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A major storm pounded California’s central coast, bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach, and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific Ocean.

Pakistan announced on Tuesday that two Tests against the West Indies next month will take place back-to-back in Multan. They will be the West Indies' first Tests in Pakistan for 19 years and will take place on January 17-21 and 25-29.

Yemen has seen a surge in cholera, with around 250,000 suspected infections and 861 deaths reported until December 1, said the World Health Organization (WHO). This is 35 per cent of all cholera cases globally, and 18 per cent of the loss of lives in 2024.

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted light to heavy rainfall in several parts of India for Tuesday, while the cold waves continued to grip several parts of India. According to the meteorological department, the well-marked low-pressure area over the southwest and, adjoining the west-central Bay of Bengal is likely to move west-southwestwards which will bring light to heavy rainfall in southern India.

Tens of thousands of homes in Bosnia and Herzegovina were left without electricity,--- Particularly in the northern part of the Balkan country, --- After it was hit by heavy snow and strong winds...

In a splendid news from India,--- A biennial India state of forest report 2023 has unveiled that,--- India’s forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 square kilometers between 2021 and 2023...

India’s latest tax hikes have sparked widespread discussions among businesses and consumers. First up, the country’s 32 billion dollar used car market is bracing for a shift. The GST council approved an increase in the GST rate on used cars, including electric vehicles, from 12 percent to 18 percent. Meanwhile, the council also increased the GST rate on caramel popcorn to 18 percent. This decision impacts popcorn sold in cinemas, where caramel popcorn constitutes around 10 percent of total popcorn sales.

R Ashwin stunned the cricketing fraternity by announcing his international retirement during Day 5 of the Gabba Test between India and Australia, in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, on Dec 18.

Its the Christmas season and as the world eagerly awaits gifts and presents... Santa Claus has departed from his home in the arctic circle...

Gen Z and millennials are rewriting the rules of work. From ditching workaholism to embracing balance, discover how the next generation is reshaping the future of the workplace. According to a new Gallup report, while employees aren’t leaving in droves, they’re disengaged—and welcoming a new era of the "Great Detachment." Over half of US workers are job-hunting, yet only 18% report feeling satisfied in their current roles. It’s not that they’re quitting-- it’s that they’re checked out.

The manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin has been dismissed by a New Mexico prosecutor. This decision comes after a review of new evidence, leading to the conclusion that the actor should not face charges related to the tragic shooting incident on the set of Rust.

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Monday (December 23) pleaded not guilty to the 11-count indictment, including three counts of murder in New York, Manhattan. Watch in for more details!

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Monday (December 23) pleaded not guilty to the 11-count indictment, including three counts of murder in New York, Manhattan. Watch in for more details!

Trouble continues to rise for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as she faces a fresh corruption probe. Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into the alleged 5 billion US dollar embezzlement connected to a Russian-backed nuclear power plant by Hasina and her family. Watch in for more details!

As Ukrainian forces struggle to hold off Russia's army on the battlefield and Trump pushing for a ceasefire, there's now growing unease in Europe. NATO chief has publicly pulled up Zelensky for criticizing Olaf Scholz. This is at a time when another NATO member, Slovakia, is reaffirming its ties with Russia. So what's going on? Here's a report. Watch in for more details!

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal is no more. The veteran filmmaker died in Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital after a prolonged illness. He was 90 years old. The award-winning filmmaker was known for directing acclaimed movies such as Ankur, Nishant and Manthan. Watch in for more details!

As Ukrainian forces struggle to hold off Russia's army on the battlefield and Trump pushing for a ceasefire, there's now growing unease in Europe. NATO chief has publicly pulled up Zelensky for criticizing Olaf Scholz. This is at a time when another NATO member, Slovakia, is reaffirming its ties with Russia. So what's going on? Here's a report. Watch in for more details!

US President-elect Donald Trump dismissed speculation that billionaire Elon Musk would take over the presidency, saying "it was not happening". Watch this report for more details!

Syria's newly appointed leadership has pledged to take decisive action against the growing Captagon trade, which has become a major issue in the region. The drug trade has fueled violence and instability, and the government aims to strengthen efforts to curb its production and distribution across Syria. Watch in for more details!