As the world prepares to turn the calendar page, New Zealand once again becomes one of the first countries to welcome the New Year.
Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia was laid to rest on Wednesday, a day after she died from prolonged illness at the age of 80.
As global security dynamics grow more volatile, the Indian Army is reshaping its preparedness around a critical pillar of modern warfare: endurance.
US pressure on Venezuela escalated earlier this month when the CIA conducted a drone strike on a coastal port site.
In a surprising twist in the Bangladeshi student leader Osman Hadi's murder case, the prime accused, Faisal Karim Masud, has publicly denied any role in the killing, claiming he was in Dubai.
The Gen Z-led protests, inspired by earlier uprisings in Bangladesh and Kenya in 2024, focused mainly on corruption, economic inequality, poor governance, unemployment, and lack of public services.
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.
Greg Abel will become the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, succeeding Warren Buffett, who is stepping down after a 60-year career.
Ranjit 'Ricky' Singh Gill, an Indian-origin adviser to US President Donald Trump, is grabbing headlines after being awarded for his supposed role in "India-Pakistan ceasefire negotiations" following Operation Sindoor earlier this year.
The events in our backyard offer a reminder that being a "Global South" leader is a hollow title if one's own immediate periphery is on fire.
The U.S. Justice Department revealed it has 5.2 million pages of Epstein files left to review and needs 400 lawyers from four different department offices to help with the process through late January, according to a government document
Warren Buffett is retiring as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, and as he exits the stage after six decades, the spotlight turns not just on his successor Greg Abel, but also to one of his legacies. It's a market valuation tool that's now sounding the alarm.
Taiwan's world-leading microchip manufacturer TSMC says it has started mass producing next-generation "2-nanometre" chips.
Warren Buffett, the "Oracle of Omaha," retires on December 31 as chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway. He will continue as chairman. Greg Abel will formally take over as CEO on Thursday, January 1.
She felt her achievements as a scientist and the historical significance of her flight were overshadowed by "an avalanche of misogyny."
A city-enhancing "starchitect," a savior of IBM, a revered fashion designer and the founding chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission were among the notable business and finance figures who died in 2025.
Pakistan recorded its deadliest year of violence in a decade, with gunfights, airstrikes, and suicide bombings marking much of 2025, as relations with neighbouring Afghanistan deteriorated.
New Delhi has rejected China's claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during the military conflict earlier this year.
Thailand on Wednesday released 18 Cambodian soldiers it had detained since July under the renewed ceasefire the two countries agreed on the weekend to end a border conflict, Cambodian and Thai authorities said.
At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said Tuesday.
The US has waged its 'war on terror' for 25 years now, sowing death and destruction across the world.
The operation follows a series of clashes and attacks linked to ISIL, which is feared to be making a resurgence.
We have seen so much evil this year that we are afraid to imagine the future.
Al Jazeera Arabic investigation obtains recordings of Suheil al-Hassan discussing Israeli support, regrouping efforts.
Saudi Arabia sent a clear signal with its unprecedented attack on Yemen's Southern Transitional Council forces.
Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 sees third year of double-digit gains, while non-US stocks register best run since 2009.
Crowds flock to Dhaka's streets to mourn the loss of the former prime minister, who led Bangladesh thrice.
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Emergency physician James Smith talks about the consequences for Palestinians in Gaza if Israel implements a ban on aid.
Military hails elections as a victory despite criticism from rights groups and reduced turnout compared with past polls.
Mothers starving to feed children, surgeries without anaesthesia and loss of privacy define female experience in Gaza.
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Some in the country are worried about loss of identity following the switch from the Bulgarian lev to the euro.
Mourners surround Bangladesh's parliament in Dhaka to pay their respects to the country's first female prime minister.
Protests erupted across Iran after the rial plunged to a record low against the US dollar.
Paramilitary RSF seize Heglig oilfield, Kordofan battles rage, and UN aid cuts prompt famine fears.
The West African countries say the bans are equivalent to those imposed on their citizens by the United States.
Pro-Palestine activist, Audrey Corno talks about conditions of Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners on hunger strike.
Move comes after a conservative YouTuber claimed daycare centres run by Somali Americans were defrauding the state.
The warning comes after the protests, triggered by the plummeting rial, spread to several cities outside the capital.
Satellites show one camp spanning 500,000 square metres near the city of al-Dabba, as tens of thousands seek refuge.
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Dozens of humanitarian organisations, including Doctors Without Borders, are banned by Israel.
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Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers it had detained since July, after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire.