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Saudi Arabia deports 24,000 Pakistani beggars
In 2025, over 66,000 travelers were offloaded at airports across Pakistan as part of a crackdown on organized begging networks and illegal migration.
Hindu man lynched, body burned over blasphemy charges in Bangladesh
A Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched in the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh on Thursday night.
ISIS calls Bondi Beach shooting 'source of pride'
The Islamic State has praised the recent mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach, calling it a "source of pride" in its latest al Naba newsletter.
Trump suspends green card lottery after Brown University, MIT shootings
United States President Donald Trump has suspended the diversity visa program, also known as the green card lottery.
'You're killing me': 30 Bangladeshi journalists rescued from burning office
The death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a 32-year-old youth leader in Bangladesh, has sparked violent protests in Dhaka.
Harassment and job woes: Coldplay kiss-cam HR executive breaks silence
Kristin Cabot, an HR executive who went viral for hugging her boss Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert in July, has opened up about the aftermath of the incident.
Who's Sharif Osman Hadi, whose death sparked protests in Bangladesh
The murder of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader in Bangladesh, has triggered widespread unrest across the nation.
House Democrats release new Epstein photos featuring Sergey Brin, Gates
House Democrats have released a new set of photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including some featuring Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Brown University shooting suspect committed suicide, officials say
The suspect in the Brown University shooting has allegedly committed suicide, authorities said. The man was found dead at a storage facility on Thursday.
Bangladesh: Fresh violence after student leader's murder; media houses burned
Violent protests have erupted across Bangladesh following the death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
Polar bear adopts orphaned cub, rare phenomenon observed in Canada
In a remarkable instance of "curious behavior," Canadian researchers have recorded a rare case of a female polar bear adopting an orphaned cub.
'Piglets': Putin calls European leaders, declares to meet war goals
Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a scathing attack on Western leaders, calling them "piglets" during an annual meeting with his defense ministry.
Why China is hiking tax on condoms and contraceptives
China will impose a value-added tax (VAT) on condoms and contraceptives from January 1, 2026.
After Ethiopia honor, Modi conferred with Order of Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Thursday awarded the Order of Oman, the Sultanate's uniquely distinct civilian honor.
Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump's pressure
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ruled out any compromise on his demands for Ukraine to cede territory.
What Bondi shooters did in Philippines hotel for 1 month
The two terrorists behind the Bondi Beach attack, Sajid and Naveed Akram, stayed at the GV Hotel in Davao City, Philippines, for nearly a month, per reports.
UK couple beats 24 trillion-to-1 odds to win lottery again
Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson, a couple from Wales, have won the United Kingdom's National Lottery for the second time.
'Brought peace after 3,000yrs': Trump claims he ended 8 wars
United States President Donald Trump has once again taken credit for ending "eight wars in 10 months," citing tariffs as a key factor.
White House installs plaques mocking Obama, Biden
The White House has put up controversial plaques inside the complex, targeting former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
Why WikiLeaks founder Assange is suing Nobel Peace Prize panel
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint in Sweden against members of the Nobel Foundation.
Trump's $1M Gold Card visa fails to attract applicants
US President Donald Trump's $1 million "Gold Card" visa program has failed to generate interest among potential applicants.
He's being 'psychologically tortured' in 'death cell': Imran Khan's sons
The sons of Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, who has been in jail since August 2023, have alleged that their father is being subjected to "psychological torture" in a "death cell."
Thousands of dinosaur footprints discovered in Italian national park
A stunning discovery has been made in Italy's Stelvio National Park, where thousands of dinosaur footprints have been found.
Modi receives standing ovation from Ethiopian Parliament
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a standing ovation and applause from the Ethiopian Parliament after concluding his speech.
Epstein accuser Virginia's memoir sells 1M copies in 2 months
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's posthumous memoir, Nobody's Girl, has sold over one million copies worldwide within two months of its release.
Pakistan's military chief Munir in spotlight over Trump's Gaza plan
Asim Munir, Pakistan's most powerful military chief in decades, faces the hardest test of his newly acquired powers as Washington presses Islamabad to contribute troops to the Gaza stabilization force.
Trump declares Maduro government terrorist outfit; orders blockade of oil-tankers
United States President Donald Trump has intensified his administration's actions against Venezuela. He said he was declaring President Nicolas Maduro's regime a "foreign terrorist organization."
Bondi terror attack: 24-year-old shooter charged with 59 offenses
Naveed Akram (24), the Bondi attacker who survived a shootout with police has been charged with 59 offenses after waking from his coma on Tuesday.
'This belongs to countless Indians': Modi conferred Ethiopia's highest award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the "Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia," Ethiopia's highest award.
Trump condemns Sydney Hanukkah event shooting, slams 'radical Islamic terrorism'
United States President Donald Trump has condemned the recent shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia.
Trump expands travel ban list to nearly 40 countries
The United States has expanded its travel ban to include five more countries, bringing the total number of nations under full or partial restrictions to 39.
After Jordan King, Ethiopia PM drives Modi in special gesture
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day state visit to Ethiopia, his first to the East African country.
