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4 killed in Syria during clashes between Alawites, counterdemonstrators

The clashes came two days after a bombing at an Alawite mosque in the city of Homs killed eight people and wounded 18 others during prayers

4 killed in Syria during clashes between Alawites, counterdemonstrators
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 8:38 AM IST

Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for meeting with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled for an expected meeting on Monday with US President Donald Trump in Florida about the second phase of the ceasefire

Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for meeting with Trump
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 8:27 AM IST

13 killed, dozens injured as Interoceanic Train derails in southern Mexico

In a message on X Sunday, Oaxaca state Gov. Salomon Jara said several government agencies had reached the site of the accident to assist the injured

13 killed, dozens injured as Interoceanic Train derails in southern Mexico
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 8:14 AM IST

Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey kills 1, leaves another critical

Police and fire crews subsequently extinguished flames that engulfed one of the helicopters

Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey kills 1, leaves another critical
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 8:06 AM IST

Chinese military to stage drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces'

The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at a statement by Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, that its military could get involved if China were to take action against Taiwan

Chinese military to stage drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces'
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 7:41 AM IST

Polls open for military-ruled Myanmar's first general election in 5 years

Critics charge that the election is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to military rule, which began after the army ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021

Polls open for military-ruled Myanmar's first general election in 5 years
Updated On : 28 Dec 2025 | 6:44 AM IST

Iran is in full-scale war with US, Israel and Europe: President Pezeshkian

Pezeshkian said the West's war against Iran is more complicated and more difficult compared to the 1980-1988 war with Iraq that left more than 1 million casualties on both sides

Iran is in full-scale war with US, Israel and Europe: President Pezeshkian
Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 11:59 PM IST

Russia hits Kyiv with missiles, drones ahead of Ukraine-US talks, 1 killed

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early on Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people, a day before talks between Ukraine and the US, local authorities said.

Russia hits Kyiv with missiles, drones ahead of Ukraine-US talks, 1 killed
Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 5:31 PM IST

Snow-triggered crash on Japan expressway kills 2, leaves 26 injured

The Gunma prefectural highway police said on Saturday that the pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway started with a collision between two trucks in the town of Minakami

Snow-triggered crash on Japan expressway kills 2, leaves 26 injured
Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 5:28 PM IST

Saudi-led coalition warns UAE-backed Yemen separatists of immediate action

Al-Maliki also accused the Southern Transitional Council separatists of serious and horrific human rights violations against civilians, without providing evidence

Saudi-led coalition warns UAE-backed Yemen separatists of immediate action
Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 4:49 PM IST

Cambodia reports Thai airstrikes prior to the 2 nations agreed to ceasefire

Thailand's military confirmed the Friday attack, saying that a joint army-air force operation was conducted to protect Thailand's Sa Kaeo province

Cambodia reports Thai airstrikes prior to the 2 nations agreed to ceasefire
Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 1:29 PM IST

AFCON 2025: Salah steers Egypt into knockouts, Morocco stalled by VAR drama

Morocco was held 1-1 by Mali in the late Group A game, with both teams awarded penalties following VAR decisions

AFCON 2025: Salah steers Egypt into knockouts, Morocco stalled by VAR drama
Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 10:35 AM IST

Dorgu's first Manchester United strike seals narrow 1-0 win over Newcastle

The 21-year-old Dorgu smashed in a left-foot volley from 15 meters midway through the first half to give United its first home win in four Premier League games

Dorgu's first Manchester United strike seals narrow 1-0 win over Newcastle
Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 10:32 AM IST

Palestinian attacker kills 2 in car-ramming, stabbing in northern Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu identified the victims as Aviv Maor, a teenager, and Shimshon Mordechai, 68. Paramedics pronounced both dead at the scene

Palestinian attacker kills 2 in car-ramming, stabbing in northern Israel
Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 8:02 AM IST

Militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria: All you need to know

The Nigerian military has said in the past that the group has roots in neighbouring Niger and that it became more active in Nigeria's border communities following a 2023 military coup

Militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria: All you need to know
Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 7:52 AM IST

Mosque bombing in Syria's Homs kills 8, wounds 18 during Friday prayers

The country has experienced several waves of sectarian clashes since the fall of President Bashar Assad last year in attacks by insurgents led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

Mosque bombing in Syria's Homs kills 8, wounds 18 during Friday prayers
Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 7:37 AM IST

Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia war: Zelenskyy

Speaking about a 20-point plan under discussion, Zelenskyy outlined the most difficult points, noting that Ukraine has already conveyed its position to Washington

Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia war: Zelenskyy
Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 7:02 AM IST

At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

A man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with what was believed to be bleach at a rubber factory in central Japan on Friday, officials said.

At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan
Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 5:34 PM IST

South Korean prosecutors seek 10-yr sentence for ex-Prez Yoon in 1st trial

Yoon faces other trials on accusations ranging from corruption and favour trading to rebellion, a grave charge that is punishable by life imprisonment or execution

South Korean prosecutors seek 10-yr sentence for ex-Prez Yoon in 1st trial
Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 2:35 PM IST

Meeting with Trump likely in near future as war talks progress: Zelenskyy

We are not losing a single day. We have agreed on a meeting at the highest level with President Trump in the near future, Zelenskyy wrote on X

Meeting with Trump likely in near future as war talks progress: Zelenskyy
Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 2:35 PM IST