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Imran Khan challenges rejection of his nomination papers for February 8 polls
On Wednesday, Khan, through his counsels, challenged the RO's decision to reject his nomination papers for NA-122 Lahore and NA-89 Mianwali.
Japan quake toll rises to 73 as weather hampers rescuers
The Noto Peninsula was worst hit by the 7.5-magnitude quake on January 1, with port towns such as Wajima and Suzu resembling war zones with streets of mud, flattened houses and sunken boats.
Kyiv says Russia ‘deliberately’ targeting ‘residential’ areas as deadly…
The escalation of aerial attacks also wounded dozens and prompted Kyiv to urge speedier Western weapons shipments.
Guest injured after Italian MP takes gun to NYE party
The incident at the party in Rosazza near Turin, which about 30 guests attended, is under investigation, according to reports.
France embassy in Niger closed ‘until further notice’: ministry
The closure of the embassy in Niamey represents one of the final chapters in the winding down of a French presence in its former colony.
Top Hamas official Saleh Arouri killed in Beirut blast carried out by Israeli drone
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said the blast killed four people and was carried out by an Israeli drone. Israeli officials declined to comment.
Los Angeles: Three killed, many wounded in separate shootings early New Year’s Day
Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a dispute at a party in a commercial neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles, held in an industrial area with warehouses and commercial buildings.
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony
Gay is the second Ivy League president to resign in the past month following the congressional testimony.
Somalia recalls envoy to Ethiopia after Somaliland deal
"Somaliland is part of Somalia under the Somali constitution so Somalia finds this step to be a clear violation against its sovereignty and unity," the Somali cabinet said in a statement.
Thousands evacuated following volcano eruption in Indonesia
Volcanic ashes from recent eruptions have affected two sub-districts near Lewotobi Laki-Laki mountain, prompting more than 2,200 residents to evacuate to temporary shelters set up by local governments
Turkey detains 33 accused of spying for Israel
Turkey Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the suspects were rounded up in raids across eight provinces in and around Istanbul.
Chad ex-opposition figure Succes Masra appointed PM: Presidency
Succes Masra, president of The Transformers party, was a long-time opponent of the Deby dynasty but returned to Chad in November after reaching an agreement with its military leaders.
Putin says Russia will ‘intensify’ attacks on Ukraine
The statement comes amidst deadly attacks from Ukraine on Russia on the New year's eve which took four lives, according to Russian authorities.
Israel’s Supreme Court overturns a key component of Netanyahu’s polarizing judicial…
The court narrowly voted to overturn a law passed in July that prevents judges from striking down government decisions they deem “unreasonable.”
Powerful earthquakes leave at least 13 dead, destroy buildings along Japan’s western coast
Tens of thousands of people had been ordered to evacuate, according to the fire and disaster management agency, cited by Kyodo.
South Korean opposition leader is attacked and injured by an unidentified man
South Korean media cited witnesses as saying the man used a knife-like weapon to stab Lee’s neck.
Japan lowers its tsunami warning but still tells people not to go home after a series of earthquakes
The quakes, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu.
Iranian warship enters Red Sea: media
On Sunday, US Navy helicopters fired on Huthi rebels attempting to board a cargo ship off Yemen, with the rebels reporting 10 fighters dead or missing.
Israel’s Netanyahu says Gaza war will last ‘many months’
International mediators -- who last month brokered a week-long truce that saw more than 100 hostages released and some aid enter Gaza -- continue in their efforts to secure a new pause in fighting.
Russia launches fresh drone strikes on Ukraine after promising retaliation for Belgorod attack
Russia said its strike on Kharkiv Palace Hotel had “destroyed representatives of the Main Intelligence Directorate and Ukrainian Armed Forces" involved in the “terrorist attack” in Belgorod.