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Palestinian Man Kills 2 In Car-Ramming, Stabbing Attack In Israel: Police

A Palestinian from the Israeli-occupied West Bank killed a man and a woman in a stabbing and car-ramming attack in northern Israel before he was shot and wounded...

Published on: 26.12.2025 17:44
Zelensky To Meet Trump On Sunday For Talks On Peace Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he would meet US President Donald Trump this weekend to discuss efforts to end Russia's invasion.

Published on: 26.12.2025 17:42
China Slaps Sanctions On US Defence Firms Over Massive Arms Sales To Taiwan

Beijing imposed sanctions on Friday against 20 US defence-related companies and 10 executives, a week after Washington announced large-scale arms sales to Taiwan.

Published on: 26.12.2025 17:14
Canadian Journalist Flags 'Anti-India Sentiment' After Murders Of 2 Indians

After two Indian students in Toronto were killed in a span of one week, Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman has highlighted concerns over a culture of "anti-India sentiment" rising in the country.

Published on: 26.12.2025 16:58
NDTV Ground Report: What's It Like To Be A Hindu In Bangladesh

Hindus in Bangladesh's troubled capital Dhaka in an exclusive conversation with NDTV's Ankit Tyagi, who is at ground zero, narrated the horrors they faced and concerns they have as attacks on them by radical Islamists.

Published on: 26.12.2025 15:54
What Tarique Rahman's Return To Bangladesh Means For India

A lawyer aligned with the pro-Pakistan Jamaat-E-Islami Bangladesh has issued a death threat to Tarique Rahman, just hours after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader landed in the country after 17 years in exile.

Published on: 26.12.2025 15:15
Bangladesh Unrest News Live: What Tarique Rahman's Entry In Bangladesh Means For India Amid Jamaat Threats

Bangladesh Crisis LIVE: Another Hindu man has been beaten to death in Bangladesh, days after Dipu Chandra Das was lynched and his body was set ablaze, local media reported on Thursday. 

Published on: 26.12.2025 15:00
On Camera, Israeli Soldier Rams Vehicle Into Palestinian Man Offering Namaz

An Israeli reservist soldier with a rifle slung on his back rammed an ATV into a Palestinian man who was praying on the side of a road in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, the Israeli military has said.

Published on: 26.12.2025 14:07
8 Killed, 18 Injured In Bombing At Mosque In Syria During Friday Prayers

An explosion hit worshippers at a mosque in a predominantly Alawite area of Syria's Homs on Friday, state media said, killing at least eight in the latest attack on the minority community.

Published on: 26.12.2025 13:55
"Flagged Concerns": India's Response To US Cancelling H1B Visa Interviews

India said Friday it had spoken to the US over thousands of cancelled H1B visa interviews, which were scheduled from December 15 onwards and then postponed abruptly by months, as late as May 2026 in some cases.

Published on: 26.12.2025 13:36
"Attack On Hindus Worrisome": India After 2 Men Lynched In Bangladesh

India has reacted sharply to the latest killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, describing a string of recent incidents targeting members of the minority community as "worrisome" and warning that such violence cannot be ignored.

Published on: 26.12.2025 13:01
15 Injured In Stabbing, "Unspecified Liquid" Attack In Japan's Mishima

Fourteen people were hospitalised after a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan, when an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, local media reported.

Published on: 26.12.2025 12:03
On Camera, Man Attempts Suicide From Mecca's Grand Mosque. How He Was Saved

A suicide attempt at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah was prevented after a member of the mosque's security forces stepped in, sustaining injuries while trying to stop the man from jumping from an upper level.

Published on: 26.12.2025 11:16
Anti-India Protests At Dhaka University: NDTV Reports From Ground Zero

Fresh anti-India protests have erupted in Dhaka as Bangladesh remains tense ahead of February general elections. Anti-India slogans were raised at a massive procession after the Friday prayers at Dhaka University, reports NDTV's Ankit Tyagi.

Published on: 26.12.2025 11:04
Saudi Arabia Sees First Snowfall In 3 Decades, Iceland Records 20 Degree Celsius

The people of Saudi Arabia woke up to a winter wonderland as snow covered parts of the kingdom for the first time in nearly three decades.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:51
Indian Student, 20, Shot Dead Near Toronto University, Accused On The Run

Shivank Avasthi was found with a gunshot wound on Tuesday, in what the police said was Toronto's 41st homicide case this year.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:41
"Hospital Killed Him": Indian Man's Wife In Canada Recalls 8-Hour Ordeal

Days after Prashant Sreekumar, a 44-year-old Indian-origin man, died of suspected cardiac arrest while waiting for treatment at Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Canada's Edmonton, a video of his wife has gone viral.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:40
Kenyan Girls Still Afflicted By Genital Mutilation Years After Ban

The women know that mutilating young girls by removing their clitoris and inner labia -- framed as a rite of passage -- is still an entrenched practice in some remote villages of Narok county, around three hours from the nearest tarmac road.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:39
US Tells Afghan Migrants to Report on Christmas, New Years Day

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement summoned Afghans residing in the US to present their documents during the holiday season, marking the latest effort by the Trump administration to crack down on migrants from the Asian nation.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:10
What To Know About Terrorists Targeted By US Airstrikes In Northwest Nigeria

Nigeria, which is battling multiple armed groups, said the US strikes were part of an exchange of intelligence and strategic coordination between the two countries.

