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Russia on Friday urged Hamas to release all hostages during talks with the militant group in Moscow, saying the humanitarian situation in Gaza had reached "catastrophic" levels.

Hamas militants seized about 250 hostages in an October attack on Israel, around 132 of whom Israel says remain in Gaza.&nbsp;

Russian diplomat Mikhail Bogdanov "stressed the need for the speedy release of civilians captured during the attacks of 7 October" in talks with Hamas senior official Musa Abu Marzouk, the foreign ministry said.

The Palestinian Islamist group said in a statement that the talks were "to clarify the movement's position and policies for dealing with the file of prisoners" it was holding.

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The statement added that they had also discussed securing a ceasefire in the besieged territory and Bogdanov had expressed Russia's "support of the rights of the Palestinian people".

Bogdanov also met with Israel's ambassador to Moscow Simona Halperin, the Russian foreign ministry said later.&nbsp;

She was "informed about the targeted efforts of the Russian diplomacy in the interests of the immediate and unconditional release of civilians, including Russian citizens, held in the Gaza strip," the ministry said in a statement.&nbsp;

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Bogdanov also voiced Moscow's "consistent position in support of a comprehensive Middle East settlement on the basis of the decisions of the UN."

Russia has criticised Israel's military campaign in Gaza and repeatedly called for the creation of a Palestinian state.&nbsp;

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Hamas fighters launched attacks on October 7 that resulted in the deaths of about 1,140 people in Israel, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures.

Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas.

Its military response has so far killed at least 24,762 in Gaza, around 70 percent of them women, young children and adolescents, according to the territory's health ministry.

Russia on Friday urged Hamas to release all hostages during talks with the militant group in Moscow, saying the humanitarian situation in Gaza had reached "catastrophic" levels.

Russia on Friday urged Hamas to release all hostages during talks with the militant group in Moscow, saying the humanitarian situation in Gaza had reached "catastrophic" levels. Hamas militants seized about 250 hostages in an October attack on Israel, around 132 of whom Israel says remain in Gaza. Russian diplomat Mikhail Bogdanov "stressed the need for the speedy release of civilians captured during the attacks of 7 October" in talks with Hamas senior official Musa Abu Marzouk, the foreign ministry said. The Palestinian Islamist group said in a statement that the talks were "to clarify the movement's position and policies for dealing with the file of prisoners" it was holding. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Israeli PM Netanyahu rejects U.S' push for a two-state solution × The statement added that they had also discussed securing a ceasefire in the besieged territory and Bogdanov had expressed Russia's "support of the rights of the Palestinian people". Bogdanov also met with Israel's ambassador to Moscow Simona Halperin, the Russian foreign ministry said later. She was "informed about the targeted efforts of the Russian diplomacy in the interests of the immediate and unconditional release of civilians, including Russian citizens, held in the Gaza strip," the ministry said in a statement. Also Read | Israel digs Palestinian graves while searching for hostages held in Gaza Bogdanov also voiced Moscow's "consistent position in support of a comprehensive Middle East settlement on the basis of the decisions of the UN." Russia has criticised Israel's military campaign in Gaza and repeatedly called for the creation of a Palestinian state. WATCH | Israel 'attacks' Gaza's Al-Israa University, sparks concerns as war with Hamas rages on Hamas fighters launched attacks on October 7 that resulted in the deaths of about 1,140 people in Israel, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas. Its military response has so far killed at least 24,762 in Gaza, around 70 percent of them women, young children and adolescents, according to the territory's health ministry.

Russia urges Hamas to release hostages

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Alexander Bogomaz, the regional governor, said that four oil tanks at a large storage facility in the town of Klintsy in Russia's western Bryansk region caught fire on Friday (Jan 19) after the military brought down a Ukrainian strike drone there.&nbsp;

He added that aided by a specialised firefighting train, firefighters tackled what he said was a serious blaze at the facility controlled by oil major Rosneft.&nbsp;

"An aeroplane-style drone was brought down by the defence ministry using radio-electronic means. When the aerial target was destroyed, its munitions were dropped on the territory of the Klintsy oil depot," Bogomaz wrote on the Telegram messaging app, also mentioning that nobody was hurt in the attack.

