Ismail Haniyeh assassination confirmed by Israel in rare admission
Defence minister Katz warns of severe consequences if missile attacks on Israel continued
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US, UK concerned over Pakistan trying civilians in military courts
London says trying civilians in military courts undermines right to fair trial
Bangladesh writes to India to send Hasina Wajid back to Dhaka
Dhaka sends letter to the India's foreign ministry regarding her extradition
In a first, all-women flight lands in Iran's Mashhad
Female pilots remain rarity in Iran, but progress has been noted in recent years
2024: The year of ballots and big surprises in global elections
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Bashar al-Assad's wife shocks the world with divorce filing
Asma also files plea in Russian court requesting special permission to leave Moscow
Horrific plane crash in Brazil's Gramado leaves 10 dead
Civil Defense agency confirms fatalities and detailed the sequence of events leading to tragedy
Turkiye seeks regional stability with Syria talks in Damascus
FM Fidan pledges Ankara’s support for Syria’s political transition and reconstruction efforts.
Trump breaks silence on Elon Musk’s alleged takeover of US govt
Musk becomes one of Trump’s most vocal backers during campaign
Helicopter crash in Türkiye claims lives of four health care workers
Muğla, known for its scenic landscapes and coastal towns, has been shaken by the incident
Historic mosque in India's Sambhal faces ownership dispute amid religious tensions
Legal battle emerges over centuries-old mosque as local groups claim prior temple existence
US Navy fighter jet destroyed in 'friendly fire' over Red Sea
US forces report shooting down multiple Houthi drones and an anti-ship missile over Red Sea
At least 10 dead in bus crash in Iran's Lorestan province
Initial reports suggest that bad road conditions combined with high speed were the primary causes of the crash
New year: Public holiday announced on January 1
Private sector employees would also enjoy a paid holiday
Suspect in German Christmas market attack charged with murder
Authorities find no links between accused and Islamist extremism
US targets Houthi command sites in Sanaa amid conflict with Israel
Strikes come in response to recent attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels on US Navy
Qatar reopens embassy in Damascus after 13 years
French flag was raised over Paris's embassy in Damascus
German Christmas market attack kills five, injures 200
Saudi Arabia warned Germany about attacker after he posted extremist views, threats on X
Saudi Arabia denounces deadly attack on Christmas market in Germany
Kingdom expresses condolences, rejects violence, and affirms solidarity with victims' families.
US drops bounty on HTS Chief Julani after talks in Damascus
Diplomatic engagement follows HTS’s surprising takeover of Damascus
Two dead as car slams into German Christmas market
Authorities confirm he was previously unknown to security services
Malaysia to resume search for missing Flight MH270 plane – a decade after it vanished
The firm will receive $70 million if wreckage found is substantive
Top US diplomat in Syria for talks with new leadership post-Assad
The delegation includes Barbara Leaf, the top US State Department official for the Middle East
US bans drone flights over key infrastructure
Restrictions limit drone operations to altitude of 400ft
What charges does Luigi Mangione face over UnitedHealth executive killing?
Mangione could face life in prison without possibility of parole if convicted on all state charges
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Human Rights Day marked amid concerns over violations in India
Global calls for action rise as reports highlight alarming trends in India’s human rights practices
Farmer protests intensify as Delhi march faces major obstacles
Farmers encounter heavy resistance while attempting to reach Delhi
Bomb hoax disrupts over 40 schools in New Delhi
The incident has drawn sharp criticism of the central government’s handling of law and order in Delhi
Modi govt use tear gas as farmers march to New Delhi, key developments
A group of farmers, equipped with protective gear, began their march to Delhi
Farmers plan march to Delhi amid ongoing dispute
Punjab, Haryana farmers prepare to proceed towards national capital
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Taliban's three-year rule: A setback for Afghan women's rights
Reports highlight systematic exclusion of women from public life and education
Rise in femicide and gender-based violence in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Hundreds of women killed and abused since Taliban takeover, reports reveal widespread atrocities
Taliban bars UN human rights special rapporteur from Afghanistan
UN trying to find a unified international approach to dealing with the Taliban
Iran begins construction of border wall with Afghanistan to counter terrorism
Iran seals border with Afghanistan, building a 300-km wall to combat terrorism, drug smuggling, and illegal entry.
Afghanistan's economic crisis deepens, former govt employees struggle
World Bank warns of rising unemployment as Taliban regime faces financial difficulties
MIDDLE EAST
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Israel withdraws from Southern Lebanon as Beirut forces take over
CENTCOM commander in Beirut to oversee the transition
Syrian rebel leader, after Assad's ouster, puts his own stamp on the state
Although it was part of al Qaeda before breaking ties in 2016
Interim Syrian leader vows to rebuild but faces cash crunch
Rebuilding Syria will be a colossal task following a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands of people
Syria's rebels work to form govt, restore order after Assad ouster
Syrian leader fled Damascus for Moscow on Sunday
UAE introduces new taxes, incentives for multinationals
New measure starts from financial years beginning on or after January 1, 2025
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Mass protests erupt across Spain over govt response to deadly floods
Citizens expressed frustration over the lack of timely alerts
Germany faces snap election as Scholz's coalition crumbles
After sacking finance minister, Scholz expected to head minority govt
Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery Op as death toll reaches 214
The tragedy is already Europe's worst flood-related disaster since 1967
14 killed as railway station roof collapses in northern Serbia
Local media reports over 30 injuries, with two survivors currently hospitalised
Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters
A year's worth of rain fell in eight hours in parts of the Valencia region on Tuesday
AMERICAS
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Hunter Biden gets pardon from father – Was this justice or favouritism?
Hunter Biden publicly acknowledgs his struggles with addiction and his past mistakes
Who is Kash Patel? Trump's pick for FBI chief
Patel’s nomination is expected to face significant opposition in the Senate
Why is U.S. so quick to react to every event in Pakistan?
Whether perceived as interference or concern, the U.S.'s interest in Pakistan is unlikely to wane
US stresses protesters remain peaceful, govt respect human rights
State Dept official says steps should be taken to ensure law and order as per Pakistani law
The 'Donald Trump dance' becomes viral phenomenon across US sports
For many athletes, the dance has becomeway to demonstrate personality and engage with current cultural moments
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