The introduction of a «zero-tariff and low-tax» policy should give a boost to the island’s consumer and business attractiveness, Geng Songtao, an industry expert, says

According to Sergey Ryabkov, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and top brass have repeatedly said that the efforts to polish the national nuclear deterrence potential allow to say that the country's security is guaranteed

The report says the vessel has been anchored approximately 50 miles from the port city of Galveston

The Russian president said «the teams worked hard on all sides, prepared good documents, everything has been signed, and everything is moving forward»

Speaker of the House of Representatives, member of the Republican Party Mike Johnson pointed out that the Democratic Party intends to «dismantle» the foundations of the country

[New Times] Thirty students from Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) Musanze College have graduated in China after completing a year of advanced vocational training at Jinhua University of Vocational Technology (JUVT).

[New Times] Jamaican dancehall singer Chinsea Linda Lee, commonly known as Shenseea, and her countryman Mavado will perform in Kigali on January 3.

[New Times] Tour du Rwanda will return to the routes for its 18th edition with a renewed focus on both competitive racing and fan experience, as the event expands its reach beyond upcountry regions and makes a long-awaited return to Kigali's Pele Stadium.

Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea has passed away at the age of 74 after a short illness on Monday. 

Footage shows security watch on helplessly outside the Bavarian Hall in London's Hyde Park on Saturday while dozens of punters rush towards the venue.

Exercise, weight management and physiotherapy are common approaches recommended by medics, to help treat arthritis, but it is often not enough.

A 49-year-old man from Singapore has been arrested by the Indian Police Service over his alleged use of a pair of camera-fitted smart glasses inside the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala, India. Indian news outlet The Hindu said the man is of Sri Lankan descent and resides at Punggol Northshore in Singapore. He was identified by one name, Thiruneepanar. The incident happened at about 9.25am on Saturday (Dec 20), The Hindu reported. Thiruneepanar allegedly recorded visuals of the temple's northern side and a designated area for religious rites known as the Thulabharam mandapam. His actions were noticed by temple security personnel and he was referred to the local police. Thiruneepanar is now being investigated for disobedience of a lawful order and has been served a notice to appear for further police investigations. Checks online by AsiaOne indicate that, due to the temple's religious significance, image capturing or recording is forbidden. Earlier in July, a 66-year-old local man was also arrested for a similar offence at the temple. [[nid:713387]]

Large crowds are expected in Orchard Road on Christmas Eve and the police will be implementing security and traffic arrangements such as enhanced patrols and road closures to keep revellers safe. In a media release on Monday (Dec 22), the police said the arrangements will be in place from the evening of Dec 24. «Police officers, auxiliary police officers, and security officers will be deployed to manage crowds in the vicinity of Orchard Road,» said the police, adding that crowd control barricades and directional signages will also be deployed. Certain entrances and exits of Orchard MRT Station may also be closed to regulate crowd flow, and the police advised using Somerset MRT Station or other public transport options. Those visiting Orchard Road are encouraged to check the Crowd@OrchardRoad map to view real-time crowd levels and area closures. The platform will be accessible from 5pm on Dec 24. 

TEHRAN – The Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) of the country, in cooperation with the Russian Federation, is conducting workshops that provide effective strategies for the early detection and prevention of drug abuse in Tehran and eight other provinces of the country.

TEHRAN – During the closing ceremony of the second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, Iran pledged commitments to advance the implementation of the Global Strategy for Traditional Medicine 2025-2034.

TEHRAN – The 16th International Conference on Information, Knowledge Technology (IKT 2025) will kick off on Monday and will run till December 25, with scientists from six countries, namely the U.S., Spain, Canada, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and New Zealand in attendance.  

New US envoy to South Africa likely to stir ideological clash between Washington and Pretoria, political analyst Ofentse Donald Davhie said Read Full Article at RT.com

US Senator Lindsey Graham has urged Washington to ramp up sanctions against Russia if current Ukraine peace efforts fail Read Full Article at RT.com

The Northern Sea Route is emerging in New Delhi’s strategy linking resource-rich Arctic and Russian Far East to its industrial base Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU’s sanctions on Russia ended up “crushing” the bloc itself, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The professional dancer, 35, who was coupled up with The Apprentice star, 34, as part of this year's series of the BBCshow, appeared on the ITVshow to chat to step-in host Christine Lampard, 46.

Vice President Dr Jane Ansah has come under fierce public and civil society attack following revelations that she is travelling to the United Kingdom with a large, taxpayer-funded entourage to attend her husband’s 80th birthday celebrations, at an estimated cost of K2.3 billion. The trip, which Malawians learned about on Monday morning, has ignited outrage […] The post Veep Ansah under fire over K2.3 billion UK trip to attend husband’s 80th birthday as austerity crumbles appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi High Commission in South Africa was forced into emergency intervention after South African authorities impounded a dangerously overloaded Malawian bus, leaving more than a hundred passengers—including children—stranded far from home in a glaring case of cross-border transport recklessness. The incident occurred on 18 December in Polokwane, Limpopo Province, where traffic officers stopped the […] The post Overloaded and abandoned: Malawi High Commission steps in after SA authorities impound bus carrying 117 passengers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Board Chairperson of the Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation, Mary Chilima has called on different stakeholders to embrace the 2025-2026 tree planting season to combat climate change. Chilima made the appeal on Saturday, December 20, 2025 when the SKC Foundation in conjunction with C’ Steinweg Bridge Group, planted 800 tree seedlings at Nanjati Primary […] The post SKC Foundation calls for climate change, plants 800 trees appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank Plc has partnered with Lions Club Malawi in a nationwide tree-planting initiative, committing K12 million towards the procurement of seedlings as part of its environmental sustainability efforts. The initiative was launched during the District Tree Planting Day at Sankhani Primary School at Chitedze in Lilongwe and falls under the bank’s sustainability programme, FDH […] The post FDH Bank, Lions Club partner in nationwide tree-planting drive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the world steadily shrinks into a global village powered by digitisation, countries everywhere are racing to harness the power of technology. Malawi, often perceived as lagging behind in digital transformation, is quietly rewriting its story—especially in agriculture, where social media is reshaping how farmers grow, learn and sell. Once dominated by local markets and […] The post From the Field to the Feed: Celebrating Urunji Mezuwa, Malawi’s Social Media Farming Maverick appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National currencies now account for more than 96% of commercial transactions between CIS countries, Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The festive season can suddenly feel less like a celebration and more like an obstacle course of potential resentments and misunderstandings. I know this because I live it.

The influencer has blocked his entire family from the Instagram, the latest development in a feud that has resulted in his absence from all family events over the course of the year.

The feud among the Beckham clan continues to rumble on - with news of Brooklyn blocking his family on Instagram coming to light over the weekend. 

Passengers had to be offloaded from the Faro-bound aircraft after the incident at Edinburgh Airport today at 10am.

Official national accounts painted a dismal picture, with growth slightly worse than previously thought in the second quarter of the year.

Emergency services are on scene in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch after the gaping hole, around 50 metres by 50 metres in size, started to develop at 4.22am.

At 2 p.m. today, the Supreme Court will deliver its judgment in two cases brought by borrowers against Landsbankinn, concerning the terms governing variable interest rates on the bank’s loans.

In 2025, a total of 1,724 individuals with foreign citizenship who are resident in Iceland will receive old-age pensions, 1,075 will receive disability pensions, 1,464 will receive rehabilitation pensions, 30 will receive disability grants, and 794 will receive child support payments — amounting to more than 5,000 individuals in total.