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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
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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
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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
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Initial probe confirms Russian missile shot down Azerbaijan plane
Russian surface-to-air missile fired during drone activity, struck aircraft mid-flight
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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.
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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.
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New alien-looking deep-sea predator discovered, scientists name it 'Darkness'
Scientists have discovered Dulcibella camanchaca, a predatory amphipod, in the Atacama Trench.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport shooting: Shelter-in-place order lifted
Authorities have not confirmed any injuries or arrests following the incident at Sky Harbor.
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Japan Airlines operations resume after cyberattack disrupts flights
Airline confirms that no customer information was compromised, and there was no damage from computer viruses.
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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.
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Mass jailbreak in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
Mondlane has said that a separate count shows he won enough votes to take office.
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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".
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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.
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Japan raises 'serious concerns' over China military buildup
Iwaya in addition called for the "swift release" of Japanese nationals detained by Chinese authorities.
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Hamas, Israel trade barbs over truce delay
23 Palestinians dead in relentless Israeli strikes
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S Korea's Yoon defies second summons
An agency official said it would continue waiting for Yoon on Wednesday.
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UAE woman gives birth to quintuplets
Dr Mohiuddin Saud highlighted the unique nature of this case.
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Russia attacks Ukraine energy grid with missiles, drones
This was the 13th large-scale strike on Ukraine's energy system this year.
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38 perish in Azerbaijan jet crash
38 perish in Azerbaijan jet crash
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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”
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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
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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
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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
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Israeli army claims to down missile from Yemen
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea confirms a ballistic missile attack on Tel Aviv
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46 dead in Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan border, Taliban reports
Zabihullah Mujahid condemned the attack, leaving six injured, calling it "clear aggression" and vowing a response
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Kurdish militants in Syria will be buried if they do not surrender arms: Erdogan
Ankara has repeatedly called on its NATO ally Washington and others to stop supporting the Kurdish YPG militia
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Bald eagle finally recognised as America's national bird after 250 years
The bald eagle is officially America’s national bird after nearly 250 years, following Biden’s approval.
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NYC subway fire suspect claims memory loss after setting woman ablaze
Sebastian Zapeta charged with arson and murder for setting woman on fire, citing heavy drinking and memory loss.
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Azerbaijan passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan with dozens aboard
Kazakh authorities have confirmed that 27 people survived the crash
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Pope Francis calls for hope and debt relief on Christmas Eve
Pope Francis opens the 2025 Holy Year with a Christmas Mass, urging hope and debt relief.
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Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor stun in ‘Param Sundari’ first look
The love story explores the differences and chemistry between a North Indian boy and a South Indian girl.
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Mozambique unrest claims 21 lives after top court’s election ruling
21 killed in Mozambique unrest after court confirms Frelimo's election win amid fraud allegations.
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South Korea’s Yoon defies second summons over martial law
South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol rejects summons amid ongoing martial law investigation and impeachment.
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Markets look for halal certificate holders
Central bank offers easy loan schemes to exporters
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Blast sinks Russian state cargo ship in Mediterranean
Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion; 2 missing, 14 rescued near Spain's Cartagena.
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Trump blasts Biden over death sentence commutations
President-elect says such act makes no sense
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Syria's rebel groups to dissolve, integrate under defence ministry
De facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to face the daunting task of trying to avoid clashes between the myriad groups
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Trump vows use of death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, monsters'
Trump's vow followed Biden's decision to commute nearly all federal death row sentences to life without parole
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How Trump’s return could redefine US politics in 2025
Trump also believes the US immigration system is broken and has vowed to overhaul the country's immigration laws
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Five soldiers dead, five injured in army vehicle accident in IIOJK
The vehicle fell approximately 350 feet into the gorge near its destination
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Dutch court convicts five over violent clashes with Israeli football fans
Videos from Nov 8 show Israeli fans chanting racist songs, vandalising property, and burning a Palestinian flag
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Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after fever scare
He was infected with flu and was hospitalized due to blood infection in 2021
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Starbucks strike expands to over 300 stores across US
Union seeks formal contract that would guarantee improved benefits, wages, and working conditions
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Iran lifts WhatsApp, Google Play ban
Social media platforms were widely used in anti-government protests in Iran and have been banned many times
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Damascus sees protests after Christmas tree burning in central Syria
Angry protestors demanded to end the injustice against Christians particularly in Hama area