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Israel did not start the Gaza war, Hamas did: US NSA Sullivan

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan held a press conference in Tel Aviv on Thursday, reaffirming U.S. support for Israel amid the ongoing conflict. Sullivan emphasised that Hamas initiated the Gaza war and that the US stands firmly behind Israel’s right to defend itself.

Morning news brief: S Korean prez defends martial law decree; Trump invites Xi to Jan 20 inauguration, & more

The embattled president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, struck a defiant tone over his martial law decree, saying he was ready to face the impeachment and fight to the end.

India: Five-year-old gets rescued from 150-feet-deep borewell after 55 gruelling hours, dies

A five-year-old boy, who had tragically fallen in a 150-feet-deep borewell in Dausa city of the Indian state of Rajasthan, was finally brought out after a gruelling 55-hour-long operation, as per the officials.

Heavy rains batter Chennai, Tamil Nadu govt shuts schools in several districts

The Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for schools in Chennai and nearby districts on Thursday due to heavy rains that began on Wednesday night. District Collectors of Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Cuddalore, and Pudukkottai have also announced holidays in schools there.

USA News: Pentagon Rubbishes Republican's Claim Of Drones Linked To Iran

The United States has dismissed the statement of a Republican legislator who claimed that drones spotted in New Jersey had links to a foreign entity. This comes after dozens of mysterious drones were spotted across the state in recent weeks. Watch for more details!

'Big part of my dream,' says D Gukesh on historic World Chess Championship win

India’s D Gukesh scripted history on Thursday (Dec 12) after he became the youngest World Chess Championship winner. At 18, Gukesh beat China’s Ding Liren, also becoming the second Indian grandmaster to win the World Chess Championship in Singapore after legendary Viswanathan Anand.

India: SC devises eight-point formula for deciding alimony amid outrage over techie’s death

The Supreme Court of India listed eight points that are required to be considered while deciding the permanent alimony amount during the hearing of a divorce settlement case.

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya make their first appearance as a couple at Aaliyah Kashyap's wedding

Days after tying the knot in Hyderabad, actor Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala made their first appearance together as a married couple at filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's daughter Aaliyah Kashyap's wedding in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Losing Ground to Relentless Russian Attacks

Ukraine has fired U.S.-supplied missiles deep into Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The attack targets strategic Russian sites as tensions continue to rise.

Atlanta Hawks comes from behind to beat New York Knicks to reach NBA Cup semis

The Atlanta Hawks, fueled by 22 points and 11 assists from Trae Young, erased a 10-point third-quarter deficit to beat the New York Knicks 108-100 on Wednesday and book an NBA Cup semi-final against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine is Losing & the West Faces a Stark Choice

Ukraine has fired U.S.-supplied missiles deep into Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The attack targets strategic Russian sites as tensions continue to rise.

Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun's film scripts history, becomes fastest Indian film to enter Rs 1000 crore club

Pushpa 2: The Rule had a thrilling first week at the box office. In the first seven days, Allu Arjun's movie has shattered several records, including surpassing the Rs 10 billion milestone globally.

11-year-old girl survives three days at sea after shipwreck in Mediterranean

In a shocking incident in the Mediterranean, an 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone has been found alive after surviving three days in the sea. Her migrant boat, carrying 45 people, sank off the coast of Lampedusa, leaving her as the only survivor, according to the Compass Collective rescue team Girl found clinging to inner tubes in stormy seas The 11-year-old girl was spotted by chance when the crew of the rescue vessel Trotamar III, operated by Compass Collective, heard her weak calls for help despite the engine running.

Meta restores global outages after WhatsApp, Instagram go down, ChatGPT goes offline

Meta announced that they are “99 per cent of the way there” in solving a blackout they were facing because of which people were not able to access Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.

Donald Trump Invited Chinese President Xi Jinping To Inauguration

US President-elect Donald Trump has invited President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in January. Watch this report for more details!

US influencer faces criticism after posting a video of himself burning cash: Watch

A United States-based influencer has sparked a debate on wealth inequality after he posted a video of himself burning several bundles of cash. The video that went viral has sparked outrage among social media users, who criticised his actions.

Trump named Time's 'Person of the Year' for second time, rings New York Stock Exchange’s opening bell

Time Magazine named US President-elect Donald Trump as “Person of the Year" on Thursday (Dec 12). This marks the second time the news magazine has honoured the Republican with the title since 2016.

French President Emmanuel Macron Vows To Name New PM Within Hours | World DNA | WION

French President Emmanuel Macron is looking to name a new prime minister in the next 48 hours, he said at a gathering with leaders from across the political spectrum on Tuesday.

Israeli PM Netanyahu Rejects Corruption Charges as Ridiculous

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed corruption charges against him as 'ridiculous', becoming the country's first sitting premier to face a criminal trial. Watch for more details!