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Exclusive: Pakistan Constructs New Buildings, Removes Destroyed Hangar At Bases Struck By Air Force

New high-resolution satellite imagery with NDTV indicates that Pakistan has cleared out debris of a hangar at its airbase in Sukkur, struck by the Indian Air Force during Operation Sindoor on May 10 this year.

Published on: 02.12.2025 10:26
Iran President Warns Of Potential 'Evacuation' As Tehran's Taps Run Dry

For a city of around 15 million people, the idea of taps running dry has created deep anxiety. 

Published on: 02.12.2025 10:07
What Makes Russia's S-500 Different From Its Predecessor S-400

Easily one of the biggest weaponry success stories of Operation Sindoor is the Russian-built S-400 air defence missile system, five regiments of which were ordered from Moscow in 2018.

Published on: 02.12.2025 10:05
How Deforestation Turbocharged Indonesia's Deadly Floods

Environmentalists, experts and even Indonesia's government have pointed to the role forest loss played in flash flooding and landslides.

Published on: 02.12.2025 10:02
Afghan Taliban Authorities Publicly Execute Man For Murder

The execution brought to 12 the number of men publicly put to death since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, according to an AFP tally.

Published on: 02.12.2025 09:59
Flood-Hit Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia Struggle For Water, Food

Torrential monsoon season deluges paired with two separate tropical cyclones last week dumped heavy rain across all of Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia's Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia.

Published on: 02.12.2025 09:47
Israeli Firm Ready To Meet India's 30% 'Made in India' requirement

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), which is the only firm left in the Rs 8,000-crore contract for supplying six mid-air refuellers, said it is fully aligned with the Indian government's requirements for providing 30 per cent 'Make in India' mandate.

Published on: 02.12.2025 09:47
Apple To Resist 'Sanchar Saathi' Order Amid Political Outcry: Report

The Indian government has confidentially ordered companies including Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi to preload their phones with an app called Sanchar Saathi.

Published on: 02.12.2025 08:49
79-Year-Old British Baronet Seeks Younger Bride To Produce Male Heir, Offers Pay

A 79-year-old British baronet has launched a public search for a much younger wife to bear heir, offering a yearly salary and issuing an unusual set of requirements.

Published on: 02.12.2025 08:49
White House Creates 'Offender Hall Of Shame', Calls Out Media For Fake News

The White House on Friday launched a new website feature called "Media Offender of the Week," aimed at calling out news outlets it says spread false or misleading information about US President Donald Trump.

Published on: 02.12.2025 08:43
Mass Killings In 2025 Hit Lowest Level Since 2006

About 82% of this year's mass killings involved a firearm. Since 2006, 3,234 people have died in mass killings and 81% of them were shooting victims.

Published on: 02.12.2025 08:06
Hong Kong Leader Announces 'Independent Committee' To Probe Fire

Hong Kong has a legal mechanism to set up "commissions of inquiry", which in the past were usually led by judges to undertake complex fact-finding exercises -- a practice left over from British colonial rule.

Published on: 02.12.2025 07:58
AI's Impact Could Worsen Gaps Between World's Rich And Poor: United Nations

The report released Tuesday likens the situation to the "Great Divergence" of the industrial revolution, when many Western countries saw rapid modernization while others fell behind.

Published on: 02.12.2025 07:54
'Rescued My Soul': Hong Kong Firefighters Save Beloved Pets

The fire burned for more than 40 hours, and during that time Hong Kong social media was flooded with posts from worried pet lovers.

Published on: 02.12.2025 07:51
German Man Is 2nd Ever To Beat HIV Without Using HIV-Resistant Stem Cells

A man living with HIV has been declared AIDS-free after receiving a stem cell transplant to treat blood cancer. He becomes the seventh person in the world to be declared HIV-free

Published on: 02.12.2025 07:49
Trump's Push To End Ukraine War Raises Fears Of 'Ugly Deal' For Europe

Europe may well even have to accept a growing economic partnership between Washington, its traditional protector in the NATO alliance, and Moscow, which most European governments - and NATO itself - say is the greatest threat to European security.

Published on: 02.12.2025 07:47
Over 1.2 Lakh CCTVs Hacked In South Korea For Sexual Content Creation

One suspect is accused of hacking 63,000 cameras and making 545 sexually exploitative videos, which he sold for 35 million won (about Rs 21 lakh).

Published on: 02.12.2025 07:17
Opinion: Opinion | Guns To Rallies, How 'Drug Money' Is Fuelling Khalistani Extremism In Canada

Since 2007, more than 200 gang-related homicides in British Columbia alone have been linked to rival Punjabi-Canadian gangs fighting for control of the lucrative cross-border drug trade

Published on: 02.12.2025 06:47
Poop Suitcase, Body Doubles, Private Food Lab: Inside Putin's Security Web

Vladimir Putin is protected by an inner circle of highly trained guards, selected through strict criteria including age, height, physical and psychological fitness, loyalty, and extensive background checks.

