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Hindu Man Injured After Being Attacked By Mob, Set On Fire In Bangladesh

Khokon Das, another Hindu man, was attacked by a violent group in Bangladesh. The 50-year-old was injured after the attack and set on fire. The incident took place on December 31 in the Shariatpur district of the country.

Published on: 01.01.2026 10:45
Foreign Tourists Among Swiss Bar Fire Victims, Many Have Severe Burns

Crans Montana Blast: Swiss police said "several tens of people" are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year's celebration.

Published on: 01.01.2026 10:30
40 Killed In Fire During New Year Party At Swiss Ski Resort Bar: Report

Crans Montana Blast: Several people were killed and many others injured in a massive explosion at a luxury ski resort town in Switzerland's Crans Montana.

Published on: 01.01.2026 10:16
Rajnath Singh Signs Condolence Book For Zia At Bangladesh High Commission

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday signed the Condolence Book in the High Commission of Bangladesh in Delhi.

Published on: 01.01.2026 10:04
Trump Gets Wrong Country, Wrong Bird In Rant Against Windmill

US President Donald Trump has blamed wind turbines for killing iconic American bald eagles in a year's end social media post that hit on one of his pet peeves.

Published on: 01.01.2026 09:51
Lakes, Forests, Ski Trains: All About Swiss Town Where Bar Fire Killed Dozens

Crans Montana Blast: A fire at a bar in a luxury ski resort in the Swiss Alps during New Year's celebrations has left several people dead and injured, police in Switzerland said early on Thursday.

Published on: 01.01.2026 09:48
"Never Lose Money...": As Warren Buffett Retires From Berkshire, A Look At His Most Memorable Quotes

The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him.

Published on: 01.01.2026 08:44
"Spare Us His Crocodile Tears": Trump Shares Editorial Critical Of Putin

President Donald Trump appeared to signal his displeasure with Russian President Vladimir Putin by sharing a New York Post editorial that sharply criticizes the Kremlin and argues Trump should "turn up the heat" on Russia.

Published on: 01.01.2026 08:32
Trump Pulls National Guard From Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland Amid Setbacks

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, following a series of legal setbacks over his military deployments in US cities.

Published on: 01.01.2026 08:28
France Aims To Ban Social Media For Children Under 15 From September: Report

France plans to ban children under 15 from social media sites and to prohibit mobile phones in high schools from September 2026, local media reported on Wednesday, moves that underscore rising public angst over the impact of online harms on minors.

Published on: 01.01.2026 08:26
H-1B Visa Delays: Amazon Lets Affected Staff Work From India Until March, But With Strict Restrictions

While this breaks from the company's mandatory five-day-in-office rule, it includes substantial restrictions.

Published on: 01.01.2026 08:24
Watch: Times Square Ball Drop Rings In 2026 In New York City

The world welcomed 2026 at 12 am on January 1. Crowds rang in the New Year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows.

Published on: 01.01.2026 08:10
Chinese Man's Attempts To Hand-Feed Venomous Pet Snake Ends In Thumb Amputation

Huang was hand-feeding the snake because it had fallen ill and was unable to eat on its own.

Published on: 01.01.2026 08:03
"I Did Fight Back": Queen Camilla Recalls Being Assaulted As Teen

Britains Queen Camilla on Wednesday spoke publicly for the first time about her personal experience of indecent assault, saying that speaking out was one way she could use her royal platform to shine a light on the epidemic of violence against women

Published on: 01.01.2026 07:41
World Welcomes 2026 With Fireworks, Light Shows And Quiet Reflections

From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdued approach.

Published on: 01.01.2026 07:37
Pics: Times Square To Burj Khalifa, How The World Welcomed 2026

New Year 2026: Countries around the welcomed the New Year with grand celebrations, countdown parties and festive gatherings.

Published on: 01.01.2026 07:30
UAE Targets 5 World Records With New Years Eve Fireworks, Drone Shows

The UAE welcomed the New Year with fireworks and drone displays across several emirates, as organisers aimed to break five world records on New Years Eve.

Published on: 01.01.2026 07:08
Kenyan Woman Alleges Racial Bias After Airline Downgrades Her: "Given Whites Our Business Class Seats"

The airline clarified that the flight operated with a different aircraft than originally scheduled, which had significantly fewer business class seats.

Published on: 01.01.2026 06:04
US Embassy's "Significant Criminal Penalties" Warning For Illegal Immigrants

As US President Donald Trump prepares for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026, the United States Embassy in India has warned migrants that breaking the country's law will be punished with "significant criminal penalties".

