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3 stories our photographers witnessed in 2025

3 stories our photographers witnessed in 2025 **A Year Through the Lens: Photojournalists Reflect on Defining Moments of 2025** As the final days of 2025 draw to a close, the world pauses to reflect on a year marked by both unprecedented challenges and remarkable triumphs. While headlines captured... read more »

Khaleda Zia: Slain leader's widow w...

Khaleda Zia: Slain leader's widow who went on to lead Bangladesh

Khaleda Zia: Slain leader's widow who went on to lead Bangladesh **Khaleda Zia: A Legacy of Power and Turmoil in Bangladesh** Khaleda Zia, a name synonymous with Bangladeshi politics, holds a unique place in the nation’s history as its first female Prime Minister. Her journey to... read more »

2026 Men's T20 World Cup – sq...

2026 Men's T20 World Cup – squads

2026 Men's T20 World Cup – squads **India Announces Squad for 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup; Oman Finalizes Roster as Tournament Nears** As anticipation builds for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to commence on February 7th, participating nations are finalizing their... read more »

Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to head into AFC...

Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to head into AFCON last 16 with perfect record

Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to head into AFCON last 16 with perfect record **Super Eagles Soar, Tanzania Makes History in AFCON Group C Finale** The Super Eagles of Nigeria concluded their Group C campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations in dominant fashion, securing a 3-1 victory over Uganda and... read more »

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63 Boko Haram militants killed: Nigerian military

Lagos – At least 63 Boko Haram fighters were killed during Nigerian army’s raids following a recent pre-dawn attack on military barracks in Bama town by the militant sect in the northern... read more »

‘Fake’ interpreter at Mandela memorial...

London – The controversial sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has said he is a “great fake” who... read more »

S Sudan rebel leader demands proper talks before any tr...

London – South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar has said there must be proper negotiations before the rebels can agree to a truce with the... read more »

South Sudan army says not received ceasefire order

Khartoum – South Sudan’s army Saturday said it has not received any order to end fighting with forces loyal to former South Sudan vice-president... read more »

Thousands of people displaced in South Sudan: UN

Geneva – The escalating violence in South Sudan has left hundreds of thousands of people in the country displaced, and the total number was expected to... 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 »

North Korea eyes Southeast Asia for new friends

North Korea eyes Southeast Asia for new friends ## Pyongyang Courts Southeast Asia Amidst Geopolitical Shifts Pyongyang is actively cultivating... read more »

Israel imposes new Gaza aid restrictions, keeps Rafah c...

Gaza / Jerusalem –Israel has imposed new restrictions on humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip and kept the Rafah border crossing with Egypt closed,... read more »

Israel confirms transfer of 4 more bodies from Gaza

Jerusalem / Gaza – Israel has confirmed the transfer of four more bodies of deceased captives from Gaza, handed over to the International Committee of... read more »

Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years afte...

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

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China

Eight killed, 24 missing after rainstorms, landslides hit China

Eight people were killed and 24 others went missing after rainstorms and landslides hit China’s southwestern Chongqing Municipality. More than 500 professional rescuers, including fire-fighters and... read more »

Man in China kills 2 in knife attack at school

Officials said a 40-year-old man stabbed students and teachers with a knife at a school in central China, killing two people and injuring four before... read more »

China bus-truck collision death toll rises to 15

The death toll in a massive head-on collision between a truck and bus in northwestern China has risen to 15, with 48 other people being treated for injuries,... read more »

9 killed in heavy rains in southwest China

At least nine people were killed and 11 others went missing after heavy rains lashed southwest China for the last two days. Nine deaths were reported in Xishui... read more »

Lakes formed by quake in China threaten flooding

Rescuers raced on Tuesday to evacuate villages near rising lakes formed by landslides, complicating relief efforts following a strong earthquake in southern... read more »

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Far East

Kim’s executed uncle’s wife likely involved in husban...

London – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s aunt seem to be involved in making the final decision to execute her husband over power abuse and trying to overthrow the state. He husband,... read more »

Execution in North Korea worries South Korea

Seoul – South Korea expressed deep concern about a series of occurrences in North Korea, including the execution of Jang Song-Thaek, who was... read more »

Deposed senior North Korean leader executed

Seoul – Jang Song-Thaek, deposed senior official of North Korea, has been executed after the Special Military Tribunal found him guilty of treason, the... read more »

Thai protesters cut power to govt HQ, ask army to step ...

Thai govt rejects call to delay elections after clashes

Bangkok – Thai opposition protesters on Thursday cut power and water supplies to the government headquarters and appealed to the powerful military to... read more »

Thai caretaker PM calls meeting to resolve crisis

Bangkok – Thailand caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Thursday invited all political parties and sections of the society to meet Sunday to seek... read more »

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Middle East

Israel Shuts Down Al-Jazeera Office in West Bank, Raising Global ...

