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Trump Ally Alina Habba Resigns As Top Federal Prosecutor In New Jersey

President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, Alina Habba, resigned Monday as the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey, leaving the job after an appeals court said she had been serving in the post unlawfully.

Published on: 08.12.2025 21:06
Zelensky Says Ukraine Has No Moral Right To Cede Land To Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Kyiv had no legal or moral right to give up land to Russia in any deal aimed at ending Moscow's nearly four-year invasion.

Published on: 08.12.2025 20:47
Over 20 Injured After 7.5 Magnitude Quake Hits Japan; Tsunami Warning Issued

Japan's Meteorological Agency said a powerful earthquake hit off the Japanese northern coast on Monday, triggering a tsunami alert.

Published on: 08.12.2025 20:43
UK Care Home Agency Owner Jailed For Illegally Hiring Indians

A director of a care home agency based in south-east England has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after being found guilty of repeatedly employing immigrants from India with no right to work in the UK.

Published on: 08.12.2025 19:00
'Ready To Work With India, Russia': China On Putin's Delhi Visit

China reacted positively to Putin's visit to India, framing the three countries as an important part of the Global South and saying that sound trilateral ties are conducive to regional and global peace and stability, besides their own interests

Published on: 08.12.2025 18:51
China-Made Rocket Used In Thailand Airstrikes On Cambodia: Official

Thailand's airstrikes on Monday targeted Cambodian military facilities housing long-range artillery after surveillance signalled that rockets, including a Chinese-made variant, could be used to hit civilian areas, a Thai military official said.

Published on: 08.12.2025 18:20
Syrians Struggle To Heal As Country Marks One Year Of Assad's Ouster

The rebel offensive in November 2024 was not initially aimed at seizing Damascus but was meant to preempt an expected major offensive by Assad's forces in opposition-held Idlib intending to "finish the Idlib file," Abdul Ghani said.

Published on: 08.12.2025 18:16
Indonesia Struggles With Food, Medical Shortages After Floods Killed Hundreds

Regions hit by floods that killed hundreds in Indonesia were suffering from food and medical shortages, authorities said, as elephants pitched in on Monday to help clear up debris.

Published on: 08.12.2025 18:14
Bangladesh Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's UK Evacuation For Treatment Postponed Again

Plans to airlift Bangladesh's ailing former prime minister Khaleda Zia to London for advanced treatment suffered a fresh setback on Monday after the German air ambulance hired for her travel sought cancellation of its approved landing slot.

Published on: 08.12.2025 17:40
Boris Johnson Wears Wings, Attempts 'Cha Cha Slide' For Daughter's Birthday

UK's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson celebrated his daughter Romy's birthday dressed as a pixie and performed the popular "Cha Cha Slide".

Published on: 08.12.2025 16:46
'He Hasn't Read US-Ukraine Peace Plan': Trump "Disappointed" With Zelensky

President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "hasn't read" a US-authored peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

Published on: 08.12.2025 16:33
Over 100 Killed In Attacks On Kidergarten, Hospital In Sudan Civil War

More than 100 people, including dozens of children, were killed in attacks on a kindergarten in Sudan that continued even as parents and caretakers rushed the wounded to a nearby hospital, the World Health Organization said on Monday.

Published on: 08.12.2025 16:30
This Is The "Most Problematic" Issue In Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The issue of territory is still the "most problematic" in discussions on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, an official familiar with the negotiations said, ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with European allies in London

Published on: 08.12.2025 15:30
Bangladesh Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's Son Hits Out At Radical Group, Warns Of Conspiracy

Bangladesh's mainstream political parties have begun a pushback as the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government is seen giving radical Islamist forces like the Jamaat-E-Islami a free hand.

Published on: 08.12.2025 13:45
"Lapses In Planning, Resource Management": Moody's On IndiGo Crisis

The widespread disruptions in IndiGo flights could result in financial damage from loss of revenue as well as potential penalties for cancellations.

Published on: 08.12.2025 13:26
Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Devesh Mistry Dies In Dubai, Cause Not Disclosed

Mistry, fondly known as 'Superman', was a well-known figure in the Middle East's digital design scene and a mentor to many university students.

Published on: 08.12.2025 13:23
Opinion: Opinion | Why Putin's India Visit Was Bigger Than Just 'Deals'

The significance of the 27-hour-long visit lies less in the agreements concluded and more in the strategic message it conveyed, that the bilateral partnership retains its own momentum,largelyinsulated from external constraints.

Published on: 08.12.2025 13:07
Drunk Indian-Origin Man Rams SUV With Tesla At 240 Kmph In California, Woman Killed

Badal Dholaria is in custody and being held at Martinez Detention Facility. His bail has been set at $1.2 million.

Published on: 08.12.2025 12:51
IndiGo Cancels 562 Flights From Six Metro Airports On Monday

Rahul Bhatia-controlled domestic carrier IndiGo on Monday cancelled 562 flights from six metro airports, with 150 cancellations originating from Bengaluru airport alone, according to sources.

