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UN calls Taliban’s new order an alarming violation of women's rights and aid access.

A bank robber in Hamilton was left stranded when his bike was stolen mid-robbery during a failed heist.

The role of a concrete wall near runway at Muan International Airport comes into question.

Anurag Kashyap says his decision to leave Mumbai stems from disillusionment with Hindi cinema.

2024 sees escalating global crises, from Syria’s collapse to political upheavals in Korea.

Ridah al-Yazidi was detained at Guantanamo since it opened in January 2002, without ever being charged with a crime.

Aishwarya Rai’s missing presence fuels more questions about her relationship with Abhishek Bachchan.

This is the second state of emergency declared in Trinidad and Tobago in recent years.

China-backed hackers infiltrated US Treasury workstations, accessing unclassified data.

Pakistan will celebrate the New Year on December 31 at 7pm GMT

Google’s New Year’s Eve 2024 Doodle celebrates a festive countdown to 2025 with a clock.

Climate change fueled record heat and extreme weather in 2024, with temperatures topping 50°C

UN experts say Israel must face consequences for inflicting maximum suffering on Gaza civilians.

Upholds verdict in $5m E Jean Carroll defamation, sexual abuse case

Jimmy Carter, 100, dies; Nobel laureate, ex-president known for charity, diplomacy, and Camp David.

Ethiopia wedding party crash kills at least 71, truck veers into river with large stones.

US unveils $6B in aid for Ukraine before Trump’s return, amid concerns over future support.

Iran confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for "violating the law"

NY jury finds Trump sexually abused Carroll in a Manhattan store in 1996 after a nine-day civil trial last year

Belgian prosecutors said the gang arranged migrant journeys from Afghanistan via Iran, Turkiye, and to Europe

A truck carrying the group veered off the road and plunged into a river near Bona Zuria, Gelan Bridge, in Ethiopia

A Pakistani woman pilot and her companion, Indian doctor Sulaymaan Al Majid, lost lives in the tragic incident

Extreme event triggers massive waves in Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, closing nearly 100 ports due to rough condition

Norovirus spreads fast, causing millions of cases annually; prevention hinges on hygiene and awareness.

Elon Musk supports claims of foul play in death of Suchir Balaji, OpenAI whistleblower, after suspicious findings.

Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 faces landing gear issue day after Muan disaster

Directive affecting design of buildings issued after decree from Taliban's supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada.

Fire in Al Barsha building near Mall of the Emirates causes evacuation, no casualties.

Three foreign tourists killed in a fire at Ember Hotel near Bangkok’s Khao San Road. Seven injured

The Black Moon on December 30, 2024, will provide stargazers with perfect conditions for exploring the night sky.

Generation Beta, arriving in 2025, will grow up with AI, tech, and global challenges.

Man dies of asphyxiation; live bird found in throat during autopsy in India.

Video shows plane skidding without landing gear before exploding; two crew rescued

Carter shaped American history through diplomacy.

Chad held general elections amidst claims of fraud.

Jimmy Carter, 100, Nobel laureate and former US president, passes away, leaving a legacy of peace and social justice.

Car accident has claimed the lives of 66 people so far

Sudan rejects UN-backed famine report, calling it "speculative," while aid groups warn of worsening hunger crisis.

Blast in Adra near Damascus kills several; Israeli strike "likely," says Syrian Observatory, but Israel denies.

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev demands compensation must be paid to victims

The Taliban bans windows overlooking areas used by women, citing concerns over privacy and "obscene acts."

A shark kills a 40-year-old man fishing with his family near Australia's Great Barrier Reef, officials confirm.

North Korea plans its "toughest" anti-US strategy amid closer ties with Russia and growing tensions in Asia.

New buildings must avoid windows that allow visibility into the places usually used by women, says Taliban spokesman

The report further suggests Asma Assad is in critical condition due to leukemia, with only a 50-50 chance of survival

Out of 181 on board the Boeing 737-800, 179 died; only 2 survivors, both cabin crew, were rescued from the wreckage

Belgium is the first EU country to implement such a ban, following Australia's similar move earlier this year.

WHO warns Israel's 80-day Gaza siege threatens lives, urges urgent action to restore healthcare in northern Gaza.

Ilham Aliyev claimed that the plane was damaged by fire from the ground and electronic warfare systems

Meteorologists have identified the primary threats as scattered damaging wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour