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Nigeria:10 killed, including 4 kids, in stampede at Christmas charity event

Police said in a statement that more than 1,000 people had been evacuated from the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama after the incident. A purported video of the incident was circulated on social media in which dead bodies were seen lying on the ground and people shouting for help.

Qatar reopens embassy in Damascus after 13 years; second nation to reopen mission since Assad's fall

The Qatari embassy in Damascus had been closed since July 2011, when Doha withdrew its ambassador in response to violent crackdowns on protesters by Assad’s regime.

Nepal, ADB Sign Loan And Grant Agreements To Finance Projects For Water And Energy Infrastructure

Nepal and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed loan and grant agreements to support the development of water and energy infrastructure in the country. These agreements aim to finance critical projects aimed at improving Nepal's water supply systems and enhancing its energy infrastructure. The initiative is expected to help address long-standing issues related to water scarcity and energy access, contributing to the country’s overall economic growth and sustainability. Both organizations are committed to ensuring that these infrastructure improvements benefit communities across Nepal.

At least 10 killed in Iran as bus falls into ravine: state TV

Iran has a poor road safety record, with more than 20,000 deaths in accidents recorded between March 2023 and March 2024, according to local media citing the Iranian judiciary's Forensic Medicine Organisation.

ZIM vs AFG: Teen Allah Ghazanfar takes five-for as Afghanistan win ODI series 2-0

The 18-year-old Allah Ghazanfar followed up a six-wicket haul against Bangladesh last month with a man-of-the-match show in Harare as the tourists crushed the hosts for the second time in three days. 

ED Registers Case Against Former Telangana Minister K.T. Rama Rao

Telangana’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) filed a case on Thursday against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and former minister K T Rama Rao, son of former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, in connection with alleged irregularities in bringing the Formula E car racing event to Hyderabad in February last year.

German Police was alerted about the Christmas market attack?  Social media claims suggest so

He claimed in the LinkedIn post that a girl had reported the suspect to  police multiple times and asked for his arrest, but the police acted in a 'bureaucratic manner.'

PM Modi In Kuwait: Indian PM Modi's Historic Two Day Visit To Gulf Nation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Kuwait for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between India and Kuwait. During his visit, PM Modi is expected to engage in discussions with Kuwaiti leaders, focusing on areas such as trade, investment, and regional cooperation. The visit also aims to enhance cultural ties and explore new opportunities for collaboration in various sectors. This marks a significant step in India's growing diplomatic engagement with the Gulf region.

Rewind 2024: Rohit Sharma's Team India ends 17-year T20 World Cup drought in West Indies

Defending 177, India beat South Africa by seven runs to win a last-over thriller in Barbados. The Men in Blue also ended their 11-year wait for an ICC trophy having last won the Champions Trophy in 2013. Virat Kohli was the star of the match having scored 76 runs in the final while Indian bowlers deserved credit having pulled off a master class with the ball in the death overs.

Thousands rally in South Korea, protesting against President Yoon's impeachment, blame rigged elections

Several thousands protesters supporting Yoon, who are chiefly older and more conservative people, have gathered since the midday Saturday. 

Former England World Cup-winning winger George Eastham passes away at 88

George Eastham, whose father also named George once played for England, won 19 caps for his country between 1963 and 1966.

Explained: The complex and strained cricketing ties between India and Pakistan

An agreement has been made not just for the 2025 Champions Trophy, but for the entire 2024-27 ICC cycle. India-Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the period will be played at a neutral venue. The decision marks a major development in cricketing ties between both countries, which have been affected due to the strained political relations over the last two decades.

90s actor Mamta Kulkarni talks about links to drug lord Vicky Goswami: ‘He called me when..'

In 2017, Thane Police issued a non-bailable warrant against actress Mamta Kulkarni and drug lord Vicky Goswami in connection with a drug haul case.

Watch: PM Modi meets 101-year-old ex-IFS officer in Kuwait on his granddaughter's request

The two met as Handa's granddaughter requested PM Modi to meet her grandfather. Upon his arrival, he visited a hotel where he met Mangal Sain Handa. 

Rejected in IPL, India's Anmolpreet Singh breaks Yusuf Pathan's domestic record for fastest List A hundred

In his innings, Anmolpreet Singh scored 9 sixes and 12 fours with 104 runs coming in boundaries from his 115-run knock. He was given a good helping hand by Prabhsimran Singh as he remained unbeaten on 35 off 25 while skipper Abhishek Sharma departed for 10 off 7.