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7 Indians among around 200 injured in German Christmas market attack

Senior prosecutor Horst Walter Nopens said the motive for the attack remains unclear, but the suspect's dissatisfaction with Germany's treatment of Saudi refugees may have played a role

38 dead, 100+ missing in Congo after ferry capsizes in Busira river

Congolese officials have often warned against overloading and vowed to punish those violating safety measures for water transportation

Albania to shut down TikTok for a year over violence among children

There has been increasing concern from Albanian parents after reports of children taking knives and other objects to school to use in quarrels or cases of bullying promoted by stories they see on TikT

US Prez Biden signs govt funding legislation, averts shutdown crisis

The deal funds the government at current levels through March 14 and provides $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers

Rocket fired from Yemen hit Tel Aviv, 16 injured: Israeli military

A further 14 people sustained minor injuries as they rushed to shelters when air raid sirens sounded before the projectile hit just before 4 am Saturday

Death toll in Germany Christmas market attack rises to 5, over 200 injured

Authorities arrested a 50-year-old man at the site of the attack in Magdeburg on Friday evening and took him into custody for questioning. He has lived in Germany for nearly two decades

Pope Francis reprimands staff for gossiping in annual Christmas message

A wheezing and congested sounding Francis, who just turned 88, urged the prelates instead to speak well of one another and undertake a humble examination of their own consciences

Iran hires locals, including minors to attack Israeli targets in Europe

Britain's MI5 has also issued warnings of an increase in Iran-linked attacks. But the Nordic countries are particularly vulnerable

World leaders condemn Magdeburg Christmas market car attack in Germany

At least two people were killed and dozens injured in the attack at a Christmas market

French magazine exposes Pak's links to extremist network Jaish-e-Mohammed

The report highlights the resurgence of the Jaish e Mohammed (JeM), particularly in Bahawalpur area of Punjab province

COP 29 backtracks to address climate crisis in Tibetan Plateau due to China

China has also built major dams on Tibet's major rivers to block access to water to downstream countries

Ex-SC judge Madan Lokur named chairperson of UN Internal Justice Council

Born in 1953, Justice Lokur was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court on June 4, 2012

Elon Musk killed US congressional spending bill, made false claims

Musk's objections to the 1,547-page omnibus bill included misinformation about congressional salaries, federal funding and public health preparedness

US Congress passes funding bill, averting govt shutdown; Biden to sign soon

The House approved Johnson's new bill overwhelmingly, 366-34

Trump's Nato push: Higher defence spending, continued aid to Ukraine

Trump plans to push Nato allies to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP while continuing aid to Ukraine, marking a significant shift in his foreign policy approach

Trump's intel pick Tulsi Gabbard faces a tricky climb for Senate backing

Gabbard's priorities as director of national intelligence, she has told senators, would include China's cyber threat and fentanyl trafficking at the border

Barack Obama picks Indian film 'All We Imagine As Light' in top 2024 movies

The Golden Globe-nominated film joins a distinguished list of cinematic greats handpicked by the former US President, alongside 'Dune: Part Two and Conclave'

Mexico City to boost mobility, security ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The city's proposed mobility budget, which includes initiatives to make it easier for fans to enter and exit the iconic Azteca stadium, will increase to nearly 7 billion pesos

Man-made products could be storing 8.4 bn tonnes of carbon: Study

Researchers added that the carbon locked up in the 'technosphere' has a huge potential to add to greenhouse gas emissions

WhatsApp wins major legal case against Pegasus spyware maker NSO

WhatsApp wins a major legal case against NSO Group over Pegasus spyware, marking a key step in holding spyware companies accountable for unlawful surveillance of activists, journalists, and officials