Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed claims of a two-and-a-half-year power-sharing arrangement within the state government. He asserted that he will remain CM until the party high command decides otherwise, refuting opposition questions about a potential leadership change. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar also denied rumors of a dinner meeting, emphasizing party unity.

Enforcement Directorate's probe into the 'donkey' route uncovered a Haryana-based operator collecting property papers as security from aspirants for illegal US travel via Mexico. Searches across Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi yielded incriminating evidence, including documents and mobile phones, related to the syndicate's operations.

TEHRAN – A delegation from Afghanistan’s Food and Drug Administration met with Iranian counterparts in Tehran on Wednesday to explore the potential for expanding ties in the health sector.

Grocery price inflation is the highest its been since 2023, with the price of food bought from stores rising 4.7 per cent in November year over year. But which items have hit your grocery bill hardest? Let's break down some of the worst offenders.

The Czech authorities have ordered the Ukrainian flag removed from the Interior Ministry building Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow has returned the bodies of 1,003 Ukrainian soldiers, according to Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU will eventually have to return Russia’s sovereign assets immobilized under sanctions, President Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Eleven Nigerian soldiers detained in Burkina Faso has been released after diplomatic talks following an airspace violation dispute Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian forces have the strategic initiative on the front line and will secure more victories soon, President Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The head of state recalled that the Russian side had long ago urged the Kiev regime to withdraw its troops from the territories of the republics which do not want to live under nationalist control

The MOEX and RTS indices were up by 1.12% at 2,783.67 and 1,095.85 points, respectively

The Russian leader recalled how the report on the liberation of Seversk was presented

The Russian leader emphasized that the European Union is trying to do it overtly

The president pointed out that apart from Russia, many other countries also keep their gold and currency reserves in Europe

Malawi will raise urgent concerns about reports that some of its citizens, particularly young women, are “trapped” at a Russian military drone manufacturing facility in Alabuga during the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum ministerial conference in Cairo, Egypt, from 19-20 December. The summit, which will focus heavily on trade, comes amid growing international reports of human trafficking […] The post Malawi to Raise ‘Trapped Girls’ Issue at Russia-Africa Summit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Students hoping to join schools under the government’s free education programme, which begins in January 2026, may miss next year’s national examinations if they fail to register during the current registration period. Registration opened on November 10 and will close on December 15, 2025. The warning comes after the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) announced […] The post Students Waiting for Free Schools Risk Missing 2026 Exams appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank plc is set to post a profit after tax of between K140 billion and K151 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking a staggering 92 to 104 percent increase from last year’s K74.06 billion. The figures underscore the bank’s rapid growth and solid performance in Malawi’s competitive banking sector. Juliano Kanyongolo, […] The post FDH Bank Posts Record-Breaking Profits, Nearly Doubling Earnings to K151 Billion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In today’s digital age, Facebook has emerged as Malawi’s leading online platform for community support and resource mobilization. The social media network connects people from all walks of life, creating a virtual community where underprivileged individuals receive help and relief through influencers and organizations that mobilize resources from their audiences. According to the Dataportal report […] The post Facebook: Malawi’s Digital Link for Community Support appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has flown a Mzimba based businessman Christopher Muhammed Kazembe to Dubai after emerging winner in the bank’s ‘Mbambande Promotion’. Kazembe, a businessman from Mzimba District, left Malawi on Tuesday for a five-day all-expenses paid trip after emerging victorious in the bank’s nationwide digital banking campaign. The Mbambande Promotion was launched to encourage customers to embrace […] The post FCB promo winner flies to Dubai appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

C'est ce jeudi 18 décembre 2025, dans une structure médicale située dans le 1ᵉʳ arrondissement de Libreville, que la cérémonie de remise de matériel médical par le Rotary Club a eu lieu. Au cœur de cet événement, le club a livré un important lot de médicaments et d'équipements destinés à soutenir la 4ᵉ édition de la campagne de chirurgie réparatrice. Dans sa vision de soutenir les actions humanitaires, le Rotary Club de Libreville a offert un important lots de médicaments à une (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Revenant sur la Taxe forfaitaire d'habitation, le Chef de l'État a prévenu sur les risques de fraude et de contournement, notamment via les trafics de compteurs, qui menacent son assiette. En conséquence, il a instruit les ministres concernés ainsi que les opérateurs du secteur de déployer des mécanismes renforcés de contrôle, de prévention et de dissuasion. Cette réforme, essentielle pour élargir la base contributive et assurer l'équité territoriale, requiert un encadrement (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

​L'actualité diplomatique de ce mois de décembre 2025 met en lumière une contradiction fondamentale du néonationalisme américain : la volonté de sceller les frontières humaines tout en maintenant une porosité totale pour les ressources stratégiques. Entre les mesures migratoires de Washington et la réponse souveraine de Libreville, une nouvelle grammaire des relations internationales s'écrit sous nos yeux, révélant ce que l'on pourrait nommer une « souveraineté sélective ». Le « (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Caning for scams and scams-related offences — which were among amendments to the law passed on Nov 30 — will come into effect on Dec 30. During the introduction of the amendments in October, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said judicial caning serves the function of deterrence and proportionate punishment. «Fighting scams continues to be a top national priority. The number of scam cases and scam losses remain concerning. MHA will introduce caning for scams and scams-related offences for stronger deterrence,» said the ministry then. In just the first half of 2025, $456.4 million was lost to scammers. 

A 59-year-old man thought he could game the system by engaging a service providing «insider information» on 4D winning numbers. But he ended up losing more than $2,000 and even had his photo altered by the scammer and posted online as evidence of the service's credibility. Victim Zhu Jinzong (transliteration) told Shin Min Daily News that he contacted the trickster after chancing upon his Facebook post in end-November. The person claimed they knew someone working at the Tote Board, who could obtain the 4D numbers for the top three prizes. «I told him my finances were tight. He readily said he could help me pay [the insider fee] first, and I just needed to pay a membership fee of $328,» said the private-hire driver. After Zhu transferred the sum, they continued chatting. On Dec 6, the man was given the «winning number» of 4877 for the first prize in that day's 4D draw. Based on the information, he placed a bet of $100 and also complied with instructions to send a selfie of himself holding the betting slip. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has solidified his position as India's most influential political voice on X, dominating engagement with eight of the top 10 most-liked tweets. Globally, he ranks as the fourth most-followed person, surpassing entertainment icons and becoming the most-followed world leader in office.

Nearly two months after Ottawa denied Marineland's request to export its whales, residents in Niagara Falls, Ont., continue to wait for news on the future of the shuttered theme park's property and dozens of animals, including up to 30 belugas and four dolphins. “Every time I drive by, it makes me really sad,” a local real estate agent says.

Congress criticizes Prime Minister Modi for 'acronym-itis' following the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, which replaces the MGNREGA. The opposition protested the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name and the financial burden on states, staging a dharna after the bill's approval.

How the Ukraine conflict is pushing Europe toward economic self-harm Read Full Article at RT.com

Social issues are expected to lead the list of questions submitted from the public Read Full Article at RT.com

A senior adviser to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reportedly suggested that Japan should consider acquiring nuclear weapons Read Full Article at RT.com

The head of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has encouraged white male workers to file discrimination complaints Read Full Article at RT.com