Meanwhile, the air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 168 Ukrainian UAVs over the regions during the New Year night, and many airports in south and central Russia were closed for hours due to the threat of drone strikes
Cash machines in the capital, Sofia, dispensed brand new euro banknotes, replacing the lev, which will still be in use for cash payments in January. However, people will receive only euros in change
It was given its festive nickname because it was discovered on December 31, 2020, and its galaxies and superheated gas form a bubbly pattern that resembles rising champagne
Public transport has been a cornerstone of Mamdani’s agenda. Along with proposals to make buses free, he has said his administration would expand bicycle lanes and redesign streets to better serve pedestrians
The incident comes just weeks ahead of the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Annual Meeting, scheduled to be held from January 19 to 23 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The blast occurred at around 1.30 am. The cause of the explosion is still “unknown”
Shortly after landing in Dhaka, Jaishankar met Rahman, the acting chairman of BNP and Zia’s eldest son, and conveyed India’s deepest condolences over the death of the iconic leader who dominated Bangladesh’s politics for over three decades. The external affairs minister is representing India at Zia’s funeral
The strike was executed by the CIA and targeted a remote dock that US agencies believe was being used by the criminal gang Tren de Aragua to store drugs and transfer them onto boats for onward trafficking
The latest activity comes after the PLA's Eastern Theatre Command conducted military drills in waters east of Taiwan, which it described as an all-dimensional force projection.
This fish-eating dinosaur stalked the Khorat Group’s waterways in Cretaceous Thailand. Interestingly, the discovery is being hailed as one of the most complete spinosaurid specimens ever recovered in Asia
The detection comes a day after China launched large-scale joint military drills around Taiwan, deploying its army, navy, air force and rocket forces
The participants, who had no history of heart disease and no active cancer, underwent the same Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) scan
President Donald Trump claimed the US struck a South American facility allegedly linked to drug-carrying boats, though no official details were provided. The president, who called radio host John Catsimatidis during a program on WABC radio, was discussing US strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean
The participants, who had no history of heart disease and no active cancer, underwent the same Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) scan
31 December,2025 06:55 AM IST | Texas | AgenciesPresident Donald Trump claimed the US struck a South American facility allegedly linked to drug-carrying boats, though no official details were provided. The president, who called radio host John Catsimatidis during a program on WABC radio, was discussing US strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean
30 December,2025 12:06 PM IST | Washington | APSaudi Arabia said it bombed Yemen’s Mukalla port after a weapons shipment allegedly meant for separatist forces arrived from the UAE, marking a fresh escalation in regional tensions. The attack signals a new escalation in tensions between the kingdom and the Southern Transitional Council, which is backed by the Emirates
30 December,2025 12:06 PM IST | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | APBangladesh interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus paid tribute to former prime minister Khaleda Zia, saying the nation has lost a ‘great guardian’ whose role in restoring democracy will be remembered forever. Zia, the longtime chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a three-time prime minister, died at around 6 am local time
30 December,2025 11:13 AM IST | Dhaka [Bangladesh] | PTIUS President Donald Trump again claimed he helped end the India-Pakistan conflict while speaking during a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He said he stopped the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, threatening the countries with tariffs, as well as other conflicts, but is not given credit for it
30 December,2025 10:19 AM IST | New York | PTIADVERTISEMENT
Here’s a glimpse of people from around the world welcoming 2026 in their own special ways. (PICS/ Getty Images, AFP)
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE's solidarity with the President of the Russian Federation, as well as with the government and people of Russia
30 December,2025 09:25 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | ANI
This was the first meeting between Trump and Netanyahu in nearly two months. Trump had earlier visited Israel in October during the period when a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was announced alongside the release of hostages
30 December,2025 09:18 AM IST | Florida | ANI
President Herzog's office soon contradicted Trump's statement. In a clarification cited by CNN, the office said, "There has been no conversation between President Herzog and President Trump since the pardon request was submitted"
30 December,2025 09:13 AM IST | Florida | ANI
While he said he does not believe Iran has expanded its nuclear capabilities, he repeated that the country "may be behaving badly," without giving specific details
30 December,2025 09:06 AM IST | Florida | ANI
ADVERTISEMENT
As America steps into its milestone 250th year, the celebrations begin with a moment destined for the history books. President Trump unveiled a stunning illumination of the Washington Monument, turning the iconic landmark into a towering symbolic “birthday candle” that marks the opening chapter of the nationwide America 250 program. The six-day projection show transforms the Monument into a luminous canvas, bringing to life America’s story, discovery, independence, struggle, triumph and the vision for its future. WATCH
ADVERTISEMENT
-1767076050820_d.png "Trump indicates US hit facility linked to alleged drug boats in South America")
