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Pope calls for end to Gaza war in Christmas message

Pope Francis has called for the end to the war in Gaza, saying his heart "grieves for the victims of the abominable" attacks by Israel.

Live Updates: Hamas rejects temporary pauses, calls for end of Israeli war on Gaza

Israel's aggression in Gaza — now in its 80th day — has left at least 20,674 Palestinians dead, mostly women and children, and wounded 54,536.

Blast kills 13, injures 38 at Indonesia's nickel plant

Officials say the casualties were Indonesians and foreign nationals.

Live Updates: Israel preventing UNSC's resolution on aid for Gaza -Palestine

Israel's brutal aggression in besieged Gaza — now in its 79th day — has left at least 20,258 Palestinians dead, mostly women and children, and wounded 53,688, while thousands are feared buried under debris of bombed home

Sri Lanka arrests 15,000 people in anti-drug raids

Police say the arrests were made during a week-long crackdown under an operation code-named "Yuktiya" or "Justice".

Man United's misery continues with 2-0 loss at West Ham

United has now failed to score in its last four games in all competitions — that hasn't happened since 1992.

UN Security Council passes humanitarian resolution on Gaza

The UN Security Council has passed a resolution on humanitarian action in Gaza, which has been under Israeli siege.

African films among nominees for Oscar awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced shortlists in 10 categories for the 96th Academy Awards late on Thursday.

Honda recalls 2.6m cars over faulty fuel pumps

Honda has announced that it is recalling some 2.6 million vehicles over faulty fuel pumps.

Live Updates: Humanitarian ceasefire needed in Gaza: UN chief

Israel has killed more than 20,000 Palestinians and wounded over 52,600 others in its brutal war — now in its 77th day — on the besieged Gaza.

Live Updates: UNSC vote delayed again as Israel rains down bombs on Gaza

Israel has killed more than 20,000 Palestinians and wounded over 52,600 others in its brutal war — now in its 77th day — on the besieged Gaza.

Social media platform X restored after global outage

Users on X, formerly known as Twitter, were unable to view posts on the social media site with a message that said "Welcome to X!"

Social media platform X outage affects users globally

Users on X, formerly known as Twitter, were unable to view posts on the social media site with a message that said "Welcome to X!"

Live Updates: WHO chief says Gaza 'carnage must stop'

Israel has killed at least 20,000 Palestinians and wounded more than 52,600 others in its brutal war on besieged Gaza — now in its 76th day.

Live Updates: UNSC resolution may 'slow down' aid delivery to Gaza, US warns

Israel has killed at least 20,000 Palestinians and wounded more than 52,600 others in its brutal war on besieged Gaza — now in its 76th day.

Live Updates: Sirens sound in Tel Aviv as Hamas fires rockets from Gaza

Israel has killed at least 20,000 Palestinians and wounded more than 52,600 others in its brutal war on besieged Gaza — now in its 76th day.

Live Updates: Israel issues ultimatum for 20% of Palestinians in Khan Younis

Israel has killed at least 20,000 Palestinians and wounded more than 52,600 others in its brutal war on besieged Gaza — now in its 76th day.

Toyota recalling a million vehicles over air bag problem

Toyota is recalling at least one million vehicles over a potential air bag problem.

UN Security Council vote on Gaza delayed again

For the third time, a UN Security Council's vote on Gaza resolution was delayed on Wednesday.

Pan-Africanism: A concept of conscious identity, not mere rhetorics

Pan-Africanism, a movement that emerged during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, represents a powerful identity rooted in the shared struggles and dreams.