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16 Dead, 18 Injured As Passenger Bus Loses Control, Crashes In Indonesia

The bus carrying 34 people lost control on a toll road and struck a concrete barrier before rolling onto its side, said Budiono, a search and rescue agency chief who goes by single name like many Indonesians.

Published on: 22.12.2025 04:12
H-1B Visa Holders Who Returned To Renew Work Permits Stranded In India

The State Department, in an email, reportedly informed the Indian workers that their interviews were delayed due to the new social media vetting policy.

Published on: 22.12.2025 04:03
"We Felt It": Asim Munir Says Pakistan Received "Divine Help" During Op Sindoor

Pakistan's Defence Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has claimed that Islamabad received 'divine help' during the country's military confrontation with India in May after India struck terror targets under Operation Sindoor.

Published on: 22.12.2025 03:45
Starbucks Names Indian-Origin Amazon Veteran Anand Varadarajan As Top Tech Officer

Starbucks has appointed Indian-origin technology executive Anand Varadarajan as its new executive vice president and chief technology officer (CTO), tapping a nearly two-decade Amazon veteran to lead its global technology operations.

Published on: 22.12.2025 03:30
"Russia Lacks Capability To Occupy Ukraine, Let Alone Invade Europe": Tulsi Gabbard

Russia "does not have the capability to conquer and occupy Ukraine," let alone invade Europe, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has said, accusing "deep state warmongers" and sections of the Western media

Published on: 22.12.2025 03:19
US Restores Trump's Pic In Epstein Files Amid Backlash. It Has A Melania Link

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has restored a photograph from the recent batch of Jeffrey Epstein files that featured images of American President Donald Trump after backlash over its removal.

Published on: 22.12.2025 03:11
Japan To Restart World's Biggest Nuclear Plant, 15 Years After Fukushima

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, located about 220 km northwest of Tokyo, was among 54 reactors shut after a massive earthquake and tsunami crippled the Fukushima Daiichi plant in the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.

Published on: 22.12.2025 03:10
Donald Trump Is Leaning On Son-In-law Jared Kushner For Difficult Diplomacy

Now, nearly a year into Trump 2.0, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has been drawn back into the foreign policy fold and is taking a greater role in delicate peace negotiations.

Published on: 22.12.2025 02:43
Trump Administration Recalls Biden-Era Ambassadors From 29 Countries

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the US diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of Trump's "America First" priorities.

Published on: 22.12.2025 02:06
Nicki Minaj Praises "Handsome, Dashing" Trump, Calls JD Vance "Assassin"

Rapper Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona that was memorializing activist Charlie Kirk, and used her time on stage to praise President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, calling them role models.

Published on: 22.12.2025 01:53
US Tech Enables China To Track Movement Of Tibetan Refugees In Nepal

Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorship firewalls in Pakistan to citywide monitoring systems in Kenya.

Published on: 21.12.2025 18:37
"To Protect Victims": Trump Administration On Partial Release Of Epstein Files

Friday's partial release of the Epstein files has led to a new crush of criticism from Democrats who have accused the Republican administration of trying to hide information.

Published on: 21.12.2025 18:35
Power Restored In Most Parts Of San Francisco After Massive Power Outage

Power was restored Sunday morning to the bulk of the 130,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco impacted by a massive outage on Saturday that caused major disruptions in the city.

Published on: 21.12.2025 15:55
Prince William Brings Son To Shelter He First Visited With Princess Diana

Prince William and his eldest son, Prince George, put on aprons to help make Christmas lunch at a homeless shelter, a charity that the Prince of Wales first visited as a child with his mother, the late Princess Diana.

Published on: 21.12.2025 15:54
2 More Arrested Over Hindu Man's Lynching In Bangladesh: Report

Two more persons were arrested on Sunday in connection with the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, according to a media report.

Published on: 21.12.2025 15:00
Steward Arrested For Stealing Silverware From French President's Residence

Three men will stand trial next year after a silver steward employed at the official residence of the French president was arrested this week for the theft of items of silverware and table service worth thousands of euros, the Paris prosecutor's offi

Published on: 21.12.2025 14:06
British Family Accused Of Wheeling 'Dead' Grandmother Onto EasyJet Flight, Airline Responds

A passenger said on social media that an "actual doctor" on board confirmed that she was already dead.

Published on: 21.12.2025 14:06
Border Clashes With Thailand Displace Over Half Million People In Cambodia

More than half a million people in Cambodia have been displaced by two weeks of deadly border clashes with neighbouring Thailand, Phnom Penh said Sunday, ahead of regional talks aimed at easing tensions.

Published on: 21.12.2025 14:05
Trump To Expand Immigration Crackdown In 2026 With Billions In New Funding

US President Donald Trump is preparing for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026 with billions in new funding, including by raiding more workplaces - even as backlash builds ahead of next year's midterm elections.

