The Sunday meeting suggests that Washington and Kyiv are closing in on a joint position to end the war. Russia, however, will probably reject the plan.

Negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement took place in Miami on December 20 and 21

At the same time, weapons are being supplied «both to the units involved in the special military operation and to the armed forces as a whole,» the Russian president added

According to RFU Secretary General Maxim Mitrofanov, this concerns state authorities, major corporations and big businesses

According to Anna Thandi Moraka, South Africa will rely heavily on Russia to teach it about the peaceful use of nuclear energy

The state arms program is a long-term planning document that stipulates developing, producing and maintaining the combat readiness of armaments, military and special equipment

Six individuals aged between 19 and 34 were arrested following a two-week operation for their suspected involvement in scams as money mules. In a statement on Friday (Dec 26), the police said that another 13 individuals, aged between 17 and 60, are also under investigation. The operation, conducted by officers from the Central Division Investigation Branch, took place between Dec 10 and Dec 24.The suspects are believed to be involved in more than 45 cases of scams comprising mainly e-commerce scams, friend impersonation scams, job scams, government official impersonation scams, investment scams and rental scams, where victims reportedly lost over $406,800.They are being investigated for the alleged offences of cheating, abetting unknown persons to secure unauthorised access to the bank’s computer system and money laundering.

(AP) —Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, has been sentenced to 15 years and a hefty US$2.8 billion in fines after being convicted in a corruption trial. The case is tied to the multibillion-dollar looting of the nation's wealth fund...

His overarching theme was the joy of pilgrimage, writes ROBERT HARDMAN. This is, after all, a King who, in past years, would go off for a restorative retreat at a remote Greek monastery.

There are so many women like me - including fellow mothers - spiralling further into addiction, aided and abetted by the season of excess.

I love this time of the year. But it is bitter sweet for farmers, writes JAMIE BLACKETT.

Several other swimmers had to be dragged to safety from the choppy waters at Budleigh Salterton as high winds created huge swells.

Our audit of Food Standards Agency (FSA) food hygiene ratings - part of a wider series unmasking the nation's dirtiest shops - found 1,224 failed inspections.

Megha Majumdar's new novel, 'A Guardian and a Thief’, is an Oprah's Book Club selection, a finalist for the National Book Award and the Kirkus Prize, and on the longlist for the American Library Association's Andrew Carnegie Medal. Her first book, 'A Burning’, was nominated for the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle's John Leonard Prize and the Carnegie Medal, and won a Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar in India.

India has raised concerns with the US over the abrupt cancellation of pre-scheduled H-1B visa interviews for thousands of Indian applicants. These interviews, postponed for enhanced social media vetting, have caused significant delays and hardships for skilled workers unable to return to their jobs in the US.

India's women's safety challenges persist in 2025, with official crime data revealing only a fraction of the reality. Decades of reforms haven't erased gender inequality, social stigma, and uneven justice access, leaving many incidents unreported due to fear, family pressure, and systemic barriers. This gap between reported crimes and lived experiences highlights the ongoing struggle for safety.

Dr. Dimple Padawe, Dean of Government Dental College, was crowned 'Mrs India Classic', using the platform to raise awareness about oral cancer, especially in tribal communities. Her impactful national costume, featuring a digitally printed saree and a crown of artificial cigarettes, symbolized the disease's devastating effects.

[Premium Times] Across six host cities and nine stadiums, players have stepped up in crucial moments earning Men of the Match honours, shaping results and giving fans early markers of who could matter most as the tournament develops

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared the national document on women’s health as a comprehensive and strategic initiative to enhance women’s physical, mental, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia will support the implementation of 15 out of 115 research projects proposed after the second joint call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Russian Science Foundation (RSF).

Ce 24 décembre, à Franceville, j'ai partagé un moment de joie avec les enfants de la ville. Des cadeaux remis, des rires échangés, et quelques tours de manège à Franceville Land, simplement pour le plaisir d'être ensemble. Voir leurs sourires, les entendre rire, les regarder s'émerveiller… C'est cela, la magie de Noël. Ces instants comptent. Parce que nos enfants sont précieux. Parce qu'ils méritent des souvenirs heureux, faits de douceur, de fête et d'insouciance. Merci aux (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

An Axios reporter has claimed the two leaders are set to talk at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, citing officials in Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com

Among the Epstein files are records on his death in New York’s Metropolitan Correctional Center, but nothing so far challenges a ruling that he died by suicide.

Red-state farmers continue to struggle under damaging inflation and the fallout of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, especially with China.

TEHRAN – Highlighting Iran’s extensive capabilities in science and technology, Rolliansyah Soemirat, the Indonesian ambassador to Tehran, has said the new Indonesian administration intends to develop scientific and technological ties with Iran.

TEHRAN – Iranian and Armenian officials have agreed to accelerate the implementation of joint projects in the health sector, particularly the registration of food, medicine, and medical equipment.

The Russian security agency has reported thwarting a Ukrainian terrorist plot involving an 18-year-old woman Read Full Article at RT.com

Germany is using EU sanctions as a pretext to harass Russians, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Read Full Article at RT.com