He said air defence units had brought down two other Ukrainian drones on Friday over other parts of Bryansk, a region that borders Ukraine.&nbsp;

On social media, Bogomaz shared footage of firefighters directing water hoses at massive flames surrounding the storage tanks, at least one of which appeared to be severely damaged, while dense smoke filled the air.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Ukraine claimed that the attack on the Russian oil depot in Klinsty was part of a "fair" retaliation in response to Russia's strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure,&nbsp;reported&nbsp;The Guardian.&nbsp;

Ukraine also claimed responsibility for the&nbsp;drone strike that caused a massive fire at an oil station in western Russia on Friday - an incident which emerged as the latest in a string of rising cross-border attacks.&nbsp;

Russia and Ukraine have both targeted each other's energy infrastructure in strikes intended to disrupt supply lines and logistics while also demoralising their opponents as they strive to gain an advantage in a nearly two-year conflict that shows no signs of ending.&nbsp;

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Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's GUR military intelligence agency, neither confirmed nor denied Ukraine had been behind the attack, but said "such events regularly occur at the aggressor state's military facilities".

Yusov told national TV he expected the incident to complicate logistics for Russian troops, increasing Ukrainian forces' "room for manoeuvre".&nbsp;

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Alexander Bogomaz, the regional governor, said that four oil tanks at a large storage facility in the town of Klintsy in Russia's western Bryansk region caught fire on Friday (Jan 19) after the military brought down a Ukrainian strike drone there.

Alexander Bogomaz, the regional governor, said that four oil tanks at a large storage facility in the town of Klintsy in Russia's western Bryansk region caught fire on Friday (Jan 19) after the military brought down a Ukrainian strike drone there. He added that aided by a specialised firefighting train, firefighters tackled what he said was a serious blaze at the facility controlled by oil major Rosneft. "An aeroplane-style drone was brought down by the defence ministry using radio-electronic means. When the aerial target was destroyed, its munitions were dropped on the territory of the Klintsy oil depot," Bogomaz wrote on the Telegram messaging app, also mentioning that nobody was hurt in the attack. He said air defence units had brought down two other Ukrainian drones on Friday over other parts of Bryansk, a region that borders Ukraine. On social media, Bogomaz shared footage of firefighters directing water hoses at massive flames surrounding the storage tanks, at least one of which appeared to be severely damaged, while dense smoke filled the air. Also read: Russia urges Hamas to release hostages Meanwhile, Ukraine claimed that the attack on the Russian oil depot in Klinsty was part of a "fair" retaliation in response to Russia's strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure, reported The Guardian. Ukraine also claimed responsibility for the drone strike that caused a massive fire at an oil station in western Russia on Friday - an incident which emerged as the latest in a string of rising cross-border attacks. Russia and Ukraine have both targeted each other's energy infrastructure in strikes intended to disrupt supply lines and logistics while also demoralising their opponents as they strive to gain an advantage in a nearly two-year conflict that shows no signs of ending. Also read: NAṬO to launch its biggest military exercises in decades Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: The victory in war may come down to who can last longer × Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's GUR military intelligence agency, neither confirmed nor denied Ukraine had been behind the attack, but said "such events regularly occur at the aggressor state's military facilities". Yusov told national TV he expected the incident to complicate logistics for Russian troops, increasing Ukrainian forces' "room for manoeuvre". Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Russian oil depot on fire after attempted Ukrainian drone attack

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Leaders of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries on Friday denounced Israel's military campaign in Gaza and demanded an immediate ceasefire there, during the annual summit of the 120-member bloc. 
Dozens of heads of state and other senior officials from the NAM, formed officially in 1961 by countries opposed to joining either of the two major Cold War-era military and political blocs, are attending a summit in Uganda.

Israel launched its offensive in Gaza after the Islamist militant group Hamas' Oct. 7 attack in which Israeli officials say more than 1,200 Israelis and foreigners were killed and 240 taken hostage. The military campaign has killed more than 24,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities.

