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Fireworks light up New York City to mark 250 years of US independence

Fireworks light up New York City to mark 250 years of US independence **Spectacular Illumination Marks America’s Semiquincentennial Milestone** **NEW YORK CITY** – A breathtaking display of pyrotechnics illuminated the iconic New York City skyline last night, heralding a significant moment... read more »

Ukraine hits major oil terminal in '...

Ukraine hits major oil terminal in 'massive' overnight drone atta...

Ukraine hits major oil terminal in 'massive' overnight drone attack on Russia's St Petersburg **Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Energy Hub in St. Petersburg** **ST. PETERSBURG, Russia** – Ukrainian forces have reportedly targeted a significant oil terminal in St. Petersburg, a vital... read more »

Performer at former Iranian supreme lead...

Performer at former Iranian supreme leaders funeral calls for death of Dona...

Performer at former Iranian supreme leaders funeral calls for death of Donald Trump **Tensions Flare as Funeral Oration Features Anti-American Rhetoric** Tehran, Iran – During a somber funeral procession for a former Supreme Leader, a public address delivered to a vast crowd in the capital took a... read more »

Missing influencer found dead after tort...

Missing influencer found dead after tortured remains discovered stuffed in ...

Missing influencer found dead after tortured remains discovered stuffed in drum and abandoned on side of road **Journalist’s Life Cut Short: Remains Discovered in Guerrero** **Chilpancingo, Guerrero** – The vibrant life of Alex Serna, a 39-year-old journalist and prominent figure in... read more »

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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 climb even higher, the United Nations... read more »

South Sudan army announces victory in Malakal

Khartoum – South Sudanese army Friday announced the end of fighting in Malakal, the capital city of Upper Nile state, with a victory over the... read more »

Egypt to jail Brotherhood protest participants

Cairo – Egypt decided Thursday to jail whoever participates inprotests organised by the Muslim Brotherhood for a term of up to five years, official news... read more »

UN addresses Indian concerns on South Sudan

India’s strong concerns over the security and mandate of its peacekeepers in South Sudan found support from several U.N. Security Council members who... read more »

Egypt declares Muslim Brotherhood ‘terrorist̵...

Johannesburg – Egypt has declared the ousted president Mohammed Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood movement a “terrorist” group, banning all... read more »

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Israel imposes new Gaza aid restrictions, keeps Rafah crossing cl...

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

Israel confirms transfer of 4 more bodies from Gaz...

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

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

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

Syria’s new leader visits Moscow for talks with P...

Moscow, Russia — October 15, 2025: In a historic diplomatic shift, Syria’s transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for his... read more »

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China to shut down 1700 small collieries

China’s work safety watchdog on Thursday vowed to close over 1,700 accident-prone small coal mines in a bid to enhance safety and reduce casualties. Yang Dongliang, head of the State Administration... read more »

Rain havoc in China, 26 killed

Beijing : past four days in southern China storm caused 26 people were killed and three others missing in nine province level. The government said on... read more »

43 injured in China quake

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted a county in China’s Yunnan province Friday, injuring 43 people and forcing the evacuation of 35,000 people. The quake... read more »

Report: 7 killed in central China knife attack

BEIJING — A Chinese state news agency says a man stabbed seven people to death in a village in a central province. The China News Service said the attack... read more »

Six Wounded in Knife Attack at Chinese Train Station

Chinese state media reported six people were wounded Tuesday in a knife attack at a train station in a southern city, the latest in a series of such... read more »

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Far East

Thai opposition to boycott 2 February elections as mass protests continue

Ex-Thai PM Abhisit indicted for murder over rally crackdown

Bangkok – Former Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was indicted for murder Thursday in connection with a deadly military crackdown on mass opposition protests in Bangkok three years ago,... read more »

Thai “red shirts” prepare rally to bac...

Bangkok – The red-shirted supporters of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Wednesday they could take to the streets to protect the... read more »

Thailand PM Yingluck Shinawatra vows to continue to pe...

Bangkok – Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday pledged to continue performing her duties in accordance with the constitution until a new... read more »

N Korea confirms Kim’s uncle purged from power fo...

