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Turkey detains dozens of i.s. suspects ahead of new year

ISTANBUL, Dec. 27 -- Istanbul police launched scores of simultaneous raids on Thursday, detaining over a hundred suspected members of the militant Islamic State group who were allegedly planning attac... Read More


Japan Pledges $2 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Returnees in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Dec. 27 -- The UN refugee agency says Japan has provided $2 million in humanitarian funding to assist returnees in Afghanistan, as displacement, poverty and reintegration challenges inten... Read More


What dining out looks like in 2026

New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- This was arguably a great year for India's F&B scene. But how will it impact the future and what does the next year hold for us enthusiastic eaters? In no particular order, here ... Read More


Nigeria's army chief visits Sultan of Sokoto after US missile strikes

Nigeria, Dec. 27 -- The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, on Friday paid a visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar, following a series of missile strikes conducted by US forces targeting severa... Read More


Rupee dials 91.1 to record IPO boom: 10 key highlights from the Indian stock market this year

New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- Looking back, 2025 was far from an easy year for the Indian stock market bulls. Marking a year of "consolidation" after periods of solid returns, 2025 made investors rethink thei... Read More


10 viral moments of 2025 the internet couldn't stop talking about

India, Dec. 27 -- If 2025 taught anything, it's that the internet craves both the hyper-real and the wildly surreal. While millions fell for the simple charm of a flower-seller at the Maha Kumbh, othe... Read More


Labubu fever to Coldplay kiss cam: 10 viral moments internet couldn't stop talking about in 2025

India, Dec. 27 -- If 2025 taught anything, it's that the internet craves both the hyper-real and the wildly surreal. While millions fell for the simple charm of a flower-seller at the Maha Kumbh, othe... Read More


Kennedy Center threatens $1M lawsuit after musician Chuck Redd cancels show over Trump renaming

India, Dec. 27 -- The Kennedy Center has threatened legal action against jazz musician Chuck Redd after he abruptly canceled a long-running Christmas Eve performance, citing opposition to the addition... Read More


African Union fumes over Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Nigeria, Dec. 27 -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission has rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland and reaffirmed the African Union's unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignt... Read More


Indian Rupee weakness to continue through 2026: Report

New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- The Indian rupee is expected to show more weakness going ahead into 2026, according to a report by MUFG, a global financial group. In a report earlier this month, it forecast mo... Read More