The rampant corruption in Ukraine is becoming “obvious” even to Kiev’s Western backers, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A $100-million graft scandal has blown the issue of systemic graft in Zelensky’s Ukraine wide open Read Full Article at RT.com

Venezuela has announced a “massive deployment” of troops in response to the US naval armada approaching its waters Read Full Article at RT.com

Major media players wonder whether a $100 million graft scheme in the vital energy sector might spell the former comedian’s political demise Read Full Article at RT.com

Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament has passed a bill banning LGBTQ and pedophilia promotion in media and online to protect children Read Full Article at RT.com

The Tree for Boston has been felled and the city's mayor, Michelle Wu, was in Lunenburg County for the occasion on Wednesday. As Brett Ruskin reports, the holiday tradition honours the help Boston provided Nova Scotia after the Halifax Explosion of 1917.

A report from Nasittuq Corporation shows an employee working with the logistics company on Brevoort Island was taking photos of a polar bear when a second bear attacked and killed him.

The Milton, Ont., murder trial of a Burlington couple is hearing from the younger brother of a 12-year-old who died while the two were in the process of trying to adopt the boys. Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney have pleaded not guilty in the 2022 death and to other charges.

Police reports of violence against elderly people aged 67 and older have been steadily increasing in recent years. So far this year, 31 cases have been reported — already exceeding the total for all of last year, when there were 18.

Jammu and Kashmir police have intensified operations against terror support networks and the Jamaat-e-Islami, conducting extensive searches and questioning over 500 individuals in Kulgam. This crackdown follows the unearthing of a «white-collar» terror network. Authorities also ordered the attachment of a lawyer's Srinagar home in connection with a 2009 case involving anti-India speeches.

India's cabinet has approved increased royalty rates for graphite, zirconium, caesium, and rubidium to boost domestic mining and production. This move aims to enhance energy and supply chain security amidst a global scramble for critical minerals. The new ad valorem royalty structure, particularly for graphite, is expected to unlock significant mineral resources, including associated critical minerals like lithium.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formed a 31-member parliamentary committee to scrutinize three bills concerning the removal of PMs, CMs, and ministers under arrest for 30 days. Most opposition parties boycotted the panel, citing constitutional and federalism concerns, with only three opposition MPs joining. The bills propose disqualification upon 30 consecutive days of arrest for serious criminal charges.

India has achieved a remarkable 21% drop in TB cases, yet still represents a quarter of global infections. Intensified national efforts have significantly boosted diagnosis and treatment coverage, with success rates now exceeding the global average. This progress, despite the persistent challenge, highlights India's commitment to eradicating the disease.

Just a fortnight before a crucial Budget, Keir Starmer has been plunged deeper into chaos  by an extraordinary pre-emptive strike on plotters.

In his view, a full-scale confrontation is brewing between independent anti-corruption agencies and Zelensky’s inner circle, the consequences of which could be severe

The spokesman noted that Russia wants to make quicker progress on settling the conflict and is waiting for the US to demonstrate its readiness

The intergovernmental talks may discuss an agreement on the creation of a free trade zone between India and the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as other key issues of bilateral cooperation, the FIEO chief said

The relevance of such a step is increasing amid inflammatory calls on Georgia coming from outside to use military force to return the ‘breakaway regions,’ as well as NATO’s undisguised plans to ‘develop’ this nation, including conducting drills and other military training activities on its territory," the Russian Foreign Ministry said

It will lead to expanded trade and increased investment on both sides, FIEO Director General and CEO Ajay Sahai noted

Now is the moment to ensure your household finances and long-term investments are sufficiently robust to withstand Rachel Reeves' attack.

Prosecutors in Milan have opened an investigation into Italian tourists who allegedly paid £70,000 to shoot innocent people in 'human safari' hunting trips to Sarajevo, with extra charged to kill children.

TEHRAN – The vice president of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has represented Iran at the 26th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-26).

TEHRAN – According to a recent survey, 83.8 percent of people in the country tend to benefit from Iranian traditional medicine, the director of the health ministry’s Persian medicine office has said.

TEHRAN – Thanks to developing neonatal intensive care units (NICU) and training more than 400 experts in the field in the country, the country has managed to lower the infant mortality rate from 30 deaths to 7 deaths per 1,000 live births over the past forty years, an expert at the Iranian Neonatal Health Congress has said.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, appearing at a G-7 gathering in Canada, faces renewed questions about America’s foreign policy aims.

Authorities say 46 kilograms of the drug was recovered in late September after running search warrants in the southwestern Ontario border city.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath lauded Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's role in unifying India, drawing parallels with PM Modi's vision for a 'Shreshth India'. He asserted that those compromising national security will face consequences, highlighting recent developments like the Statue of Unity and grand temples in Kashi and Ayodhya as testaments to this new resolve and India's embracing of its heritage.

US President Donald Trump has urged the Israeli government to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption case Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian military has made new gains to the south of Mirnograd, advancing on the encircled Ukrainian-held Donbass city Read Full Article at RT.com

A major corruption scheme within Ukraine’s energy sector, involving one of Vladimir Zelensky’s associates, has seen two ministers resign Read Full Article at RT.com