Gerhard Mangott said that Ukraine «has been knocked off kilter because of the corruption scandal,» and is experiencing significant problems with replenishing troops and financing

The Turkish president stressed that Ankara cannot in any way justify these attacks

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said earlier that Wang Yi will travel to Moscow on December 1 and 2

The French leader stressed that important discussions are set to be held in the coming days

The French president thanked the United States for its mediatory efforts but stressed that he doesn’t want «to speak on behalf of US representatives» who will soon travel to Moscow to coordinate positions with the Russian leadership

When Keir Starmer became Labour leader five years ago, I thought I'd better come up with a suitable nickname. The first I fastened upon was Max Headroom.

Burton Cottage was once the home of poet Robert Southey, and he is thought to have written the earliest version of the fairytale, published in 1837, while living there.

British Medical Association bosses claimed they had 'no choice but to announce more strike dates' after the Government failed to put forward a 'credible plan'.

The possibility was raised by a probe into the extraordinary episode that saw Rachel Reeves' package published 45 minutes before she started speaking last week.

In a letter to the Chancellor and the House of Commons' Treasury Committee on Monday, Mr Hughes said he was taking 'full responsibility' for the embarrassing error.

Prime Minister Modi spoke with Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, offering condolences and continued aid for Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. India's 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' has delivered crucial relief, including rescue teams and supplies, reaffirming its 'First Responder' role. Sri Lanka expressed deep gratitude for New Delhi's swift and substantial support during this critical time.

Parliament's winter session commenced with significant disruptions. Opposition MPs clashed with the government over former Vice President Dhankhar's exit, Delhi's air quality, and electoral roll revisions. Prime Minister Modi urged against turning Parliament into a stage for frustration, while the opposition insisted on debating public issues. Proceedings saw multiple adjournments and a Rajya Sabha walkout.

Six days after a section of the roof at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery along Bright Hill Road partially collapsed, initial investigations and checks have been completed and parts of the building allowed to reopen. In the aftermath of incident, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) had closed off two buildings from public access for safety reasons.  Kong Meng San Pork Kark See Monastery was then ordered to appoint a professional engineer to investigate the collapse, advise on the necessary precautionary measures, and recommend permanent rectification works. 

Singapore and Malaysia will hold their 12th annual leaders' retreat at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore hotel on Thursday (Dec 4).The Singapore-Malaysia leaders' retreat is a platform for the two prime ministers to set the overall direction for bilateral cooperation, and identify new ways to deliver tangible benefits to Singaporeans and Malaysians.During the last retreat held from Jan 6 to 7 in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed the progress of the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone and the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link project. In a media statement on Monday (Dec 1), the police said that they will conduct security checks in the vicinity of the hotel.Members of the public are advised to comply strictly with the instructions of the police. Any non-compliance will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law, police added.

À l'instar des autres nations engagées sur la voie du progrès, le Burkina Faso organise chaque année et toutes les fois que possible des rencontres permanentes et directes avec sa jeunesse. Une démarche devenue emblématique, tant elle incarne une gouvernance de proximité. Le Président Ibrahim Traoré lui-même en est la cheville ouvrière, portant personnellement cette dynamique de dialogue franc, de vérité, de responsabilité et d'engagement citoyen. Ces grands moments d'échanges, devenus (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ukraine’s strikes on the Kairos and Virat tankers targeted Turkish sovereignty and the vessel owners’ rights, Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia and Saudi Arabia have stuck a deal allowing citizens of both nations to visit the other visa-free for up to 90 days year Read Full Article at RT.com

Minister for Foreign Affairs ÞorgerðurKatrínGunnarsdóttir is opening a new Icelandic embassy in Spain today.

Child molester Natalie Wolf, 47, who was previously known as Ryan Haley, of Byker, Newcastle, claimed the jury only returned a guilty verdict because they had been hypnotised.

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) launched a smart monitoring center on Sunday to provide real-time data on various environmental parameters, thereby improving management efficiency and reducing disaster risks.

TEHRAN – The Head of the Iranian Health Insurance Organization, Mohammad-Mehdi Nasehi, and the Minister of Health and Social Protection of Tajikistan, Jamoliddin Abdullozoda, have agreed to promote cooperation between the two countries in the field of medical health insurance.

TEHRAN – Supported by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (Gavi), the Vaccine Alliance, and the World Health Organization (WHO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) of Iran, has organized a workshop to promote Iran’s National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) capacity.

The rise of artificial intelligence has changed the way people work—and in 2025, it’s giving ordinary individuals a genuine chance to earn extra income without needing huge skills, special equipment, or a large upfront investment.

TEHRAN – The Second International Symposium on ‘Family, Future, Sustainable Bonds’ was held on Monday, with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf attending the event.

The lights on the Oslo Tree were switched on at Austurvöllur yesterday in a festive ceremony attended by a large crowd, despite rather dreary weather.

The 4 Day Week Foundation has written to the Education Secretary to ask for schools to be allowed to give their staff one extra day off a week.

A death that occurred in Kópavogur yesterday is under investigation by the Capital Area Police.

The US has examined an arrangement for NATO to block Ukraine’s membership without Kiev legally abandoning its bid, a source has said Read Full Article at RT.com

NATO is reportedly pressing Washington to halt troop cuts as the US reportedly weighs further scaling back its presence in Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

Pope Leo XIV has stepped up the Vatican’s push for a two-state solution during his Middle East trip Read Full Article at RT.com

Algeria’s foreign minister has said Africa is entitled to reparations because it continues to bear the costs of historical crimes Read Full Article at RT.com

Eswatini has said it has no ships under its flag after Iran seized a fuel-smuggling vessel allegedly belonging to the kingdom Read Full Article at RT.com