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3 Killed In Smoke Grenade, Knife Attack In Taiwan Metro Stations

Attacks at metro stations in Taipei on Friday involving smoke bombs and stabbing killed at least three people, the fire department official said, adding that the suspect was also dead.

Published on: 19.12.2025 15:21
A New Horizon: The India-Oman Trade Pact And The Threads Of Connection

In an age when economic landscapes shift like sand dunes beneath a relentless sun, the recent India-Oman CEPA emerges as a testament to the enduring spirit of collaboration amidst geopolitical uncertainties.

Published on: 19.12.2025 15:05
Russia Sends Over 1,000 Bodies To Ukraine, Receives 26 In Fresh Exchange

Ukraine and Russia have carried out a new exchange of bodies of dead soldiers, Ukrainian and Russian officials said on Friday.

Published on: 19.12.2025 14:59
Dozens Of Flights Cancelled, Roads Flooded As Rare Rainstorm Hits UAE

UAE airport authorities cancelled or delayed dozens of flights and roads were flooded in major cities as the heaviest rainstorm in months lashed the desert nation on Friday.

Published on: 19.12.2025 14:59
India-Netherlands Ties Enter 'Next Level' With Defence, Tech Boost

India and the Netherlands are set to elevate their bilateral partnership into a more strategic and future-orientated relationship, Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel said.

Published on: 19.12.2025 14:29
Bangladesh Protests LIVE Updates: Border Guard Bangladesh Deployed Across Dhaka Amid Unrest

Bangladesh Violence LIVE Updates: Bangladesh has been rocked by violent protests since late Thursday after the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, with concerns of further unrest ahead of national elections in the country.

Published on: 19.12.2025 14:16
'Dark Day For Journalism': Bangladesh Media Sound Alarm After Arson Attacks

Bangladesh was rocked by widespread unrest after Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth figure associated with the country's 2024 pro-democracy movement, died from injuries sustained in an assassination attempt.

Published on: 19.12.2025 13:06
Bondi Beach Shooter Visited Hyderabad 6 Times Since 1998. Here's Why

Bondi beach shooter Sajid Akram had visited India six times in nearly three decades, primarily to resolve property-related matters in Hyderabad, police said.

Published on: 19.12.2025 12:13
Woman Arrested For Punching Planet Fitness Employee In Miami Gym

Planet Fitness stated in a statement that the safety of its employees and members is their top priority.

Published on: 19.12.2025 12:02
Why Journalists Were On Mob's Target In Bangladesh

As unrest grips Bangladesh, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has urged people to resist acts of mob violence, warning that such actions threaten to derail the country's democratic process.

Published on: 19.12.2025 11:33
Drake, Sinners, Kiran Desai: Barack Obama's Top Songs, Films, Books Of 2025

Barack Obama's list featured books by Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan, and Kiran Desai.

Published on: 19.12.2025 11:29
In Shashi Tharoor's Remarks On Bangladesh Protests, A "Vajpayee Saheb" Reference

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has warned that the violent protests in Bangladesh are constraining India's ability to assist ordinary Bangladeshis, while invoking a well-worn maxim of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Published on: 19.12.2025 11:15
Barack Obama's 2025 Reading List Features Mother-Daughter Anita, Kiran Desai

Former US President Barack Obama has released his annual reading list, which also features Indian novelists Anita Desai and Kiran Desai.

Published on: 19.12.2025 11:03
Watch: Saudi Arabia's Desert Turns White With Rare Winter Snowfall

A video has captured an unusual scene along the Saudi-UAE border, showing a vast stretch of land completely covered in snow.

Published on: 19.12.2025 10:59
Bangladesh Struggles To Control Radical Mobs, Yunus' Key Aide Apologises

Bangladesh's Interim Government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's key aide and Press Advisor Shafiqul Alam has apologised for the chaos and destruction unleashed by radical mobs in Dhaka.

Published on: 19.12.2025 10:29
Trump's Return, Gaza Ceasefire, Louvre Heist: 10 Events That Defined 2025

Donald Trump's return to power, a ceasefire in Gaza and massive investments in artificial intelligence: Here are 10 events that defined 2025.

Published on: 19.12.2025 09:19
Hindu Man Lynched, Set On Fire In Bangladesh Amid Anti-India Protests

Amid anti-India protests in Bangladesh, a young Hindu man was killed in a mob lynching in Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh district over allegations of insulting Islam. Angry protestors then set the body of Dipu Chandra Das, 30, on fire.

Published on: 19.12.2025 09:15
"Kids Feared I Was Going To Die": Kristin Cabot After Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal

Cabot revealed that the incident caused severe trauma for her children, who faced public shaming and safety fears.

Published on: 19.12.2025 09:08
Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower Set To Overtake Burj Khalifa, Hits 80-Floor Mark

The Jeddah Tower is set for completion by 2028 as part of Saudi Arabia's bid to claim the title of the world's tallest building from Dubai's Burj Khalifa.

Published on: 19.12.2025 09:04
Agencies Launch Probe Into Bondi Shooter's India-Australia Trips, Visa Status

Central and state agencies in India have launched a detailed investigation into the Bondi Beach attacker Sajid Akram's immigration history, visa status, and travel movements between India and Australia.

