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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
7.2 Quake Strikes Off Japan's Northern Coast, Triggers Tsunami Alert

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 15:25
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
"Rot In Hell, You Bas****": Indian-Origin Nurse Convicted For 2018 Murder

Toyah Cordingley's body was discovered half-buried in an isolated section of sand dunes at Wangetti Beach, about 40km north of Cairns, on October 22, 2018.

Published on: 08.12.2025 11:02
Putin Visit Raised US Concern On India-Russia Ties: Expert To NDTV

Russian President Vladimir Putin's high-profile visit to New Delhi has reignited debate in Washington over India's growing proximity to Moscow, at a time when global geopolitical alignments are shifting rapidly.

Published on: 08.12.2025 10:46
Video: Bear Wrestles, Beats Up Zookeeper In China After Smelling Carrots

A black bear suddenly attacked a zookeeper at Hangzhou Safari Park in East China's Zhejiang Province. The bear knocked the keeper to the ground. He struggled to escape, while the animal continued to target him.

Published on: 08.12.2025 10:26
Chinese Woman Marries Man Who Saved Her From Earthquake Rubble

A Chinese woman who was rescued from earthquake rubble as a child has married her former rescuer after an unexpected reunion years later.

Published on: 08.12.2025 09:46
Leaked Video Shows Bashar al-Assad Calling For "Slaughter" In Ghouta, Mocking Putin

In one of the clips, the former Syrian president is seen mocking the people, saying they spend on mosques but "can't even afford food".

Published on: 08.12.2025 09:26
Turbulence In Aviation: 5 Major Failures That Shook Global Travel In 2025

The year 2025 witnessed several large-scale air travel disruptions that affected thousands of passengers worldwide, exposing major gaps in aviation infrastructure, digital systems and regulatory preparedness.

Published on: 08.12.2025 09:17
Trump's Son-In-Law Jared Kushner To Help Run Gaza With Ex-UK PM Tony Blair: Report

Under the US plan, which Trump is expected to announce before Christmas, Kushner and Witkoff will join former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair on an executive board that will manage Gazas reconstruction.

Published on: 08.12.2025 08:54

News from Arabic Countries

Golden Globes 2026: Which films got nominations, and who was snubbed?

Hamnet, Sinners and One Battle After Another seen as top contenders, alongside films from Norway, Iran 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 7.6 earthquake triggers tsunami alerts for Japan’s northern coast

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

Published on: 08.12.2025 14:33
Trump to sign ‘one-rule’ executive order on AI to bypass US state approvals

Donald Trump vows to unleash AI competitiveness, but removing state oversight riles members of his Republican Party.

Published on: 08.12.2025 14:28
Russia-Ukraine war live: E3 talks in London ‘productive’, says Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president again refuses to cede territory, says Coalition of the Willing countries to meet this week.

Published on: 08.12.2025 13:59
RSF seizes key Heglig oilfield as it pushes to expand control in Sudan

Heglig is Sudan's largest oil field and also the main processing facility for neighbouring South Sudan's oil exports.

Published on: 08.12.2025 13:51
After el-Fasher, we must refuse a ‘new normal’ of mass atrocities in Darfur

Massacres at the start of the war in Sudan should have shocked the world into action. They didn't.

Published on: 08.12.2025 13:33
How US pressure is squeezing Venezuela’s already fragile economy

Despite vast natural resources, Venezuela's economy is in a fragile state.

Published on: 08.12.2025 13:26
Syria’s Prison of Secrets: The Search for Sednaya’s Missing

After al-Assad’s fall, a lawyer uncovers files from a notorious prison that reveals the fate of Syria’s disappeared.

Published on: 08.12.2025 13:03
Will Trump’s new security doctrine boost the rise of far right in Europe?

The new security doctrine calls on the US to 'cultivate resistance' within Europe.

Published on: 08.12.2025 13:01
From fear to freedom: Syrians reflect one year after Assad

Syrians say they’re celebrating a long-awaited sense of freedom, a year after the fall of the Assad regime.

Published on: 08.12.2025 12:58