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Suriname Man Who Killed 9, Including 5 Children, Dies By Suicide In Jail

A man suspected of stabbing to death nine people, including five children, in Suriname's capital killed himself in jail, police said Monday.

Published on: 29.12.2025 14:25
Born Out Of 2024 Bangladesh Protests, Party Loses Leaders Over Jamaat Union

The National Citizen Party in Bangladesh has recentlylost prominent faces because of its tie-up with the hardline Jamaat-E-Islami Bangladesh, considered a pro-Pakistan and radical Islamist party.

Published on: 29.12.2025 14:05
Thorny Issues In '90% Done' Ukraine Deal: Takeaways From Trump-Zelensky Meet

US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, held a high-stakes meeting in Florida on Sunday. The two leaders aimed to push forward negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Published on: 29.12.2025 12:39
Netanyahu To Visit US Today As Trump Pushes For Progress On Gaza Plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, with the US president pushing to move to the next stage of his fragile Gaza truce plan.

Published on: 29.12.2025 12:27
Zelensky Calls For Public Vote On 20-Point Peace Plan In Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that a 20-point peace plan to end Russia's war should be put to a referendum in Ukraine.

Published on: 29.12.2025 12:26
Jet For PM Modi, Handcuffs For Zelensky: "Santa" Putin Gives Gifts In AI Video

The video shows the Russian president in Santa attire, with a bag of gifts on his back.

Published on: 29.12.2025 11:16
2 Women From Telangana Killed In Car Crash In California

Two women from Telangana died in a road accident in the United States late Saturday evening, police said.

Published on: 29.12.2025 11:06
'Age No Barrier For Fame': Boomer Influencers Take Over Social Media

After years of boomer-bashing, it's the ultimate flex. From fashion to beauty to fitness and lifestyle, the rise of the silver content creator is sending a powerful message: Age is no barrier to having cachet.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:59
"Can We Just Do America": Ex-Trump Ally On Meetings With Zelensky, Netanyahu

Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday and is scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:54
Burning Homes, Locked Doors: Hindu Family Wakes Up To Horror In Bangladesh

Amid increasing violence against minorities in Bangladesh, at least five houses of a Hindu family were set on fire in Dumritala village in the Muslim-dominated nation's Pirojpur district.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:51
South Korea's Ex-First Lady Took Bags, Jewellery Worth Rs 1.8 Crore As Bribes

Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea, has been accused of accepting more than $2,00,000 (approx. Rs 1.80 crore) worth of bribes and illegally intervening in state affairs.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:44
Bangladesh Unrest: Osman Hadi's Party's "24-Day Ultimatum" To Yunus Regime

Sharif Osman Bin Hadi's party, Inqilab Moncho, has given a "24-day ultimatum" to the Muhammed Yunus-led interim government to complete the trial in the murder of 32-year-old youth leaders and bring all those involved in his killing to justice.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:01
Rapper-Turned-Mayor, Balendra Shah, To Run For PM In Nepal

Rapper turned-Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, known as Balen, a popular elected official, joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) or national independent party, led by a former TV host-turned politician Rabi Lamichhane on Sunday.

Published on: 29.12.2025 09:05
Rift Within Bangladesh's Student-Led Party Widens Over Jamaat Alliance

National Citizen Party (NCP) members said a Jamaat alliance goes against the party's ideology and democratic values.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:52
Canada's Healthcare In Focus After Indian Man Dies Post 8-Hour Hospital Wait

The death of a 44-year-old Indian origin man in Canada -- who allegedly passed away without receiving emergency care despite an eight-hour wait at an Edmonton hospital -- has put focus on the Canadian healthcare system

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:28
Sydney Hero Recounts Moment-By-Moment How He Stopped Bondi Beach Shooter

Sydney shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed has recounted the harrowing moment he confronted one of the gunmen during the Bondi Beach attack in Australia that left 15 people dead.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:08
'Adapt, Shrink Or Die': US Pledges $2 Billion For UN Aid As Trump Cuts Funds

The $2 billion is only a sliver of traditional US humanitarian funding for UN-backed programs, which has run as high as $17 billion annually in recent years, according to UN data.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:39
Zohran Mamdani Has Bold Promises. Can He Fulfill Them As New York City Mayor?

On January 1, Zohran Mamdani will assume control of America's biggest city under that harsh spotlight, with the country watching to see if he can pull off the big promises that vaulted him to office and handle the everyday duties of the job.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:39
In Shocking Debt Spiral, Singapore Man's Rs 1.7 Crore Loan Balloons To Rs 147 Crore. Here's How

Justice Philip Jeyaretnam ordered a retrial, stating the debt's growth "shocked the conscience".

