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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.
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Pune Al-Qaeda case: How ATS probe into Zubair Hangargekar exposes new terror hubs in Afghanistan and Hong Kong
The ATS alleged that Hangargekar and his associates were using the ideology of terror organisations such as ISIS and Al Qaeda to push the idea of establishing a Khilafat state and implementing Sharia law in India.
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'They killed my husband': Indian-origin man dies at Canadian hospital, wife alleges fatal delay
Prashant Sreekumar died of a suspected cardiac arrest at Grey Nuns Community Hospital after what his family says was an hours-long delay in treatment despite repeated complaints of severe chest pain.
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Trump’s official Christmas posts go overtly Christian, sparking church-state debate
Overtly Christian language used by federal agencies and cabinet members in official holiday greetings has drawn criticism from civil liberties groups and renewed scrutiny of church-state boundaries.
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Why fine wine investors are still losing money in 2025
Prices of Burgundy, Bordeaux and vintage Champagne have slid back to pre-pandemic levels as US tariffs, weak demand and better-performing assets sap enthusiasm, even as a tentative Asian rebound offers faint hope.
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US strikes in Nigeria: What happened, what Trump said, and what’s at stake
The US hit Islamic State-linked militants in northwest Nigeria after President Trump publicly threatened to cut aid and intervene militarily over claims of anti-Christian killings—claims Nigeria rejects and that remain disputed.
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How AI ‘world models’ could change the way video games are made and played
New artificial intelligence systems that generate entire 3D environments are being pitched as a turning point for a $190 billion industry—but they are also stirring anxiety among developers and artists.
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America’s half-empty power grid could hold the key to lower electricity bills
The US electricity system is built for rare moments of extreme demand. Some researchers say using its unused capacity more intelligently could ease rising prices—if utilities and big power users are willing to change.
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‘Band Karo’: Pakistan minister’s live TV interview interrupted by mystery intruder, sparks theories | Watch
Iqbal later posted a clarification on his X handle, saying that the disruption occured due to someone having an argument nearby.
