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Five killed in helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro

Five killed in helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro

The Kilimanjaro regional police commander, Simon Maigwa, said the Airbus H125, owned by a Tanzanian company, crashed Wednesday afternoon while on a rescue mission to evacuate the two Czech tourists after they experienced health problems

Ahead of February elections, BNP leader Tarique Rahman welcomed by thousands

Rahman, 60, the son of ailing former prime minister Khaleda Zia, has emerged as a key contender for the top post in the upcoming polls. His return comes at a time when the BNP is seen as the frontrunner, with the Awami League barred from contesting the elections

25 December,2025 04:56 PM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondent

After deadline miss, DOJ signals further delay in Epstein files release

The Christmas Eve announcement came hours after a dozen US senators called on the Justice Department's watchdog to examine its failure to meet the deadline

25 December,2025 10:58 AM IST | Washington | AP

Israel accuses Hamas of violating Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan

The English-language statement comes days before Netanyahu is set to fly to Florida to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps in the fragile Gaza ceasefire

25 December,2025 10:57 AM IST | Tel Aviv | ANI

Trump-backed Nasry Asfura clinches victory in Honduras polls

The former mayor of Honduras' capital Tegucigalpa, won in his second bid for the presidency, after he and Nasralla were neck-and-neck during a weeks-long vote count that fuelled international concern.

25 December,2025 10:52 AM IST | Tegucigalpa | AP

Southern California hit by severe storm, flash floods and evacuations ordered

Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides. Areas scorched by January's wildfires were under evacuation warnings

25 December,2025 10:46 AM IST | Los Angeles | AP

Donald Trump immigration policy segment accidentally airs on TV app

The story was pulled from Global Television Network, one of Canada’s largest networks, but still ran on the network’s app

25 December,2025 08:36 AM IST | Washington | Agencies

US and Ukraine reach consensus on key issues to end war

Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke as the US showed the 20-point plan, hammered out after marathon talks in Florida in recent days, to Russian negotiators. A response is expected from Moscow on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said.

25 December,2025 08:34 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies

Hackers claim cyberattack on French postal service

After the claim by the cybercrime group known as Noname057, the French intelligence agency DGSI took over investigation into the hacking attack, the Paris prosecutor’s office said in a statement to The Associated Press

25 December,2025 08:32 AM IST | Paris | Agencies

Bangladesh govt to take responsibility of slain worker’s family

Education adviser CR Abrar on Tuesday met the bereaved family of 25-year-old Dipu Das, who was killed by a mob and his body set on fire on December 18 in Mymensingh

25 December,2025 08:29 AM IST | Dhaka | Agencies

'China, Russia ties stronger than ever despite sanctions by US, EU'

China-Russia relations had reached "their highest level in history" in terms of depth and mutual trust, and ties between the two countries would continue to develop in a steady and dynamic manner, Russia's Ambassador to China, Igor Morgulov, said at a forum at Renmin University in Beijing

24 December,2025 09:12 PM IST | Beijing | PTI

Donald Trump discusses launch of US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council w

The US Ambassador's remark echoes Trump's claim of ending eight wars

24 December,2025 11:09 AM IST | Washington | ANI
'China, Russia ties stronger than ever despite sanctions by US, EU'

'China, Russia ties stronger than ever despite sanctions by US, EU'

China-Russia relations had reached "their highest level in history" in terms of depth and mutual trust, and ties between the two countries would continue to develop in a steady and dynamic manner, Russia's Ambassador to China, Igor Morgulov, said at a forum at Renmin University in Beijing

24 December,2025 09:12 PM IST | Beijing | PTI
Donald Trump discusses launch of US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council w

Donald Trump discusses launch of US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council w

The US Ambassador's remark echoes Trump's claim of ending eight wars

24 December,2025 11:09 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Iran-US diplomacy reaffirmed at UN, but divide over nuclear deal remains deep

Iran-US diplomacy reaffirmed at UN, but divide over nuclear deal remains deep

But instead of taking that hand of diplomacy, you continue to put your hand in the fire,' she said, looking directly at Iravani

24 December,2025 11:05 AM IST | United Nations | AP
Ancient Egyptian pharaoh's boat being reassembled in public at Grand Egyptian Mu

Ancient Egyptian pharaoh's boat being reassembled in public at Grand Egyptian Mu

King Khufu ruled ancient Egypt more than 4,500 years ago and built the Great Pyramid of Giza

24 December,2025 10:58 AM IST | Cairo | AP
Bureaucratic mishap delayed gun licence to Bondi Beach shooter

Bureaucratic mishap delayed gun licence to Bondi Beach shooter

Sajid, who was killed by police during the attack, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, are accused of assailing hundreds of Jews celebrating Hanukkah on December 14.

24 December,2025 08:29 AM IST | Melbourne | Agencies

IN PHOTOS: Take a look at Christmas 2025 celebrations from across the globe

From solemn midnight masses at historic cathedrals and churches to festive gatherings in city centres, Christians across the world marked Christmas with prayers, rituals and celebrations. These images capture moments from Manila, Antakya, Chartres, Rabat, Vatican City, Bethlehem, and New York as communities came together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. (PICS/AFP)

25 December,2025 02:13 PM IST | Divya Nair
Mosquito feeding tubes used for micro 3D printing

Mosquito feeding tubes used for micro 3D printing

The result pushes current 3D-printing limits. The team named the technique “3D necroprinting.” 

24 December,2025 08:24 AM IST | Quebec | Agencies

Wright Brothers make history with first powered flight at Kitty Hawk in 1902

Wright Brothers make history with first powered flight at Kitty Hawk in 1902

The aircraft was built over 2 years.

24 December,2025 08:22 AM IST | New York | Agencies

Japan’s former Emperor Akihito marks 92nd birthday as health stabilises

Japan’s former Emperor Akihito marks 92nd birthday as health stabilises

Akihito has held the title of emperor emeritus since his father’s abdication in 2019.

24 December,2025 08:19 AM IST | Tokyo | Agencies

British man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife over 13 years

British man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife over 13 years

He has also been charged with voyeurism, possession of indecent images of children and possession of extreme images.

24 December,2025 08:15 AM IST | London | Agencies

“Clean beautiful coal” Trump’s bizarre talk with kids on Christmas Eve

    “Clean beautiful coal” Trump’s bizarre talk with kids on Christmas Eve

    President Donald Trump sparked headlines during the annual NORAD Tracks Santa event after joking with children about a “bad Santa” infiltrating the United States and suggesting “clean, beautiful coal” might not be such a bad Christmas gift. Calling in from Mar-a-Lago alongside First Lady Melania Trump, the president mixed holiday cheer with sharp political undertones, referencing energy policy, national security, and familiar talking points. Moments after the festive calls, Trump returned to Truth Social with criticism of political enemies, once again blending Christmas tradition with controversy.

    25 December,2025 03:25 PM IST
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