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LA wildfires: Biden pledges federal aid as death toll rises to 10; National Guard called in to battle 'nightmare'

World | Trending: Described as the most widespread in history, the rampant wildfires in Los Angeles have engulfed neighbourhoods, displacing thousands, destroying property worth millions.

Man vs wild in Kerala: Elephant seen lifting a man and swinging in the air

Man vs wild in Kerala: Elephant seen lifting a man and swinging in the air. Watch to know more.

Big Tech bets big on Trump: Google donates $1mn to US President-elect’s inauguration fund

World: Google has supported previous inaugurations as well. Google donated $285,000 to Trump’s first inauguration and $337,500 to Joe Biden’s, including $52,500 for "security" services and $2,500 for "computer supplies."

Myanmar junta air strike kills 40 in Rakhine village

A member of a local rescue group whose team was helping people in the area told the news agency AFP that 41 people were killed and 52 wounded. 

Most Wickets by Spinners in one IPL season

Sports, cricket web stories: Plenty of spinners have topped the wicket-taking charts in a single edition of IPL; it's time we take a look at that.

Israel demands hostage list from Hamas

Israel has been actively negotiating with Hamas for the release of hostages held in Gaza. Recently, Hamas approved a list of 34 Israeli hostages for a potential exchange deal.

IPL: Most Wickets featuring Spinners

Sports, cricket: Among the top wicket-takers in the IPL history, the spinners occupy most slots. It's time we look at who leads the chart in the wickets column in the IPL.

Anti-ageing vaccine soon? Doctors working on vaccine that can turn back body clock

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute in Israel are optimistic about developing an anti-aging vaccine that could help turn back the body clock. They say that doctors are researching ways to enhance specific immune cells that support brain function, aiming to create a vaccine that targets the brain.

We have a perfect storm...: Indian-origin Canadian lawmaker Chandra Arya joins PM race

According to Canadian media reports, Arya is the first member of the Liberal caucus to announce his candidacy for party leader. Arya pointed out that Canada was facing a perfect storm.

Canada mulls retaliatory tariff measures

A majority of Canadians want Ottawa and the provinces to team up against U.S. tariff threats, according to a new survey from Nanos Research.

'That's a lot of money': NATO faces pressure as Trump reignites spending debate; Germany, Czech react

World: "Europe is in for a tiny fraction of the money that we're in. We have a thing called the ocean in between us, right? Why are we in for billions and billions of dollars more money than Europe?" US President-elect Trump said.

Kashmir tourism hits new peak, tourist arrivals break all previous records

Fresh snowfall across the Kashmir Division has boosted winter tourism drastically. All the hotels and houseboats are fully booked for the month of January. According to government data, around 3 million tourists visited the Valley in 2024, breaking all the previous records, and the authorities now believe that the year 2025 is going to witness more tourist arrivals.

6 Surprise Picks in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad

Sports, cricket web stories: With the BCCI set to announce Team India squad for Champions Trophy 2025, a few new faces could make the cut, featuring Nitish Kumar Reddy.

World leaders, all living US presidents unite to bid farewell to former President Jimmy Carter

US observes a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. At 100 years old, Carter was the oldest living former president when he passed away last week.

LA Wildfire: Authorities unsure about death toll as 180,000 people face evacuation amid 'apocalyptic' fire

Authorities are set to enhance their search efforts in the affected areas, aiming for a more thorough examination to assess and address the extensive damage observed.

Mexico, Canada, Europe hit back against Trump's threats

#GRAVITAS | Before being sworn in as the President of the US, Trump plans to expand US territory by making Canada the 51st state of the U.S., including Panama Canal and Greenland as part of America and the latest being- renaming the 'gulf of Mexico' to 'gulf of America'. Now, president of Mexico, Senior Canada official and Spanish Prime Minister have hit back at Trump's comments. Watch this video to find out more.

Israel's biblical map of sparks fresh tension with Arab countries amidst West Asia wars

A biblical map of the ancient Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, shared by an official Israeli Arabic account on X, has led to diplomatic backlash. The post, depicting boundaries from 928 BC that include parts of modern-day Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority, was published on Monday. In response, the governments of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE criticized the post and called for international action against what they perceived as Israel's expansionist ambitions.

Why is Baloch insurgency in Pakistan a headache for the establishment, and why has it survived for decades?

South Asia | Pakistan: The Baloch resistance was arming itself during the lull period. The defensive and guerilla warfare changed into an offensive mode of insurgency. In 2018, the suicide bombing unit of BLA, Majeed Brigade, struck big.

Jimmy Carter state funeral: Biden, former presidents unite to pay tribute to 'a great American, dear friend'

World: President Joe Biden, in his eulogy, said, "I was a 31-year-old senator, and I was the first senator outside of Georgia. I may be the first senator to endorse his candidacy for president."