Chad’s Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah has announced the end of security cooperation with Paris Read Full Article at RT.com

Cyprus has reportedly annulled dozens of so-called golden passports, including those granted to Russian and Ukrainian tycoons Read Full Article at RT.com

Fighting continues in Syria after jihadist forces launched a surprise offensive from Idlib province on Wednesday Read Full Article at RT.com

India's ministry of external affairs has clarified that it had no prior information about the US Justice Department's indictment of Gautam Adani on bribery charges. The MEA has not received any summons or warrants related to the case. The Adani Group denies the allegations and plans to defend itself legally.

An audit by Kerala's Finance Department revealed misuse of social security pensions in Kottakkal Municipality, where wealthy individuals were receiving benefits intended for the economically weak. The state government has ordered a comprehensive review and initiated a vigilance probe against involved officials. Many undeserving recipients, including government employees, were found on the beneficiary list, prompting strict disciplinary actions.

Bengaluru Police arrested 21-year-old Aarav Hanoy for the murder of Maya Gogoi, a 19-year-old vlogger, at a service apartment in Indiranagar. Maya, originally from Assam, was found stabbed after checking into the apartment with Hanoy. He was captured after an intense manhunt outside Karnataka, with investigations indicating a potential personal dispute.

The two-day session of the International Program for the Development of Communication, held on November 21 and 22 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, discussed a wide range of issues related to media work, including the safety of journalists

Alexey Overchuk stressed that the key task of the Commonwealth of Independent States remains the development of close trade and economic ties between its members-states

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service said in a statement earlier in the day that the West may seek to achieve its objectives in Ukraine by implementing an actual occupation, deploying a so-called peacekeeping contingent of 100,000 personnel, with plans to divide the country among Romania, Poland, Germany, and the UK

«Participants in the roundtable exchanged views on the conflict and other pressing international topics,» the ministry stated

«We urge Syria’s authorities to reassert control and restore constitutional order as soon as possible,» Dmitry Peskov stressed

JAMAICA IS experiencing a significant uptick in African-American visitors, which tourism officials and business interests regard as welcome news for the hospitality sector and a major boost for the economy. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett...

The HEART/NSTA Trust on Wednesday launched its Skills on Demand app, which will connect skilled professionals with potential employers and clients. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness announced the initiative during his 2024-25 Budget Debate...

VALERIE VEIRA is regarded in certain quarters as Jamaica’s ‘mother of the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises sector’ because of her indefatigable efforts in pushing for the development of the said sector. She retired recently from her chief...

WESTERN BUREAU: Some lawyers are of the view that the fines and sentences that are being handed down to foreign nationals caught smuggling cocaine are not serving as a deterrent, as the number of offenders is constantly increasing. On Wednesday,...

Drawing on a quote from Acts 20:35, St James Southern Member of Parliament Homer Davis says it has been a rocky road over the past 12 months but he remains “undaunted” by the sacrifices he must make to upgrade his constituency, which occupies more...

The future of a Liberal government bill meant to protect vital infrastructure from cyberattacks and enable Ottawa to ban telecommunications providers from partnering with what it considers risky vendors — including Huawei — is in doubt after senators studying the bill found what one senator called a «drafting error.»

Marketplace visited 100 businesses undercover to find out who’s asking for tips and where they end up. Data also shows employees across Canada have filed hundreds of complaints about «tip theft».

The Canada Revenue Agency is being hit again with revelations it failed to detect a scam, one so obvious that, according to insiders, a simple Google or corporate registry search would have prevented it. But this time there’s a twist.

Holidays in December 2024 offer a mix of global and regional observances, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Eve. These holidays provide an opportunity for rest and celebration, with many businesses, banks, and services closing or operating on reduced hours. Bank holidays in December 2024 also affect public services and retail operations.

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, November 29th

Torrential rains and subsequent flooding have damaged rice crops across an area of 64,000 hectares

Leonid Slutsky noted that the current and previous leadership of Finland has been and remains engaged «on the lower turn of the sine wave, which is now marked by a sharp cooling of bilateral relations»

«Everything here is much deeper than a decision to send a peacekeeper mission,» Dmitry Peskov said

Mikhail Galuzin stressed that the '3+3' regional cooperation platform is important for harmonizing the interests of all countries of the region

17 people were taken to hospital following a chain collision on the BKE towards Woodlands Checkpoint on Friday (Nov 29) morning. A clip posted to Facebook page Both Checkpoint on Friday shows several stationary vehicles including a Malaysia factory bus, several cars and lorries, on the third and fourth lanes. Another minute-long video shows the shattered front windscreen of the blue factory bus. Debris such as a licence plate are scattered across the expressway. The windscreen of a sliver lorry is similarly damaged, with the vehicle's front and rear ends dented and goods spilling out of the lorry. The video then pans to show a white Singapore-registered car on the left-most lane, with its right side and rear end crumpled from the collision. A person is seen in the driver's seat.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat stated that if Eknath Shinde does not accept the deputy CM post, another party leader will take it. Discussions continue regarding the Maharashtra CM post. Shinde affirmed there are no obstacles for the CM post and will accept any decision by PM Modi. BJP and Shiv Sena will soon finalize the decision collectively.

With Republicans controlling Congress, the Supreme Court could emerge as a strong potential check on President-elect Donald Trump’s boundary-testing agenda.

The Supreme Court has instructed the Shahi Idgah Masjid's management committee in Sambhal to raise their concerns about the trial court's survey order with the high court. The top court has suspended the trial court's directive until further notice, emphasizing the need to maintain peace and harmony.

Parliament has been adjourned for the fifth day amid opposition protests over the Adani indictment, Manipur's situation, and Sambhal violence. Both Houses faced disruptions, and the government is criticized for inactivity. Frequent adjournments have marked the winter session. The opposition demands discussions on allegations and current violence. Ministers managed limited participation amid the uproar.

Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized opposition MPs for continuous disruptions over Adani group allegations and other issues, accusing them of «weaponising» Rule 267. He expressed deep anguish over the loss of productive time and leaving the House as a «laughing stock». Congress and others persisted, leading to the House's adjournment within 15 minutes.