An NRI's viral post highlights a New York friend's surprise at India's rapid growth and affordability, particularly in healthcare, transport, and digital services. While acknowledging better air quality in the US, the visitor noted significantly lower costs for mobile, health insurance, and property taxes in India. The post sparked discussions on civic sense and the nuances of cost-of-living comparisons.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin accused the BJP of trying to sow religious divisions, saying Tamil Nadu’s communal harmony “irritates” the party. He condemned attacks on Christians, highlighted interfaith unity, and expressed confidence that the DMK would be re-elected in 2026.

Leaders across India remembered former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his first death anniversary. Singh, who served from 2004 to 2014, was hailed as a transformative leader who boosted India's economy. His contributions to the nation's development were acknowledged by political figures. Singh's legacy as an economist and a dedicated public servant continues to inspire.

EU countries decided to provide Ukraine with 90 billion euros in 2026-2027

Sergey Ryabkov said that it «depends on the other side's political will, especially since Kiev and its sponsors, particularly in the EU, who are not interested in an agreement, have redoubled their efforts to torpedo it»

Sergey Ryabkov said it is necessary to conduct an in-depth analysis of the results of the meetings in Florida

Kazakhstan and Mongolia are traditional destinations of Russian electricity supplies in recent years, the energy major noted

This year, the Russian men’s national team played 10 friendly matches winning six of them, lost another one and finished three more in a draw

Au Gabon, les sorties précoces du système scolaire ne relèvent ni d'un accident passager ni d'un simple relâchement des familles ou des élèves. Elles constituent une réalité structurelle, documentée et mesurable, que les données nationales et internationales permettent désormais d'objectiver avec précision. Les ignorer revient non seulement à subir leurs conséquences sociales, mais aussi à renoncer à gouverner une part essentielle du capital humain du pays. Les statistiques de l'Institut (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

De retour à Akiéni à l'occasion du 10ᵉ anniversaire du décès de son père, Nandrot Marat-Abyla a posé un acte symbolique et utile en faveur de l'école publique de la Palmeraie, où il a effectué son cycle primaire. À cette occasion, du matériel informatique ainsi que des rames de papier ont été remis à l'établissement, en présence du directeur, Tuburce Olegue. Cette initiative s'inscrit dans la continuité des tableaux mis à disposition de l'école il y a quelques mois. « C'est une manière (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

In November, the GDP was 0.1% above the last-year level after 1.6% in October, the ministry said

According to Sergey Ryabkov, political contacts between the sides are maintained but this in not done publicly

Sergey Ryabkov said that contacts with the US now intensified, «there is a businesslike, substantive conversation, but great efforts are needed to move further away from this edge»

According to Sergey Ryabkov, politicians who make such statements are either forgetting or deliberately pretending not to notice that it is nothing but an attempt to defeat a nuclear power

The Russian leader pays serious attention to the topic of artificial intelligence

A 43-year-old woman who was arrested for allegedly writing «offensive words» at The Salvation Army premises along Upper Bukit Timah Road will be charged for vandalism on Saturday (Dec 27).The police said in a news release on Friday evening (Dec 26) that the woman, a Chinese-Australian, had scribbled the words on Christmas Day on the walls of the building at Praisehaven — The Salvation Army's premises — and on three vans.«A can of red spray paint was found at the premises and seized as a case exhibit,» added the police.When AsiaOne visited the premises on Friday afternoon, the «offensive words», described by The Salvation Army's public relations head as «sensitive in nature and concerned religion», were being scrubbed.In a Facebook post later, The Salvation Army said that the act appeared to be intended to disrupt the Christmas celebrations scheduled at the location.According to the police, the woman was arrested within five hours of the report being made at 9.15am following ground enquiries and with the aid of police cameras.

Mark Rutte is trying to invoke history against Russia – bold move for someone with such a selective memory of his own scandals Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian leader said in 2008 that it could lead to “long-term conflict” with Washington, according to transcripts of the talks Read Full Article at RT.com

Elon Musk has pointed to a recent study that found that nearly three in four minors in the Belgian capital are from non-European backgrounds Read Full Article at RT.com

The US-led military bloc is building up its forces near Belarus and Russia, Viktor Khrenin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU has reportedly been preparing plans to bypass member opposition to expanding the bloc Read Full Article at RT.com

The Sunday meeting suggests that Washington and Kyiv are closing in on a joint position to end the war. Russia, however, will probably reject the plan.

Negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement took place in Miami on December 20 and 21

At the same time, weapons are being supplied «both to the units involved in the special military operation and to the armed forces as a whole,» the Russian president added

According to RFU Secretary General Maxim Mitrofanov, this concerns state authorities, major corporations and big businesses

According to Anna Thandi Moraka, South Africa will rely heavily on Russia to teach it about the peaceful use of nuclear energy