Khamenei insists ‘won’t back down’ in face of Iran protests
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday insisted that the government would “not back down” in the face of…
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Bangladesh says at least 287 killed during Hasina-era abductions
A Bangladesh commission investigating disappearances during the rule of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina said on Monday at least 287…
‘I was kidnapped’: Venezuela’s Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism charges
NEW YORK: Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of narco-terrorism after President Donald Trump’s…
Zohran Mamdani becomes first NYC mayor to take oath of office on Holy Quran
NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in Thursday to take over as New…
Around 40 killed in fire at Swiss ski resort bar, say Swiss officials
Around 40 people were killed when fire devastated a bar during a New Year’s Eve party in the Swiss ski…
2025 proved to be ‘year of failures and setbacks’ for India: report
The past year proved to be a “year of crisis” for India, marked by a historic military setback against Pakistan,…
China imposes sanctions against US firms, executives over Taiwan arms sales
China on Friday imposed “countermeasures” against US defense firms and executives after the Donald Trump administration approved a record arms…
Pakistan regains global spotlight in 2025: US magazine
ISLAMABAD Pakistan re-emerged as a centre of global strategic attention in 2025 after several years, according to an analysis published…
In pictures: Christmas celebrated around the world
Christmas is marked across the world with a rich blend of faith, tradition and local culture. From midnight Mass and…
Senators grill Trump officials on US alleged drug boat strikes
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s top national security officials faced a grilling from senators Tuesday on US strikes against alleged drug boats…