"Since Oct. 7 we have witnessed one of the cruellest genocidal acts ever to be recorded by history," Cuba's vice president, Salvador Valdes Mesa, said in a speech to delegates.

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"How can the Western countries, who claim to be so civilised, justify the murder of women and children in Gaza, the indiscriminate bombings of hospitals and schools and deprivation of access to safe water and food?" he said.

Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairperson of the African Union commission, called for an immediate end to what he called the "unjust war against the Palestinian people."

Nearly all African countries belong to the NAM, comprising nearly half of its members, while other members range from India and Indonesia to Saudi Arabia and Iran, Chile, Peru and Colombia.

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Israel has said it is acting in self-defence and rejected accusations of genocide, including in a case brought against it by South Africa at the United Nations' top court.

Speaking at the summit, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, said the war in Gaza had demonstrated the inadequacy of the United Nations, particularly the Security Council, where the United States has vetoed several resolutions critical of Israel.

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Leaders of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries on Friday denounced Israel's military campaign in Gaza and demanded an immediate ceasefire there, during the annual summit of the 120-member bloc.

Leaders of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries on Friday denounced Israel's military campaign in Gaza and demanded an immediate ceasefire there, during the annual summit of the 120-member bloc. Dozens of heads of state and other senior officials from the NAM, formed officially in 1961 by countries opposed to joining either of the two major Cold War-era military and political blocs, are attending a summit in Uganda. Israel launched its offensive in Gaza after the Islamist militant group Hamas' Oct. 7 attack in which Israeli officials say more than 1,200 Israelis and foreigners were killed and 240 taken hostage. The military campaign has killed more than 24,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities. "Since Oct. 7 we have witnessed one of the cruellest genocidal acts ever to be recorded by history," Cuba's vice president, Salvador Valdes Mesa, said in a speech to delegates. Also Read | German lawmakers made it EASIER to gain citizenship, dual nationality. Here's how "How can the Western countries, who claim to be so civilised, justify the murder of women and children in Gaza, the indiscriminate bombings of hospitals and schools and deprivation of access to safe water and food?" he said. Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairperson of the African Union commission, called for an immediate end to what he called the "unjust war against the Palestinian people." Nearly all African countries belong to the NAM, comprising nearly half of its members, while other members range from India and Indonesia to Saudi Arabia and Iran, Chile, Peru and Colombia. Also Read | China: 13 killed in fire at school dorm in Henan province Israel has said it is acting in self-defence and rejected accusations of genocide, including in a case brought against it by South Africa at the United Nations' top court. Speaking at the summit, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, said the war in Gaza had demonstrated the inadequacy of the United Nations, particularly the Security Council, where the United States has vetoed several resolutions critical of Israel. Watch | Tata Steel to close two blast furnaces by end of 2024 × "We should establish a system of global governance that is fair and equitable, and has the capacity to respond to the needs of all persons in situations of threat and harm," said Ramaphosa.

Non-Aligned Movement leaders denounce Israel's military campaign in Gaza

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With Israel continuing to pound southern Lebanon, a top Hezbollah official on Friday (Jan 19) gave a stern warning to the "enemy" Jewish country that there will be a response in case of continued escalation.&nbsp;It is noteworthy that the Lebanon-Israel border has witnessed frequent cross-border attacks since the commencement of the conflict in Gaza.&nbsp;Hezbollah, closely linked to Iran, is widely regarded as a proxy for the Iranian government.

In a statement, Hezbollah's Naim Qassem said, "If Israel decides to expand its aggression, it will receive a real slap in the face in response."&nbsp;He also added that normalcy on the Lebanon-Israel border can only be attained if the "aggression in Gaza" is put to an end.&nbsp;

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"The enemy must know the party is ready, that we are preparing based on the principle that an endless aggression can happen, just like our will to push back the aggression is infinite," he further said.&nbsp;

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Reports suggest that over 195 people have been killed in Lebanon due to the Israeli strikes. Among them, at least 142 were Hezbollah militants.&nbsp;Meanwhile, in the counterstrikes by the Iran-backed militia, 15 in Israel have been killed, nine of whom were soldiers and six civilians, reports said citing the Israeli Army.&nbsp;

<h2>Preemptive strike called off?</h2>

Israel, which found itself shocked on October 7 in the wake of an attack by Hamas on its soil, declared war against the Palestinian militant group.

