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Female suicide bomber targets Pak paramilitary HQ in Balochistan; 6 killed

The attacker detonated herself at the main entrance of the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Nokundi town of Chagai district on Sunday night, the officials said

1,200 dead from floods in Thailand, Sri Lanka; rescue efforts intensify

The flooding and landslides killed at least 1,230 people, with 659 people confirmed dead in Indonesia, 390 in Sri Lanka and 181 in Thailand, authorities said Tuesday

Hong Kong to start independent inquiry into deadly fire as pressure mounts

John Lee, the chief executive of the Chinese region, pledged to overcome vested interests and bring about systemic change in the construction industry after a fire that killed at least 151 people

What is xLight, the chip startup that has won Trump admin's support?

The Trump administration has agreed to invest up to $150 million in xLight, a startup building new chipmaking lasers, marking its first Chips Act award this term

Ukrainian troops near the front doubt Russia pact will bring lasting peace

Even though Ukraine may be mobilizing up to 30,000 recruits per month, many of them find a way out of serving or prove to be unfit to replace front-line troops

US vows to refocus G20 on driving growth, prosperity under its presidency

The US will host the G20 Leaders' Summit in Miami, Florida, in 2026, coinciding with the country's 250th anniversary year

Experts caution despite US mass killings hitting lowest level since 2006

Experts warn that the drop doesn't necessarily mean safer days are here to stay and that it could simply represent a return to average levels

Review finds 44% of US truck driving schools non-compliant with govt rules

The Transportation Department said Monday that it plans to revoke the certification of nearly 3,000 schools unless they can comply with training requirements in the next 30 days

Asian shares rise as US stocks dip, tech and financials lead gains

The Kospi in South Korea jumped 1.5 per cent to 3,977.85, led by buying of technology shares like Samsung Electronics, which surged 2.8 per cent. Chip maker SK Hynix leaped 3.4 per cent

Dhaka hospital ramps up security as Chinese medics treat Khaleda Zia

The 80-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson was admitted to the hospital on November 23 after being diagnosed with infections affecting her heart and lungs

Omnicom to cut 4,000 jobs after IPG merger; iconic ad agencies to shut

Omnicom will cut over 4,000 jobs and close several well-known agency brands after its $13 billion takeover of IPG, as the company restructures to reduce costs and compete with big tech

Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's son readies return amid her deteriorating health

The development comes as the 80-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson remains in a critical condition and has been placed on ventilation

Trump holds Oval Office meeting on Venezuela amid questions on US strikes

The deliberations came as the US has stepped up pressure on Venezuela through strikes on drug boats and a significant military build-up in the Caribbean under 'Operation Southern Spear'

Starbucks to pay $35 mn to NYC workers in settlement amid ongoing strikes

The workers want better hours and increased staffing, and they are angry that Starbucks hasn't agreed on a contract nearly four years after workers voted to unionize at a Buffalo store

Rising flood risks threaten fastest-growing megacities in Asia, Africa

The monsoon belt from Southeast Asia to West Africa is at the same time the swath of the globe that is urbanising fastest, and the one where catastrophic rainfall is set to increase most dramatically

US peace plan 'looks better' with revisions but work continues: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy's visit to Paris followed Sunday's meeting between Ukrainian and US officials, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as productive

Trump had preventive heart and abdomen MRI scan, results 'normal': Doctor

The Republican president said Sunday during an exchange with reporters as he travelled back to Washington from Florida that the results of the MRI were 'perfect'

US to deepen minerals supply chain with 8 nations in AI race with China

The initiative, which builds on efforts dating back to the first Trump administration, unfolds as the US looks to cut dependence on China

Warner Bros gets mostly cash offer from Netflix, auction to conclude soon

Last week, Warner Bros asked bidders to submit improved offers by December 1 after receiving preliminary buyout bids from Paramount Skydance, Comcast and Netflix

UK, US sign zero-tariff pharma deal in exchange for higher drug spending

Under the deal, announced by officials on both sides, the United States government agreed to exempt UK-origin pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, and medical technology from import taxes