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Death count rises to 40 in explosion at Switzerland bar on New Year’s Eve

The Swiss authorities said the explosion, which happened at the basement of the Le Constellation Bar and Lounge in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana, was being considered a fire and not a terror attack. Bern (Switzerland): At least 40 people were killed and 100 others were injured after an explosion tore through a luxury bar in Switzerland and triggered a massive fire during New Year's Eve celebrations, the Italian Foreign Ministry said, citing Swiss police. Moreover, the Swiss authorities said the explosion, which happened at the basement of the Le Constellation Bar and Lounge in the ski resort town…

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Hindu man attacked with sharp weapons and set on fire by mob in Bangladesh, suffers severe injuries

Another Hindu man was brutally attacked and set on fire by a mob in Bangladesh's Shariatpur district, raising fresh concerns about escalating violence against minorities. The victim sustained severe injuries in the assault. Dhaka: A Hindu man in Bangladesh was reportedly left severely injured after a violent mob allegedly attacked him and set him on fire, marking yet another disturbing assault on minorities in the country. The horrific incident took place on December 31 in Shariatpur district, where rising hostilities against minority communities have become a worrying pattern. According to media reports, the victim has been identified as 50-year-old Khokon Das. He was…

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Deadly blast shakes Crans-Montana: All you need to know about Switzerland’s iconic Alpine Resort

The resort is especially famous as an upmarket ski destination and is well liked by British visitors. Crans-Montana offers around 87 miles of marked trails, catering to both beginners and experienced skiers. Bern (Switzerland): A powerful explosion hit a busy bar in the Swiss resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations, killing several people and injuring others. The blast happened in the early hours of the morning at Le Constellation, a well-known bar popular with tourists. Many people were inside the venue at the time, as New Year events were still underway. Police said the explosion was reported at…

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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim Mayor | VIDEO

The oath to the Zohran Mamdani, 34-year-old Indian-descent Queens state assemblyman, was administered by Attorney General Letitia James. He was sworn in on a Quran. New York: Just moments into the New Year 2026, Zohran Mamdani was formally sworn in as the 112th Mayor of the New York City on Thursday. The oath-taking ceremony was organised at the old City Hall subway station, which was attended by Mamdani's close friends and family members, including his wife Rama Duwaji.  The oath to the 34-year-old Indian-descent Queens state assemblyman was administered by Attorney General Letitia James. Mamdani, who will be New York…

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Switzerland: Several dead, many injured in explosion at ski resort town of Crans Montana

Switzerland blast: According to an official of the Switzerland Police, the explosion was reported at around 1.30 am (local time) at the bar, which is quite popular among the tourists. Bern (Switzerland): Several people were killed and many others were critically injured following a deadly explosion in the Ski resort town of Crans-Montana in the early hours of Thursday, said the police. Initial reports suggest that the blast, which also triggered a fire, happened at a bar inside the luxury Apline ski resort. Crans-Montana is famous among the tourists, especially among the British nationals, and is located in the Sierre district…

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Ukraine 10 per cent away from peace deal, says Zelenskyy in New Year’s address

In his address on New Year's Eve, Zelenskyy asserted that Ukraine wants to end the war, but not at 'any cost'. Zelenskyy, who was dressed in a dark green embroidered shirt, said that Ukraine must be given security guarantees that Russia will not invade it again. Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that his country is '10 per cent away' from a peace deal to end nearly four-year war with Russia. However, the Ukrainian president warned that this 10 per cent will determine the fate of his country and as well as that of Europe. In his address…

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US intelligence debunks Russia’s claim of Ukrainian drone attack on Putin’s residence: Report

US President Trump also seemed to downplay Russia’s claim by posting a link on Truth Social to a New York Post editorial that questioned whether the strike had actually taken place. Washington: US security officials have dismissed Russia's claim that Ukraine launched drone strikes on Vladimir Putin’s residence in an attempt to assassinate the Russian leader. The conclusion draws on an evaluation by the Central Intelligence Agency, which determined that there was no conclusive evidence of an attempted attack on Putin, ANI reported citing The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). However, the intelligence agency of the United States has declined to…

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Donald Trump ends National Guard deployment in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland: ‘We will come back…’

The Trump administration had started deploying National Guard in several cities from June last year, citing crime and the 'inability' of local law enforcement bodies in maintaining law and order. Washington: The National Guard will be withdrawn from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time). Announcing his decision on Truth Social, the 79-year-old Republican leader said the presence of the National Guard have helped in significantly reducing crime in the above-mentioned cities, adding that they would have been 'gone' had the Federal government not intervened.  However, the US president said that the National…

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US imposes more sanctions on Venezuelan oil firms as tensions rise

President Donald Trump has accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's regime of being a 'nacro-terrorist' government that is trying to destabilise the US. Washington: The United States (US) has decided to impose sanctions on Venezuela with an aim to isolate its oil sector, said the Trump administration in a release on Wednesday (local time). In an official release, it said the sanctions are aimed at four companies and their oil tankers, which are accused on transporting the Venezuelan oil.  "President Trump has been clear: We will not allow the illegitimate Maduro regime to profit from exporting oil while it floods the…

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Earthquake of magnitude 6 hits Japan’s Noda region

A strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale hit waters off Japan’s Noda region on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. New Delhi: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast near Japan’s Noda region on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred offshore at a depth of 19.3 kilometres, reducing its impact on land. There were no immediate reports of loss of life or property damage, officials said. Japanese authorities are monitoring the situation closely to assess any possible after-effects. As of now, no tsunami warning has been issued, and normal conditions continue in…

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