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Photos: Sporting moments of 2025 beyond the scoreboard

Photos: Sporting moments of 2025 beyond the scoreboard ## Beyond the Triumphs: Defining Moments of Athleticism and Resilience in 2025 The year 2025 witnessed a captivating tapestry of sporting achievements, etching indelible marks on the global athletic landscape. While scoreboards chronicled... read more »

N. Sitharaman is the first female finance minister after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

Kosovos prime minister claims victory in...

Kosovos prime minister claims victory in snap election

Kosovos prime minister claims victory in snap election **Kurti Declares Mandate to Govern Following Kosovo Election** PRISTINA – Albin Kurti, Kosovo’s caretaker Prime Minister, has asserted his intention to rapidly establish a new government in the wake of recent snap elections. While... read more »

Winter storm wreaking havoc along the East Coast after slamming South

Winter floods wreak havoc on Gaza displa...

Winter floods wreak havoc on Gaza displacement camps as Israel blocks aid

Winter floods wreak havoc on Gaza displacement camps as Israel blocks aid ## Gaza Displacement Camps Submerged as Winter Rains Compound Humanitarian Crisis Gaza City – Torrential rains have inundated displacement camps across the Gaza Strip, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis for... read more »

Trump and Zelensky strike hopeful tone a...

Trump and Zelensky strike hopeful tone after talks as hurdles remain

Trump and Zelensky strike hopeful tone after talks as hurdles remain ## US to Facilitate Russia-Ukraine Dialogue in Renewed Push for Peace **Washington D.C.** – In a development signaling a potential shift in the trajectory of the ongoing conflict, the United States is poised to play a... read more »

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Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi Volcano: Monitoring Eruption and Pot...

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi Volcano: Monitoring Eruption and Potential Impacts Reports indicate that the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia is currently experiencing eruptive activity. While details... read more »

Tanzanian President Hassan declared winner of disp...

Tanzanian President Hassan declared winner of disputed vote with 98 percent ## Hassan Secures Second Term Amidst Post-Election Unrest in... read more »

Sudan ‘killing field’ massacre leaves piles...

Sudan ‘killing field’ massacre leaves piles of dead bodies visible to satellites ## Satellite Imagery Suggests Mass Casualties in El Fasher,... read more »

Kenya bids final farewell to Raila Odinga

Kenya bids final farewell to Raila Odinga **Odinga Laid to Rest Amidst Tensions and National Mourning** KISUMU, Kenya – Kenya’s political landscape... read more »

Kenya: Odinga’s final farewell draws thousands, injurie...

Kenya: Odinga’s final farewell draws thousands, injuries reported ## National Homage Paid as Raila Odinga’s Remains Arrive in Kisumu **Kisumu, Kenya**... read more »

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Huawei’s Luxeed V9 Minivan to Debut Groundbreaking Helmet A...

Huawei’s Luxeed V9 Minivan to Debut Groundbreaking Helmet Airbag Technology In a move poised to redefine automotive safety, Huawei’s Luxeed V9 minivan is set to become the world’s... read more »

Hong Kong fire LIVE: At least 13 killed as huge bl...

Hong Kong fire LIVE: At least 13 killed as huge blaze rips through apartments Fatal Fire Engulfs Hong Kong Apartment Complex, Claiming Thirteen... read more »

Saudi Bus Crash: Death Toll Climbs to 45; Telangana CM ...

Saudi Bus Crash: Death Toll Climbs to 45; Telangana CM Announces Ex-Gratia RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A devastating bus accident in Saudi Arabia has claimed the... read more »

Video: Afghanistans Blue Mosque damaged in earthquake

Video: Afghanistans Blue Mosque damaged in earthquake ## Earthquake Impacts Revered Blue Mosque in Afghanistan **Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan** – The revered... read more »

Powerful magnitude 6.3 quake hits north Afghanistans Hi...

Powerful magnitude 6.3 quake hits north Afghanistans Hindu Kush region ## Seismic Activity Shakes Northern Afghanistan, Raising Concerns Amid Recovery... read more »

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Clashes erupt in Bangladesh’s Dhaka in protests over govt’s new c...

Clashes erupt in Bangladesh’s Dhaka in protests over govt’s new charter ## Dhaka Engulfed in Unrest as Demonstrations Against New Charter Turn Violent Dhaka, Bangladesh – The streets of Dhaka... read more »

Protests Erupt in Bangladesh as Students Demand Re...

