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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
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 08:07
'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
"Vandalistic": China After 'Friendship' Monument In Panama Canal Torn Down

Near the entrance to the Panama Canal, a monument to China's contributions to the interoceanic waterway was torn down Saturday night by order of local authorities.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:01
'Full-Scale War With West': Iran President Ahead Of Trump-Netanyahu Meet

Iran is in a full-scale war with the United States, Israel and European countries, President Masoud Pezeshkian said ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump on Monday.

Published on: 29.12.2025 06:30
3 Months, 37,000 km: A Chinese Cargo Ship's Long Voyage To Deliver Cranes

After more than three months at sea and crossing three oceans, the vessel docked at the Port of Kingston in Jamaica in October.

Published on: 29.12.2025 06:10
"80 Drones, 36 Hours, Airbase Attacked": Pakistan's Big Op Sindoor Admission

The Pakistani government has acknowledged, for the first time in detail, the impact of India's strategic and precision strikes on its military installation under Operation Sindoor in May.

Published on: 29.12.2025 05:22
Chinese Military Stages Drills Around Taiwan To Warn 'External Forces'

The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at US arms sales to the territory and a statement by Japan's PM, Sanae Takaichi, saying its military could get involved if China were to take action against Taiwan.

Published on: 29.12.2025 04:48
Trump Asked If He Would Visit Ukraine To Ease Russia Tensions. What He Said

US President Donald Trump has insisted that peace negotiations aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war were "closer than ever before" following what he called a "terrific meeting" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago residence

Published on: 29.12.2025 04:29
Suriname Man Goes On Stabbing Spree After Fight With Wife, Kills His 4 Children

A man stabbed to death nine people, including five children, overnight in Suriname's capital Paramaribo, police said Sunday, adding the suspect was wounded and arrested.

Published on: 29.12.2025 04:24
2-Year-Old Girl Among 6 Killed In Beachside Shooting In Ecuador

Multiple gunmen killed six people on Sunday, including a two-year-old girl, after shooting up a beachside boardwalk in southwestern Ecuador, police said.

Published on: 29.12.2025 04:23
In A First, South Korea To Allow Public Access To North Korea's Main Newspaper

South Korea said Friday it will reclassify North Korea's long-banned state newspaper as general information, easing public access, in the latest overture from the administration of dovish President Lee Jae Myung.

Published on: 29.12.2025 04:20
Pilot Dead, Another Critically Injured As 2 Helicopters Crash Midair In US

The Federal Aviation Administration described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter over Hammonton Municipal Airport.

Published on: 29.12.2025 03:39
16 Dead In Fire At A Retirement Home In Indonesia

A fire at a nursing home on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi killed more than a dozen people, with three others injured, a local official said Monday.

Published on: 29.12.2025 03:26
On Camera, Small Plane Crashes Into Sea In Brazil, Pilot Dies

Security camera footage released by authorities shows the plane diving nose-first into the sea near the beach around 12:30 pm (1530 GMT).

Published on: 29.12.2025 01:30
13 Dead, 98 Injured After Train Derails In Mexico

Mexican authorities said on Sunday that at least 13 people were killed after an Interoceanic Train derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca. The Mexican Navy said the train, which derailed near the town of Nizanda, was carrying 250 people.

Published on: 29.12.2025 01:15

News from Arabic Countries

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: At least 1 killed in Russian attack on 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
How monopolies caused havoc around the world in 2025

From tech companies to airlines and streaming services, monopolies are becoming more problematic around the world.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:18
Syrian gov’t troops deployed to Latakia, Tartous after deadly clashes

The deployment comes after deadly unrest amid protests by the Alawite minority in the coastal cities.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:29
How will Israel’s recognition of Somaliland impact the Middle East?

Recognition of Somalia's breakaway region draws widespread condemnation.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:26
S Korea’s ex-first lady accused of taking bribes, meddling in state affairs

Kim Keon-hee took more than $200,000 in bribes and illegally intervened in state affairs, South Korean prosecutors say.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:20
Six ISIL fighters, 3 police officers killed in northwest Turkiye raid

A shootout ensues after police raid a home in northwestern Yalova province, Turkiye's interior ministry says.

Published on: 29.12.2025 06:25
How do you carry a home that keeps breaking?

An essay about Gaza, about leaving, and about carrying memories.

Published on: 29.12.2025 05:56
All the countries Israel attacked in 2025: Animated map

Israel has carried out attacks in Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Qatar and Yemen, as well as in maritime waters.

Published on: 29.12.2025 05:16
Fire at Indonesia retirement home kills 16 people

Police say the fire at the Werdha Damai retirement home in the city of Manado killed 16 and wounded three others.

Published on: 29.12.2025 04:47
Train derails in southern Mexico, killing 13 and injuring dozens

Mexico's Navy says the train was carrying 250 people when it derailed partially near the town of Nizanda in Oaxaca.

Published on: 29.12.2025 03:54
China launches drills around Taiwan in ‘stern warning’ to external forces

Military carries out live firing around Taiwan, says more drills on Tuesday will simulate blockade of island's ports.

Published on: 29.12.2025 02:44
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,404

These are the key developments from day 1,404 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 29.12.2025 01:54
North Korea’s Kim oversees test launch of long-range cruise missiles

Kim urges 'unlimited and sustained' development of nuclear combat forces as North Korea gears up for key party congress.

Published on: 29.12.2025 00:31
Any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a ‘target’: Houthi leader

Israel on Friday announced it is officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic since 1991.

Published on: 28.12.2025 23:06
Mozambique win first ever AFCON game, while Algeria reach last 16

Elsewhere in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Cameroon and Ivory coast draw 1-1, while Sudan see off Equatorial Guinea.

Published on: 28.12.2025 22:21
Trump, Zelenskyy hail progress towards Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Trump says Moscow and Kyiv 'closer than ever' to peace despite lack of breakthrough on outstanding issue of territory.

Published on: 28.12.2025 21:06
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis showdown

Kyrgios, who is currently 671st in the men's rankings, beat the four-time Grand Slam singles champion in straight sets.

Published on: 28.12.2025 18:08
When Palestinian existence is portrayed as hate

Israel and its supporters would have you believe that just being a Palestinian is a lethal threat.

Published on: 28.12.2025 18:07
Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran

Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace.

Published on: 28.12.2025 14:43
Protests turn deadly during demonstration in Syrian city of Latakia

Fighting has broken out at a demonstration in the city of Latakia in Syria, killing at least three people.

Published on: 28.12.2025 14:26