Every time Brussels tries to stick it to Putin, it’s somehow always the people who seem to get the shaft Read Full Article at RT.com

China has warned Japan against seeking to get a nuclear arsenal, stating the move is bound to bring a “disaster to the world” Read Full Article at RT.com

The Supreme Court has stayed the conviction of NCP leader Manikrao Kokate in a 1995 cheating and forgery case. This relief prevents his disqualification from the Maharashtra assembly. While the conviction is stayed regarding his assembly membership, Kokate is barred from holding any office of profit. The court will examine the conviction's merits.

A doctor at Shimla's IGMC was suspended after a video showed him brutally assaulting a patient who objected to being addressed disrespectfully. The patient alleged the doctor began punching him after he asked for politeness. An inquiry is underway, with authorities promising exemplary action against the involved medical staff.

A five-year-old boy, the youngest to recover, has returned home after a 114-day battle with renal failure and coma, triggered by suspected cough syrup toxicity. He survived severe kidney and brain damage, a feat doctors describe as extraordinary, with AIIMS Nagpur waiving treatment costs.

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina refuses to return to the country, calling her conviction politically motivated and a «political assassination in judicial robes.» She insists on returning only when Bangladesh has a legitimate government and an independent judiciary, criticizing the interim administration's democratic legitimacy and its impact on stability.

A fellow technician, who did not wish to be named, told how Doyle is believed to have been dismissed from a large engineering company where they both worked after 'intimidating' his line manager.

A former Punjab police IG, Amar Singh Chahal, is critically injured after allegedly shooting himself following an Rs 8.1 crore online investment fraud. A detailed note found at his Patiala home outlines how he was duped by a group named «F-777 DBS Wealth Equity Research Group.» Police are investigating the sophisticated scam and tracing digital evidence.

The Supreme Court expressed shock over private individuals grabbing thousands of acres of forest land in Uttarakhand, with the state government acting as a silent spectator. The court has expanded the case to examine the alleged illegal leasing and allotment of 2,866 acres of forest land, ordering a probe and directing all parties to maintain status quo.

A murder investigation in Chhattisgarh took a strange turn when the «victim,» believed dead and buried for 61 days, reappeared after working in Jharkhand. His family had reported him missing, and four acquaintances were arrested for his alleged murder based on a charred body and confessions.

Daniel, un père de famille de 53 ans, sans emploi depuis un an, sa femme et son fils survivent grâce à la fabrication et la vente de mono'i artisanal au marché de Papeete. Mais leurs revenus sont insuffisants pour couvrir toutes les charges. Daniel s'inquiète pour sa famille et refuse de se retrouver à la rue.

India's new SHANTI Act ushers in a significant overhaul of its civil nuclear framework, welcoming private participation and establishing a streamlined regulatory and liability regime. The United States has lauded the move, viewing it as a crucial step towards strengthening energy security and fostering peaceful civil nuclear cooperation between the two nations.

Après un mois d'arrêt, le Terevau a repris du service ce lundi matin à 5h40. Une bonne nouvelle pour les passagers et les salariés de la société.

The introduction of a «zero-tariff and low-tax» policy should give a boost to the island’s consumer and business attractiveness, Geng Songtao, an industry expert, says

According to Sergey Ryabkov, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and top brass have repeatedly said that the efforts to polish the national nuclear deterrence potential allow to say that the country's security is guaranteed

The report says the vessel has been anchored approximately 50 miles from the port city of Galveston

The Russian president said «the teams worked hard on all sides, prepared good documents, everything has been signed, and everything is moving forward»

Speaker of the House of Representatives, member of the Republican Party Mike Johnson pointed out that the Democratic Party intends to «dismantle» the foundations of the country

[New Times] Thirty students from Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) Musanze College have graduated in China after completing a year of advanced vocational training at Jinhua University of Vocational Technology (JUVT).

[New Times] Jamaican dancehall singer Chinsea Linda Lee, commonly known as Shenseea, and her countryman Mavado will perform in Kigali on January 3.

[New Times] Tour du Rwanda will return to the routes for its 18th edition with a renewed focus on both competitive racing and fan experience, as the event expands its reach beyond upcountry regions and makes a long-awaited return to Kigali's Pele Stadium.

Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea has passed away at the age of 74 after a short illness on Monday. 

Footage shows security watch on helplessly outside the Bavarian Hall in London's Hyde Park on Saturday while dozens of punters rush towards the venue.

Exercise, weight management and physiotherapy are common approaches recommended by medics, to help treat arthritis, but it is often not enough.

A 49-year-old man from Singapore has been arrested by the Indian Police Service over his alleged use of a pair of camera-fitted smart glasses inside the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala, India. Indian news outlet The Hindu said the man is of Sri Lankan descent and resides at Punggol Northshore in Singapore. He was identified by one name, Thiruneepanar. The incident happened at about 9.25am on Saturday (Dec 20), The Hindu reported. Thiruneepanar allegedly recorded visuals of the temple's northern side and a designated area for religious rites known as the Thulabharam mandapam. His actions were noticed by temple security personnel and he was referred to the local police. Thiruneepanar is now being investigated for disobedience of a lawful order and has been served a notice to appear for further police investigations. Checks online by AsiaOne indicate that, due to the temple's religious significance, image capturing or recording is forbidden. Earlier in July, a 66-year-old local man was also arrested for a similar offence at the temple. [[nid:713387]]

Large crowds are expected in Orchard Road on Christmas Eve and the police will be implementing security and traffic arrangements such as enhanced patrols and road closures to keep revellers safe. In a media release on Monday (Dec 22), the police said the arrangements will be in place from the evening of Dec 24. «Police officers, auxiliary police officers, and security officers will be deployed to manage crowds in the vicinity of Orchard Road,» said the police, adding that crowd control barricades and directional signages will also be deployed. Certain entrances and exits of Orchard MRT Station may also be closed to regulate crowd flow, and the police advised using Somerset MRT Station or other public transport options. Those visiting Orchard Road are encouraged to check the Crowd@OrchardRoad map to view real-time crowd levels and area closures. The platform will be accessible from 5pm on Dec 24. 

TEHRAN – The Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) of the country, in cooperation with the Russian Federation, is conducting workshops that provide effective strategies for the early detection and prevention of drug abuse in Tehran and eight other provinces of the country.

TEHRAN – During the closing ceremony of the second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, Iran pledged commitments to advance the implementation of the Global Strategy for Traditional Medicine 2025-2034.

TEHRAN – The 16th International Conference on Information, Knowledge Technology (IKT 2025) will kick off on Monday and will run till December 25, with scientists from six countries, namely the U.S., Spain, Canada, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and New Zealand in attendance.  

New US envoy to South Africa likely to stir ideological clash between Washington and Pretoria, political analyst Ofentse Donald Davhie said Read Full Article at RT.com