International

January 1, 2025 3:16 PM

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Germany: Several injured in knife attack in Berlin

In Germany, several people were injured, including two hospitalized, in a random knife attack in western Berlin on New Year's Eve. The German police said the incident took place early this morning outside a supermarket. According to media reports, witnesses said the assailant stabbed indiscriminatel...

January 1, 2025 2:14 PM

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Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine halted as transit deal expires

Russian natural gas exports via the Soviet-era pipelines running through Ukraine to Europe were halted in the early hours of New Year’s Day. The transit deal expired, and Moscow and Kyiv have been unable to reach a new agreement to continue the flows. The shutdown of Russia’s oldest gas route to Eur...

January 1, 2025 11:32 AM

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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 bolst...

January 1, 2025 10:22 AM

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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 damage...

December 31, 2024 7:38 PM

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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

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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 3:33 PM

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Bangladesh: Prof. Yunus Pays Tribute to Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh in Dhaka

The head of Interim Government of Bangladesh, Prof. Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday paid a rich tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died last week.   Prof Yunus visited the Indian High Commission at Dhaka and placed a wreath at the portrait of the late Indian ex-prime minister...

December 31, 2024 2:07 PM

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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...