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January 1, 2025 11:32 AM

Russia imposes new tourist tax

In Russia, a new tourist tax has come into effect across the country from today, replacing the previous resort fee. According to the RIA Novosti news agency, travelers staying in hotels and other accommodations will contribute an additional 1 percent of their lodging costs. This is intended to bol...

January 1, 2025 10:22 AM

US-led airstrikes hit military sites controlled by Houthi group in Yemen

In Yemen's capital, Sanaa, US-led airstrikes hit the military sites controlled by the Houthi group. According to a Houthi-run TV channel, key sites hit included the Defence Ministry building, the 1st Armor Division, and an ammunition manufacturing facility.      The strikes caused significant ...

December 31, 2024 7:38 PM

Russia Launches Aerial Attack on Ukraine with Missiles & Drones

Russia launched an aerial attack on Ukraine today, striking the capital and other regions with multiple missiles and drones. Ukraine said that it downed six of 21 missiles launched overnight and in the early morning by Russia. The Ukrainian Interior Ministry said that a woman was wounded in the Kyiv...

December 31, 2024 8:01 PM

World Rings in 2025 with Spectacular Celebrations from Kiribati to Times Square

People across the globe are bidding farewell to 2024 and welcoming 2025, as cities around the world prepare for New Year celebrations that highlight local cultures and traditions. The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first country to ring in 2025, with its 133,500 citizens celebrating the n...

December 31, 2024 2:07 PM

Chinese state-sponsored hackers breach US treasury department

The US treasury department was hacked by Chinese state-sponsored hackers earlier this month, with several of unclassified documents and access to many employee workstations. The spokesperson of the treasury department said, the breach was orchestrated via a third-party cyber security service provide...

December 31, 2024 11:08 AM

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in UAE-brokered Deal

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Russian defence ministry said it has swapped 150 Ukrainian soldiers held captive for an equal number of Russian troops. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy said, 189 Ukrainians hav...

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