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Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident,

Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident,

The incident came as the US military conducted airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels, though the US military's Central Command did not elaborate on what their mission was at the time.

Pakistan: 16 soldiers killed in terrorist attack on South Waziristan check post

The attack was carried out by terrorists in the region, which has been a hotspot for violent incidents since the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire agreement between the Pakistani government and the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in 2022.

22 December,2024 09:43 AM IST | Pakistan | ANI

Rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring 16, and Palestinians mourn a dozen

Another 14 people had minor injuries as they rushed to shelters when air raid sirens sounded before dawn, the military said.

22 December,2024 09:41 AM IST | Tel Aviv | AP

The Pope says no more gossip

A wheezing and congested sounding Francis, who just turned 88, urged the prelates instead to speak well of one another and undertake a humble examination of their own consciences in the Christmas holiday season.

22 December,2024 07:55 AM IST | Rome | Agencies

German leaders mourn the marring of centuries-old tradition

Authorities identified the suspect as a 50-year-old who has been living in Germany for nearly two decades and practicing medicine there

22 December,2024 07:54 AM IST | Magdeburg | Agencies

Pak jails 25 for attacks on army HQ

It said that the convicts were awarded prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for attacking the military facilities.

22 December,2024 07:54 AM IST | Islamabad | Agencies

Trudeau on shaky ground: Key ally threatens loss of confidence vote

New Democratic Party is the last of Canada’s three main opposition parties to turn on Trudeau; the move could trigger an early election

22 December,2024 07:54 AM IST | Toronto | Agencies

Ten killed in stampede in Nigeria at Christmas food distribution event

The stampede occurred in the early morning hours at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, a high-brow part of Abuja

21 December,2024 07:10 PM IST | Abuja | AP

PM Modi arrives in Kuwait

On his arrival, PM Modi was warmly received by Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence & Interior of Kuwait

21 December,2024 06:55 PM IST | Kuwait City | PTI

Croatia: Seven-year-old girl dead, several others wounded in stabbing incident

The attacker, a 19-year-old believed to be a former student of Precko Elementary School, entered a first-grade classroom early Friday morning and began his assault with a knife.

21 December,2024 08:57 AM IST | Zagreb | ANI

Pak PM orders action against officials involved in human trafficking scandal

The meeting was updated on preventive measures taken to combat human trafficking, alongside new developments regarding the recent boat disaster near the Greek island of Gavdos.

21 December,2024 08:53 AM IST | Islamabad | ANI

Germany: 2 killed, at least 68 injured in suspected attack at Magdeburg market

The tragic incident, which unfolded in the heart of the popular holiday market, left 68 people injured.

21 December,2024 08:50 AM IST | Germany | ANI
Pak PM orders action against officials involved in human trafficking scandal

Pak PM orders action against officials involved in human trafficking scandal

The meeting was updated on preventive measures taken to combat human trafficking, alongside new developments regarding the recent boat disaster near the Greek island of Gavdos.

21 December,2024 08:53 AM IST | Islamabad | ANI
Germany: 2 killed, at least 68 injured in suspected attack at Magdeburg market

Germany: 2 killed, at least 68 injured in suspected attack at Magdeburg market

The tragic incident, which unfolded in the heart of the popular holiday market, left 68 people injured.

21 December,2024 08:50 AM IST | Germany | ANI
Biden administration cancels more loans

Biden administration cancels more loans

Biden has canceled USD 180 billion in federal student loans.

21 December,2024 08:47 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Lawmakers clash in Taiwan’s legislature

Lawmakers clash in Taiwan’s legislature

Some lawmakers were injured in the clash.

21 December,2024 08:45 AM IST | Taipei | Agencies
Sri Lankan Navy rescues 102 Rohingya, including 25 children

Sri Lankan Navy rescues 102 Rohingya, including 25 children

“We are still unable to verify the cause for their distress in the sea or where they were heading,” the navy spokesman said on speculation that they could be heading to either Australia or Indonesia.

21 December,2024 08:44 AM IST | Colombo | Agencies

IN PHOTOS: Israeli airstrikes hit Houthi areas in Yemen after missile attack

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's rebel-held capital, Sanaa, and the port city of Hodeida early on December 19, 2024, following a missile attack on Israel by the Houthi rebels. At least nine people were killed in the strikes, which targeted power stations and the Ras Isa oil terminal on the Red Sea. (PICS/AFP) 

19 December,2024 02:02 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
Malaysia to resume hunt for ‘missing’ flight MH370

Malaysia to resume hunt for ‘missing’ flight MH370

Texas-based marine robotics firm Ocean Infinity will continue the seabed search operation at a new 15,000-square-kilometer site in the ocean next year.

21 December,2024 08:39 AM IST | Kuala Lumpur | Agencies

Russia targets Kyiv with ballistic missile

Russia targets Kyiv with ballistic missile

Says attack was in response to Ukraine firing US-made missiles

21 December,2024 08:37 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies

Many states show interest in BRICS, says Russian President Vladimir Putin

Many states show interest in BRICS, says Russian President Vladimir Putin

Answering a question from a journalist from Tatarstan about BRICS, the Russian head of state emphasised that the association works for the interests of the member states, as per TV BRICS

20 December,2024 10:37 AM IST | Moscow | ANI

House rejects Donald Trump-backed plan on government shutdown

House rejects Donald Trump-backed plan on government shutdown

In a hastily-convened evening vote punctuated by angry outbursts over the self-made crisis, the lawmakers failed to reach the two-thirds threshold needed for passage -- but House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared determined to try again before Friday's midnight deadline

20 December,2024 10:36 AM IST | Washington | AP

Germany Car Attack: German police nabs the Saudi doctor who rammed into market

    Germany Car Attack: German police nabs the Saudi doctor who rammed into market

     In a tragic turn of events, a Saudi driver killed at least two people and injured 60 others after ramming into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Dec 20. One of the victims was a young child, according to Saxony-Anhalt premier Reiner Haseloff. The suspect, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor with a permanent residence, was arrested by German Police. Police have not disclosed casualty details but confirmed a large-scale operation at the market.

    21 December,2024 09:25 PM IST
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