algeria and defending champion Ivory Coast booking the last places.
Why Venezuela’s political shock sent Latin America’s Amazon rallying
Donald Trump’s capture of Nicolás Maduro has fueled speculation that MercadoLibre will gain from a political change in Venezuela.
Argentine health authorities concerned over growing number of superflu cases
Argentina's Health Ministry and the ANLIS-Malbrán Institute have confirmed a rise in cases of Influenza A (H3N2) subclade K —popularly dubbed the "superflu"—, with 18 confirmed detections in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA), and the provinces of Buenos Aires, Santa
Jimmy Kimmel Slams White House for ‘Revisionist’ Version of Jan. 6 Insurrection
"Five years ago, we saw proof live in front of our eyes that the American president is as un-American as they come," the late-night host said
USA: New Orleans kicks off Carnival season with parades and more security
New Orleans kicked off the Carnival season on Tuesday with parades for Twelfth Night, featuring police motorcycles, marching bands, and colourful floats.
Lenovo's Las Vegas Sphere event delivered an absolute barrage of AI announcements, but at least we got this, err, FIFA-themed Legion gaming laptop
I have been to the Sphere, and returned mostly unscathed.
South Korean teens spend more than three hours a day watching online videos: Survey
Instagram and YouTube were the most frequently used social media platforms.
Use of military force 'always an option' in Greenland takeover bid, White House says
Greenland sits off the northeastern coast of Canada, with more than two-thirds of its territory lying within the Arctic Circle making its location crucial to the defence of North America since World War II.
Africa: New U.S. Africa Strategy Overlooks Continent's Growing Strategic Weight
[FPRI] On November 5, the Trump administration unveiled the new National Security Strategy (NSS) for the United States. Since the passage of the Goldwater-Nichols Act in 1986, presidents have been required by Congress to provide an NSS. Waiting for this strategic guidance has
Africa: Heavyweights Collide as #AFCON2025 Quarter-final Clashes Confirmed
[CAF] The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, setting up a series of heavyweight clashes as Africa's biggest football tournament enters its decisive phase.
Commission publishes 'fitness check' on EU laws covering the security of electricity and gas supply in view of future revision
A “fitness check” on energy security has been published by the Commission, evaluating the key EU regulations on the security of gas supply and electricity risk preparedness. The two regulations date from 2017 and 2019 respectively, before the energy crisis that affected the gas
Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony
Thousands gathered for Ethiopia's Orthodox Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa, marking the end of a 43-day fast with prayers, hymns, and midnight Mass.
Intense heatwave grips Australia’s southern states, fans bushfires
Meteorologists said the conditions were at their worst in six years.
Intense heatwave grips Australia's southern states, fans bushfires
SYDNEY, Jan 7 - Australia’s south sweltered through a brutal heatwave on Wednesday that delivered temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some cities, triggering health warnings, straining power grids and causing bushfires to flare.
Bersatu’s Saifuddin Abdullah says he will appeal dismissal from Malaysian opposition party
He said the disciplinary process that led to his dismissal did not meet the principles of natural justice.
Doctors ruled out surgery for Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir’s fractured hip because of his age, says son
Over the years, Mahathir has had at least two major heart surgeries.
Venezuelan migrants in Peru sell T shirts of captured President Maduro
Peruvian street sellers Kely Peraza and Jeanelys Torres use AI to create T-shirts depicting President Maduro, helping Venezuelan migrants stay connected to home.
Joint statement by High Representative Kallas and Commissioners Lahbib and Šuica on the registration of international NGOs in Palestine
The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to worsen. As winter sets in, Palestinians are left exposed to heavy rain and falling temperatures, without safe shelter. Children remain out of schools. Medical facilities are barely functioning, with minimal staff and equipment. In
‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’ Lead U.K., Ireland Box Office to $1.45 Billion in 2025, Best Post-Pandemic Result Yet
The U.K. and Ireland theatrical market generated £1.07 billion ($1.45 billion) in 2025, marking a 1% increase over 2024 and representing the strongest box office performance since the pandemic, according to data from Comscore Movies. Warner Bros.’ “A Minecraft Movie” topped the
Japan railway names third cat stationmaster
The Kishigawa Line drew attention after it named cat Tama its first feline stationmaster in 2007.
