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Police Recover $19,000 James Bond-Inspired Pendant From Man's Excreta

The limited-edition, Faberge egg pendant was recovered Thursday night after it exited the suspect's gastrointestinal tract naturally without medical intervention.

Published on: 05.12.2025 08:17
"Changes May Be Upsetting": TikTok To Comply With Australia's Social Media Ban

TikTok will block under-16s in Australia on the day the law comes into effect, it said, meaning they will no longer be able to hold or create an account.

Published on: 05.12.2025 08:16
As Trump Counts Down, Melania Lights The National Christmas Tree

At the annual tree lighting on the Ellipse, just south of the White House, President Donald Trump told the crowd, "The first lady is going to do the honors."

Published on: 05.12.2025 08:10
"Clear Message To World": Chinese Media's Big Praise Of Putin's India Visit

Amid the Western pressure on New Delhi to reduce trade with Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to India sent a "clear message" to the world that "neither country is isolated", according to a Chinese media report.

Published on: 05.12.2025 07:58
What Putin Wrote About Mahatma Gandhi On Visitors' Book At Rajghat

Putin, in his short note, called Mahatma Gandhi the founder of modern independent India, a humanist, and a great freedom fighter.

Published on: 05.12.2025 07:46
Putin Says Working On Ukraine Plan, PM Says "Not Neutral, On Side Of Peace"

Russia is working towards a 'peaceful settlement' in Ukraine - to end a war Moscow began in February 2022 - and details of that proposal have been shared with India, President Vladimir Putin said Friday morning in Delhi.

Published on: 05.12.2025 07:43
Why is China Making Condoms Expensive? 13% VAT Imposed On Contraceptives

These products had been exempt from VAT for the past three decades as China enforced its strict one-child policy and actively promoted birth control.

Published on: 05.12.2025 07:37
As Putin Visits India, US Seeks Stronger Ties In Fortifying Indo-Pacific

The United States has called for continued efforts to improve its relations with India, following a bitter run-in over tariffs and trade differences, with a new report highlighting the need for New Delhi's participation in countering the Indo-Pacific

Published on: 05.12.2025 07:08
US President Trump Hires New Architect For White House Ballroom

US President Donald Trump has hired a new architect for his $300-million White House ballroom, a spokesman said Thursday, after reported disagreements with the project's original designer.

Published on: 05.12.2025 07:05
Vladimir Putin In India LIVE Updates: Putin Thanks PM Modi For Ukraine Peace Efforts During Bilateral Talks

Putin India Visit LIVE Updates: Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India for his two-day state visit. The Russian delegation will hold discussions on cooperation in areas such as trade, economy, science, technology, and culture.

Published on: 05.12.2025 07:03
PM Modi, Putin At Hyderabad House After Rajghat Visit, Guard Of Honour

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India on a state visit aimed at bolstering bilateral and economic ties between New Delhi and Moscow.

Published on: 05.12.2025 06:45
'My Mother Crushed My Stomach With A Stone': Tales Of Abortion In Afghanistan

The Taliban -- who follow a strict interpretation of Islam -- did not change the abortion laws when they returned to power in 2021.

Published on: 05.12.2025 06:38
US Cuts Down Work Permit Validity For Refugees, Asylum Seekers To 18 Months

US President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday cut to 18 months from five years the period of time work permits are valid for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants.

Published on: 05.12.2025 06:21
Boris Yeltsin: When A Russian President Visited India For The First Time

India and the Soviet Union shared friendly and cooperative relations during the Cold War, but the collapse of the USSR in 1991 and the emergence of a unipolar world left India in the lurch.

Published on: 05.12.2025 06:12
US Defence Secretary Hegseth Keeps Trump's Favor For Now Despite String of Missteps

In the high-frequency churn of President Donald Trump's first term, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's repeated missteps would have fuelled guessing games about his imminent firing.

Published on: 05.12.2025 06:06
US Team Plans to Visit India Next Week for Trade Talks

A team of negotiators from the Trump administration led by Deputy US Trade Representative Rick Switzer plans to travel to India next week to continue talks on a trade agreement, according to a US official.

Published on: 05.12.2025 05:40
'Balancing Act' In Focus Of Western Media's Coverage On Putin's India Visit

US media outlets cast Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival in New Delhi as a pivotal moment in India's foreign policy calculus, with coverage centring on the Modi government's attempt to preserve its deep strategic partnership with Moscow.

Published on: 05.12.2025 05:09
Is Earth Really Getting Too Hot To Live? Scientist Explains Climate Change

Hot air evaporates a lot more water, so crops, forests and landscapes in some areas dry out, which makes them more susceptible to wildfire. Each Celsius degree of warming can cause a sixfold increase in wildfire over parts of the western US.

Published on: 05.12.2025 03:26
Putin Ordered 2018 Novichok Poisoning Of Ex-Russian Spy: UK Inquiry

Russian President Vladimir Putin must have ordered the Novichok nerve agent attack on Russian double agent Sergei Skripal in 2018, in a "reckless" display of power that led to the death of an innocent woman, a UK public inquiry concluded on Thursday.

