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Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa vows all weapons under state control; Turkey urges lifting sanctions on Syria.

Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa vows all weapons under state control; Turkey urges lifting sanctions on Syria.

China opposes Biden's $571.3M Taiwan defense aid, urging the US to stop arming the self-ruled island.

India's crackdown on child marriages in Assam sees 5,000 arrests as efforts to end the practice intensify

Four died in Turkey as a helicopter crashed into a hospital during takeoff amid thick fog, officials say.

Pope Francis denounces 'cruelty' of Israel's bombardment

At least nine died in a plane crash in Gramado, Brazil, hitting buildings and causing a massive fire.

Riyadh withdrew diplomats from Kabul in 2021

The report also discuss allegations of sexual relations with a 17-year-old girl and using illegal drugs

The Syrian army entered Lebanon in 1976 as part of Arab force that was supposed to put an end to the civil war

Russia accused Ukraine of a “massive” drone attack that hit a luxury apartment block in the Kazan city

No details of where the meeting took place in the Syrian capital were released by the ministry

The remarks followed a year where Iran-backed Hezbollah and Hamas faced significant losses in wars with Israel

Helicopter departing Mugla Hospital crashes, killing two pilots, a doctor, and a medical worker on board

A ferry sank on Friday with passengers, mostly merchants returning for Christmas, in the DRC, causing multiple deaths

Ivanka’s choice marks a major shift from being a close advisor to her father during his first presidential term

The Ursid meteor shower peaks on December 23. Here's how to catch the last big celestial event of 2024.

Google Doodle celebrates December's final Half Moon with an interactive game about lunar phases.

Whistleblower had offered to testify in cases over OpenAI's use of copyrighted data, which he had deemed illegal

Actions of Israeli spyware firm found in breach of the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

Thousands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Tennessee report fiery streak in the sky — Starlink or Chinese satellite?

Khaby Lame became the most-followed person on TikTok in 2022, surpassing Charli D’Amelio’s record.

Trump discusses the Panama Canal's importance to US security and economic interests.

US Navy F/A-18 downed by USS Gettysburg in friendly fire; both pilots ejected safely.

Tabnak news agency says Mohammad Mehdi wore the black turban under the guidance of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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Murhaf Abu Qasra is a leading figure in the insurgency

Israel defended targeting Hamas, accusing them of using civilians as shields while denying genocide allegations

Escalating soil, water, & air pollution have pushed the enclave’s ecosystems to the brink of irreversible damage

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Biden signs funding bill after days of political turmoil

Ukraine drone hits Kazan in Russia

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Gaza has become a "graveyard," with worsening conditions including hunger, heavy rain, and ongoing attacks, says UNRWA

Firefighters said a blown tire near Lajinha caused the bus driver to lose control and hit a truck

The ruling General Command named Asaad Hassan al-Shibani to strengthen international ties

Public outrage grows as Salome Wanjiru Wainaina allegedly stabs boyfriend 27 times but remains at large.

The drones struck within an hour of each other, causing substantial damage.

At least two people died in the car attack, with 68 injured, in Magdeburg on Friday.

US officials meet Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus

Joe Biden's fading presence and silence on key issues leave Trump to dominate the political landscape.

Ex-IMF chief Rodrigo Rato sentenced to over 4 years for tax crimes, money laundering, and corruption.

Police launch probe against Rahul Gandhi

Elon Musk's post backing AfD sparks backlash in Germany, accused of interfering in the upcoming elections.

Major 2024 stories include Trump's election win, Hamas-Israel conflict, Syria's Assad ousted, and the Paris Olympics.

EU and Switzerland announce historic agreement to reset relations, but opposition mounts ahead of referendum.

The health ministry has not released a death toll for the strike, which flattened several buildings in Haret Hreik

Efforts to pass a bipartisan funding measure collapsed after Trump and Elon Musk publicly opposed the plan

Officials urge caution as investigation continues with authorities working to determine the motive