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Speaking over Israeli plans in the early stages of the war, a former army chief and a member of Israel’s war cabinet Gadi Eisenkot reportedly said that Israel was&nbsp;ready to carry out a preemptive strike against Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia.&nbsp;However, he added that such a move was called off at the last minute as there was a danger of a spillover.&nbsp;

The humanitarian toll in the Gaza war is increasing day by day.&nbsp;“The inhumane living conditions — almost no drinking water, clean toilets or ability to keep the surroundings clean — will allow hepatitis A to spread further,” the WHO chief warned in a statement on X social media platform.&nbsp;

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With Israel continuing to pound southern Lebanon, a top Hezbollah official on Friday (Jan 19) gave a stern warning to the "enemy" Jewish country that there will be a response in case of continued escalation.

With Israel continuing to pound southern Lebanon, a top Hezbollah official on Friday (Jan 19) gave a stern warning to the "enemy" Jewish country that there will be a response in case of continued escalation. It is noteworthy that the Lebanon-Israel border has witnessed frequent cross-border attacks since the commencement of the conflict in Gaza. Hezbollah, closely linked to Iran, is widely regarded as a proxy for the Iranian government. In a statement, Hezbollah's Naim Qassem said, "If Israel decides to expand its aggression, it will receive a real slap in the face in response." He also added that normalcy on the Lebanon-Israel border can only be attained if the "aggression in Gaza" is put to an end. Also Read | Bill to reduce US dependence on Chinese minerals introduced in Congress "The enemy must know the party is ready, that we are preparing based on the principle that an endless aggression can happen, just like our will to push back the aggression is infinite," he further said. Also Read | Eiffel Tower topped pre-Covid visitor numbers in 2023 Reports suggest that over 195 people have been killed in Lebanon due to the Israeli strikes. Among them, at least 142 were Hezbollah militants. Meanwhile, in the counterstrikes by the Iran-backed militia, 15 in Israel have been killed, nine of whom were soldiers and six civilians, reports said citing the Israeli Army. Preemptive strike called off? Israel, which found itself shocked on October 7 in the wake of an attack by Hamas on its soil, declared war against the Palestinian militant group. Watch | Israel’s anti-war activists call for ceasefire in Gaza × Speaking over Israeli plans in the early stages of the war, a former army chief and a member of Israel’s war cabinet Gadi Eisenkot reportedly said that Israel was ready to carry out a preemptive strike against Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia. However, he added that such a move was called off at the last minute as there was a danger of a spillover. The humanitarian toll in the Gaza war is increasing day by day. “The inhumane living conditions — almost no drinking water, clean toilets or ability to keep the surroundings clean — will allow hepatitis A to spread further,” the WHO chief warned in a statement on X social media platform. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israel to get 'real slap in the face' if aggression expanded, warns Hezbollah

