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China, India to hold high-level border talks
China, India to hold first high-level border talks in 5 years, signaling a thaw in strained ties
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Iran extends school closures in Tehran amid fuel shortages
Iran faces power shortages, closes schools and public buildings for third day amid cold weather.
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Bangladesh to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026
Bangladesh's Yunus plans elections by late 2025 or early 2026, prioritizing reforms after Hasina's ouster.
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Yemen's Huthis fire missile at Israel
Israel intercepts missile from Yemen; Huthis claim attack targeting Israeli military amid Gaza war.
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Germany's Scholz loses confidence vote
Country heads to early elections on February 23 after collapse of ruling coalition
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Syrian mass grave near Damascus allegedly holds 100,000 victims
Victims include Syrians, foreign nationals, and detainees allegedly tortured to death in military hospitals
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Sher Afzal Marwat blames Imran Khan's 'all is well' remark for derailing negotiation efforts
PTI leader calls founder's statement damaging, making the negotiation committee 'worthless' and harming talks
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Irish PM vows to 'not be silenced' over Gaza as Israel closes Dublin embassy
Taoiseach Simon Harris accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “the diplomacy of distraction,”
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India, China to hold first high-level border talks in five years
Tensions rose after a 2020 border clash between Tibet and Ladakh, leaving 20 Indian and 4 Chinese soldiers dead
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Trump to sue Des Moines Register and Ann Selzer over flawed Iowa poll
Donald Trump announces lawsuit against Des Moines Register and Ann Selzer after controversial Iowa poll results.
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SoftBank CEO, Trump announce $100b investment in US projects, focusing on AI
This pledge echoes SoftBank's earlier $50 billion commitment in December 2016, which promised to create 50,000 jobs
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Istanbul alcohol poisoning claims 37 lives, 17 others still under treatment
Alcohol tainted with methanol is believed to be the cause, a toxic substance that can lead to blindness and death
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Chrystia Freeland: Canada's deputy PM resigns over disagreements on Trump tariff response
First elected to parliament in 2013, she joined Trudeau’s cabinet two years later when the Liberals swept to power
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German Chancellor loses confidence vote, paving way for early elections
Germany's political turmoil comes as it battles a sluggish economy hit by high energy prices and Chinese competition
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Bashar al-Assad claims he fled Syria only after Damascus fell, calls new leaders 'terrorists'
Assad said that he moved to Latakia when terrorist forces entered into Damascus where he oversee the operations
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Iran suspends power plant operations due to fuel shortages amid freezing weather
Iran, an energy giant with vast gas reserves, is rationing electricity and closing schools amid fuel shortages
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Seven foreign tourists hospitalised in Fiji over suspected alcohol poisoning
The incident mirrors a case in Laos last month, where six tourists died from alcohol contaminated with methanol
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Trump settles ABC News defamation lawsuit for $15 million over false statements about civil case
Donald Trump wins $15 million settlement from ABC News after defamation claims involving inaccurate reporting.
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Turkey offers military support to Syria
Guler said it had also pledged to respect all institutions.
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'We are on it': US official seeks to allay drone sighting concerns
"I want to assure the American public that we are on it," he said.
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W Africa bloc gives military leaders more time to stay
The departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger would have become effective next month
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Berlin police arrest four after attack on Social Democrat activists
The group encountered the campaigners for the centre-left SPD at a bus stop in the south of Berlin, police said.
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Brazil's Lula discharged from hospital following emergency surgery
The president can resume activities but will need to take it easy for 15 days
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Israel says to close embassy in Ireland over 'extreme anti-Israeli policies'
Ireland has also been among the most outspoken critics of Israel's response to the October 7, 2023
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S Korean opp leader urges swift removal of impeached president
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Sunday urged the judges to "swiftly" remove Yoon from office.
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Saudi Arabia calls Israeli Golan plan 'sabotage' of Syria
Doha closed its diplomatic mission in Damascus and recalled its ambassador in July 2011
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Russia claims capture of east Ukraine villages
They captured more Ukrainian territory in November than in any month since March 2022
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US, UK in 'contact' with new Syria regime
Top diplomats from both Western powers say HTS to remain a proscribed organisation
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Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 22 Palestinians
Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera said its cameraman Ahmed al-Louh was killed
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Students say 'feel free' after Assad's ouster
Ali Allaham, dean of the arts faculty, told AFP that courses resumed Sunday
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Abundant Life Christian: Five dead, including attacker, in Wisconsin school shooting
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes confirms multiple casualties reported while the suspect involved has been arrested
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Israel to shut Dublin Embassy over Ireland's 'extreme anti-Israel policies'
Israel recalled its ambassador after Ireland’s decision on a Palestinian state in May this year
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President-elect Trump open to pardoning NYC Mayor Eric Adams over bribery, fraud charges
Adams is accused of taking illegal campaign donations from Turkish diplomats, luxury perks from Turkish nationals
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Several hundred feared dead after Cyclone Chido hits France’s Mayotte
Prefect François-Xavier Bieuville suggested the death toll could be in the thousands,though no exact number confirmed.
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Israel plans to double population on occupied Golan, cites threats from Syria
Netanyahu's office said the government approved a 40M-shekel ($11M) plan to boost demographic growth in the Golan
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Russian oil tanker breaks apart in storm, spilling oil into Kerch strait; 1 dead
Russian tanker Volgoneft 212 splits in half in storm, sinking bow and spilling oil, with 15 crew onboard.
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Arab parliament demands global action against Israel’s seizure of Syrian territories
Assad, Syria’s leader for nearly 25 years, fled to Russia after anti-regime groups took control of Damascus on Dec 8
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Saudi family of seven dies in house fire sparked by mobile charger
A fire in Saudi Arabia started when a mobile charger, plugged in, ignited while resting on a sofa in a room.
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Bihar teacher kidnapped and forced to marry, files complaint against 'Pakadua Vivah' practice
Avnish Kumar files complaint after allegedly being kidnapped and forced to marry a 25-year-old in Katihar
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2024 Comedy Wildlife Photography award goes to ‘Stuck Squirrel’ photo
The photograph, titled "Stuck Squirrel" by Milko Marchetti, triumphed over more than 9,000 entries
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Iranian singer taken into custody after virtual performance without hijab
Following her concert, Parastoo Ahmady and two musicians were detained under Iran's morality laws.
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OpenAI researcher’s death follows allegations of copyright law violations
The former employee publicly criticized the company’s use of copyrighted material before his death.
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New Jersey drone sightings spark security concerns and speculation over origins near military sites
Unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey near sensitive areas raise security concerns, prompting investigations.
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Isak Andic, founder of Mango, dead at 71
Isak Andic, the founder of the global fashion retailer Mango, passed away in a mountain accident
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Radhika Apte's first picture with newborn shows work-life balance
The actress married British musician Benedict Taylor in 2012.
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Blinken confirms US contact with Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad
HTS rebels seek inclusive government after toppling Assad regime, says US.
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Zelenskiy launches Ukraine’s 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative for Syria
Suspended Russian wheat supplies prompt Ukraine’s humanitarian food assistance to Syria through partnerships
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Five killed in northern France shooting near migrant camp
Authorities discovered three weapons in the suspect’s car after his surrender; the motive remains unclear
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Iran confirms increase in IAEA inspections
Iran agrees to increase IAEA inspections on its nuclear program, boosting monitoring at Fordo plant.
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South Korea's President Yoon impeached
Vote caps more than a week of intense political drama