The Foreign Affairs Committee of Alþingi is scheduled to meet next week with experts from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and with Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir. The meetings will address the EU’s safeguard measures on ferrosilicon, from which Iceland did not receive an exemption as had been hoped.

Only “smart people living in the real world” could stop the fighting between Moscow and Ukraine, the US vice president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine’s backers in the EU are seeking to rewrite the US peace plan, concealing major changes as “constructive updates,” Bloomberg reports Read Full Article at RT.com

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer has demanded ex-President Bill Clinton and his wife give testimony on the Epstein case Read Full Article at RT.com

Bad foreign policy and war hawks running amok in the EU are to blame for Kiev’s situation, Slovakia’s Robert Fico has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A violent incident at a Toronto speaking event has sparked calls for more scrutiny on Israeli soldiers entering Canada, with some saying they should be barred entry or investigated for potential participation in war crimes amid accusations of genocide in Gaza.

The legislation tabled last month has been the subject of growing consternation among legal experts and civil liberties groups, who warn it would centralize power, weaken judicial oversight and infringe on individual freedoms.

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees announced just after 9 a.m. on Saturday that its members will no longer be on strike after a tentative deal was reached for nursing-care workers.

[Chatham House] London -- The prize is presented to 'the person, persons, or organization deemed to have made the most significant contribution to the improvement of international relations'.

A Trinamool Congress MLA's announcement to lay a foundation stone for a «Babri Masjid» replica in West Bengal on December 6 has ignited a political firestorm. The BJP and Congress have strongly condemned the move, accusing the TMC of stoking religious tensions and engaging in vote-bank politics ahead of elections.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the Election Commission and BJP of colluding to remove over 50,000 votes in constituencies won by INDIA bloc parties during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. He alleged this targeted political preparation, using the Special Intensive Revision exercise, is focused on Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. And urged citizens to verify their voter enrollment.

The Union ministry of mines has awarded Uttarakhand an additional incentive of Rs 100 crore under the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment (SASCI) for the year 2025-26, recognising the state's achievements in minor mineral reforms.

The Indian Air Force mourns Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who tragically died in a Tejas jet crash at the Dubai airshow. A video tribute showcased a solemn send-off, honoring his dedicated service and exceptional skill. This incident marks the second Tejas crash in under two years, raising concerns about the indigenous aircraft's safety record.

The sixth year of a presidency typically produces brutal results for his party in Senate races, but everything about Trump is unconventional.

President Donald Trump’s Friday Oval office meeting with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shocked many for its civility. They had traded insults and threats for months.

In France , Beaujolais Nouveau Day is a reverent, almost ritualistic celebration of one of the country's best known varieties of wine. And then there's Swansea.

Malawi is preparing for a major change in the way taxes are recorded and collected as the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) moves forward with the rollout of the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) in February 2026. The rollout was initially scheduled for November 2025 but was postponed after taxpayers and key stakeholders requested more time to […] The post Malawi’s Big Digital Tax Shift: Will EIS and Kalondola Finally Close the Revenue Gap? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Only “smart people living in the real world” could stop the fighting between Moscow and Ukraine, the US vice president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine’s backers in the EU are seeking to rewrite the US peace plan, concealing major changes as “constructive updates,” Bloomberg reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's major opposition bloc, the Somali Salvation Forum, has strongly condemned what it described as incidents of looting, forced displacement and other violations in parts of Mogadishu, particularly in the Yaqshiid district.

In the early 1980s, Jangarh Singh Shyam's art on a mud wall in Patangarh village was recognized as contemporary art by J. Swaminathan. This led to the global emergence of «Gond painting,» though many insist on calling it «Jangarh Kalam» to honor its individual creator and revolutionary style.

Prime Minister Modi engaged in diplomatic exchanges at the G20 Summit, while UP CM Yogi Adityanath ordered action against unauthorized residents. The BJP criticized the Congress over Shashi Tharoor's remarks on political civility. Meanwhile, cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal set a unique record, and the Centre notified four consolidated Labour Codes.

Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar has ignited a political controversy by stating that voters have votes while he has funds, promising financial support if his party's candidates are elected in Malegaon. He warned of rejection if voters did not back all 18 NCP candidates, drawing sharp criticism from the opposition for allegedly threatening voters.

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have intensified searches across hospitals and media offices as part of a widening probe into a «white-collar» terror module. The investigation, sparked by the recovery of explosives and arms, has led to arrests and scrutiny of medical staff and a media house for alleged links to extremist networks and fugitive operatives.

The US president has reiterated his earlier claim that Ukraine does “not have the cards” in the conflict with Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro had been under house arrest in Brasilia appealing a conviction for plotting a coup Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian leader has left all options open in response to the 28-point draft – and that is a sensation in itself Read Full Article at RT.com

A CBC investigation finds that school time lost due to reported illness is up in all districts that provided data — more than tripling in some places compared to five years ago. While the data doesn’t say why, experts say deteriorating mental health is causing some kids to stay home.

The head of Zelensky’s office, Andrey Yermak, will lead the negotiating group

According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, the Russian side sees «a certain discord on this issue»