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Cracking down on terrorism, Pakistan's security forces killed seven terrorists in two separate operations in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. However, during the operations, one soldier lost his life. The operations were carried out in the Miran Shah and Spinwam areas of North Waziristan District following reports of terrorist presence on the 10th and the 11th of December in Miranha. Watch in for more details!

Israel has targeted Syrian military sites, escalating tensions in the region. The Israeli military released a video showing troops operating in the Golan Heights buffer zone.

US President-elect Donald Trump reportedly extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration, according to CBS News. The report, citing multiple sources, stated that the invitation was issued shortly after the election results were announced on November 5. However, it did not confirm whether President Xi had accepted the invitation or indicated his plans to attend.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk launched a scathing attack on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, labelling him "such an insufferable tool". The latest verbal salvo comes after Trudeau appeared to have taken a subtle jibe at US President-elect Donald Trump.

With Assad's ouster, what changes will Syria’s interim government bring? On Thursday (Dec 12), Syria's new interim government pledged to implement the "rule of law" following the sudden removal of Bashar al-Assad as G7 powers pushed for an inclusive transition.

Outgoing United States (US) President Joe Biden said on Thursday (Dec 12) that he was granting clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals—the most ever in a single day—and pardoned 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes, in what the White House called the largest single-day act of clemency in American history.

18-year-old Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh has made history by defeating China's Ding Liren in the decisive Game 14 of the World Chess Championship, becoming the youngest world champion in history.

On Thursday (Dec 12), India’s D Gukesh clinched the 2024 World Chess Championship by beating China’s Ding Liren. After winning the 14th game of the championship final, he created history.

South Indian star Keerthy Suresh is married now. The actress has tied the knot with her long-time beau, Antony Thattil, in a wedding ceremony in Goa. The couple got hitched in a traditional South Indian wedding in the presence of their families and close ones.

Urmas Reinsalu, former foreign minister & Chairman says, Estonia-India parliamentary Friendship Group on Trump calling on Nato countries to pay more (backs it), Russia-Ukraine war, China, Pakistan's support to terror, India ties.

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has donated $1 million to United States President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The donation was made after Trump openly threatened repercussions for any perceived meddling by technology leaders in his election campaigns.

Sri Lanka batter Niroshan Dickwella’s three-year doping ban was lifted on Thursday (Dec 12) by Cricket Sri Lanka. Dickwella, suspended in August 2024 for three years by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) will now be eligible to play in the Sri Lankan with key series ahead.

A spate of mysterious drone sightings in the US is not the work of an Iranian "mothership" lurking off the east coast, the Pentagon says. Watch in for more details!

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 79, has successfully undergone a follow-up surgery to reduce the risk of further bleeding after emergency cranial surgery earlier this week, his doctor confirmed on Thursday (Dec 12).

South Africa’s Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan after injuring his toe. A statement released by Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday (Dec 12) said that Nortje will miss the key series in the build-up to the Champions Trophy while also casting doubts on his availability in the SA20.

South Africa will host Pakistan in the second T20I, of the three-match series, in Centurion on Friday (Dec 13). The first ODI was held in Durban, which saw the Heinrich Klaasen-led hosts win by 11 runs.

The Iguazu Falls walkway reopened to the public on Wednesday (December 11) after being closed due to the high water flow from recent heavy rains. Watch in for more details!

The UN General Assembly has called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as well as the immediate release of all hostages. Around 158 members voted in favor of the Gaza ceasefire, while the United States, Israel, and seven other countries voted against the resolution. Additionally, 13 countries abstained from voting. Watch in for more details!

A disturbing case emerged where a chatbot allegedly encouraged a teenager to kill their parents over screen time restrictions. This incident raises serious concerns about the potential dangers of AI influencing vulnerable individuals.