[New Times] Discriminatory remarks made by the spokesperson of the DR Congo's armed forces during a televised interview have sparked condemnation from political leaders, civil society organisations, and international observers, who warn that the anti-Tutsi rhetoric could fuel ethnic violence.

RAC research found 53,015 claims were submitted to 177 councils in 2024, compared with 27,731 claims in 2021. Of those which provided data, Derbyshire County Council saw the biggest increase.

On Tuesday, Nova Scotia Power submitted a report to the province's energy board responding to questions the board raised about how the utility was estimating bills in the fallout of a cyberattack last March.

A temporary warming centre located at the Prince Albert Grand Council urban services building has opened after the lone warming centre in the city, hosted by the Salvation Army, went up in flames on Christmas day.

The trademarking of the quirky phrase highlights the complexities and conflicts that can arise when expressions become the subject of intellectual property claims.

The Supreme Court has intervened in the Unnao rape case. It has halted the Delhi high court's decision to suspend former BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence. The apex court is examining if an MLA qualifies as a public servant under the POCSO Act. This move ensures Sengar remains in jail. The survivor welcomes the Supreme Court's action.

The Defence Acquisition Council has approved capital acquisition proposals totaling approximately Rs 79,000 crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces. These approvals, granted on December 29, 2025, cover a variety of equipment for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, including loiter munition systems, radars, guided rocket ammunition, and drone detection systems.

The Ajit Pawar-led NCP and the Sharad Pawar faction will contest local elections in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune together. This alliance is a local arrangement for the civic polls. The decision was made after consulting party workers. This development has raised questions within the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance.

India showcased its military prowess in 2025, marked by Operation Sindoor's decisive response to the Pahalgam attack. The year emphasized reforms, jointness, and technological adaptation, backed by a significant defence budget increase. Exercises and acquisitions highlighted preparedness for high-intensity conflicts, projecting strength and strategic vision across domains.

A woman's trip on low-cost airline Scoot took an unexpected turn when a gift box fell from an overhead compartment and injured her during a six-hour flight to Singapore last month. The passenger, 43-year-old accountant Dong Mingming (transliteration) was seated in seat 13B on Scoot flight TR187 from Qingdao, China to Singapore on Nov 5. Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, Dong said the incident took place about half an hour after takeoff, when she had removed her glasses and closed her eyes to rest. A male passenger opened the overhead luggage compartment and a heavy object fell out, striking her right eyelid. «I immediately felt a sharp pain and I couldn't open my eyes at all; my vision became blurry,» said Dong. She later learned that a gift box had fallen from the overhead compartment. Noticing that her eyelid was bleeding, the flight attendants offered her ice and alcohol wipes. «Because of the eye injury, I dared not move around rashly,» added Dong. After the flight landed at Changi Airport, Dong sought medical treatment at Singapore General Hospital. 

Vladimir Zelensky added that it would be necessary to establish a ceasefire for at least 60 days to hold the referendum

The agreement provides for trade liberalization for a limited list of goods, on 367 codes of the Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity on each side

Vladimir Zelensky is also anticipating meetings with the European leaders

«It is projected that the final figure for this year will exceed the record pre-pandemic level of 2019 — 650,000 people,» Gennady Bezdetko said

Andrey Bezrukov noted the invaluable technological experience gained from this work, which made it possible to upgrade the technologies and develop and implement them in the future

Höskuldur Tryggvason, better known as Höddi, has completed his nearly two-month journey across Antarctica, having crossed the continent using a kite and sled.

The Pitham family, who share tales of their adventures online, joined what they call the 'great recline debate' - should passengers be allowed to lean back for a whole flight?

Several employees at one of the chain's Edinburgh pubs snubbed the co-leaders of feminist group For Women Scotland, Susan Smith and Marion Calder, after recognising their faces.

«Six extremists were eliminated,» Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said

«As for whether European citizens can ‘oust’ anyone before the next elections, I don’t think they have such rights,» Dmitry Peskov noted

Head of the Ukrainian sociological group Rating Alexey Antipovich confirmed that people in the western regions of Ukraine are less willing to support territorial concessions than those in the eastern regions

Vladimir Zelensky said that bilateral agreements with Europeans from the 'Coalition of the Willing' will subsequently be ratified by European parliaments to ensure that these agreements are legally binding

Zelensky said that he hoped to organize a meeting with US and European advisers in Ukraine in January

The UK has introduced new visa restrictions on DR Congo over a lack of co-operation in repatriating migrants Read Full Article at RT.com

Live-fire drills simulate a blockade of major ports following US approval of its largest-ever package of advanced weapons to Taiwan Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine’s former top general, Valery Zaluzhny, is expected to return to Kiev from London in early January, according to local media Read Full Article at RT.com

India is reportedly claiming compensation from Reliance and BP for underproducing gas from offshore fields Read Full Article at RT.com

Kremlin agrees with US President Donald Trump’s assessment of the state of the Ukraine peace process Read Full Article at RT.com