On December 16, the Russian passenger plane "Il-114-300" made its first flight.

 Official data revealed, today, Tuesday, that China's domestic production of crude oil last November increased by 1.2 percent on an annual basis, to reach 15.96 million tons.

 The Malaysian Maritime Agency announced today, Sunday, that it has seized more than two tons of the narcotic crystal methamphetamine, worth $ 26.2 million, from a boat off the west coast of the country.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the government's work in light of the prevailing economic situation, such as high prices for consumer goods, declining incomes and high unemployment rates, saying, "This situation is not a joke."