Dhaka, Bangladesh – August 10, 2024: In an unprecedented move, hundreds of student protesters gheraoed the Supreme Court in Dhaka, Bangladesh,... read more »

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Video: Trump predicts trade deal with China ahead of APEC meeting...

Video: Trump predicts trade deal with China ahead of APEC meeting with Xi ## Trade Tensions Thaw? Trump Expresses Optimism for China Deal Ahead of Anticipated Xi Meeting **Port Moresby, Papua New... read more »

China Satellite Launch Marks Beginning of Thousand...

China has launched the first batch of satellites for its “Thousand Sails Constellation,” a megaconstellation designed to rival... read more »

China may have quietly moved tonnes of war gear into no...

may have quietly moved tonnes of military gear while it was conducting military exercises in the remote mountainous Tibet region, the PLA Daily, the official... read more »

10 gunned down near China ‘Belt and Road’ p...

HIGHLIGHTS The attack on the Pakistani labourers took place some 20 kilometres from the emerging port city of Gwadar Gwadar’s deep-water port is the... read more »

China gives former general suspended death sentence for...

Chinese hackers snooped on five EU ministries, says US security firm

BEIJING – A top Chinese military officer has been given a suspended death sentence for corruption, state media said Monday, in a case where he was exposed as... read more »

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South Korea and US working on rocky relationship

South Korea and US working on rocky relationship ## Navigating a Tightrope: South Korea Balances Alliance with US Amidst Evolving Geopolitical Landscape Seoul – South Korea finds itself at a... read more »

Thai army chief says coup could happen

Bangkok – Thai army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha Friday said a military coup could happen, depending on the situation, media reported. “The... read more »

Thai govt rejects call to delay elections after clashes

Johannesburg – The Thailand Government has rejected calls by the election commission to postpone February elections. The decision by the government came... read more »

South Korea develops air defence vehicle

Seoul – South Korea’s arms procurement agency said Friday that it completed development of a multi-purpose air defence vehicle with guided missiles... read more »

Thailand election body urges delay in polls amid clash

Thailand’s election commission on Thursday urged the government to delay the upcoming polls as clashes between security forces and anti-government... read more »

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Middle East

Israeli military kills two in new Gaza attack despite resuming ce...

Israeli military kills two in new Gaza attack despite resuming ceasefire **UN Secretary-General Condemns Renewed Violence in Gaza Following Reported Ceasefire** Gaza City – International concern... read more »

Why did Israel launch air strikes on Gaza, then re...

Why did Israel launch air strikes on Gaza, then resume truce? ## Fragile Ceasefire in Gaza Faces Renewed Strain Amidst Allegations of... read more »

Stories of children killed by Israel in the occupied We...

Stories of children killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank this year ## Rising Concerns Over Child Fatalities in the West Bank Ramallah, West Bank – A... read more »

WFP says food supplies to Gaza below targets, urges mor...

WFP says food supplies to Gaza below targets, urges more crossings to open ## Gaza Food Aid Delivery Falls Short, WFP Calls for Increased Access **Gaza City**... read more »

Iran’s Gen Z cornered by crackdowns, sanctions an...

Iran’s Gen Z cornered by crackdowns, sanctions and conflict ## Iran’s Youth Grapple with Economic Hardship, State Repression, and Regional... read more »

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Macklemore’s Dubai Boycott Sparks Debate Over UAE’s R...

Dubai, UAE – September 2024: U.S. rapper Macklemore recently canceled a highly anticipated concert in Dubai, citing moral concerns over the UAE’s alleged involvement in Sudan’s ongoing... read more »

UAE Announces Amnesty and Discounted Airfares for ...

In a significant move to address the challenges faced by visa overstayers, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new initiative offering... read more »

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South Asia

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, Qatar says

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, Qatar says ## Qatar Mediates Ceasefire Agreement Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Amid Escalating Border Tensions **Doha, Qatar** – In a significant... read more »

‘New Normal’: Is Pakistan trying to set new red li...

Islamabad, Pakistan – October 15, 2025 :In a dramatic escalation of long-simmering tensions, deadly clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border... read more »

23 people killed in Afghanistan crash

KABUL: An Afghan spokesman says 23 people were killed when a passenger van and a fuel tanker collided in western Afghanistan. Raouf Ahmadi, a spokesman for... read more »

Gunmen kill 15 civilians travelling in central Afghanis...