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to de-escalate tensions after both countries traded deadly airstrikes on militant targets in each other's territory this week. The military actions in the porous border region of Balochistan -- split between Pakistan and Iran- had stoked regional tensions which are already enflamed by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to de-escalate tensions after both countries traded deadly airstrikes on militant targets in each other's territory this week. The military actions in the porous border region of Balochistan -- split between Pakistan and Iran- had stoked regional tensions which are already enflamed by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. However, on Friday (Jan 19), Pakistan's Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani spoke with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and both leaders agreed "close coordination on counter-terrorism and other aspects of mutual concern should be strengthened." A statement from the Pakistani foreign ministry said that Jilani and Amir-Abdollahian also agreed to "de-escalate the situation." Following the conversation Amir-Abdollahian said that the cooperation of Islamabad and Tehran "to neutralise and destroy terrorist camps in Pakistan is essential." Pak PM holds emergency security meeting Earlier on Friday, Pakistan Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar held an emergency security meeting with military and intelligence chiefs amid fears of the crisis between Pakistan and Iran escalating. Also read | Pakistan strikes Iran targeting Baluch separatist group: Who are the Baluch? What are their issues? Prime Minister Kakar had cut short his visit to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos following the airstrikes. In a statement released from his office, "The forum reiterated the unflinching resolve that sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan are absolutely inviolable." Also watch | Gravitas: Iran-Pak cross border strikes: Did Pak consult America? × "Any attempt by anyone to breach it on any pretext will be responded with [the] full might of the state," the statement added. However, Kakar's office also said that Islamabad and Tehran should "address each other's security concerns in the larger interest of regional peace and stability." Death toll in airstrikes at 11 A collective death toll of 11 -- mostly women and children -- was reported from both sides of the border, a report by the news agency AFP said. The crisis erupted when Iran launched attacks on Pakistan on Tuesday, targeting what it described as bases for the militant group Jaish al-Adl in the border town of Panjgur in Balochistan, Iranian media reported. Also read | Pakistan killed 10 of its own citizens in strike on Iranian territory: Reports The next day, Pakistan struck hideouts used by terrorist groups namely the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF)” in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province. Pakistan recalled its ambassador from Tehran after the attack and said Iran's envoy -- on a visit home -- was blocked from returning to Islamabad. Amid fears that the crisis might escalate, the United Nations (UN) and the United States appealed for restraint, while China offered to mediate. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan, Iran agree to de-escalate tensions after trading deadly airstrikes

The Indian government on Saturday (January 20) warned media outlets and social media platforms against spreading false information about Ram Mandir consecration ceremony or doing anything that will disturb communal harmony. The government issued a formal advisory for the same. In other news, first Turkish astronaut Alper Gezeravci, and&nbsp;three other European astronauts began their journey to the International Space Station.

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The Revolutionary Guards released a statement saying that four of its members were left dead in the strike on the Syrian capital further condemning Israel for the attack.

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Germany eases gaining citizenship and dual nationality: The legislation is part of a broader series of social reforms promised by Scholz's three-party coalition since taking office in late 2021.&nbsp;

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North Korea puts teens on 12 years of hard labour: The video depicted a public trial where two students were seen in grey scrubs. They were handcuffed. Meanwhile, the trial was been observed by nearly 1,000 students in an amphitheater.

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Boris Johnson described Donald Trump as a leader "whose willingness to use force and sheer unpredictability" will act as a major deterrent to the enemies of the west.

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Putin takes dip in icy waters: Epiphany is celebrated on January 19 and it marks the Baptism of the Lord. It is Christian holiday that is observed by Orthodox believers across the world.

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Security arrangements have been increased in the temple town ahead of the much-awaited consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla's temple at his birthplace.

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Kim Keon-hee was embroiled in multiple controversies before she even became South Korea's first lady.

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The Indian government on Saturday (January 20) warned media outlets and social media platforms against spreading false information about Ram Mandir consecration ceremony or doing anything that will disturb communal harmony.