Bangladesh leader's 'Seven sisters' remark draws Assam CM's ire
Bangladesh National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah has warned that Dhaka may provide shelter to anti-India forces, including separatist groups.
This billionaire wants his kids to marry into Musk's family
Xu Bo, a 48-year-old Chinese billionaire and founder of online gaming company Duoyi, has fathered over 100 children in the US through surrogacy.
Pakistan court sentences hardliner cleric to 35 years jail
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced Zaheerul Hassan Shah, a senior leader of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), to 35 years in prison.
Trump designates fentanyl as 'weapon of mass destruction'
United States President Donald Trump has officially classified illicit fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction" in an executive order.
Indian-origin restaurateur, living in US since 1994, detained by ICE
Babblejit "Bubbly" Kaur, a 60-year-old Indian-origin woman and prominent member of the Long Beach restaurant community, was detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on December 1.
How much has the Earth warmed in last 240 years?
A new temperature dataset, GloSAT, has been released by a team of UK-based scientists.
Jordan's Crown Prince drives Modi to museum as special gesture
Jordanian Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II personally drove Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum in Amman on Tuesday.
US strikes 3 more boats in Pacific Ocean, 8 killed
The United States military has launched airstrikes on three boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing eight people.
'Indian national...driven by IS ideology': Details about Bondi shooters emerge
The suspects in the Sydney Bondi Beach shooting, which left 16 dead, were driven by "Islamic State ideology," according to Australian authorities.
Iranian Nobel laureate hospitalized after agents beat her with clubs
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was taken to the hospital twice following her arrest last week.
Video: Brazil's 'Statue of Liberty' topples due to strong winds
A massive replica of the Statue of Liberty fell in Guaiba, Brazil, on Monday. The statue was 35 meters tall, but only the upper 24 meters collapsed.
PM Modi hails Jordan's leadership against terrorism, extremism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Jordan for its leadership in combating terrorism, extremism, and radicalization.
'Imran Khan jailed, Munir given lifetime immunity': India shreds Pakistan
India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, linking its internal political crisis to a history of cross-border terrorism.
Sydney beach attack: Suspects traveled to Philippines before 'ISIS-inspired' shooting
The alleged gunmen behind the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney, Australia, last weekend have been identified as father-son duo Sajid and Naveed Akram.
Trump sues BBC for up to $10B over speech edit
United States President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for $10 billion.
Why Russia has sued Belgium-based Euroclear for $230B
Russia's central bank has filed a lawsuit against Euroclear, a Belgium-based securities depository, seeking damages of $230 billion.
Australian intelligence probed Bondi shooter for IS links in 2019
Australia's intelligence agency had investigated one of the alleged gunmen in the Bondi Beach shooting for possible links to the Islamic State group in 2019, AFP reported.
Sydney shooting hero's identity emerges, not fruit seller
Ahmed Al Ahmed, the man who disarmed a gunman during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, is not a fruit seller as widely reported earlier.
Ukraine ready to drop NATO membership ambitions: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to abandon his country's aspirations of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as part of ongoing negotiations.
Billionaire makes huge donation to man who disarmed Sydney shooter
Ahmed al Ahmed, the owner of a tobacco and convenience store who disarmed a gunman during the Bondi Beach shooting on Sunday, is recovering in hospital after surgery for bullet wounds.
World's most-visited museum faces closure as unions call strike
The Louvre museum in Paris, the world's most-visited museum, is facing possible closure this week due to a strike by trade unions.
Brown University shooting: 'Person of interest' to be released
A "person of interest" detained in connection with the recent shooting at Brown University will be released soon, local authorities have confirmed.
'People wish for...son like him': Sydney shooter's mother in denial
The mother of the gunmen involved in the Bondi Beach shooting, which left 15 dead, has expressed disbelief over her son's involvement.
Australian PM proposes tougher gun laws after mass-shooting kills 15
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed stricter national gun laws in the wake of a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach.
Who is fruit seller who tackled Sydney beach shooter?
Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old fruit shop owner from Sydney, has been hailed as a hero for his brave act during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
Pakistani man, son identified behind deadly shooting at Sydney beach
The two suspected gunmen behind the deadly Hanukkah celebration attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach have been identified as a father-son duo, according to CBS News.
Netanyahu accuses Albanese of fueling antisemitism after Sydney beach shooting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed Australian PM Anthony Albanese for fueling antisemitism in Australia, Reuters reported, after calling the shooting a "cold-blooded murder."
Sydney mass shooting: How bystander saved lives by tackling gunman
A mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, has left 11 dead and several injured.
Jaishankar meets European, UK, Egypt Ministers at UAE forum
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Europe, the United Kingdom, and Egypt during the Sir Bani Yas Forum in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Sydney beach mass shooting: 11 killed as Jewish festival begins
At least 11 people were killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Sunday, with fatalities expected to increase.
Thailand imposes curfew as border clashes with Cambodia intensify
Thailand has imposed a curfew in its Trat province after border clashes with Cambodia intensified, Channel News Asia reported.
Australia: At least 8 injured in beach shooting, 2 held
A mass shooting occurred at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday evening (local time), sending beachgoers into a panic, with at least eight reported to be injured.