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Trump hopes to avoid strikes on Iran nuclear sites

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he hoped to avoid military strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, an option long mulled by Israel.

South Africa: School dropout rates soar; calls for major overhaul

School dropout rate in South Africa soars due to various reasons like pregnancy, drug abuse, poverty, and peer pressure. South Africa has the highest school dropout rate in the world. Watch this report for more details!

Davos Summit 2025: Trump says he's ready to meet Putin 'immediately' to secure end of Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wanted to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as possible to secure an end to the war with Ukraine and expressed a desire to work towards cutting nuclear arms.

Yemen's leather craftswomen working to preserve the country’s cultural heritage

In the midst of Yemen's ongoing turmoil, female artisans continue to uphold centuries-old leather crafting traditions, preserving the nation's rich cultural heritage and creating unique handmade products that reflect Yemen's history.

Israel confirms raid in Jenin to dismantle Iranian-backed militants

The Israeli military continues its ‘Iron Wall’ operation in the West Bank, targeting militant groups and aiming to counter-terrorism. Watch in for more details!

Maha Kumbh 2025: Devotees and seers from Russia, Ukraine pray for peace in Prayagraj

India news | Witness the cultural exchange and spiritual harmony at the Maha Kumbh, where Indian and Western traditions unite through devotional songs and rituals.

Trump orders 'full and complete release' of JFK assassination files: 'Everything will be revealed'

World news | President Trump orders the full declassification of JFK assassination files, promising transparency and revealing hidden details about this historical event.

Protection from infanticide? US House Republicans clear bill to protect 'born-alive' infants; Democrats slam it as 'gimmick'

The US House Republicans passed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, sparking controversy as Democrats argue it is unnecessary and serves a political agenda.

Marco Rubio to visit Central America amid Trump’s Panama Canal threats and migration crackdown

World: Panama, which has long been friendly to US, complained to the United Nations over Trump's threat. President Jose Raul Mulino said that the canal "belongs to Panama."

Yemen's Houthi rebels call US 'terrorist organisation' label 'bias for Israel', Iran condemns move

World, Middle East: On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to once again blacklist the Iran-backed Houthi rebels as a "foreign terrorist organisation".

'Blatantly unconstitutional,' Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

World: “This is blatantly unconstitutional,” Judge Coughenour said during the hearing, addressing a Justice Department lawyer defending the administration's position.

AC Milan defender Emerson Royal facing two-month injury layoff

Sports, Football: AC Milan defender Emerson has suffered a right calf injury, the Italian club said Thursday, with the Brazilian facing up to two months on the sidelines.

Trump slams ‘unfair’ EU trade policies, vows US will ‘do something about it’

World: “From the standpoint of America, the EU treats us very, very unfairly, very badly,” Trump said during his address at the World Economic Forum, Davos.

Israel-Gaza War: War shifts from Gaza to West Bank

The war that raged in Gaza has subsided, but the battlefield seems to have shifted to the West Bank. There has been a sharp escalation in Israeli military operations and settler aggression in the West Bank.

As fresh wildfire breaks out in California, rare storm grips Texas, Florida, Louisiana

Millions in the U.S. are crippled by rare, record-breaking disasters. While California is witnessing fresh wildfire in LA, prompting evacuation orders for over 50,000 people, the situation is 'polar' opposite in Texas, Florida and Louisiana where historic storm has put parts under thick coat of snow.

Trump and Biden's pardon spree | Trump accuses Biden of corruption, threatens enquiry

Just 15 minutes before leaving office, Biden granted pardons to several family members and administration officials. On the same day, Trump pardoned 1,550 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack shortly after taking office. This action was met with heavy criticism from Democrats and media, who condemned Trump's mass clemency while largely overlooking Biden's pardons. What explains this hypocrisy? Haven't both presidents misused their power to grant pardons? Have they not both set a dangerous precedent for future presidents?

Russia-Ukraine War: Will Putin blink after Trump's warning?

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that he will impose high tariffs and further sanctions on Russia if Russian President Vladimir Putin fails to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Yemen's leather craftswomen play crucial role in preserving the country’s cultural heritage

In the midst of Yemen's ongoing turmoil, female artisans continue to uphold centuries-old leather crafting traditions, preserving the nation's rich cultural heritage and creating unique handmade products that reflect Yemen's history.

Pilkhana Massacre: Dhaka court acquits 126 BDR personnel of murder charges

After 16 years behind bars, 126 BDR personnel involved in the 2009 Pilkhana massacre have been released from Kashimpur Jail, marking a significant moment in Bangladesh's ongoing legal and political history.