The move is too little too late, but it still exposes the glaring hypocrisy of the ‘rules-based order’ Read Full Article at RT.com

The Union Cabinet approved several key initiatives, including a National Mission on Natural Farming with a budget of ₹2,481 crore, the PAN 2.0 project for improved taxpayer services, and the One Nation One Subscription scheme for access to research journals. Additionally, the Atal Innovation Mission and several railway and hydroelectric projects received approval, furthering development and innovation.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has permitted Delhi-NCR schools to resume classes in a hybrid mode due to hazardous air quality. Students up to 12th standard can choose between online and physical classes, addressing Supreme Court concerns. This relaxation primarily benefits students in grades 10 and 12 preparing for board exams.

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee reshuffled party leadership, forming disciplinary committees and elevating veteran leaders to the working committee. Abhishek Banerjee's role expanded to address national issues, highlighting TMC's national ambitions. New initiatives aim to strengthen grassroots connections and educate the public about the party's history and contributions.

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has stirred controversy by alleging EVM manipulation in the recent Maharashtra assembly elections, contributing to the Maha Vikas Aghadi's defeat. He questioned the BJP's selective approach, suggesting manipulations occur strategically to avoid scrutiny. Parameshwara advocated for a return to ballot papers, echoing discussions within the Maharashtra Congress.

Patiala police apprehended Sarover Singh, the prime suspect in the November 21st Thar jeep robbery, after a brief encounter. Singh, recently released from prison, opened fire on police, sustaining injuries in the ensuing exchange. The stolen jeep and a .32 bore pistol were recovered. Police are pursuing remaining accomplices.

According to the report, Thailand is interested in supplies of crude oil and fertilizers from Russia

Ilya Rogachev is the first person to ever hold this office

«There are great prospects given the presence of Russian tourists and the habits of drinking wine and other alcoholic, and other beverages among Thai citizens,» President of Abrau-Durso group of companies Pavel Titov said

According to Kirill Lysogorsky, who leads the Russian delegation at the OPCW conference, Moscow is checking the information and will report on the outcome through its permanent mission to the OPCW

At the same time, the yuan exchange rate added 30 kopecks and reached to 14.38 rubles

Yemeni recruits say they have already been sent to the frontlines of Ukraine after being inducted into the Russian military with help from a Houthi-linked company

The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has officially announced the nominees for this year’s prestigious Entertainers of the Year Awards. Spanning eight categories—music, drama, media, sports, poetry, social media, and film—the awards aim to celebrate and honor the nation’s most influential and inspiring entertainers. According to Chisomo Mwamadi, the organizing chairperson, the nomination period ran from […] The post MBC unveils nominees for 2023 Entertainers of the Year Awards: Voting starts tonight at 8pm appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renowned legal luminary LordDenning has delivered a scathing rebuke to Alex Kamangila, the controversial lawyer who shot to fame with bold yet unproven allegations against the judiciary—with his recent rants rattling towards Malawi’s Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda. In a detailed opinion published on his Facebook page, LordDenning questioned Kamangila’s tactics of making serious accusations […] The post Legal think-tank LordDenning questions Alex Kamangila’s hypocrisy in scrutiny over Attorney General allegations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Runaway Bay police in St Ann are investigating the suspected suicide of a foreigner at the Bahia Principe hotel in Runaway Bay on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as 56-year-old James Harrison-Pittan, of Ontario, Canada....

Last week was the bloodiest in Jamaica this year, with 44 murders recorded — the highest for any seven-day period in 2024. According to the latest statistics published by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) this morning, as at November 23...

Daniel Parmenter, 43, who has been charged, was arrested on Sunday after a search of his home address in West London.

Calorie labels are now seen on menus in most of our favourite chain restaurants - but have they made any difference at all to the amount we eat?

Keir Starmer blamed 'difficult' decisions in the Budget for the huge backlash he has been facing as he appeared on ITV 's This Morning.

The royal heirs attended the London launch event of the 'Jewel of Arabia Expedition' at the Royal Geographical Society on November 25.

He appeared on the Australian podcast Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps, where he made the revelations about himself.

Ottawa's Interval House is about to start building transitional housing for women fleeing violence. For the shelter's clients, it can't come soon enough.

When they began their search for a surrogate, experts told Jonathan Hobin and Lucas de Faria to cast a wide net. Now, after a years-long journey, they've welcomed baby Eden.

