Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow

Three people - including two police officers - have been killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian authorities have said.

UN experts urge Iran to stop execution of woman activist

UN experts and 400 prominent women have urged Iran not to execute Zahra Tabari, a 67-year-old electrical engineer and women’s rights activist.

At least two dead in Pennsylvania nursing home explosion

At least two people have died and several others were injured after an explosion and fire at a Pennsylvania nursing home caused a partial collapse of the building.

China’s reusable rocket test fails for second time

China’s reusable Long March 12A rocket experienced a setback during its second recovery attempt, with the first stage failing to return safely after its inaugural flight on Tuesday.

Pakistan National Carrier Sale Gets Offer for $482 Million

Pakistan’s attempt to sell its national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines Corp. has received a successful bid, marking a watershed moment for the country that has been attempting to privatize the airline since the 1990s.

Libya’s army chief killed in air crash in Turkey

The Libyan army chief has been killed in an air crash in Turkey, Libya’s prime minister has said.

India’s rice stocks surge to record high as paddy procurement climbs

India’s rice inventories in government warehouses climbed nearly 12% from a year earlier to a record high for early December after state-run agencies stepped up procurement of the new-season paddy crop, government data showed.

Pakistan’s China-backed South Asia bloc: An unrealistic idea without India

Pakistan’s proposal to form a new South Asian regional bloc, one that leaves out India, appears fundamentally impractical and overlooks critical realities. The idea, floated by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, is to expand a trilateral cooperation among Pakistan, Bangladesh, and China into a broader alliance of South Asian nations

Gunmen abduct 28 Muslim travellers in central Nigeria

Armed men have kidnapped 28 people travelling to an annual Islamic event in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, local sources have told the BBC.

Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash

Vince Zampella, who co-created the widely popular video game series Call of Duty, has died in a car crash in California, aged 55.

Global trade to hit record $35tn—by routing around Washington

Global trade is on track to reach a historic milestone of $35 trillion in 2025, surging 7% year-over-year in one of the strongest expansions in recent history, according to the latest data from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa

Russia has intensified its strikes on the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa, causing widespread power cuts and threatening the region’s maritime infrastructure.

US lawmakers condemn China’s ’coercive actions’ against Japan

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has submitted a resolution to the House of Representatives condemning what they call the ’’coercive actions’’ of China against Japan.

Trump offers $3,000 and free flight to migrants who self-deport by year-end

The US Department of Homeland Security announced on Monday that undocumented immigrants can receive $3,000 if they agree to leave the United States voluntarily by the end of the year.

China economy grew below 3% in 2025, half of official target, think tank estimates

China’s economy grew by just 2.5% to 3% ⁠in 2025, the Rhodium Group think tank estimates, roughly half the pace implied by official data, driven by a collapse in fixed-asset investment in the $19 trillion economy over the second half of the year.

16 dead, 18 injured in bus accident in Indonesia

A passenger bus crash killed at least 16 people on Indonesia’s main island of Java just after midnight Monday, officials said.

Air India 777 aircraft turns back after drop in engine oil pressure

An Air India Boeing 777 aircraft had to turn back after a drop in oil pressure forced the pilots to turn off one of the jet’s engines, India’s aviation regulator said on Monday.

Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say

A Russian general has been killed in a car bombing in Moscow, officials have said.

Japan prepares to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima

Japan took the final step to allow the world’s largest nuclear power plant to resume operations with a regional vote on Monday, a watershed moment in the country’s return to nuclear energy nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.

Gold prices hit record high on US interest rate-cut bets

Gold prices surged to a record high on Monday, riding on growing expectations of further US interest rate cuts and strong safe-haven demand, with silver also joining the rally to hit an all-time peak.

Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria

Nigerian authorities say they have secured the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in the country’s central Niger state.

Norway’s data watchdog claims TikTok continues data transfers to China

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority (DPA) has claimed that TikTok continues to transfer users’ personal data to China, after users received a notice on how their data is processed.

US pursues third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

The United States is pursuing another oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, a US official told Al Jazeera, as Washington intensifies a pressure campaign against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has surpassed its record for the number of executions carried out annually for a second year in a row.

Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests after court hands him 17-year sentence In Toshakhana-II case

As a court sentenced him to jail in the Toshakhana-II case, former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday issued a call for a nationwide protest besides announcing his intention to challenge the verdict in the Islamabad High Court.

Cabinet approves India-New Zealand trade pact, paves way for signing

The Union Cabinet on Friday is learnt to have approved a trade agreement between India and New Zealand, according to people aware of the matter. However, no official confirmation was available till the time of going to the press.

Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack

South African police say a manhunt is under way after a shooting at a tavern left nine people dead and another 10 injured in a township near Johannesburg.

Paul has titanium plates fitted after Joshua breaks his jaw

Jake Paul has had two titanium plates fitted and some teeth removed after Anthony Joshua broke his jaw in two places during the American’s stoppage defeat in their heavyweight fight in Miami.

Elon Musk becomes first person worth $700 billion following pay package ruling

Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab CEO Elon Musk’s net worth surged to $749 billion late Friday after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion that were voided last year, according to Forbes’ billionaires index.

Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list

Mouth-watering kebabs, fragrant biryani and whipped cloud-like desserts. The northern Indian city of Lucknow has always been a food lovers’ paradise, with locals and visitors swearing by its cuisine.