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Azerbaijani President launches criminal probe into deadly airline crash, Azerbaijan Airlines suspends flights to Southern Russia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has ordered a criminal investigation into the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) flight that claimed the lives of 38 people on December 25.

Pakistan defends ballistic missile development, calls US sanctions ‘discriminatory’

Pakistan strongly criticized the United States' latest sanctions on its ballistic missile program, describing them as “discriminatory” and harmful to regional peace and stability.

Russia’s nuclear protection forces chief killed in Moscow bomb blast

Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, a senior Russian military official accused of deploying chemical weapons in Ukraine, was killed in a bomb explosion in Moscow.

Space42 signs $5.1 billion contract with UAE government to deliver secure satellite services until 2043

Space42 has signed an AED18.7 billion ($5.1 billion) contract with the UAE government to provide satellite communication services until 2043.

South Korea’s new acting president takes charge after Yoon impeached over martial law attempt

Acting President of South Korea, Han Duck-soo held a telephonic conversation with U.S. President Joe Biden on December 15, following impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol over an attempt to impose martial law earlier this month. Biden reaffirmed the “ironclad” U.S.-South...

Himalayas at risk: Experts call for immediate Action on Water and Waste Management

A growing crisis of water scarcity, waste management, and environmental degradation in the Himalayan region has prompted urgent calls for action from science and policy experts.

Iconic Notre Dame cathedral reopens in Paris 5 years after fire

Notre Dame Cathedral has officially reopened, five years after a devastating fire nearly destroyed the Gothic masterpiece.

Australia passes world-first social media ban for children under 16

Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media after its parliament approved a world-first law banning social media for children.

China’s Xi calls for overcoming challenges as country marks its 75th anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s resilience in overcoming challenges and reiterated his administration’s commitment to the reunification with Taiwan during his address

Biden administration designates UAE as ‘major defense partner’ during MBZʼs first official US visit

U.S. President Joe Biden designated the UAE as a “major defense partner” following a historic meeting between the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the US President at the White House.

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More than 300,000 displaced in France and Spain as firefighters battle raging wildfires

Firefighters in France and Spain are battling fast-moving and deadly wildfires as extreme heat and strong winds fuel new...