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Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khalifa Medical City becomes first hospital globally to administer ITVISMA for spinal muscular atrophy

December 29, 2025 4:42 PM December 29, 2025 4:42 PM

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Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khalifa Medical City becomes first hospital globally to administer ITVISMA for spinal muscular atrophy

Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City has become the first hospital globally to administer ITVISMA, a one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy, marking a milestone in precision medicine. The treatment was delivered on December 28, 2025, under the supervision of the Department of Health,...

13 people killed and 98 injured after a passenger train derails in Mexico

December 29, 2025 2:15 PM December 29, 2025 2:15 PM

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13 people killed and 98 injured after a passenger train derails in Mexico

In Mexico, at least 13 people were killed, and 98 were injured after a passenger train on the Interoceanic Corridor of Isthmus of Tehuantepec derailed on the Salina Cruz-Coatzacoalcos route, the Mexican Navy said. The train was carrying about 250 passengers. Of the injured, 36 remain hospitalise...

Strong winter storm moves east across the United States, bringing snow, rain and sharp temperature drops

December 29, 2025 1:35 PM December 29, 2025 1:35 PM

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Strong winter storm moves east across the United States, bringing snow, rain and sharp temperature drops

A strong winter storm moved east across the United States, bringing very different weather to different regions. Parts of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes saw heavy snow and strong winds, with whiteout or blizzard conditions making travel dangerous and snowfall reaching more than a foot in some are...

Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy win bronze at 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championships

December 29, 2025 12:15 PM December 29, 2025 12:15 PM

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Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy win bronze at 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championships

In Chess, India's Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy won the bronze medals in the men's and women's sections, respectively, as Magnus Carlsen and Alexandra Goryachkina won the titles in the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Women’s World Rapid Championships played in Doha, Qatar, yesterday. Carlsen fi...

Sri Lanka extends state of public emergency following Ditwah cyclone

December 29, 2025 11:27 AM December 29, 2025 11:27 AM

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Sri Lanka extends state of public emergency following Ditwah cyclone

In Sri Lanka, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended the state of public emergency declared a month ago when the Ditwah cyclone made its landfall, leaving a trail of destruction. The gazette notifying the extension by one month was issued by the Secretary to the President to ensure “...

AISPLB condemns atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh

December 29, 2025 11:05 AM December 29, 2025 11:05 AM

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AISPLB condemns atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh

All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) has condemned the atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. It said, Islam prohibits the killing of any innocent person and those doing so in the name of religion should refrain from it. The condemnation came at the AISPLB's annual convention h...

Former England cricketer Hugh Morris dies at age of 62

December 29, 2025 7:36 AM December 29, 2025 7:36 AM

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Former England cricketer Hugh Morris dies at age of 62

Former England cricketer Hugh Morris passed away at the age of 62 yesterday. He was diagnosed with bowel cancer in January 2022. Morris was a prolific opening batter who won three Test caps in 1991 and also led England A on tours to South Africa, the West Indies and Sri Lanka. As a Cricket admin...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami announces expanded Electoral Alliance with NCP and LDP

December 28, 2025 10:18 PM December 28, 2025 10:18 PM

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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami announces expanded Electoral Alliance with NCP and LDP

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami today announced the formation of an expanded electoral alliance with the National Citizen Party (NCP) and the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary elections. Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman made the announcement at an emergency press c...

19th Chitwan Elephant and Tourism Festival concludes in Nepal

December 28, 2025 9:49 PM December 28, 2025 9:49 PM

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19th Chitwan Elephant and Tourism Festival concludes in Nepal

In Nepal, the 19th Chitwan Elephant and Tourism Festival concluded today in Sauraha, Chitwan, blending tourism promotion, cultural celebration, and elephant conservation activities. About 80 elephants participated in parades, contests, and special events, with the final day featuring traditional ele...

French actor and singer Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91

December 28, 2025 7:03 PM December 28, 2025 7:03 PM

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French actor and singer Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91

French actor and singer Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Bardot shot to international fame in 1956 with 'And God Created Woman'. In the early 1970s, she announced her retirement from acting and became active politically and became an outspoken campaigner for animal rights. Paying tribute...

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Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khalifa Medical City becomes first hospital globally to administer ITVISMA for spinal muscular atrophy

13 people killed and 98 injured after a passenger train derails in Mexico

Strong winter storm moves east across the United States, bringing snow, rain and sharp temperature drops

Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy win bronze at 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championships

Sri Lanka extends state of public emergency following Ditwah cyclone

AISPLB condemns atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh

Former England cricketer Hugh Morris dies at age of 62

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami announces expanded Electoral Alliance with NCP and LDP

19th Chitwan Elephant and Tourism Festival concludes in Nepal

French actor and singer Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91

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PM Modi to Visit Gujarat, Attend Somnath Swabhiman Parv and Major Development Programmes

World Hindi Day 2026: Promoting Hindi on Global Platforms

World Book Fair 2026 Begins, Celebrating Literature & Culture

Operation Sindoor forced Pakistan to carry out hurried constitutional amendments: CDS G...

Himachal Pradesh: Bus Accident in Sirmaur District Leaves 14 Dead, Many Injured