Zelenskyy’s remarks came after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow’s negotiating position could change following an alleged Ukrainian strike on Putin’s residence in Russia’s Novgorod region overnight
The clashes came two days after a bombing at an Alawite mosque in the city of Homs killed eight people and wounded 18 others during prayers. Thousands of protesters gathered in the coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous, and elsewhere
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the aircraft, an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C, "collided in mid-air" at about 11:25 a.m. Only the pilots were on board the helicopters when they struck each other. Both helicopters came down in an open field in Hammonton
Trump had a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin just before talks with Zelenskyy, which he later called "very productive"
The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at a statement by Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, that its military could get involved if China were to take action against Taiwan, the self-governing island that the world's second-biggest economy says must come under its rule
The official Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim expressed "great satisfaction" over Sunday's launches, which occurred off the country's west coast
French actor-turned animal activist Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91 in southern France; no cause of death provided by her foundation
Notably, the sighting involved more than a single individual. The last recorded sighting of this pescatarian, house-cat-sized feline near the Thailand-Malaysia border occurred in 1995
Hadi, 32, was shot in the head on December 12 during an election campaign in Dhaka. He was airlifted to Singapore for advanced treatment but died of his injuries on December 18.
Sanjay Mehrotra, the Indian-American CEO of Micron Technology, has been recognised among the world’s top-performing executives of 2025 by The Economist for steering the company through global challenges and AI-driven opportunities
State Department’s response came amid growing concern in Washington and among advocacy groups over the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, and reports of a broader pattern of attacks on minority communities
Critics charge that the election is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to military rule, which began after the army ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021
State Department’s response came amid growing concern in Washington and among advocacy groups over the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, and reports of a broader pattern of attacks on minority communities
28 December,2025 09:48 AM IST | Washington | IANSCritics charge that the election is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to military rule, which began after the army ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021
28 December,2025 09:42 AM IST | Yangon | AP | PTIThe remarks came hours after Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and surrounding regions, killing at least two people and injuring four others
28 December,2025 09:34 AM IST | Nova Scotia (Canada) | ANIThe incident occurred on Friday night in Faridpur, amid a recent spate of attacks on cultural institutions in the country. In recent weeks, organisations such as Chhayanaut and Udichi Shilpi Goshthi in Dhaka have been vandalised
28 December,2025 08:27 AM IST | Dhaka | AgenciesThe Consulate has set up a 24x7 helpline and said, the new Centre aims to provide critical and timely support to Indian passport holder women
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said a peace plan to end the war was “90 per cent” ready, while US President Donald Trump asserted they were “getting a lot closer, maybe very close”, after their meeting to find a path to ending the four-year conflict. (Pics/AFP)
Several major US carriers, including JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines, were forced to adjust schedules as the storm intensified
28 December,2025 08:22 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Earlier in the day, Zelenskyy said in a post on X that Ukraine and the US had agreed to hold a high-level meeting soon, adding that significant decisions could be taken before the New Year.
27 December,2025 11:17 AM IST | Kyiv | ANI
All three victims were given medical treatment and are safe.
27 December,2025 11:15 AM IST | Paris | Agencies
Authorities also said the suspects were in contact with conflict zones as part of their activities linked to the terrorist organisation, CNN reported.
27 December,2025 10:46 AM IST | Istanbul | ANI
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Hamas has officially confirmed the deaths of its armed wing spokesman Abu Obeida and former Gaza leader Mohammed Sinwar, marking a major moment in the ongoing Gaza war. In a video statement released by the al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas acknowledged for the first time that Abu Obeida — the masked figure who became the face of the group’s wartime messaging — was killed earlier this year. The group also revealed his real identity and announced the appointment of a new masked spokesman.
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