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'Vile woman', 'world-class monster': Why death of China’s one-child policy czar sparked online anger, not mourning
Peng died on December 21 in Beijing. In its official obituary, the Chinese Communist Party described her as an “outstanding leader” in population policy and women’s and children’s issues.
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Pakistan’s oldest brewery gets nod to export alcohol after 50 years: What it says about country's economy
Murree Brewery employs around 2,200 people and is exploring export opportunities across Europe, Asia and Africa as it enters a new phase in its 165-year history.
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Exiled Assad generals are trying to rebuild an insurgency in Syria, hacked messages suggest
Hacked communications and interviews show former regime commanders trying to fund fighters, rebuild influence on Syria’s coast and lobby as far away as Washington.
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What the latest Epstein document release contains, and why it matters
A new batch of nearly 30,000 records includes references to President Trump, subpoenas to Mar-a-Lago tied to the Maxwell case, and emails that shed light on investigators’ next steps after Epstein’s 2019 arrest.
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How US Supreme Court blocked Trump’s bid to deploy National Guard in Chicago area
The justices adopted an outside scholar’s reading of “regular forces,” handing the administration a sharp setback while leaving the Insurrection Act untouched.
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Who is James Blair, White House enforcer driving Trump’s agenda and midterms strategy
Little known outside Washington, the deputy chief of staff has emerged as a central power broker shaping loyalty, legislation and the Republican strategy for the midterms.
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America’s most popular nerve-pain drug is under renewed scrutiny
Once promoted as a safer alternative to opioids, the widely prescribed drug is now linked to withdrawal, overdoses and serious side effects that many patients say they were never warned about.
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'Haram' immunity for Asim Munir: Islamic scholar's rebuke exposes cracks in Pakistan's power fault lines
The controversy follows Munir's appointment on December 27 as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces, a position created through the disputed constitutional amendment.
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Trump uses Christmas message to praise administration, attack Democrats: ‘Radical left scum’
‘Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum that is doing everything possible to destroy our Country, but are failing badly,’ Trump wrote
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US Justice Dept says it could have over a million more Epstein files
The US Justice Department revealed it may have over a million additional Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, which are being reviewed and redacted for release.
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China’s Arunachal claims and deepening Pakistan ties: Why the Pentagon report alarms India
The Pentagon warns that China is exploiting eased border tensions with India while strengthening ties with Pakistan, expanding its nuclear arsenal, and claiming Arunachal Pradesh, raising strategic concerns for New Delhi.
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Watch: White House goes full MAGA this Christmas eve
The White House released a Christmas Eve video reworking a holiday movie scene, replacing festive lights with a glowing “MAGA” sign, sparking strong reactions from supporters online.
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'He's a dead man walking': Donald Trump escalates attacks on late-night TV, targets Stephen Colbert
US President Donald Trump renewed attacks on late-night television, singling out Stephen Colbert, questioning ratings and salaries, and suggesting broadcast licences be reconsidered over coverage he deems hostile.
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Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear submarine plant, oversees test of new anti-air missiles
Kim Jong Un visited a nuclear submarine facility and supervised tests of new anti-air missiles, criticising South Korea’s US-backed submarine plans and calling faster naval nuclearisation an urgent priority.
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‘The Love Nest’: Sukesh Chandrasekhar claims he gifted Jacqueline Fernandez Beverly Hills home in Christmas letter
Alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar claimed in a Christmas letter that he gifted actress Jacqueline Fernandez a Beverly Hills home, as she continues to deny any relationship and faces scrutiny in the extortion case.
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How could Zelenskyy’s peace plan change the conflict with Russia?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled a 20-point peace plan, proposing security guarantees, Donbas demilitarisation or economic zones, troop withdrawals, and EU accession, awaiting Russia’s response amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations with the US.
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Deadly blast rocks mosque in Nigeria’s Borno state, worshippers among casualties
An explosion in a mosque in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, killed at least seven worshippers. The blast, suspected as a bombing, highlights ongoing threats from Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents.
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Christmas joy returns to Bethlehem after Gaza war dims past holidays
Bethlehem marked its first festive Christmas in over two years as a Gaza truce held, reviving celebrations muted by war, while Pope Leo XIV called for global peace.
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Bangladesh unrest: Pedestrian killed after crude bomb thrown from Dhaka flyover
A 21-year-old pedestrian was killed instantly after a crude bomb thrown from a flyover struck him in Dhaka’s Moghbazar area, as Bangladesh continues to witness unrest and violence.
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Bangladesh: ISKCON vice president alleges Hindus were locked inside homes before arson attacks
ISKCON Kolkata Vice President Radharaman Das alleges extremists in Bangladesh are targeting Hindus by locking families inside homes before arson attacks, amid wider unrest, mob violence and rising concerns over minority safety.
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US set to overhaul H-1B lottery system: Why Indians could feel the biggest impact | Explained
The move comes amid a broader immigration crackdown under the Trump administration that has targeted both legal and illegal migration, including tighter visa scrutiny and sharply higher costs for employers.
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‘I won’t fly on a 737 or 787’: Ex-Boeing manager flags deep safety failures, warns against blaming pilots
The June 12 accident involved an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and reignited questions that have lingered since the twin 737 MAX disasters of 2018 and 2019.
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'I don't need rhetoric, just a calendar': How an Indian student exposed Pakistan’s terror narrative at Oxford Union | WATCH
Viraansh Bhanushali anchored his argument in personal memory, beginning with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. He reminded the audience that one of the targets was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
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Indian vlogger detained in China over Arunachal remarks, recounts 15-hour ordeal on social media | WATCH
The incident occurred on November 16, shortly after Mittal entered China. Anant Mittal later shared a detailed account of what he described as a disturbing and frightening experience through an Instagram post
