Russia warns its citizens to avoid travel to US and allies due to risk of being 'hunted' December 11, 2024 at 01:28AM

Russia's foreign ministry has warned its citizens against travelling to the US, Canada, and some EU countries due to escalating tensions. Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that bilateral relations are near rupture, citing risks of Russians being targeted by US authorities. This warning comes amid heightened conflict over the Ukraine war and mutual accusations of wrongful detentions.

Indian national sentenced for smuggling 58 vulnerable tortoises into Singapore December 11, 2024 at 12:26AM

An Indian national, Abdul Jaffar Haji Ali, 40, received a 16-month jail sentence in Singapore for smuggling 58 endangered Indian star tortoises. He transported the reptiles in his luggage, intending to travel from India to Jakarta via Singapore. One tortoise died en route, and 22 were found underweight. Previously, Ali also faced charges under the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act and the Animals and Birds Act for failing to ensure the well-being of the tortoises.

Syria Kurdish-led force announces US-brokered truce with Turkish-backed fighters in Manbij December 10, 2024 at 10:57PM