According to the agency, the Venezuelan leader expressed a willingness to leave the country with family members «provided he and his family members had full legal amnesty, including the removal of all US sanctions and the end of a flagship case he faces before the International Criminal Court»

Kiev had planned to deploy these groups «as an absolute last resort,» Igor Kimakovsky said

The Delhi High Court has directed the CBFC to review objections from the parents of Major Mohit Sharma concerning the film 'Dhurandhar'. The parents claim the movie, slated for release on December 5, is inspired by the decorated officer's life without family or Army consent. CBFC will consider these concerns before certification, potentially consulting the Army.

Prime Minister Modi offered India's unwavering support to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, India has dispatched emergency rations and relief materials via naval ships and air force aircraft. Indian helicopters have conducted extensive rescue operations, aiding over 150 individuals from various nationalities, demonstrating strong solidarity.

India's HIV epidemic shows significant progress with declining deaths and new infections, outperforming global trends. However, alarming surges are reported in Northeast states like Mizoram and Nagaland, exceeding the national average. Drug use and changing sexual behaviors are linked to these regional spikes, demanding focused attention.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over the critical health of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, offering India's full support for her treatment. This gesture comes amid Zia's party accusing India of backing rival Sheikh Hasina, highlighting a complex geopolitical dynamic as Bangladesh approaches elections.

More than 800 Singaporeans affected by the Hat Yai floods in southern Thailand have reached Singapore safely, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.The 822 Singaporeans had e-registered with or reached out to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).In a Facebook post on Monday (Dec 1), Dr Balakrishnan said that MFA's consular response teams have «worked tirelessly» on the ground to reach Singaporeans and help bring them home. He thanked the Thai government, the Royal Thai Armed Forces, non-governmental organisations and volunteers — acknowledging that their «swift support» had enabled MFA to assist Singaporeans effectively. Dr Balakrishnan also expressed gratitude to the Malaysian government, which helped to receive Singaporeans where possible and provided timely support during evacuation efforts.In an earlier update on Nov 28, MFA said that 893 Singaporeans had reached out to them. 

SINGAPORE — More than 52ha of forested land and streams near Nanyang Technological University is slated to be cleared for the expansion of an industrial district in Jurong.JTC Corporation said on Dec 1 that the clearance is for the development of the CleanTech Park and Bahar precincts of the 620ha Jurong Innovation District, a five-precinct advanced manufacturing hub that is being progressively built since 2019.The 116ha project site for the CleanTech Park, which will be Singapore's first eco-business park, and Bahar is located along Jalan Bahar, near the PIE intersection.Larger than Thomson Nature Park, the forested area comprises a mix of mature forest patches, vegetation that has recolonised abandoned kampungs and plantations, as well as forest streams, a rare habitat here that cannot be easily re-created.A total of 56 flora and fauna species significant for conservation are expected to be affected, including the heavily trafficked Sunda pangolin and the harlequin butterfly, a reddish brown insect adorned with silver spots on the brink of extinction in Singapore.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused PM Modi of «dramabazi» and undermining parliamentary conventions. He highlighted the government's refusal to debate public issues and the passage of bills without discussion. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the «drama» surrounding BLO deaths and UP polls, demanding compensation and a probe into voter list exercises allegedly favouring the BJP.

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan's first day as Rajya Sabha chairman saw a warm welcome from the treasury benches, led by PM Modi, praising his democratic rise. However, the opposition, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, clashed with the treasury, raising concerns about the previous chairman's sudden exit and demanding equal treatment for opposition voices.

India has vehemently refuted Pakistani media claims of denying airspace for humanitarian aid flights to Sri Lanka. Official sources confirmed the request was expeditiously cleared within four hours, despite Pakistan's prior airspace ban on Indian airlines, emphasizing the decision was purely humanitarian.

The Senate Democratic leader said local law enforcement told him the threats alleged the “2020 election was rigged.”

La baisse du prix du carburant est effective depuis ce lundi dans toutes les stations-service du fenua. Moins 5 francs sur le litre d’essence et de gasoil — une décision annoncée la semaine dernière par le gouvernement. Certains automobilistes s'en réjouissent, d'autres trouvent que ce n'est « pas grand-chose ».

NATO general’s words about a “preemptive strike” on Russia show the bloc is seeking escalation of conflict, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Alicia Novas, 19, and Declan Winkless, 30, both admitted committing misconduct in public office during a four-month fling at HMP Five Wells last year.

Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt called the current activity shuttle diplomacy, when Washington «speaks equally with both sides»

It creates conditions for the advancement of the entire group of troops, Russian Defense Minister noted

Russian President noted that in recent days control has been established over several large settlements

According to the publication, «Andrew has already been stripped of his birthright to be a prince and an HRH and had his Duke of York title removed from the Roll of the Peerage»

Three settlement in Kharkov Region liberated by Russian forces in November

Republicans are racing to craft health care plans ahead of a planned vote, as the deadline looms to act on soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act subsidies.

The 79-year-old president also underwent imaging for abdominal health, and he “remains in excellent overall health,” Trump’s physician said.

The call between Gen. Dan Caine and leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees occurred as both panels opened inquiries into the Sept. 2 attack.

Tourists recreating on Margarita Island will return back to Russia by a scheduled flight of Nordwind Airlines from the city of Porlamar

According to the embassy, despite an order from the authorities in power, many schools have not yet reopened

The French president said earlier after talks with Vladimir Zelensky that he doesn’t feel he has the right to «lecture» Ukraine over the corruption scandal unfolding there

European Commission representative Thomas Regnier didn't provide the exact amount of support

Apart from that, Commander of the Battlegroup Center Valery Solodchuk reported to the president about the progress in the elimination of a Ukrainian battlegroup near the Krasnoarmeysk-Dimitrov agglomeration

Les contaminations locales augmentent et l’association Agir contre le sida s’inquiète des nouveaux comportements qui amplifient encore les risques : des rendez-vous sexuels passés sur Internet avec des personnes anonymes et, comme on le constate en ce moment aux Fidji, une consommation d’ice par intraveineuse.

Et si l’élection de Miss France était déjà jouée ? C’est en tout cas ce que laisse à penser l’Intelligence artificielle. Selon certains modèles d’IA, le nom de celle qui succèdera à la Martiniquaise Angélique Angarni-Filopon est connu, tout comme ceux de ses dauphines. Et les Outre-mer seraient, une fois encore, bien classées comme le révèle le journal Le Parisien.

Les cas de grippe sont en nette augmentation. 15 cas ont été rapportés lors de la semaine du 17 novembre, soit plus du double par rapport à la semaine précédente, d'après l'Arass. Parmi eux, 8 ont nécessité une hospitalisation dont 3 passages en réanimation.

Dix mois d’engagement et un objectif : former 50 000 jeunes d’ici 2035. Emmanuel Macron a présenté, jeudi dernier, le service national militaire volontaire, qui va entrer en vigueur dans quelques mois. Ces annonces du chef de l’État continuent de susciter des réactions en Polynésie.