At least 24 people were killed, including a child and more than 50 were injured after Ukrainian drones struck a cafe and a hotel during New Year celebrations in the Kherson region, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday. (Pics/AFP)
02 January,2026 08:15 AM IST | ronak mastakarIndian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani on Thursday was sworn-in as New York City Mayor by Senator Bernie Sanders, just hours after he took the oath of office in a private ceremony held at the turn of the new year in an old subway station in New York. (Pics/AFP)
02 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | ronak mastakarDozens of people were killed when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year, police said Thursday. Pics/AFP
01 January,2026 10:30 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedHere’s a glimpse of people from around the world welcoming 2026 in their own special ways. (PICS/ Getty Images, AFP)
01 January,2026 10:27 AM IST | Vipul ShindeFrom war zones and protest streets to moments of resilience, 2025 unfolded through images that captured courage, tragedy, and global impact. Here are some shots that shook the world. PICS/AFP, X, FILE PICS
31 December,2025 09:35 PM IST | Divya NairPolitics isn’t always serious. In 2025, world leaders gave us moments of levity, from awkward handshakes and viral gaffes to candid reactions and meme-worthy incidents (PICS/X)
31 December,2025 08:15 PM IST | Divya NairSpectators experienced the dazzling "family fireworks" in Sydney, as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge lit up three hours before the main New Year’s Eve show on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. PICS/AFP
31 December,2025 05:32 PM IST | Divya NairThe year 2025 witnessed intense conflicts and flashpoints that shook the world. From the India-Pakistan conflict to escalating crises in the Middle East, Ukraine, and Africa, here are some shots capturing frontline battles, humanitarian struggles, and pivotal military moments that defined global affairs in 2025
31 December,2025 05:01 PM IST | Divya NairDonald Trump’s public remarks in 2025 once again dominated headlines across the world — not always for the right reasons. From campaign speeches and interviews to off-the-cuff comments, several of his statements triggered sharp reactions, backlash and widespread debate. FILE PICS
31 December,2025 04:27 PM IST | Divya NairTaiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Wednesday said it detected 77 Chinese military aircraft and 17 naval vessels operating around the island as of 6 am local time, amid ongoing military drills by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA). (Pics/AFP)
31 December,2025 02:17 PM IST | ronak mastakarFormer Bangladesh Prime Minister (PM) Khaleda Zia, the longtime chief of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a three-time prime minister, died on Tuesday in Dhaka after a prolonged illness. She was 80. In a televised address to the nation, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced a three-day state mourning and a one-day general holiday (PICS/AFP, TEXT/PTI and ANI)
30 December,2025 08:11 PM IST | Divya NairADVERTISEMENT
