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KYIV - Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey said on Thursday that "certain negotiations" were under way regarding a UN-brokered grain export initiative which was shut down in the summer of 2023.
A Black Sea deal was brokered by the U.N. and Turkey in July 2022 to combat a global food crisis worsened by Russia's February 2022... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraine-diplomat-says-talks-under-way-on-un-brokered-grain-deal | 2024-01-18T13:29:47Z | blocked_url |
TEL AVIV - Life in Tel Aviv appears normal for Rhona Ukrainsky three months after Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis on Oct. 7, but the pain and fear are just under the surface, causing her to cry when the subject is mentioned and flinch when she hears a loud noise.
The trauma inflicted by the deadliest day for Jews since the... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/enduring-pain-keeps-public-support-for-gaza-war-strong-in-israel | 2024-01-18T13:29:58Z | blocked_url |
DAVOS - The war in Gaza will hit economies across the Middle East if it is not resolved and the conflict urgently needs a non-military solution, Qatar's finance minister told Reuters.
Qatar, whose mediators are involved in talks on the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas, has also helped mediate in several regional co... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/qatari-finance-minister-says-gaza-war-to-slow-middle-east-economies | 2024-01-18T13:30:08Z | blocked_url |
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Geological Survey last month delivered a sobering update on the white-nose syndrome (WNS) epidemic in North America. WNS has been confirmed in a little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) near North Bend, Washington, over 1,300 miles west of the previously identified western edg... | https://www.iflscience.com/biologists-lose-hard-fought-ground-race-save-bats-white-nose-syndrome-spreads-35463 | 2024-01-18T13:48:14Z | blocked_url |
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye appeared to put their legal woes to one side on Wednesday when they were photographed for the first time since it was revealed that he pleaded not guilty to trespassing charges.
The 007 actor and his long-time wife were snapped in Malibu, California after Cowboy State Daily reported he ha... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/511567/pierce-brosnan-wife-keely-shaye-look-mean-business-new-photos-malibu-appearance/ | 2024-01-18T13:51:29Z | blocked_url |
After making her glamorous 2024 debut at the 46th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival on Saturday, Princess Charlene of Monaco ticked another sartorial success off the list as she stepped out on Wednesday with her family.
The South African-born royal joined her husband Prince Albert and their twin children, Princ... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/511560/princess-charlene-tartan-cape-and-new-hair-transformation-taste-week/ | 2024-01-18T13:51:35Z | blocked_url |
Queen Camilla has made her first public appearance since Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles will undergo hospital treatment for an enlarged prostate.
The Queen, 76, who was visiting the Aberdeen Art Gallery, was asked about the King by the Lord Provost.
Camilla replied: "He’s fine, thank you very much. Looki... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/511568/queen-camilla-gives-update-king-charles-health/ | 2024-01-18T13:51:42Z | blocked_url |
On 18 January, the artillery coalition to aid Ukraine will officially launch in Paris. The initiative, jointly led by the US and France, consists of 23 countries and is part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (“Ramstein”) which unites over 50 of Kyiv’s allies.
The coalition was set up to provide for Ukraine’s short-t... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/18/artillery-coalition-for-ukraine-launches-in-paris-without-ukrainian-defense-minister/ | 2024-01-18T14:11:53Z | blocked_url |
The Russian city of Nefteyugansk has opened a museum displaying the personal belongings of Ukrainians living in territories occupied by Russia, reports local outlet NEFT.
Among the exhibits are Ukrainian-language newspapers, children’s books, vehicle license plates, tape recorders, medals, and IDs. Organizers claim vol... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/18/brotherhood-of-nations-russia-opens-museum-of-looted-ukrainian-belongings/ | 2024-01-18T14:12:33Z | blocked_url |
According to analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), recent inflammatory statements by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev regarding Ukraine indicate Moscow lacks any genuine interest in negotiations with Kyiv.
“Medvedev’s January 17 statement is one of many recent signals from senior Russian officia... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/18/isw-medvedevs-remarks-on-ukraine-signal-moscow-uninterested-in-negotiations-with-kyiv/ | 2024-01-18T14:13:13Z | blocked_url |
On 16 January, UK Defence Minister Grant Shapps delivered a historic speech at Lancaster House. Similar in its effect to German Chancellor Scholz’s groundbreaking announcement of a Zeitenwende and a new era of Russian relations, Shapps acknowledges that Europe and the world is moving from a post-war world to a pre-war ... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/18/uk-minister-declares-end-of-peace-dividend-era-in-historic-speech/ | 2024-01-18T14:13:53Z | blocked_url |
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital climbed 25 positions in the Global Ecosystem Index, securing 318th place among 1,000 cities listed in the latest 2023 report of the StartupBlink global startup ecosystem map and research center.
StartupBlink works to uncover insights about trends affecting the global startup ecosystem and of... | https://astanatimes.com/2024/01/astana-moves-25-spots-up-in-startupblinks-global-ecosystem-index/ | 2024-01-18T14:16:26Z | blocked_url |
ASTANA – Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda spoke about Kazakhstan as a successful example of institutional collaboration between government and businesses at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting that took place in Switzerland from Jan. 15-19.
