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Over 60 Vehicles Involved In Massive Pile-Up In Japan, 2 Dead, 26 Injured

A massive crash involving 67 vehicles in snowy weather killed two people and injured 26 on an expressway in Japan late on Friday as the country kicked off its end-of-year holiday season.

Published on: 27.12.2025 09:53
India Opens Helpline Centre In Toronto Days After Indian Woman's Murder

The Indian Consulate in Toronto has opened a dedicated centre to provide support to women facing domestic violence, abuse and legal challenges.

Published on: 27.12.2025 09:36
Ecuador Metro Suspended After Puppy Enters Tracks, Rescued After 24 Hours

A puppy was rescued early Thursday after it spent nearly 24 hours in the metro tunnels of Quito, Ecuador. The chase began Wednesday morning when the dog and a cat entered the subway tracks near the San Francisco station.

Published on: 27.12.2025 08:28
Mouse Births Pups After Return From Space Mission In China

Of the four mice involved in a recent mission aboard China's space station, one female has now successfully birthed healthy offspring on Earth, the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization of the Chinese Academy of Sciences said.

Published on: 27.12.2025 08:25
Heatwaves, Wildfires, Droughts, Storms Cost World Over $120 Billion In 2025: Report

Heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, and storms cost the world more than $120 billion in 2025, according to a new report analysing the escalating cost of climate change.

Published on: 27.12.2025 08:19
Chinese Train Breaks World Record, Hits 700 Kmph In Just Two Seconds

The train floats above the track using superconducting magnets that lift it and push it forward without actually touching the rails.

Published on: 27.12.2025 07:54
Kash Patel Says FBI's Aging Headquarters To Shut Down Permanently

FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency's historic-but-aging headquarters in Washington would be "shut down permanently" as he shifts personnel into the building once occupied by the now-defunct US Agency for International Development.

Published on: 27.12.2025 07:32
Not Satya Nadella Or Sundar Pichai, This CEO Tops Hurun India Rich List

Jayshree Ullal has a net worth of Rs 50,170 crore, positioning her ahead of high-profile Silicon Valley contemporaries and making her the richest Indian professional manager globally.

Published on: 27.12.2025 07:15
Thailand, Cambodia Agree To Ceasefire After Weeks Of Fierce Clashes

Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian countries that has included fighter jets sorties, exchange of rocket fire and artillery barrages.

Published on: 27.12.2025 07:12
Who Is James, 'Bheegi Bheegi' Singer Whose Concert Was Attacked In Bangladesh

Over 25 people were reportedly injured in the incident that comes amid growing concerns over assaults on artists, performers, and cultural institutions across Bangladesh.

Published on: 27.12.2025 06:59
Bangladeshi Singer's Concert Called Off As Mob Attacks Venue, 25 Injured

Singer James is known for performing the hit songs 'Bheegi Bheegi' and 'Alvida' in Bollywood movies.

Published on: 27.12.2025 05:13
US Resident Gets Christmas Present, Wins Jackpot Of $1.8 Billion

Christmas came early for someone who purchased a Powerball ticket at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, worth more than $1.8 billion.

Published on: 27.12.2025 04:51
Indian-Origin Student Arrested In US For Arson, Terrorist Threat

Police responded to Manojh Lella's home after family members reported a mental health episode and alleged threats.

Published on: 27.12.2025 03:50
"Flagged Concerns": India's Response To US Cancelling H-1B Visa Interviews

India said Friday it had spoken to the US over thousands of cancelled H-1B visa interviews, which were scheduled from December 15 onwards and then postponed abruptly by months, as late as May 2026 in some cases.

Published on: 27.12.2025 03:41
Ukraine's Zelensky To Meet Donald Trump On Sunday. Here's What's On Agenda

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to discuss territorial issues, the main stumbling block in talks to end the war, with US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday.

Published on: 27.12.2025 03:32
Why Nigeria Okayed US Strikes On ISIS After Disputing Claim Of Christian Genocide

By publicly cooperating with the United States on a Christmas Day airstrike, Nigeria's government may have averted humiliating unilateral military action threatened a month ago by President Donald Trump.

Published on: 27.12.2025 03:21
US Air Travel Severely Hit, 1,100 Flights Cancelled, Nearly 4,000 Delayed

Airlines canceled more than 1,000 US flights during the peak Christmas travel period on Friday, with severe winter storm warnings and heavy snow forecast across parts of the Midwest and northeast.

Published on: 27.12.2025 02:01
Powerful Explosions Heard In Kyiv Ahead Of Zelensky's Meeting With Trump

Volodymyr Zelensky said he would hold a key meeting with Donald Trump to work out a deal to end nearly four years of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Published on: 27.12.2025 01:57
Kim Jong Un Stresses Shared Bloodshed In New Year Message To Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted on Saturday how his nation and Russia had shared "blood, life and death" in the Ukraine war, as he sent President Vladimir Putin new year's greetings.

