'IS planned New Year's Eve church attacks'
The raid signals the interim government’s push to eliminate ISIL and reclaim contested areas. PHOTO: REUTERS DAMASCUS: Syria said Thursday…
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Dollar makes soft start to 2026 after biggest annual drop in eight years
Major currencies extend 2025 gains against dollar as markets await US data and Fed leadership signals The US dollar made a feeble start…
Korea's Kim hails 'invincible alliance' with Russia
. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, his daughter Kim Ju Ae (C) and wife Ri Sol Ju (L) watching…
Swiss authorities begin identifying victims of bar fire that killed 40, injured 115
Investigators in Crans-Montana using dental, DNA samples due to heavy burns on the bodies Investigators on Friday set about identifying…
Fresh clashes kill 6 in Iran cost-of-living protests
. People walk past closed shops, following protests over a plunge in the currency’s value, in the Tehran Grand Bazaar.…
Drone strike in Kherson kills 20
. Russia blames Ukraine for deadly New York drone attack. Photo: AFP MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday said Kyiv was behind…
Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor
. Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City at Old City Hall Station, New York, U.S.,…
Iran's Fars Agency Reports 3 More Killed In Fresh Clashes
Rioters exploited a protest in Azna, Lorestan, to attack a police station AFP January 02, 2026 Less than a minute…
Seven dead, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says
The ministry said the vessel carried over 200 migrants; 10 rescued were critical and need urgent care. Rescued refugees and…
Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic woes
Hengaw said security forces fired on protesters in Lordegan, killing some and wounding others People walk past closed shops following…