According to the newspaper, «the Europeans are becoming irrelevant on their own turf»

The leaders of UK, Germany and France discussed the importance of the US-led peace talks for European security and supported the progress made

Cases have been reported in 17 out of DRC’s 26 provinces, with the capital Kinshasa being one of the hotspots

Iranian parliament member Ebrahim Azizi also emphasized that Russia and Iran should cooperate to protect peace and security in their common region

The US leader stressed that he «just wants to see people stop from being killed»

Donald Trump voiced concern about the current political track taken by EU countries

[New Times] As climate change tightens its grip and urban populations grow, the urgency of adopting nature-based solutions has never been more pressing. Rwanda's latest initiative, the Kigali Wetlands Revamp, is not only a bold environmental move but a globally significant model of how cities can harmonize development with sustainability.

[New Times] The return this weekend of more than 300 Congolese refugees from Kamanyola is a welcome reminder that peace, even when fragile, remains possible. Each family crossing back with hope in their hearts is proof that the people of eastern DR Congo are not asking for much.

[U.S. Embassy Bujumbura] U.S. Embassy in Burundi

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has granted the administration and the Centre three months to respond to petitions challenging a ban on 25 Kashmir-related books. The ban, imposed by the home department, claims the books promote a «false narrative» and «secessionism.» A three-judge bench will hear the petitions, which argue the ban violates free speech guarantees.

A Kupwara court has denied bail to eight policemen, including a deputy SP, accused of torturing a constable for six days in February 2023. The constable's wife alleged brutal torture, including the insertion of an iron rod into his rectum. The Supreme Court had directed the CBI to register a case following the wife's plea.

A crucial parliamentary panel has raised alarming issues regarding the handling of the National Testing Agency's (NTA) exams in 2024, highlighting repeated delays, incidents of paper leaks, and various mistakes. The committee has advocated for a shift back to traditional pen-and-paper assessments, similar to those used by CBSE and UPSC.

In a fiery session in Parliament, Trinamool Congress slammed the government for allegedly using the 'Vande Mataram' discourse as a political distraction ahead of the West Bengal elections, branding it as a 'poorly executed farce.' MPs voiced their concerns over the BJP's 'polarizing' tactics, while Akhilesh Yadav from SP labelled their moves as 'nationally contentious.

A small Skaftá glacial outburst flood began during the night before Sunday. This is confirmed by Sigríður MagneaÓskarsdóttir, natural hazard specialist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), in a conversation with mbl.is.

Ævar Pálmi Pálmason, deputy superintendent in the investigative division of the Capital Area Police, says it is thought-provoking how strong the demand for drugs such as cocaine has become in Icelandic society.

A ruling in favor of Trump’s position has been expected by legal experts because the justices have been chipping away at a precedent known as Humphrey’s Executor.

Farmers — particularly those who produce soybeans — have felt the effect of the president’s tariff policies.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says only 100 patients will be seen daily, on a first-come, first-served basis aboard the Chinese medical vessel, Silk Road Ark. The advisory covers today and tomorrow. The ministry said spaces are limited and apologised for any inconvenience caused. The vessel, staffed by more than 100 Chinese clinicians and support personnel, arrived in Montego Bay last week to assist Jamaica’s healthcare system, which continues to recover from damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in October.

There is an outbreak of the chicken pox disease at the Hunts Bay Police Station in St Andrew, the country’s top prosecutor disclosed on Monday. Claudette Thompson, director of public prosecutions, did not disclose details about the outbreak. She made the disclosure in the Home Circuit Court in downtown Kingston when the murder case against Lennox Williams was called up. Williams is in custody at the Hunts Bay Police Station and was not taken to court because of the chicken pox outbreak. Williams case has been postponed to April 13 next year.

The Supreme Court has dismissed Paul Buchanan's latest attempt to overturn the election result for the St Andrew West Central constituency, which was won by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness in September's general election. Buhanan, of the Opposition People's National Party filed an application for permission to seek judicial review of the decision of the Constituted Authority not to apply to the Election Court to void the results of the September 3 poll.

The long-awaited appeal hearing for entertainer Desmond 'Ninja Man' Ballentyne and his two co-convicts has been postponed as legal representation for one of the men is sorted. The case is now provisionally set to be heard during the week of March 23 next year. Oral arguments were scheduled to run for a week, starting today.

Defence lawyers on Monday signalled they will seek to have the murder case against policeman Noel Maitland dismissed after prosecutors closed their case in the high-profile trial over the disappearance of influencer Donna-Lee Donaldson. A total of 36 witnesses were called to give evidence for the prosecution in the trial of Constable Noel Maitland in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston. The trial started in May.

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The EU has exempted Poland from obligations to take in migrants under the bloc’s solidarity mechanism next year, PM Donald Tusk has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian military intends to send recruits straight to frontline units for basic training, an aide to Vladimir Zelensky has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel will increase its spending on public diplomacy nearly fivefold, to about $729 million next year Read Full Article at RT.com

European Council President Antonio Costa has urged the US not to interfere in the EU’s democratic process despite differing worldviews Read Full Article at RT.com

Northwest Toronto's newly-opened light-rail transit (LRT) line is getting its first taste of rush hour Monday — but it doesn't appear to be rushing.

Gavin McKenna headlines the 27 players Hockey Canada has invited to its world junior training camp ahead of the 2026 tournament in Minnesota.

A criminal network allegedly responsible for a host of violent crimes in both Ontario and Quebec has been dismantled after a multi-jurisdictional investigation that resulted in 13 arrests and over 150 charges laid, police representatives announced Monday at a news conference at York Regional Police headquarters.

Premier Scott Moe called this sitting a success, but his government has faced criticism on health care and wildfire response.

The president reveled in his control of the arts facility, as his allies cheered his hosting duties and called to rename the building after him.

In a statement, Habba said she resigned “to protect the stability and integrity of the office which I love.”