At least 46 people have died in a Pakistani bombardment of Afghanistan’s Paktika province, the Afghan Taliban government said Wednesday, promising to retaliate. A senior Pakistani security official said the air strikes targeted “terrorist hideouts” across the border. Source link
New Delhi- India’s formal request to Bangladesh for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after she was ousted in largely student-led protests, poses a diplomatic puzzle for New Delhi, analysts say. Has gone. Following the departure of Hasina, a close ally of New Delhi during her 15-year rule in … Read more
For many, tea is more than just a drink, it’s a ritual, a tradition, and, in Britain, a national treasure. At the heart of this tea-loving culture, there’s one item that has held a special place for centuries: the teapot. From ornate china to quirky designs, the teapot has evolved into a cherished symbol of … Read more
A passenger plane carrying dozens of people crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, the Kazakhstan Transport Ministry said. Russian media reported that the plane was operated by Azerbaijan Airlines and was en route from Baku to Grozny in Chechnya, Russia. Azerbaijani Airlines (AZAL) said the plane made an “emergency landing” near … Read more
A passenger plane crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday and initial reports suggested there were survivors, Kazakh authorities said in a statement. Source link
Bangkok- New Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify users’ identities and hand over data to authorities came into force on Wednesday, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression in the Southeast Asian nation. Under “Decree 147”, all tech giants operating in Vietnam are required to verify users’ … Read more
Russia pummeled Ukraine’s energy system and cities in its eastern region with cruise and ballistic missiles on Wednesday morning, stepping up its attacks as Ukraine faces its toughest winter of the almost three-year war. Source link
Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a second Christmas Eve overshadowed by war as Pope Francis launched observation of the global holiday with a sombre mass in the Vatican. Source link
At least two journalists and a police officer were shot dead when gang members attacked a hospital in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, according to local media groups and officials. The journalists were covering the reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital when the attack occurred. The State University of Haiti Hospital was closed from … Read more
Beijing— Efforts will continue in 2025 to stabilize and prevent further decline in China’s real estate market, China Construction News reported, citing a work conference held by the housing regulator on Tuesday and Wednesday. The report said that China will vigorously promote the reform of the commercial housing sales system, and expand the scope of … Read more