[HRW] The fall of Uvira, the second largest city in South Kivu province, to the Rwandan-backed armed group March 23 Movement (M23) on 10 December must catalyse the European Union (EU) and its member states' response to the ongoing human rights and humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Our organizations - Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) - call on the EU and its member states to redouble action on the conflict in

[Monusco] In a context marked by persistent armed violence and the spread of false information, MONUSCO brought together representatives of local authorities, security forces, and community leaders from the Lubero territory in Beni around a common objective: strengthening civilian protection by addressing the destabilizing effects of disinformation.

The Russian landed a left hook, sending the Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev to the canvas

Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Oman is poised to forge a robust economic and strategic alliance, potentially including a free trade agreement and a joint defense partnership. India anticipates receiving spare parts for its retired Jaguar fleet from Oman.

The Supreme Court has ruled that individual liberty, while crucial, cannot override national security concerns in UAPA cases. Upholding this, the court denied bail to accused in the Jnaneshwari Express derailment case, emphasizing that barbaric acts endangering national integrity are not excusable, even after prolonged incarceration. The apex court stressed the need for expeditious trials in such grave matters.

Rahul Gandhi has demanded a Lok Sabha debate on the severe air pollution plaguing Indian cities, urging the government to present a concrete plan. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' and is predicted to turn 'severe' by Sunday, with light winds failing to disperse pollutants. Moderate fog is also expected.

The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of the Madras High Court's handling of the Karur stampede case, stating «something is going wrong in the HC.» The apex court rejected the Tamil Nadu government's plea to let its own commission investigate the incident, emphasizing the need for a fair and impartial inquiry. The SC will examine the HC registrar general's report.

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The EU has voted to freeze Russia’s foreign assets indefinitely using an emergency clause to bypass vetoes from opposing member states Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine has no candidates for justice and energy ministers a month after a large-scale graft scandal saw the previous officials sacked Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine is ready to hold an election if the West provides money and security guarantees, Vladimir Zelensky’s aide Mikhail Podoliak has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Berlin is deliberately whipping up domestic “anti-Russian sentiment” with “unfounded” accusations, the Russian Embassy in Germany has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Keir Starmer and Bart De Wever agreed that keeping up the economic pressure on Russia and putting Ukraine in the strongest possible position would remain the only way to achieve a just and lasting peace

Commenting on this decision, EU leaders did not go into these legal details, but simply called the freeze on Russian assets «indefinite»

This step is part of escalation staged by the United States to bar Venezuela from realizing its legitimate right to the free use of and trade in its natural resources, the Cuban foreign ministry emphasized

According to the agency’s statement, Ahmed al-Dabbashi, also known as al-Amu, was killed during an operation to arrest his associates in Sabratha, a city located west of Tripoli

A European diplomat briefed on the plan noted that it was not clear whether the EU leadership backed Ukrainian accession, the news agency said

The agreement in principle reached between Quebec’s family doctors and the Legault government scraps penalties for doctors who miss performance targets, along with a host of other concessions.

The statement from CBSA neither reveals the nationalities of the individuals nor details about their applications — but Surrey, B.C., Mayor Brenda Locke says she's «appalled» to learn the suspects are claiming refugee status to evade deportation.

UNESCO is to support Jamaica’s hurricane-battered education sector by helping with the provision of learning kits for students in grades 7-9, and targeted grants to 100 student-teachers at Sam Sharpe Teachers College in St James. The assistance aims to ensure continuity of learning, particularly for students and student-teachers from the hardest-hit communities, a statement said. It will help with printing of the kits.

Landspítali University Hospital has set up temporary accommodation for patients in a parking garage on the ground floor of the hospital in Fossvogur. Rafn Benediktsson, director of the emergency department, says that infections and contagious illnesses have made it necessary to do everything possible to keep patients separated.

The Russian central bank has made the first move in what is likely to be a long game of legal chess Read Full Article at RT.com

China is making a bold bid to shape how the world thinks about war, peace, and power in the decades ahead Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev and its European backers hope to wait out Trump to pursue a war with Russia with his successor, Stevan Gajic has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky is desperate to retain power, as stepping down would mean “political death,” Anton Orlov has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU has voted to freeze Russia’s foreign assets indefinitely using an emergency clause to bypass vetoes from opposing member states Read Full Article at RT.com

Adm. Frank Bradley’s legal adviser has emerged as a key figure as members of Congress assess whether the killing of two men violated the law of armed conflict.

President Donald Trump has increasingly pressured his administration to find widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, despite those claims having been debunked and dismissed in dozens of cases by the courts.

In a pair of nearly simultaneous votes this week in the Indiana legislature and in Congress, GOP lawmakers issued unusual displays of defiance.

The deployment of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites is rapidly transforming global communications, providing low-latency and high-speed internet from altitudes generally below 2 000 km. However, this vital infrastructure is vulnerable to sophisticated cyber threats such as jamming and hijacking. In response, existing EU frameworks on cybersecurity and physical resilience are being complemented with the proposed EU space act. This new regime is set to reinforce binding cybersecurity and resilience measures – including encryption, secure authentication and comprehensive supply-chain risk management – to strengthen the security of space assets and operations. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The location of the fault on the Neskaupstaður Line 1 has now been identified. It has proven difficult to access the site because of the heavy snow in the area.