It comes as the nation's president, Volodymyr Zelensky praised the 'solid' progress of peace talks in the United States.

Local government secretary Steve Reed has written to town halls warning that they could be regarded as 'failing' if they offer staff full-time pay for part-time work.

The new garments are designed to prevent strangulation and to protect the modesty of the women wearing them.

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, revealed the 16 tracks in a video of her getting ready for Christmas, with clips of her baking, cutting up ribbons and wrapping gifts.

Ajax faces the axe, resulting in a huge write-off for taxpayers, unless a solution can be found quickly to its vibration and noise issues.

Congress MP Imran Masood stated that Priyanka Gandhi would «deliver a decisive treatment» to Bangladesh if she becomes Prime Minister, drawing a parallel to Indira Gandhi's actions. Masood's remarks came amid protests in Dhaka over violence against minorities, specifically the mob lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das over alleged blasphemy charges.

India has pledged a comprehensive USD 450 million assistance package to Sri Lanka for reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. This aid, comprising concessional credit and grants, builds on India's initial humanitarian response and aims to support critical infrastructure and recovery needs, reinforcing New Delhi's commitment to its neighbor's stability.

A political rift has emerged within the INDIA bloc as CPI(M) MP John Brittas criticised Rahul Gandhi's absence from Parliament during the Winter Session. Brittas also expressed disapproval of Priyanka Gandhi's participation in a tea meeting with Prime Minister Modi, deeming it a «wrong message» after the passage of key legislation.

The first meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament will be held on Tuesday and will be chaired by BJP President JP Nadda, along with National Working President Nitin Nabin. The meeting will be held on Tuesday at 9 pm through video conferencing.

Right-wing influencer Nick Fuentes previously labeled the US vice president’s spouse a “jeet,” a racial slur for Indians Read Full Article at RT.com

The British government plans to ban the live boiling of lobsters and crabs under its latest animal welfare strategy Read Full Article at RT.com

India has denied that the US brokered a ceasefire during its conflict with Pakistan in May Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has made remarks hinting at the goal of removing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro from power Read Full Article at RT.com

Ce 20 décembre 2025, le Rotary Club de Libreville a organisé une journée récréative dédiée aux enfants des Centres d'accueil « Tous Différents », une structure qui œuvre dans la rééducation des enfants en grande difficulté. La journée récréative dédiée aux enfants des Centres d'accueil « Tous Différents » est un événement qui s'inscrit dans la lignée des actions humanitaires prônées par le Rotary Libreville. Ladite journée a permis à ces jeunes de profiter d'un moment de joie, de (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[New Times] Members of Parliament have cautioned against so-called «tied loans,» warning that restrictive financing conditions could undermine project implementation, drawing on past experiences with externally financed infrastructure projects.

[New Times] Congolese refugees living in Kiziba Refugee Camp in Karongi District say government-backed self-reliance initiatives have helped them adapt after external humanitarian aid was reduced, easing the impact of cuts that began in 2023.

[IPS] Kamvivira, DRC -- Fulgence Ndayizeye, a Burundian bicycle taxi driver who used to cross the Congolese-Burundian border every day to support his family, wanted to return home.

After a first batch of Epstein document had few mentions of President Trump, the Justice Department disclosed thousands more with many references to the president.

Kurdish-led SDF militias have clashed with the Syrian security forces in the northern city of Aleppo Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump has announced ‘Golden Fleet’ battleships with new tech and massive size, saying US Navy needs more powerful ships Read Full Article at RT.com

Chris Rea, the singer of ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, has died aged 74 after a short illness, his family confirmed Read Full Article at RT.com

For more than two decades, Joan Palmer, an entrepreneur, operated Best Buy Gold Shop at 26 High Street in Black River, St Elizabeth, but now she has been forced to rebuild her livelihood literally from the ground up after Hurricane Melissa...

With hundreds of manufacturers and small producers still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) has launched a $10 million Hurricane Melissa MSME Recovery Grant Fund to...

Approximately $13 million has been distributed to more than 70 micro and small businesses in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, as part of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica Limited (FCJ)’s relief effort following the devastation caused by Hurricane...

Dear Mr Bassie, Please advise under what circumstances someone is seen as eligible to hold a British Passport. Any assistance would be appreciated. TT Dear TT, With respect to British passport eligibility, please be aware that persons can...

Good day Mrs Walker-Huntington: Just want to know if a stepchild can file for a father, step mother and two siblings under the age of 21. If, so what are the steps and the timeline. Thanks LS Dear LS: A stepchild can only file for their...

After several months of repeated advisories and direct engagement with lorry owners, the police said on Tuesday (Dec 12) that the Traffic Police (TP) will now take «stern enforcement action» against those who fail to comply when the statutory deadlines kick in from Jan 1 onwards.Since early 2025, the police have been issuing repeated reminders to lorry owners through advisories, including sending them SMSes, emails, and letters. Most recently, on Nov 24, the police warned that those who do not do so may be charged in court, adding that they will take «strict enforcement actions». The non-compliant lorries will also be prohibited from being driven and their road tax cannot be renewed.Yet, despite a reduction, 402 lorries - or about 16 per cent of the 2,485 lorries - have still not been installed with speed limiters as of Dec 20. 

Le centre d'accueil Pū ora no Ta'apuna rénové a été inauguré lundi 22 décembre. Le Pays met ainsi à disposition neuf chambres (dont une réservée au gardien) sur les hauteurs de Punaauia et un van pour faciliter le transport des locataires.

Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Germany about India's institutional capture and China's production dominance drew sharp criticism from the BJP. Party spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused Gandhi of seeking chaos and unrest, calling his claims «fake news.» Gandhi argued that weaponized agencies and a shift of production to China are harming Indian democracy and job creation.

Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, allegedly received Rs 200-250 crore from a Rs 3,000 crore liquor scam. The ACB/EOW chargesheet claims he coordinated an extortion racket within the excise department, managing and transferring illicit proceeds. Evidence suggests he provided high-level protection for the syndicate's operations.