Earlier, Dmitry Peskov said that this year Putin's New Year's address will come from the Kremlin, also a well-established tradition

Verkhovna Rada Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak described the last quarter of the year as a «total failure,» resulting in a loss of 2.3 billion euros

In addition, the regulator will conduct stress testing of the mortgage and unsecured consumer lending markets in January-March

Zimbabwe was suffering hyperinflation, the sometimes violent occupation of white-owned farms and election rigging and harassment of the opposition by Mugabe’s ruling Zanu-PF party

The Swiss Foreign Ministry called on the parties to the conflict to «respect international humanitarian law» and again expressed its readiness to «act as a mediator» to resolve the crisis in Ukraine

Iranian officials have warned of immediate retaliation to any attack following US President Donald Trump’s threat of new strikes Read Full Article at RT.com

Citigroup expects a loss of more than $1 billion from the sale of its remaining business in Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Faced with even more Western pressure, the two long-time partners turned 2025 into a springboard for a $100bn trade push Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has said it detained a foreign national suspected of plotting a terrorist attack on a school Read Full Article at RT.com

Why Ukraine’s real crisis in this year is political, not military – and how the war exposed the limits of borrowed power Read Full Article at RT.com

[Premium Times] Morocco's emphatic win in Rabat ensured they ended the group phase unbeaten, while Mali progressed despite playing most of their final match with ten men

Jeff Arundell, 75, who appeared on the hit television show in March 2000, tricked friends and family with promises of a 'risk-free' investment.

Businessman and former Chief Executive Officer of the failed investment firm Stocks...

2025 was a year of profound loss, marked by a series of devastating events across India and globally. From deadly stampedes at religious gatherings and railway stations to a catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, the year witnessed widespread tragedy.

Turkish police detained 357 individuals suspected of Islamic State (IS) links in nationwide raids following a deadly encounter. The operations, targeting operatives planning attacks during holiday celebrations, involved simultaneous actions across 21 provinces. Recovered digital materials and suspected financial channeling connect detainees to IS fighters in conflict zones.

History has finally caught up. The High Court in Lilongwe has ruled that Tichitenje Farm in Mchinji does not belong to Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira, the once-powerful official hostess and companion of former president Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda. Instead, the court has confirmed that the 583.771-acre farm rightfully belongs to the family of late politician Elias […] The post Court Draws the Line: Kadzamira Loses Tichitenje Farm appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The article “MRA Security Contracts Stir Debate” raises serious claims wrapped in emotive language, but in doing so it dangerously blurs the line between legal analysis and public accusation. What is presented as scrutiny risks becoming something else entirely: a trial by media that collapses law, procedure, and constitutional safeguards into suspicion-driven storytelling. Public oversight […] The post MRA Security Contracts: Transparency, Due Process, and the Danger of Trial by Media appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Malawi has announced a 60% increase in annuity payments effective January 2026, alongside a once-off bonus equivalent to six months’ annuity, payable this December. The Company’s Managing Director, Mark Mikwamba, said the announcement reflects the company’s long-term commitment to protecting retirees’ financial wellbeing and dignity in retirement. “This only shows […] The post Old Mutual declares 60% Annuity increase, announces a six-month Equivalent Bonus for Retirees appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Economic Freedom Movement (EFM) has expressed cautious optimism over President Peter Arthur Mutharika’s early steps towards economic renewal in Malawi. Reading a statement before journalists in Lilongwe on Tuesday, EFM Commander-In-Chief, Joseph Peshi, commended Mutharika for honouring his political alliance agreement with the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) by appointing Honourable Enock Chihana as Second […] The post EFM Commends President Mutharika’s Early Moves Towards Economic Renewal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will attend the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka. Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Zia's significant contributions to Bangladesh's development and India-Bangladesh relations, recalling a warm meeting in 2015. Zia, a pivotal figure in restoring democracy, passed away at 80 after a long political career.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's global recognition for accelerated development through next-generation reforms. He emphasized that these reforms, spanning sectors like GST, labor laws, and foreign investment, are strengthening long-term, inclusive growth and empowering citizens and businesses. Modi stated that India is moving towards a trust-based system with citizens at its core, aiming to build a developed India.

TEHRAN - The head of the National Elites Association has criticized the exclusion of women from decision-making levels, saying that the issue is not the ability of women, but rather their lack of opportunities and real participation in the country’s management.

TEHRAN – Recording more than 30 astronomy events, Iran is the second most active participant in the 100 Hours of Astronomy, an event run annually by the International Astronomical Union to encourage people from all over the world to unite under one sky.

TEHRAN – The 31st Razi research festival on medical sciences honored top researchers and technology experts in the health sector, with ministers of science and health in attendance.

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have enhanced cooperation to provide psychosocial support for children during emergencies.

TEHRAN – Over the past three days, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 17,613 people affected by floods and snow blizzard in the country.

We celebrate the incredible achievements of all those pioneering scientists, straight-talking campaigners and brilliant entertainers who are over-50 and enjoying their moment in the spotlight.