Suspected Taliban gunmen stopped two vehicles in central Afghanistan and shot dead 15 passengers at the side of the road, officials said on Friday, in the... read more »

More cameras on Bahrain’s main roads

MANAMA: Roadway surveillance is to be stepped up in a bid to ensure safety and reduce accidents. More cameras will be installed on main roads across Bahrain to... read more »

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Syria

Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing ...

Ostelsheim, Baden-Württemberg – In a landmark moment for Germany’s evolving political landscape, Ryyan Alshebl, a 29-year-old Syrian refugee who arrived in the country in 2015, has been... read more »

Bashar Al-Assad’s Fall After 14 Years of Civ...

Damascus : The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after 14 years of a devastating civil war marks a turning point in the nation’s tumultuous... read more »

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Bystander Ahmed al Ahmed, who tackled armed man at Bondi Beach sh...

SYDNEY, Dec 14 – A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during Sunday’s deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been hailed as a hero whose actions... read more »

Bondi Beach: 12 Killed in Shooting Targeting Austr...

Bondi Beach: Twelve Killed in Shooting Targeting Australia’s Jewish Community Sydney, Australia – A tragic shooting at Bondi Beach has... read more »

India and Australia condemn woman killing in Sydney

India’s foreign ministry has said it has taken up the murder of an Indian woman in a Sydney park with the premier of New South Wales. Prabha Arun Kumar,... read more »

G20 global infrastructure hub set for Australia

A global infrastructure hub proposed by G20 nations to help strengthen economic growth will be based in Sydney and funded by Australia, a report said on... read more »

Arrest in Islamic school knife incident

A 21-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested and charged after allegedly walking into an Islamic school armed with a knife in Sydney’s southwest. THE man... read more »

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Europe

Belgium joins South Africas genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Belgium joins South Africas genocide case against Israel at ICJ ## Belgium Enters ICJ Proceedings Supporting South Africa’s Genocide Allegations Against Israel Brussels, Belgium – Belgium has... read more »

India-Russia Friendship Remains Steadfast, Says Pr...

India-Russia Friendship Remains Steadfast, Says Prime Minister Modi New Delhi, December 5, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has affirmed... read more »

Mad monk with ‘healing powers’ who was pois...

Mad monk with ‘healing powers’ who was poisoned and shot in brutal execution ## The Enigmatic Rise and Violent Fall of Grigori Rasputin St.... read more »

Putin fires nuclear torpedo in second Armageddon test

Putin fires nuclear torpedo in second Armageddon test ## Russia Conducts Underwater Nuclear Weapon System Tests Amid Heightened Tensions **Moscow, Russia** –... read more »

Connolly set to be Ireland’s next president after rival...

Connolly set to be Ireland’s next president after rival concedes defeat ## Connolly Poised for Irish Presidency as Early Results Indicate Decisive... read more »

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Nicolas Sarkozy Begins Five-Year Prison Sentence for Campaign Fin...

Paris – In a historic and dramatic turn of events, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy related... read more »

France: Louvre on lockdown after jewel robbery

France: Louvre on lockdown after jewel robbery **Louvre Remains Shuttered as Manhunt Intensifies for Jewel Thieves** Paris – The Louvre Museum... read more »

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Russia

Doubts emerge over Trump-Putin Budapest summit

Doubts emerge over Trump-Putin Budapest summit ## US Concerns Mount as Kremlin Signals No Shift in Ukraine Stance **Moscow, Russia** – Amidst swirling speculation regarding a potential summit... read more »

Trump, Putin to meet: Will Ukraine get US Tomahawk...

Trump, Putin to meet: Will Ukraine get US Tomahawks or not? ## U.S. Weighs Advanced Weaponry for Ukraine Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks **Washington... read more »

Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg ...

Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast What we covered here A female suspect has been detained in connection with an explosion that... read more »

Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable ICBM at Ukraine: A Dangero...

On November 21, 2024, Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) at Ukraine for the first time during the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian... read more »

Geopolitical Intrigue and Legal Battles: The High-Stake...

The recent indictment of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France has stirred global interest, intertwining legal, political, and international business dynamics.... read more »

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London over milit...

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London over military aid ## Zelenskyy to Engage European Allies in London Amid Intensified Sanctions Against Russia London – Ukrainian President... read more »

For Ukraine, West must target “domestic” Russia wi...

For Ukraine, West must target “domestic” Russia with sanctions ## Escalating Sanctions on Russia Deemed Crucial for Ukraine Conflict... read more »

Peace prize winner Karl Schlögel: Europe needs a free U...

