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08 Dec 2024
QatarSyrian rebels enter Damascus, capture notorious military prison
Syrian opposition fighters, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have reportedly entered the capital city of Damascus.
07 Dec 2024
Emmanuel MacronWhy Notre Dame Cathedral is significant to world history
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, a Gothic architectural masterpiece over 850 years old, will open its doors to the public on Saturday (local time) after a five-year-long restoration.
07 Dec 2024
Democratic Republic of the CongoMysterious disease kills 79 Congolese; Japan, Hong Kong increase vigilance
A mysterious illness, now dubbed "Disease X," has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), sending alarm bells ringing among global health authorities.
07 Dec 2024
SyriaAssad's family flees Syria, president's whereabouts unclear: Reports
The family of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, including his wife Asma and their three children, have reportedly fled to Russia as conflict in Syria escalates.
07 Dec 2024
SyriaWho is Abu Mohammed al-Julani, HTS leader heading Syrian insurgency
In just days, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani has transformed the Syrian conflict's landscape by seizing major cities, including Aleppo and Hama.
07 Dec 2024
Elon MuskIsrael president seeks Musk's help to resolve Hamas hostage crisis
Israel President Isaac Herzog has reportedly turned to Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk for help in negotiating the release of nearly 100 hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza.
07 Dec 2024
AtlantaUnitedHealthcare CEO's killer likely fled city; FBI offers $50K reward
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering up to $50,000 as a reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect involved in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
07 Dec 2024
British AirwaysThousands without power, trains canceled as Storm Darragh hits UK
The United Kingdom is reeling under the impact of Storm Darragh, which has prompted a "risk to life" alert from the government.
07 Dec 2024
BaghdadWhy Syria's Homs is called 'capital of revolution' against Assad
Islamist rebels have made major advances in Syria, capturing key cities like Aleppo and Hama.
07 Dec 2024
BrazilBrazil: Video of cop throwing man off bridge sparks outrage
A video of a military police officer throwing a civilian off a bridge in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has sparked widespread outrage.
07 Dec 2024
South Korea'Very sorry': South Korean president apologizes for martial law attempt
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol has publicly apologized for his recent attempt to impose martial law.
07 Dec 2024
Indian Government'Leave at...earliest': India's urgent advisory for its citizens in Syria
The Indian government has issued an urgent travel advisory for its citizens in Syria, asking them to leave the country at the earliest as violence escalates.
06 Dec 2024
PunjabIndian student stabbed to death by roommate in Canada
A 22-year-old Indian student, Gurasis Singh, was fatally stabbed in a fight with his roommate in their shared kitchen in Sarnia, Canada.
06 Dec 2024
Donald Trump'Trump administration restarted Quad, it deserves credit for take-off': Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that he expects continued support from United States President-elect Donald Trump for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad).
06 Dec 2024
ColombiaColombian assassin 'The Doll' arrested for high-profile murders
A 23-year-old Colombian woman was arrested in Barrancabermeja, Colombia for her alleged involvement in several high-profile murders.
06 Dec 2024
South KoreaDior handbag scandal: How a $2,250 gift shook South Korea
South Korea is now facing a major political crisis involving President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
06 Dec 2024
Climate ChangeYear ender 2024: Natural disasters cost world $310 billion
Natural disasters caused global economic losses of $310 billion in 2024, a 6% increase from the previous year, according to a report by Swiss Re.
06 Dec 2024
CancerYear ender 2024: Which of Baba Vanga's predictions came true
Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian mystic famous for her accurate predictions, had made a number of prophecies for the year 2024.
06 Dec 2024
BangladeshWhy Bangladesh's interim government is removing Rahman's image from currency
Bangladesh's interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, has begun the process of erasing the image of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from its currency notes.
05 Dec 2024
Make in IndiaPutin lauds 'Make in India,' says willing to invest
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to set up manufacturing operations in India at the 15th VTB Russia Calling Investment Forum in Moscow.