In the wake of the U.S. election, many social media users have started to migrate from X to Bluesky, including some Canadian MPs. The move also comes as some experts warn that X and its owner Elon Musk could influence the next Canadian election.

When a B.C. couple took their fight for compensation over a cancelled WestJet flight to social media, they received a letter from the airline's lawyers warning them that their post had breached confidentiality. Efforts to silence travellers from speaking publicly about disputes with airlines are a worrying trend, say industry and legal experts.

An Alberta company has lost the right to manage its own well sites after the provincial regulator ruled the operations pose a safety risk and must be abandoned by the operator. 

The British government has blacklisted dozens of tankers for allegedly transporting Russian oil and two insurers involved in the trade Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU and Switzerland are important trading partners and close-minded partners in foreign affairs. They also have very strong ties through a range of bilateral agreements and Switzerland has been associated with several EU policies relating to the internal market, the Schengen agreement, the Dublin system for dealing with asylum claims and the EU's research and mobility programmes. Between 2014 and 2021, the EU and Switzerland negotiated an institutional framework agreement, which would have further developed Switzerland's participation in the EU internal market. However, Switzerland terminated the talks. The failure of the talks led the EU to block an update to the mutual recognition agreement on conformity assessment of technical standards and exclude Switzerland from Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research programme. In February 2022, the Swiss Federal Council presented an alternative way forward consisting of a broad package of measures relating to the bilateral relationship between the EU and Switzerland, including a new approach regarding the institutional elements. Following exploratory talks, the two parties agreed on a common understanding as a new basis for their negotiations, which are ongoing. First edition. The 'International Agreements in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the process, from initial discussions through to ratification. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Since the downfall of the authoritarian General Suharto in 1998, a series of reforms have transformed Indonesia into the world's fourth largest democracy (and largest Muslim democracy). The country has a presidential system in which a directly elected president serves as head of both state and government. A two-term limit on the presidency helps to ensure a peaceful alternation of power. Also directly elected, Indonesia's House of Representatives (the lower house of the two chambers of parliament) has asserted itself as a strong and independent institution. Following the October 2024 presidential and legislative elections, there are eight parliamentary parties, none of which holds a majority, obliging the government to seek support from a broad coalition. Despite the success of Indonesia's political reforms, the country's commitment to democratic values cannot be taken for granted. Although Indonesia has traditionally been a tolerant, multicultural society, a tide of Islamic populism threatens to disrupt the delicate balance between the country's Muslim majority and minorities such as Christians and Buddhists. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has had some success in tackling endemic corruption in the country's courts, local governments and parliament; however, it is currently facing a serious challenge. While trust in democratic institutions declines, the military – whose commitment to democratic values has often been questionable – is becoming increasingly influential. This briefing updates an earlier briefing by Martin Russell. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

There are a number of micro-states in western Europe that do not belong to the EU: the Holy See, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Principality of Monaco and the Republic of San Marino. While they exhibit differences in terms of geography, population, language, and institutional and political structure, they have close relations with EU Member States based on shared history, and political and cultural affinities. Moreover, they are like-minded partners in foreign affairs. Given a mutual interest in deepening cooperation, the EU and three of these states – the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Republic of San Marino – have been engaged in dialogue since 2014. This culminated in December 2023 in the conclusion of negotiations on an association agreement with Andorra and San Marino. First edition. The 'International Agreements in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the process, from initial discussions through to ratification. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The raising of the defense walls from the place where the Blue Lagoon parking lot used to be to the Njarðvíkur pipeline is well underway and was ongoing throughout the night. It is expected that two defense walls will be raised by 3-4 meters.

Work was done all night on cooling the lava at the eruption sites at Sundhnúkagígar crater row as well as on expanding and widening the defense walls, so that red-hot lava does not get over them.

House prices have surged by 2,534% in 50 years, while salary growth has failed to keep up, data shows.

RIYADH: Workshops arranged by Ehsan, the national platform for charitable work, are helping empower non-profit organizations. The initiative will ensure leaders keep pace with the governance of charitable work, with sessions aimed at developing methods to plan and implement projects.

JAZAN: Authorities in Jazan arrested a citizen for transporting nine border security violators of Yemeni and Ethiopian nationalities. Legal procedures were carried out, and the violators were handed over to the authorities before being transferred to the Public Prosecution.