Ramallah, West Bank — Israeli forces have closed Al-Jazeera’s office in the West Bank, citing security concerns. The raid follows a previous ban on the network in Israel, with Israeli... read more »

Second Wave of Deadly Explosions in Lebanon Target...

Lebanon faced a new wave of attacks as walkie-talkies and pagers, reportedly rigged with explosives, detonated across the country. The blasts killed... read more »

Exploding Pagers in Lebanon and Syria: A Sophisticated ...

A recent wave of pager explosions has rocked Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and injuring... read more »

IDF Ground Forces Chief Steps Down Amid Gaza Conflict: ...

In a significant and unexpected development, Major General Tamir Yadai, the Chief of Ground Forces for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), has resigned from his... read more »

PIL in Indian Supreme Court Seeks to Halt Arms Exports ...

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India demanding a halt to the export of arms, ammunition, and military equipment to... read more »

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South Asia

Musharraf committed to facing all legal cases against him in Pak

Islamabad – Former Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf has once again shown commitment to face all the cases against him in the courts of law. According to the sources in All Pakistan... read more »

US disappointed over Shinzo Abe's visit to war shrine

Pakistan cautious on Japanese PM’s shrine vi...

Islamabad – Pakistan Friday was cautious in reaction to the Japanese prime minister’s controversial visit to the World War II related... read more »

Bangladesh deploys troops for parliamentary poll

Dhaka – Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi troops have been deployed across the country ahead of parliamentary poll slated for Jan 5 next year amid boycott... read more »

Bangladesh security forces lay siege around Khaleda Zia...

Bangladesh security forces on Thursday laid a siege around the residence of opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia, ahead of an... read more »

Musharraf to file intra-court appeal with IHC against t...

Musharraf rejects Pak offer of air ambulance for his ailing mother

Islamabad – Former president General Pervez Musharraf has decided to file an intra-court appeal (ICA) with a two-member division bench of the Islamabad... read more »

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Australia

‘Dr. Death’ Patel walks ‘free’ from manslaughter charges in Austr...

Sydney – Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel, accused of the manslaughter of three patients in Australia, has walked a free man from court. The 63-year-old former Bundaberg-based surgeon has... read more »

Australia PM seeks security dialogue with Indonesia after spy row

Australian PM “deeply” regrets embarra...

CANBERRA – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott still insisted during question time of the Parliament on Wednesday that he’s not going... read more »

Australia’s Qantas to shut down Avalon maintenanc...

Sydney – Australia’s largest airline Qantas Friday announced that it would close its Avalon heavy maintenance facility at the end of March 2014 due... read more »

`2Day FM` in soup on prank call which claimed Jacintha ...

Sydney – The 2Day FM has lost its bid to prevent the ACMA from looking into the infamous royal prank call last December that pushed Indian origin British... read more »

Same-sex marriage drawing overseas couples to New Zeala...

Wellington – More than a third of the same- sex couples getting married under a new law in New Zealand are coming from overseas, authorities said... read more »

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Europe

Peace prize winner Karl Schlögel: Europe needs a free Ukraine

Frankfurt am Main – German historian and Eastern Europe expert Karl Schlögel has been awarded the prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for 2025. In a powerful statement to... read more »

Nord Stream: Poland blocks extradition of suspect ...

Nord Stream: Poland blocks extradition of suspect to Germany **Polish Court Denies Extradition Request in Nord Stream Sabotage... 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 »

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 »

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North America

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televised debate

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televised debate ## Gaza Conflict Emerges as Flashpoint in New York Mayoral Debate New York City’s mayoral race took a sharp turn towards... read more »

Where Wall Street stands on the NYC mayoral race, ...

Where Wall Street stands on the NYC mayoral race, and how that could shift closer to Election Day New York City Mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and... read more »

Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his famil...

Palm Beach, Florida –Just hours after being arraigned on 34 felony charges, President Donald Trump returned to his Mar-a-Lago estate and delivered a... read more »

US revokes six visas over Charlie Kirk death amid socia...

In a move that underscores the U.S. government’s intensifying scrutiny of online speech, the State Department announced Tuesday that it has revoked the... read more »

Donald Trump’s Day-One Executive Orders: Implicat...

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump commenced his second term by signing a series of executive orders targeting key policy areas, including... read more »

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United States

Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency in U.S. History

President Joe Biden marked a historic day in clemency actions on December 11, 2024, by commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and granting pardons to 39 people. This large-scale act of... read more »

Breaking News: Donald Trump Secures 2024 U.S. Pres...

In a decisive outcome, Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, crossing the critical threshold of 277 electoral votes to secure... read more »

Elon Musk Warns U.S. Approaching Bankruptcy as National...

In a recent statement, Elon Musk has raised concerns over the U.S. economy, warning that the country is on a fast track to bankruptcy. With the national debt... read more »

Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: Highlights from the Firs...

The first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, featuring Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, captivated audiences and set the stage for a heated race.... read more »

Boeing Starliner Lands Safely Without Astronauts Amid O...

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft made a successful landing on September 7, 2024, but without its intended crew—astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.... read more »

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