«The Russian Finance Ministry grants finances for us, we wisely spend them going along with the set plan, despite all the difficulties and restrictions,» RUSADA Director General Veronika Loginova said

Caspian Pipeline Consortium also stressed that the timing of planned maintenance work was announced to oil shippers in advance and «is taken into account by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan»

Moreover, Ukraine will have to reorganize the flows of gas on the domestic market and resolve respective issues with keeping pressure in the eastern and central parts of the gas transport system, experts added

The Chinese People's Liberation Army will comprehensively strengthen military training to prevent a separatist plot by supporters of Taiwan independence and interference by outside forces, according to Spokesman Zhang Xiaogang

It is also reported that the Eagle S «noticeably slowed down» presumably at the moment when the cable between Finland and Estonia was damaged

Sergey Lavrov has warned Israel that its strikes on Syrian military infrastructure could backfire in the future Read Full Article at RT.com

The director of the Foreign Ministry’s consular department has said Moscow hasn’t imposed restrictions on visa-granting to most US citizens Read Full Article at RT.com

An unspecified number of illegal miners have been hiding in mine shafts in South Africa for months in an attempt to avoid arrest Read Full Article at RT.com

Residents of Montreal, Laval and other regions are advised that a smog warning is in effect.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional administration has announced plans for a large-scale military operation to eliminate ISIS militants in the Bari region.

New Delhi is investing over $10 billion and improving regulatory framework to develop its maritime economy  Read Full Article at RT.com

Mozambican police say protesters have forcibly freed 1,534 prisoners from a maximum-security prison in the capital Read Full Article at RT.com

Former Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko has accused fellow MPs of damaging the country with their expectations of an election Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) –The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mohamed Ahmed Amiir, met with the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission on Thursday to discuss preparations for implementing a one-person, one-vote electoral system in the Banadir region.

[allAfrica] More than 1500 inmates have escaped a prison in Mozambique amid escalating post-election violence in the country, reports the BBC. The escapees, dozens of whom have been rearrested, are said to have taken advantage of the deteriorating security situation caused by ongoing political unrest to knock down the prison walls.

Paris has proposed helping Moscow establish dialogue on the conflict without Kiev’s participation, the Russian foreign minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Audrey, who had been resuscitating the lifeless since she had been a nurse in the Blitz, crouched over Victor Cabot: '...nine, ten, eleven, twelve...'

Whether you're a hardened ghost hunter or just curious about the unknown, here are the ten most haunted destinations across the globe, compiled by travel experts at Planet Cruise.

Voters in the struggling Pennsylvania city of New Castle backed Donald Trump hoping he’d curb inflation. But he’ll be under pressure to cut federal spending.

President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for a return-to-office mandate for federal workers will face stiff resistance and union contracts that guarantee remote work.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Kiev and Western arms donors of escalating the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

The Narendra Modi-led government aims to connected Kashmir with rest of the country, providing it an economic boost   Read Full Article at RT.com

Berlin did not just turn against Russia – it forgot what made it successful in the first place Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian foreign minister has conducted an online briefing with domestic and international media to address major global issues Read Full Article at RT.com

Elon Musk believes the US president should be able to make any personnel changes in the executive branch he deems necessary Read Full Article at RT.com

Daniel founded Anderson & Co surveillance just five years ago, but in that time he's caught hundreds of cheaters, catfishes and romance scammers.

Gavin and Stacey finally came to an end with a feature-length festive finale on Wednesday, with fans quick to laud the 'perfect' conclusion, 17 years after the iconic BBC comedy first hit screens.

EXCLUSIVE: Four out of five people living in the former South Wales steel town are classed as either overweight or obese.

What a perfect Christmas present - Smithy tearfully proposing to Nessa, in an echo of the scene that broke the nation's hearts five years ago.

The images, which shows Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams and other NASA astronauts wearing Santa Claus hats, was posted earlier this week to celebrate the holidays.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali-owned businesses in Mozambique have been heavily looted amidst ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed election results.

A recent incident involving a beggar near Waterloo Street, who reportedly made $10 in just five minutes, has sparked a heated online debate. The encounter was shared by a netizen on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page on Dec 18, where the user expressed frustration at how quickly the beggar accumulated the cash. The post's caption read: «In 5 mins left with $10. Guess how much he collects a day. Better income than some doctors, accountants or lawyers.» While some agreed with the sentiment, many others criticised the post for its lack of empathy.

Indian Railways successfully conducted a trial run of an electric engine on the Anji Khad Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant step toward commencing rail services to the Kashmir Valley by January 2025. The Anji Khad Bridge is part of the USBRL project, aimed at enhancing connectivity, and is lauded for its engineering marvel.