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India's opposition parties move to impeach Vice President Dhankhar

Indian opposition parties moved on Tuesday to impeach Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, a spokesman said, accusing him of being partisan in his role as chairman of parliament's

India's opposition parties move to impeach Vice President Dhankhar
Africa|Americas|Asia|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

When the world voted: the year of elections in photos

In 2024, people voted in countries that were home to almost half the world's population.

When the world voted: the year of elections in photos
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to raise NATO invite, security guarantees at meeting with European allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will raise the issues of Ukraine being invited to join the NATO military alliance as well as security guarantees at a meeting with European

Ukraine to raise NATO invite, security guarantees at meeting with European allies
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah must focus on Lebanon not wider region, senior politician Bassil says

Iran-backed Hezbollah needs to focus on domestic issues in Lebanon and not the wider region, senior Lebanese Maronite politician Gebran Bassil said on Tuesday, adding

Hezbollah must focus on Lebanon not wider region, senior politician Bassil says
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Kenyan police fire teargas at protesters marching against femicide

Kenyan police fired teargas and arrested at least three people on Tuesday as hundreds protested against a wave of femicides, a Reuters reporter and

Kenyan police fire teargas at protesters marching against femicide
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

Global airlines forecast 2025 growth despite 'unacceptable' supply chain issues

Global airline body IATA forecast on Tuesday industry-wide 2025 revenue of more than a trillion dollars and record passenger numbers, despite what

Global airlines forecast 2025 growth despite 'unacceptable' supply chain issues
Asia|Political|World

South Korean broadcaster targeted by martial law feared for his life

Veteran South Korean broadcaster Kim Ou-joon said he left home and went into hiding minutes after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law last

South Korean broadcaster targeted by martial law feared for his life
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Ukraine war will go on until Putin's goals are met on battlefield or by negotiation

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the Ukraine war would continue until the goals set by President Vladimir Putin were achieved by military action or by negotiation.

Kremlin says Ukraine war will go on until Putin's goals are met on battlefield or by negotiation
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Croatia temporarily suspends asylum applications of Syrians after Assad's fall

Croatia said it had temporarily suspended asylum applications from Syrians, following the lead of other European governments, after rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad after 13 years

Croatia temporarily suspends asylum applications of Syrians after Assad's fall
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Austria to support Syrians wanting to return after Assad's fall, Nehammer says

Austria will support Syrians who want to return now that rebels have seized Damascus and President Bashar al-Assad has fled, Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on Tuesday.

Austria to support Syrians wanting to return after Assad's fall, Nehammer says
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Chagossians want a say as UK-Mauritius deal faces fresh scrutiny

Chagossians living in Britain said fresh doubts over a deal to hand sovereignty of their islands to Mauritius had given them a "last

Chagossians want a say as UK-Mauritius deal faces fresh scrutiny
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain and Cyprus team up to stop illicit Russian cash flow

Britain and Cyprus pledged on Tuesday to fight illicit Russian cash flows during a visit by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in an endorsement of the pro-west tilt the Mediterranean

Britain and Cyprus team up to stop illicit Russian cash flow
Americas|Health|Political|World

Brazil's Lula recovering in ICU after undergoing surgery to drain head hemorrhage, hospital says

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is recovering in an intensive-care unit after undergoing surgery due to an intracranial hemorrhage, hospital Sirio-Libanes said in a statement

Brazil's Lula recovering in ICU after undergoing surgery to drain head hemorrhage, hospital says
Europe|Political|World

Russia close to achieving goals in Ukraine war, Putin's spy chief says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign intelligence chief said on Tuesday that Russia was close to achieving its goals in Ukraine with Moscow holding what he said was the

Russia close to achieving goals in Ukraine war, Putin's spy chief says
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country

A Syrian opposition war monitor says Israel has carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advance deeper into the country

Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country
Asia|Election|Political|World

South Korea's Yoon gave orders to 'drag out' MPs during martial law, officer says

