Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim mayor of New York City, was sworn in Thursday, marking a generational shift in the city’s leadership with his promises to address affordability.

«Given geopolitical tensions, we set ourselves the goals of further consolidating CSTO member states, strengthening allied ties, and deepening coordination on key international issues,» the minister noted

According to Dmitry Peskov, «the regional governor briefed the head of state on the investigative actions and also announced that as the investigative team's work progresses and the bodies of the dead are being identified, and information and names will be published on the regional administration's website»

Lieutenant-General Apty Alaudinov noted that Ukraine is reporting to US President Donald Trump its readiness to sign a peace agreement, while simultaneously taking actions that provoke the Russian side to retaliate

Despite the influx of foreign investment, some countries, such as the Central African Republic, will remain among the least electrified on the planet

President of Iceland Halla Tómasdóttir conferred the Order of the Falcon on 14 Icelanders at a formal ceremony held at Bessastaðir today, in keeping with the tradition on New Year’s Day.

À l'aube de cette nouvelle année 2026, je m'adresse à vous avec une émotion sincère et une profonde gratitude. En cet instant symbolique où une page se tourne et une autre s'ouvre, je veux d'abord vous dire merci pour votre confiance. Vous êtes la force vive de notre Nation. Tout au long de cette année, j'ai rencontré partout dans notre pays, des femmes courageuses, des jeunes déterminés, et des familles debout malgré les difficultés. Ces rencontres nourrissent mon engagement et (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital, Nigerian authorities said late Wednesday night. The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medallist was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) says domestically, the fluid geopolitical tension between the United States and Venezuela is contributing to building economic uncertainty. “Nonetheless, inflation is...

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it will write off estimated water charges for customers who have not been served with a water supply since the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The Category Five storm hit Jamaica on October 28 last year. The...

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness rang in the New Year alongside survivors of Hurricane Melissa in Black River, as fireworks lit up the waterfront for the first time in St Elizabeth, offering reassurance and clear recovery timelines to residents...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that a four-year-old child has died after being shot during a deadly firefight between gunmen and the police in the Brown’s Lane area of Granville, St James early on New Year’s Day. The JCF said...

According to security officials, the drones must have carried 10-15 kilograms of TNT

Valeurs Actuelles notes the complete lack of response from Kiev's European allies

Since 2022, Russian biathletes have been barred from competing in international events

Although the FIB Congress agenda was finalized and published prior to the IOC's communication, Adamfi confirmed that the Executive Board will deliberate on this issue at its next meeting

The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case over a terrorist act

Security forces launched a combing operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after a drone reportedly dropped an IED and weapons. Searches by the Army, special operations group, and local police recovered a bag with ammunition rounds and a suspected IED in a tiffin box.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached agricultural land worth Rs 10 lakh belonging to Pakistan-based terror handler Rafiq Nai. Nai, a launch commander for Tahreek-ul-Mujahideen / Jammu Kashmir Ghaznavi Force, is accused of supervising narcotics and weapons smuggling and facilitating terrorist infiltration. This action is part of a strategy to dismantle terror support networks.

New Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra prioritizes addressing people's aspirations and preserving the Union territory's civilisational history of peace. He also voiced concerns over Ladakh's fragile ecology, cautioning against reckless development amid heightened demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule status.

National Conference expresses concern over alleged assaults on Kashmiri shawl sellers nationwide, with J&K government to address the issue with concerned state governments. The Union Home Ministry has taken note of the attacks, and the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has urged the Home Minister for intervention.

A 19-year-old Bangladeshi national, Shariful Islam Bhuiyan, was apprehended by BSF near the international border in Jammu. He arrived in India on December 1, 2025, and claimed to be a tourist seeking a Portugal visa. Authorities are verifying his travel documents and digital devices.

Union Fertilizers Minister J P Nadda launched an integrated e-bill system to digitally process fertilizer subsidies worth approximately Rs 2 lakh crore. This move replaces manual procedures with a fully digital workflow, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accountability through a centralized, tamper-proof digital audit trail. The system accelerates payment timelines and strengthens financial controls.

The voluntary grocery code of conduct for grocers, suppliers, wholesalers and primary producers in Canada is set to fully roll out on Thursday.

Keith Kellogg will step down from his post sometime in January, according to Reuters Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian experts were able to extract navigational data from one of the downed UAVs, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel will prohibit Gaza aid groups if they fail to provide information about their Palestinian staff Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s Defense Ministry has said it will give the US evidence that Ukrainian UAVs targeted President Putin’s home Read Full Article at RT.com

A child has been killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on a civilian vehicle in Russia’s Kherson Region, the local governor has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Two notorious criminals, Vikas Gulia and Dhirpal, have been handed life imprisonment under the stringent MCOCA law in Delhi. The court found them guilty of sustained organized criminal activity, including murder and extortion, despite previous bail. This conviction highlights the police's success in curbing dangerous crime syndicates.

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — A fire ripped through a bar’s New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort less than two hours after midnight Thursday, with dozens of people feared dead and about 100 more injured, most seriously, police said....

The Republic of Korea has donated US$300,000 to support Jamaica’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The contribution was formally handed over during a ceremony held recently at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade offices...

Phase two of the clean-up of Black River in St Elizabeth is now under way, with the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) deploying additional resources to accelerate debris removal following Hurricane Melissa. During clean-up...