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Putin vows 'destruction' on Ukraine after Kazan drone attack

Mr. Putin was addressing the local leader of Tatarstan, the region where Kazan is located, in a road-opening ceremony via video link

22 Dec 2024 10:15 pm
Four killed in helicopter crash at Turkish hospital

The helicopter was taking off from the Mugla Training and Research Hospital, carrying two pilots, a doctor and another medical worker, the Health Ministry said in a statement

22 Dec 2024 3:15 pm
Israeli strikes kill 17 Palestinians in Gaza, hospital in northern Gaza ordered to evacuate

In Gaza City, eight people, including children, were killed in the Musa Bin Nusayr School that sheltered displaced families; four others were killed when an airstrike hit a car; at least five others were killed in two separate airstrikes in Rafah and Khan Younis

22 Dec 2024 1:58 pm
Earthquake of magnitude 5.48 strikes South Africa

The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), GFZ said

22 Dec 2024 7:07 am
Trump taps Apprentice producer, Mark Burnett, as special envoy to the United Kingdom

Burnett, who was born in London, helped produce hits like Survivor and The Voice, but is perhaps best known for teaming up with Trump for The Apprentice

22 Dec 2024 6:16 am
U.S. military conducts precision airstrikes against Houthi targets in Sanaa

The U.S military also said it struck multiple Houthi one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles, or drones, and an anti-ship cruise missile over the Red Sea

22 Dec 2024 6:06 am
Ukraine drone hits Russian high-rise 1,000 km from frontline

Videos on Russian social media networks showed drones hitting high rise buildings and setting off fireballs

21 Dec 2024 11:08 pm
Frances anti-terrorism court convicts eight people of involvement in the 2020 beheading of a teacher

Frances anti-terrorism court has convicted eight people of involvement in the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020

21 Dec 2024 10:11 pm
At least 20 killed in Mali attacks blamed on jihadists: sources

Mali since 2012 has faced attacks from groups linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic State, as well as by separatist movements and criminal gangs

21 Dec 2024 10:01 pm
Passenger bus crash with truck on Brazil highway kills 22

The local fire department, which responded to the scene, said 13 others were taken to hospitals near the city of Teofilo Otoni

21 Dec 2024 8:01 pm
Pakistan's Military courts sentence 25 civilians for May 9 riots

The military said that the convicts were awarded prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for attacking the military facilities

21 Dec 2024 5:15 pm
Rival protests over South Korea's impeached President Yoon held in Seoul

Updates on pro and anti-Yoon protests in Seoul after impeachment, with no changes to the story text

21 Dec 2024 1:12 pm
Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

Senate passes bipartisan bill to boost Social Security payments, eliminating reductions for public service retirees, despite financial strain concerns

21 Dec 2024 12:02 pm
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Nepal

The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres at Latitude 29.17 N and Longitude 81.59 E.

21 Dec 2024 5:07 am
Sri Lanka to soon formulate national policy on visits by foreign research vessels: Sri Lankas Foreign Minister

In January, Sri Lanka enforced a year-long moratorium on foreign marine scientific research survey vessels operating in its waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone

21 Dec 2024 2:05 am
Car drives into group of people at Christmas market in Germany

There was no immediate information on whether people were killed or injured.

21 Dec 2024 1:13 am
Ukrainian strike with U.S.-supplied missiles kills 6 in Kursk, says Russian official

The attack came hours after Ukrainian authorities said a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv killed at least one person and wounded 13.

21 Dec 2024 1:01 am
France faces challenges in Africa as Chad and Senegal end defence cooperation

Its been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades

20 Dec 2024 6:01 pm
More student loans canceled in Bidens final round of forgiveness before leaving office

Biden administration cancels federal student loans for 55,000 workers through Public Service Loan Forgiveness, totaling $180 billion relief

20 Dec 2024 5:05 pm
Pupil killed, six others wounded in knife attack at Croatia school

Authorities say a 7-year-old girl has died and a teacher and five other students were wounded in a knife attack at a school in the Croatian capital, Zagreb, authorities said Friday

20 Dec 2024 4:59 pm
US campuses urge international students to return before President-elect Donald Trump inauguration

Some U.S. colleges and universities are advising international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated

20 Dec 2024 12:09 pm
Man suspected of killing three people fatally shot by police near Chicago

Authorities say a 24-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting three people in central Illinois has been killed after firing shots at police in suburban Chicago

20 Dec 2024 10:58 am
Chinese President Xi Jinping urges bigger international role for gambling hub Macau

New leader Sam Hou Fai to push for economic diversification

20 Dec 2024 10:55 am
Prosecutor Fani Willis removed from Georgia election case against Trump and others

Its related to a romantic relationship Ms. Willis had with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she had hired to lead the case

20 Dec 2024 9:00 am
U.N. General Assembly asks court to say what Israel needs to provide in Gaza

The vote on the Norwegian-sponsored resolution seeking an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice was 137-12, with 22 abstentions. The United States, Israel's closest ally, voted against the resolution

20 Dec 2024 8:12 am
Pakistan developing missiles that eventually could hit U.S., top U.S. official says

Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer said Islamabad's conduct raised eal questions about the aims of its ballistic missile program.

20 Dec 2024 2:01 am
Uzbek man charged with killing Russian general in bombing claimed by Ukraine

Kurbonov was charged with the killings, carrying out a terrorist act and illegally manufacturing explosives

20 Dec 2024 1:07 am
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Suspect Luigi Mangione faces new federal murder charges with his return to New York

The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcares CEO is returning to New York by helicopter to face new federal charges of murder and stalking, escalating the case after his earlier indictment on state charges

20 Dec 2024 12:02 am
Corruption may hamper China military modernization: Pentagon

At least 15 high-ranking military officers and defense industry executives were removed from their posts between July and December 2023, according to the report

19 Dec 2024 11:15 pm
Turkiye won't halt Syria military activity until Kurd fighters 'disarm'

The comments came as concerns grew over a possible Turkish assault on the Kurdish-held Syrian border town of Kobane, also known as Ain al-Arab, some 50 kilometres (30 miles) northeast of Manbij

19 Dec 2024 11:01 pm
U.S.-India Relationship very strong despite Pannun, Adani indictments: U.S. officials

An official said the bilateral relationship had become increasingly complex, diverse and deep and that it was inevitable there would be challenges on some occasions

19 Dec 2024 10:17 pm
U.K. could train soldiers in Ukraine : U.K. Defence Secretary

Remarks come as European nations seek to bolster Kyiv before any negotiations with Moscow

19 Dec 2024 7:05 pm
Putin denies Russian defeat in Syria, says he plans to meet Assad

Putin said most people in Syria with whom Russia had been in contact about the future of its two main military bases in Syria were supportive of them staying, but that talks were ongoing

19 Dec 2024 5:07 pm
Sri Lanka lifts vehicles import ban for first time in four years

By the gazette issued December 18, 2024, the importation of public transport vehicles have been allowed for the first time since early 2020

19 Dec 2024 1:02 pm
52 killed in two bus accidents in central Afghanistan

65 people were injured, Taliban spokesperson said

19 Dec 2024 12:03 pm
'Will lead to peace, stability in wider region': India welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah began early Wednesday morning

27 Nov 2024 4:30 pm