A festival on innovation and technology was held for students from Tuesday to Friday in the city of Tabriz.

Mikhail Degtyarev replaces previous ROC chief Stanislav Pozdnyakov

The GDP amount in the third quarter totaled 49.59 trillion rubles ($476.8 bln) in current prices

According to the results of 2024, tourists from Moscow, Novgorod and Murmansk regions showed the biggest interest in trips to St. Petersburg

On December 9, a TASS source said that on the previous day armed groups of Bashar al-Assad's opponents had established full control of the provinces of Latakia and Tartus, where Russian military bases are located

Member-countries of the association have not yet resolved all the issues they set for themselves, Roman Golovchenko said

The US secretary of state has cautioned Türkiye that putting too much pressure on the Kurds could lead to a resurgence of Islamic State Read Full Article at RT.com

Veteran centrist Francois Bayrou has become the third premier to be nominated this year amid France’s political quagmire Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine needs additional protection from Russian missile attacks, the country’s top diplomat has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Nyasa Times can reliably confirm that the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others are complete. In an unprecedented act of accountability and transparency, President Lazarus Chakwera has directed that the report be read to the public first before […] The post Chilima inquiry report ready: Chakwera orders report be read to the public first before it get submitted to him appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Economic security has become crucial for the EU. Both the Letta Report on the future of the single market and the Draghi Report on the future of European competitiveness emphasise the need to intensify efforts to secure the EU's supply of critical raw materials (CRM). Europe is vulnerable to both coercion and geo-economic fragmentation because of its high dependency on strategic raw materials from countries with which the EU is not strategically aligned. Diversifying imports of strategic raw materials is key to mastering the clean transition of Europe's economy, mitigating supply chain risks and reducing the EU's strategic dependencies. In line with its CRM strategy, the EU is seeking to conclude new partnerships in the context of the EU trade and Global Gateway strategies. However, the EU is not the only actor looking to secure access to CRM supplies. China, for example, is bolstering its global dominance in strategic and emerging technologies, continuously increasing its presence in Latin America (and Africa) in order to secure its supply of strategic raw materials. The region is primarily rich in lithium and copper, which are essential for renewable energy technologies and the production of the lithium-ion batteries used in laptops, smartphones, and hybrid and electric vehicles. Since 2023, Latin America, too, has won the EU's renewed attention, and real steps to enhance cooperation on CRM have been taken. In 2023, the EU signed a memorandum of understanding with Argentina and Chile on sustainable raw materials value chains. In November 2024, an interim trade agreement with Chile was ratified – the first EU trade agreement comprising a specific chapter on energy and raw materials. In December 2024, the EU and Mercosur finally reached a political agreement on the EU–Mercosur partnership agreement. As Mercosur countries, primarily Argentina and Brazil, are major producers of CRM, the agreement could help the EU secure an efficient, reliable and sustainable flow of the raw materials that are critical for the clean transition and for the EU's strategic autonomy more widely. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama commended the Turkish-brokered agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia on Friday as a new step toward renewing diplomatic ties and promoting regional development.

Revathi's husband, Bhaskar, withdrew his complaint against actor Allu Arjun following the fatal stampede at the Pushpa 2 premiere. He acknowledged Arjun's lack of involvement in the tragedy, which claimed Revathi's life and injured their son. Arjun, briefly arrested and later bailed, expressed sorrow and pledged financial aid to the family.

Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a Lucknow court for allegedly defaming Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. During his Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gandhi reportedly called Savarkar a British servant and pensioner. The court found these remarks spread hatred and ill will, scheduling Gandhi's appearance for January 10, 2025, to face charges under Sections 153A and 505 of the IPC.

Tragedy struck a promotional event for Allu Arjun's «Pushpa 2» in Hyderabad, resulting in one death and another critical injury. Police attribute the chaos to the actor's actions, stating his gesture from his vehicle's sunroof incited the crowd. They refute claims of inadequate security, asserting the organizers failed to properly coordinate with authorities.

The real effective exchange rate of the ruble against the dollar in November fell by 2.8%, and since the beginning of the year - by 5%

A high-ranking EU official noted that the Syria situation is shrouded in uncertainty and it is impossible to predict its further development

The main suspect in the case is Abdelfetah Nourine, a dual citizen of Australia and Algeria

At the same time, the number of return trips reached 48% of the total tourist flow, and the level of satisfaction with the visit was 86%

The Russian senior official noted that the West has always sought to prevent nations from cooperating and provoked rivalry and disagreements

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Ivory Coast no longer needs the “supposed support” of foreign troops, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Hungary’s Orban hopes for Christmas ceasefire and claims Russia accepted his plan for a truce and prisoner swap, but Ukraine turned it down Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow shares Donald Trump’s view that long-range missile strikes deep into Russia are an escalation, the Kremlin spokesperson has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Uralchem Group has donated 55,000 metric tons of potash to Sri Lanka amid global food crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

Andrius Kubilius has said Russia has expanded its defense sector to an “unimaginable” extent despite Western sanctions Read Full Article at RT.com

Libreville, le 12 décembre 2024-Le rideau est tombé sur l'atelier consacré au lancement des travaux d'élaboration du Guide Suivi-Évaluation des Projets et Programmes de Développement, organisé conjointement entre le le ministère de la Planification et de la Prospective et le PNUD. Cet événement marque une étape décisive dans la structuration d'un cadre national performant de suivi-évaluation. L'implication active du Commissariat Général au Plan et des administrations sectorielles, a été (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ce mercredi 11 décembre, S.E.M. Zhou Ping, Ambassadeur Extraordinaire et Plénipotentiaire de la République populaire de Chine au Gabon, a été reçu au cabinet du Ministre du Tourisme et de l'Artisanat, M. Pascal Ogowe Siffon. Cette rencontre a permis d'évoquer des axes majeurs de coopération entre les deux nations, dans un esprit de renforcement des relations bilatérales. Au cœur des échanges : Renforcement de la coopération bilatérale. Développement de l'artisanat gabonais. (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La 189e Réunion ordinaire de l'OPEP s'est tenue par visioconférence le 10 décembre 2024, sous la présidence de Marcel Abeke, Ministre du Pétrole du Gabon. La Conférence a réaffirmé l'engagement de l'OPEP et de ses alliés à stabiliser les prix pétroliers, illustré par le report à avril 2025 des hausses progressives de production, en fonction des réalités du marché. La Conférence a exprimé sa profonde gratitude au Président sortant de la Conférence de l'OPEP, Marcel Abeke, pour son (...) - MINES ET HYDROCARBURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica is set to welcome its first casino, with Princess Jamaica, the island’s newest resort, announcing plans to open a full-service gaming facility by the fourth quarter of 2025. The development was revealed by Enrico Pezzoli,...

Today marked a significant milestone in Malawi’s leadership as the newly appointed Minister of Labour Enginner Vitumbiko Mumba was sworn into office. In a heartfelt message shared after the ceremony, Mumba expressed gratitude for the honor and responsibility of serving the nation, pledging to approach the role with integrity, dedication, and passion. “This is a […] The post New Minister of Labour Enginner Mumba vows to champion fair opportunities and economic growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.