The Bank of Russia is buying and selling foreign exchange in the domestic market in the currency section of the Moscow Exchange with the use of the yuan-ruble instrument

«These hardline supporters of democracy are tasked with reining in the Armenian government should it follow in the neighboring Georgia’s footsteps and put priority on the true national interests, traditions and values of the Armenian people,» the SVR stated

Mr. President, in 2020, Malawians entrusted you with the highest office in the land, not because they were blind to the challenges ahead, but because they saw hope in your leadership. They watched as you stood at the pulpit of politics, promising to exorcise the demons of corruption, impunity, and despair that had possessed this […] The post EDITORIAL: Mr. President, cleanse your government of ‘Jezebels’—before it’s too late! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One man now has a happy wife and a happy life after winning US$1 million (S$1.3 million) in a lucky draw.  Balasubramanian Chithambaram won the grand prize last Sunday (Nov 24) in a lucky draw held by Mustafa Jewellery. He visited the store in Little India and spent $6,000 on gold chains for his wife about three months ago.  The annual draw event was held at the Civil Service Club @ Tessensohn. Customers who spent at least $250 were eligible for the grand lucky draw, according to the store's website.  Chithambaram, a project engineer who has been working in Singapore for 21 years, was in a state of disbelief when the lucky draw's host called him to deliver the good news. In the video call, the teary man said: «Today is also my father's fourth death anniversary. It's a blessing.»  He added that he would tell his mother about the windfall and also spend some of the money giving back to the community as a token of appreciation for the years he worked in Singapore. At the event, several other customers who won the store's monthly draws also walked away with prizes of US$5,000.

Another enemy group was destroyed several hours later

On Tuesday, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said that a new record was set with regard to deaths of aid workers in the embattled enclave

At the end of September, Elon Musk predicted battles between «drone swarms» in the future

Justice Kuldip Singh, the Supreme Court's first «green judge,» passed away at 92. He left an enduring environmental legacy through two landmark cases: protecting the Taj Mahal from pollution and safeguarding forests. These cases, initiated during his tenure (1988-1996), continue to be heard by the Supreme Court today.

Top diplomats Blinken and Jaishankar met in Italy. They discussed global security and the growing US-India partnership. Both nations want to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. They also talked about technology, clean energy, and investment opportunities. Jaishankar mentioned the Quad's evolution and Indo-Pacific dynamics. He looks forward to welcoming Blinken to India in 2025.

Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan condemned the arrest of Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, urging collective action and intervention from Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus and the UN. Kalyan highlighted India's historical support for Bangladesh and expressed concern over the targeting of Hindus.

Legal experts in India weighed in on the US indictment of Gautam Adani. Mahesh Jethmalani raised concerns about the evidence presented. Mukul Rohatgi described the indictment as a chargesheet specifying individual actions. Neither Adani nor his nephew were charged in key counts. The lawyers' statements followed the indictment's release.

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi demanded Gautam Adani's arrest following US bribery allegations involving Indian officials and contracts worth billions. Adani Group denied the charges, stating neither Gautam nor his nephew Sagar Adani were charged with FCPA violations. Parliament's winter session erupted in chaos as opposition parties demanded discussion on the issue, leading to adjournments.

Trump sent shockwaves through the global markets on Monday when he posted he would slap 25 percent tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early on Wednesday Read Full Article at RT.com

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has appointed six new professors across its campuses. They are Dr David Yawson from the Cave Hill Campus, now professor of Agri-Food Systems and Environmental Resilience; Dr Derek Mitchell, now professor...

STUDENTS ARE being encouraged to consider skills training available at the HEART/NSTA Trust as they prepare to make career choices. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, made the appeal as she delivered...

MANILA, Philippines (AP): A major political storm set off by a bitter feud between the Philippine president and the vice- president is testing an Asian democracy that has long been troubled by rowdy politics, poor law enforcement and bareface...

SCULPTURES OF Jamaican icons, the king of Reggae, Bob Marley; and world sprint sensation, Usain Bolt, are now in transit, as the symbols of the island’s rich cultural heritage make their way by sea to the World Expo 2025. The figures, commissioned...

WESTERN BUREAU: Because of the partisan nature of Jamaica’s politics, the diehard supporters of the two major political parties tend to place hype over substance. However, for South Trelawny tailor Bradley Sterling, a perennial supporter of his...

