Data obtained from the Russian defense ministry’s daily bulletins and other open-access information from its officials indicates that Kiev lost some 595,000 troops as killed or wounded in action in 2024

US President-elect told reporters that he had received an invitation to attend the funeral

The statutory monthly minimum wage is the minimum salary of Russians before deducting personal income tax

A leading automotive expert has called for drivers to be taxed based on how heavy their vehicle is in an attempt to help to the environment.

French troops will begin their withdrawal from Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) in January 2025, as announced by the Ivorian government. Read Full Article at RT.com

A Singapore-registered car drove off after colliding with a motorcycle in Johor Bahru on Dec 29. Dashcam footage of the incident shared on X show a white sedan switching lanes to head in the direction of the Causeway towards Woodlands at 5.39pm. It knocks over a motorcycle and briefly stops ahead of the bike but drives off once the motorcyclist gets back up. The car, however, gets stuck in traffic, which allows a policeman to reach it on foot just two minutes after the collision. PHOTO: Screengrab/X/Update11111 Some Malaysian netizens were enraged by the incident, accusing Singaporeans of being disrespectful while in other countries. One X user tagged Singapore's police, government agencies and even Singapore Airlines to complain: «The country is rich but poor in manners.»

It is reported that the company will abide by the decision of the principal shareholder but expects an involuntary cut of the investment program due to money shortage

From February 1 to 5, wildfires killed at least 137 people in Chile's Valparaнso region, with 200 more reported missing

The Post Office should no longer be in charge of the scheme to compensate victims of the Horizon postmaster scandal, MPs have said.

The lineup for the much-anticipated new series of The Traitors has been revealed, with 25 hopefuls vying for a chance to scoop an eye-watering prize pot.

This is the first picture of 10-year-old boy Matheus Marques da Silva who survived a Christmas cake poisoning that left three people dead.

Revellers didn't let the rain and stormy conditions hold them back from celebrating the New Year in style, with many decked to the nines as they were hitting the streets.

The increase in the energy price cap on 1 January will take the typical annual bill to £1,738.  And a new forecast suggests it will rise further to £1,785 from 1 April.

Locations where official events will take place before President Carter is laid to rest in his hometown.

[VOA] Abidjan -- Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will leave the country after a decades long military presence. It is the latest African nation to downscale military ties with its former colonial power.

Under the commission’s guidelines, candidates will have the opportunity to publish their election programs in national newspapers, including Respublika and Zviazda, and appear on national television and radio

For nearly 60 years, the national Reach for the Top competition has been putting the wits of Canadian students to the test. In 2024, students from about 500 schools across the country participated in the competition.

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani humorously addressed the work-life balance debate, highlighting personal choice in balancing work and family time. Reflecting on Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's 70-hour work week suggestion, Adani emphasized enjoying one’s work and activities for balance, considering personal mortality to simplify life, and prioritizing personal character and humility over material wealth.

Supreme Court granted Punjab government three more days to hospitalise fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, with no consideration for involving the Centre. The state's plea was based on ongoing negotiations with the farmers, and security measures have been intensified around the protest site.

Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed denied allegations in a Washington Post report suggesting that the opposition asked India for $6 million to impeach President Mohamed Muizzu. Nasheed stated he was unaware of any plot and emphasized India's consistent support for Maldives' democracy.

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh met with Bangladeshi lawyer Rabindra Ghosh, who is defending Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. Rabindra Ghosh urged India to address minority persecution in Bangladesh. Das, an advocate for Hindu rights, was arrested for sedition over a flag incident and denied bail. Rabindra Ghosh faces threats due to his defense work.

According to Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, digitalization should fully support the functioning of the EAEU's single domestic market

Russia has celebrated New Year and Christmas with decorated fir trees since Peter the Great’s reign

It is reported that Kyrgyzstan plans to host an international conference on cybersecurity in 2025

In the spring of 2025, we will also witness a partial solar eclipse

Two bulk carriers collided in China's Yangtze river, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said on Tuesday (Dec 31), adding that no injuries to the crew were reported. Vega Dream, owned and operated by Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, collided with Yangze 22, the bulk carrier sailing under the Singaporean flag, on Dec 30, although the vessels were in stable condition, the MPA said. Yangze 22, whose hull was damaged by the collision, was reported to have spilt about nine metric tonnes of fuel oil. It is currently stationed at Hengsha East Anchorage for damage assessment, Singapore's port authority said. Officials from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines were not immediately available for comment. The Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has been conducting the clean-up of the fuel oil spillage along with several support craft deployed by Yangze 22's company, the MPA said in a statement. The MPA did not immediately respond to a Reuters request seeking additional details on Yangze 22.

SINGAPORE — For the past year, Gerald Lim, 37, has been ferrying pupils to their primary schools in his Toyota Prius every weekday morning. The full-time private-hire car driver is among 60 to 70 drivers engaged by Lylo, a Singapore car rental and concierge company, for its school transport service. It costs between $20 and $50 per trip for every child, depending on distance and the type of vehicle used. If there are other children living close enough requesting the service to the same school, the company can carpool them. This brings the price down to between $8 and $15 a trip for each child. This means parents could spend anywhere between $160 and $300 a month for one-way carpooled trips for their children to or from school. The monthly fee is paid in advance, after the route and rate have been confirmed with Lylo. In comparison, school bus services can cost up to $240 a month for a one-way trip of no more than 4km from the school. Those living farther will be charged more if the bus operator can accommodate them.

[VOA] Yaoundé -- An uneasy calm hangs over Chad, where the opposition is calling for an immediate end to the country's transitional government and the cancellation of the Dec. 29 general elections, which the opposition says were highly boycotted. Chad's elections management body has pledged to count the votes and declare the results, saying irregularities cannot influence the outcome.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took a veiled swipe at tech billionaire Elon Musk during his annual New Year’s Eve address Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine’s border guard service has stirred controversy after a photo of a soldier wearing Nazi symbols was posted on its Facebook page Read Full Article at RT.com

A sweeping blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico on New Year’s Eve, leaving over 1.3 million households in the dark Read Full Article at RT.com

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has reportedly been living in a cottage on Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago since the US presidential election Read Full Article at RT.com

Relations between President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have reportedly grown frosty following her electoral defeat Read Full Article at RT.com

An unhinged customer was beat up by Jack in the Box employees after she repeatedly attacked them for forgetting her orders of curly fries that were supposed to come with her combo meals.