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Japan Earthquake Death Toll Tops 100, Fate of 200 Missing People Hangs in Balance
Japan's New Year earthquake leaves over 100 dead, 200 missing; deadliest quake in 8 years. Rescue efforts continue amid infrastructure destruction
UN Says Basic Nutrition Needs of 135,000 Children, 155,000 Pregnant Women Are Unmet in Gaza
UNICEF reports critical malnutrition in Gaza, with 90% of children under 2 lacking diverse diets amid aid access challenges
Pakistan Senate Passes Resolution Seeking Delay in Feb 8 Elections
The resolution was passed with only 14 lawmakers in attendance, according to the Dawn newspaper, despite clear orders by the Supreme Court to the Election Commission of Pakistan to stick to its announcement to hold the elections on February 8
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke: Youngest New Zealand MP Vouches for Maori Rights in Viral Speech
Meet Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, New Zealand's youngest MP at 21, advocating for Maori rights and cultural preservation
India to Provide USD 75 Million to Nepal for Earthquake Reconstruction Efforts
India pledges $75 million for Nepal quake-hit areas. Jaishankar inaugurates reconstruction projects in Kathmandu after 2015 earthquake
North Korea Fires 200 Artillery Shells Near South Korean Islands, Seoul Issues Stern Warning
North Korea fires over 200 shells near South Korean islands, escalating tensions. Seoul warns of consequences. Evacuations ordered. Crisis on Korean Peninsula
UK Anti-Monarchy Group Reports Prince Andrew to Police Over Epstein Links; Calls for Reopening Case
UK anti-monarchy group reports Prince Andrew to London police over Epstein-linked documents. Allegations, and public scrutiny surround the Duke of York
Japan Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 62, Over 30,000 Kept in Shelters as Weathers Hampers Rescue
Japanese rescue efforts are being hampered due to heavy rains as officials fear landslides while they scramble to search for survivors.
Bangladesh PM Hasina Says Opposition Boycotting General Election Because They Found No Scope of 'Rigging'
Now they are out to thwart the 12th parliamentary election slated for January 7 for which they are once again burning people to death through arson violence and subversive acts, she said
Rockets Light Up Skies on Israel-Gaza Border On New Year's Eve Amid Prayers For A Better Tomorrow
The attack on southern Israel came at midnight and another targeting Tel Aviv occurred a minute later
California Inching Towards Universal Healthcare? Ambitious Plan to Cover over 700,000 Immigrants
California's expansive health care plan for undocumented immigrants looks like the state is inching towards universal healthcare but its budget deficit has raised concerns.
‘Surprise Appointment’: China Names Ex-Navy Chief Dong Jun as New Defence Minister
Dong Jun’s appointment shows China is focusing on contesting the US and its allies in the South China Sea and further strengthening its stance on Taiwan reunification.
‘My Greatest Fear Was Rape’: Freed French-Israeli Hostage Recounts Ordeal in Hamas Captivity
Mia Shem said her captor, a Hamas terrorist, kept her in his family home and did not rape her because his wives and children were around.
UN Asks Israel to End 'Unlawful Killings' in West Bank
A report released Thursday demanded an immediate end to the use of military weapons and means during law enforcement operations, an end to arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of Palestinians, and the lifting of discriminatory movement restrictions
Israel Bombs Gaza As UN Warns Civilians Face 'Grave Peril'
The war that started with the Hamas attack of October 7 has devastated much of northern Gaza, while air and artillery strikes and house-to-house fighting have been heaviest in the southern city of Khan Yunis
Russia Supports India's Candidacy for Permanent Member of UNSC
The Security Council has 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members. India has long been seeking a permanent membership at the UNSC, strongly calling for reform of the United Nations in line with the changing realities of the world