Published on: 08.12.2025 12:20
Australian Woman Ends Up In Coma After Nose Job, Eyelid Surgery Goes Horribly Wrong In Vietnam

Hours after the operation, her organs began to shut down. Paramedics had to resuscitate her after she went into cardiac arrest on the way to the hospital.

Published on: 08.12.2025 12:20

News from Arabic Countries

Dozens of bodies hastily buried at al-Shifa Hospital moved to graveyards

The Palestinian Civil Defence exhumed the bodies of more than 150 people who were quickly buried at al-Shifa Hospital.

Published on: 08.12.2025 20:45
Trump announces $12bn package to aid farmers hurt by his tariffs

Farmers have been dogged by trade wars that have seen reduced purchases and increased prices on seeds and fertiliser.

Published on: 08.12.2025 20:41
‘Dangerous precedent’: UN condemns Israeli raid on UNRWA

UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned Israel’s raid on the East Jerusalem compound of UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA.

Published on: 08.12.2025 20:38
Celebrations, military parade mark one year since fall of Assad

A military parade marking the fall of Bashar al-Assad conveyed a vastly different message than those of the past.

Published on: 08.12.2025 20:23
FBI agents allege wrongful termination for kneeling during US protest

Lawsuit claims FBI agents were terminated for de-escalating crowd, perceived as anti-Trump stance during 2020 protests.

Published on: 08.12.2025 19:45
Can Southeast Asia cope with record-breaking storms?

The region has seen a rise in more powerful storms this year.

Published on: 08.12.2025 19:16
Ecuadorean ex-President Lenin Moreno to stand trial for bribery charges

The former South American leader is accused of receiving bribes connected to the construction of a power plant.

Published on: 08.12.2025 19:12
Thousands flee Thai-Cambodian border as deadly clashes reignite

Footage shows civilians huddling in bunkers and children fleeing after Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodia forces.

Published on: 08.12.2025 18:44
Golden Globes 2026: Which films got nominations, and who was snubbed?

Hamnet, Sinners and One Battle After Another are seen as top contenders, alongside films from Norway and South Korea.

Published on: 08.12.2025 17:31
Yemeni separatist group claims broad control of south

STC says Aden, the base of the Saudi-backed and internationally-recognised government, also under their control.

Published on: 08.12.2025 17:30
Syria after Assad

One year after Assad’s fall, Syrians are clinging to fragile hope and rebuilding not just cities, but trust.

Published on: 08.12.2025 17:18
Ukraine firefighters rush to rescue people, pets after Russian strike

Firefighters evacuated residents and their pets from a nine-storey apartment building after a Russian drone strike.

Published on: 08.12.2025 17:06
Paramount goes hostile in its bid for Warner Bros Discovery

It is the same bid that Warner Brothers rejected in favour of the offer from Netflix last week.

Published on: 08.12.2025 16:52
Saudi Arabia and Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link capitals

The project, set to be completed in six years, is the first of its kind between the two Gulf nations.

Published on: 08.12.2025 16:48
Syrian youth embrace political freedoms after fall of Assad

Syria has seen new social media platforms, student movements and cultural groups emerge as spaces for debate and reform.

Published on: 08.12.2025 15:52
With flags and fireworks, Syrians celebrate one year since fall of al-Assad

Syrians have taken to the streets to celebrate the first anniversary of the removal of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Published on: 08.12.2025 15:34
Condemnation as Israel raids UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem, removes UN flag

The agency's commissioner-general condemns raid as a direct violation of international law.

Published on: 08.12.2025 15:27
Memories of liberation and hope for the future: A Damascene’s story

When al-Assad fell, Mohamad Yamen finally felt free. On the first anniversary, he speaks of his hopes for the future.

Published on: 08.12.2025 15:22
Inter Milan vs Liverpool: Champions League – Salah, team, start and lineups

Inter host a Liverpool team in turmoil after star Mo Salah said he was being scapegoated by the club for its poor form.

Published on: 08.12.2025 15:16
Salvadoran attorney forced into exile by home raid

Salvadoran attorney forced into exile by home raid

Published on: 08.12.2025 15:15
Video: Palestinian teen says he was tortured in settler kidnapping

Palestinian teenager Oweis Hemam says he was kidnapped and tortured by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.

Published on: 08.12.2025 15:05
India travel chaos: Are pilots overworked compared to other countries?

The cancellation of thousands of flights by IndiGo has brought working conditions under the spotlight.

Published on: 08.12.2025 15:02
EU slams critical US security strategy, notes ‘changed relationship’

European Council chief Antonio Costa and German government hit back at US security strategy harshly critical of Europe.

Published on: 08.12.2025 14:51
Trump to host Netanyahu at White House on December 29: Israeli government

Israel's prime minister says duo will discuss 'difficult' phase two of Gaza ceasefire, concerning governance of enclave.

Published on: 08.12.2025 14:44
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake in north Japan injures 23 people, triggers tsunami

Japan's Meteorological Agency says 20-70cm (8- to 27-inch) tsunamis observed at several ports.

Published on: 08.12.2025 14:33