A group of US lawmakers has written to Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra, urging a fair and timely trial for activist Umar Khalid in accordance with international law
The US President's remarks come amid widespread protests in Iran over rising prices and worsening economic conditions, with demonstrations spreading across multiple provinces and, in some cases, escalating into deadly confrontations with security forces
The Canadian aviation authority has asked Air India to take corrective steps.
The fatalities, two on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in four cities, largely home to Iran's Lur ethnic group
In a statement posted on social media, the Chief Adviser's office said Yunus was "deeply moved" by the respect shown by SAARC member states for the three-time prime minister and the world's second female Muslim head of government
In opening remarks, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Mamdani would be a mayor dedicated to the working class
Hammad said the agency has sent assessment teams to the worst-affected areas, with surveys ongoing to determine further needs
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”
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
01 January,2026 03:49 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondentThe 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”
01 January,2026 02:58 PM IST | Geneva | mid-day online correspondentShortly 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
31 December,2025 03:53 PM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondentThe 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
31 December,2025 08:56 AM IST | Washington | ANIThe 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.
31 December,2025 08:53 AM IST | Taipei | ANIADVERTISEMENT
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)
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
31 December,2025 07:04 AM IST | Bangkok | Agencies
The detection comes a day after China launched large-scale joint military drills around Taiwan, deploying its army, navy, air force and rocket forces
31 December,2025 06:59 AM IST | Taipei | Agencies
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 | Agencies
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
30 December,2025 12:06 PM IST | Washington | AP
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A devastating New Year’s Eve tragedy has shaken Switzerland and the global sporting community. A highly rated teenage golfer has been identified as the first confirmed victim in the deadly fire that tore through Le Constellation bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort. Authorities confirm that at least 47 people lost their lives, while more than 115 others, many of them young, were injured and rushed to hospitals. A chilling image from inside the bar has now gone viral, capturing the exact moment sparks reached the ceiling’s foam insulation. Investigators believe sparklers placed in champagne bottles may have ignited the ceiling material, causing flames to spread within seconds. WATCH
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