Published on: 21.12.2025 14:01
As Hindus Face Attacks, Yunus Appears To Lose Control In Bangladesh

The Indian visa application centre in Bangladesh's Chittagong (Chattogram) has shut down indefinitely after the security situation worsened, with Islamist radicals creating chaos and targeting minorities.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:14

News from Arabic Countries

Two Palestine Action hunger strikers in UK prisons admitted to hospital

Kamran Ahmed and Amu Gib have been hospitalised as a rolling hunger strike that began 50 days ago raises alarm.

Published on: 22.12.2025 03:41
New clashes erupt on Thai-Cambodia border as ASEAN convenes peace talks

Fighting resumes hours before regional foreign ministers meet in Malaysia to discuss steps to de-escalate hostilities.

Published on: 22.12.2025 03:39
Malaysian court rejects Najib’s bid to serve sentence under house arrest

High Court says a royal document allowing the ex-PM's transfer to house arrest was not valid.

Published on: 22.12.2025 02:47
Morocco seal AFCON win against Comoros in 2025 opener

Host nation Morocco overcome a spirited challenge by Africa Cup of Nations minnows Comoros to kick off the tournament.

Published on: 22.12.2025 02:02
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,397

These are the key developments from day 1,397 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 22.12.2025 01:38
‘Alarming’ medicine shortages in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions

Gaza's Health Ministry says the most critical drug shortages are in emergency services.

Published on: 21.12.2025 22:39
How volatile is the political situation in Bangladesh?

Tensions are growing after the killing of a student leader of last year's revolt, which toppled Sheikh Hasina.

Published on: 21.12.2025 21:40
Nigeria says 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren freed

The country has seen a wave of recent mass abductions, as it suffers from multiple interlinked security concerns.

Published on: 21.12.2025 21:32
US pursues third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

US coastguard 'in active pursuit' of a dark fleet vessel trying to evade sanctions on Venezuela, an official says.

Published on: 21.12.2025 19:52
Worker at France’s Elysee Palace to face trial over alleged theft

Three people arrested in connection with suspected theft of items worth between 15,000 and 40,000 euros.

Published on: 21.12.2025 18:42
Swedish authorities board sanctioned Russian ship in national waters

Authorities board vessel off Swedish coast after it suffered an engine failure.

Published on: 21.12.2025 18:25
Will Trump’s ‘imperfect plan’ for ending the Ukraine war work?

Some European leaders feel sidelined as US mediation takes Russian priorities into consideration.

Published on: 21.12.2025 17:52
Russia criticises European moves to amend US plan to end Ukraine war

Putin aide Yury Ushakov's remarks come a day after US and Russian officials held talks on the US proposal in Florida.

Published on: 21.12.2025 17:38
Yamal, Raphinha score as Barcelona win at Villarreal

Barca punish 10-man hosts Villarreal to win eighth consecutive La Liga game and move four points clear at the summit.

Published on: 21.12.2025 17:35
Israeli arms companies’ revenues soared in 2024

Israel's defence exports increased 13 percent in 2024 compared with the previous year to a record of almost $15bn.

Published on: 21.12.2025 16:48
Mo Salah focused on Egypt success at AFCON with Liverpool crisis behind him

Liverpool and Egypt star forward Mohamed Salah is centred on winning his first Africa Cup of Nations title.

Published on: 21.12.2025 14:39
UNICEF tells Al Jazeera what Gaza urgently needs but doesn’t have

As Gaza’s displaced Palestinians suffer from winter storms, UNICEF explains the basic needs essential to save children.

Published on: 21.12.2025 14:09
Epstein files: Whose names and photos are in the latest document drop?

The latest trove of legal documents has been heavily redacted, but several famous figures are recognisable.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:51
Can Alliance of Sahel States find a way to curb advance of armed groups?

Leaders from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are hoping to find a way to repel advancing fighters linked to al-Qaeda.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:46
Week in Pictures: From shooting in Australia to protest in Brussels

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:36
Israel kills two Palestinians, including 16-year-old, in West Bank

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank amid continued violence against Palestinians.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:19
Manhunt under way in South Africa after mass shooting in Johannesburg

South African police have launched a manhunt in search of the suspects that carried out a mass shooting in Johannesburg.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:14
Palestinians attending wedding killed in Israeli attack on Gaza school

Six Palestinians have been killed in an attack by Israeli forces on a school sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:08
Villarreal vs Barcelona 0-2: La Liga – as it happened

All the updates as Barca restore four-point lead at the top of the table with a 2-0 win at 10-man Villarreal.

Published on: 21.12.2025 12:30
Palestinian family left homeless after house collapses in storm-hit Gaza

A family’s heavily war-damaged home that had sheltered 25 people in Gaza City collapsed after a winter storm.

Published on: 21.12.2025 12:11