World
More News
-
69 dead in tragic boat capsize off Morocco's coast
The boat, carrying around 80 people, sank during the perilous journey, leaving only 11 survivors
-
Man sentenced to death for killing 35 in car attack in Zhuhai
On November 11, 62-year-old Fan Weiqiu drove through people exercising outside a sports complex in his SUV
-
Severe weather in Texas and Louisiana brings tornado watch, hail, flooding and flight delays
More than 500 flights had been canceled, and over 200 others delayed.
-
Stimulus Checks 2024: Who is eligible for the $1,400 payout?
The IRS is set to distribute stimulus checks totalling $2.4 billion to approximately one million taxpayers.
-
South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo impeached
A total of 192 lawmakers voted in favour of the impeachment, surpassing the 151 required votes.
-
China unveils two tailless stealth combat aircraft
China unveils two advanced tailless stealth combat jets, with flight testing already underway.
-
Passenger overboard from Norwegian cruise: Search called off
Search and rescue efforts for a passenger overboard were unsuccessful, authorities say
-
Russian missile caused Azerbaijan plane crash
US official says indications suggest Russian anti-aircraft system strikes plane
-
5 journalists killed in Gaza
More than 190 journalists have been killed
-
India's ex-PM Manmohan Singh dead
India mourns Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, who passed away at 92
-
South Korea's opposition moves to impeach acting president
South Korea in turmoil: Impeachment moves escalate as deadlock over top court nominees persists
-
Top food fads of 2024
Cracking lattes, Olympic muffins, and more - here is a look at the year's most talked-about treats.
-
1,000 North Korean soldiers killed in Russian-led attacks in Ukraine: White House
North Korean troops sent to support Russia’s invasion are committing suicide to avoid capture: Spokesperson John Kirby
-
Record number of migrants lost at sea in 2024
Iraqis and Pakistanis among victims from 28 nations
-
Bangladesh to investigate 2009 mutiny massacre
Bangladesh reopens 2009 mutiny probe, eyes foreign conspiracies amid renewed accusations.
-
Panama president rules out talks with Trump over canal threat
Panama rejects Trump’s demand to return canal, vows sovereignty over historic waterway
-
China approves construction of $127b dam in Tibet
The move sparked concerns in India and Bangladesh
-
WHO chief escapes Israeli strikes
WHO chief Tedros safe after Israeli strike hits Yemen airport, injuring crew.
-
WHO chief unharmed as Israeli airstrike hits Yemen airport
Israel targeted Houthis in Yemen, hitting power stations, ports and military infrastructure
-
400 million pilgrims expected at world's largest religious festival in India
Held every 12 years at Prayagraj, the festival will run from January 13 to February 26
-
Israeli airstrike kills five journalists in Gaza
Attack targeted a broadcast van near al-Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza
-
Putin expresses openness to Slovakia's proposal for peace talks with Ukraine
Separately, FM says Russia is ready to improve ties with Trump's administration if the US shows serious intentions
-
Arab League calls on Iran to stop fueling strife in Syria after Assad's ouster
Syria’s new authorities on Thursday launched an operation in a stronghold of Assad
-
Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh dies at 92
Former two-term PM was hospitalised at AIIMS New Delhi due to prolonged illness before his death
-
Bangladesh launches fresh inquiry into 2009 military uprising
The 2009 Bangladesh mutiny saw BDR forces steal weapons and launch a deadly killing spree within their headquarters
-
Initial probe confirms Russian missile shot down Azerbaijan plane
Russian surface-to-air missile fired during drone activity, struck aircraft mid-flight
-
Asma al-Assad reportedly given 50/50 chance of survival as leukemia returns
Wife of Syrian ruler was first diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in May 2024, a rare and aggressive blood cancer.
-
Haneda Airport collision: Report blames human error for crash with Japan Coast Guard aircraft
Collision in January 2024 involving JAL passenger plane and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft, had resulted in five deaths.
-
New alien-looking deep-sea predator discovered, scientists name it 'Darkness'
Scientists have discovered Dulcibella camanchaca, a predatory amphipod, in the Atacama Trench.
-
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport shooting: Shelter-in-place order lifted
Authorities have not confirmed any injuries or arrests following the incident at Sky Harbor.
-
Japan Airlines operations resume after cyberattack disrupts flights
Airline confirms that no customer information was compromised, and there was no damage from computer viruses.
-
Asia set to mourn tsunami dead 20 years on
Beachside memorials and religious ceremonies will be held across Asia in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand.
-
Mass jailbreak in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
Mondlane has said that a separate count shows he won enough votes to take office.
-
Sweeping Vietnam internet law comes into force
They must provide that data to authorities on request and remove any content the government regards as "illegal".
-
Cyclone death toll in Mayotte tops 39
France's interior ministry updated the number of wounded to 4,136, of which 124 were serious cases.
-
Japan raises 'serious concerns' over China military buildup
Iwaya in addition called for the "swift release" of Japanese nationals detained by Chinese authorities.
-
Hamas, Israel trade barbs over truce delay
23 Palestinians dead in relentless Israeli strikes
-
S Korea's Yoon defies second summons
An agency official said it would continue waiting for Yoon on Wednesday.
-
UAE woman gives birth to quintuplets
Dr Mohiuddin Saud highlighted the unique nature of this case.
-
Russia attacks Ukraine energy grid with missiles, drones
This was the 13th large-scale strike on Ukraine's energy system this year.
-
38 perish in Azerbaijan jet crash
38 perish in Azerbaijan jet crash
-
Pope urges global peace, silent arms
Pope also appealed for a ceasefire in Gaza and for the freeing of Israeli hostages held there by Hamas.
-
Marriage in UAE to require genetic screening for citizens from January
Genetic testing was previously optional but the new mandate aims to proactively identify hereditary diseases
-
Russian company claims 'terrorist attack' sank cargo ship in Mediterranean
The ship sank in international waters off Spain on Tuesday after having sent a distress call for help on Monday
-
Woman in UAE gives birth to five babies in rare medical case
The delivery took place in the 25th week of pregnancy but no major complications arose during the birth
-
High tech spy: India’s growing wedding detectives
Hiring a matchmaker detective can cost from $100 to $2,000, depending on the extent of surveillance needed
-
Pope Francis denounces 'extremely grave' humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The Pope also addressed the war in Ukraine, calling for the “sound of arms to be silenced in war-torn Ukraine”
-
Israeli forces kill eight Palestinians in West Bank refugee camp raid
Late on Tuesday, the military also said aircraft had struck armed militants in the Nur Shams refugee camp
-
Japan concerned about China's growing military activity: FM
China regards Taiwan as its territory and has not ruled out using force to bring it under its control
-
Woman killed in fire after drone strikes shopping mall in Russia
Blaze at Alania Mall in Vladikavkaz caused by drone debris hit by Russia's air defense system