The Indian government on Saturday (January 20) warned media outlets and social media platforms against spreading false information about Ram Mandir consecration ceremony or doing anything that will disturb communal harmony. The government issued a formal advisory for the same. In other news, first Turkish astronaut Alper Gezeravci, and three other European astronauts began their journey to the International Space Station. Ram Temple inauguration: Govt warns media against disturbing communal harmony Amid preparations for the grand event, fake messages related to VIP invitations, and donation drives have been doing the rounds on social media. Iran says Israeli strike on Damascus killed Guards’ Syria spy chief, 4 others The Revolutionary Guards released a statement saying that four of its members were left dead in the strike on the Syrian capital further condemning Israel for the attack. Turkey’s first astronaut launched on flight to International Space Station Gezeravci, 44, is a Turkish Air Force veteran and holds the rank of a colonel. Turkey was poised to enter the exclusive but expanding club of ISS-guest countries by sending Gezeravci on his nation's debut human spaceflight as an Ax-3 mission specialist. 'Nimbra': Donald Trump mocks Nikki Haley’s first name; she responds In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump repeatedly referred to Haley as "Nimbra." Earlier this month, Trump also said Haley was ineligible for the presidency because her parents were not American citizens when she was born in 1972. German lawmakers make it EASIER to gain citizenship, dual nationality. Here's how Germany eases gaining citizenship and dual nationality: The legislation is part of a broader series of social reforms promised by Scholz's three-party coalition since taking office in late 2021. North Korea teens, in a public trial, put under 12 years of hard labour for watching K-pop North Korea puts teens on 12 years of hard labour: The video depicted a public trial where two students were seen in grey scrubs. They were handcuffed. Meanwhile, the trial was been observed by nearly 1,000 students in an amphitheater. ‘I like his style’: Boris Johnson says Trump as next US president will be ‘big win for the world’ Boris Johnson described Donald Trump as a leader "whose willingness to use force and sheer unpredictability" will act as a major deterrent to the enemies of the west. VIRAL VIDEO | Putin takes dip in icy waters. Here's why Putin takes dip in icy waters: Epiphany is celebrated on January 19 and it marks the Baptism of the Lord. It is Christian holiday that is observed by Orthodox believers across the world. Ayodhya: Anti-terrorist squad arrests men allegedly awaiting terrorist Pannun's instruction Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Security arrangements have been increased in the temple town ahead of the much-awaited consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla's temple at his birthplace. South Korea's first lady faces criticism within govt over receiving Dior bag from pastor Kim Keon-hee was embroiled in multiple controversies before she even became South Korea's first lady.

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Japan made history on Friday by becoming only the the fifth nation to land a spacecraft on the Moon. The director of the Japanese space agency, Jaxa, said the landing itself was deemed successful “as the spacecraft sent telemetry data, meaning most equipment on board was operating”.

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' achieves historic lunar landing

Ten days after its launch, Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander fell back to Earth, ending a trip to the moon’s orbital distance and back that was doomed by a propellant leak.

Doomed Peregrine Moon lander falls back to Earth

The British military is currently experiencing its lowest number of active-duty personnel. According to a report, the size of the UK Army is to be reduced to 72,000 soldiers by 2026.

British Army will have less than 72,000 personnel by 2026: Report

US President Joe Biden hosted the bipartisan US conference of Mayors at White House on Friday. The meeting came as several US cities are facing multiple crises including winter storms. The severe cold conditions have claimed multiple lives across the nation over the past two weeks.

Biden hosts conference of Mayors as US faces extreme weather conditions

The Czech Republic’s High Court in Prague has given the green light for the extradition of Indian national Nikhil Gupta to the United States to face murder charges in the alleged conspiracy to kill a Khalistani activist at the behest of an Indian government official.

Pannun Murder Plot: Czech Supreme Court greenlights Nikhil Gupta's extradition to US

The World Tourism Organization reports a promising rebound for the global tourism industry, projecting international tourism levels to surpass pre-pandemic figures by 2024. In 2023, 1.3 million tourists ventured to foreign destinations, marking 88% of pre-pandemic levels and a 44% increase from 2022.

World Tourism Organisation's optimistic forecast

US President Joe Biden on Friday said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu about possible solutions for creation of an independent state for Palestinians.

US President Biden speaks with Israel's Netanyahu on Gaza situation

The United States carried out a fresh round of attack against the Houthi rebels in Yemen destroying three anti-ship missiles in the Red Sea. Watch this report to know more.

Red Sea Crisis: US destroys three Houthi anti-ship missiles in Red Sea

Iran on Saturday (January 20) successfully launched a satellite, said official news agency IRNA citing a minister. The launch is being described as a milestone for the country's aerospace programme. The West has often criticised the Iranian space programme.

The United States, in particular, has been vocal in its criticism of the space programme saying that Iran may use the same technology for ballistic missiles which could possibly carry nuclear warheads. Iran denies this saying that it has no ambition of developing nuclear weapons capability and that its rocket launches are only for civil or defence purposes.

"The Soraya satellite of the Iranian Space Organisation... was successfully launched with the Qaem 100 satellite carrier of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps," the official IRNA news agency said.