Published on: 01.01.2026 05:58
Indian-Origin Zohran Mamdani Takes Oath As New York's First Muslim Mayor

Zohran Mamdani has taken the oath as the new mayor of New York City at a historic ceremony at a decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.

Published on: 01.01.2026 05:52

News from Arabic Countries

UAE won’t lose “influence in Yemen” after withdrawal

Luciano Zaccara on the UAE’s decision to withdraw its forces from Yemen, which could alter its regional influence.

Published on: 01.01.2026 10:36
Can Syria’s new banknotes help rebuild the economy?

Can Syria’s new banknotes rebuild the economy?

Published on: 01.01.2026 10:23
Search for survivors after US military strike on alleged drug convoy

The US says a search is underway for survivors after it bombed what it said was a suspected drug trafficking convoy.

Published on: 01.01.2026 09:25
At least 10 killed in an explosion at Swiss ski resort town

An explosion ripped through a popular bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations.

Published on: 01.01.2026 09:00
The world is still failing its children. We can change that in 2026

A new innovative aid model is needed to reflect the needs of children and their communities and adapt to new realities.

Published on: 01.01.2026 08:21
Why are some African countries banning US citizens from entry?

Mali and Burkina Faso are the latest to issue 'tit-for-tat' bans on visas for US citizens with immediate effect.

Published on: 01.01.2026 08:10
LIVE: Israel’s ban on 37 aid groups kicks in, Gaza starts 2026 with despair

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail is expected across Palestine, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department.

Published on: 01.01.2026 07:48
Israel escalates West Bank demolitions amid illegal settlement expansion

Bulldozers flatten refugee housing while Israel approves 126 settler housing units and targets UN agencies.

Published on: 01.01.2026 07:46
Gaza’s new year begins with a struggle for survival and dignity

Sanaa and Batoul embody Gaza's resilience, facing war, famine, and loss with little hope for a better life.

Published on: 01.01.2026 07:31
Palestine was the deadliest place to be a journalist in 2025: Media union

Of 128 journalists killed globally last year, 56 were Palestinian, the International Federation of Journalists said.

Published on: 01.01.2026 07:29
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s mayor

Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office.

Published on: 01.01.2026 07:13
Photos: Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City’s first Muslim mayor

Making history, Mamdani took his oath with his hand placed on a Quran.

Published on: 01.01.2026 06:54
Dozens presumed dead, 100 injured in blaze at Swiss ski resort town

The New Year’s Eve fire occurred in a bar called Le Constellation in the Swiss town of Crans-Montana.

Published on: 01.01.2026 06:53
All the big elections to look out for in 2026

From the February vote in Bangladesh to the November US midterms, here is a calendar of key election dates.

Published on: 01.01.2026 06:44
Zohran Mamdani takes oath as New York mayor with historic Quran

Incoming mayor uses edition symbolising New York City history; to use two family Qurans in public ceremony on Friday.

Published on: 01.01.2026 05:31
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor

Mamdani, the US city's first Muslim mayor, is also the youngest person to be inaugurated in generations.

Published on: 01.01.2026 05:23
China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan ‘unstoppable’

Taiwan's Lai pledges to defend national sovereignty after Beijing holds live-fire drills around island.

Published on: 01.01.2026 04:10
Bangladesh’s big question: Will Khaleda Zia’s son build on her legacy?

Khaleda's death marks the end of an era. But will it be the start of a new one under Khaleda's son Tarique Rahman?

Published on: 01.01.2026 03:44
‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games

People on the island have grown so accustomed to Chinese displays of power that life continues as usual.

Published on: 01.01.2026 02:50
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,407

These are the key developments from day 1,407 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 01.01.2026 02:49
US kills five in attack on alleged drug boats, search for survivors ongoing

Latest attacks bring total number of boat strikes to 33 and the number of people killed to at least 112 since September.

Published on: 01.01.2026 01:03
New Year’s Eve celebrations as the world welcomes 2026

As the world enters 2026, cities celebrate with fireworks, concerts and gatherings across different time zones.

Published on: 31.12.2025 22:46
Trump says ‘removing’ National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland

US president backs away from troop deployment to US cities amid legal setbacks, vows return when crime 'begins to soar'.

Published on: 31.12.2025 22:41
US imposes more sanctions on tankers transporting Venezuelan oil

The sanctions come amid President Trump's pressure campaign that critics say is aimed at toppling Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 31.12.2025 22:06
Ivory Coast fight back against Gabon to top AFCON group ahead of Cameroon

Ivorians to face Burkina Faso in last 16 while Cameroon meet South Africa and Mozambique play Nigeria.

Published on: 31.12.2025 21:24