Maggioncalda participated in The Race to Reskill panel session, where experts... | https://astanatimes.com/2024/01/coursera-ceo-highlights-kazakhstans-collaborative-model-at-world-economic-forum/ | 2024-01-18T14:16:32Z | blocked_url |
ASTANA — As the chill sets in over the Kazakh capital, the city comes alive with a diverse array of events to warm the hearts of its residents. The Astana Times has curated a diverse list of events to delight locals and visitors. Take a look at the selection below and choose the events that will make this winter weeken... | https://astanatimes.com/2024/01/embracing-chill-with-weekend-full-of-events-in-astana/ | 2024-01-18T14:16:39Z | blocked_url |
ASTANA – The European Parliament has adopted a report Jan. 17 on the EU’s Central Asia strategy launched in 2019. The comprehensive document places a strong emphasis on regional cooperation, sustainable development and human rights, as the cornerstones of the EU’s approach to the dynamic and strategically significant r... | https://astanatimes.com/2024/01/european-parliament-report-calls-for-updated-central-asia-strategy/ | 2024-01-18T14:16:46Z | blocked_url |
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived in Rome Jan. 17 to begin his official visits to Italy and the Vatican on Jan. 18-19, reported the Akorda press service.
On Jan. 18, Tokayev is expected to hold talks with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The Presid... | https://astanatimes.com/2024/01/kazakh-president-arrives-in-italy-on-official-visit/ | 2024-01-18T14:16:52Z | blocked_url |
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has made a groundbreaking advancement by elevating its selenium enrichment to 99.5% within a year, Minister of Science and Higher Education, Sayasat Nurbek, announced on his Instagram page on Jan. 13.
On Aug. 28, 2023, at the production facilities of Kazakhmys Progress in Balkhash, Kazakhstan’s firs... | https://astanatimes.com/2024/01/kazakhstan-achieves-99-5-purity-in-selenium-production/ | 2024-01-18T14:16:59Z | blocked_url |
ASTANA – A new international terminal at the Almaty airport will open this June, TAV Airports CEO Serkan Kaptan said during a Jan. 18 meeting with Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, reported the Prime Minister’s press service.
As stated by Kaptan, the construction progress has reached an 87% completion to date.
Sma... | https://astanatimes.com/2024/01/new-international-terminal-at-almaty-airport-to-open-in-june/ | 2024-01-18T14:17:06Z | blocked_url |
Editor’s Note: This article is inspired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s vision for Kazakhstan, as discussed in his recent interview with Egemen.kz. It explores economic policies and societal changes in the context of his ambitions for economic transformation. The piece reflects on the challenges and strategies of ... | https://astanatimes.com/2024/01/the-christmas-spirit-revisited/ | 2024-01-18T14:17:12Z | blocked_url |
ASTANA – A new modernized tourist information booth opened in the arrivals area at the Nursultan Nazarbayev international airport on Jan. 18, reported the Astana Development Center’s press service.
As a key element to enhance visitors’ comfort, the booth provides information about Astana’s tourist products, sightseeing... | https://astanatimes.com/2024/01/tourist-information-booth-opens-at-astana-airport/ | 2024-01-18T14:17:19Z | blocked_url |
When I proudly championed the launch of the Menopause Workplace Pledge campaign at HELLO! at the end of 2021, we knew the initiative would have a positive impact on a huge number of women in Britain, but I didn’t realise the huge effect it would have on me personally.
It was during an interview with sports presenter Ga... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/511565/rosie-nixon-perimenopause-journey/ | 2024-01-18T14:35:24Z | blocked_url |
I've always been an active person, but after the birth of my first child, I wanted to get fit again and needed a goal to keep me focused.
I did a fair few triathlons but preferred the freedom of off-road running. I like the wildness of trail running and being in open water appeals to me, so I challenged myself to try S... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/511569/swim-run-do-hard-things/ | 2024-01-18T14:35:31Z | blocked_url |
We’re only 18 days into the New Year and I already can’t keep up with the amount of new fashion trends the world is coining.
Earlier this week we welcomed the ‘mob wife’ aesthetic, the week before chunky aviator sunnies were doing the rounds and now there’s a new trend on the rise that both Bella Hadid and Julia Fox ar... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/hfm/fashion-trends/511555/office-secretary-fashion-trend-tiktok/ | 2024-01-18T14:35:37Z | blocked_url |
Though Brooklyn Beckham’s career path is a far cry from his mum Victoria’s, he’s just proven he’s not shy to make a fashion statement, and we’re slightly obsessed.
The budding chef - who is launching a pop-up in London later this year - stepped out in Los Angeles wearing a jumper boasting a personalised slogan; one of ... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/hfm/fashion-trends/511564/brooklyn-beckham-logo-fashion-statement-victoria-beckham/ | 2024-01-18T14:35:43Z | blocked_url |
Johnny Depp has made a rare comment about his quiet life in Somerset where he enjoys residing on a sprawling 850-acre estate. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor, who has stepped away from the limelight in recent times following a very public defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard in 2022, now resides in a sma... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/511570/johnny-depps-country-living-shy-actors-rare-comment-about-13-million-home-on-sprawling-estate/ | 2024-01-18T14:35:49Z | blocked_url |
JAKARTA - Indonesia has allowed three Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes to fly again after grounding them, as they have different configurations from a jet that was forced to make an emergency landing in the United States on Jan. 5, its transport ministry said on Thursday.
