Putin is sure that all the colleagues share this attitude

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan criticized the Union government's recent railway fare hike, stating it will burden the middle and lower middle class before the Union budget. She slammed the increase of Rs 10 per 500 km, impacting long-distance travel costs significantly.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking in Kolkata, voiced concerns about live-in relationships, deeming them an unwillingness to accept responsibility. He suggested renunciation for those avoiding marriage. Bhagwat also shared insights from experts, recommending early marriage (19-25) and three children for health and ego management, while acknowledging his personal lack of experience in these matters.

Following BJP's 2025 victories in Delhi and Bihar, 2026 presents a crucial comeback opportunity for the opposition. Key contests in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry will test incumbent governments and emerging political forces, with updated electoral rolls adding another layer of intrigue to these significant state elections.

BJP Minority Morcha National President Jamal Siddiqui condemned the lynching of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh, blaming rising radicalisation and alleging growing attacks on minorities. He criticised the Bangladeshi government’s response, and said India was closely monitoring the situation. Siddiqui also accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of encouraging radicalisation for political gain, claiming the state risked following a similar path.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram strongly criticized the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA, calling it the «second killing of Mahatma Gandhi.» He stated the party will oppose the new VB-G RAM G bill until the original employment guarantee framework is restored, vowing to expose the alleged fraud.

Vladimir Zelensky continues to clandestinely consult former chief of staff Andrey Yermak, who resigned amid a graft scandal, media claim Read Full Article at RT.com

The top EU diplomat apparently believes she can fare better against Russia than Adolf Hitler did, Viktor Orban has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev can’t finance a 800,000-strong army and wants Western funding as part of security guarantees, Vladimir Zelensky has said Read Full Article at RT.com

TEHRAN – The head of the health ministry’s traditional medicine office, Hossein Rezaeizadeh, the advisor to the health ministry’s traditional medicine office, Arman Zargaran, along with the ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, have attended the second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.

TEHRAN – Awad Mataria, the new World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Iran, held a meeting with Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi on Sunday.

TEHRAN – The tenth edition of the national program to honor outstanding scientific researchers was held on Sunday, with the vice-president for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, Hossein Afshin, and the head of Iran National Science Foundation, Ali-Mohammad Soltani, in attendance.

Six Indonesian men, aged between 23 and 29, have been arrested by the police for illegal entry into Singapore. The Police Coast Guard (PCG) detected their wooden craft in the waters off Tanah Merah at about 12.35am on Sunday (Dec 21). «PCG immediately intercepted the craft and arrested the six Indonesian men for unlawful entry into Singapore,» said the police in a media release. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects wanted to find work in Singapore. The six will be charged in court on Monday. If found guilty of illegal entry into Singapore, they each face up to six months' jail, along with mandatory caning of at least three strokes. [[nid:725700]]editor@asiaone.com 

Seventy-five needy children from Chambala, Katuta, and Chitenje Primary Schools in Kasungu district have received school uniforms worth K1.7 million, generously donated by well-wisher Paul Sosola. Sosola, who previously supported children in Rumphi, is expected to extend similar assistance to Mangochi and other districts in the near future. “I personally do not want to see […] The post Kasungu Children Receive School Uniforms from Well-Wisher appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation has participated in a meeting of the working group on establishing the secretariat of the Tehran Convention in the Caspian Sea region.

Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks profile rose after her grilling of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his appointment hearing went viral.

How DOGE and the White House carried out a once-unthinkable transformation of the nation’s sprawling bureaucracy.

The Trump administration has backed itself into a corner on Venezuela, with President Nicolás Maduro’s removal by force or war the only compelling options.

A special meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers was initiated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and will be held on December 22 in Kuala Lumpur

After that, there will be meetings in narrow and expanded formats, and later the leaders of the association will continue to communicate informally

The Kremlin spokesman added that such days of informal communication are always imply bilateral meetings

The diplomat clarified that this «painful effect» is due to the priority Montenegro's tourism sector places on the country's budget

