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Thunderbirds F-16 crashes in California, pilot survives

Thunderbirds F-16 crashes in California, pilot survives

A US Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 crashed during a training mission in California, but the pilot ejected safely and sustained non-life-threatening injuries

Remains of last Thai hostage from 2023 Gaza attack returned

Nikorndej Balankura, the ministry's spokesperson, said that Sudhisak's family had been notified. He added that Sudhisak was killed on the day of the attack, and his body was taken into Gaza

04 December,2025 11:11 AM IST | Bangkok | AP

US orders H-1B, H-4 visa applicants to make social media public profiles

The US has ordered H-1B and H-4 visa applicants to keep all social media profiles public for enhanced vetting, expanding its immigration scrutiny under the Trump administration

04 December,2025 11:11 AM IST | New York/Washington | PTI

Doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry gets 2.5 years in prison

The judge emphasized that Plasencia didn't provide the ketamine that killed Perry, but told him, 'You and others helped Mr. Perry on the road to such an ending by continuing to feed his ketamine addiction.'

04 December,2025 10:01 AM IST | Los Angeles | AP

Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after militants wound five soldiers

The airstrikes late Wednesday were the latest test for a fragile ceasefire that has mostly held up since early October, despite claims of violations by both Israel and Hamas

04 December,2025 08:42 AM IST | Jerusalem | AP

Air Force pilot ejects safely before F-16 crashes in California desert

The pilot was being treated at a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

04 December,2025 08:35 AM IST | Trona | AP

Massive power outage hits Cuba's western region after transmission line fails

The power grid was operational once again by Wednesday afternoon, but the government warned that the restoration of electricity would not be immediate and that generation deficits persisted. The nearly 12-hour blackout snarled activities in the capital and beyond

04 December,2025 08:30 AM IST | Havana | AP

Russia says talks with US envoy were constructive but yielded no compromise

Ushakov said the meeting was one of the most extensive exchanges between Washington and Moscow since the conflict began. He noted that both delegations reviewed potential paths toward a settlement, but key disputes remained unresolved

04 December,2025 07:58 AM IST | Moscow | Agencies

Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 from next week

Livestreaming service Twitch was added to the list of age-restricted platforms less than two weeks ago. The Australian eSafety Commissioner will send the 10 platforms notices on December 11 demanding information about the numbers of accounts removed. Monthly notices would follow for six months

04 December,2025 07:55 AM IST | Melbourne | Agencies

Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in US liquor store

“He fell through one of the ceiling tiles and went on a full-blown rampage, drinking everything,” said an officer at the local animal control who took the raccoon to the animal shelter

04 December,2025 07:52 AM IST | Virginia | Agencies

US halts immigration applications from 19 barred nations

The ban applied to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen while the restricted access applied to people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela

04 December,2025 07:47 AM IST | Washington | Agencies

Macron in China for trade, Ukraine discussions

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in China for a three-day visit focused on trade ties and urging Beijing to help push Russia toward a Ukraine ceasefire

03 December,2025 05:35 PM IST | Beijing | AP
US halts immigration applications from 19 barred nations

US halts immigration applications from 19 barred nations

The ban applied to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen while the restricted access applied to people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela

04 December,2025 07:47 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Macron in China for trade, Ukraine discussions

Macron in China for trade, Ukraine discussions

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in China for a three-day visit focused on trade ties and urging Beijing to help push Russia toward a Ukraine ceasefire

03 December,2025 05:35 PM IST | Beijing | AP
Malaysia relaunches search for missing MH370 after 11 years

Malaysia relaunches search for missing MH370 after 11 years

The Boeing 777 plane disappeared from radar shortly after taking off on March 8, 2014, carrying 239 people, mostly Chinese nationals, on a flight from Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur, to Beijing

03 December,2025 03:22 PM IST | Kuala Lumpur | AP
Anacondas grew to peak size 12 million yrs ago

Anacondas grew to peak size 12 million yrs ago

Researchers examined 183 fossilised anaconda backbones collected in Falcón State, Venezuela. All these fossils belong to at least 32 distinct snakes

03 December,2025 09:26 AM IST | London | Agencies
James Solomon secures Jersey City mayor post, turning back former governor

James Solomon secures Jersey City mayor post, turning back former governor

"If Donald Trump chooses a fight, we're not going to back down," Solomon said.

03 December,2025 09:20 AM IST | Jersey City | AP

In Photos: Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza

Israel said it has launched an airstrike in southern Gaza in retaliation for an attack by militants earlier in the day that wounded five Israeli soldiers. (Pics/AFP)

04 December,2025 12:09 PM IST | ronak mastakar

"Aim to elevate cooperation with India": Putin ahead of visit to New Delhi

Putin's remarks come ahead of his visit to India from December 4-5 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

03 December,2025 08:45 AM IST | Moscow | ANI

Over 6 kg of heroin seized as NCB dismantles major trafficking network

Over 6 kg of heroin seized as NCB dismantles major trafficking network

On Monday, an NCB team intercepted an indigenous motorboat on the Barak River near Silchar

03 December,2025 08:41 AM IST | Guwahati | ANI

Hong Kong to form independent committee to probe deadly high-rise fire

Hong Kong to form independent committee to probe deadly high-rise fire

A survivor of the fire welcomed the creation of the independent committee

03 December,2025 08:35 AM IST | Hong Kong | AP

Suspect arrested for Molotov cocktail incident outside Los Angeles ICE office

Suspect arrested for Molotov cocktail incident outside Los Angeles ICE office

He then hurled two incendiary devices at the guards, the department said

03 December,2025 08:32 AM IST | Los Angeles | AP

Putin gets ‘bear hug’ welcome from Indian PM Modi, why this visit is crucial

    Putin gets ‘bear hug’ welcome from Indian PM Modi, why this visit is crucial

    Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a 2-day state visit, receiving an unusually personal welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Delhi airport — a signal of how strategically important the India–Russia partnership remains despite global tensions. Here’s a roundup on the agenda.  

    04 December,2025 11:35 PM IST
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