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Hundreds protest in Tunisia for release of jailed Gaza flotilla activists

Hundreds protest in Tunisia for release of jailed Gaza flotilla activists **Tunisian Demonstrators Call for Release of Gaza Aid Convoy Activists** **Tunis, Tunisia** – A significant demonstration unfolded in the heart of the Tunisian capital yesterday, as hundreds of citizens gathered to voice... read more »

Venezuela quakes rescue dog Tsunami hono...

Venezuela quakes rescue dog Tsunami honoured with statue

Venezuela quakes rescue dog Tsunami honoured with statue **Canine Hero Commemorated: Venezuela Unveils Statue Honoring Search-and-Rescue Dog** **Caracas, Venezuela** – A four-legged hero has been immortalized in bronze, as Venezuela recently unveiled a statue dedicated to a remarkable... read more »

Ed Sheeran Addresses Tour Controversy an...

Ed Sheeran Addresses Tour Controversy and Gaza Conflict in Emotional Philad...

Philadelphia, PA – Global music sensation Ed Sheeran delivered a tearful address regarding the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his “Loop Tour” during a concert in Philadelphia on Saturday. Speaking to a nearly full Lincoln Financial Field, Sheeran characterized... read more »

British tourist claims holiday 'rui...

British tourist claims holiday 'ruined' and asks hotel for refund...

British tourist claims holiday 'ruined' and asks hotel for refund after mosquito bites in Crete **Crete Hotel Faces Refund Request Over Tourist’s Mosquito Bite Complaints** A British tourist vacationing in Crete has lodged a formal complaint with his hotel, seeking a refund for his... read more »

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Ban seeks South Sudan parties' cooperation to solve crisis

Ban Ki-moon calls for end to hostilities in South Sudan

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon demanded an end to growing civil conflict in South Sudan and called on all parties Sunday to negotiate a political solution to the crisis. “I demand... read more »

Morsi to face third criminal trial over 2011 jail ...

London – Ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi will face a third criminal trial on charges of organizing prison breaks during the 2011... read more »

‘Mandela needs to be re-invoked’

New Delhi – Nelson Mandela, the world’s anti-apartheid icon and South Africa’s first non-white president who died earlier this month, need... read more »

Nelson Mandela memorial interpreter admitted to psychia...

London – The interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s funeral, who was accused of making up sign language, has been admitted to a psychiatric... read more »

Mandela `long walk` to freedom recreated in shrine

Johannesburg – Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s shrine has been designed with a winding path to recreate his “long walk” to... read more »

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

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

Syria’s new leader visits Moscow for talks w...

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

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts, sends volc...

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia — October 15, 2025: Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted violently early Wednesday morning, sending a towering... read more »

Israel and Hamas Reach Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

In a significant development, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire aimed at ending the 15-month-long conflict in Gaza. The agreement, brokered by... read more »

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

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 history... read more »

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China

Chinese dictator Mao’s painting sold for Rs 77 crore

Beijing . Chinese dictator Mao Zedong made of this painting was auctioned for Rs 77 crore . The price is 18 times the value found in the previous auction . Sothebi Ruby ‘s London house... read more »

China’s defense budget increase by 12 per ce...

Beijing – The government announced the first day of the annual session of parliament . People’s Liberation Army of China’s military... read more »

10 killed in bus accident in China

At least 10 people were killed and several others injured, including four in critical condition, after a passenger bus overturned on an expressway in northwest... read more »

Chinese police bust four major baby trafficking rings r...

Hundreds of babies have been rescued by police in China after a crackdown was launched on trafficking infants. The nationwide bust saw 1,094 people arrested as... read more »

Chinese Man litigate His Polluted Hometown for Cost of ...

A man in northern China filed a lawsuit against his smog-enshrouded city’s environmental protection bureau, saying it owed him for the money he spent on an... read more »

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Far East

South Korea mourns Nelson Mandela’s death

Seoul – South Korean President Park Geun-hye Friday condoled the passing away of former South African President Nelson Mandela, describing him a “great statesman” who peacefully... read more »

Kim Jong Un’s uncle ousted from leadership r...

Sydney – North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un’s uncle has apparently been purged and two associates executed. The move is seen as the most... read more »

‘Air-defence zone not to affect freedom of overfl...