Published on: 26.12.2025 08:58

News from Arabic Countries

Tajikistan-Taliban border clashes: What’s behind them, why it affects China

Attacks by unknown assailants entering Tajik territory appear to target Chinese businesses and workers.

Published on: 26.12.2025 15:00
Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland

Breakaway region of Somalia achieves diplomatic breakthrough after more than 30 years without international recognition.

Published on: 26.12.2025 14:20
Sabalenka vs Kyrgios: Battle of the Sexes – start time, rules, how to watch

In a revamp of the 1973 mixed singles match, Aryna Sabalenka will play Nick Kyrgios on Sunday in Dubai.

Published on: 26.12.2025 14:12
Stabbing, chemical spray attack injures 15 at Japanese factory

Suspect is in police custody; no information about potential motive.

Published on: 26.12.2025 14:01
Two people dead in stabbing, car-ramming attack in Israel

Attack comes a day after Israeli army reservist in civilian clothes rammed into Palestinian man praying on roadside.

Published on: 26.12.2025 13:49
US bombs target ISIL in Nigeria: What’s really going on?

Trump says strikes are related to 'Christian genocide' but attacks on Christian farmers happened in different area.

Published on: 26.12.2025 13:16
China sanctions 30 US firms, individuals over Taiwan weapons sales

Beijing urged the US to cease 'dangerous' efforts to arm the island, which it claims as its own.

Published on: 26.12.2025 13:09
Iran’s government budget reveals tough road ahead as currency hits new low

Prices of basic items like food are only expected to grow over the coming months as Iranians get poorer.

Published on: 26.12.2025 12:59
RSF says Sudan’s army launches air strikes on paramilitary stronghold Nyala

Drone attacks hit fuel market in city that serves as headquarters for RSF's alternative government.

Published on: 26.12.2025 12:34
Syria’s Christians mark Christmas under heavy security

Christians in Syria spent Christmas surrounded by armed soldiers, with security deployed outside churches in Aleppo.

Published on: 26.12.2025 12:31
Al Jazeera witnesses fighting at Thai-Cambodia border despite talks

Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig witnessed fighting at the Thai-Cambodia border despite talks taking place.

Published on: 26.12.2025 12:25
Guinea elections: Who’s running and what’s at stake?

Military ruler Mamady Doumbouya is set to legitimise his rule after barring key opposition challengers.

Published on: 26.12.2025 12:12
Trump could unveil Gaza ‘peace council’, ‘government’ soon: Israeli media

US wants to move to phase 2 of ceasefire in January, is frustrated by Israeli 'delays', reports Israel's Channel 12.

Published on: 26.12.2025 12:04
LIVE: Egypt vs South Africa 1-0 – AFCON 2025

Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the group-stage match.

Published on: 26.12.2025 12:01
Why is the sale of Pakistan’s national airline stirring a political storm?

PIA has been sold for $482m to a consortium led by finance mogul Arif Habib. But the military gets a piece, too.

Published on: 26.12.2025 11:54
The three elections observers are concerned about

Three countries go to the polls on December 28, and observers say there is a chance for protest, even violence.

Published on: 26.12.2025 11:52
Malaysian ex-PM Najib Razak found guilty in 1MDB trial: What we know

The judge has yet to deliver the complete verdict, but Najib has been found guilty of abuse of power, money laundering.

Published on: 26.12.2025 11:38
Explosion at mosque in Syria’s Homs kills at least eight

Syria's foreign ministry condemns the attack as a 'desperate attempt to undermine security and sow chaos'.

Published on: 26.12.2025 10:47
Christmas an act of resilience against Israeli occupation in Bethlehem

Palestinian Christians gathered in Bethlehem to mark Christmas despite Israel’s military occupation and the war in Gaza.

Published on: 26.12.2025 10:25
Nigeria vs Tunisia: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups

Saturday's AFCON showdown between Nigeria and Tunisia could potentially decide who finishes top of Group C.

Published on: 26.12.2025 10:00
Taiwan’s opposition launches ‘symbolic’ campaign to impeach president

Opposition parties accuse President Lai, Premier Cho of violating Taiwan's constitution in impeachment bid.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:58
Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of striking STC forces in Hadramout

Air attacks follow separatists' refusal to withdraw from eastern provinces seized earlier this month.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:45
Are Christians in Israel “thriving”?

Are Christians in Israel “thriving”?

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:43
Will China come to Venezuela’s rescue?

Despite close ties with Caracas, Beijing is wary of getting dragged into a distant conflict. 

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:38
Exiled Bangladeshi leader faces test to “prove his legitimacy”

“[The return of the BNP’s Tarique Rahman] is a hugely monumental day for Bangladesh's transition towards democracy.”

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:34