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China claims its world's biggest dam over Brahmaputra won't affect water flow to India

China defended the planned project over the Brahmaputra River and claimed Beijing has gone through rigorous scientific verification and will not have any negative impact on downstream countries -- India and Bangladesh.

China's Covid still haunts amid HMPV flu outbreak: 5 things we still don't know about lethal virus

For the past few days, reports of a massive flu outbreak in China have been circulating abroad, particularly in India and Indonesia. Health officials, however, maintain the outbreak is an annual occurrence during the winter.

Pakistan issues 94 visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims for visit to Shadani Darbar in Sindh

On the occasion, Pakistan's Charge d'Affairs in India, Saad Ahmad Warraich, wished the pilgrims "a rewarding and fulfilling journey". He said Pakistan remains committed to preserving sacred religious places as well as providing necessary facilitation to visiting pilgrims, it said.

German airports hit by massive IT outage, long queues at border control

A federal police spokesperson confirmed the issue, stating that officers were forced to manually process passengers due to the system failure.

China downplays reports of huge HMPV flu outbreak, assures travel across country is safe

China referred to guidelines issued by the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration of China regarding the prevention and control of respiratory diseases in the winter.

India hits back at Pakistan Foreign Minister's 'tango' jibe, says 'T' stands for 'terrorism' | Watch

When reporters in Islamabad asked Dar about improving ties with New Delhi, he responded, "It takes two to tango; it can't be one way." He urged India to "create an environment conducive to improving relations."

Top 7 countries with fastest internet and India’s Global Rank – See where Pakistan stands | CHECK

Israeli airstrikes kill 30 in Gaza as thousands of displaced Palestinians seek shelter in cold

The Israeli strike in the seaside humanitarian zone known as Muwasi occurred as hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have been huddling there in damp winter weather.

India hits out at China for creating new counties with large parts of Aksai Chin

India on Friday said it has lodged a "solemn protest" with China over the establishment of two new counties in Hotan prefecture as parts of these regions fall in Indian union territory of Ladakh.

India extending all possible help to Nimisha Priya, says MEA on Kerala nurse's death sentence

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a weekly press briefing, said New Delhi is extending all possible help in the matter

India rejects US media report alleging New Delhi's involvement in 'plot' to overthrow Muizzu govt

"You can see a pattern in their activities. I leave you to judge their credibility. As far as we are concerned, they have none," the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a weekly press briefing on Friday.

Rana's attorney challenges US Court's extradition ruling to India, cites 'double jeopardy' concerns

Rana, currently lodged in a jail in Los Angeles, faces charges for his role in the Mumbai attacks and is known to be associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

South Korea: Massive fire engulfs commercial building in Seongnam, several feared trapped

The building, which also has five basement floors, houses underground car parks, sports facilities, and restaurants below ground, while shops and hospitals are located above ground.

Pakistan Deputy PM reacts to improving ties with India: 'It takes two to tango, can't be one way'

Regarding trade ties with India, he said that "it takes two to tango", calling upon India to create an environment to help improve the relations.

Is there any link between New Orleans attacker and Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas? FBI reveals

The FBI obtained surveillance video of Shamsud Din Jabbar placing the explosive devices where they were found, said Christopher Raia, deputy assistant director of the FBI’s counterterrorism division.

Tesla Cybertruck explosion: Man who died in blast was active-duty US Army soldier

Livelsberger was a member of the Army's elite Green Berets, a special forces unit and guerrilla warfare experts, according to an Army statement. He has served in the Army since 2006, rising through the ranks, and was on approved leave when he died, the statement said.

China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement takes effect from January 1 in a 'significant milestone'

The CMFTA, signed in 2014 and approved by the Maldivian Parliament in 2017, was suspended after a regime change in 2018. Its progress gained momentum following President Mohamed Muizzu's official visit to China in January 2024.

Indian man enters Pakistan illegally to marry Facebook friend, lands in jail after girl says 'no'

Family said Babu was very active on Facebook, where he reportedly connected with a girl from Pakistan. After informing his parents that he would be heading to Delhi for work, Babu left his village after Raksha Bandhan in August.

Tesla Cybertruck blast: Firework mortars, gas canisters stuffed inside car | What we know so far

Video captured at Telsa charging stations helped authorities track the vehicle’s journey, arriving in Las Vegas about 7:30 am, then driving about an hour later into the valet area of the Trump International Hotel, where it sat 15 to 20 seconds before the explosion occurred.

PM Modi condemns 'cowardly terrorist attack' in US's New Orleans that killed 15 on New Year

"We strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. May they find strength and solace as they heal from this tragedy," PM Modi said in a social media post.