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:38
New Year Brings New Mayor For New York City, Zohran Mamdani

Just after the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, New York Attorney General Letitia James -- friend to Mamdani, foe to President Donald Trump -- will swear in the new mayor.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:01

News from Arabic Countries

2025: Trump’s year of ’emergency’, ‘invasion’ and ‘narcoterrorism’

US president claims widespread and varied emergencies to justify executive authority in first year of second term.

Published on: 29.12.2025 14:46
Thailand, Cambodia agree to build on ceasefire in talks in China’s Yunnan

Countries meet for a second day of negotiations after a truce agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fighting.

Published on: 29.12.2025 14:44
Trump live: US president to meet with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump's meeting with Netanyahu comes after he touted progress in achieving a resolution to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Published on: 29.12.2025 14:30
Hamas armed wing confirms death of⁠ Abu Obeida, other leaders

This is a breaking news story.

Published on: 29.12.2025 14:25
This is what happened after recent Netanyahu meetings with US Presidents

Netanyahu is set to meet the US president again, with past meetings since the Gaza war followed by regional escalation.

Published on: 29.12.2025 14:20
UK MPs dig up decade-old tweets to demand rights activist lose citizenship

Writer Alaa Abd El-Fattah, who faced years of imprisonment in Egypt, 'unequivocally' apologises for the tweets.

Published on: 29.12.2025 13:53
Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Premier League preview – team news, start, lineups

Villa, on an 11-match winning streak in all competitions, will draw level with Arsenal at top of the table with a win.

Published on: 29.12.2025 13:52
Anthony Joshua injured in deadly car crash in Nigeria

Police say two people die in a car crash in Ogun State involving the two-time former heavyweight champion.

Published on: 29.12.2025 13:30
DR Congo fan holds ‘Lumumba pose’ for full AFCON match

A DR Congo fan known as ‘Lumumba’ stood motionless in the stands for the entire match against Senegal at AFCON.

Published on: 29.12.2025 13:12
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds as frontline shows aftermath of fighting

Thailand and Cambodia have halted fighting after weeks of clashes along their disputed border.

Published on: 29.12.2025 13:04
Recent clashes in coastal Syria “not the fault” of government

"This is the state building itself. And state institution building takes time."

Published on: 29.12.2025 12:57
China launches live-fire military exercises around Taiwan

China has begun two days of military exercises around Taiwan, that Beijing says simulate a blockade of key ports.

Published on: 29.12.2025 11:35
Russia may gain more than lose from a US intervention in Venezuela

The US escalation against Caracas may be part of a larger realignment for a new world order.

Published on: 29.12.2025 11:30
Starvation, ‘ghost towns’ plague Sudan as al-Burhan demands RSF surrender

Army chief rejects compromise as funding cuts leave millions hungry, RSF sieges empty villages in Darfur and Kordofan.

Published on: 29.12.2025 11:20
Who really won Iraq’s elections?

Formation of the new government will have to tread a fine line to satisfy domestic and international pressures.

Published on: 29.12.2025 11:12
Video: Trump and Zelenskyy hail ‘progress’ on Russia-Ukraine peace plan

US President Trump and Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy are talking up prospects of ending the war with Russia.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:59
Three messages reset conditions in eastern Yemen

Saudi Arabia made statements and took actions in less than 24 hours.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:38
Tents flooded by heavy rains in Gaza amid calls for Israel to let in aid

Heavy winter rains and strong winds have brought new dangers to displaced Palestinians in a Gaza devastated by Israel.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:09
Uganda vs Nigeria: AFCON 2025 – team news, start times and lineups

Already through to the round of 16, Nigeria face Uganda in their final group fixture, eyeing a 100 percent record.

Published on: 29.12.2025 09:59
Winter floods wreak havoc on Gaza displacement camps as Israel blocks aid

Heavy rains flood Gaza, leaving families struggling to stay dry amid aid shortages and widespread Israeli destruction.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:55
Kosovo’s prime minister claims victory in snap election

Kosovo’s caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti said he will move quickly to form a new government.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:55
Photos: Sporting moments of 2025 beyond the scoreboard

Witness the unforgettable sporting year of 2025, where athletes conquered challenges and created cherished memories.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:42
Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia claims to have seized village in Donetsk

Russia shells the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, killing at least one and injuring five others.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:30
A cry for help to save Gaza’s healthcare system

The only thing that is still propping up Gaza's hospitals is the sense of moral duty of the surviving medical workers.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:23
US slashes UN humanitarian aid to $2bn, huge cut as Trump demands reforms

The $2bn pool will target specific countries or crises, down from US contributions of up to $17bn in recent years.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:21