"This is the first time that Iran has successfully placed a satellite in orbits higher than 500 kilometres (310 miles)," IRNA said.

IRNA quoted Iran's Telecommunications Minister Issa Zarepour who said that the satellite weighing 50 kilogrammes was placed in an orbit 750 kilometres above Earth.

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Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards has developed the Qaem 100 rocket. It is a three-stage solid-fuel satellite launcher which is first of its kind for Iran.

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Iran hasn't always tasted success in its satellite launches and there have been several failed attempts in past. In April 2020, it was successful in launching Nour-1, the country's first military satellite.

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The United States and Iran warmed up to each other after the landmark nuclear deal struck during the tenure of former US president Barack Obama. But his successor former US president Donald Trump unilaterally pulled US out of the deal and re-imposed crippling sanctions on Iran and its economy. After US Presidents Joe Biden took office, efforts began to revive the deal but the talks have not yielded much so far.

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Iran on Saturday (January 20) successfully launched a satellite, said official news agency IRNA citing a minister. The launch is being described as a milestone for the country's aerospace programme.

Iran on Saturday (January 20) successfully launched a satellite, said official news agency IRNA citing a minister. The launch is being described as a milestone for the country's aerospace programme. The West has often criticised the Iranian space programme. The United States, in particular, has been vocal in its criticism of the space programme saying that Iran may use the same technology for ballistic missiles which could possibly carry nuclear warheads. Iran denies this saying that it has no ambition of developing nuclear weapons capability and that its rocket launches are only for civil or defence purposes. "The Soraya satellite of the Iranian Space Organisation... was successfully launched with the Qaem 100 satellite carrier of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps," the official IRNA news agency said. "This is the first time that Iran has successfully placed a satellite in orbits higher than 500 kilometres (310 miles)," IRNA said. IRNA quoted Iran's Telecommunications Minister Issa Zarepour who said that the satellite weighing 50 kilogrammes was placed in an orbit 750 kilometres above Earth. Watch | Israel's Strike in Damascus: Iran claims 4 of its officers killed in attack × Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards has developed the Qaem 100 rocket. It is a three-stage solid-fuel satellite launcher which is first of its kind for Iran. Also Read | Iran says Israeli strike on Damascus killed Guards’ Syria spy chief along with 4 others Iran hasn't always tasted success in its satellite launches and there have been several failed attempts in past. In April 2020, it was successful in launching Nour-1, the country's first military satellite. Also Read | Turkey’s first astronaut launched on flight to International Space Station The United States and Iran warmed up to each other after the landmark nuclear deal struck during the tenure of former US president Barack Obama. But his successor former US president Donald Trump unilaterally pulled US out of the deal and re-imposed crippling sanctions on Iran and its economy. After US Presidents Joe Biden took office, efforts began to revive the deal but the talks have not yielded much so far. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran launches satellite, places it in 750 km orbit: Official news agency

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Iran and Pakistan are seeking to calm simmering tensions days after exchanging missile and drone attacks on each other's territories. The foreign ministers of both nations held another telephone conversation on Friday and agreed to de-escalate the situation.

Pakistan and Iran agree to 'de-escalate' after trading air strikes

Two Madonna fans in New York City are suing the pop queen for starting her concert late, alleging that they "had to get up early to go to work" the following morning. Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden filed a lawsuit in Brooklyn federal court on Wednesday, claiming they purchased tickets to Madonna's Celebration tour event at Barclays Center on December 13th.

Fans sue Madonna for arriving two hours late on stage during Celebration tour

North Korea publicly sentenced two teenage boys to 12 years of hard labour for transgression of watching South Korean TV shows, commonly known as K-dramas.

North Korean teens face 12 year hard labour sentence for watching K-Drama

British snack food manufacturer Walkers is facing quite a situation as a tax tribunal ruled that its mini poppadoms are not exempt from VAT and must be treated as crisps. The debate over the nature of these bite-sized snacks has unfolded, drawing parallels with past VAT battles involving Pringles and flapjacks.

UK Court: Walkers' Poppadoms are potato chips

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