Frankfurt am Main – German historian and Eastern Europe expert Karl Schlögel has been awarded the prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for... read more »

Ukraine’s drone operators say they have to negoti...

Ukraine’s drone operators say they have to negotiate safe passage past friendly jammers, sometimes over group chat Serhii... read more »

Ukraine Launches Major Drone Attack on Moscow and Surro...

In one of the most significant escalations of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian forces launched a massive drone attack targeting... read more »

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North America

U.S. Considers Scaling Back Federal Childhood Vaccine Recommendat...

The Trump administration is weighing a significant change to national vaccination policy, potentially reducing the number of childhood vaccines formally recommended by federal health agencies.... read more »

Jeffrey Epstein files hit deadline for ordered rel...

Jeffrey Epstein files hit deadline for ordered release by DOJ on Friday Epstein Documents Released Following Prolonged DOJ Resistance Washington D.C.... read more »

Trump and Mamdani hope for positive relationship after ...

Trump and Mamdani hope for positive relationship after productive meeting Trump Extends Olive Branch to Newly Elected New York City Mayor Mamdani Following... read more »

Zohran Mamdani Wins New York Mayoral Election — Full Re...

Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Election in Historic Upset By Staff Reporter — November 5, 2025 Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic... read more »

Zohran Mamdani elected New York mayor vows to serve all...

Zohran Mamdani elected New York mayor vows to serve all communities ## Zohran Mamdani Makes History, Elected Mayor of New York City New York City has elected... read more »

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Canada

Canadian ad featuring Reagan on tariffs derails US trade talks

Canadian ad featuring Reagan on tariffs derails US trade talks ## US-Canada Trade Negotiations Stalled Amid Dispute Over Provincial Advertisement Washington D.C. – Trade negotiations between the... read more »

India-Canada Row: Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Ove...

The diplomatic row between India and Canada has intensified after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in the killing... read more »

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United States

New York mayoral election — Zohran Mamdani in the spotlight as re...

NEW YORK — As polls close across the city, attention in the tightly watched New York City mayoral contest is sharply focused on Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old state assembly... read more »

Donald Trump's Day-One Executive Orders: Implications for Birthright Citizenship, Paris Climate Agreement, and Death Penalty

Why is Donald Trump so interested in rare earth mi...

Why is Donald Trump so interested in rare earth minerals? ## US Seeks to Secure Rare Earth Mineral Supply Chains Amid Geopolitical Tensions **Asia**... read more »

American Airlines is arriving late to the luxury travel...

American Airlines is arriving late to the luxury travel boom. Can it catch up? ## American Airlines Strategically Realigns to Capture Untapped Luxury Travel... read more »

Disgraced peer Michelle Mone snaps up £10m Florida pad ...

Disgraced peer Michelle Mone snaps up £10m Florida pad despite £122m PPE scandal ## Mone’s Florida Property Acquisition Under Scrutiny Amid PPE... read more »

US and Belize sign ‘safe third country’ agreement for a...

US and Belize sign ‘safe third country’ agreement for asylum seekers ## US Expands Migrant Deportation Strategy with Belize Agreement **Washington D.C.**... read more »

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South America

Venezuela passes law enacting harsh penalties for supporters of U...

Venezuela passes law enacting harsh penalties for supporters of US blockade ## Venezuela Implements Stiff Penalties for Backing US Sanctions Amidst Escalating Tensions Caracas, Venezuela – The... read more »

Embattled Milei faces critical midterm elections i...

Embattled Milei faces critical midterm elections in Argentina ## Argentine Midterms Poised to Reshape Nation’s Economic Trajectory Buenos Aires... read more »

Bolivia elects centre-right Rodrigo Paz as president

Bolivia elects centre-right Rodrigo Paz as president ## Bolivia Shifts Rightward as Rodrigo Paz Claims Presidential Victory La Paz, Bolivia – Bolivia has... read more »

Bolivia: Centrist Paz wins presidency — preliminary res...

Bolivia: Centrist Paz wins presidency — preliminary results ## Bolivia Elects Centrist Leader Amidst Economic Uncertainty **La Paz, Bolivia** – Bolivia has... read more »

Brazil: Bus crash kills at least 17 people

Brazil: Bus crash kills at least 17 people **Deadly Bus Accident Claims Lives in Southeastern Brazil** At least seventeen individuals have perished and an... read more »

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