A cabin panel broke off a new Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet opera... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/indonesia-allows-boeing-737-max-9-planes-to-fly-again-after-checks | 2024-01-18T14:58:49Z | blocked_url |
PARIS – Airbus cemented its position last week as the world’s biggest plane maker for the fifth straight year, announcing that it had delivered more aircraft and secured more orders than Boeing in 2023. At the same time, Boeing was trying to contain a huge public-relations and safety crisis caused by a harrowing near d... | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/airbus-pulls-ahead-as-boeing-s-troubles-mount | 2024-01-18T14:58:59Z | blocked_url |
BERLIN - Automotive supplier Bosch wants to cut 1,200 jobs in its software development division by the end of 2026, a company spokesperson said on Jan 18, confirming a report in Handelsblatt daily.
The spokesperson said talks with employee representatives had yet to start, referring to the proposed job cuts as planned ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/bosch-plans-to-cut-1200-jobs-in-software-division-by-end-2026 | 2024-01-18T14:59:10Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE - The total value of illegal gains from cryptocurrency crimes around the world went down in 2023 after peaking in 2022, a Chainalysis report said.
The global amount received by illicit cryptocurrency addresses in 2023 fell 39 per cent to US$24.2 billion (S$32.5 billion), down from US$39.6 billion in 2022, sai... | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/global-crypto-criminal-gains-down-in-2023-says-chainalysis-report | 2024-01-18T14:59:21Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – A new report by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) estimates that Singapore has about 450 active ground-up groups, many of which were set up during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The inaugural Ground-up Initiative Study, which was sponsored by Tote Board, was done to understand the ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/about-100-ground-up-initiatives-set-up-in-2020-during-covid-19-pandemic-report | 2024-01-18T14:59:42Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – National water agency PUB is investigating the curious case of water in a canal near Newton that turned radiant baby blue on Jan 17, which was captured in a video that was shared on social media platform TikTok.
PUB officers who did an on-site assessment on the water along a stretch of the Bukit Timah Canal... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/no-abnormalities-in-baby-blue-water-seen-in-bukit-timah-canal-says-pub | 2024-01-18T14:59:52Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – An audit of Singapore’s Covid-19 expenditure has scrutinised $33.2 billion out of the $72.3 billion spent in the 2020 and 2021 financial years, and did not uncover major lapses, said the Public Accounts Committee.
The parliamentary watchdog presented its findings in a report released on Jan 18 after it revi... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/audit-of-covid-19-expenditure-did-not-uncover-major-lapses-parliament-watchdog | 2024-01-18T15:00:02Z | blocked_url |
AL RAYYAN, Qatar - Australia beat Syria 1-0 in their second Asian Cup match to maintain their perfect record in Group B on Thursday after midfielder Jackson Irvine came to the rescue once again with his second goal of the tournament.
After a goalless first half, Irvine gave Australia the lead in the 59th minute when he... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/australia-edge-syria-1-0-in-asian-cup-as-irvine-scores-again | 2024-01-18T15:00:13Z | blocked_url |
DOHA – Australia followed hosts and holders Qatar into the last 16 of the Asian Cup on Jan 18 and have “great belief” they can win it, despite an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Syria.
Jackson Irvine scored the winner on the hour with his second goal of the tournament, swivelling in the box before poking the ball through... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/australia-edge-syria-1-0-to-reach-asian-cup-knockouts | 2024-01-18T15:00:23Z | blocked_url |
BERLIN - Friday's Bundesliga match between Mainz 05 and Union Berlin has been postponed due to freezing temperatures that would affect spectators, the German Football League said on Thursday.
It is the second Union game called off this season after their fixture against Bayern Munich in December was postponed due to he... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/bundesliga-match-between-mainz-and-union-berlin-postponed-due-to-weather | 2024-01-18T15:00:34Z | blocked_url |
AS Roma will embark on a new era without Jose Mourinho on Saturday when they face Hellas Verona at home in Serie A, with new coach Daniele De Rossi at the helm.
Mourinho was sacked as manager on Tuesday after a two-and-a-half-year spell in charge.
His departure followed Sunday's 3-1 loss to AC Milan, another low in a s... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/roma-start-new-chapter-without-mourinho-against-verona | 2024-01-18T15:00:44Z | blocked_url |
PARIS - French police have threatened to disrupt airports during the Paris 2024 Olympics if their demands for bonuses and decent working conditions are not met, they said on Thursday.
Law enforcement officers have been demonstrating in the French capital and elsewhere demanding answers from the Ministry of Interior ove... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/police-threaten-to-disrupt-airports-at-paris-games-over-work-conditions | 2024-01-18T15:00:54Z | blocked_url |
RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA - Brazil's federal police on Thursday served search-and-seizure warrants against a congressman as they continue to investigate the Jan. 8, 2023 riots in Brasilia, in which supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings.
