The Independence Party is polling at 35.5% support in Reykjavík in a Gallup survey, equivalent to nine seats on the city council. The party gains 2.2 percentage points compared with the previous poll and has not measured this high in the capital since the 2008 financial crisis.
The death toll from a Ukrainian drone strike on a New Year’s Eve party in Kherson Region has risen to 29, Russian authorities say Read Full Article at RT.com
The US would have a hard time establishing full control over Venezuela in case of a full-blown invasion, Daniel Shaw has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
As Washington seizes Maduro, Russian analysts warn of a bold show of force aimed at Latin America and global stability Read Full Article at RT.com
Director of the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium has warned of American dominance over tech in the EU Read Full Article at RT.com
The military incursion and kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro shows how normalized the outrageous has become Read Full Article at RT.com
Earlier, India’s foreign ministry expressed deep concern about the events in Venezuela, supporting the well-being of the Venezuelan people and calling on the two parties to resolve issues through dialogue
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto said on January 3 that the United States had attacked civilian and military facilities in Caracas
Earlier, Venezuela’s Supreme Court appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez acting head of state
The next meeting of the OPEC+ eight will take place on February 1
The minister noted diversification aims for Botswana to «benefit from and participate in processing industries,» including in diamonds, and to develop other minerals, «including rare earth ones.»
[African Union] The African Union is following with grave concern the recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including reports of the abduction of the President of the Republic, Mr. Nicolás Maduro, and military attacks on Venezuelan institutions.
[Vanguard] No fewer than 25 persons died while 14 others are still missing after a boat capsized along the Yobe River in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of the state.
[The Conversation Africa] Uganda's police have long faced criticism for politically charged interventions. These include episodes in which lethal force has been used in ways that observers describe as excessive or indiscriminate. The main targets of restrictive or coercive tactics are supporters of the political opposition.
TEHRAN - In recent years, with the increase in urban population and the rapid growth of private cars, the issue of traffic and air pollution has become one of the main challenges of urban management in Iran and the world. Statistics show that the transportation sector makes a significant contribution to the emission of pollutants; in some metropolises, more than 70 percent of air pollution is caused by vehicle traffic.
TEHRAN – Over the past three days, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 2,398 people affected by the snowstorms across 20 provinces of the country, according to an official with the IRCS.
TEHRAN – With the public participation, more than 33,000 saplings will be planted in Sorkhe Hesar National Park, east of Tehran.
TEHRAN – Education Minister Alireza Kazemi has announced that social harm prevention programs will be implemented in 100 areas nationwide this year, up from 32 areas the previous year.
The Secret Service has launched an effort to expand by about 20 percent to relieve pressure on an overstretched workforce and reduce reliance on outside agencies.
The top U.S. diplomat has pushed for regime change for over a decade. Now the hard part begins.
Democrats immediately argued that U.S. military action in Venezuela was an abandonment of the president’s promise to focus on improving lives at home.
India has called for dialogue to ensure peace and stability in South America Read Full Article at RT.com
Senior Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Abhishek Manu Singhvi condemned the US airstrikes on Venezuela, calling it «law of the jungle» and «19th-century imperialism.» Meanwhile, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi drew a parallel to India, prompting sharp retorts from BJP and Shiv Sena leaders. India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed deep concern and urged peaceful resolution.
For Labour MPs, this month is a time for watching and waiting to see whether the Prime Minister's leadership rivals will finally break cover and launch a dramatic bid to topple him.
Venezuela’s Supreme Court has appointed Delcy Rodriguez to serve as the country’s interim president after Maduro’s abduction Read Full Article at RT.com
The “white-collar” terror module began to unravel on the intervening night of October 18-19, 2025, when posters of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) appeared on walls outside Srinagar city, warning of attacks on police and security forces in the Valley. A large cache of arms and ammunition, including 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate and sulphur, was seized during the operation, officials said.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his condolence message on the passing of former PM Khaleda Zia. The BNP acknowledged Zia's contributions to India-Bangladesh relations. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar represented the country at Zia's funeral.
Eurozone manufacturing slips into contraction at year-end, S&P data shows Read Full Article at RT.com
