Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as New York City’s mayor, the first Muslim and African-born person of Indian descent to hold the position Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukrainian nationalists have held a torch-lit parade in the city of Lviv to commemorate Nazi collaborator Stepan Bandera’s birthday Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran has been hit by a new wave of violence triggered by the instability of the national currency and broader economic woes Read Full Article at RT.com
As 2026 begins, residents of the Gaza Strip are confronting life in displacement camps and among the ruins of destroyed neighbourhoods – facing deep uncertainty after months of war and devastation.
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From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), offering cautious optimism at the close of a year marked by both breakthroughs and strain.
The UN Secretary-General has condemned amendments adopted by Israel’s Knesset to a law aimed at ceasing the operations of the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA), saying the measures must be immediately repealed.
Russia’s Investigative Committee has said it is probing the attack in Kherson Region as a terrorist act Read Full Article at RT.com