Published on: 02.12.2025 06:42
See Pics: Melania Trump Reveals White House Holiday Decorations

Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the holiday decorations for her family's first Christmas back at the White House and her theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is."

Published on: 02.12.2025 06:40

News from Arabic Countries

Record Asia floods proof “we need to wake up” on climate

“The world needs to wake up. We need to adapt.”

Published on: 02.12.2025 11:21
Russia-Ukraine war live: Trump’s envoy Witkoff to meet Putin

Talks to take place in Moscow amid renewed diplomatic push to end long-running war.

Published on: 02.12.2025 11:00
Sudan army refutes claim that RSF has seized key city of Babnusa

Army refutes fall of the city, a gateway to western Sudan's Darfur region, over which the RSF recently seized control.

Published on: 02.12.2025 10:37
Glenn Maxwell withdraws from IPL 2026 auctions

The Australian all-rounder ends a 13-year association with the world's most popular and richest T20 cricket league.

Published on: 02.12.2025 10:02
At least 1,250 people dead: What caused the devastating Asia floods?

Climate advocates say it's time to move to accountability for climate change, as people in Asia are living the evidence.

Published on: 02.12.2025 09:58
FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Teams, pots, how to watch and all to know

The group classification of the 48 teams at next year's World Cup finals will be determined at the FIFA draw in the US.

Published on: 02.12.2025 09:15
Video: Moment Palestinian prisoner’s home is blown up by Israeli forces

Palestinian prisoner Abdulkarim Sanobar’s home in the occupied West Bank was blown up by the Israeli military.

Published on: 02.12.2025 09:10
Hegseth or Admiral Bradley: Who approved the second Venezuela boat strike?

The US defence secretary and White House have defended the second strike, but Trump said he would not have wanted it.

Published on: 02.12.2025 09:01
US envoys headed to Moscow to discuss Ukraine peace plan with Putin

White House 'optimistic' about a deal, but Ukraine still wary that plan is based on Russian demands.

Published on: 02.12.2025 08:43
US mass killings drop to 20-year low in 2025: Database

Experts say the dip is likely a return to more typical levels after an unusual spike in the preceding years.

Published on: 02.12.2025 08:19
Video: ‘Slaves, never!’ Venezuela’s Maduro holds rally amid US tensions

President Nicolas Maduro told supporters at a rally in Caracas he wants "peace with sovereignty", amid US tensions.

Published on: 02.12.2025 07:54
Hong Kong leader orders independent investigation into fire that killed 151

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee says committee to be led by a judge and will identify the causes of deadly blaze.

Published on: 02.12.2025 07:14
UN will cut 2026 budget by $577m by slashing workforce

The UN plans to cut nearly a fifth of its staff positions as unpaid member dues climb to $1.59 trillion.

Published on: 02.12.2025 07:13
LIVE: Israeli forces continue demolition, destruction around Gaza City

Israeli forces carry out demolition and destruction on residential buildings behind the yellow line in central Gaza.

Published on: 02.12.2025 05:46
India’s sky-high fares crash dreams to make flying accessible to all

PM Modi said he wants those who can't afford shoes to be able to fly. But shrinking competition is killing that hope.

Published on: 02.12.2025 05:10
Indonesia’s flood victims pick up pieces as homes, livelihoods swept away

At least 631 people have died in floods in the Southeast Asian country, with the death toll expected to rise.

Published on: 02.12.2025 04:33
Maduro rejects a ‘slave’s peace’ for Venezuela as US ramps up pressure

Thousands rally in Caracas in support of Venezuela's president as concerns grow over potential US military action.

Published on: 02.12.2025 04:17
Canada joins key EU defence programme as PM Carney pivots away from US

Canada joins EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) rearmament initiative, giving access to $170bn in loans for defence.

Published on: 02.12.2025 04:08
Russia says it captured Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub in eastern Ukraine

Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov said Russian forces have also captured the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv.

Published on: 02.12.2025 03:19
El Chapo’s son pleads guilty in US drug case, cuts deal with prosecutors

Joaquin Guzman Lopez pleads guilty to drug trafficking and to kidnapping an individual believed to be 'El Mayo' Zambada.

Published on: 02.12.2025 02:56
Luigi Mangione appears in court as lawyers seek to bar evidence at trial

Mangione faces life in prison if found guilty of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Published on: 02.12.2025 02:17
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,377

These are the key developments from day 1,377 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 02.12.2025 01:54
Int’l Criminal Court says Libyan war crimes suspect now in custody

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri allegedly committed crimes at Libya's Mitiga Prison from 2015 to 2020, the ICC says.

Published on: 02.12.2025 00:50
Zelenskyy says territorial concessions remain Ukraine’s ‘biggest challenge’

US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, the Kremlin has confirmed.

Published on: 01.12.2025 22:50
What does Netanyahu’s pardon request mean for Israel’s future?

There are divided reactions to the Israeli prime minister's pardon request to President Isaac Herzog.

Published on: 01.12.2025 22:15