Published on: 19.12.2025 08:18

News from Arabic Countries

Tragedy in Gaza as winter storm turns family’s shelter into rubble

A devastating roof collapse in Gaza leaves one dead, six injured, and a family struggling for survival amid winter.

Published on: 19.12.2025 14:51
Tens of thousands flee DR Congo to Burundi amid rebel takeover of key city

UN refugee agency says women and children arriving 'exhausted and severely traumatised' after fleeing eastern DRC.

Published on: 19.12.2025 14:35
Rogue tankers in Singapore: What are shadow fleets and who uses them?

Ageing ships flying false flags are used to avoid Western sanctions on Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan oil.

Published on: 19.12.2025 14:34
‘We don’t care about politics’: Violence-hit Uvira locals just want peace

As M23 captures and then withdraws from key DRC city, residents say 'whoever comes with peace is welcome here'.

Published on: 19.12.2025 14:32
Moscow’s narrative wobbles as Ukraine takes back Kupiansk

Moscow is struggling to back up claims it has seized Kupiansk and Pokrovsk, and to deny a submarine was struck.

Published on: 19.12.2025 14:14
‘War on terror’ defence of Trump boat strikes doesn’t hold water: Experts

Trump allies liken the bombing of alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific to Obama's drone killing campaign.

Published on: 19.12.2025 14:12
Trump live: US Justice Department faces deadline to release Epstein files

Trump's administration prepares to release a cache of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein.

Published on: 19.12.2025 14:00
Liverpool have ‘moved on’ from Salah saga with Egypt star away at AFCON

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has joined Egypt for AFCON 2025 but has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.

Published on: 19.12.2025 13:57
LIVE: Gaza ceasefire mediators to hold talks on second phase

US envoy Steve Witkoff to meet senior officials from Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye in Miami to discuss next phase of deal.

Published on: 19.12.2025 13:40
Protests escalate in Bangladesh after death of student leader Hadi

Thousands rally nationwide, calling for justice for Hadi, whose death intensifies anti-Indian sentiment in Bangladesh.

Published on: 19.12.2025 13:27
Putin labels EU ‘robbers’ over plan to use frozen Russian assets

President Vladimir Putin called EU officials ‘robbers’ over their plan to use frozen Russian assets.

Published on: 19.12.2025 13:12
Who was Sharif Osman Hadi; why is Bangladesh on fire over his death?

Hadi's death has led to protests, anti-India sentiment and attacks on newspapers in Bangladesh.

Published on: 19.12.2025 12:46
How ICE deports refugees and migrants despite years of good conduct

The US Trump Administration says it is deporting 'the worst of the worst' - but how true is that?

Published on: 19.12.2025 12:38
Most Venezuelans “more concerned” about basic needs

Paul Dobson says most Venezuelans are more focused on basic needs rather than US President Donald Trump’s next move.

Published on: 19.12.2025 12:34
Putin takes aim at Zelenskyy in annual Q&A, says Kyiv won’t bend on land

Russian leader underscores Kremlin's hardline stance on peace talks as Trump pushes for deal to end war.

Published on: 19.12.2025 11:40
Demands for justice as mass protests return to Bangladesh

Protesters in Bangladesh reacted with fury, after a prominent student movement leader was shot and killed.

Published on: 19.12.2025 11:39
Palestinians freezing in tents “as thin as a sheet of paper”

Gaza resident Ahmad al-Najjar discusses the harsh winter conditions Palestinians have to suffer through.

Published on: 19.12.2025 11:36
Fans reflect on Morocco’s Arab Cup win

It was a big night for Morocco fans after their team's win in the Arab Cup final in Qatar on Thursday.

Published on: 19.12.2025 10:58
Africa Cup of Nations 2025: What to know about the tournament

Tournament format, venues, title favourites, groups, prize money and how to watch the 35th edition of AFCON in Morocco.

Published on: 19.12.2025 10:28
EU loan means Ukraine war is “going to continue”

New funding from the EU allows Ukraine go shopping for more weapons, says analyst Pavel Felgenhauer

Published on: 19.12.2025 10:27
The Age of Water: How radioactivity is costing lives in a Mexican town

After three girls die of cancer in a town in Mexico, a group of mothers and a scientist investigate the water supply.

Published on: 19.12.2025 09:35
Gaza’s tech workers code from rubble as Israel’s war destroys digital life

Gaza's coders and technicians battle to keep enclave online amid Israeli infrastructure destruction.

Published on: 19.12.2025 09:34
US to host Qatari, Turkish and Egyptian officials for Gaza ceasefire talks

Talks in Miami on Gaza’s next phase come amid near-daily Israeli violations of truce, which have killed hundreds.

Published on: 19.12.2025 08:37
Fact check: Trump says the US secured $20 trillion in investments this year

Trump has claimed varying amounts of investments over the year. They are mostly unsubstantiated.

Published on: 19.12.2025 08:20
Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua weigh in ahead of blockbuster boxing bout

Favourite Anthony Joshua tips the scales more than 12 kilos heavier than YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at weigh-in.

Published on: 19.12.2025 08:19