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gave an order to "drag out" lawmakers from parliament after he declared martial law on Dec. 3, an army commander

South Korea's Yoon gave orders to 'drag out' MPs during martial law, officer says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli forces kill at least 34 people in Gaza, rescue workers say

Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 34 Palestinians overnight and on Tuesday, medics said, as Israeli tanks pushed into areas in central and

Israeli forces kill at least 34 people in Gaza, rescue workers say
Americas|Health|Political|World

Brazil's Lula rushed to Sao Paulo for brain surgery, stable in ICU

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was rushed to Sao Paulo overnight for emergency surgery to drain a bleed on his brain

Brazil's Lula rushed to Sao Paulo for brain surgery, stable in ICU
Australia|Political|US|World

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance

Pacific island nations at the centre of a strategic rivalry between the U.S. and China that brought infrastructure and funding hope President-elect Donald Trump stays

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's power undiminished after Assad's fall in Syria, Revolutionary Guards commander says

The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic had not been weakened following the fall of its ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Iranian media reported

Iran's power undiminished after Assad's fall in Syria, Revolutionary Guards commander says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Scholz, Macron prepared to work with Syrian rebels after Assad ouster

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emannuel Macron are prepared to work with the Syrian rebel groups who ousted President Bashar al-Assad on certain conditions, a

Scholz, Macron prepared to work with Syrian rebels after Assad ouster
Environment|Health|Political|Sports|World

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice

New Zealand's racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogs

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
Africa|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Meta contractor dismissed threats to moderators by Ethiopia rebels: court documents

A contractor hired by Facebook's parent company Meta dismissed threats to content moderators by Ethiopian rebels angered by their work, according to new

Meta contractor dismissed threats to moderators by Ethiopia rebels: court documents
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli denies its forces have gone past Syria buffer zone

Israel denied on Tuesday that its forces had penetrated into Syrian territory beyond the buffer zone with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, after Syrian sources said the

Israeli denies its forces have gone past Syria buffer zone
MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Netanyahu testifies in his corruption trial as warplanes hit sites in Syria

Israeli warplanes have pounded military sites in Syria after Israeli troops seized a border buffer zone following the collapse of President Bashar Assad’s rule

Middle East latest: Netanyahu testifies in his corruption trial as warplanes hit sites in Syria
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Switzerland suspends Syria asylum proceedings after Assad's fall

The Swiss government said it was suspending asylum procedures for Syrians until it can better assess the situation in the Middle Eastern country following the capture of Damascus by

Switzerland suspends Syria asylum proceedings after Assad's fall
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says a large Chinese military force has been detected near island

China’s secretive military appears to be up to something around Taiwan, but it’s unclear whether it’s a formal military drill

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says a large Chinese military force has been detected near island
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu vows to challenge 'absurd' corruption charges as he takes the stand in his trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to knock down the corruption charges against him as he took the stand in his long-running trial

Israel's Netanyahu vows to challenge 'absurd' corruption charges as he takes the stand in his trial
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Assad's fall in Syria exposes limits of China's Middle East diplomacy

Just over a year ago, China gave Bashar al-Assad and his wife a warm welcome during their six-day visit to the country,

Assad's fall in Syria exposes limits of China's Middle East diplomacy
Asia|Political|US|World

US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with officials in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea

US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China has full confidence in achieving this year's growth target, says Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China had full confidence in achieving this year's economic growth target and in continuing to play the role of the world's

China has full confidence in achieving this year's growth target, says Xi
Environment|Political|US|World

Descendant of last native leader of Alaska island demands Japanese reparations for 1942 invasion

The great-granddaughter of the last Alaska Native chief of a remote island in the Bering Sea believes Japan should pay more restitution for what its soldiers did to the residents of Attu Island during World War II

Descendant of last native leader of Alaska island demands Japanese reparations for 1942 invasion
Americas|Australia|Crime|World

Woman arrested with 10 kg of meth wrapped as Christmas presents at New Zealand airport

