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Washington and Abuja previously said they targeted IS-linked militants, without providing details on which of Nigeria's myriad armed groups were attacked.
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Bangladesh’s BMJP plans to contest 91 seats, seeks alliances with BNP or Jamaat to boost minority turnout, and urges India to shift its stance.
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A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.0 on the Richter Scale struck Taiwan on Saturday, according to the country's weather agency.
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A December 22 report by international consultancy Rhodium Group estimates that China's real economic growth in 2025 likely ranged between 2.5 and 3 per cent, nearly half of the officially declared 5.2 per cent expansion.
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While all five injured males are conscious and breathing, the police said that the incident remains under investigation.
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The announcement was made by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which said Israel and Somaliland had agreed to establish full diplomatic relations.
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The incident occurred in Khyber district, and the injured were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The condition of some of the injured in the blast is critical, a police official said.
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More than 500 drones and 40 missiles — including Kinzhal hypersonic weapons — were launched in strikes that continued long into Saturday
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The soldier acted "in severe violation of his authority" and his weapon had been confiscated, the military said.
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China is known for its technology and manufacturing hub for its electronic tools, but now it is also surprising that China is importing surveillance camera technology from the US.
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Italian firms could lose up to €250 million after the EU renewed its ban on sanitary ware exports to Russia under the bloc’s 19th sanctions package.
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He also has a "1984 Sikh genocide memorial" in the office, according to a post on X.
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Malaysian Member of Parliament RSN Rayer said the incident had deeply disturbed legislators across party lines and prompted calls for tougher measures, including possible restrictions on Bangladeshi visas and entry into Malaysia.
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The country is prepared for attacks by "non-state actors" on critical infrastructure and for cyber attacks, but its military still faces major equipment gaps, Thomas Suessli told the NZZ newspaper.
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Zelenskiy says he will meet Trump soon as US-led peace talks accelerate, with security guarantees and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in focus.
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The test was conducted by researchers at China’s National University of Defence Technology, who accelerated a magnetic levitation vehicle weighing about 1,000 kg to the record speed.
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China is advancing AI as a strategic industry, investing heavily in new technologies to drive economic growth and global competitiveness
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Following his death, protests broke out in the capital of Dhaka, with a fresh wave of protests breaking out today as the activists gathered at Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection to call for justice for the slain leader.
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Pakistan has lost thousands of doctors, engineers and accountants in two years, official data shows, contradicting claims that overseas migration is a 'brain gain'.
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Under the new rules, effective on July 1 next year, all entities involved in the design, production, import, maintenance and operation of drones must obtain airworthiness certification.
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The development was confirmed by the defence ministers of both the countries through a joint statement
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India and New Zealand concluded a comprehensive and long-awaited FTA, marking a major economic and strategic milestone in India's engagement with the Indo-Pacific region.
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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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A 77-year-old woman from Tokyo died, police said. Out of the 26 injured, five were reported to be in serious condition.
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The air alert comes as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss a proposed plan to end the fighting that has killed tens of thousands since 2022.
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According to local media reports, a group of people tried to forcefully enter the venue after they were denied entry.
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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 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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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 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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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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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 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 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 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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A Palestinian attacker killed two and injured two others in northern Israel after ramming a car into pedestrians and stabbing a woman. Israeli forces launched retaliatory operations in the assailant’s West Bank hometown.
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French police arrested a suspect who stabbed three women on Paris’s Line 3 metro. The attacks, occurring at central stations during festive season, prompted reinforced security and emergency response.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Citing officials at the Syrian Health Ministry, SANA said that eight people were killed and 18 others injured in the blast, according to preliminary figures.
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Moscow has shown little inclination to abandon its hardline territorial demands that Ukraine fully withdraw from the eastern region of Donbas and end efforts to join NATO.
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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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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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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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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.