Dans un entretien exclusif avec l'honorable Justine Judith Lekogo, la députée affirme sans ambages que pour la dégradation de la note du Gabon, ce n'est pas Fitch le problème, c'est notre gouvernance. Journaliste : Honorable Lekogo, Fitch Ratings a récemment abaissé la note souveraine du Gabon. Comment interprétez-vous cette décision ? Honorable Justine Judith Lekogo : Cette décision est un signal d'alarme extrêmement sérieux. Lorsque la note du Gabon passe de CCC à CCC- en devises (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Sous la présidence effective de Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République, Chef de l'État et Président du Conseil Supérieur de la Magistrature, s'est tenue ce vendredi 19 décembre 2025, au Palais de la Rénovation, la première session extraordinaire du Conseil Supérieur de la Magistrature (CSM) de la Vème République. Cette session extraordinaire fait suite à la réunion disciplinaire du 18 décembre 2025. Elle répond à deux impératifs majeurs : d'une part, le (...) - JUSTICE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The police have arrested a 26-year-old church volunteer in connection with the case of a suspicious item found at St Joseph's Church in Bukit Timah on Sunday (Dec 22) morning. In their final update on the case at about 5.20pm, the police said the male volunteer claimed to have discovered a suspicious item in a drain within the church premises. He then immobilised himself and held on to it. «Following thorough checks, the item, which resembled an improvised explosive device, was assessed at about 10.40am to be three cardboard rolls and wires taped with black tape, with no explosive element present,» said the police. The item was subsequently removed from the scene. The man was arrested for making a false threat of a terrorist act. AsiaOne understands from regular churchgoers that he is a Singaporean. 

The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 14-year-old missing girl. In a news release on Sunday (Dec 21), the police said Lau Jia En Shannel was last seen on Dec 20 at around 3pm in the vicinity of Block 773 Bedok Reservoir View. The police urged anyone with information to contact their hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. All information will be kept strictly confidential, said the police. [[nid:725603]]editor@asiaone.com 

Allison Morris, nee Francis, has a long familial connection to Black River, where St John’s Anglican Parish Church is situated, in St Elizabeth. She was christened and grew up in St. John’s, which she regards the church of her black ancestors,...

Recently, a clergy colleague sent a meme to me depicting a manger scene. The image of the Holy Family was missing. In its place stood a sign which read. “ICE was here.” The message was palpable. The absence of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus also...

As we pour into the lives of Melissa’s victims especially those in western Jamaica, let’s remember victims of another sort residing in other sections of the island. “Poorness” prevents them from enjoying a good meal, sleeping in a decent bed or...

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NEW YORK (AP): Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and travel this holiday season? The job market is tough, student loan and credit card debt are rising, and prices for many items remain high due to...

Having misplaced his passport in Singapore, a Malaysian man ended up spending the night at a McDonald's outlet as he could not return home. Seeking help at Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange at daybreak, the man in his twenties broke down in tears when he told senior assistant interchange supervisor Nithyananthan Palne (Nathan) about his predicament. «He was crying, saying he couldn't return to Malaysia without his passport and didn't know what to do,» the SBS Transit staff recounted. In a Facebook post on Saturday (Dec 20), the public transport operator shared that the distressed man had approached the passenger service office for help as believed that he may have left his passport on a bus. Nathan immediately contacted several bus interchanges and Seletar Bus Depot where he learnt that a bus captain had found a passport under a seat on a bus service 24. After verifying the man's identity, Nathan made a trip to the depot to retrieve the passport and handed it back to the man at the interchange. 

A video of a woman bringing her baby to greet her garbage collector father as a show of support has touched the hearts of netizens. In the clip, posted on Dec 11, TikTok user and content creator Humancatt showed herself holding up her seven-month-old girl as her dad on a garbage truck passes by. In the caption to the video, she wrote: «Today, husband is around our area, so I ran down to show Qaseh how hard baba is working! »I make sure Qaseh grows up being proud of her baba.« Speaking to AsiaOne on Sunday (Dec 21), Humancatt, whose real name is Nora, said her husband will text her whenever he is around the area. »We will try to come down to show our support and to let him know we are here for him," said Nora, 33, who works as a minder in child protection services. Her short clip has evidently struck a chord with netizens, having been viewed over 280,000 times and amassing over 320 comments. Many commended Nora for how she is raising her daughter and for sharing her husband's occupation with pride. 

True leadership is not measured by polished words or borrowed credentials, but by presence, action, and the courage to tell your own story. In Blantyre, Jomo Osman shows Africa that language is power only when it is owned, and that leaders who speak plainly can reclaim authority, defy stereotypes, and lead with substance. WRITES DR […] The post Dr Ken Lipenga | Who Gets to Speak for Power? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Product Magazine (NPM) has urged the media, industry players, and government to work together in generating ideas that create a more conducive environment for business growth. The call was made by NPM Managing Director Arthur Chinyamula on Saturday night during the 120th edition of NPM, an event that celebrated excellence in the business sector […] The post NPM Calls for Greater Collaboration in Business Sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.