Woman arrested with 10 kg of meth wrapped as Christmas presents at New Zealand airport

Woman arrested with 10 kg of meth wrapped as Christmas presents at New Zealand airport
Europe|Political|US|World

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump

The grinding war pitting Ukraine against its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump
MidEast|Political|US|World

Here's how the US is countering the Islamic State group during Syria's upheaval

Massive U.S. airstrikes on Islamic State militants in Syria are meant partly as a message to the group and a move to ensure that the insurgents don’t try to take advantage of the chaos following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government

Here's how the US is countering the Islamic State group during Syria's upheaval
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korean prosecutors seek to arrest ex-defense minister over imposition of martial law

South Korean prosecutors are seeking to formally arrest the former defense minister alleged to have colluded with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week

South Korean prosecutors seek to arrest ex-defense minister over imposition of martial law
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's exports slow sharply, imports shrink ahead of Trump tariffs

China's exports slowed sharply and imports unexpectedly shrank in November, in a worrying sign for the world's No. 2 economy as Donald Trump's imminent return to the

China's exports slow sharply, imports shrink ahead of Trump tariffs
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US charges two former Syrian officials for allegedly torturing Americans and Syrian nationals

US charges two former Syrian officials for allegedly torturing Americans and Syrian nationals

US charges two former Syrian officials for allegedly torturing Americans and Syrian nationals
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister

Syria's new interim leader announced on Tuesday he was taking charge of the country as caretaker prime

Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption

About 87,000 people are being evacuated in a central Philippine region after a volcano erupted with a huge plume of ash and superhot streams of gas and debris hurtling down its slopes

Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption
Asia|Political|World

Philippines to continue resupply missions in S.China Sea, won't escalate situation

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday that the country will not send its navy to support Filipino fishers in a contested shoal in the South China Sea despite a

Philippines to continue resupply missions in S.China Sea, won't escalate situation
Asia|Political|World

China sends largest naval fleet in decades to region, threat level severe, Taiwan says

China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades, posing a threat to Taiwan that is more pronounced than previous

China sends largest naval fleet in decades to region, threat level severe, Taiwan says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices steady as Syria concerns ease and China stimulus supports

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as concerns eased about the fallout from the overthrow of Syria's president while the market found support from Chinese

Oil prices steady as Syria concerns ease and China stimulus supports
MidEast|Political|US|World

US seeking ways to engage with Syrian rebel groups after Assad ouster

The Biden administration is seeking ways to engage with Syrian rebel groups who ousted President Bashar al-Assad and is reaching out to partners in the region

US seeking ways to engage with Syrian rebel groups after Assad ouster
MidEast|Political|World

UN Security Council appears united on Syria, say diplomats

United Nations Security Council members will work on a statement on Syria in the coming days, U.S. and Russian diplomats said on Monday, after a closed-

UN Security Council appears united on Syria, say diplomats
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trudeau says Americans are realizing Trump's tariffs on Canada would make life a lot more expensive

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Americans are realizing that "tariffs on everything from Canada would make life a lot more expensive" and says he would retaliate if Donald Trump imposes them

Trudeau says Americans are realizing Trump's tariffs on Canada would make life a lot more expensive
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Hungary's Viktor Orban meets Trump, Musk at Mar-a-Lago

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk at the U.S. president-elect's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida on Monday, the European leader announced on

Hungary's Viktor Orban meets Trump, Musk at Mar-a-Lago
Business|Environment|Political|World

Soros' Open Society Foundations say they remain focused on human rights

George Soros' philanthropy, Open Society Foundations, will continue to fund human rights movements around the world

Soros' Open Society Foundations say they remain focused on human rights
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US indictment accuses two Syrian officials of torture at notorious prison

U.S. prosecutors are accusing two senior Syrian officials of overseeing a notorious Syrian torture center that abused peaceful protesters, including a 26-year-old American woman who was later hanged

US indictment accuses two Syrian officials of torture at notorious prison

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