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

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At Least 22 Dead in Jakarta Office Building Fire, Including Pregnant Woman

In Indonesia, at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman, died today when a fire engulfed a seven-story office building in central Jakarta. The blaze broke out on the first floor of the Kemayoran building and spread quickly, sending thick smoke into the sky. Firefighters rescued at least 19 peop...

December 9, 2025 8:53 PM December 9, 2025 8:53 PM

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Bitcoin MENA 2025 Wraps Up in Abu Dhabi, Spotlighting Digital Finance Transformation

Bitcoin MENA 2025, the Middle East’s premier annual conference dedicated to advancing Bitcoin understanding, adoption, and innovation, concluded today at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi after two days of intensive discussions on digital finance transformation in the region. The conference brought togethe...

December 9, 2025 6:48 PM December 9, 2025 6:48 PM

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India, Brunei Reaffirm Commitment to Peace and Stability in Indo-Pacific

India and Brunei today reaffirmed their shared commitment to maintaining peace, stability, and a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region. During the inaugural meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi, both sides welcomed the growing momentum in their defence ...

December 9, 2025 5:04 PM December 9, 2025 5:04 PM

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India and Bangladesh Conduct Mutual Fishermen Release to Address Humanitarian Concerns

India today released 38 Bangladeshi fishermen and Bangladesh released 47 Indian fishermen along with their vessels and repatriated them to their respective countries. The External Affairs Ministry in a statement said that the mutual exchange has been facilitated, keeping in mind the humanitarian and...

December 9, 2025 7:18 PM December 9, 2025 7:18 PM

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Baloch Students Council Condemns Trial of Human Rights Lawyers in Pakistan

The Baloch Students Council (BSC) in Islamabad has condemned the ongoing trial against human rights lawyers in Pakistan, describing the charges filed under the country's Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) as politically motivated. Human rights activist and lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband...

December 9, 2025 4:43 PM December 9, 2025 4:43 PM

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ICG Ship Sarthak Begins Overseas Deployment with Maiden Port Call at Kuwait

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sarthak, an indigenously designed and built Offshore Patrol Vessel has commenced its overseas deployment of Gulf countries with maiden port call at Suwaikh, Kuwait today. ICG said that this maiden port call marks a new chapter in India-Kuwait maritime engagement and ref...

December 9, 2025 4:39 PM December 9, 2025 4:39 PM

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Abu Dhabi Hosts Global AI Show 2025 to Shape Intelligent Futures

Abu Dhabi is hosting the Global AI Show 2025, held under the theme “AI: 2031 - Accelerating Intelligent Futures.” The event brings together technology leaders, researchers, policymakers and major industry players, as the region strengthens its profile as a centre for digital transformation and smart...

December 9, 2025 4:11 PM December 9, 2025 4:11 PM

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Surya Kiran-19: India–Nepal Armies Hold Joint Counter-Terror Exercise

Indian Army and Nepal Army jointly conducted two-day battalion-level validation exercise as part of 19th edition of Exercise SURYAKIRAN in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The exercise highlighted seamless interoperability, synchronised mission planning and coordinated execution of combined tactical operat...