According to the US President, civilians on both sides will soon be able to safely return to their communities

According to Al Nahar, the Lebanese government will undertake the commitment to act against illegal armed groups on its territory and to curb their ability to arm themselves through arms trafficking and illegal production of weapons

He mentioned Tokayev’s participation in the BRICS summit in Russia’s Volga area city of Kazan

The meeting in Yekaterinburg will provide an opportunity to sum up the results of Russia’s presidency and outline future plans

Air defense forces on duty intercepted and destroyed 22 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles, including 10 UAVs over the Rostov Region, seven over the Belgorod Region, two over the Voronezh Region, and the other three over the regions of Kursk, Bryansk and Smolensk, the ministry specified

An Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) steering committee is in Seychelles discussing the future of cultural and creative industries projects in the region for the coming year. This is part of a partnership project between the IOC and the French Development Agency (AFD) - IOC-AFD - which aims to promote gender equality and stimulate the cultural and creative industries (ICC) sectors through interventions in the areas of heritage, cultural entrepreneurship, training, mobility, co-creation, and governance. Through the project, the IOC has launched five grants, namely the AléVini, regional mobility fund, Tafa scholarships, support for cultural events, support for digital works and the Indian Ocean co-creation fund. The meeting at the International Conference Centre from November 26 to 27,  is being attended by representatives of culture and the cultural creative industries from the six member countries. These are Mauritius, Reunion - a French Overseas Department - Seychelles, Comores, Mozambique and Madagascar. In his speech to officially launch the regional cultural and creative industries development project, the permanent liaison officer for the IOC in the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ralph Agrippine, said «The actions carried out by the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) development project are perfectly in line with the priorities of the Seychelles' IOC presidency. [...] The project is currently carrying out an inventory of the country's traditional architecture, which has demonstrated the potential for tourist circuits, but which could also be the subject of a UNESCO World Heritage listing.» Agrippine also explained that since the launch of AléVini in September 2023, there has been an increase in the number of applications from Seychelles, which he said was proof of the sector's enthusiasm and need for support. Over the coming days, the representatives will discuss the topics of copyright, scholarships, and how to improve in the coming year to better answer the needs of those industries in the region, among others. The IOC is also setting up a training course on cultural management, which will professionalise the sector. Agrippine is appealing to operators and artists to take advantage of these opportunities to strengthen their production, for products of Seychellois production on the regional and international scene. Meanwhile, candidates who have successfully applied for the project were also revealed. These are the Seychelles National Institute for Culture, Heritage and Arts (SNICHA), the Seychelles Institute of Arts and Design (SIAD), the Creative Seychelles Agency (CSA), Tipik Seychelles, Fondasyon Kiltir Kreol and Artistic Dance Factory, as well as individuals - Martin Kennedy, Johnny Volcere and Devin Malcouzane.

[UN News] Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, a new report by the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) highlights the critical role of human rights in ending the AIDS pandemic as a public health threat by 2030.

[VOA] Nairobi -- A new report from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center says the number of people displaced in Africa has tripled to 35 million. Of these, 32.5 million abandoned their homes due to conflict and violence. The report, published Tuesday, says government efforts to address internal displacement on the continent have been commendable but not enough.

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A personal mobility device (PMD) user suffered minor injuries after he was hit by a truck in Ubi on Tuesday (Nov 26) afternoon. Footage of the accident, shared on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page, shows the elderly man riding his PMD across the road just as a truck drives down the exit slope of an industrial compound at Ubi Road 1. As he reaches the middle of the road, the truck bumps into the PMD, causing him to topple. He props himself against the road with his right arm and struggles to free himself. The truck then reverses, causing the PMD rider to fall onto his back. He subsequently sits up as the truck driver and another person go to his aid.

How do you measure a man? By the car he drives? Or the different classes of vehicles he is licenced to operate? In an argument between two car drivers in a carpark, one pointed out he was driving a BMW while the other, who was driving a Mazda, boasted about holding four classes of driving licences. Videos of the confrontation between the two men in the open carpark at Hougang Avenue 5 on Nov 17 were posted online. The dispute started after the black Mazda 3 came to a stop and appeared to block the path of the oncoming white BMW 318. PHOTO: Screengrab/Facebook/Roads.sg The BMW honked at the Mazda to give way, but the Mazda driver probably thought there was enough room for the BMW to squeeze past and so he merely honked. This led to the two cars honking at each other until both drivers eventually got out of their vehicles and confronted each other.

The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) has highlighted a recent case of animal abuse. In a video posted to Acres' social media accounts, co-CEO of its advocacy branch Anbarasi Boopal said the organisation had received a report of «horrific cruelty» towards a reticulated python. According to Acres, the incident took place at an unknown location on Nov 20. «I'm here today because I'm overwhelmed with disgust, shock and frustration,» Boopal said. In the clip provided to Acres, two men can be seen setting a live reticulated python on fire using spray cans and a lighter. One of the men can also be seen stepping on the snake's head. At the end of the video, the snake is transferred into a clear container and appears to be alive and moving. Addressing the clip, Boopal said the two men were trying to capture the python, which appeared to be stuck in machinery and did not struggle or pose any danger to anyone. The pair then used a flammable spray and a lighter to burn the snake three times, she added.

Tuesday was election day in Nova Scotia, but not everything went according to plan. Elections Nova Scotia says “human error” is to blame for a delayed opening at one polling station and high traffic caused its website to crash.