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Indian doctoral student shot dead near University of Toronto Scarborough campus

Indian doctoral student shot dead near University of Toronto Scarborough campus

The shooting occurred on Tuesday, and Toronto police on Wednesday identified the victim as Shivank Avasthi, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Another Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh over alleged extortion

The incident took place on Wednesday in Rajbari town's Pangsha upazila, The Daily Star newspaper quoted police as saying. The deceased, identified as Amrit Mondal, had allegedly formed a criminal gang and was involved in extortion and other criminal activities.

26 December,2025 09:03 AM IST | Dhaka | PTI

Over 100 IS suspects arrested in Turkiye ahead of holiday celebrations

A statement from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office said police were tipped off that the extremist group had called for action -- particularly against non-Muslims -- during the celebrations

26 December,2025 08:59 AM IST | Istanbul | AP

Some documents ready, sensitive issues remain in Ukraine peace talks: Zelenskyy

Earlier, wishing Ukrainians on the occasion of Christmas, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for peace while also slamming Russia for launching a massive attack on the eve of the festival

26 December,2025 08:55 AM IST | Kyiv | ANI
India's Consulate in Toronto expresses grief over Indian student's murder

India's Consulate in Toronto expresses grief over Indian student's murder

The Toronto Police said Shivank Avasthi was gunned down in the Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road area. The police rushed to the spot, finding the victim with a gunshot wound before he was pronounced dead at the scene

26 December,2025 08:49 AM IST | Canada | ANI

Donald Trump says US carried out deadly strikes on ISIS in Nigeria

A Defence Department official, who insisted on anonymity to discuss details not made public, said the US worked with Nigeria to carry out the strikes, and that they had been approved by that country's government

26 December,2025 08:44 AM IST | West Palm Beach | AP

‘Lion King’ actor Imani Smith dies after being stabbed by boyfriend

Her boyfriend, Jordan D Jackson-Small, was arrested in connection with her death. A GoFundMe page has set a target of raising $55,000 to support the late actor’s parents.

26 December,2025 07:12 AM IST | Los Angeles | Agencies

Distance record set as doctors perform remote robotic surgery across 12,034 km

The procedures linked Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital in Kuwait with Hospital Cruz Vermelha in Brazil, using advanced robotic systems running over a secure, high-bandwidth international network

26 December,2025 07:08 AM IST | Kuwait City | Agencies

India-born physician appointed to Texas nutrition advisory panel

She also holds leadership roles with the Midland Quality Alliance and Healthy City Midland and is affiliated with the Texas Medical Association, the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Patel is known for her work in lifestyle medicine

26 December,2025 07:04 AM IST | Houston | Agencies

Humanoid robot learns household tasks by watching humans, not coding

Hard-coded humanoids often fail to execute tasks while working with objects they cannot identify. They find it almost impossible to execute actions that aren’t hard-coded in them

26 December,2025 07:02 AM IST | Los Angeles | Agencies

Australian PM announces bravery awards for heroes of Bondi Beach terror attack

Sajid Akram, who was killed by police during the December 14 attack, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram are accused of perpetrating Australia’s worst massacre since 1996

26 December,2025 06:59 AM IST | Newcastle | Agencies

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

25 December,2025 06:36 PM IST | Dar Es Salaam | IANS
Australian PM announces bravery awards for heroes of Bondi Beach terror attack

Australian PM announces bravery awards for heroes of Bondi Beach terror attack

Sajid Akram, who was killed by police during the December 14 attack, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram are accused of perpetrating Australia’s worst massacre since 1996

26 December,2025 06:59 AM IST | Newcastle | Agencies
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

25 December,2025 06:36 PM IST | Dar Es Salaam | IANS
Ahead of February elections, BNP leader Tarique Rahman welcomed by thousands

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

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

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

In Photos: Blast at mosque in Nigeria kills 5, over 30 injured

Five people have been killed in Nigeria's northeastern Maiduguri after a bomb exploded during prayer at a mosque on Wednesday night, a police statement said. (Pics/AFP)

26 December,2025 10:56 AM IST | ronak mastakar
Trump-backed Nasry Asfura clinches victory in Honduras polls

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

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

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

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

Terror Attack SHATTERS Homs | 8 Killed In Syria Mosque Explosion

    Terror Attack SHATTERS Homs | 8 Killed In Syria Mosque Explosion

    A devastating explosion tore through the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs during Friday prayers, killing at least eight worshippers and injuring several others in one of the region’s most disturbing attacks in months. Verified footage circulating online shows terrified worshippers fleeing the prayer hall as dust, debris, and smoke fill the air, a scene that has shaken Syria and renewed questions about the country’s fragile security landscape. WATCH 

    27 December,2025 12:31 AM IST
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