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Angry farmers block German Economy Minister on ferry, cops use pepper spray to disperse crowd
Around 30 protestors prevented Robert Habeck from disembarking the vessel on Thursday as he returned from a winter break on the North Sea island of Hallig Hooge.
‘Rue David Bowie’: Paris to name street after rock icon
Bowie, who died on January 10, 2016, of liver cancer would have been 77 on Monday.
Pak court issues arrest warrants to over 100 PTI activists for their involvement in May 9 violence
Currently over 10,000 PTI workers and leaders are languishing in jails in different parts of the country after May 9 events.
Nepal halts work permits to Russia, Ukraine after death of Nepali citizens fighting for Russian army
At least 10 Nepali nationals serving in the Russian Army have been confirmed killed so far while fighting Ukrainian forces.
China slams ‘provocative’ US moves in South China Sea as both sides conduct drills
Warships from China and the US conducted rival exercises in the sea this week amid heightened tensions involving US ally the Philippines.
Pakistan witnessed 306 militant attacks, a 17 per cent spike in terrorist violence in 2023: Report
In 2023, security and law enforcement agencies intensified anti-militant kinetic actions with 129 operational strikes, compared to 87 in 2022, resulting in 425 deaths and 51 injuries.
Beijing condemns Myanmar border clashes that caused Chinese casualties
Armed conflict has raged in Myanmar's northern Shan state since October when an alliance of ethnic minority groups launched an offensive against the military junta.
Iran revises death toll from twin blasts to 84
The blasts on Wednesday ripped through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a 2020 US strike in Baghdad.
UN ‘very disturbed’ by Israeli calls for Gazans’ emigration
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, had on Monday called for promoting "a solution to encourage the emigration of Gaza's residents".
Toll in deadliest Russian strike on Kyiv rises to 32
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko had said on Saturday that the December 29 strike was "the largest in terms of civilian casualties."
UN top court to hear genocide case against Israel next week
South Africa wants to International Court of Justice to urgently order Israel to suspend its military operations in Gaza, in a case which Israel rejected "with disgust."
Storm Henk causes flooding and travel disruption in UK
The strongest gusts from Storm Henk were recorded on Tuesday afternoon on the Isle of Wight, off England's south coast, where the wind reached 94 miles (151 kilometers) per hour.
Israel ready ‘for any scenario’ after strike kills Hamas deputy in Lebanon
After Aruri and six others were killed in the attack, Israeli army spokesman said the military was in a "very high state of readiness in all arenas" and "highly prepared for any scenario."
103 killed, 141 wounded in Iran bombings near slain general’s grave: state media
Kerman's deputy governor said the explosions were a "terrorist attack".
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.
Russia, Ukraine exchange hundreds of war prisoners; biggest release so far
Ukrainian authorities said that 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home in the first exchange in almost five months whereas 248 Russian servicemen have been freed under the deal.
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.
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.