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Don Pedro Obaseki petitions SSS over alleged assault as palace says Oba of Benin not involved

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Veteran Nigerian filmmaker and media executive, Don Pedro Obaseki, has petitioned State Security Services (SSS) over what he described as his abduction and assault by a group of you... Read More


From subway to scripture: How Zohran Mamdani rewrote New York City's Mayoral oath on Quran

New York/IBNS, Jan. 1 -- New York City entered 2026 with a mayoral moment unlike any in its long political history. Zohran Mamdani, the city's newly elected mayor, broke with centuries of civic tradi... Read More


PM Modi extends warm New Year wishes, calls for harmony in 2026

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the nation, wishing everyone an excellent 2026. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister expressed hop... Read More


First look of Prabhas-starrer 'Spirit' unveiled

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- New Year 2026 started on a great note for the fans of Prabhas as the first look of his most-awaited film 'Spirit' was unveiled at midnight. The poster features actress Triptii Dimri... Read More


Mitchell Marsh to captain as Australia name provisional squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Melbourne, Jan. 1 -- Cricket Australia have announced a spin-heavy provisional squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka and India on Monday. Veteran all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will l... Read More


Actor Arjun Bijlani's father-in-law Rakesh Chandra Swami passes away suddenly; Family in shock

India, Jan. 1 -- Actor Arjun Bijlani and his family had to return from their on-going New Year vacation to Dubai after his father-in-law, Rakesh Chandra Swami, was admitted to the ICU on Monday. Accor... Read More


Convertible chaos: Firefighters rescue Lexus lover stuck in wrecked car on first day of 2026

KUCHING, Jan. 1 -- A man was injured after the Lexus LC500 sports convertible he was driving was involved in a road accident near Kosa Coffee at Saradise along Jalan Stutong early on Thursday morning.... Read More


Sarfaraz Khan reveals shared goal with brother Musheer, regrets not achieving it despite 157: 'I thought we could do it'

India, Jan. 1 -- Sarfaraz Khan produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting on Wednesday, blasting a 75-ball 157 that featured 14 towering sixes in Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Goa. ... Read More


'Several dozen' presumed dead in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party

France, Jan. 1 -- Police, firefighters and rescuers rushed to the popular resort, which is set to host the Ski World Cup from January 30, after the fire broke out in the early hours of New Year's Day.... Read More


European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Leaders from Europe and Canada held talks Tuesday on U.S.-led peace efforts to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine, as Moscow and Kyiv sparred over Russian cla... Read More