05 Dec 2024
AfricaGiraffes may soon be 'endangered'; know why
Giraffes, the tallest land animals in the world and a symbol of Africa's wildlife, could soon be added to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
05 Dec 2024
Amnesty InternationalIsrael Defense Forces's Spotify Wrapped meme sparks outrage
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has ignited a controversy with a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), imitating Spotify's annual "Wrapped" feature.
05 Dec 2024
Alexei NavalnyYear ender 2024: Prominent world leaders who died in 2024
The year 2024 brought an end to an era for many powerful world leaders.
05 Dec 2024
Emmanuel MacronWhy French PM was ousted after just 91 days
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was on Wednesday ousted from office after a historic no-confidence vote by lawmakers.
05 Dec 2024
BangladeshYear ender 2024: Key winners, losers in election year
The year 2024 saw an unprecedented wave of global elections, with at least 64 countries participating.
05 Dec 2024
South KoreaSouth Korea: Police investigate President Yoon amid martial law crisis
South Korean police have initiated an investigation against President Yoon Suk Yeol for possible insurrection after he declared martial law.
05 Dec 2024
Park Geun-hyeExplained: How South Korea's impeachment process works
South Korean opposition parties have moved to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after his surprise declaration of martial law on Tuesday night.
05 Dec 2024
Amnesty InternationalIsrael's war in Gaza amounts to genocide, says Amnesty International
Amnesty International has alleged that it has gathered "sufficient evidence to believe" that Israel's conduct during the conflict in Gaza constitutes genocide against the Palestinian people.
05 Dec 2024
New York Police DepartmentWho was Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in NYC
Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a targeted attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel on Wednesday morning.
05 Dec 2024
Emmanuel MacronFrench PM Michel Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote: What next
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted from office after a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly.
04 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpWhy there is rise in illegal US-Canada border crossings
The United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) has noted a sharp rise in illegal immigration by Indian nationals through Canada.
04 Dec 2024
United States of AmericaUS: Woman arrested 13 months after Indian student's hit-and-run death
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested in the United States over a year after she was involved in a hit-and-run incident that killed an Indian student.
04 Dec 2024
GermanyUN seeks $47B aid for 2025; donors reluctant amid crises
The United Nations (UN) has appealed for $47 billion in aid for 2025 to help around 190 million people affected by conflict and starvation.
04 Dec 2024
British Columbia60% Canadians view India unfavorably, reveals poll
A recent survey conducted by the Angus Reid Institute and the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) has shown that 60% of Canadians now hold an unfavorable view of India, according to the Hindustan Times.
04 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpWho is Allexis Ferrell, US woman jailed for eating cat
Allexis Ferrell, a 27-year-old woman from Canton, Ohio, has been sentenced to one year in prison for killing and eating a cat in Springfield, Ohio.
04 Dec 2024
ChildrenPutin's planes took Ukrainian children into 'coerced' Russian adoption: Report
At least 314 Ukrainian children have been forcibly placed into foster care and adopted in Russia since 2022, according to a recent investigation by Yale University's Humanitarian Research Lab.
04 Dec 2024
IranUS sanctions 2 Indian firms for transporting Iranian oil
The United States has slapped sanctions on 35 entities and ships, including two Indian firms, for transporting Iranian oil to other countries.
04 Dec 2024
AfghanistanAfghan women now banned from midwifery and nursing courses
Women in Afghanistan have been banned from attending midwifery and nursing courses following an edict from the Taliban's supreme leader, AFP reported.
04 Dec 2024
PeruHow a nose job triggered political scandal in Peru
Peru President Dina Boluarte is facing calls to resign after a nose surgery she underwent in the summer of 2023.
04 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpTrump's FBI director pick, Kash Patel, targeted in Iranian cyberattack
Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director, has reportedly been targeted by an Iranian cyberattack.
