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Nothing had been found in the search operation three hours after the blast, says official

French police arrest a man suspected of killing his wife and four children in a knife attack near Paris

Two unmanned aircraft spotted, followed by explosions near a vessel, UK Maritime Trade Operations reports

After suspected drone attack on Israel linked ship India deploys INS Mormugao, INS Kochi and INS Kolkata as deterrent

At least 30 flights on international routes, experienced delays

China launched a Long March 5 rocket on Dec 15 from Hainan's Wenchang launch site

Hamas offers stiff resistance to invading Israeli forces, Netanyahu under pressure from families of captives

Another 25 people, including five minors, have stayed in France where they wish to seek asylum, authorities said

Iran's state television describes Sayyed Razi Mousavi as one of Guards' oldest advisers in Syria

Israeli air strikes continue in central Gaza, killing over 100 since Christmas Eve, as UN expresses grave concern

Muttaqi says only outstanding issue was merger of erstwhile Fata

Arab countries endorse Yemen's peace efforts, urging dialogue; challenges persist

China urges India not to discriminate against Chinese companies after two Vivo employees are arrested

'We declare these claims as completely rejected and worthless,' says foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani

Gansu heavily impacted with 200,000 homes wrecked, 117 dead, 781 injured; 32 dead, 2 missing in Qinghai

Residents say the civilians were detained for questioning after Indian army vehicles were ambushed on Thursday

Airstrikes targeting Maghazi and central areas in Gaza kill over 100; Pope Francis calls for peace

Interior ministry calls on protesters to 'refrain from breaking into the town hall'

The Fawcett Society calls on him to resign, while Britain's opposition Labour Party says remarks were unbelievable

Health ministry says 70 killed in airstrike targeting Maghazi refugee camp; eight killed in Khan Younis

Palestinian death toll climbs to 20,424; Israeli military says nine soldiers were killed in the past day

Talaeiyeh cruise missile has a range of over 1,000 km and is a smart missile that can change targets mid-mission

The motor vessel CHEM PLUTO struck by a one-way attack drone fired from Iran, says Pentagon spokesperson

City to suspend heat supply for most businesses except essential service providers such as hospitals, senior centres

Fighting is now centred on Gaza City and the southern city of Khan Yunis

First explosion triggered several other explosions because there were many oxygen cylinders

UN welcomes commitment to implement a nation-wide ceasefire

US forces thwart Houthi drone attacks in the Red Sea, marking the 14th and 15th such incidents since October

Fire on Liberian-flagged tanker off Indian coast extinguished, no casualties reported; some structural damage

Gaza death toll rises over 20,000; UN appeals for aid; US abstains from ceasefire vote; regional tensions rise

Ukrainian forces claim to down 3 Russian Su-34s on southern front likely using Patriot missiles; Russia remains silent

Al-Manar cameraman Khidir Marquise sustains minor injuries, correspondent Aline Samaan unscathed in bombing of road

Rescue operation over, official says after heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu state

'They shall soon await the closure of the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar and other waterways,' says IRGC commander

Pharmaceutical company Maiden denies tampering with cough syrup samples linked to child deaths in Gambia

UN chief slams Israel’s aid distribution 'obstacles'; MSF says resolution falls ‘painfully short’ of addressing crisis

Judge orders Cichuniec be taken into custody immediately, while Cooper remains free on bond pending March 1 sentencing

US abstained to allow 15-member council to adopt resolution drafted by the United Arab Emirates

Communication b/w two militaries is crucial to preventing miscalculation from spiraling into conflict, Pentagon

Tests at govt laboratory showed syrups not toxic : India

Govt declares day of mourning across central European countries for December 23

UN office in Gaza receives reports of Israeli forces summarily executing Palestinian men

'Troops sustained three fatal and three non-fatal casualties,' says Indian Army spokesperson

Intense Gaza-Israel conflict persists amid truce talks; humanitarian crisis deepens; UN aid resolution delayed

Kim Jong Un hails recent ICBM test; sister, Kim Yo Jong, defends DPRK's self-defense right, criticises UNSC

According WHO figures 638 women die in Afghanistan for every 100,000 viable births

US-led Red Sea coalition to counter Houthi attacks lacks details, causing uncertainty among shipping companies

At least 115 people had been found dead, 784 injured in Gansu province, says authorities  

Some trucks have been stopped and looted by people desperate for food

Both US and Canada are seeking to build better ties with India to counter Chinese influence