The raid targeted Congressman Carlos Jordy, a fi... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/brazil-police-target-congressman-in-raids-part-of-2023-riots-probe | 2024-01-18T15:01:05Z | blocked_url |
KINSHASA - Two of the main opposition candidates in Democratic Republic of Congo's December presidential election have called for a protest this Saturday, when President Felix Tshisekedi is due to be sworn in for a second term.
The two opposition leaders, Martin Fayulu and Moise Katumbi, have called for the election re... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/congo-opposition-leaders-call-for-protest-on-inauguration-day | 2024-01-18T15:01:15Z | blocked_url |
BRUSSELS - The European Parliament stopped short on Thursday of calling for an unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, saying this should happen only if hostages held in the besieged Palestinian enclave were released and Hamas dismantled.
Three groups of EU lawmakers - the socialists, centrists and greens - had soug... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/eu-lawmakers-stop-short-of-seeking-unconditional-gaza-ceasefire | 2024-01-18T15:01:26Z | blocked_url |
ROME - Italy's parliament on Thursday gave final approval to a law introducing tougher penalties on those who damage monuments and cultural sites, following a series of climate protests.
In recent months, environmental activists in Italy have thrown paint or otherwise defaced monuments, buildings and artworks, includin... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italy-approves-bigger-fines-for-eco-vandals-targeting-artworks | 2024-01-18T15:01:36Z | blocked_url |
LONDON - Historical drama "Oppenheimer", one of the biggest movies in 2023, led nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards on Jan 18, securing 13 nods.
"Oppenheimer", about the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II, was followed by sex-charged gothic comedy "Poor Things", with 11 nominations.
Martin Scorsese's "Ki... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/oppenheimer-leads-bafta-film-award-nominations-with-13-nods | 2024-01-18T15:01:47Z | blocked_url |
Slovak president Zuzana Caputova urged lawmakers on Thursday to reconsider plans to scrap a special prosecution office for high crimes and lower sentences for financial crimes, proposals that have raised concerns over rule of law.
The government led by four-time Prime Minister Robert Fico is trying to fast-track change... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/slovak-president-urges-lawmakers-to-rethink-criminal-law-reform-pm-fico-unswayed | 2024-01-18T15:01:57Z | blocked_url |
CAIRO - A sharp downturn in revenue after sea attacks by Yemen's Houthis diverted away shipping away from the Suez Canal has struck a painful new blow to Egypt's already deteriorating economy, adding urgency to the need for reforms and help from abroad.
Nearly all Egypt's main sources of foreign currency - natural gas ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/suez-canal-diversions-pile-pressure-on-egypts-distressed-economy | 2024-01-18T15:02:07Z | blocked_url |
ABUJA - Nigerian prosecutors on Thursday added 14 new criminal charges, including forgery, against former central bank governor Godwin Emefiele in the most high-profile corruption case under President Bola Tinubu.
Emefiele, who presided over the affairs of the central bank for nine years, resigned last year after he wa... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/nigeria-slaps-14-new-criminal-charges-against-ex-central-bank-chief | 2024-01-18T15:02:18Z | blocked_url |
DAVOS, Switzerland -Saudi Arabia is still considering an invitation to become a member of the BRICS bloc of countries after being asked to join by the grouping last year, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
The group had in August invited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egy... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/saudi-arabia-still-considering-brics-membership-sources-say | 2024-01-18T15:02:28Z | blocked_url |
NAIROBI - Somalia rejected any discussions with Ethiopia about Addis Ababa's agreement to lease a port in the breakaway region of Somaliland, as regional heads of state gathered on Thursday to try to defuse a growing diplomatic crisis.
A memorandum of understanding signed on Jan. 1 calls for recognition of Somaliland's... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/somalia-rejects-mediation-efforts-with-ethiopia-over-port-deal | 2024-01-18T15:02:39Z | blocked_url |
Izzie Balmer is a regular fixture on our TV screens thanks to her roles on Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip, which sees the jewellery expert travel up and down the country to share her expertise with members of the public. Now the 35-year-old is back on the road in series two of BBC One's daytime hit, The Travelling... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/511550/izzie-balmer-life-away-from-cameras-home-life-hobbies/ | 2024-01-18T15:23:40Z | blocked_url |
Welcome to the Daily Lowdown podcast from HELLO!. In this episode, we're talking about Ariana Grande sharing some big news about her new album, as well as Usher dropping a hint about his upcoming Super Bowl performance.
Not only that, but Ed Sheeran's upcoming tour will see him make a big sacrifice for his wife and chi... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/511579/ariana-grande-shares-big-news-with-fans-after-hitting-back-at-critics/ | 2024-01-18T15:23:46Z | blocked_url |
Kate Beckinsale took to social media to open up about a difficult moment with her family following the death of her stepfather Roy Battersby on January 10.
The actress, 50, shared that she'd received an email from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs) which she said "could not guarantee" that he woul... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/511580/kate-beckinsale-devastating-blow-after-stepfather-death-makes-revelation-mom-health/ | 2024-01-18T15:23:52Z | blocked_url |
Sometimes credit cards are perceived to be all bad news with no benefits which isn't exactly true. There are many perks to having a credit card if used wisely. The keyword here is wisely! Only you know if you can be trusted to use one responsibly, so if you don't feel comfortable applying for one, then don't.
