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Officials from 15 countries joined the meeting

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Special forces remove Venezuela president, wife to NY; US takes control of Venezuela's huge oil reserves

He says no US troops died and warns Washington is ready for a second, much larger strike if needed

Khamenei urges dialogue with protesters but warns rioters must be firmly dealt with

Starmer says UK not involved, will speak to Trump and allies, calls for upholding international law

Piece links surge in violence and intimidation to era under Prime Minister Modi

Six die in unrest over Iran's economic crisis; Trump threatens intervention; Araghchi, top Khamenei aides slam US

Samina from Lahore tells 34-year-old mayor 'honesty is visible in your eyes'

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Previous record of 10.03C was set in 2022

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The US Geological Survey said the quake struck at 1358 GMT, or 7:58 am local time.

Authorities deployed doctors for door-to-door checks and distributed chlorine tablets to purify water

Air India said a Vancouver-Delhi flight was delayed on Dec. 23 and an alternate pilot operated the flight

Violent clashes erupt as economic crisis sparks largest demonstrations in three years

Families await confirmation through DNA testing as severe burns delay identification

Major currencies extend 2025 gains against dollar as markets await US data and Fed leadership signals

Brazil's Supreme Court found Bolsonaro guilty of conspiring to stay in power after narrowly losing 2022 elections

M23 has seized swathes of the mineral-rich Congolese east with Rwanda's backing

Fars reported that the buildings were "severely damaged" and that police arrested several people

More than 100 revellers gathered at the hotel the night of the attack

IS planned suicide operations and attacks targeting celebrations

Around 4,000 ticketed guests are expected to attend the event outside City Hall

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Surveys suggest JI will finish a close second to BNP

UN mission MONUSCO said ADF killed 89 civilians in Congo during a week of attacks in November

Rioters exploited a protest in Azna, Lorestan, to attack a police station

The ministry said the vessel carried over 200 migrants; 10 rescued were critical and need urgent care.

Hengaw said security forces fired on protesters in Lordegan, killing some and wounding others

Police sources say the blast and fire occurred around 1.30am

A subway station swearing-in ceremony reflects Mamdani’s working-class roots

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Sydney, Bangkok, and Tokyo lead global celebrations as the world says goodbye to a record-hot year