Washington – North Korea has acknowledged the elimination of leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle from power for “anti-state” acts and... read more »

S Korea extends air defence zone to overlap with China&...

Air defence zone remarks: China refutes Japanese PM

Johannesburg – South Korea has said it has extended its air defence zone to partially overlap with a similar zone declared by China two weeks ago. South... read more »

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

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 Israel. The petition, led by lawyer... read more »

Turkey Detains Liridon Rexhepi in Major Mossad Esp...

In a significant intelligence operation, Turkish authorities have arrested Liridon Rexhepi, a Kosovo national identified as the head of... read more »

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

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

Protests Erupt Nationwide Over Gaza Hostage Deal in Isr...

This past weekend, Israel has been shaken by some of the largest protests in its history, ignited by the government’s handling of a controversial... read more »

UAE Announces Amnesty and Discounted Airfares for Visa ...

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

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South Asia

Bangladesh Navy to get two submarines soon

Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid has said the Bangladesh Navy will soon get two submarines in its flee. He said the addition would be part of the government’s plan to develop Bangladesh Navy... read more »

19 jailed Bangladeshi fishermen return from India

Dhaka – Nineteen Bangladeshi fishermen have returned to their homeland after completing three-year jail-term in India for having illegally... read more »

Afghan army defuses 65 bombs in Kandahar

Kabul – The Afghan army specialists have recovered and defused 65 bombs in the country’s Kandahar province, the defence ministry said... read more »

Sri Lanka to evacuate its nationals from South Sudan

Colombo – Sri Lanka has decided to evacuate some 75 migrant workers from South Sudan and said no new workers will be deployed in the politically troubled... read more »

High treason case: Musharraf challenges judges appointm...

Pakistan’s former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on Monday challenged the appointment of judges and a prosecutor to try him for high treason, just hours... read more »

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Indian origin man Tarun Asthana dies after assault in New Zealand

Wellington – An Indian origin man in New Zealand died at a hospital Monday, two days after he was attacked by a sailor. Tarun Asthana, 25, a trainee teacher, who had been on life support in... read more »

Indian Ocean countries to boost cooperation: Austr...

Canberra – The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) countries have agreed to a stronger collaborative effort on maritime security, economic... read more »

Australian embassies part of US spying, say reports

Sydney – Australian embassies are part of a US-led global spying network and are being secretly used to intercept calls and data across Asia, according... read more »

Australia’s war in Afghanistan over: PM

Australia PM seeks security dialogue with Indonesia after spy row

Canberra – “Australia’s longest war” is ending and its defence forces mission in Afghanistan will be complete by 2013 end, Prime... read more »

Australia upholds ban on China’s Huawei to bid fo...

MELBOURNE – Australia on Tuesday maintained a ban issued by the previous labor government to bar China’s telecom company Huawei from bidding for... read more »

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Ukraine’s drone operators say they have to negotiate safe p...

Ukraine’s drone operators say they have to negotiate safe passage past friendly jammers, sometimes over group chat Serhii Korovainyi/REUTERS Ukraine’s skies are full of drones and... read more »

Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Peters...

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

Breaking News: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in Fra...

Pavel Durov, CEO and founder of Telegram, was arrested on August 24, 2024, at Le Bourget Airport in Paris by French customs officers. Durov was detained under... read more »

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North America

Donald Trump’s Day-One Executive Orders: Implications for B...

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

Elon Musk’s Gesture at Trump Rally Sparks Co...

During a rally celebrating President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, at Washington D.C.’s Capital One Arena, tech... read more »

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

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... read more »

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

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

India-Canada Row: Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Over All...

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

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Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: Highlights from the First Presiden...

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. Both candidates showcased contrasting... read more »

Boeing Starliner Lands Safely Without Astronauts A...

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

Breaking News: Sunita Williams Faces Critical Oxygen Sh...

In a startling development, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams may be facing a life-threatening situation aboard her spacecraft. Reports indicate that she has... read more »

Kamala Harris Gains Strong Endorsements from Barack and...

At the recent Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris received major endorsements as she gears up to lead the party in the 2024 election.... read more »

Trump Hints at Cabinet Position for Elon Musk, Democrat...

Washington, D.C. – August 20, 2024— In a surprising development on the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of... read more »

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