Published on: 05.12.2025 03:03
"If US Has Right To Buy Our Fuel, Why Shouldn't India": Putin On Tariffs

Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged heavy US pressure on India not to buy Russian fuel if the US could do so as he began a two-day state visit, where he was embraced on arrival by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Published on: 05.12.2025 02:50

News from Arabic Countries

LIVE: Israel sets military budget at $34bn, keeps attacking Gaza

People in the enclave fear the resumption of the full-scale genocidal war as Israeli ceasefire violations persist.

Published on: 05.12.2025 08:15
Israel “art-washing its war crimes” through Eurovision

Dorien Ballout on the boycott by the Netherlands and other countries of Eurovision 2026 after Israel allowed to compete.

Published on: 05.12.2025 08:14
Putin increasingly belligerent as truce talks flounder, Ukraine war rages

As peace efforts fail to bear fruit, the Russian leader threatens Odesa and Mykolaiv - and warns of wider war on Europe.

Published on: 05.12.2025 07:58
Ukrainian diver Lyskun switches allegiance to Russia, loses all medals

Ukrainian officials termed Lyskun's switch 'categorically unacceptable' and have stripped her all of medals and awards.

Published on: 05.12.2025 07:53
Japan, China continue to spar at UN over Takaichi remarks on Taiwan

Fallout continues after prime minister said use of force against Taiwan would be 'survival threatening' for Japan.

Published on: 05.12.2025 07:18
Australia hails ‘shared vision’, as defence minister set to visit Japan

Canberra says it seeks to make early contact with the new administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Published on: 05.12.2025 07:12
China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu

French leader Macron says he was 'very touched' by Xi's gesture to accompany him to Chengdu - a departure from protocol.

Published on: 05.12.2025 06:59
More heavy rain slows Sri Lanka’s recovery after deadly cyclone

President Dissanayake has called rescue and recovery efforts the most difficult in the nation's history.

Published on: 05.12.2025 06:57
RSF kills dozens, mostly children, in war-torn Sudan’s Kalogi: SAF sources

Sudan Doctors Network says 'deliberate suicide-drone attacks' targeted a kindergarten and several civilian facilities.

Published on: 05.12.2025 06:25
Putin, Modi discuss trade, peace at India summit amid US sanctions, tariffs

Meeting to boost ties comes as India seeks reprieve from US oil sanctions related to war in Ukraine.

Published on: 05.12.2025 05:54
Russia continues tech crackdown by blocking Snapchat, FaceTime access

Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used 'to organise and carry out terrorist acts'.

Published on: 05.12.2025 05:26
Honduran presidential candidate says Trump interfered in election: Report

Centrist candidate Salvador Nasralla, 72, says the US president's remarks may have cost him votes.

Published on: 05.12.2025 04:53
‘The homeland is the homeland’: Venezuelans brace for possible US attack

Residents of Caracas go about their routines amid growing anxiety over the deployment of US military assets offshore.

Published on: 05.12.2025 04:51
US grand jury declines to re-charge New York Attorney General Letitia James

James decries Trump's 'weaponisation' of the justice system after second failed attempt to federally prosecute her.

Published on: 05.12.2025 04:00
US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn district map for 2026 midterms

The new Texas map, backed by Donald Trump, has sparked similar efforts for partisan redistricting across the US.

Published on: 05.12.2025 01:43
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,380

These are the key developments from day 1,380 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 05.12.2025 01:31
Trump can keep National Guard in Washington, DC, for now: Appeals court

Court grants stay on previous order giving timeline for troop withdrawal as administration considers response.

Published on: 05.12.2025 00:56
US military kills four in latest strike on boat in the Caribbean

Attack comes amid renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged drug smugglers.

Published on: 05.12.2025 00:00
Trump hails ‘great day for the world’ as DRC, Rwanda finalise peace deal

US president hosts leaders of DRC and Rwanda and says Washington will buy rare earth minerals from the two countries.

Published on: 04.12.2025 23:53
New York Times sues Pentagon over rules limiting access for media

Lawsuit challenges rules that give wide discretion to Pentagon chief Hegseth to oust journalists over coverage.

Published on: 04.12.2025 23:31
Real Betis vs Barcelona: La Liga preview – teams, start, lineups

Table-topping Barcelona look to move four points clear of Real Madrid but Real Betis eye their own La Liga ambitions.

Published on: 04.12.2025 22:10
Putin challenges US pressure on India over Russian oil during state visit

Putin questions US pressure on India's Russian oil purchases as Modi gives the Russian president a warm welcome.

Published on: 04.12.2025 21:42
US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China

The bill comes as the Trump gov't mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.

Published on: 04.12.2025 21:37
Who was Yasser Abu Shabab, Israel-backed militia leader killed in Gaza?

Abu Shabab became prominent last year leading an armed group operating in Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza.

Published on: 04.12.2025 21:19
Gaza war amputees mark International Disabilities Day

Palestinians with a range of disabilities came together to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Published on: 04.12.2025 20:39