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Overnight on January 17-18, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine involving 33 Shahed-136/131 drones. Ukrainian air defense units successfully intercepted and destroyed 22 of those Russian drones.
The Ukrainian Air Force and the Defence Forces of Ukraine provided an update on Telegram, stating,
“We have successfully dow... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/18/russian-shahed-kamikaze-drone-attack-damages-residential-buildings-injures-civilians/ | 2024-01-18T16:23:03Z | blocked_url |
BRASILIA - Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet with China's visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday afternoon in the northeastern Brazilian city of Fortaleza, a presidential spokesperson said on Thursday.
Wang, on a tour of African nations, Brazil and Jamaica, is in Brasilia for two days of meeti... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/brazils-lula-to-meet-chinese-foreign-minister-on-friday | 2024-01-18T16:31:21Z | blocked_url |
BRUSSELS - Around 90,000 troops will participate in Nato’s largest exercise in decades, known as Steadfast Defender 2024, that will kick off next week and run through to May, the alliance’s top commander Chris Cavoli said on Jan 18.
“The alliance will demonstrate its ability to reinforce the Euro-Atlantic area by a tra... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/nato-to-kick-off-biggest-drills-in-decades-with-some-90000-troops | 2024-01-18T16:31:32Z | blocked_url |
AHMEDABAD – At least 12 children and their two teachers drowned in India on Jan 18 when a boat on which they were riding during a picnic capsized, officials said.
Rescuers pulled 20 children to safety from Harni Lake in Vadodara city and are searching for two more who are missing, police and district officials said, ad... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/at-least-12-children-two-teachers-drown-in-indian-lake-as-boat-capsizes | 2024-01-18T16:31:42Z | blocked_url |
SAN FRANCISCO – Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned employees that more layoffs are in store at the search giant as it focused on new priorities, including artificial intelligence.
“These role eliminations are not at the scale of last year’s reductions, and will not touch every team. But I know it’s very difficult to s... | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/google-ceo-warns-of-more-layoffs-as-search-giant-turns-to-ai-other-priorities | 2024-01-18T16:31:52Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE - Two 99-year leasehold government land sites in Marina Gardens Crescent and Media Circle in one-north drew fewer-than-expected bids and land rates that were below those of recent state land tenders, reflecting greater caution among developers stung by several rounds of cooling measures and higher financing c... | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/state-land-plots-in-marina-gardens-crescent-media-circle-draw-tepid-bids | 2024-01-18T16:32:03Z | blocked_url |
Bath's Alfie Barbeary, who has been left out of England's Six Nations squad, was suspended for three weeks on Thursday after being cited for two incidents in their European Champions Cup pool match at home to Racing 92.
The number eight got a red card after two yellows - for a high tackle on Max Spring and a forearm ch... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/baths-barbeary-handed-three-week-suspension | 2024-01-18T16:32:13Z | blocked_url |
Former England assistant coach Richard Cockerill has been appointed head coach of the Georgia national team, the country's rugby union announced on Thursday.
Georgia had a disappointing Rugby World Cup last year, finishing bottom of their pool, which led to the departure of head coach Levan Maisashvili, and Cockerill w... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/cockerill-appointed-georgia-head-coach | 2024-01-18T16:32:25Z | blocked_url |
ANKARA - Turkish soccer club Basaksehir fined Israeli player Eden Kartsev for a social media post in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza, and decided to send the player on loan to a club in Israel, a spokesperson said.
Kartsev had shared on Instagram the slogan calling to "Bring them home now," referring to Israeli cit... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/turkeys-basaksehir-fines-israeli-player-for-post-supporting-gaza-hostages | 2024-01-18T16:32:36Z | blocked_url |
LONDON - Mercedes hope to give Lewis Hamilton and George Russell a happier handling Formula One car, without last year's 'spiteful' traits, to take the fight to dominant champions Red Bull this season.
Technical director James Allison, whose long-term contract extension was announced on Thursday, told reporters he felt... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/formula-one/mercedes-hope-for-happier-handling-car-without-spiteful-traits | 2024-01-18T16:32:46Z | blocked_url |
Former winner Li Haotong carded a five-under-par 67 in the first round for a four-way share of the lead in the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club on Thursday.
China's Haotong, who won the tournament in 2018, tops the leaderboard alongside Denmark's Rasmus Hojgaard, Andy Sullivan from England and American Ca... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/li-haotong-in-four-way-lead-after-first-round-of-dubai-desert-classic | 2024-01-18T16:32:57Z | blocked_url |
Carlos Sainz was poised for a fourth Dakar Rally victory at the age of 61 after the Spaniard's big rival Sebastien Loeb suffered mechanical troubles in Thursday's penultimate stage in Saudi Arabia.