China slams Japan for slandering its air defence zone in international forum

Beijing – China Wednesday said its Air Defence Identification Zone over the East China Sea is not a “no-fly zone” and will not affect the... read more »

Thailand protesters storm army headquarters

Protesters in Thailand stormed into the national Army headquarters on Friday, breaking into their latest high-profile target in a bid to topple Prime Minister... read more »

North Korea n-reactor may be in use again: IAEA

Vienna – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Thursday that it has evidence of suspicious activity coming from North Korea’s Yongbyon... read more »

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Middle East

Explosion in Tel Aviv Declared a ‘Terror Attack’ by Israeli Autho...

On the evening of August 18, 2024, Tel Aviv was shaken by an explosion on Lehi Street, which Israeli authorities have now officially declared as a terrorist attack. The explosion resulted in the... read more »

Gaza Crisis: Death Toll Surpasses 40,000 Amid Deva...

In a shocking and tragic escalation of violence, the death toll in Gaza has now surpassed 40,000, with a staggering 70% of the casualties being... read more »

Rising Tensions Within Netanyahu’s Coalition Amid...

As Israel stands on high alert for a possible attack from Iran, internal discord within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition has come to... read more »

Tragic Incident in Gaza: Over 100 Killed in Israeli Air...

In a devastating incident today, an Israeli airstrike targeted a school in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of over 100 people and injuring many others¹². The... read more »

Air India Suspends All Flights to and from Israel Indef...

New Delhi, August 9, 2024 – In a significant development, Air India has announced the indefinite suspension of all flights to and from Israel, citing rising... read more »

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South Asia

Musharraf lawyers urge UN to intervene into ‘show trialR...

Islamabad – Lawyers of Pakistan’s ex-President Pervez Musharraf have reportedly urged the United Nations to intervene in the dictator’s treason trial, which they believe is... read more »

Indian dam will affect Neelum-Jhelum project: Paki...

Islamabad – The construction of the Kishanganga project by India in Jammu and Kashmir will result in 14 percent decrease in the flow of water... read more »

Pakistani troops violate LoC ceasefire in Jammu

Indian Army lodges protest with Pakistan over ceasefire violations

Jammu – After almost two months of peace along the LoC, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire Friday, targeting an Indian army posts in Jammu district... read more »

US law enforcers should be mindful of global realities:...

Against the backdrop of the arrest and humiliating treatment meted out to a senior Indian diplomat, a former Pakistani diplomat to the U.S. has cautioned the... read more »

India, Pakistan, Afghanistan can only be friends: Shari...

Islamabad – Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Friday said India, Afghanistan and Pakistan have no other option but to become good friends. In an... read more »

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Two French Rafale Jets Collide Mid-Air, One Pilot Rescued, Two Mi...

Eastern France, August 14, 2024 — In a shocking incident that has sent ripples across the global defense community, two French Rafale fighter jets collided mid-air during a routine training... read more »

Plot to Attack Taylor Swift’s Vienna Concert...

Vienna, August 8, 2024— A major crisis was averted in Vienna last night as local authorities successfully intercepted a planned suicide attack at... read more »

The 10 Most Breathtaking Attractions Of Sweden You Shou...

How can anyone forget the country that introduced the world to Vikings, noble peace prize, Volvo, IKEA….and the list goes on. Well, you might have got the... read more »

French family of 11 believed to have left for Syria jih...

PARIS: Eleven members of the same family from the French city of Nice are believed to have left for Syria, with some suspected of planning to fight alongside... read more »

Federal court overturns ban on same-sex marriages in fi...

A federal court has struck down gay marriage bans in several western US states, effectively raising the number of states in which same-sex couples can marry... read more »

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North America

India-Canada Row: Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Over Allegations

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

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

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... 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 »

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 »

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United States

Trump Hints at Cabinet Position for Elon Musk, Democrats React wi...

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

Community Divided: Muslim Township Plan Sparks Con...

The city of Minneapolis is at the center of a growing controversy surrounding a proposed Muslim township, “Madinah Lakes,” designed to... read more »

Trump-Musk Interview Derailed by DDoS Attack, European ...

In a highly anticipated event, the first-ever public interview between the former U.S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk was abruptly cut... read more »

Elon Musk’s Support for Trump Drives Tesla Customers Aw...

In a surprising turn of events, Tesla, the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has seen a significant decline in its market share, with EV... read more »

Paraguay Demands U.S. Ambassador’s Departure Amid Diplo...

Asunción, August 9, 2024 – Paraguay has called for the U.S. ambassador, Marc Ostfield, to leave the country, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic... read more »

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