The Foreign Ministry noted that the facts of discrimination and persecution of Russians are often ignored by the official leadership of countries and international human rights agencies, leading many victims to remain silent

Acting region's governor Alexander Khinshtein stressed that the regional government would provide the necessary assistance to those injured in the attack and their families

According to the IDF, the tunnels, which lay at the depth of 10 meters, were located in the Beit Lahiya area in the north of the enclave

Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili told British Ambassador Gareth Ward that «an objective and unbiased assessment of the developments in Georgia is essential»

According to the president, Turkey will enhance trade relations with Syria, which will help promote peace and stability in the region

Sous la Très Haute Présidence de Son Excellence Brice Clotaire OLIGUI NGUEMA, Général de Brigade, Président de la Transition, Président de la République, Chef de l'État, le Conseil des Ministres s'est réuni ce jeudi 19 décembre 2024 à 11 heures 30, au Palais de la Présidence de la République. En ouverture des travaux, le Conseil des Ministres a salué avec solennité la promulgation de la nouvelle Constitution de la République gabonaise, intervenue dans le cadre d'une cérémonie à (...) - CONSEIL DES MINISTRES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The government coalition agreement of the Social Democratic Alliance, the Liberal Reform Party, and the People's Party will be presented this weekend and a new government will be formed as a result.

Christmas should be white across most of the country, according to a meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office. On St Thorlak’s Mass gales or storms are forecast, and on Christmas Eve there could be considerable snow in the south and west of the country.

According to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, an FPV drone was shot down in the town of Shebekino

Nandan Unnikrishnan pointed out that Russian President Vladimir Putin «has more than once spoken about Russia’s readiness to discuss an end to the conflict»

According to Jacques Sapir, the decision not to extend transit contracts was no surprise given the political landscape

The German Chancellor recalled that the total amount of Berlin's support to Kiev stood at 37 billion euros

Over the course of his career, he has directed more than 100 operas in major theaters around the world

TEHRAN –During a ceremony held on Thursday, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, unveiled an atlas of the country’s biosphere reserves as well as the endemic fish poster.

TEHRAN –Due to low precipitation and insufficient water right allocation, some 43 percent of the wetlands of the country are subject to dryness, the head of the Department of Environment has said.

Putin projected an image of a leader in control, guiding a nation that is defying the odds and reshaping the global order Read Full Article at RT.com

Sahra Wagenknecht has said hostilities wouldn’t have erupted had Washington not attempted to drag Kiev into its “zone of influence” Read Full Article at RT.com

Commuters living in the north-east region who travel before 7.15am or between 8.45am and 9.45am will enjoy discounts of up to 80 per cent off their fares from Jan 2 next year. This is part of the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) expanded Travel Smart Journeys programme, which is aimed to encourage passengers to travel outside of the morning peak period on weekdays. In a news release on Friday (Dec 20), LTA said commuters must tap in at Punggol Coast, Punggol, Sengkang, Hougang or Buangkok MRT stations along the North East Line (NEL), or any station along the Punggol and Sengkang LRT lines to be eligible for the discounts. Those who do so will be awarded points on the SimplyGo app that can be converted into e-vouchers. This incentive is on top of the existing morning pre-peak fare scheme, where rail passengers can save up to 50 cents off their fares if they tap in before 7.45am on weekdays.

A charity group in Singapore has raised over $2.6 million to help children and families affected by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.  The fundraiser, which ran from Sept 18 to Dec 13, was organised by the Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF) together with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), and local organisation Humanity Matters (HM). A total of $2,608,717 was raised over the three-month period, said RLAF in a press release on Friday (Dec 20). RLAF is a charity set up by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore.  Some of the fundraiser activities included an event on Nov 17, which involved some 300 volunteers collecting donations from the public. They also distributed One Nation, One Humanity stickers across the island. On Dec 1, over 300 volunteers packed more than 20 tonnes of essential supplies which included food, healthcare and hygiene products, for shipment to Jordan.  The supplies are expected to be delivered in January 2025.

Congress has limited time to avert a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution after the latest Trump-backed bill failed Thursday.

The EU has removed the phrase in a statement in an apparent posture shift in the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

INS Tushil is departing Kaliningrad on its inaugural mission to engage with foreign navies, New Delhi said Read Full Article at RT.com

TEHRAN – The Iranian robotics team ranked first, securing a gold and a silver medal in the third Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Countries Worker Skills Contest, held in Qingdao, China’s Shandong, from December 15 to 18.

TEHRAN –The tenth international congress on nanoscience and nanotechnology is scheduled to be held from January 29 to 30 in Rafsanjan, a city in the southern Kerman province.

TEHRAN –During a ceremony held on Thursday, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, unveiled an atlas of the country’s biosphere reserves as well as the endemic fish poster.

[WHO-AFRO] The outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease was declared over today by the Government of Rwanda with no new cases reported over the last 42 days after the last patient tested negative for the virus twice, as per the usual protocol for ending these types of outbreaks.

Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi, arrested for derogatory remarks against a minister, accused the Congress government of acting like dictators. He alleged a conspiracy to kill him through a false case. Fellow BJP leader HD Kumaraswamy condemned the attack on Ravi and questioned the state's democratic values and police conduct.

Sambhal MP Zia Ur Rehman's house steps were demolished in an «anti-encroachment» drive. He was also fined ₹1.91 crore for alleged electricity theft and his power supply disconnected. Rehman faces charges related to November's mosque survey violence. His father, Mamlukur Rehman Barq, was booked for threatening officials during the electricity inspection.

Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan accused BJP MPs of feigning injuries during a parliamentary clash, suggesting their dramatic falls deserved acting awards. The confrontation stemmed from INDIA bloc protests against alleged disrespect towards Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Bachchan questioned the BJP's narrative, while Rahul Gandhi denied allegations of pushing and misbehavior.

A Bengaluru techie's mother has filed a habeas corpus plea in the Supreme Court seeking custody of her four-year-old grandson after her son's suicide. The techie had accused his wife and in-laws of harassment in a suicide note and video. The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Haryana, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh governments, with a hearing scheduled for January 7, 2025. The child's whereabouts are currently unknown.