The Audi driver, a double world rally champion, finished the 420km 11th stage from Al'Ula to Yanbu with a healthy lead of ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/rallying-sainz-heading-for-fourth-dakar-victory-at-the-age-of-61 | 2024-01-18T16:33:07Z | blocked_url |
BUDAPEST - Hungary will limit the number of visas issued to temporary workers from outside the European Union and also ban them from certain professions in a bid to protect local jobs, the Economy Ministry said on Thursday.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government will issue a maximum of 65,000 visas for temporary work... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/hungary-to-limit-visas-for-temporary-workers-from-outside-the-eu | 2024-01-18T16:33:17Z | blocked_url |
PARIS - Ukraine’s defence minister warned on Jan 18 that the country faced a “very real and pressing” ammunition shortage in its grinding near-two-year battle against Russia, as Western allies met in Paris to agree new artillery supplies.
“A shortage of ammunition is a very real and pressing problem that our armed forc... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/kyiv-warns-ammunition-low-as-allies-launch-artillery-coalition | 2024-01-18T16:33:28Z | blocked_url |
LONDON – Prince William was pictured visiting his wife Kate, the Princess of Wales, in hospital on Jan 18 after she underwent abdominal surgery this week, while King Charles was “fine” ahead of treatment for an enlarged prostate, his wife Queen Camilla said.
Kensington Palace said Princess Kate, 42, was admitted to the... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/princess-kate-doing-well-after-surgery-king-charles-fine-ahead-of-prostate-procedure | 2024-01-18T16:33:38Z | blocked_url |
DAVOS – While the economic dynamism in the Indo-Pacific is encouraging, the region will need to grapple with the twin challenges of demography and climate change, delegates heard at a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
“For the last few decades, this region has accounted for half the gl... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/indo-pacific-a-vital-global-economic-player-but-it-also-faces-major-challenges-wef-panel | 2024-01-18T16:33:49Z | blocked_url |
WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in 10 months, the State Department said on Jan 18, redirecting his focus as rivals Russia and China seek gains there.
After four frenetic tours of the Middle East since war broke out on Oct 7 with a Hamas attack on Israel... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/blinken-to-refocus-on-africa-as-russia-china-make-gains | 2024-01-18T16:33:59Z | blocked_url |
Some incredible movies and TV shows have been recognised across the award shows so far in 2024 - but for those who have yet to watch the big winners on the awards circuit this year - where can you watch the big hitters like Oppenheimer, The Bear and more? Find out here…
Award-winning movies
Poor Things - Cinema
Starrin... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/511598/where-to-watch-the-biggest-award-winners-movies-and-tv-shows-of-2024/ | 2024-01-18T16:55:49Z | blocked_url |
David Beckham has made sure to keep fit even after he retired from playing professional football, and the star showed off his toned physique during a workout.
As you can see in the clip below, the father-of-four filmed himself taking part in a weighted workout where he performed a series of press-ups. David had decided... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/511591/david-beckham-sparks-fan-response-shirtless-workout/ | 2024-01-18T16:55:55Z | blocked_url |
Snoop Dogg's 24-year-old daughter Cori has revealed that she suffered a "severe stroke". Taking to Instagram, Cori posted a picture from the hospital to tell her followers the devastating news.
"I had a severe stroke this a.m. I started breaking down crying when they told me,” she wrote. "Like I’m only 24, what did I d... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/511599/snoop-doggs-daughter-24-suffers-severe-medical-crisis/ | 2024-01-18T16:56:02Z | blocked_url |
Kourtney Kardashian is showing fans that when it comes to her husband Travis Barker's family, there's nothing but love to be shared.
The 48-year-old Blink-182 musician is a dad to son Landon Barker, 20, and daughter Alabama Barker, 18, with his ex-wife Shanna Moakler, and also shares newborn Rocky with Kourtney.
The 44... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/511595/kourtney-kardashian-supports-stepson-landon-barker-amid-move-with-travis/ | 2024-01-18T16:56:08Z | blocked_url |
For those of you counting down the days till the end of dry January, why not reward yourself with a glamorous tipple for all your hard work? Or, if you forgot ( like me) to partake in this month's sober season, why not treat yourself for just being you?
From opulent interiors to the best cocktails this side of the hemi... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/hfm/culture/511571/best-bars-london/ | 2024-01-18T16:56:14Z | blocked_url |
Not to sound dramatic, but I don't think I would survive without my dressing gown.
It's like a wearable hug that makes any situation better - particularly as it's beyond freezing (literally) in the UK this January.
It's a non-negotiable in my wardrobe all year round whether I'm huddled up watching TV, vacuuming or, wel... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/hfm/wish-list/511572/best-high-street-dressing-gowns/ | 2024-01-18T16:56:20Z | blocked_url |
Carrie and Boris Johnson's dog killed the late Queen Elizabeth's baby goose a new royal book has revealed.
Royal author, Robert Hardman shared the story in his latest publication, King Charles III: The Inside Story. The new book looks back on the first year of Charles' reign as well as Robert's own anecdotes with membe... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/511587/carrie-johnson-dog-killed-late-queens-gosling/ | 2024-01-18T16:56:26Z | blocked_url |
The royal household has been hit with two double health announcements this week.
Within the space of 90 minutes, it was confirmed on Wednesday that the Princess of Wales is in hospital recovering from abdominal surgery, while King Charles is set to have treatment next week for an enlarged prostate.
