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Handwritten documents, online chat and more: How FBI thwarted an ISIS-inspired attack on New Year’s Eve

The attacker had planned to use knives and hammers to conduct an attack at a grocery store and fast food restaurant on New Year's Eve. He has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terror organisation. North Carolina: A potential terror attack was thwarted in North Carolina, the United States (US), on New Year's Eve, said the Department of Justice on Friday (local time), adding that officials have also arrested an 18-year-old who was inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The attacker has been identified as 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant, was arrested in…

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02

Jan

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At least seven killed as Saudi-led airstrikes hit UAE-backed separatist camps in Yemen

The move pushed out forces affiliated with the Saudi-backed National Shield Forces, a group aligned with the coalition in fighting the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. Riyadh: At least seven people were killed as Saudi-led airstrikes hit UAE-backed separatist camps in Yemen The development comes as a Saudi-led operation attempts to take over camps of the Southern Transitional Council, or STC, in the governorate of Haramout that borders Saudi Arabia. Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE rose after the STC moved last month into Yemen's governorates of Hadramout and Mahra and seized an oil-rich region. The move pushed out forces…

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02

Jan

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Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits Mexico, tremors felt across region

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits Mexico :Even as a comprehensive damage assessment was pending, initial reports indicated the tremors were strong enough to impact high-rises and historic districts, highlighting the capital’s vulnerability. Mexico City: An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the southern Mexican state of Guerrero on Friday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said. The earthquake’s epicentre was near the town of San Marcos in the southern state of Guerrero near the Pacific coast resort of Acapulco, according to Mexico's national seismological agency. The…

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02

Jan

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Baloch leader writes to Jaishankar: ‘China may deploy troops in Balochistan posing threat to region’

Baloch leader wrote to S Jaishankar, “The presence of Chinese boots on Balochistani soil without the will of the 60 million Baloch people, would pose an unimaginable threat and challenge to the futures of both Bharat and Balochistan.” Islamabad: Mir Yar Baloch, a leading Baloch leader and a human rights activist on Friday wrote an open letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and raised alarm over a deepening Beijing-Islamabad alliance, claiming China could deploy its military troops in Pakistan's Balochistan region within the next few months. In the open letter, he also noted that Balochistan has faced decades…

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02

Jan

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Explained: China’s new contraceptive tax and the limits of pro-birth policies

Despite a series of incentives aimed at encouraging couples to have more children, China’s population has continued to fall. Beijing: China has begun imposing a 13 per cent sales tax on contraceptives, including condoms, birth control pills and devices from January 1 2026, while exempting childcare services from value added tax. The move is part of a broader tax overhaul announced in late 2025 that removes exemptions in place since 1994, when China was still enforcing its decades-long one-child policy, according to the BBC. Under the revised tax structure, marriage-related services and elderly care have also been exempted from VAT.…

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02

Jan

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Germany: 25-year-old Indian student dies after jumping from fire-stricken apartment to save life

To save his life after getting trapped from flames and smoke, Reddy jumped from the top of his residence, sustaining severe injuries on his head. He was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Berlin: A 25-year-old Indian student from Telangana was killed after he jumped from a fire-stricken building in Berlin, Germany, during New Year celebrations. The deceased has been identified as Thokala Hruthik Reddy, who was pursing MS at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.  According to media reports, the incident had happened on Wednesday night after a fire broke out at his…

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02

Jan

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Germany: 25-year-old Indian student dies after jumping from fire-stricken apartment to save life

To save his life after getting trapped from flames and smoke, Reddy jumped from the top of his residence, sustaining severe injuries on his head. He was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Berlin: A 25-year-old Indian student from Telangana was killed after he jumped from a fire-stricken building in Berlin, Germany, during New Year celebrations. The deceased has been identified as Thokala Hruthik Reddy, who was pursing MS at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.  According to media reports, the incident had happened on Wednesday night after a fire broke out at his…

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02

Jan

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Iran protests: Seven killed as unrest sparked by ailing economy spreads across country | 10 Points

Iran protests: The protests have slowed down in Iran's capital Tehran; though they have spread to other parts of the country. The most-intense violence, according to reports, have taken place in Azna, which is 300 km from Tehran. Tehran: Iran is witnessing its largest-ever protest in years that have claimed at least seven lives and left several others injured. The protests have been sparked by Iran's ailing economy, which has been struggling over the years due to sanctions by the United States (US) and other western countries over Tehran's nuclear programme. According to a report, the inflation in Iran reached…

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Jan

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Air India pilot found under alcohol’s influence at Vancouver airport; Canada seeks probe

The pilot, identified as Captain Saurabh Kumar, had failed the breathalyser test and he has been taken off flying duties during the process of enquiry. In a statement, Air India apologised to the passengers for the delay and said it is fully cooperating with the local authorities. Vancouver: An Air India pilot was offloaded just before the takeoff at the Vancouver airport in Canada after authorities raised concerns regarding his 'fitness', said the airline on Friday. The incident happened on December 23 and the pilot was scheduled to operate the AI186 flight from Vancouver to Delhi.  The pilot, identified as…

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02

Jan

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‘Everyone was screaming’: Survivors recount Switzerland bar fire horror as death count rises to 47

The fire broke out shortly after midnight at Le Constellation, a basement venue filled with hundreds of mostly young revellers in the Alpine resort of Crans Montana. Bern (Switzerland): A scene of extreme panic and chaos unfolded as a devastating fire tore through a packed bar and nightclub in Switzerland during New Year’s Eve celebrations, eyewitnesses said. People collapsed as frightened crowds fled for their lives. By Friday morning, at least 47 people had died and 115 had been injured, as the country entered 5 days of national mourning. The fire broke out shortly after midnight at Le Constellation, a…

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