Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Muscat, Oman, for a two-day visit, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties. The trip focuses on finalizing a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, a significant step to deepen trade and investment. Discussions will also cover strategic cooperation in areas like energy, defence, and culture, marking a new chapter in India-Oman relations.

H-1B visa holders are facing significant interview reschedulings, with some appointments moved to March 2026, leaving them stranded in India. This disruption is linked to a new social media vetting policy by the US State Department, requiring applicants to make profiles public for review. The policy is causing widespread cancellations and delays, impacting thousands of individuals.

Roskomnadzor said the platform admitted that it failed to ensure both content moderation in games and the safety of chats between users

The Russian president noted that Russia’s strategic nuclear forces will continue to play a key role in deterring aggression and maintaining the global balance of power

The official euro exchange rate was raised by 34 kopecks to 94.1478 rubles

The president noted that nothing that was created in the post-war period worked in relations with the West

According to Abbas Araghchi, economic relations are developing particularly intensively; there are also many joint projects in the energy sector, where substantial activity is underway, as well as in the field of transport

Washington is seeking immediate clarification from South Africa after arrests at a facility handling US-bound refugee applications Read Full Article at RT.com

Fitch puts Euroclear on “Rating Watch Negative” over risks tied to the EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for a Ukraine “reparations loan” Read Full Article at RT.com

Bulgaria’s establishment collapsed under its own corruption and popular discontent just as it was about to get accepted into the Eurozone Read Full Article at RT.com

Moldova has announced plans to take control of an airport fuel facility owned by a subsidiary of the Russian firmLukoil, citing sanctions Read Full Article at RT.com

Elections under Vladimir Zelensky would lack legitimacy as foreign actors are planning a leadership switch, an ex-Ukrainian diplomat says Read Full Article at RT.com

Undocumented youth in Canada say they’re feeling worried and hopeless as they face decades-long processing times for permanent residence under the humanitarian and compassionate pathway. Lawyers fear more children will lose their status in the coming years, forcing them to go underground.

India's Navy has boosted its submarine warfare and surveillance with the commissioning of its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335, at Goa. This move strengthens maritime security amid a complex regional environment. The induction enhances the Navy's operational reach and deterrence, aligning with India's strategic goals for a secure maritime future.

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday SHANTI Bill, 2025, paving the way for private sector participation in India's nuclear energy industry. This legislation (yet to be passed in Rajya Sabha) introduces a new civil liability framework and strengthens the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board. While crucial operations remain government-controlled, the bill aims to boost nuclear power capacity and applications, encouraging investment in the sector.

Lonan O'Herlihy, known as the 'Posh PT', has been accused of drawing up a 'wish list of greed' after being left out of the will of his mother's former partner, Hugh Taylor,' the High Court heard.

Lonan O'Herlihy, known as the 'Posh PT', has been accused of drawing up a 'wish list of greed' after being left out of the will of his mother's former partner, Hugh Taylor,' the High Court heard.

The comedian looked tense while pacing back and forth during a phone call in Los Angeles, as he was pictured for the first time since his tense chat with Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner.

Andy Murray struggled to hold back his emotions as he took to BBC Breakfast to discuss Sir Chris Hoy's 'cruel' terminal cancer diagnosis.

Ministers insisted the deal is 'fair' despite confirming the eye-watering cost for the first year alone.

New footage has shown Nick Reiner calmly buying a drink at a gas station just moments before he was arrested for the murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.

Minister of Labour Joel Chigona has said technical colleges play a crucial role in contributing to national development. He made the remarks on Tuesday during a familiarisation tour at Soche Technical College in Blantyre to appreciate the role that the country’s oldest technical training college has played. Chigona, therefore, appealed to technical training colleges in […] The post Labour Minister says technical colleges crucial to development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) is holding its 2025 Local Government Authorities extraordinary General Assembly under the theme: Rejuvenating the Status of Decentralisation and Local Development in Malawi: Looking for the Future with Renewed Hope underway in Lilongwe. The Assembly will also validate the 2025-2030 strategic plan for the association. Speaking during the opening of […] The post MALGA holds Annual General Assembly, validates 2025-2030 Strategic Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Two of Old Mutual Malawi’s subsidiaries emerged overall winners at the inaugural Institute of Marketing in Malawi (IMM) Super Brand Awards held on 12 December at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. Old Mutual Life Assurance Company was recognised as the Best Life Insurance Company, while Mthunzi Funeral Services received top honours in the funeral services category. […] The post Institute of Marketing in Malawi awards Old Mutual, Mthunzi Funeral Services as best life insurance and funeral service providers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[allAfrica] Recently in The Gambia, the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission gathered to reflect on the bonds between people and the forest landscapes that sustain them. The meeting took place as countries manage shifting markets, rising demands on land and resources, and the changing realities of rural livelihoods. These landscapes continue to guide daily life, steadying households and shaping their resilience.

A total of $179,700 in fines were issued from September to October over vehicle safety at worksites, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Wednesday (Dec 17).In a Facebook post, MOM said that 1,318 «unsafe observations», six remedial orders and one stop-work order were recorded at 627 sites across Singapore.«Many of the lapses were preventable,» the ministry said, adding that these included poor vehicle maintenance and weak traffic management, across sectors such as construction, transport and storage, manufacturing, marine, and services.MOM highlighted four areas for employers to review in terms of their vehicular safety measures: forklift operation, forklift modifications, vehicle maintenance, and traffic management.Employers should ensure that their workers who are operating forklifts undergo refresher training every three years. In addition, keys should be kept locked when not in use.Forklifts should also be kept in their safe and original conditions. This means only using parts provided by the forklift's manufacturer or supplier.

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has questioned the relevance and performance of local government authorities in Malawi. Speaking in Lilongwe during the opening of the Extraordinary Annual General Assembly of the Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA), Phiri challenged councillors and district commissioners to move beyond ceremonial roles and deliver tangible results […] The post Minister Phiri challenges councils to deliver results beyond titles appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Mangochi Police spokesperson, Amina Tepani Daudi, has expressed concern over the increasing number of accidents in the district, particularly those involving motorcycle riders. Speaking during a briefing on the police safety measures for the upcoming festive season, Tepani Daudi highlighted the dangers posed by reckless motorcycle riding. “It is very concerning that motorcycles are […] The post Mangochi Police Raise Alarm Over Rising Motorcycle Accidents During Festive Season appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A yellow weather warning will take effect at noon today in the Westfjords and remain in force until 10 a.m. tomorrow.

TEHRAN – Director of the Department of Communicable Diseases at the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Benedetta Allegranzi, has paid a visit to Iran, conducting a technical mission to strengthen communicable disease control, particularly in Tehran, Tabriz, in the northwest of the country, and Bandar Abbas in the south.

TEHRAN – Ahmadreza Lahijanzadeh, the deputy head of the Department of Environment (DOE) for Marine and Wetlands affairs, and Ayshanie Medagangoda-Labé, the resident representative ad interim for United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Iran, held talks in Tehran on Wednesday, with a focus on the preservation of the country’s wetlands, particularly Hour al-Azim and Hamoun wetlands through provisions of water rights from Afghanistan and Iraq, respectively.