There were different... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/511596/why-kate-middleton-king-charles-health-statements-different/ | 2024-01-18T16:56:32Z | blocked_url |
Watches are a timeless, classic accessory that can be as practical as they are pretty. Some of us wear them as a fashion statement thanks to watch brands for women including Michael Kors and Olivia Burton, while others rely on their smart watch so much, they’d genuinely be lost without it.
Watches are, and forever will... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/shopping/511558/best-watches-for-women/ | 2024-01-18T16:56:38Z | blocked_url |
Fresh from hitting the slopes in Montana at the start of the year, Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky were back in their usual surroundings of Byron Bay on Wednesday.
The couple hit the beach with their surfboards and their children, twin sons Sasha and Tristan, nine, and daughter India, 11, and appeared to be a ... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/511608/chris-hemsworth-elsa-pataky-ripped-physiques-swimwear-beach-photos/ | 2024-01-18T17:39:40Z | blocked_url |
The one thing that may be more extravagant than a party hosted by a celebrity – from Kate Moss' recent 50th at the Ritz Paris to Justin Bieber renting a private island for his 21st – is the ones they throw for their children.
Celebrities like The Kardashians, Cardi B, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, or Will Smith and Jada Pinkett S... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/511605/kardashians-to-beckhams-extravagant-kid-birthday-parties-more-challenging/ | 2024-01-18T17:39:46Z | blocked_url |
AHMEDABAD, India - At least 12 children and their two teachers drowned in India on Thursday when a boat on which they were riding during a picnic capsized, officials said.
Rescuers pulled 20 children to safety from Harni lake in Vadodara city and are searching for two more who are missing, police and district officials... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/at-least-12-children-two-teachers-drown-in-indian-lake-after-pleasure-boat-capsizes | 2024-01-18T18:03:45Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – National water agency PUB is investigating the curious case of water in a canal near Newton that turned radiant baby blue on Jan 17, which was captured in a video that was shared on social media platform TikTok.
PUB officers who did an on-site assessment on the water along a stretch of the Bukit Timah Canal... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/no-unusual-discharge-found-in-baby-blue-water-seen-in-bukit-timah-canal-says-pub | 2024-01-18T18:03:47Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has written to congratulate Mr Gabriel Attal on his appointment as France’s Prime Minister, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Jan 18.
Mr Attal was named prime minister on Jan 9. At 34, he is the youngest to take the premiership in France.
In his Jan 16 letter, PM... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-congratulates-france-s-youngest-pm-gabriel-attal-on-his-appointment | 2024-01-18T18:03:48Z | blocked_url |
ABIDJAN - Veteran striker Emilio Nsue grabbed a hat-trick as Equatorial Guinea beat Guinea Bissau 4-2 on Thursday to put themselves in a strong position to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 in the Ivory Coast.
Nsue opened the scoring in the 21st minute and added two more in the second half with Josete Miran... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/nsue-hat-trick-earns-equatorial-guinea-handsome-win-over-guinea-bissau | 2024-01-18T18:03:49Z | blocked_url |
PARIS - Navigation applications, such as Google Maps, have been asked by Paris's public transport authority to restrict suggested routes to the ones prepared for travellers during the 2024 Olympic Games, the body's chief executive said.
"We have asked (Google Maps, City Mapper and others) to relay our transport plans s... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/google-maps-and-other-apps-asked-to-restrict-route-options-during-paris-games | 2024-01-18T18:03:50Z | blocked_url |
SARAJEVO - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Bosnian Croat lawmakers to stop holding up legislation to build a natural gas pipeline with Croatia, seen as an alternative to Russian gas, local media reported on Thursday.
In a letter to Bosnia's Foreign Minister Elvedin Konakovic, dated Jan. 11 and publishe... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/blinken-urges-bosnia-mps-to-push-through-law-to-build-gas-pipeline-with-croatia-media | 2024-01-18T18:04:07Z | blocked_url |
WARSAW - A top Polish court rejected as illegal on Thursday plans to liquidate the country's state radio, television and news agency which the new pro-EU coalition government said had become propaganda outlets for the previous right-wing administration.
The Constitutional Tribunal's ruling underlines the challenges Pri... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/polish-top-court-rejects-government-plan-to-overhaul-public-media | 2024-01-18T18:04:17Z | blocked_url |
WASHINGTON - Security challenges in West Africa following the coup in Niger last year will be among key topics U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss with African leaders next week during his trip to the region, the State Department's top Africa diplomat said on Thursday.
Blinken will travel to Cape Verde,... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/top-us-diplomat-blinken-to-discuss-security-challenges-during-west-africa-trip-next-week | 2024-01-18T18:04:27Z | blocked_url |
KYIV - Ukraine is working "intensively" with partners to restore air travel suspended for nearly two years, with the main focus on Boryspil International Airport outside the capital Kyiv, a presidential official said on Jan 18.
Ukraine's airspace was abruptly closed by Russia's invasion in February 2022 due to the secu... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraine-working-intensively-to-restore-air-travel | 2024-01-18T18:04:38Z | blocked_url |
OTTAWA - Quebec Premier Francois Legault urged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to stem the flow of refugees into the province and to compensate it for costs, claiming Quebec's services were close to a "breaking point" due to the rising number.