Pakistan eyes defence pact with Bangladesh, sale of JF-17 jets
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 - The air force chiefs of Pakistan and Bangladesh held talks on a potential pact covering the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Dhaka, Pakistan's military said, as Islamabad widens its arms supply ambitions and beefs up ties with Bangladesh.
Early morning blaze in Phuket destroys over 20 speedboats
Officials noted that many of the boats had full fuel tanks.
Help for heritage: Rome introduces charges for tourists to visit Trevi Fountain
From 7 January, tourists in Rome will have to pay two euros to visit the Trevi Fountain, but entry remains free for residents. The measure is the latest in a series of heritage preservation schemes in Europe where cities such as Venice, Athens and Seville are increasing efforts
Bremerhaven’s journey from industrial wasteland to iconic attraction
For more than 30 years, EU funding has helped support the transformation of Bremerhaven’s abandoned harbour into one of northern Germany’s most popular visitor attractions. The regeneration which began in the early 1990s is still going on, with restaurants, shops, historic
EDM festival Tomorrowland to stage first Asian edition in Thailand this December
Tomorrowland Thailand will take place from Dec 11 to 13.
Ramyeon, ajumma enter Oxford English Dictionary
This is the second consecutive year that Korean-derived terms have been incorporated.
I've seen Nvidia's G-Sync Pulsar in action and it's kinda ruined all other gaming monitors for me
Thanks, Nvidia.
Opposition leader Machado says she should be in charge of Venezuela
President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.
Aliyev: If you are not strong, being right has no meaning
The interview given by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev (pictured) to the local media in Azerbaijan on 5 January 2026 constitutes a strategic manifesto that clearly reveals how the new global order is perceived and where Azerbaijan positions itself within
In Maduro’s capture, Russia sees a great-power rival act with impunity
The U.S. intervention in Venezuela distracts attention from Ukraine and signals a new era of great-power politics in which Russia can seek its own sphere of dominance.
The simplest way teens can protect their mental health
Teens who sleep in on weekends may be giving their mental health a boost. A new study found that young people who made up for lost weekday sleep had a significantly lower risk of depression. While consistent sleep is still best, weekend catch-up sleep appears to offer
A new era of AI shopping: How brands are chosen by algorithms
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly present in the business world, with more shoppers using the tech to navigate purchases. But what does this mean for the future of commerce?
Blue zones: Are global longevity hotspots a myth? New study shows where people really live longer
Regions known as blue zones are genuine areas where people live longer and are far more likely to reach 100, according to a new study.
Specieswatch: tough times for reindeer as rain increases in warming Arctic
When rain falls on snow it creates a layer of ice that impedes feeding, which in turn has reduced herds’ birthrates Reindeer survive typically harsh Arctic winters by using their specially adapted hooves to scrape through the snow to nibble on the lichen and moss below. But
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AI software that can create digital clones of employees unveiled at CES 2026
Too many meetings, too little time? A new AI software, unveiled at CES in Las Vegas, builds “digital twins” using an employee’s voice, video and knowledge, allowing them to be in two places at once.
What to expect for the first ever EU-Jordan summit
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to meet King of Jordan Abdullah II in Amman, Jordan, to discuss trade and security partnership.
Western Sahara, Trump, and the moment international law Was Exposed
For decades, international relations were governed not only by written rules, but by a shared pretense. The United Nations Charter, international courts, and diplomatic language provided a normative framework that masked the raw exercise of power behind legal and moral
Sarah Jessica Parker on More ‘Sex and the City,’ ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ and Calls ‘The Family Stone’ Sequel a ‘Bittersweet Quandary’ Following Diane Keaton’s Death
Sarah Jessica Parker isn’t saying no to anymore “Sex and the City,” but it doesn’t sound like she’ll be reprising Carrie Bradshaw anytime soon. SJP told me Tuesday at the Golden Eve gala in Beverly Hills that she’s up for reprising her beloved fashion-obsessed character, but it
Japan stops Chubu Electric’s nuclear review due to flawed seismic data
The watchdog’s move stalls Chubu’s effort to resume two reactors at its Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station.