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Former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92, in the national capital on Thursday (Dec 26), Delhi's All India Medical Institute (AIIMS) confirmed in a press release. Watch in for more details!

Sick of choking on smog and fog? The hottest new travel trend is all about breathing easy! Forget the sights—tourists are now chasing the cleanest air on the planet. Want to inhale luxury with every step? Take a deep breath and check out this report...

A repeat of the standoff that deposed the previous administration is looming as incoming French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou pledges to drastically reduce the country's deficit to near 5 percent of GDP. After introducing his new cabinet, Bayrou will inform parliament of his new policy agenda on January 14.

This comes after the Japanese government's agreement with china to implement more steps to boost travel between the two nations. The Nikkei 225 stock average was led higher by department store operator J. Front retailing, which saw a 6.9 percent leap. This was driven in large part to better-than-expected results.

Despite a recent uptick, property shares in China face a bleak outlook as the country's real estate crisis is expected to worsen before improving. Recent gains in the stock prices of Chinese developers may be temporary, according to the gloomy outlook.

Despite a recent uptick, property shares in China face a bleak outlook as the country's real estate crisis is expected to worsen before improving. Recent gains in the stock prices of Chinese developers may be temporary, according to the gloomy outlook.

This comes after the Japanese government's agreement with china to implement more steps to boost travel between the two nations. The Nikkei 225 stock average was led higher by department store operator J. Front retailing, which saw a 6.9 percent leap. This was driven in large part to better-than-expected results.

A repeat of the standoff that deposed the previous administration is looming as incoming French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou pledges to drastically reduce the country's deficit to near 5 percent of GDP. After introducing his new cabinet, Bayrou will inform parliament of his new policy agenda on January 14.

Sick of choking on smog and fog? The hottest new travel trend is all about breathing easy! Forget the sights—tourists are now chasing the cleanest air on the planet. Want to inhale luxury with every step? Take a deep breath and check out this report...

Ukraine war updates: Reports say that a North Korean soldier fighting for Russia has been captured by Ukraine, in the first such incident. North Korea has deployed thousands of troops to reinforce Russian troops, including in the Kursk border region where Ukraine mounted a shock border incursion in August.

The global humanitarian aid landscape is facing a critical challenge as funding from the world’s wealthiest nations continues to shrink. The United Nations has warned that, in 2025, it may only be able to meet 60 percent of the needs of the 307 million people projected to require assistance.

In protest against the sexual assault of a girl at Anna University in Chennai and wanting to oust the DMK government in the State, the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K. Annamalai on Friday (December 27, 2024) flogged himself in front of his house in Coimbatore, barefoot.

Morning news brief: India mourns death of ex-PM Manmohan Singh; Russia blamed for Azerbaijan plane crash, and more

The Houthi rebels have fired a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, marking a fresh escalation following Israeli bombings on Sana'a's International Airport. The Israeli Defense Minister has stated that the threat now lies in the skies. The conflict between the Houthis and Israeli forces is intensifying by the hour, with both Ben Gurion Airport and Sana'a International Airport coming under fierce attack. This marks the beginning of a new missile war in West Asia. Watch in for more details!

Calling out the instance from the commentary box earlier, Ponting expressed disappointment with how Kohli got away with a small fine

Bottled health is the latest trend—sodas, teas, and tonics promise instant wellness in every sip. But behind the convenience and buzz, is this market offering real benefits, or just capitalizing on our desire for quick fixes and their desire for big profits? Take a look at this report for more.

On Friday, the Japanese Cabinet approved a record-breaking 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget for 2025. The funding aims to enhance Japan's strike-back capabilities with long-range cruise missiles and the deployment of Tomahawks, strengthening its defenses against escalating threats from China, North Korea, and Russia.

Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the country and the world with a late-night announcement on Dec. 3 that he was imposing martial law.

Former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92, in the national capital on Thursday (Dec 26), Delhi's All India Medical Institute (AIIMS) confirmed in a press release. Watch in for more details!