The influx has led to overflowing schools, worsened housing scarcity,... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/quebec-leader-urges-trudeau-to-stem-refugee-inflow-as-services-near-breaking-point | 2024-01-18T18:04:48Z | blocked_url |
Article by: Pavel K.Baev
Source: Jamestown Foundation
Stalemate is presently used most often to describe the current state of Russia’s war against Ukraine these days. Fighting along the frontlines, however, is quite fluid and may be approaching a major turn. President Vladimir Putin remains defiantly confident that Rus... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/18/balance-of-war-in-ukraine-set-to-shift-not-in-russias-favor/ | 2024-01-18T18:24:06Z | blocked_url |
NATO is planning military maneuvers that will involve 90,000 soldiers, making it the largest exercise since the end of the Cold War, as reported by BILD.
According to BILD data, the Steadfast Defender exercise will begin in Norway in February. It is intended to train the alerting and deployment of national and multinat... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/18/bild-nato-plans-largest-exercise-since-cold-war-involving-90000-soldiers-to-deter-russia/ | 2024-01-18T18:24:46Z | blocked_url |
Gary Neville is heading into the Dragons' Den as the first-ever guest panellist on Thursday night. The football pundit and former England player joins Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Sara Davies, Steven Bartlett and Touker Suleyman on the panel as they consider investment opportunities from budding entrepreneurs.
But how ... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/511581/how-gary-neville-made-multi-million-fortune-business-empire/ | 2024-01-18T18:27:53Z | blocked_url |
Oliver Dimsdale is back on our screens in the latest series of ITV's hit detective drama, Grantchester, in which he plays photographer Daniel Marlowe, the boyfriend of Leonard Finch. The 51-year-old actor is known for his various small screen roles, including in Mr Selfridge, and the BBC TV series, He Knew He Was Right... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/511597/grantchester-oliver-dimsdale-famous-wife-zoe-tapper/ | 2024-01-18T18:27:59Z | blocked_url |
Selena Gomez is going back to where it all began: the 30-year-old superstar will appear in a reboot of Wizards of Waverly Place for Disney Channel.
David Henrie, who starred as Justin Russo, will become a series regular for the new show and he is joined by new cast members Janice LeAnn Brown (Disney’s Just Roll with It... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/511610/selena-gomez-shocks-fans-with-major-wizards-of-waverly-place-news/ | 2024-01-18T18:28:05Z | blocked_url |
Sharon Stone's three sons, Roan Joseph, 23, Laird Vonne, 18, and Quinn Kelly, 17, rarely make appearances on social media, choosing to keep their private lives offline.
However, the mom-of-three, 65, couldn't help but gush over his oldest as he made his social media debut on a public profile with a striking new photo.
... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/511609/sharon-stone-son-roan-so-striking-all-grown-up-rare-personal-photo/ | 2024-01-18T18:28:11Z | blocked_url |
Amy Robach has a lot of new chapters coming her way, some exciting, others a little more bittersweet.
Just over a year ago, the former Good Morning America anchor left her post of more than ten years on ABC after it was revealed she was in a relationship with co-star T.J. Holmes, who she is still with today.
Now, the t... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/511611/amy-robach-new-chapter-post-gma-heart-aching-daughter-leaves-home/ | 2024-01-18T18:28:17Z | blocked_url |
Amanda Holden is known for her daring fashion sense and the Heart Radio presenter blew fans away on Thursday as she unveiled a new ravishing look.
As you can see in the clip below, Amanda rocked a magnificent mini mini-skirt, and while the figure-hugging item showed off her physique flawlessly, the star gave fans a ver... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/celebrity-style/511606/amanda-holden-never-ending-legs-daring-mini-skirt/ | 2024-01-18T19:11:46Z | blocked_url |
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday that the clashes between Iran and Pakistan this week show that Iran is not well-liked in the region as the White House said it does not want to see an escalation.
Pakistan launched strikes on separatist militants inside Iran on Thursday, in a retaliatory attack two... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/biden-says-iran-pakistan-clash-shows-iran-is-not-well-liked-in-region | 2024-01-18T19:36:11Z | blocked_url |
Iran launched missile strikes on three different countries this week - Iraq, Syria and Pakistan - while proxy militant groups it backs continue to target U.S. and Western interests and fight Israel, stoking fears of conflict that could engulf the Middle East and spread to other regions.
WHY DID IRAN CONDUCT STRIKES ON ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/explainer-iran-and-its-proxies-and-widening-violence-in-the-middle-east | 2024-01-18T19:36:22Z | blocked_url |
MEXICO CITY - Mexico and Chile expressed "growing worry" on Thursday over escalating violence in the Palestinian territory of Gaza after several months of war between Israel and Hamas in a referral to the International Criminal Court over possible crimes.
Mexico's foreign ministry made the announcement in a statement. ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/mexico-chile-refer-israel-hamas-conflict-to-court-over-possible-crimes | 2024-01-18T19:36:32Z | blocked_url |
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