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Ecuador orders detention of 16 military personnel over disappearance of 4 children

A judge in Ecuador has ordered the detention of 16 air force members accused of involvement in the disappearance of four children, whose charred remains were discovered weeks after they were seen being forced into a military patrol car against their will.

Good evening, I'm Shamsud-Din Jabbar: Footage emerges of New Orleans truck attack accused offering real estate services

Wednesday's attack in New Orleans was the latest example of a vehicle being used as a weapon to carry out mass violence and the deadliest ISIS-inspired assault on American soil in years.

Byju's: From $22 billion valuation to zero

Business & Economy: The fall of Byju’s underscores the need for stronger corporate governance and accountability in India’s startup ecosystem

Pushpa 2 box office: Allu Arjun's film becomes second-biggest Indian grosser of all time

Pushpa 2 worldwide box office collection: Even though the film was mired in controversies, the film has now secured the spot for being the second most successful film ever.

India completes 9 Km border fencing at Manipur’s Moreh

India has completed over 9 kilometers of border fencing at Moreh in Manipur along the India-Myanmar border, with road construction currently underway. Watch to know more.

Warring tribes in Pakistan's Kurram reach peace deal after weeks of clashes

After so many deliberations and weeks of discussions, a significant milestone for peace in Kurram was achieved today with the conclusion of a Grand Jirga held in Kohat as both parties involved in the negotiations signed a peace agreement, marking a crucial step toward stability in the region.

Bank of England pauses on 'Britcoin' plans

Business & Economy: A two-year consultation with the treasury on the feasibility of the so-called "Britcoin" has raised concerns over privacy.

Bhopal disposes toxic waste from 1984 tragedy

Bhopal, the capital city of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, Wednesday night (Jan 1) finally got rid of 377 tons of hazardous waste left after the massive 1984 Gas Tragedy. The toxic waste was shifted through a 250-km-long corridor from the defunct Union Carbide factory to Pithampur for its disposal in 12 sealed trucks. Watch in for more details!

The Houthi Gamble: An unlikely force shaping West Asia

To challenge Saudi Arabia, its regional nemesis, Iran has equipped Houthis with relatively cheap weapons capable of striking far beyond Yemen's borders. From 2015 to 2024, the US and its coalition partners intercepted at least 20 ships transporting Iranian missiles and advanced weapons to the Houthis. 

Southeast Australia welcomes 2025 with a stunning Aurora Australis

Trending | World: Prof. Brown said that more auroras can be seen even in the future. They might occur in about four weeks when the sun rotates and the storm faces Earth again. 

Israel-Hamas war: Israel intensifies operation in northern Gaza

Israel has warned that it will intensify its strikes in Gaza if Hamas continues its rocket fire. Over the past week, Hamas militants have repeatedly launched rockets, particularly from northern Gaza, where the Israeli military is conducting a major offensive. Watch in for more details!

Explainer: Russia, Ukraine end five decades of gas transit to Europe

Business & Economy | The cutoff puts more strain on supplies at a time when central Europe is already seeing the fastest depletion of its winter reserve in years

New York Mass Shooting: At least 11 shot at in New York Nightclub, say reports

New York Mass Shooting in Nightclub: A mass shooting at a nightclub in Queens, New York, has injured 11 people, as per the Spectator Index reports.

Driver kills patrol officer in rare attack on New Zealand police

A 32-year-old man was arrested shortly after the incident and was charged with eight criminal counts, including murder, attempted murder, assault using a vehicle as a weapon and driving while disqualified.

India: Toddler stuck in borewell in Rajasthan for 10 days dies after rescue

India News | A toddler who fell into a -foot-deep borewell in Rajasthan was rescued after a nine-day operation but unfortunately passed away due to her injuries on Wednesday.

Ahead of Trump 2.0, Chinese hackers attack US agency that administers financial sanctions: Report

World | Reacting to Washington Post’s report, Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, said the allegations were ‘irrational’ and without ‘any factual basis’

New Orleans Truck Attack: FBI probing incident as 'terrorist attack'

At least ten people lost their lives and over 35 were injured in New Orleans after a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd during the early hours of New Year’s Day and opened fire when his vehicle came to a halt. As per media reports, the injured have been admitted to different hospitals. As per a report by CNN, the suspect behind the attack was shot dead by law enforcement officers. Watch in to learn more.

NZ vs SL, 3rd T20I: Perera's ton gives Sri Lanka consolation win, Kiwis win series 2-1

Cricket, Sports | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: Kusal Perera's ton gives Sri Lanka consolation victory, Black Caps clinch series 2-1 -

Meghan Markle kicks off 2025 by rejoining Instagram, watch video

Entertainment | In 2020, both Harry and Meghan stopped using the Sussex Royal account after they quit their roles as senior members of Britain's royal family.