According to the Economic Development Ministry, inflation for the period from January 1 to 12, 2026, was 1.26%

Maria Zakharova emphasized that the current «socio-economic state of the republic can be described as nothing other than catastrophic»

The range of cartridges used in this weapon has been expanded as a result of the upgrade

Earlier, Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev met with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner for more than two hours of talks

The Russia’s top female racquet is now set to play in the third round against Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse

The Pentagon develops contingency plans for various unforeseen military circumstances, the publication noted

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, January 21st

Europe needs a clear understanding and strategy that reflects geopolitical realities, Handelsblatt reported, citing Raffaele Piria, a Senior Fellow at the Berlin-based Ecologic Institute

Speaking about Rosatom's performance in 2025, Alexey Likhachev noted that electricity generation was above 2024 levels and is expected to exceed planned targets by 2.5 bln kWh

The publication reported that additional air defense systems, including Patriot and Thaad missile systems, are necessary to repel possible retaliatory strikes from Iran

The Pentagon plans cuts to the US role in NATO advisory and training bodies, the Washington Post has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

India has withdrawn the families of diplomats in Bangladesh as a precautionary measure weeks ahead of elections Read Full Article at RT.com

Nearly 600,000 people have been affected by severe flooding in Mozambique, officials say Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian foreign minister has accused France of attempting in “every way” to block the establishment of stable governments in the Sahel Read Full Article at RT.com

Military officials said the motor vessel Sagitta is the seventh tanker in the Caribbean apprehended for allegedly defying US sanctions Read Full Article at RT.com

Tuesday’s witnesses included those who saw Myles Gray acting unusually before he made his way into a Joffre Avenue yard in Burnaby, near the Vancouver border.

Quebec provincial police are reporting a significant increase in intimate partner violence cases, though they say it does not necessarily mean more violence is occurring.

Oxford Properties is fighting in court to stop Fairweather from taking over the large space that was once occupied by Hudson’s Bay, arguing its stores feel «downmarket» and could damage the mall’s image.

Canada’s lone Formula One driver has spent his career plagued by the claim that he hasn’t earned his spot in F1. But all eyes are on 2026 and the overhaul in F1’s technical regulations that could finally change everything.

The partner of Canada's worst mass shooter survived years of abuse before he would go on a rampage that killed 22 people across rural Nova Scotia. Her experiences are detailed in a book released Tuesday and speak to a wider truth, she says: that the violence that begins behind closed doors can spill into society.

Manirul Islam, threatening the Election Commission, is not his first brush with controversy, as the Farakka MLA was accused of leading a mob to the Block Development Office (BDO) in his constituency and ransacking the space, leaving officials injured. After the incident, BJP MLA Gouri Sankar attacked Mamata Banerjee for instigating her party cadres across the state to commit riots and violence.

A forward-looking and comprehensive European immigration policy, based on solidarity, is a key objective for the European Union. Immigration policy is intended to establish a balanced approach to dealing with both regular and irregular immigration. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The European Committee of the Regions is made up of 329 members representing the regional and local authorities of the 27 Member States of the European Union. It issues opinions sought on the basis of mandatory (as required by the Treaties) and voluntary consultation and, where appropriate, own-initiative opinions. Its members are not bound by any mandatory instructions. They are independent in the performance of their duties, in the European Union’s general interest. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Indirect taxes include value-added tax (VAT) and excise duties on alcohol, tobacco and energy. The standard VAT system generally applies to goods and services bought and sold for use or consumption in the EU. Excise duties are levied on the sale or use of specific products. EU legislative activities are aimed at coordinating and harmonising VAT law and harmonising duties on alcohol, tobacco and energy, to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market. Parliament’s legislative role with regard to VAT and excise duties is limited to the consultation procedure. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The EU Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) is a central plank of the EU’s broader internal security architecture. Law enforcement cooperation and policies are still developing, with a special focus on countering terrorism, cybercrime and other serious and organised forms of crime. The main goal is to achieve a safer Europe for the benefit of everyone in the EU, in compliance with fundamental rights and data protection rules, as requested several times by Parliament. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The need for effective communication has a legal basis in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (the Charter), which guarantees the right to be informed about EU issues for all citizens. The EU institutions have developed several tools and services to stay in contact with and inform the public. Since its formal launch in 2012, the European Citizens’ Initiative has allowed citizens to become more directly involved in new legislation and EU issues. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Manirul Islam, threatening the Election Commission of India, is not his first brush with controversy, as the Farakka MLA was accused of leading a mob to the Block Development Office (BDO) in his constituency and ransacking the space, leaving officials injured. After the incident, BJP MLA Gouri Sankar attacked Mamata Banerjee for instigating her party cadres across the state to commit riots and violence.

Eighty people were evacuated after a fire broke out at an eatery in Boat Quay on Tuesday (Jan 20). In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that it was alerted to the fire at 78 Boat Quay at about 11.20pm.  «The fire involved cooking equipment on the ground floor,» said SCDF, adding that the blaze was extinguished using a water jet. As a precautionary measure, the police and SCDF evacuated 80 persons from neighbouring units. One person was assessed by a paramedic for smoke inhalation but declined to be sent to the hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation, said SCDF.  PHOTO: Xiaohongshu/Orbit [[nid:728504]]esther.lam@asiaone.com 

A viral video, first posted in 2024, showing a man in Malaysia breaking out in a series of impromptu dance moves as a dog charges at him has recently resurfaced on social media amid laughter and debate.In the 2024 video posted by TikTok user NrDahliaRostam, a man is seen walking out from a landed residential property when a free-roaming dog across the street starts charging towards him, albeit with a slight limp.The man stops briefly for a second to consider his actions before breaking out into a series of dance moves.As he starts shuffling his feet in all directions, the dog is seen mirroring his moves. After about 10 seconds, the man stops and stands his ground before backing off. The dog then moves away from the gate as well.The original video, which reached two million views, was reposted by TikTok user nobitasan8693 on Jan 18 and has reached nearly 300,000 views at the time of writing.Across both videos, most users found the interaction funny, with several users amused by how the man reacted in the situation as well as the dog's response.

An initiative helping children and adolescents lead a healthy lifestyle will be expanded to include kindergarteners and Primary 4 and 5 students.Known as the Health Plan, school children are given a set of goals after consulting with a trained professional, who assesses their annual health screening results and a parent-completed questionnaire to create their tailored «lifestyle prescription».About 114,000 Primary 1 to Primary 3 pupils have received their health plans in 2025, since the scheme under the national health promotion strategy Grow Well SG was launched that year.From January 2026, the personalised health plans will be introduced to preschoolers enrolled in Kindergarten 1 and 2 as well as P4 and 5 students, announced the Ministries of Health, Education and Social and Family Development on Wednesday (Jan 21).The three ministries said in a joint statement that the initiative had received positive feedback from parents and educators after a pilot with approximately 840 kindergarteners in July 2025.

Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether NATO would aid the US in the event of an attack Read Full Article at RT.com

The Nara District Court has sentenced the killer of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to a life term Read Full Article at RT.com

The “provocative actions” of “enemies and rivals” will have no impact on relations between Iran and India, Salar Velayatmadar has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com