Published on: 27.12.2025 00:13
Zelensky To Meet Trump Tomorrow For Talks On Peace Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that he plans to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, as part of efforts to push forward a peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, CNN reported.

Published on: 26.12.2025 23:55

News from Arabic Countries

‘State aggression’: Somalia demands Israel withdraw Somaliland recognition

Somalia's state minister for foreign affairs tells Al Jazeera that Israeli move aims to displace Palestinians from Gaza.

Published on: 27.12.2025 10:43
England win chaotic fourth Ashes Test against Australia in Melbourne

The tourists snap a 15-year losing streak in Australia with a four-wicket victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Published on: 27.12.2025 10:34
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire starts, first 72 hours seen as critical test

A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has come into effect after weeks of deadly fighting across the border.

Published on: 27.12.2025 09:39
Turkiye holds military ceremony for Libyan army chief killed in crash

Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler and military chief Selcuk Bayraktaroglu attend ceremony at an airbase near Ankara.

Published on: 27.12.2025 08:57
UN renews Sudan ceasefire appeal over ‘unimaginable suffering’ of civilians

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appeals for immediate truce as fighting intensifies in Darfur and Kordofan regions.

Published on: 27.12.2025 08:02
Key Bolsonaro ally arrested in Paraguay while trying to flee to El Salvador

Ex-Brazilian police chief caught using fake Paraguay passport in attempt to board flight to Panama, sent back to Brazil.

Published on: 27.12.2025 07:08
UK youth to be offered military ‘gap year’ in bid to boost defence: Report

UK plans to boost ranks of armed forces by offering young people paid military experience amid growing Russian threats.

Published on: 27.12.2025 06:18
Central African Republic election: Who’s running and what’s at stake?

President Touadera's decision to stand for a third term has drawn criticism from opposition groups and civil society.

Published on: 27.12.2025 05:34
What drove conflict in 2025, and who was behind it?

From Ukraine to Palestine to Sudan, millions were exposed to conflict in 2025

Published on: 27.12.2025 05:33
Thailand and Cambodia agree on ceasefire to end weeks of deadly fighting

Agreement follows talks aimed at ending weeks of deadly clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border.

Published on: 27.12.2025 04:14
Russia using Belarus territory to bypass Ukraine’s defences, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian leader accuses Belarus of helping Russian forces to circumvent defences that protect Ukraine from attack.

Published on: 27.12.2025 03:30
Over 1,500 flights cancelled as winter storm Devin hits US holiday travel

More than 40 million Americans under winter storm warnings or weather advisories as heavy snow expected.

Published on: 27.12.2025 02:31
N Korea, Russia bound in ‘blood’ of war, Kim tells Putin in New Year note

North Korean and Russian leaders celebrate their 'precious' shared experience of war, bloodshed in New Year greetings.

Published on: 27.12.2025 01:40
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,402

These are the key developments from day 1,402 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 27.12.2025 01:02
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, carry out raids across West Bank

Palestinian death toll since the start of the truce in Gaza rises to 411 amid near daily Israeli violations.

Published on: 26.12.2025 23:03
Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?

UN experts say the armed group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries.

Published on: 26.12.2025 22:18
Israel attacks press as ‘silencing’ policy: Palestinian journalists union

Syndicate report says Israeli forces have systematically targeted journalists to undermine Palestinian narrative.

Published on: 26.12.2025 21:21
Keir Starmer says Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah back in UK

UK PM calls arrival of blogger and Egyptian government critic, who spent nearly 12 years in prison, 'profound relief'.

Published on: 26.12.2025 21:07
Netanyahu pushes for more strikes on Iran, clashing with Trump’s priorities

US president's base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement.

Published on: 26.12.2025 21:06
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health labels

A new state law mandates warnings for young users on platforms with features that 'encourage excessive use'.

Published on: 26.12.2025 20:17
Marco Rubio congratulates Honduran President-elect Nasry Asfura

Washington's top diplomat says he thanked Asfura, who was backed by Trump, for 'advocacy of US strategic objectives'.

Published on: 26.12.2025 18:48
Salah seals Egypt qualification with win against South Africa at AFCON 2025

Egypt reach the knockout stages with a 1-0 win against South Africa while Angola and Zimbabwe draw.

Published on: 26.12.2025 18:03
What’s next for the global economy in 2026?

2025 was the year of tariffs and a global shift in economic power.

Published on: 26.12.2025 18:00
Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida amid diplomatic push to end war

Ukrainian president highlights 'significant progress' in talks, but Moscow says Kyiv is working to 'torpedo' deal.

Published on: 26.12.2025 17:56
Tajikistan-Taliban border clashes: What’s behind them, why it affects China

Attacks by unknown assailants entering Tajik territory appear to target Chinese businesses and workers.

Published on: 26.12.2025 15:00