Putin also took part in the ceremony of opening international airports in Magadan, Cheboksary, and Stavropol

The Al Arabiya television channel said that, citing a source

Reuters reported earlier that oil supplies to Belarus and EU countries via Druzhba had been suspended on December 19 due to technical problems

Ahmed аl-Sharaa expressed hope for building strategic relations with Lebanon

According to the Houthi spokesman, the strike on US vessels was delivered with the use of «eight cruise missiles and 17 drones»

Le Ministre de la Justice, Garde des Sceaux, Paul –Marie Gondjout a ouvert ce vendredi 20 décembre 2024 les travaux de l'atelier de formation des membres de la commission nationale de prévention et de lutte contre la traite des personnes. « Je tiens à adresser mes félicitations aux commissaires sélectionnés du fait de leur expertise avérée dans le domaine de la lutte contre la traite des êtres humains (…) Au regard de la qualité des acteurs réunis ici, je n'ai aucun doute que vos (...) - JUSTICE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Ministre de la Justice, Garde des Sceaux, Paul Marie Gondjout a été installé à la tête de la Commission Nationale de Prévention et de Lutte contre les Traites des Personnes par le Premier Ministre, Chef du gouvernement, Raymond Ndong Sima le mardi 17 décembre 2024 à la Primature. « Nous avons été installés ce matin par le Premier Ministre. A la fin de cette semaine, nous tiendrons la première réunion de la Commission Nationale de Prévention et de Lutte contre les Traites des (...) - JUSTICE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville, le 21 Décembre 2024-Le Président de la Transition, Président de la République, Chef de l'État, le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a procédé ce jour à la mise en service officielle du rond point d'Acaé Baptisé Jean François Aveyra, sis à Ozoungue dans le 5 ème arrondissement. Réalisés par la société locale dénommée Mika Services, les travaux d'aménagement et de modernisation du carrefour Acaé résultent de la volonté des plus hautes autorités en tête desquelles le (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Director Þorleifur Örn Arnarsson and visual artist Erna Mist Yamagata are creating their world in a new home. They met over a year ago and are now working together for the first time on Tennessee Williams’s play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, which will premiere at the City Theatre on December 28. The couple is expecting a child in January, but Arnarson has a 13-year-old son from a previous marriage.

President-elect Trump has expressed outrage over Panama Canal’s “rip-off” fees and vowed to keep the trade route out of the “wrong hands” Read Full Article at RT.com

Berlin is unable or unwilling to think independently in a way that would prioritize its interests over Washington’s agenda Read Full Article at RT.com

Tommy Severn, the captain of Polo England who has played with both Princes William and Harry, has joined the chorus of derision, I can reveal, criticising the show as 'very weird'.

Press freedom advocates say they fear that the second Trump administration will ramp up pressure on journalists, in keeping with the president-elect’s combative rhetoric.

In an interview with the Post, retiring Senator Joe Manchin discusses what he thinks his legacy is and the role he wants to play in politics moving forward.

President Biden’s historic one-day clemency act included commutations that sparked outrage, in part because the White House skipped normal vetting procedures.

TEHRAN –The administration has focused on increasing women's share of entrepreneurship in the science and technology sector from currently 12 percent to 30 percent, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, has said.

TEHRAN –According to Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), no single organization will be able to successfully preserve the environment on its own; environmental issues will be best addressed through public participation.

TEHRAN – On the occasion of National Mother’s Day, which fell on December 22 this year, a total of 1,000 female prisoners of unintentional crimes were released across the country.

TEHRAN –Barekat Charity Foundation is planning to inaugurate a heart mobile clinic in deprived areas to conduct cardiovascular screenings.

Qatar may halt gas exports to the European Union if fined by Brussels under the bloc’s carbon-emission due diligence directive Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has reshuffled his cabinet, dismissing and appointing key ministers in a decree issued on Sunday.

An aircraft that went missing in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Thursday has been found, the emergencies services have said Read Full Article at RT.com

Over 30 people have been killed in a traffic collision in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais Read Full Article at RT.com

Members of the president-elect’s team reportedly plan to announce a withdrawal from the WHO on January 20 Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicts 480 casualties on Ukrainian army over past day

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Parbhani, Maharashtra, to meet families of two deceased individuals following violence sparked by alleged desecration of an Indian Constitution replica. Forty arrests were made after protests and stone-pelting erupted. While allegations of custodial death exist, the Chief Minister denies police brutality. The BJP criticizes Gandhi's visit as a «drama.»

Epigamia co-founder Rohan Mirchandani, 42, died from a sudden cardiac arrest on December 21. His passing follows other recent losses in the startup world, raising concerns about stress-related illnesses among young professionals. Mirchandani, an NYU and Wharton alumnus, founded Drums Food International in 2013, leading Epigamia to become a prominent yogurt brand in India.

RIYADH: Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, said that more than 12 million people have attended Riyadh Season so far this year. The diverse range of offerings at Riyadh Season, which began in October and lasts to March 2025, continues to captivate audiences. Recent additions, including The Groves and Souq Al-Awaleen, have further enhanced the visitor experience. The opening of the Courchevel Zone in Boulevard World has allowed visitors to enjoy a unique winter experience.

RIYADH: The Saudi Interior Ministry conducted inspection campaigns in the Kingdom between Dec. 12-18 to ensure compliance with residency, labor and border security laws. During this period, 20,159 violations were recorded, including 11,302 for residency violations, 5,652 for border security violations, and 3,205 for labor law violations.

ROME: Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, met Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, in the Pope’s Vatican office recently. During the meeting, they discussed topics of mutual cooperation and common interest, the Muslim World League wrote on X on Saturday. The CEO of the league in the US and UK, Muath Alamri, wrote on X: “This meeting serves as an excellent example of religious diplomacy. Faith leaders should collaborate more effectively to promote understanding and tolerance among communities.”  

RIYADH: The agricultural landscape of the Najran region, historically a cultural and economic anchor, now stands at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s push for food security, environmental stewardship, and economic vitality, according to a report from the Saudi Press Agency published on Saturday.

RIYADH: Henry Moores, a British influencer, has made an unusual journey to Riyadh for the high-profile boxing rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, having walked across Saudi Arabia from the UAE. Describing the trip as an opportunity he “simply couldn’t afford to miss,” Moores told Arab News: “Riyadh has long been on my radar for many years, and when the opportunity presented itself through the Fury fight, everything aligned perfectly.”

Calin Georgescu’s surprise first round Romanian election win was canceled due to “irregularities” and alleged interference from Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com