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‘He doesn’t have anything until I approve it’: Trump’s tough tone on Zelenskyy’s peace plan ahead of talks
Zelenskyy is expected to meet Trump in Florida on Sunday and told reporters he will present a new 20-point peace plan
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Putin opens door to further dialogue following receipt of Trump-era Ukraine peace proposals
Russia confirmed contact with the Trump administration after receiving US-backed peace proposals on Ukraine, as Moscow analysed the ideas and agreed to continue dialogue while Kyiv prepared further talks.
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China sanctions 20 US defence firms, 10 executives over Taiwan arms sale
China on Friday imposed sanctions on 20 US defence companies and 10 executives following Donald Trump’s approval of an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, warning of firm countermeasures over Taiwan issues.
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'Govt has no interest in...': Hadi’s brother warns of siege on Yunus residence, accuses government of ignoring justice
Sharif Osman Hadi’s brother, Omar, threatened to lay siege to Jamuna and the cantonment if justice is not delivered for the slain youth leader, amid nationwide protests and unrest.
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Pakistan seeks UK action after threat to Field Marshal Asim Munir at Bradford protest
Pakistan has sought UK intervention after an alleged threat against Field Marshal Asim Munir at a Bradford protest, highlighting tensions with overseas supporters and political disputes involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party.
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Deadly blast hits Alawite mosque in Homs amid rising sectarian violence
At least eight worshippers were killed when explosives ripped through an Alawite mosque in Syria’s Homs during Friday prayers, as an Islamist group claimed responsibility amid mounting sectarian violence nationwide.
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Winter storms cancel 1,500 US flights as snow and floods disrupt holiday travel
Severe winter storms and heavy rain disrupted US holiday travel, forcing airlines to cancel about 1,500 flights as snow hit the Midwest and Northeast and flooding affected parts of California.
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US Christmas Day strikes in Nigeria: What we know about the targets, timing and strategy
US Christmas Day air strikes on suspected Islamic State-linked targets in northwest Nigeria have raised questions over sovereignty, targeting and timing, as analysts debate the strategy and warn further operations may follow.
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Israel recognises Somaliland, sparking Condemnation from Egypt, Somalia and Turkey
Israel formally recognised Somaliland, establishing diplomatic ties, while Egypt, Turkey, Somalia, and regional blocs condemned the move, citing threats to Somali sovereignty and regional stability amid strategic and economic motivations.
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Trump’s Christmas: Faith, force and blame, what message was he sending?
Trump’s 2025 Christmas blended military action, political threats, and Christian messaging, reflecting his personal, messianic approach to politics, contrasting official White House religious statements, and highlighting the rise of Christian nationalism in U.S. politics.
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Islamabad summons UK diplomat, seeks probe over viral video threatening military chief Munir
Pakistan summoned Britain’s deputy high commissioner after a video from an Imran Khan support rally in England appeared to threaten army chief Asim Munir, prompting calls for a UK investigation.
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Over 1,000 Imran Khan supporters arrested as PTI launches fresh protests in Lahore
Pakistan police arrested over 1,000 PTI supporters and blocked protest convoys in Lahore to prevent street demonstrations demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.
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Australia issues alert on fake Rabies vaccine in India, urges travellers to get revaccinated
Authorities said travellers who were vaccinated in India from November 1, 2023, onwards could be at serious risk because the fake vaccines may be ineffective.
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Security guarantees, territory and nuclear plant stall Ukraine–US peace framework
Ukraine–US talks on ending Russia’s war remain stalled over security guarantees, territory and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, as Kyiv and Washington consult Moscow and agree to continue dialogue on framework.
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‘Indians will be singled out, temples will be bombed’: Racist US journalist calls for mass deportation, sparks outrage
The language and tone of the post were widely criticised by users, with several calling it a thinly veiled threat against Indians rather than a warning.
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Christmas eve miracle: US player buys $2 lottery ticket, strikes $1.8 billion jackpot win
The prize is the second-largest lottery jackpot ever in the United States and the biggest Powerball win of 2025, according to Powerball. The winner can choose a lump sum cash payout of $834.9 million.
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Kim Jong Un orders expansion of missile production in 2026 to 'bolster up war deterrent'
During a visit to munitions factories with senior officials, the state-run Korean Central News Agency said Kim directed authorities to prepare for a heavy production schedule in the coming year.
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China sanctions 20 US defence firms over $11.1 billion Taiwan arms deal: The flashpoint and what comes next
The proposed arms sales, which still require approval by the US Congress, come amid rising concerns in Taipei over a possible military move by China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory.
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New ‘air force’ wing, shadow provinces, leadership reshuffle: Why TTP’s 2026 expansion plan spells trouble for Pakistan
The inclusion of an air force wing is being seen as a major propaganda and operational leap, underlining the growing threat the group poses to Pakistan’s already fragile internal security situation.
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Dec 25 ‘end of world’ prophecy fails, Ghana ‘prophet’ delays disaster and buys ₹80 lakh car: Ebo Enoch’s story unpacked
When nothing happened on December 25, Enoch released a fresh video, insisting that the prophecy had not failed. He said the catastrophe was delayed after further prayer and divine intervention.
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Two Indians killed in Toronto in a week: Canadian journalist flags rising anti-Indian sentiment, slams police
The criticism comes after the killing of Himanshi Khurana, a 30-year-old woman of Indian origin, whose body was found inside a residence in Toronto last week.
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‘Junta with nuclear weapons’: What Bush-Putin declassified talks reveal about Pakistan and why India was right
Behind closed doors between 2001 and 2008, both Vladimir Putin and George Bush openly questioned Pakistan’s stability, the role of its military, and the dangers of nuclear proliferation.
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India condemns anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh, flags 2,900 incidents against minorities
The MEA said it strongly condemned the recent gruesome killing of a Hindu youth and expected that those responsible would be brought to justice at the earliest.
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'I'm never ever going to Bangladesh': Singer Armaan Khan blacklists Dhaka, cancels concert amid attacks on Hindus
Armaan Khan announced that he cancelled his scheduled concert on the same evening, citing ongoing violence against Hindus and reports of musical instruments being destroyed.
