Delhi's Rose Avenue court extends police custody of AAP MP Naresh Balyan by one day in an extortion case involving gangster Kapil Sangwan. His bail application awaited, Delhi Police directed to respond. AAP and Balyan allege political motivation behind arrest, claiming innocence.

Several school districts, including Haywood, Jackson, Madison, and Mitchell counties, face closures with provisions for remote learning or optional teacher workdays amid weather disruptions. While Swain County schools offer an optional workday for staff, Transylvania County schools implement a two-hour delay. Both Watauga and Yancey counties schedule remote learning and workdays due to inclement conditions.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed in the Lok Sabha that she faced ridicule in Tamil Nadu for learning Hindi during her school years, accusing the state of treating Hindi and Sanskrit as foreign languages. Responding, DMK's Thoothukudi MP K Kanimozhi stated that Tamil Nadu opposes the imposition of Hindi, not the learning of it.

A ceremonial puck drop and video montage will air before the game to honour the former Flame’s legacy, who spent nine seasons with the team. The tribute marks the first home game between the Flames and the Blue Jackets since the Gaudreau brothers were killed by a suspected drunk driver in New Jersey in August. 

The cost of the Ford government’s redevelopment of Ontario Place has ballooned by more than $1.8 billion and the process for selecting new tenants for the prized lakefront property wasn’t transparent or fair, according to the province’s auditor general.

Taylor Farmers Sweet Kale Chopped Kit sold in 340 gram bags are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination, Canadian officials say.

A Halifax resident is frustrated after waiting more than three years for an MRI that showed a benign brain tumour and she’s worried others are suffering because of an inefficient system.

[Premium Times] In Suleja (Niger State) alone, no fewer than six people, including those not participating in the protests, were killed by security officials, according to a PREMIUM TIMES investigation.

[allAfrica] At its most human level, growth is the purpose of life. Avoid the death trap of under 5 child mortality - something roughly 13,400 children per day fail to do - and then hope for an equal chance at thriving to old age in an increasingly chaotic world.

Hungary has solved most of the payment issues created by US sanctions on Gazprombank, Peter Szijjarto told lawmakers in Budapest Read Full Article at RT.com

Canada Post says it has removed the deadline for its Santa Claus letter program amid an ongoing national workers' strike that has halted mail delivery leading up to the holiday season.

Two Ontario men are facing charges after police in the U.S. say they seized 540 kilograms of cocaine from a tractor-trailer along Interstate 80 in Illinois.

Quebec prisons were in lockdown on Tuesday after a correction officer at the Sorel-Tracy detention centre was attacked this week.

Residents of a northern Alberta town have voted in favour of a bylaw banning Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks from municipal property.

A group of Jewish-Canadian activists protesting Israel's ongoing armed offensive in Gaza have occupied a parliamentary building in Ottawa on Tuesday morning.

The Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) said it is investigating a critical incident where a young woman from the Morden-Winkler area died following a dental appointment.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre on Monday welcomed the integration of Jubbaland forces into the Somali National Army (SNA) in the Raskamboni area of Lower Juba.

Kristrún Frostadóttir, chair of the Social Democratic Alliance, plans to meet with the chairmen of the Liberal Reform Party and the People's Party at 3 pm today to discuss government formation.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi hosted U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard H. Riley and Major General Brian T. Cashman, the Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, on Tuesday for discussions at the presidential palace in Hargeisa.

National Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz says the scale of desertion among Kiev’s troops training in Poland is small, but growing Read Full Article at RT.com

China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced a ban on shipments of some dual-use items and key raw materials in response to US trade curbs Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev could agree to a ceasefire with Moscow if guaranteed NATO membership, Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has said Read Full Article at RT.com

President Yoon Suk Yeol has accused the opposition of plotting a “rebellion” Read Full Article at RT.com

A Ukrainian draft dodger attempted to fight back against a conscription officer in Odessa, new footage shows Read Full Article at RT.com

The head of state thanked the troops participating in Russia’s special military operation for rising up to defend the country this time

All the designated targets were engaged by direct hits

At the same time, the official yuan exchange rate was lowered by 7.13 kopecks to 14.5545 rubles

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The Russian Navy and Aerospace Forces are conducting their joint drills with the observance of international law and agreements with foreign states on the prevention of incidents at sea beyond the territorial waters and airspace above them, the ministry said

The enduring partnership between Seychelles and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took centre stage as Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan attended a reception celebrating the UAE's 53rd National Day at the Savoy Resort and Spa in Beau Vallon on Sunday. Hosted by UAE Chargé d’Affaires to Seychelles, Ahmed Alnayadi, the event was attended by dignitaries including former President Danny Faure, Vice President Ahmed Afif, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Roger Mancienne, members of the diplomatic corps, and other high-ranking officials. Highlighting the significance of the occasion, Alnayadi described the UAE’s National Day as a celebration of progress and ambition and “celebrates the UAE’s people’s journey towards a better future by honouring today’s pioneers and inspire tomorrow’s leaders, embracing the causes of sustainability and teamwork, carrying the spirit of connection, work and achievements that form the foundation of our forefathers.” UAE Chargé d’Affaires to Seychelles, Ahmed Alnayadi. (Seychelles Nation) Photo license: All Rights Reserved Reflecting on the UAE's evolution since its founding on 2 December 1971, Alnayadi praised its growth into a global leader in diverse sectors, including technology, space, clean energy, and culture. He also underscored the nation's commitment to fostering peace and preserving cultural heritage through collaborations with international organisations like UNESCO. The UAE's relationship with Seychelles, Alnayadi noted, is built on “a strong bond of friendship rooted in cooperation and mutual respect.” This sentiment was echoed by Seychelles’ Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, who praised the UAE as “a global leader in innovation, economic diversification, and sustainable development.” Radegonde acknowledged the many recent benefits Seychelles has gained from the UAE’s support, highlighting contributions such as medical equipment for La Digue Hospital, scholarships for Seychellois students, and capacity-building initiatives. Seychelles’ Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde. (Seychelles Nation) Photo license: All Rights Reserved “UAE’s proactive role in fostering regional stability, mediating conflicts and addressing global challenges like climate change reflects its dedication to global peace and stability…while its partnership with Small Island Developing States like the Seychelles amplify its efforts to protect the environment and enhance quality of life for future generations,” he added. Seychelles and the UAE established formal diplomatic ties in 1982, but connections between the two nations predate this, with Seychellois working in the Emirates, including roles within royal households, fostering deeper bonds. This year’s celebration in Seychelles served as a testament to the enduring friendship and dynamic collaboration between the two nations, united by shared values and aspirations for peace, prosperity, and progress. (Seychelles Nation) Photo license: All Rights Reserved The UAE National Day marks the unification of six emirates—Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah—on 2 December 1971. The seventh, Ras Al Khaimah, joined the federation in February 1972 under the leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who transformed the UAE into a regional economic powerhouse.

SINGAPORE - The police are seeking assistance from overseas authorities to locate a man connected to the death of a woman in an HDB flat in Dover Road on Monday (Dec 2). The death has been classified as murder, the police said on Dec 3 when contacted. «Investigations are ongoing against the 34-year-old man for alleged involvement in the murder of the 30-year-old woman,» the police said, adding that it is seeking help from foreign authorities to get more information about the man and to locate him. The body of the woman was found inside an 11th-floor flat at Block 1 Dover Road, with the police notified at about 5.10pm. The police said on Dec 2 that the man and woman were known to each other, and that he had left Singapore before they were alerted. About 10 plainclothes and uniformed police officers were seen outside the unit when The Straits Times arrived at about 8pm on Dec 2.