Officials say an Australian teenager has died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos, and the U.S. State Department has confirmed an American also died in the same party town, bringing the death toll to four

Icelands meteorological office that monitors seismic activity said the eruption occurred at 11:14 p.m. on November 20, 2024, creating a fissure around 3 km long

Kim Jong Un in recent months has prioritized relations with Moscow as he attempts to break out of international isolation and strengthen his footing, actively supporting Vladimir Putins war on Ukraine

Gautam Adani, one of Indias richest businessmen, is reportedly facing arrest in the US on charges of fraud and bribery. Seven others, including his nephew Sagar Adani and three of his executives, were charged in the same case.

A 93-page report from the New York-based group describes how Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has asserted control over the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which now manages assets worth around $925 billion compared with $84 billion a decade ago

Pakistans former Prime Minister Imran Khans lawyer says he has been granted bail in a graft case but with a slew of other charges pending against him, the Opposition leader is staying behind bars

The study, published by the research institute Climate Central, found that all eleven hurricanes in 2024 intensified by nine to 28 miles per hour (14-45 kph) during the record-breaking ocean warmth of the 2024 hurricane season.

He is accused of colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security and conspiring with others to issue seditious publications

His choices for Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, and Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, are TV hosts on Trumps favourite network, Fox News;choosing TV personalities isnt that unusual for the once-and-future President; a number of his first-term choices were all on TV mostly also on Fox

Pre-empting smartphone games with its touch screen and controlled with a stylus, the DS shook up the gaming world when it was launched on November 21, 2004.

Legislation to create a world-first law banning children under 16 from social media has been introduced in Australias Parliament

According to ABC News, quoting court records, the arrest warant on Gautam Adani will be given to foreign law enforcement authories.

Mr. Adani and seven other defendants, including his nephew Sagar Adani, agreed to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contract

According to the FBI, a Florida man has been arrested and charged in a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange this week

The Senate has rejected an attempt by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block the sale of offensive weapons to Israel

Dominica honors PM Modi for COVID-19 aid and strengthening India-Dominica ties, recognising his global leadership and commitment

Paramilitary attack in Sudan leaves 40 dead, displacing over 3,40,000 people, worsening humanitarian crisis

The dramatic electoral shift following the Sri Lankan parliamentary election radically alters the political terrain; it cannot be business as usual any more

The United States has vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza because it is not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken captive by Hamas in Israel in October 2023

Former police inspector general Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun was flanked by serving officers as he was led into court, where prosecutors alleged he was responsible for overseeing massacres, genocide, and crimes against humanity

The move to let Kyiv to use powerful long-range ATACMS missiles represents a major U.S. policy shift, sparking a furious response from Moscow

Time is running short for negotiators at the United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan to solve a difficult puzzle

The two countries have deepened political, military and cultural ties amid Russia's offensive on Ukraine, with Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un repeatedly professing their personal camaraderie

The decision comes as President Joe Biden works to boost Ukraine's war effort in the final two months of his administration

This will be the second shot to get the approval of the global health agency after Bavarian Nordic's vaccine was cleared in September

Xi Jinping, who has said he will seek to further enhance ties with Brasilia with Mr. Lula, is bracing for rocky years ahead for Chinese trade with the West, particularly with the United States

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Plagued by drought and deadly floods, Afghanistan has been unable to access U.N. climate funds owing to political and procedural issues since the former insurgents came to power

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv says it will shut its doors after receiving warning of a potentially significant air attack

More than 15,000 had lost power in Oregon and nearly 19,000 in California

PM Modi meets Jonas Masetti in Brazil, promoting Vedanta and Gita, showcasing Ramayan in Sanskrit, highlighting Indian culture globally

The country aims to modernise data collection and planning amid political tensions and implications.

Mr. Netanyahu underlined that one of Israel's war aims remained that Hamas does not rule in Gaza

Seoul has accused the North of sending thousands of soldiers and container-loads of weapons to Russia

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump has promised to dismantle

The preliminary cause of death was given as strangulation allegedly by her husband Pankaj Lamba

SpaceX launches Starship rocket, misses booster catch, and aims for moon and Mars with reusable spacecraft technology

The U.S. government recognises Edmundo Gonzlez as Venezuelan president-elect, challenging Mr. Maduros victory in disputed July election

President-elect Trump nominates Howard Lutnick, a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as commerce secretary to enforce tariffs and boost economy

The world is moving in the direction to increase the green energy and green transition programs, says COP29s president; petrostates globally are estimated to lose about $8 trillion in revenue between now and 2040 with a moderate-paced transition

The prize was given to Daniel Barenboim for his contribution to fostering peace through musical and cultural dialogue initiatives and to Ali Abu Awwad for his advocacy for dialogue through his organisation Roots

The Israeli police said they were searching the impact sites from projectiles intercepted by Israel's air defence systems but did not report any serious damage

Internet traffic has been redirected to other international links

As per the new revised policy, Pakistani students will be able to seek admission in Dhaka University and Bangladeshi students will also be able to pursue courses in Pakistan

China is a major ally and arms supplier of Myanmar's ruling junta, but is also thought to maintain ties with ethnic minority armed groups that hold territory along the countries' shared border where fighting often flares up

The BJP alleges that Mr. Thackerays post was a breach of the ECs guidelines, which prohibit direct or indirect campaigning within 48 hours before voting

Breivik was sentenced in 2012 to 21 years in prison, at the time Norway's harshest sentence, which can be extended as long as he is considered a threat to society

Gisele Pelicot has become a feminist icon by refusing to be ashamed and demanding the trial be open to the public to raise awareness about the use of drugs to commit sexual abuse

It will mark his first state visit abroad after he assumed office in September 2024

Brazilian media said the five arrested included four military and one police officer.