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USA: Chinese national sentenced to 10 years in prison for laundering $62 million in illegal drug proceeds

USA: Chinese national sentenced to 10 years in prison for laundering $62 million in illegal drug proceeds

Bangladesh: 17 Christian houses burned down in Bandarban on Christmas eve

At least 17 houses belonging to the Christian community members were torched by unknown attackers on Christmas eve in Bangladesh's Bandarban region on the intervening night of December 24 and 25, media reports said.

South Korea: Lawmakers vote to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo

Less than two weeks after the South Korean Parliament stripped President Yoon Suk Yeol of his power over his short-lived martial law, the country's lawmakers on Friday voted to impeach prime minister and acting president Han Duck-soo, plunging the nation into a political crisis.

South Korea: Lawmakers vote to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo

Less than two weeks after the South Korean Parliament stripped President Yoon Suk Yeol of his power over his short-lived martial law, the country's lawmakers on Friday voted to impeach prime minister and acting president Han Duck-soo, plunging the nation into a political crisis.

Ukraine captures injured North Korean soldier who was fighting for Russia, claims South Korea

South Korean spy agency has confirmed that Ukraine captured a wounded North Korean soldier who was sent to the country to support Russia's ongoing conflict against the neighbouring country.

Ukraine captures injured North Korean soldier who was fighting for Russia, claims South Korea

South Korean spy agency has confirmed that Ukraine captured a wounded North Korean soldier who was sent to the country to support Russia's ongoing conflict against the neighbouring country.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus escapes unhurt as Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen airport

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and other UN staff members were present at the international airport in Sanaa when an Israeli airstrike hit it.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus escapes unhurt as Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen airport

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and other UN staff members were present at the international airport in Sanaa when an Israeli airstrike hit it.

China’s likely 6th generation stealth fighter takes flight; India faces rising aerial threat near borders

A video showcasing a new Chinese stealth fighter jet, possibly a 6th-generation strike aircraft, has surfaced on social media, reported NDTV.

15,000 Taliban fighters march to Pakistani border after deadly airstrikes

The tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated dramatically, with reports of around 15,000 Taliban fighters marching toward the Pakistani border, media reports said.

15,000 Taliban fighters march to Pakistani border after deadly airstrikes

The tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated dramatically, with reports of around 15,000 Taliban fighters marching toward the Pakistani border, media reports said.

Azerbaijan Airlines crash: Experts suggest possible missile strike by Russia near Kazakhstan

Baku: Military experts have suggested that the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed near Kazakhstan's Aqtau on Christmas Day, en route from Baku to Grozny in Russia, may have been "accidentally struck" by a Russian surface-to-air missile or antiaircraft fire, media reports said.

Canada announces change to immigration system, likely to impact Indians seeking permanent residence

New Delhi/IBNS: Canada has announced some significant changes to its Express Entry immigration system which are likely to impact the Indians seeking to migrate to the North American country for better job opportunities.

Canada announces change to immigration system, likely to impact Indians seeking permanent residence

New Delhi/IBNS: Canada has announced some significant changes to its Express Entry immigration system which are likely to impact the Indians seeking to migrate to the North American country for better job opportunities.

Azerbaijan Airlines tragedy: 32 passengers rescued, flight attempted several emergency landing before crashing

A total of 32 passengers have been rescued after a passenger plane with 67 onboard flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau city on Wednesday, media reports said.

Azerbaijan Airlines tragedy: 32 passengers rescued, flight attempted several emergency landing before crashing

A total of 32 passengers have been rescued after a passenger plane with 67 onboard flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau city on Wednesday, media reports said.

Azerbaijan Airlines crash: 32 passengers rescued, flight attempted several emergency landing before crashing

A total of 32 passengers have been rescued after a passenger plane with 67 onboard flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau city on Wednesday, media reports said.

President Zelenskyy describes Russian attack on Ukraine on Christmas Day as 'inhumane'

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday described the Russian aerial attack on his nation on Christmas Day as 'inhumane'.

UN General Assembly approves $3.72 billion budget for 2025

The General Assembly wrapped up the main part of its 79th session on Tuesday, approving a $3.72 billion budget for the United Nations in 2025 and adopting a new programme to support landlocked developing countries.

UN General Assembly approves $3.72 billion budget for 2025

The General Assembly wrapped up the main part of its 79th session on Tuesday, approving a $3.72 billion budget for the United Nations in 2025 and adopting a new programme to support landlocked developing countries.

Twenty-seven survive after Azerbaijan Airlines flight with 67 onboard crashes in Kazakhstan

At least 27 people are believed to have survived after a passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau city on Wednesday, media reports said.

Twenty-seven survives after Azerbaijan Airlines flight with 67 onboard crashes in Kazakhstan

At least 27 people are believed to have survived after a passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau city on Wednesday, media reports said.

Twenty-seven survives after Azerbaijan Airlines flight with 67 onboard crashes in Kazakhstan

At least 27 people are believed to have survived after a passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau city on Wednesday, media reports said.

Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane enroute to Russia with over 70 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan

A passenger plane of Azerbaijan Airlines carrying over 70 people crashed near Aktau airport in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, media reports said.

Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane enroute to Russia with over 70 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan

A passenger plane of Azerbaijan Airlines carrying over 70 people crashed near Aktau airport in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, media reports said.

Syria: Christmas tree set on fire by suspected 'Islamists', Christians protest

Christians demonstrated in several Syrian cities, demanding protection, after unidentified people set a Christmas tree on fire in Suqaylabiyah town on Monday, media reports said.

Syria: Christmas tree set on fire by suspected 'Islamists', Christians protest

Christians demonstrated in several Syrian cities, demanding protection, after unidentified people set a Christmas tree on fire in Suqaylabiyah town on Monday, media reports said.

Pakistan strikes TTP camps in Afghanistan, Taliban government claims civilians killed

Pakistan on Tuesday said its fighter jets bombed four locations where camps of banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were located in Afghanistan's Pak­tika province which left several terrorists killed or wounded, media reports said.

Pakistan strikes TTP camps in Afghanistan, Taliban government claims civilians killed

Pakistan on Tuesday said its fighter jets bombed four locations where camps of banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were located in Afghanistan's Pak­tika province which left several terrorists killed or wounded, media reports said.