A new Africa Union (AU) mission took the helm in Somalia on New Year’s Day despite uncertainty over the final list of countries contributing troops.

The Gujarat government has approved the creation of a new Vav-Tharad district by bifurcating Banaskantha. This decision, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and addressing public demand, establishes Tharad as the new district's headquarters. The new district will encompass eight talukas while Banaskantha will retain six talukas.

Uttarakhand government partners with Indo-Tibetan Border Police to boost tourism in border villages through the 'Vibrant Village' programme. The initiative aims to enhance infrastructure, expand heli-services, create employment opportunities, and reverse migration, with ITBP aiding in identifying aerial routes for heli-tourism circuits in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh.

Maharashtra government forms a 10-member SIT to probe the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. The CID-led team aims to expedite the arrest of the remaining suspects. Villagers staged a protest for swift action. Three accused are arrested; others remain at large. Investigation includes extortion allegations tied to a windmill company.

At the same time, it is advised to use drug treatment and psychotherapy

On December 26, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, is not against Slovakia becoming a platform for talks on Ukraine

Also, the Russian president instructed to develop and submit to the State Duma a federal law «On the languages of the Peoples of the Russian Federation» until May 1

The Russian president wished the chess player strong health, success and good fortune in 2025

[RFI] Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has announced that French forces will hand over control of their military base in Abidjan in January, continuing the former colonial power's military exit from West Africa.

As Canadians take time off to celebrate, many federal offices, stores and businesses will be closed across the country on New Year's Day.

Temple-mosque disputes have escalated in Uttar Pradesh since the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, culminating in violence in Sambhal. Major disputes exist in Varanasi, Mathura, Lucknow, Budaun, Baghpat, and Jaunpur, each involving historical claims about the original sites of existing mosques.

BJP criticizes AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for not fulfilling promises such as reliable water supply, education improvements, and pollution control in Delhi. Accusing AAP of old Congress politics, BJP highlights Kejriwal's «unreliability» and questions his allowance scheme for temple priests. The BJP enumerates multiple unaddressed issues under AAP's decade-long governance.

India urges Pakistan for the swift release and repatriation of 183 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners who have completed their sentences. Additionally, India seeks immediate consular access for 18 prisoners believed to be Indian nationals. The request follows the biannual exchange of prisoner lists under a 2008 agreement.

After running people over, the driver got out of the vehicle and opened fire at police, witnesses have said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Taliban announced plans to revoke the licenses of all NGOs in Afghanistan if they disobey the order to fire female employees Read Full Article at RT.com

Lightning hit the US Capitol Building, Washington Monument, and New York landmarks on the final day of 2024 Read Full Article at RT.com

Western colonizers depicted themselves as saviors protecting locals from ‘satanic terrorists’ who were actually fighting for their freedom Read Full Article at RT.com

Vladimir Zelensky has been accused of misrepresenting a South Korean missile as a domestically produced Sapsan Read Full Article at RT.com

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs pointed out that some 160,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, had been killed or injured in Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023

Over 40 people suffered injuries in the past 48 hours, the enclave’s Health Ministry said in a statement

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that «developments at home are more important to us»

30 people suffered injuries, the local authorities said

Donald Trump said there has been 'a light over the whole world' since he's been elected and made a bold, positive prediction for 2025 as he prepares to return to the White House.

Netflix's highly-anticipated new Harlan Coben thriller Missing You is set to hit screens on New Year's Day - with a number of stars making some surprising cameos.

David, who has once again, been snubbed for a knighthood in the New Year's Honours list - brushed off the spurn as he took to Instagram in the early hours of Wednesday.

The husband of a woman being investigated after a Christmas cake she baked killed three of her family, died after eating a snack, relatives have told MailOnline.

Celebrity astrologer and psychic Inbaal Honigman has now revealed her biggest predictions for 2025.